•1 NK CH,IRI'fAEi4C I*S1 THE LINK TEES VALLEY LIMITFD OPERATING AS THE LINK CHARITABL.E TRUST Acom an Limited b Guarantee REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1166201 COMPANY NUMBER: 9687965 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 DRAYCOTh & KIRK CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS 92 Westgate Guisborough Cleveland TS14 GAP
The L5Thk Tees Valley Limited Trustees. annual report and accounts fortt* year endo(131 Alarch 2025 Contents Page Number Referen and Administrative Details Trustees. Report 3-21 Independent Examiners, Report 23 Statement of Financial Activities 24 Balance Sheet 25 Notes lo the Financial Statements 26-28 Page I
The Link Tees Valley Llmited TNstees' annual report and aG¢ounts forthè year ended 31 March 2025 Reference and Administrative Details Trustees James Grant, Chair and Secretary Jessica Tucker, Treasurer John Proudler, Trust Louise Carder. Trustee Key Management Personnel Hannah Moloney. Chief Executive OffIr Callum Dale, Business Manager Registered Office Room 16 The Palace Hub 28-29 Esplanade Redcar TS10 3AE Registered Charity Number 1166207 Registered Company Number 09687965 Bank Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP Accountants Draycott and Kirfi LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountant Cleveland House 92 Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6AP Page 2
Th Link Tees Valley Limited rrustees. report accounts forth8 yearended 31 IAth 2025 ort of the trustees for the directors, re ort The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with tha financial statements of the charty for the year ending 31 March 2025, which are also prepared lo meet the requirements for a dire¢tors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. ear endin 31 March 2025 includin Ob"eGtives and Activities Trbe Link Charitable Trust's tharitable objective is the promotion of good health for public benefil in particular but not exclusively by providing support for children, young people and adults suffering from emotional wellbeing and mental health drffiCUie5. The aim of The Link Charitable Trust {LCT) is to provide provision to local families and indtviduals in need and those living with the effects of poverty, residing in Redcar and Cieveland. Our Values: Empower. Non-Judgemental, Family F¢xussed. Flexible Our Mission: The Link Charitable Tmst supports children, young peorle. families and adutts to make positive changes to their lives through a range of emotional, social and wellbeing activities and services within the community. It offers open acSS to SUPFQrt, advice and guidance, for as long as it is felt to be needed Our Servlce Dellvery StatemenL' The Link Charitable Trust works with children, young people, families and adults to promote positive family lrfe and relationships by providing supportive adivities for all. We provide various activities for all famili* through our different projects. Activities- Children Youn Peo le and Famil Seivices Link To ether The Link Together Project, supported by mU1ple grants from organiw.ions in¢luding The National Lottery, Awards for All and Children in Need, focuses on earls intervention for families, aiming to tackle issues before Ihey escalate into more complE.x challenges. The project offers 1..1 outreach, social and emotional groups. holiday activi1 ies, parenting support and drop-in services for parents, carers, children, and young adutis, SLlPPOrting socialisation, mental heaf(h, and wellbeing. Servi$ provided by the Link Together Project indude: Tots Crafty Crow (04): A playgroup for young children and their parentslGar$, fostering safe space for play and so¢ialisation. A unique group where siblings across all ages can play collectively. Group Activities (5-13): Social groups for children to encourage resilien and reduce isolation through a¢Xivities like holiday programs and new eXperIenS such as rock climbing, surfing and rewilding. Pa9? 3
The L6nk Tee8 Valley Umrted Ttee5. annual r•t and accounts fortho yoar•ndBd 31 Il#r¢h 2025 1.1 Outreach Support (5-131: Individualised support for younger childien to help them access communty activits'es and maintain positÉve wellbeing. Homeschooling Support (11-14): Soaal groups for homeschooled students to reduce isolation, with parallel support for parentslcarers. ParentinglFamily SupporL" Dropin sessions for parents and carers tc seek advice, with funding from organisations like The National Lottery. Thrivin Minds A service aimed at young peOe aged 14-25 transf(ioning to adutthood, hjnded by UK Youth. providing early intervention, mentoring, and aCsS to social grc)ups and outings. Services provided through the project include: Group Activities (14-25)". Social and lrfe4kills groups such as cooking. mindfulness, creative workshops arKI allotment work to promote resilien and life s(tlls. 1.1 Outreach and Wellbeing Support: Customised support for young adults, focusing on community engagement, resilien. and personal empowement. Turnin Tides A partnership with The Junction Foundation and Bridges Outcome Partnership, funded by Anglo American until January 2026. offering coaching and skills development to improve confidence and emotional wellbeing. Support on offer is 1.1 Coaching: Dedicated resource focussing on dtaveloping skills, confidence and social connections, with a personalisation furKI availab to empower change and overcome barriers to achieving goals. Pap4
Tho Unk T8es Valley Llmrted Tru5tws' annual report arKI accounts forth• year ended JI March 2025 Activities - Adult SeNices ortin Link This project includes perSonntred counselling, practical and emotional outreach. and social groups for adults, funded by various communty grants such as The Lottery, Point North and Darlington Building Stxiety. Counselling Person centred. therapeutic support by qualtfied counsell?rs providing support to those affected by bereavement, relationship difficulties. domestic issues and adverse experiences to have improved wellbeing and mental health. Supports-nci those who may be living with anxiety and depression. Clients presenting with mults-ple coriplexities a¢$S this service when in the later stages of recovery from drug and alcohol add ction. Counselling takes place in Redcar. Outreach 1..1 goal focused support to address both practical and emotional difficulties with a holistic approach. Working closely with sorial Care services, local housing Servi$, Garers and dementia services. Worng at locations across Redcar and Cleve and. Addressing home life, money matters and budgeting, anxieties around accessing other services including GP'S. hoarding and own general wellbeing. Communl Wellbeln Partnershi A collaboration between Footprints in the Communty (Lead), Teesside Mind (partner) and The Link Charitable Trust (partner) to improve mental health support pathvRys in the area. This project offers Counselling and Outreach as per our Supporting Lirik service. A range of group activities including, A holistic approach to pain management, Craft and Chat groups. Over 60's sooial dub, Cooking on a budget, Women's Walk n Talk, and Men's Space. More rentlY we have developed a social group for local Ukrainians tn help support individuals and families settle in Redcar and Cleveland. We have also created a SUC$sful Gentle Movement and Coffee moming session for over 55's in our a¢¢essibk Dementia Friendly wami space. Food for Thou ht A project using our communty kitchen. allotment and wami spa. Providing a wam. welcoming spa, waTh food and drinks, wellbeing reSoUrS and sigii posting. The space is cared for by a team of volunteers and one main paid staff member. Funded primarily through donations, wilh additional funding provided through Tees Valley Changing Lives, and Redcar and Cleveland Council (Adult Services) This project is ever evolving aid led by the needs of the attendees, some of which are homeless, living in isolation and food poverty. Additional information We have added tsvo additional volunteers to our team this year. They support the Silver Link Social Group, our Warm Spa, the allotment. kyovide Offi administs'ation and surplus food Collections from supermarkets. Page 5
Tho Llnk To95 Vdley Llrntted Trustees. annual report aThJ accounts fortho y•arended 31 M•rth 2025 En ement Achievements and Perf0mnCe. Across the year the Link Charitable Trust has received a total of 339 new referrals. and within the various servi$ and projects, 380 dtfferent individuals have engaged in support. Gra h 1 . ServThUser Engagement Per Pmiect." 250 150 204 129 Additional Statistlcs: Living Room average monthly attendance Nurnber of adult counselling & 1.1 sessions delivered 201 534 Number of CYP 1.1 sessions delivered Number of referral partnors 248 22+ Page 6
The Link Tees Vallty LJM TNstses' annual roport and accourts forth¢ yèar ond8d 31 IAarch 2025 Counsellin Success: To measure the SuC$S of the adult services, the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Health Wellbeing Scale IWEMWEBI was used and it comprises 14 statementF that are scored from 1 to 5, with higher figures reflecting better self-reported wellbeing. In teims of findings, Table 1 below highlights the average pr& and poSt-wellng scores for all ccunselling clients and shows that post-counselling, self-reported well-being increased by 11.6 (41.70A). For perspective, it is universally accepted that a score increase of 3 points s considered significant and therefore. counselling support has increased wellbeing by roughly 4x that benchmark. Table l - Counselling- WEMWEB S¢)Trs." Initial Average Score 27.8 Final Average Score 39.4 Average Score Change +11.6 For our children's group provisions an inhouse feedback fom was imp emented and the following scores were obtained auoss both our Redcar-based and Brotton-based art clubs. As graph 2 demonstrates, the feedback was predominantly posttive. Graph 2- Feedback responses from the art & sLKial groups Ex¢•llent Medlum • Poor 100.QO% 78.% TS.OO% 60.00% L I,_ L [,- l.. 21.10% 26.0 21% ir*.s0% 10.¥0% 0% Level SUFWrt by e $18ff In tthJaVs Le¥d feIng Level ol enpy Levd of freling able Le¥81 C>f ISn to. sp8fKlifv) knIC¥n In acDvty rec(wryn1lvJ Ihe othgr ¢hldr8n ps & actlvrtws to thena$ F•edba¢k 4ue$tlons Pa9p 7
The Link Tees Vl¢y Limited Trusteo5' annual report3r acGourt¢s forth¢ yoar)d8d 31 March 2025 Feedback about our Services: We have also reiVed some encouraging feedback about our services from service-users. "Thank you for all the wonderful actiVitS you put on for our children. They love the activrties and have just asked when we can go again. The recent xmas party was fabulous and Sants made it extra special. Your staff are all amazingly kind and funny.. "The course wa what I'm alrea could perhaps d with a great reminder of doing and what I a bit more to help y pain." Attondee . Pos. e Coping With Pain Parent - Hollday Actlvllies .1 have gone from not leaving the house to making new friends. Doing this has helped me get into college and interact with new people. I rH)w feel more comfortable going out to the shop and other plaS and with friends. I have also put my name down for work experien so thanks .1 found it hard t begin with but more comforta talk about myself to did get easier and le. I found this very ful" Client- A tt Counselling In thi¢ fnr m>tfinn rnA knl Page 8
Thè Link Tèès Vallty Llmited Trustee5' annual report 1 accounts forth Y•ard 31 IAarch 2025 "XXX really enioyed the cinema visit. was great for her to go see a movie with friends she has made at The Link and to feel included as part of a group. The snacks and drink were a lovely added extra too. Throughout the year, we as parents have been blown away by tF range of activities offered and funded. Thank you for giving children opportunities and eXperIenS thal they . XXX supported period following c nep40us about los alone. XXX was ve helped me to buil e through a transition nselling, i was feèling support Whi living kind and friendly, she my confidence again" Client 1.1 Support L_ Case stud 1 - CYP Outreach Su ort: Child A aged 12, was already attending our wellbeing group on a weel-ly basis but presented as disengaged and on occasion was loose tempered. This led to an eriquiry with mum over the phone and an eventual re-assessment wtth the intention of 8-weeks of 1..1 support. It was highlighted that child A would benefit from support around self-coiifidence. ability to express themselves. social interactions, and managing emotions. Angar and anxiety in particular was something child A struggled with, often getting into verbal altercations or experienGing panic attacks when facing rtain social situations. To find solutions to this, work wth child A ntered around self-help techniques to èstablish which ones could feel relevant and be effective for child A. From this viork Child A has added the following techniques to their toolkit.. Using wrrting to express emotions, listening to music, Page 9
Th8 Llnk T888 vleY Llmfited Trustees. annual report and accounts forthe yearen¢58d 31 March 2025 using sensory objects, therapeutic colouring. and the Happy Place ttrnIqUe. In temis of attitudes, child A reported a more positive mindset regarding school (orie of their main areas of COnrn) on our Link Together 1..1 outcome questionnaire post SUPPi)rt going from a score of 2 out of 5 to 4 out of 5 {refer to graph 1 below). Overall, child A now displays much more confidently in the wellbeing gioup, being chattier and mor8 interactive wth others. and gerErally being more involved in the activities and less fearful to express their ideas. Gra h 3- Change in outcomes swres pre andpost outreach support forchila A ffly Icon Tlmestamp Triangle Pre-scores Pentagon Post-scores Case stud 2- Adult Outreach Su A client and Adult MH Outreach Worker looked into ways to support c(>oking at home to remain independent. They looked into some of their favourile dishes aid they asked for my support in making the recipe. Recipes were printed and made into an ijasier to understand format, as requested by the dient, as they had stIgled understandin J online formats. The Worker also attached photos of the products negjed and what shops iiou could buy them from. They looked into a recipe for a chicken curry and a chicken carbi)nara. 'Your like willy wonka with the secret recipes thank you l understand that so much betterf Client had accessed service due to wanting support around gaining references to look at going back into worf( as had just moved into the area, feeling anxious around the possibility of claiming benefits. The Worker arranged to attend Wesffield Farm with the client to look Pa10
Tho Link T¢ts Valléy Llmil Trust. annu41 rgport and *¢counts forthe year ended 31 11ah 2025 into volunteering in the admin role they had offered, this was a SucsS and thè client is enjoying volunteering there. A second opportunty was shared with The Worker which was then passed on and the dient is now looking at volunteering for both aGencies_ They have also gained some paid work from home. The Link Charitable Trust in Pictures 45 Mon's Space So¢ial Group - visit to Whitby Page11
Tho Link T895 Vallgy LknItBd Trusteos. annual report and aGGounts forthey8arended 31 March 202S Walking Group- walk and litter pick Paga 12
The Link Tees Valley Limited Tty$t, annual report and accourts forth•yw ended 31 March 2025 11 Kids Art and Soclal Group Page 13
The Llnk Tees Valley Limited Trnsteès, annual report and accounts forthgyw endèd 31 March 2025 Klds Art and Social Group Page 14
The Link Tees Valley Lirniled Trustse5' annual report and •¢¢ounts forthè y8ar•nded 31 Ilarch 2025 Adult Craft and Social Group Page15
Thè Link Teès Vallty Limited Ttee$. annual rewt and aceounts forthe year eThJ8d 31 Ilarch 2025 Financial Review Financial position at 31 March 2025 Our income for this financial year is £361,338, an increase of £32,13019.8%) from th8 previous financial year (2023124: £329,208). This reflects an increase cf £25,355 in unrestricted income, and an increase in income of £6.775 on restricted furKled projects. Expenditure for project and service delivery was £360,(K)8, an inuease of £53,244 {17.40h} compared to the previous financial year {2023124.' £306.764} This reflects a £28,660 increase in unrestricted fund expenditures and a £24,584 increase in r6&stricted fund experKlilures on project and Servi dèlivery. As of 31 March 2025, our statement of financial activit$ shi)ws a surplus of £6.661 on unrestricted funds and a deficil of £5.331 on restricted funds, resulting n an overall surplus of £1,330 (2023124. overall surplus of £22,444). Total reserves at 31 March 2025 amounted to £159,826 (2023124.. £153,496). Of these. £90,406 were restricted funds to spent in 202&26 This leaves a balan of £69.421 in the fomi of unrestricted funds, £17,415 of vthich is hekl in fixed assets and £52,006 held in cash reserves. Reserves Pollcy The Trustees have set a target for free reserves equivalent to three months. operating costs plus any additional known liabilibes and potential cessation costs. As of 31 March 2025, the charity held £52,006 in unrestricied cash reserves, 42.20A short of the I"eserves target of £90,000. To bridge this gap, Tnjstees and Senior Management continLie to implement Full- Cost Recovery IFCR) across all projects. ensuring all indirect staffing <ind overheads are appropriately covered by project funds, rather than relying on free reseNes. This strategy aligns wth the charity's Reserves Policy, which is regulaily reviewed to address polential liabilities and comply with Charity Commission guidelines. Unrestricted fundraising and the implementation of FCR are excted to strengther the organisation's financial stability. helping to meet fLrture operational needs and achieve the reserve target. Funds materially in deficit As of 31 March 2025, there were two restricted funds in deficit. These were the 'North Yorkshire Coast Better Outcomes Partnership - Tuming Tides Seryice with a deficit of -£583 and 'Woodsmith Foundation - Catalyst Fund, with a deficit of -£3,237. There were no other funds (restricted or unrestricted) which Yre materially in deficit. Going concern position At the time of approving the financial statements. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the thartty has adequate reSoUrS (both restricted aiid unrestricted) to continue in operational existen for the foreseeable future. Thus, the Trustees continue lo adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Prlnclpal sources of funds Page 16
Tho Link Tees Valley knmited Trust888' annual report and a¢court¥ forthe yèar èrKled 31 IAar¢h 2025 Our principal source of fijnds for the financial year is grant & contractec funding, accounting for 89.5D/o of all income. Restricted grant and contracted funds remain tie largest source of overall grant funds at 84.2% (£272,425). Seven of the nine restricted funds remaining at 31 March 2025 that will be fully utilised in the 2025126 financial year with hmo extending into the 2026127 financial year. Donations and fundraising remain our second largest SOU of funds f¢)r the financial year, accounting for 10.4% of all income. This is an increase of 36.80/0 on thÉ' previous financial year (2023124= £27,559 18.4%). Social and financial investrnent Social investment does not fomi a material part of our charitable and irvestment adivities. Vve undertook no social investment activities (as defined by the Charities {Protection and Social Inveslment) Act 2017) during the year. We currently hold no fin8ncial investment in cash deposits, investment properties. land, or other Principal risks facing the charity The Trustees and Senior Management have conducted a comprehens ve assessment of the major risks facing The Link Tees valY. To address these, they have cleveloped a Strategi Risk Register and Action Plan that is reviewed regulady by Senior Maragement and remains a standing item on the agenda for all Board meetings. This ongoing reiiiew prOsS ensures that the charrty has robust systems in place to mrtigate exposure to significant risks, providing Trustees with confidence in the organisation's risk management frameworf(. The risk areas have been identified as.. Finance, reseNes and redundancies. Failure to secure future finanng. Operations risk, Workforce recruitment and retention. Capacity and capability of team, Cyberllnfomiation security Future plans To sustainably deliver our charitable obJ"ectives in RedcAr & Cleveland throughout 2025-26, we aim to.. Review and implement a new three-year Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028, focusing on.. Governan, Brand Awareness, Finanaal Suslainabilty and Service Provision. Create and implement a Fundraising Strategy to diversify our ii)comelfunding stream. Appoint an external branding consultant to support us through a full rebranding, to finalise by winter 2025. Fully review all charity policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance and upto- date praCtiS. Invest in increasing staff exFertise and step up Suc$s1on planning to ensure we are agile and adept in response to meeting the changing needs of our communities. We will focus on increasing our capacty to deliver both clinical anc non-clinical support where needed, in both our adults. and thildren and young people's Servi$. Page 17
The Link Tee5 Valley brnited Ttea8. annual report and accounts forth¢ y¢•r ¢t*l8d 31 IAarch 2025 Continue to actively engage in local and national media in order to ensure our 'voice' is heard and our Influen is felt in reducing stigma and tackling inequality. Promote staff welSbeing with quarterly team wellbeing activities and continuing usage of EAP programme through Avensure. P48 18
The Link Tees Vall¢y MIted TNst8es' annual report and a¢¢oynts forth8 yoar or¥J8d 31 M•r¢h 2025 Structure Governance and Mana ement Legal ststus and governlng document The Link Tees Valley Limited is a company limited by guarantee, incorwrated July 2015 {company number 9687965) and is a registered charity, registered wth the Charity Commission in England {charity number 1166207). Its goveming doGurient is tts Memorandum and Artides of Association. The Link Tees Valley Limrted uses the operating name The Link Charslable Trust,. Trustee selection and appoinlment Trustee recruitment is open to any individual with an interest in supporting the charity's mission, provided they are not staff members. The Board actively seek> to enhance its collective competency by recruiting individuals who can address any Hdentified skill gaps, ensuring the organisation remains wellquipped to achieve its slrategi- objectives. The process aligns with constitutional provisions, focusing on maintaining a balanced and skilled govemance structure. Th8 Board of Trustees can nSiSt of up to ten members, (currently fobr), with the primary office holders being the Chair, Company Secretsry and Treasurer. The Chair provides a supervision and perfOan management role for the Charity manage.r. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statemeits were.. T D Chapman (Treasurer} J E Grant (Chair & Company Secretary) M J Proudler J Tucker C Wilson L A Carder Resigned 29 July 2025 Appointed 12 June 2023 Appointed '?4 February 2023 Appointed '?3 October 2024 Resigned 10 April 2025 Appointed 10 July 2025 Trustee induction and training New Trustees have a full induction process and are provKled wth a range of infomiation regarding their roles, including their legal obligations under charity and company law They receive an induction handbook, which includes a copy of the Memorardum and Articles of Association and all other relevant documents. A skills audit is undertaken by the Trustees on a regular basis and apriropriate training is organised for individuals thereafter. Trustees are encouraged to attenil appropriate training opportunities to help them contribthe as fully as possible to the company. Organlsatlonal structure The Charity Manager, Senior Leadership Team and staff carry out the day-to4ay administration of the company on behalf of the Board of Trustees, witFI agreed delegated levels of financial authority. Volunteers also give valuable assistan li both expertj'se and time to facililate the smooth running and management of the company. Page 19
ThÈ Tees Valley Llmlted Trte08. annual r¢port and a¢cowts for theyoar onthd 31 2025 The Board of Trustees meet quarterly to consider govemance and strategic issues wilh the Charity Manager and Business Manager repo.ng on progress to the Bjard of Trustees at Ihese meetings. Pag8 20
Th8 Llnk Tees Valley Limtted Trustees, annual reportand •¢¢wnts forthe year•nded 31 March 2025 Statement of Trustee Res onsibilities The trustees (who are also directors of The Link Tees Valley Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Tnjstees, Annual Repoit and the financial statements in accordan with applicable law and Untted Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unrted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practi). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for p.ach financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing these financial staterrents, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consiste.ntly. observe the methods and principles in the Charrties SORP 201 (1 {FRS 102). make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicale UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disdosed and explained in the financia slatements. prepare the financial statements on a going conrn basis unle4s it is inappropriate to presume thal the charitable company will continue in operati(In. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records th<rt disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the finanaal position of the charttable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wrth the Companie,s Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other in'egularities. In so far as the trustees are aware.. there is no relevant audit infomiation of whith the charsiable companws independent examiner is unaware.. and the trustees have taken all steps Ihat they ought to have taken lo make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that independent examiner is aware of that infomiation. The truslees are responsible for the Maintenan and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable companls website. Appointment of Independent Examiner In accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution for the appointment of Draycott & Kirk LLP as independent examiner of the charity was passed during the annual AGM. Page 21
The Link Tees Valley Llmlted Trust8es' annu report and accounts fortht year end8d 31 March 2025 Declaralions The trustees declare that they have approved the trustses, report (including directors, report) above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trusteesldirectors Name *I,IKT i1 JDt4AI FAQADL£% Position Signature Date Stk DECtm8E£ 202g Page 22
Indep8ndenl Examinevs Report to the Tru8tees of Th• Link Teès Valley Ltd I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 vthhch are sel Out on pages 4 to 8 Respective resp¢nslbilities of twstèes and examiner The charity's trLSStees are Tesponsible for the weparation ol the ac£ounts. The charitrfs tru51&s consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412} of the Charits"es Act 2011 'the 2011 Act) aryj that an indeFEndent exarnination 15 needed. It is my re$pon5ibilty to.. examine the accounts under section 145 ofthe 2011 Act: follow the procedures laid down in the general [AreCn$ gNen by the Comrnission under section 145{5llbl of the 2011 Act- and state ¥thelher particular matters have come lo my attention. Basls of independent examinerfs report My examination was Carr in aCCOTdance with the general Direclions given by-he Charity ComnNssion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the d)arity and a comparison of the acco(Jnts piesented wth those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items tsi disdosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as ttustees conceming any such mattets. The p ocedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be qUired in an audrt and consequently no opin on Is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair vievK and the re>rt is fimrted to those matter5 set out in the statement below. Independ¢nt examlnerfs statement In connection v*th my examination. no matter has come to my attention". which gives me reasonable (xuse to believe that. in any materi81 respeci, the requirements.. to keep accotjnting record$ in accxsrdance wth Sed1 of the 2011 Ad.. and to prepare awunts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements ol the 2011 Act have not been met.. or to which, In my opinion, attent¥)n should be dravm in orderto enable a proper Jnderstanding ofthe accounts to be feached. C N Mason Charted CgrtifiedAccoufr7tant Dr8y¢ott & Cleveland House 92 Westgate Guisbomugh Gleveland TS14 6AP Dated.. l%/{v/ir Page 23
THE LINK TEES VALLEY LTD Statoment of Financial Activities for the èar endin 31 MARCH 2025 Note UnStrted Restricted Fund5 Funds Totsl Funds Year Ending 3110312024 Incomin Resources Donations Grants Other 37,704 51,100 110 37,7C4 323,525 110 27,559 301.649 272.425 Totsl Incomin Resources 88,914 272,425 361.3:. 329,208 enditure Rent & Rates Telephone Post, Stationery and Advertising Wages Pensions Training Website Costs Room Booking Activities & Fundraising Events DBS Consultancy Cleaning Memberships & Subscriptions Sundry C051s Health and Safety Repairs Insurance Travel Expense5 Motor Expenses Independent Examiner Fee Bookkeeping Legal Fees Depreciation 9.862 1,625 545 53.01 2,270 1,448 172 127 5,483 228 22,541 611 32,41)3 2,2:17 1,8(12 277,997 4,817 3.3'33 937 2,827 14.173 602 2,601 1.888 1.417 229 31.009 1.839 2,941 220.651 8,338 2.775 224.991 2,547 1,945 816 2.700 8.690 374 2.601 1,350 1.201 3,372 11,957 382 3,029 538 216 195 285 232 1.286 335 236 150 5,463 119 1,654 1.072 170 930 3,762 2,763 1,551 2,C@O 407 1,1180 120 866 600 5,344 1,520 4.522 82.794 277,214 360.1108 3[,764 Transfers between funds Not Incominglloutgoing) Resources Total funds brought loard Total funds carried forward 541 1541) 15.3301 95,736 6,661 62,759 1,331 158.495 22,444 136,052 69.420 90,406 159.826 158,495 Page 24
THE LINK TEES VALLEY LTD COMPANY NUMBER 9687 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 31 IXED ASSETS Motor Vehide5 Fixiures & FiitirKJs 12.315 7,026 8.179 17.415 ID.341 17.415 111.341 RENT ASSÉTS Bank Account Cash Account Debtor 147.341 187 198,888 sn 148.828 148.828 139,462 URREP4T BiunEs.. lthln 1 Olher uedilors Trade credito 1.772 159.826 163.495 FUNDS UnreslrKled FuThJs Restrid&l Funds 69.42 62.759 95.736 159.826 158.495 Act2006 relatsrwJ tow1 ffjiwankes. Tho80 Flnanclal Ststerrwtsre aFyrD¥•d tryth• on Stk Dea.< £02 &wed Printed *HN fFOUILEK Page S
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