Annual report and financial statements for the year end July 2024 Charity number: 1168547 ## Contents |3|Key Information| |---|---| |3|Governance and Management| |4|Our purpose| |5|Our values| |6|Welcome| |7|Strategic Report| |8|Outcomes| |9|Prison| |11|The Walk Centre| |12|Housing| |16|Partnerships| |18|Hepatitis-C Trust| |19|Events| |21|Volunteering Journey| |24|Training| |25|Bringing Walk Together| |26|Team Building| |27|Worship| |28|Community Time| |29|Sports Day| |30|Days Out| |33|The Year Ahead| |34|Reserves Policy & Financial Planning| |34|Financial Review| |35-38 Independent Auditors Report|35-38 Independent Auditors Report| |39-54 Statement of Financial Activity|39-54 Statement of Financial Activity| ## Key Information ## **Walk Ministries** The Walk Centre Phoenix Street Tunstall ST6 5AH **Organisation Type:** Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) **Charity Number:** 1168547 www.walkministries.org.uk info@walkministries.org.uk ## @wearewalkuk ## **Trustees** ## **Accountants** Wayne Gough (Chair) B&R Partners Alison Fenning Riverside Mill Alistair MacPhee Mountbatten Way David Myers Congleton Rebecca Taylor Cheshire CW12 1DY **Key Management** Simon Edwards (CEO) **Auditors** Karen Edwards (COO) Sumer Auditco Limited Stone House **Bankers** Stone Road Business Park Lloyds Bank Stone Road 7 Carter Street Stoke-on-Trent ST4 6SR Lloyds Bank 7 Carter Street Uttoxeter ST14 8HD ## **Governance and Management** The charity is governed by its CIO constitution document and was registered with the charity commission on 1st August 2016. Under the constitution the trustees must be appointed for a term of one year by a resolution passed at the trustee meeting. Trustees are recruited from those who have an interest in the work of the charity and have skills to benefit the charity’s work. All trustees are briefed in the operation of the charity when appointed. The CEO, has day to day responsibility for the running of the charity and is supported by a Senior Management team including, the COO, Operations Manager, Finance Officer, and Administrations Manager. The CEO reports to the chair of the trustees and provides detailed updates at quarterly meetings, where they also receive comprehensive financial information. 3 ## OUR PURPOSE ## **Public Benefit Statement** The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Benefit‘. ## **Objectives and Activities** To promote the rehabilitation of released prisoners or individuals who are at risk of being imprisoned; to enable them to live a more structured life by such means as the trustees think fit including the provision of housing, training, advice, support, and counselling with a Christian ethos. ## **HELPING MEN ON THEIR JOURNEY TO FREEDOM** ## & ## **HELPING THE CHURCH TO WELCOME MEN HOME** 4 ## ## **Servanthood** “Whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” -Matthew 20:27-28 ## **Humility** “Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” -Ephesians 4:2 ## **Compassion** “Jesus saw the huge crowd and he... had compassion on them because they were like sheep without a shepherd.” -Mark 6:34 ## **Unity & Peace** “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.” -Ephesians 4:3 5 WY ## **WELCOME** Welcome and thank you for taking the time to read Walk’s annual report. We hope it will give you a sense of what our residents are facing in 2024 (and the year ahead) and how we respond to these challenges. With more than 10 years’ experience in helping prisoners thrive after leaving prison, we know what works and when to evolve to ensure that the Walk journey meets these changing needs. ## i It feels like a cliché to refer to the Cost-of-Living Crisis. Since 2023, and our emergence from lockdowns, it’s been discussed in all media forums and one cannot open a news feed without some reference to it. You only have to look at the impact it has on middle income earners to appreciate the devastating effects it has on the most vulnerable and marginalised in society. For some people the cost-of-living crisis means that they have fewer meals out or have to cancel their annual holiday. For people like the Walk men, the cost of living is outstripping their benefit payments and puts them at risk of missing meals, warming their homes or paying their rent. Prison leavers face additional pressures such as deductions from their already limited income due to previous Universal Credit advances and court fines which often leave them struggling to cover essential costs and make ends meet. Furthermore, the government’s Early Release Scheme aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and freeing up prison space has failed to address the housing and rehabilitation needs of released prisoners, increasing the pressures that they face in the “real world”. We love every man that joins the Walk family and the reporting of events and services that follow, are all designed by our growing team to help them on their walk into freedom. Whether we are providing days out to improve their physical and mental health or teaching residents to cook so that they can live independently or training support workers to provide increased levels of care, we strive to prepare our residents for life outside of prison in this oftenoverwhelming world. In spite of how the cost-of-living crisis also impacts the cost of providing support and our charity budgets, we are committed to continually improving our programme. We are grateful for God’s provision that we have not had to compromise on what any man that joins our community can expect. Our supporters and donors, trust and foundations and community partners have all contributed to the successes documented in this report, and for this we want to thank everyone for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to walking into the new year with our residents and our supporters and seeing what God has in store for us. 6 a = : ; é The trustees present their report and z al odgaia? the financial statements for the year = ~ ended July 2024 : p) j - t i“— > ; ? “ 7 = y QQ FF3 ae a: oo — i: ‘ " - a F, / : ’ ; a ‘ / ’f y J is _ Le \ ; \ is . : > <\. -MW. “Walk has given me a purpose in life, given me my family back, and made me the man I was always supposed to be.“ 7 -~~ ses ## **Every year we track the progress of each man from the application stage to their individual journey through Walk. (Not all new arrivals require detox)** 71 ## 107 **referrals** **men arrived** 81 **men accepted** 54 **detox arrivals** 33 **successful detoxes** 61% **Success Rate** “Walk is such an amazing place to be and to find out who you really are. I am thankful to the staff, the Lord, and everyone who is part of Walk for how far I have come on my journey and for the help and love that I have recieved. Walk has given me a solid structure in my life.” Matthew - Walk Resident “Walk has helped turn me from a boy into a man. I am no longer the person I was, but have been restored into the man God always intended for me to be.” Shaun - Walk Resident 8 **In the past year we have focused on re-establishing relationships with prisons all over the country, after many contacts were lost due to limited access during the Covid pandemic. Our relationships with chaplaincy, substance misuse teams and offender management teams help to build trust with potential referrals on the ground. It also provides a better context to interview referrals.** We have developed an additional support role in the Walk Operations to manage all aspects of prison visits and prison releases. This is an amazing opportunity for one of the men coming through our programme to learn new skills and develop his confidence. The team have made significant developments with establishing and growing relationships with various prisons in the Midlands and across the UK, specifically in terms of referral engagement and key agency connections within the establishments. These relationships have given us the opportunity to increase our visibility and engage potential referrals. Through a range of activities such as hosting stalls at resettlement z events, Sunday worship, sharing of Walk testimonies, etc, we are reaching the men who will most benefit from the Walk programme. 25 **men picked up from the gates** 379 **letters and emails sent to men in prison** 5 **chaplaincy services participated in** 46 **visits to prisons** 9 **==> picture [112 x 83] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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10 ## **THE WALK CENTRE** **The Walk Centre is our office and communal hub, bringing staff and residents together in work, fellowship, worship and community. For many current and past residents, the Walk community is the only family that they have and the Walk Centre is a safe space for them to socialise and access peer support. We host a range of activities at the Centre such as training, gym, bible studies, family restoration meetings or just to connect over a cup of tea. In the past year we have made many changes to the building to ensure that it meets our changing needs and is fit for purpose.** ## Offices The offices have undergone some improvements with new roofing on the finance office, updating the electrical systems, breaker panels and circuits, and upgrading our broadband. ## Housing We have submitted plans for to convert our bottom office into a flat which will enable us to provide independent living facilities for more residents who are nearing the end of their Walk Journey. Adding this new flat to our portfolio helps us to prevent bottlenecks from occurring for men who are ready to move on from the shared supported accommodation into a flat. ## Gym Area We have been making ongoing changes to the gym area that will ensure that our gym is an environment that encourages our residents to improve their physical/mental health and strength. We will be moving the gym into the middle warehouse where we will install flooring and heating. To date we have updated the warehouse lighting, installed new guttering and purchased new gym equipment. **Our future building plans include adding new toilets, showers and a laundry room, so that we can wash duvets and sleeping bags and provide a shower area for residents using the gym.** 11 **The impact of homelessness on re-offending cannot be overemphasised. In fact studies show that around two thirds of people released without settled accommodation end up back in custody, compared to one third of people who are released into stable accommodation. (Source: Bromley Briefings Prison Factfile February 2024). At Walk, we go beyond providing them with bricks and mortar houses, we create welcoming homes that give them dignity and a safe space to heal and recover. We take immense pride that this vision has been recognised by Stoke City Council who regard Walk homes to be a leading example of supported housing in Stoke-on-Trent.** 12 **Since opening Bridgegate in August 2022 we have provided high standard accommodation to new residents needing detox. The home is peaceful and welcoming, and designed to encourage healing and restoration during this particularly challenging part of their Walk journey.** By the very nature of detox, we need to keep the residents within the confines of these premises so that there are no external influences or temptations to use substances. It is therefore important to ensure that we use every opportunity to engage residents in purposeful activity to support their mental and physical wellbeing. The weekly programme at Bridgegate includes Wellbeing session, art group, recovery group, therapy dog, Bible Studies, gardening classes, and cooking classes, walks in the local countryside, and shopping days. Stella the therapy dog who visits Bridgegate bi-weekly. Spending time with therapy dogs have been proven to reduce stress, improve mood, and lower blood pressure. Wellbeing Group. Residents partake in a weekly workshop that encourages them to enchance their mental wellbeing, and avoid negative thinking. The discussion is often partnered with a practical exercise. In the images below, residents took part in a waterfight after talking about the importance of looking after our inner child. 13 ## Allotments During the year we have built raised allotments which encourage the men to spend time outdoors in the tranquillity of our beautiful garden. Benefits of gardening include reducing anxiety/depression, improving physical fitness, and providing a sense of achievement which can boost self-esteem and wellbeing. Produce grown in the allotments is used during cooking lessons where residents get to appreciate the fruits of their hard work. ## Cooking Lessons We provide weekly cooking lessons to teach residents to prepare nutritious meals on a budget. During the lessons, the men will have fun learning skills such as reading recipes, preparing and measuring ingredients, using kitchen appliances safely and cooking different types of food. Of course, the best part, is always sitting down afterwards in community to share the meal as a family unit. **==> picture [39 x 17] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## Art Sessions We run weekly creative sessions aimed at encouraging residents to embrace and exercise their artistic abilities. We put some quiet music on to create a relaxed environment where creativity can flow and encourage a time of escapism. We give our residents the opportunity to explore their journey, thoughts, and emotions using innovative methods such as painting, creative writing, colouring, collaging, drawing, oil pastels, and origami. New Housing: During the year we opened a new 3 bed property giving men who are nearing the end of the Walk journey an opportunity to live in a more realistic independent living setting. With less support and restrictions, residents who live here are able to work part or full time whilst still being in Walk’s safety net. Refurbishments: We have refurbished our supported flats and updated The Railway with new soft furnishings to maintain the aesthetic and comfort of our Walk homes to the quality we insist on for our residents. **==> picture [13 x 17] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Yn¢A NHS Edward Myers Unit Sti-aight Ancl Nai-i-oivl)oal% Tho Community Foundation Communrty Drug &Akohol &rwce t Samaritans Purse shaw trust National Probation Service HC HOPE CENTRE N l N I S T R l E S THE H E PA T IT IS TRUST HM Prison & Probation Service +&J• Good Soil• • ,-￿ Iiwès. RelÈa&ing Potential Keele University VICTORY AUOUST.ORO LEAD YOUR LFE mission 'Ivoui< Alcohol and SupporL 16 ## **Partnerships** **During the year we developed existing partnerships and created new ones to collaborate on issues of crime, addiction, and homelessness. Through partnerships we are able to better serve our residents and the community by sharing resources and minimising duplication of effort.** **These partnerships also help us to impact the sector and push for meaningful change for offenders and ex-offenders.** ## Proclaim Trust We have a reciprocal relationship with Barry Woodward’s Proclaim Trust. Barry’s mission of “Communicating a message of hope in communities and prisons across the UK” resonates for our community of residents who are encouraged in their journey of recovery of addiction and rehabilitation from offending. By supporting the Proclaim Trust we aim to extend his encouragement to the wider community of people who are seeking to change their lives after leaving prison. ## August We are excited to partner with August on their transformative workshops that help our reisdents to experience new ways of seeing the world and better understanding how their behaviour can affect the lives of those in family and social networks. These powerful group experiences are based on the life cycle of a group and use group psychodynamic techniques to enable residents to share deeply held and often unconscious thoughts, ideas, and opinions, working together to understand their own and others’ needs and developing increasingly sophisticated relationships and internal worlds. ## Shaw Trust Another great partnership we have developed is with the Shaw Trust with whom we share a vision to give ex-offenders a fair chance to rebuild their lives and supporting them into education, training, and work. This relationship has resulted in increased exposure as we have been invited to speak and host stalls at their events. Further benefits include giving our prison releases enchanced opportunities to access financial and mental health support and a safe place to meet probation. ## CDAS Through developing further relationships with CDAS criminal justice team we have been able to pioneer new detox treatment for heroin use (Buvidal) at Bridgegate and hosted our first alcohol detox in partnership with CDAS and the NHS. This was a great success and has paved a way for us to offer the only residential alcohol detox package in the city for local residents. ## **Hepatitis-C Trust** **“People in prison are at least three times more likely to be living with hepatitis C than people who live in the community. Hepatitis C is spread via blood-to-blood contact and can occur when sharing needles and other equipment used to take drugs, tattooing equipment, toothbrushes and hair clippers. All of these happen more frequently in prison, making the virus more likely to be passed on within prisons too.” Hep C Trust.** Walk aims to eradicate the spread of Blood-borne viruses (BBV) by testing and treating new arrivals at Bridgegate. We have partnered with the Hep C Trust who have trained our staff to provide support to residents to quash stigmas relating to BBV and help those affected get into treatment. We have had a great success with all residents and staff volunteering to be tested for HEP C, syphilis, and HIV. As a result we have been successfully able to treat a handful of residents for these infections in a safe place. Our partnership has also led to one of our residents being invited to volunteer as a lived experience mentor, supporting those with Hep C. We are working on creating further placements over time through this partnership. ## **Events** **Walk is part of a wider community who are striving to change outcomes for people leaving prison, at risk of prison or suffering common disadvantage such as homelessness, social isolation or poverty that puts them at risk. Walk is actively engaged with local and national commmunities to build lasting relationships that lead to better services and outcomes for our communities.** ## Civic Prayer Breakfast We attended the Civic Prayer Breakfast in Stoke led by Saltbox. This is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK where more than 300 faith leaders and community activists from the faith sector, voluntary sector, business and statutory sector, NHS and policing came together to celebrate the good things going on in Stoke and pray over the city. Walk was also given a cameo on the radio which gave us an opportunity to share about what we do and ask for prayer. “It was exciting to connect with other local organisations and link with likeminded people who are working to see positive change in our city.” -Adam ## Samaritans Partnership Breakfast In May, we attended an event for the Samaritans Purse in Coventry which gave us an opportunity to link up with other Christian charities. We were invited to give a presentation about Walk which included a testimony from one of our residents. “We had a great morning connecting with other organisations who have a focus on helping people in need, it felt amazing to share my testimony and tell people about how Walk has changed my life.” -Ryan Fixed 2023 In November all of our residents enjoyed a day trip to Bolton for the 2023 Fixed Conference. The day, orchestrated by Barry Woodward and The Proclaim Trust, is a one day conference filled with inspiring testimony and word for recovering addicts and people with a heart for addicts. The day contained vibrant, lively worship from the Victory Outreach band and hosted a great line-up of speakers including Alison Fenning (Mission on the Move), Paul Lloyd (Victory Outreach Manchester), and Clyde Thomas (Hope Centre Ministries). We also hosted a stall where those attending the conference, and other organisations could speak to us, find out more about what we do, and take away our literature such as magazines and flyers. ## Resettlement Fair The Substance Misuse Team from HMP Oakwood invited us to be part of their resettlement fair where prisoners nearing the end of their sentence were able to visit stalls and see what support is avaliable to them upon release. Staff with lived experience from both our prisons and operations teams represented Walk at the event and spoke to the men. This resulted in many applications and we have since wecomed residents from HMP Oakwood. > 1 20 **As recipients of the Queen’s Award for voluntary service, we continually strive to ensure that our voluntary placements provide meaningful opportunities for residents to give back to their community and learn skills for life outside of prison. A generous grant from The Know Your Neighbourhood (KYN) Fund [initiated by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)] has enabled us to cover various costs related to our volunteer / work placements programme and we are excited to be part of their objectives to widen participation in volunteering and address loneliness.** 21 1 BRIDGEGATE (DETOX HOME) 2 ## PLACEMENT STAGES ## 3 GARDENING COOKING CLEANING @ All volunteering takes place inside of the property. CLEANING THE RAILWAY (RECOVERY HOME) CLEANING COOKING helping to maintain HOSPITALITY TEAM the landscape ~~e~~ servicing projects RUDYARD at the Walk Centre GARDENING across our city LAKE ca > e ~~e~~ within the property TRENT VALLEY & HIGH LANE (HOUSES) LIVED 3 & 1/2 day shifts at the detox and EXPERIENCE recovery properties supporting ® residents with appointments, groups, and daily tasks. J™ They begin at Bridgegate and move Bridgegate Detox Railway Recovery onto the Railway when they have more Home Home They begin at Bridgegate and move onto the Railway when they have more experience. Railway Recovery Home FLATS 4 EXTERNAL INTERNAL Ruff & Ruby PLACEMENT PLACEMENT YMCA Looking to move into Hepatitis-C Trust part-time ee Building Company employment, either at @ Support Staff at Walk Painting their current -Prison Team Straight and Narrowboats placement, or actively -Referrals CDAS seeking work. -Operations Shaw Trust 22 ## **Volunteering & Placements** Our support placements at our detox and recovery homes, the painting team, cleaning team and Rudyard continue successfully. Our focus on networking and growing partnerships have led to additional placements giving residents varied volunteering opportunities aligned to their personal development needs and plans. We are pleased to have introduced the following new placements in the past year, many of which have resulted in offers of part / full time work: - At Walk we have developed a new team working in the offices. This team has spent time learning how to; complete referrals, lead groups, partake in prison visits, and assist with the day to day running of Walk such as taking men to appointments, welcoming new residents, assisting with house moves, and completing necessary paperwork. This has helped the team to expand their skillsets, gain experience, and has culminated in the creation of full time and part time job opportunities. - At a local school in Tunstall volunteers who meet the safeguarding requirements are building their CV’s to work around children. - At the Boatyard Volunteers learn skills such as carpentry, fabrication, plumbing, electrics, gas, painting and spraying to build or renovate canal boats. - At Walk we have developed new voluntary roles for leading cooking classes to teach residents to live independently and a role to facilitate activities such as gym, bike rides, football, allotments etc. - A placement with the HepC Trust working across the city to encourage people at risk of contracting hepatitis to get tested. 23 ## **Training** **Professional development of our volunteer / support staff is imperative not only to ensure that we can serve our residents better, but also to provide skills and experience for men coming through the Walk programme. This ensures that they are competitively equipped and qualified to work within or outside of Walk on exiting the Walk journey. We love seeing the men gaining new confidence and pride as they learn new skills and discover what they are capable of.** During the year training included: - First aid training enabling staff to assist Walk staff, residents, and visitors to the Walk Centre in a medical emergency. Staff learned how to administer chest compressions, recovery positions, and how to use our newly acquired defibrillator. - Drug testing training helps us to keep the residents safe by identifying the use of alcohol, pregablin, fentanyl, and monkey dust (which is prevelant in the Stoke-on-Trent area). - Operational training for volunteers on shift at our detox and recovery homes. - Diabetes training to assist staff to support residents living with diabetes - Naloxone training to teach staff to recognise and intervene when a person overdoses by administering Naloxone which can reverse the effects of opioids and thus saves lives. **==> picture [23 x 19] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**Everyone in the Walk community shares a common purpose and values, this community may be spread over different properties and workplaces, given our different roles or journeys. We therefore plan a range of activities that bring Walk together to ensure that we maintain connections, get to know each other better and enhance everyone’s sense of belonging.** 25 ## **Team building** **Supporting vulnerable people is rewarding and our staff are motivated to give back and help people who are as at risk and isolated as they once were. But it is also an incredibly responsible role that can be challenging, especially as staff may be on their own journey of healing and restoration. To this end, we have taken staff out for various team building activities to bring them together outside of their daily work to enhance team relationships, provide “care for the care givers” and reward them for their dedication.** **Not to leave out the administration office, support staff and managers, the Walk ladies have also enjoyed activities that also facilitate connection so that we can cohesively support the Walk vision and residents.** ## **Worship** ## Corporate Worship This year we introduced a worship hour every Tuesday and Thursday for residents and staff. This is a special time to come together and get our minds and spirits ready for the day or week ahead, to give thanks to God, and to pray over Walk in unity. ## Bible Study We also continue to run our weekly bible studies where all of our residents gather together to worship and recieve an encouraging message. Some guest speakers this year have included Pastor Paul Lloyd (Victory Outreach), Richard Fenning (Mission on the Move), and Allen Langham (Author of Taming of a Villain). Alongside our weekly Bible Study at the Walk Centre, in both the Railway and Detox home residents partake in regular Bible Studies as part of their weekly programme. These are led by support staff, or the residents themselves if they feel comfortable to share. **“Bible Studies have been a way for me to further understand the Bible and get to know who I am in the eyes of Christ. It has been healing to explore the word of God with my brothers at Walk.”** **-Ian, Walk Resident** ## **Community Time** **This year we have increased opportunities for our Walk community to come together in wholesome activities that include friendship, worship and food.** ## Day of Worship In March all of Walk came together for a day of worship led by Jamie Hill. We enjoyed, great food, friendship and said farewell to Tony and Ann who have retired after nine years of service. Two of our residents showed off their culinary skills by cooking a trio of tasty curries accompanied with rice, naan bread, samosas, and salads. ## Breakfast Club Our operations team run a Friday morning Breakfast Club at our centre for residents from the houses and flats. They serve them a hearty breakfast, and provide further opportunities for the men to socialise across the different residences and deepen friendships through conversation, playing games, and food. ## Thursday Lunches This year we have introduced staff lunches once a week. On Thursdays, the staff team take it in turns to cook for each other. This gives all of the staff team an opportunity to take a moment out from the busy day to day, and come together for food and fellowship. ## Christmas Meal Each year at Christmas all Walk staff and residents gather together for a meal to begin our Christmas celebrations. This year we returned to Tandoori Knights and enjoyed an all you can eat curry buffet where we stuffed ourselves with good food, enjoyed time together, and began our Christmas celebrations. 28 ## **The 2024 Paris Olympics have just gone by (at the time of preparing our annual report) where world class athletes remind us of what is possible with hard work and determination. Our residents may be no Olympians but we are equally proud of the physical efforts, sportsmanship and team work displayed at Walk’s first ever annual sports day held at Rudyard Lake in June 2024. In the same way that the Olympics “unites the world in peace” our objective was to bring all staff and residents from different houses and work placements together in a day of friendship, exercise and fun.** Team based sports such as egg and spoon and wheelbarrow races, not only tested the men’s physical abilities but encouraged team work as well as cheering each other over the finishing line. This is an amazing metaphor for how we want the men to interact with and treat each other in the Walk programme. After the winner’s awards were handed out, the men enjoyed water sports on the lake. For many, it was their first time paddle boarding or canoeing, which contributed to the overall experience of the day. And after the beauty of Rudyard Lake and the fun of the shared activities what more does a person need? Food of course! Never to disappoint the catering team at Rudyard put on a delicious buffet lunch which was enjoyed by all. **The Walk programme of activities not only challenges each man on their journey of personal growth, but also provides community, fun and improved physical and mental health so that our residents can experience life balance.** For most of us, leisure activities are part of life and time spent together having fun is a precious way to create lasting memories with our family. But many of our residents have not experienced this due to a range of social factors, not least of which is deprivation. We teach our residents new ways of living, including activities that engage them to use their time productively. Leisure time such as hiking, canoeing, fishing or even eating an ice cream on a beach brings joy, fun, exercise, fresh air and community which contribute to a healthy mind, body and spirit. For our men who were typically incarcerated for up to 22 hours per day in prison, days out are an amazing way to create new experiences and memories and get them back into into society and/or nature. In the past year, the men have walked many miles through our gorgeous local landscapes and participated in various activities, some of which they had never experienced before. 30 ## LLandudno Beach Day Peak Wildlife Park Ice Skating **A special note of thanks to Sports England, Together Active Staffordshire, The Co-Op Local Community Fund and The Malam Foundation that provided grants to make these days out possible.** 31 This year, we treated 18 residents from Bridgegate and The Railway to the brilliant Cinderella pantomime at Kings Hall. We were delighted to see them engage with the actors and audience in the sing alongs and other goofy antics. Thanks to the Stoke Amateur Theatre Society for subsidising our residents’ first memorable experience of the theatre. Christmas time can be particularly difficult for many of our residents, as they navigate a festive season away from family or in the process of still rebuilding relationships. At Walk we become their family, supporting them through their healing and recovery and we strive to make Christmas as filled with love, joy and all the traditions of the season that other families are experiencing. **==> picture [35 x 224] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Once the men have progressed through the detox and recovery homes, they live semi independently in our shared houses. Most of them will experience a gap that was previously filled with drugs and/or alcohol and will not always know how to fill their time to avoid the boredom that sobriety can often bring. Most of them will be volunteering and on benefits, so they do not always have the financial means to entertain themselves. We therefore continue to identify opportunities to provide leisure activities for those residents who are further along in the Walk journey. What better way to teach the men how to enjoy themselves on a budget, than taking them camping into the beautiful countryside? In August we did just that – got the men out of the city for a weekend at Good Soil, Worcester for some fresh air, beautiful scenery and fellowship. We hope that this is just one of many beautiful memories our residents will carry with them when they think back on their time at Walk. 32 ## **THE YEAR AHEAD** As we look forward to the coming year, we are excited to share our plans for enhancing our facilities and expanding our support services. One of our key goals is to purchase the Walk building, providing long-term stability and allowing for significant improvements. With ownership secured, we aim to convert an office space into a residential flat, increasing our capacity to accommodate more residents nearing the end of their Walk journey. Additionally, we are committed to upgrading our gym facilities. These enhancements will promote physical health and wellness, offering a welcoming space for stress relief and community bonding. Furthermore, we will continue to build on the relationships we have developed with prisons to increase our presence and provide vital encouragement and hope of a brighter future to men coming to the end of their prison sentences. We are immensely grateful for the continued support of our donors, volunteers, and partners, whose generosity makes these plans possible. Together, we can achieve our goals and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. 33 ## **Reserves Policy** The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to operational needs and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. ## **Financial Planning & Monitoring** Detailed budgets are produced prior to the commencement of the year to establish the level of funding required to cover expenditure, this enables us to set targets for our funding strategy and to secure funds required. Management accounts are generated monthly providing key information for financial operations. ## **Financial Review** The 2023/24 financial year marked a period of consolidation and operational growth for the charity, following on from the opening of the detox centre and the addition of 7 new bed spaces. This expansion allowed us to support more individuals in need of residential support services and was reflected in a rise in overall income. Total income for the year was £1,173,623, representing an increase of 8.6% on the previous year (2023: £1,081,036). This increase was driven by growth in Housing Benefit income, which rose by 10.8%, as well as stable and consistent support from our grant funders, with total grant income of £111,104 (2023: £91,187). We are grateful to our funding partners for their continued commitment, which enables us to deliver support to our residents. Total expenditure for the year was £984,637 (2023: £997,831), representing a slight decrease of 1.3%. This reduction came despite the operational growth during the year and reflects strong financial management and a continued focus on value for money across all service areas. The trustees remain alert to the ongoing financial challenges within the sector, particularly in light of inflationary pressures on living costs and remain committed to ensuring that services remain resilient and responsive. At year end, the charity held cash reserves of £335,224 (2023: £175,752), an encouraging increase that supports strategy to build a sustainable level of free reserves. Net current assets rose significantly to £328,869 (2023: £105,028), providing a stronger financial buffer. Fixed assets decreased to £364,064 (2023: £401,423), following routine depreciation. The trustees’ efforts will continue to secure long-term grant support, while exploring opportunities to diversify income and reduce dependency on any single funding stream. The charity remains focused on delivering high-quality accommodation and support, while ensuring it is financially equipped to navigate future challenges. 34 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF WALK MINISTRIES Opinlon We have audited the financial statements of Walk Ministries (the charity) for the year ended 31 July 2024 which comprise the Statement of Finanoal Activities. the Statement of Finanoal Position, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statèments, induding a summary of shJnrficant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United lthngdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the chariVs affairs as at 31 July 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure. for the year then ended: have been propedy prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice,. and have beèn prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our reswnsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obt&ned is sufficient and appropriatè to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going conurn In auditing the financial ststements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the V￿rk we have performed. V￿ have not identified any material un￿rtaIntieS relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively. may cast signfficant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as going concem for a period of at least twelve months from when th8 financial statements are authorised for Issu8. Our responsibiltties and the responsibiltties of the trustees with respect to going concem are described in the relevant sections of this rewrt. Other inforniation The trustees are responsible the other inforniation. The other infonnation comprises the infomation induded in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the finanoal statements does not cover the other ￿fO￿natiOn and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our reporL we do not express any frffii of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our resFonsibilty is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other infomiatK)n is materially inconsistent with the financial statements. or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwse appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to detemiine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have perfomed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of thts other information, wè are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. 35 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF WALK MINISTRIES Matters on whlch we arè rèqulrèd to rèport by èxcèptlon In the light of the knovAedge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course o! the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. We have nothing to report in respect of the foll(ywing matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you rf, in our opinion: The information given in the Report of the Trustees is inconsistent in any material respect with the ffinancial statements; or Sufficient accounting records have not been kept. or the financial statements are not in agreement v￿th the accounting records and retums; or we have not received all the infomation and explanatKJns we require for our audit. Responslbllltles of trustees As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees. Responsibilities. the thjstees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees detemiine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial stat8m8nts that ar8 fre8 from material misstat8ment, vthether du8 to fraud or error. In preparing the finan￿al statements. the trustees ar8 responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concem. disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statomonts We have been appointed as auditors under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the A￿ and rdevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assuran￿ atM)Ut whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that indudes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS {UK) V￿11 always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material rf. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to infiuence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statèments. The extent to which our procedures are capa.ble o! detecti.rvJ irregularities. induding fraud is detailed below: We identfy and assess the risks of material misststement of the financAal statements. whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perfomi audit procedures responsive to those risks. including obtsining audit evidence that is SLrfficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. 36 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS TO THE MEMBERS OF WALK MINISTRIES Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities. induding fraud and nonthcompliance with laws and regulations. we considered the folk)wing: the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business perfOrnian￿ induding the design of the charity remuneration policies; results of our enquiries of management abcArt their own MlentificatK)n and assessment of the risks of irregularities.. any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the charity documentstion of their policies and prc(edures relating to.. identty'ng. evaluating and comptying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of noncompliance. detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have kno￿edge of any actual, suspected or alleged frdud. the internal controls estsblished to mitigate risks of fraud or nonthcompliance with laws and regulations. the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where frdud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud. Based on this approach. we were able to assess the charity risks and ensure the risks were considered throughout all areas of audit testing. The audr( team was professionally S￿ptiCal throughout the audit and remained alert for inaccurdte or misleading infonnat'on. Audit response to risks identified During the planning stage of the audit. the susceptibility of the chanty to irregularities including fraud was considered and discussed with the audit team. No key audit risks were identified relating to the potential risk of fraud or irregularities. Our procedures to reswnd to risks identified induded the frAlowing: reviewing the financial statement disdosures and testing to SUPF4)rting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant lav￿ arNJ regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial - performing cut-off tests to ensure income is recognised in the appropriate accounting - enquiring of management conceming actual and p)tential litigation and - performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misststement due to ￿. - obtained an understanding of provIs￿nS and held discuSs￿nS with management to understand the basis of recognition or non-rec(MJnition of tax provisions.. and in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustsnents: assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias.. and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the nomwl course of business. Audit testing was completed on a targeted sample basis based on our assessment of risk and materiality. Due to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements. even though we have properly planned and perfomied our audit in accordance with auditsng standards. For example, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of intemal controls. We are not responsible for preventing fraud or non- compliance with laws and regulalions and cannot be expected to detect all fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. 37 REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS TO THE MEMBERS OF WALK MINISTRIES A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Finan￿al Reporting Council's website at ¥wM.frc.org.ukJauditorsresponsibilities. This description fomis part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity's trustees. as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2IX)8. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permttted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the chariws trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this retK)r( IN for the opinK)ns we have formed. Helen Tidyman {Sen￿r Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Sumer &thLimited Stone House Stone Road Business Park StokethOn-Trent ST4 6SR Date: 1.g.........w........£fj. 38 Walk Ministries nt f Fin ear ended 31 Jul 2024 for the Total 2024 Total 2023 fund fvnd INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donats"ons and legacies 10,268 10,268 18,535 Charitable Activities Rehabilitation 6,402 Y),541 993.354 5.530 2,524 104.559 110.961 50.541 993.799 5,530 2.524 84,889 54,241 897,322 25,729 320 Employability Sknlls Housing Investment Income Other income Totsl 1,068,619 105,(rfM 1,173,623 1,081,036 EXPENDITURE ON Fiaising funds 20.629 20.629 23.802 Charitable activities: Rehabilitation Employability S￿lIs Housing 336.454 111.216 423.699 87.729 424.183 111,216 428.609 441.124 182.761 350,144 4,910 Total 891.998 92,639 984,637 997.831 NET INCOME 176.621 12,365 188,986 83.205 Reconciliation of funds Total fijnds brought f￿ard Total funds earrl•d forward 380,066 556.687 6,018 18,383 386,084 575,070 302,879 386,084 There were rbo recognised gains or k>sses for 2024 or 2023 other than those included in the Statement of Financial Activities. All income and expenditu￿ relate to ¢￿tinuing athrt*s 8T￿ there is no difference betrfftn tho rewted and that on a historical cost basis. 39 Walk Ministries Statement of Finanual Posibon the Year Ended 1Ju 2024 Uweslricted Fund Reslricled Fund 2024 Total FuThJs 2023 Totd Funds FIXED ASSETS Tangiblè assets 13 401.423 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 14 51.550 316,841 368.391 51,$50 335,224 386,774 36.933 175,752 212.885 18,383 18.383 CREDITORS Creditors.. Amwnls falling due wthin one year 14 157.9051 (S7.￿5) 1107.6571 NET CURRENT ASSETS 310.486 18,383 328,869 105,028 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 674.550 18.383 692.933 506,451 CREDITORS Arnounts falling due after more than one ye 15 (117.8631 (117,8631 1120.3671 ASs￿s 556,687 18,383 575.070 386,084 FUNDS Unreslricled fvnds Reslricled fvrkY8 19 556.687 18.383 575.070 380.066 6,018 386.084 Thè trustèes acknowledge thor rnspon5ibli￿s for èrtsurir¥J that th8 charIlab￿ c<>mpany maintains acC(￿nting records in eompliance wth Charits•5 SORP IFRS 1021. 22.04.25 . And were on TVS behaW by. The finanaal statements were approved by the Board ofTrustee5 and aUtI￿Sed for issue on ..... . . Gough Wayno Trustee 40 W Ik Mlnl Statement of Cash Flov r Ended 24 Notes 2024 2023 Cash fiows from op•ratlng actlvltl89 Cash generated from operations Interesl Paid 227,001 {10,482) 240,649 (5,264) Net cash provided by operating actiwti8s 216.519 235.385 Cash flows frorn investing aclivities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tangible fixed assets {$4.255) (299.309) Net cash used in investirKJ activities 54,255 299,309 Cash flow from flnan¢lng actlvlilos New loans in year Loan repayments in year Interest incurred in year 126,945 (7.987) 4.717 {13.052) 10.260 Net cash (used inyprovided by finanung activities 2,792 123,675 Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period 159.472 59,753 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period 175.752 115.999 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of reporting period 335,224 175,752 41 Walk Ministries 1 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTlVtnES 2024 2023 N•t Income for the rnportlng p•rlod (a• por th• Statsm•nl of Financial Activilies) Adjustments for. Depreciation charges Loss on disposal of fixed assets Interest pald Decreasellincreasel in debtors {Decreaseyincrease in credrto 188.986 83.205 83.524 5,240 5.264 11.1231 64.539 971 10,483 114.616) 49.466 cash provldod by operallons 227,001 240,649 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NEf FUNDS At 1.8.Z3 Cash Ikpw Al 31.7.24 N•t cuh Cash at bank 175.752 159.472 33S.224 175.752 159.472 5.224 Debts falllr#J due withln 1 year Debts falling due after 1 year I3.3(￿) 120.3671 287 (3.0211 117.863 {123,6751 2.791 1120,8841 Total 42 Walk Ministri Notes to the Financial Statements forthe Year Ended 31 Jul 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng tho financlal statements The financial statements of Walk Ministries have been prepared in acc¢Jrdance with the Charities: Statement of Re￿mmended practi￿ (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102}) (issued in October 2019). commonly referred to as Charities SORP (FRS 102}. Walk Ministries is classified as a public benefft entity under FRS 102.The financial slatements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functIc￿al currency of the entity. Critical accounb'ng judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In accordance with the ststement of Recommended Practi￿$ (SORP) guiddines for larger charities, the critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation Un￿rtaInty disclosed in our finanaal ststements are as follows= Detemination of Useful Lives and Residual Values of Fixed Assets: In the depreciation of tangible fixed assets. the trustees have exercised judgment to deternine the estimated usefijl lives and residual values that they consider most appropriate. Thesè estimates are reviewed on an annual basis and are adjusted if necessary. The adjustrnents are infomied by the comparison of estimated useful INes wtth those of similar charitable organizations. as well as actual experiences of asset life and residual values, particulady in IKJht of asset dispc6als reccfded in both the current and preceding finanoal periods. Rec(KJnition arxl Measurement of Provisions: The charity makes provisions for asset dilapidatKJn and potential contingencies, which necessitate management's best estimate of the anticipated costs based on current legislative and contractual obligations. These estimates are pivotal in the recognition and measurement of provisions within our financial statements and involve a high degree of judgment and ￿M￿eXty. particularly in assessing the future Obligat￿nS of the chartty. Thèse critical judgments and estimations are significant as Ihey impact th8 reported amounts of assets. liabilities. income. and expenses. reflecting the trustees. and management's best understsnding arKI assessment of the charitys financial corKlition. 43 Walk Ministri Notes to the financial Statements- tinued I ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Inc¢)me Income r8C8ived in ajVar￿ for s8rvic8s is d8f8rr8d until th8 crit8ria for incom8 recI)gni￿cfft aro satisfi•J. Donated professional services and donated fac41ities are ac￿nC￿edged as income when Walk Ministries gains control over the items. all corKIitKJns asS￿ated with the ¢kniation have been met, the recEipl of economic beneffts from the use of item by Walk Ministries is wbable. and th8t e￿nOmiC benefit can be m8asur8d reliably. In lin8 with thè Charities SORP {FRS 102), the value of gèn8tal volunteer time is recognized. More information about their contributions can be fouThJ in the trustees, annual report. Upon receipL the value of donated professional servic*s and facilities is recognized based on the value to Walk Ministries, which is the amount the organisation would have willingly paid lo obtain services or facilities of equivalent ecx)nomic benefit on the open market. A (x)rrespx)nding amount is then ￿¢￿jniZed as expenditure in the p8ri(Jl of rac8ipL Interest incoma from funds held on deposit is indud8d when it is r8c8Nable, aThJ the amount can be measured reliably by Walk Ministries. Ihis typicalty oc£urs upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Funds are c8legorised as unreSt￿ted. designated. or ￿$trIcted based on the dono¢s speuficab.ons or the trustees, discret￿. Unrestricted fvnds are freely available for use in any of Walk Ministrias. actsvitios. dasignat8d funds are unrastrict8d funds sat a￿de for a speofic purF¥JSa. aThJ restrict&J funds are eamiarked by donors for projects or areas of wcKk Expendlture Expanditura is r8coJnis8d on an accnjal basis as liabiliti8s are incurr8d. This indud8s any VAT that cannot ba fully recovered, which is reported as part of the related expeThJiture. Charitable expenditure en(￿MpasseS sls incurred in deliveriThJ the charivs acbwtses and services to ils beneficiaries. This covers both costs directly associated suc* acb"wties and indirect costs nec*ssary to support them. Support c#)sts include those expenses dire¢Uy supporting the charivs rtljecbves. such as project managemenL Where costs cannot be directy attribLrted to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Grants offered subject to condit￿nS tpthich have not been mel at the year erKI date are noted as a commilrnent but not acxrued as expenditure. Ralslng fvnds Expendtture incurred on ral￿Thj lund5 includ&J those costs inojrred in.. seeking donations. grants. and legacies Exp•ndlturn on charltabl• actlvltl•s Expenditure on charitable activities induded all o)sts incurred by Walk Ministrie5 in undertaknng actiwties that further the charitsble aims. induding suppL¥t costiro and diTeL# service costs. Additional sub-headings are used lo show an analysis of tharilable activibes to idenbfy all $wjnffi￿nt (tharitable acti￿t￿e$ undertaken which have bgen r8vi8w8d in the annual twst88s' r&FKXt. 44 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Tangible fixed assets Tangible ass8ts are initially recorded at cost and are subs8quenUy stated at cost less accumulated depreaation. Depreciation is charged for a full year in the year of acquisition. Deprè&ation is provided at th8 following annual rat8s in order to wrii8 off eaL* asset over its estimated useful life: Freehold property- 2% Straight Line Improvements to Propety- 20% Straight Line Motor vehicles - 33% Reduong Balar Plant & Machinery- 20Yo Straight Line133% Reduang Balan Taxatlon Walk Ministries is exempt from corporation tax on ils charilable activiti8S. Fund accounting Unrestiicted funds can be used in accordance with the tharitable objectives at the discretK)n of the trustees. Restricted funds can onty be used for parti(xJlar restricted purFrf)ses within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature arKI purposè of each fund is induded in th8 notes to the financial statements. Hlre purchase and leaslng commllments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Finanoal Activities on straight line basis over the period of the lease. Penslon costs and other post4etlrement bènèffts The charitable company operates a defined contributh)n pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitabl8 company's pension scheme ar8 charged to tha Statement of Finanaal Activities in the period to which they relate. 45 Notes to the Financial Statements- Continued For the Year Ended 31 st Jul 2024 2 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donationg Giftmd 9.995 273 10.268 17.592 943 18.535 The income from donations was £9,999 {2023'. £17,592), of which £9,999 (2023.. £17,592) was unrestrided. The charity is grateful for al donations made in 2024. The charity benefrts from the involvement and support of its volunteers. details of which are given in ￿Jr annual report. In accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP IFRS 102). the ecorv)mic contribution of general v(Aunteers is not recryJni8ed in th6 ac￿)unts. 3 INVESTMENT INCOME 2024 2023 Rents Received 5.530 25.729 The investsnent income was £5.530 {2023- £25.7291. This income has arisen from rent of an office building and ¢xJnference r￿M in the Walk Centre that available to rent. The propety was leased. but was purchased via mortgage during the finanual year and the incLyne is reeognised on a straight-line ba￿5. Direct 6xpens6s rdatèd to property maintènane* and managèment are rqjorted separatety. 4 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTivrtlES 2￿24 2023 Rehabilitation Employalility S￿lIs Housing 110.961 1.541 933.799 1.155.301 84.889 54.241 897,322 1.036.452 Income on charitable activities was £1.155.301 {2023.. £1.036.452). Irduded in the above is Housing Benefit income of £993.79912023: 897.322). 46 t kn Finanaal State 5 RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and 2024 2023 Slaff Costs 96 Hour Chall8rigB We Arg Mgn 20,379 18,699 4,620 Th8 tctsl ewditwe was£20.62912023.. 23.W21. Thi5 6lhJts kn 8￿re thjnthns, grarts. Wcies. 6 CHARITABLE ACTMnES cosrs Drert {knIf￿dIr￿a Supwt Tolal 2023 2024 Rehabilitation Ernpkjyabikty Skdls 3(M).137 53.342 370 735 724214 8.307 115.739 57,874 424.183 441.124 111.216 182,761 428 609 350 144 964 008 974 029 231487 Eypendthre on ch8rits148 actmtsswas £W.IJ)813)23- £974.0291. £92.639 wa& r•stiiclad12023. £84,716). IndudBd ￿ Ihe is co&ts 01 £370,735 12023. £3￿,4381. 7 GRAKfs PAYABLE 2024 2023 Rehablffation 8 SUPPORT CO8T8 Gerthl &JFport Total 2024 Total 2023 Rehabilitation Ernp4oyabihty Sklls 1CK).988 9).496 496 201.980 5,634 2.819 9,117 4.559 115,739 57.874 67,097 4.1x13 HrA1￿￿j 231487 104 177 The Charrty ￿Irts by detemining costs asswatsd its supmfun(*ons. sut6￿U8nty. it pinFoints those ex￿￿r￿ linked to governance. After Iso￿ting Ihe governanrtrrdaiod experi￿s, the rerrwnirvJ (x)5ts for supp(rt along the govemarKX> expense5. Bre distri￿ Brnong the thremt 47 Walk Ministries Notes to the Financial Statements- Continued For the Year Ended 31st Jd 2024 9 NEf INCOMEI(EXPENDrruRE) Net incomel{expenditurel is ststed after charg1￿{credi1lr¥J). 2024 2023 Auditots, remuneration Depreciation - uwned assets Other operating 19ases Deficit on disposal of fixed assets Income from operating leases 12.368 .643 9.000 83.525 4.511 5.240 971 10 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEF￿s There was no trustees. remuneration or other benefits forthe year erKled 31 July 2024 nor for the year ended 31 July 2023. Trustees expen$e$ The trustees. expenses paid for the year 8nd•J 31 Juty 2024 w8r8 £212. For th8 yaar 8nd8d 31 July 2023 there was a total of£702. 11 STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Salaries and w&3es Social Security P9nsions Costs 203.152 9.581 2.810 205,9)7 19,006 228 997 0Trg mgmtr*r of staff had a salary in excess of £60.rxKJ (2023: 1). Pension costs arg allocated to acti￿￿eS in proportion to the rdated staffing costs lncaj￿ed aTrJ are charged to unTestrict8d fijnds. The charity trustees were not F4id or receNed any other benefits from employment in the year {2023: £nill neither were they reimtrAJrsed expenses dvrir#J the year 12023: £nill. No charrty twstee rec8iV8d payment for profassional or olh8r soMc8s suppliad to th8 charty (2023.. £nil}. The key management personnel comprise of tV*D Chief Exeojtive Offi￿rS. Th￿e were no employee benefits provid￿ to key management perscmnel during the year12023: £nill. The average monthty number of empbyees duriTrJ the year were as fdlow.. Empqoyee's Trustees 2024 2023 15 25 20 29 48 Notes to the Financial Ststements - C¢)ntinued 12 COMPARAnVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AC￿￿llES Unrestricted fund Restrided fund Totsl funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donakn"ons and legacies 18.535 18.535 Charitable activili Rehabiltation Employability Skills Housing Investment In(xime Other incorn8 Total 84.889 3.345 84,889 54,241 897,322 25,729 320 1081036 50,896 894,822 25.729 320 302 EXPENDITURE ON RaisiThJ funds 23.802 23.802 Charltable actlvlty Rehabiltation Employabiltiy Skills Housing Total 361,825 180,689 346.799 913.115 79299 2.072 3,345 84.716 441.124 182.761 350.144 997.831 NET INCOME 77.187 6.018 83.205 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 302.879 302,879 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 380.066 6.018 386.084 49 Notes to the FinarKial Statements- For th8 Y8ar Ended 31st Ju 2024 ontmued 13 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Improvements Frethjd Plant and Motor V8hiclg Total fiJnd$ COST At 1 ￿guSt 2023 Additions Disposa15 At 31 Juty 2024 184.746 257.435 40.209 117.499 14.046 1.991 129.554 45,659 605,339 54,255 184.746 297.644 45.659 657.603 DEPRECIATION At 1 ￿jguSt 2023 Charge for year Eliminated on disp￿￿ At 31 Juty 2024 3,695 3.695 111.942 58.532 62.482 20,084 1,020 25.797 8.332 203,916 .643 170474 293 539 NET BOOKVALUE At 31 Jufy 2024 At 31 Juty 2023 177.356 181.051 127.170 145.493 48.(X)8 55.017 11.530 19.862 364.064 401.423 14 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trnde debtors Prepayments and accn*d kncome Other debtors 28,368 19,068 4.116 51.550 12,047 15,478 9.408 36,933 15 CREDITORS: Amoupifs FALLING DUE wmiiN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Bank klans and over(ITafts {see nole 171 Trade (xedrto Social 5eoJrty and otherlax&s Olher creditor5 AccruaLs and defer￿d inc￿rne 3.021 10,965 5,277 15,968 22.674 57.9)5 13.490 1B.114 29,745 43,000 107.657 16 CREDITORS: AMOUMTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Bank klans (see note 171 117.863 120,367 50 Walk min￿trI&s For the Year Ended 31st Ju 2￿24 17 LOANS 2024 2023 An anatysis of the mabjrity ol bans 15 gNen telow. An￿)unts faning dug thin one yearon demaTrJ: Secured bank loan Arnunts falling betsY8en on8 and y&ar8: S8cur8d Bank loans- 1-2 year5 Am)unts falling ¢Jue between two and five years: Secured Bank lo￿5. 2.5 year5 kn)unts faling due in rrLYe than five ￿[$. Repayable by instalM￿ts= Secured Bank Loan Over 5 years 18 SECURED DEBTS The frAk￿n9 S8CLf8d debts we irKaK18d 2￿24 20Z3 Bank Loans 120,884 123,675 A mortgage of £120.88412023'. £123.6751 is S￿Jred against the proFety at Plwix Street for a Feriod 0125 years. included are aggregate arnounts of £103.00212023.. 101.5571 which falls due after five years which are repayable by month instalrnents. The interest rate i% 3.25%PR above base rate. mnthty instsIr￿ are subpct to charwJe de￿dant on the base rate. 51 For the Year Ended 31st Jul 2024 Nel I)vem￿t in frJnd5 19 MoVEmEP￿ IN FUNDS At 01.8.23 At 31.7.24 Unrestrlctod fuThl8 General fvnd 176.621 556.687 Re8trkted fund8 Funds ￿UghtfOrW5rd 6.018 12.365 18.383 TOTAL FUNDS 575 070 M0¥6ment in funds Unrestrlctod fuThl8 General fvnd 1.W.619 1891.9981 176.621 RestrScted funds Funds broughtf0￿￿￿ los.￿ 192.6391 12.365 Total Funds 1 173623 1984.6371 Acurr8nl y8ar 12 m￿thS and pthjr year 12 monlhstomt4n*J i& a8 fokms.. N81 4)%*m8nt in fvnd5 At 1.8.22 At 31.7.23 Unrostrlctod funds G8noral fund )2.879 77.187 380,066 R•strictsd fund$ Fund5 brix1ghtfo￿￿d 8.018 6,018 TOTAL FUNDS 302.879 83.205 386.084 Net movement In Includ•d In tho abowi w• as folow8 2023: Movement in frjnds r8sourc8S Unr•&trlctsd fund8 General fijnd 1913.1151 77,187 R•8trktsd lund8 Funds br￿ghtfO￿￿d 184.7161 6.018 TOTAL FUNDS 997,831 83,205 52 19 MOVEMENT W FUNDS AT 31.0724- t