Charity Commission number.. 1168925 Companies House number.. CE008647 THE TOY HOUSE TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Contents Page Directors'report Independent Examinerfs Report Stalement of Financial Acknvities 10 Balance Sheat Staiement of Cash Flows 12 Notes to the Financial Slatements 13-25 THE TOY HOUSE Report of the trustees for the year ended 31" August 2025 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for year ended 31, August 2025. The financial 5tatemerhts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed. the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published IFRS 1021 leffettive l January 20191. Reference and administrative information Charitable Incorporated Or8anisation Name.. The Toy House Charitable Incorporated OrBanisation Number: 1168925 Date Re8lStered.. 25, August 2016 Trustees The trustees serving during the year to 31" August 2024, and up to the date of signing the accounts, were as follows.. Angela Klrk jennifer Marsland George Devlin Chair Christopher Farthing Treasurer Lynne Barker Secretary Lesley Fraser Vice Chair- resigned March 2025 Jonathan Coupe Ray Howarth Victoria Perry. joanna Watson Peter Howarth Rose Marie Tutton Sue Maitland Simon Clifford Locke Resigned March 2025. Resigned November 2024 Resigned March 2025. (appointed May 20251 (appointed lune 20261 Senior Managers Margaret Bamber Jan Horan Principal Office 91 Irlam Road Flixton Urm5ton M416AP The Toy House Independent Examiners Hilton Jones Chartered Certified Accountants Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham Lancashire OL8 3QL Bankers TSB PO Box 373 Leeds LS14 9GQ Objertlves and actlvltles The purposes of the charity are.. The relief and education of local disabled and visually impaired children and adults by the provision of therapeutic, educational and stimulaiing toys and equipment and other facilities and services. Structure, governance and management The Toy House is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation 8oveined by its constitution dated 25th Au8USt 2016, and amended to add more Trustees on 13" February 2019, and re815tration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation) number 1168925 with the Charity Commission on 25, August 2016. Appointment of trustees As set out in the constitution trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable or8anisation attending the Annval General meeting. Trustees are appointed for a period of three vears and shall retire from office by rotation based on their length of service and may offer themselve5 for re*lection. Trustee induction and training Trustees are given information about their role and ￿sponSibl11t1eS on first being appointed. Thev are also given a copy of the constitution. information about staffing and the charity management, and are shown copies of policy documents. They receive ongoing support to carry out their role as trustees by the chair and more experienced members of the board. As the charity develops. we are looking to recruit new trustees with specific knowledge. skills, and abilities to support this development. The Toy House Organisation The trustees administer the charity and meet monthly. Senior Managers have been appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity and they are supported by an executive committee of trustees that include the chair. treasurer. vice chair and secretary. Related parties and co-operation with other organisations None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit fmm their work with the charity. Anv connection between a trustee or senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related partv. Trustees must declare any conflict of interest as a standard agenda item at each meeting. A review of achievements and performance. With the help and support from National Lottery Community Fund, and L and Q Housing. Trafford, our overall aim is to create a community hub in partnership with local residents and people who use the Toy House that makes a difference to people's lives bv,. Supporting them to improve their physical and mental wellbeinB well-being. Reducing the impact of loneliness and social isolation; Enabling our visitors and volunteers to become more resilient. healthy, happy,. Supporting them to make a positive Contribution to their local communitv Minimising the impact of the cost-of-living crisis Enablin8 them to develop new skills and confidence to promote their independence. We are flexible and respond to l¢xJl needs with an emphasis on; Securing the best start for children and young people. Maintainin8 and improvin8 the mental and physical well-being of adults. Reducing loneliness and social isolation. We are driven by our values of bein8,' Open and inclusive. Kind and cooperative. Non-judgemental and accepting. Flexible and adaptive. We provide information, advice, and support to people within a wami and welcoming environment that is accessible and inclusive. We are about ensuring the well-beingof ourusers, cascading this down to their families, friends, and the wider community. We are unique in that we welcome people of all ages and abilities and provide advice, information and support that allows them to take one step further to being independent. We have three paid workers. one full-time and one part-time who have been with The Toy House for several years and who use their extensNe expertise. skills. and knowledge to support our users. In August 2023 we recruited our third worker who also works part time. Our paid staff are supported by a team of 30 volunteers. many of whom are users of the Toy House and our board of trustees. We created links with other voluntary organisations and statutory services to ensure we can signpost people with specific needs to access the right type and level of information, advice and support in the local area. The Toy House The main beneficiaries are individuals. families and communities of interest in the local area. particularlv.. Parents. grandparents and young children. Older people and people experiencing loneliness and social isolation. Carers and the people they support. People with learning disabilities and the people who support them. People experiencing mental health problems and the people who support them. We aim to make a difference to people lives by; Improving their mental and physical wellbeing. Reducing the impact of loneliness and Social isolation. Developing their skills to become more independent. Reducing the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on individuals, families and communities. Over the period I" September 2024 - 31" Av8U5t 2025 we had over 8,500 attendances in our activities, thi5 figure represents weekly attendance of 202 or daily attendance of 41 based on a 42- week timetable. Over this period. over 800 different people attended the Toy House. Some of our users come for multiple sessions throughout the week and others come each week for a specific session. We are totally reliant on our volunteers some of whom. as indicated in the attached case study. also use the Toy House for advice. information. or support. During this period, we continued to develop our role as a community hub delivering a range of activities that include; Our Social Enterprise Group Ipart of our Volunteering for Success programmel. Parent and baby sensory discovery sessions Grandparents Stay and Play Group- the first one in Trafford. Stay and Play groups which also Incorw)rate a Twins stay and play group Ithe only one In Traffordl. Work experience for Students from local senior schools such as Wella¢re Academy, Flixton Girls, School, Urmston Grammar School and Trafford College. These student5 often find work placements difficult to source. Every Wednesday when the weather is fine the Social Carers Walking Group explore the Trafford area. In adverse weather they attend training sessions at the Be Activ e group. Beyond Empower have arranged for a number of the Monday group to attend sessions in the community including walking football. swimming. Zumba and line dancing. Beyond Empower also arrange for a Yoga teacher to attend weekly to deliver Armchair Yoga. Knit and Natter group, Craft Group, Cream Teas for the Young at Heart, The Chatter Space session. Monthly Saturday mornin8 Friendship Group. Tea dancing at a local community venue. Each one of our sessions aims to help either physical or mental wellbeing- people come to meet with others. chat and laugh which improves their mental or physical wellbeing. Their improved mental and physical wellbeing also benefits others in their family. We teach people techniques to help themselves Wlth their wellbeing. eg Relaxation techniques, Meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Walking exercise. Attendance at our Walking Group. In addition to these regular activities. we continue to run healthy cookery sessions which are designed to enable people to learn and develop confidence to cook from scratch. as many our attendees do not cook at home and survive on frozen meals that they cook in their microwaves. The Toy House In consultation with the people who use the Toy House we arrange visits to places that hold treasured memories for them these included vislts to the theatre. BridEewater gardens and many other locations in the area. We organise regular trips with the Young at Heart that enables people to get out and enjoy themselves while reducing the impact of loneliness and social isolation. We have developed a strong partnership with the National Trust at Dunham Massey that gives us free entry to the park. gardens. and Christmas lights with transport to and from the venue included. These activities have seen real friendships develop and some of the people who volunteer and use the Toy House now socialise, go on holiday with each other as a group and generally look after each other. They a150 provide opportunities for the people to use to Toy House to become active fund raisers e.g. 12 of people took part in a Fundraising Virtual Walking Challenge from The Toy House in Flixton to the Eifell Tower in Paris and back. This was an outstanding event that really motivated everyone and helped improve their health and well bein8 while raising around £1,500 for the Toy House. Through our role as a community hub. we continued to collect and distribute toys at Christmas to schools, health visitors and families who were homeless in the local area and beyond. We were supported by Dunharn Massey, metalube in Irlam, St Mary the Virgin Churth, Greenfield Church and delivered around 300 gifts to children in the Community. Through the funding we had previously received from L and Q Housin8 for the active appetite fund we delivered 25 school uniforms to children in local schools- this fundin8 stream has now ended but it was invaluable providing high quality uniforms to children in our lo¢al community. We organised First Aid courses for our users and volunteers to increase their skills and confidenee. In partnership with an organisation called Collaborative Women we delivered a volunteer development programme designed to increase the skills and confidence of our volunteers while demonstratin8 our commitment to their personèl 3nd professional development. We actively encourage people who use the Toy House to tell us what they would like to do- the most popular request is for more outing5. Our first outin8 of 2024 was a visit to Dunham Massey to admire the snowdrops- our second was to Age UK in Urmston where we were entertained by a fabulous trio and were encouraged to sing alon8- one lady sang along to ￿5 hits and knew all the word5 and said, 'this makes me so happv.. We use the Toy House as s venue for activities that people enjoy and whenever possible we provide lunch, refreshment5 snacks prepared by ourvolunteers and staff. Thiscontributes towards a reduction in loneliness and social isolation while ensuring people have access to a regular nutritious meals and snacks. In addition to the activities referenced aboveoutlined above we also delivered Christmas and Summer Fair. our annual fundraising event and our regular Christmas Meal. in 2024 80 people attended this event at a local restaurant. Our volunteers and users were responsible for the development and delivery of these events that allowed us to raise additional income while allowing people to develop their skills and improve their health and wellbeing. The Toy House 202412025 has been another very positive year for the Toy House- despite the many challenges we are very optimistic and positive about the future. This optimism has been brought about through the time, commitment. and enthusiasm of all the people and groups outlined above. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of them individually and personally for everything they do and for the immense pride, pleasure and satisfaction I get from being part of a team that creates the 'magic of the Toy House. and makes such a positive contribution to improving the lives of so many people in the local area and beyond. I would also like to take this opportunity to record my personal thanks to three trustees who resigned from the board this year. Lesley Fraser. Victoria Perry and Joanna Watson. Victoria was the leader of our fundraising committee. she was passionate about the Toy House. she gave her time willingly and used her connections to support our continued development. we will miss her commitment, energv and passion. Jaonna was a volunteer and trustee for three years, during this time she brought significant challenge, support and Buidance that enabled us to develop as an organisation. Atrustee and volunteersince 2015, Lesleywas the backbone of theToy Hov5e, she provided a listening ear to Staff, volunteers and trustee5, no job was to big or too small for her and her kind and welcoming approach demonstrated everything that is good about the Toy House. She led on fundin8 applications, kept our finances up to date and played a leading role in developing strong community partnerships. Without her commitment, drive. ener8y and attention to detail none what is described in this report would have been possible- from everyone at the Toy House thank you Leslev. Please see ovr video link htt utu.be rkG-GAWlfOE Investment powers and pollcy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operatin8 the charity, have kept available funds in a Yreasurers Account,. Reserves pollcy and golng concern The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31st August 2025 was £67,841 of which £58,677 are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. The Charity's main source of income is grants, toy loans and session fees, and charitable donations. The Trustees consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and. onsequently, the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease. The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestrirted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide Sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. The trustees consider that the charity is a going concern. Any reliance on grant funding is managed through a flexible approach to artivities and project delivery.. Risk management As the charity continues to establish itself the trustees will conduct regular ￿vIewS of the major risks to which the charity may be exw)sed and systems will be established to mitigate those risks. The Toy House Plans for Future Periods In 202512026 we will continue to develop and deliver services in line with our charitable objects. We will continue to identify funding opportunities that will support the continued delivery of effective and efficient services while promoting a sustainable future for the Toy House. We will engage with strategic partners from Trafford Council and Health Service providers in Trafford to take advantage of the opportunities arising from the.. Development of Family Hubs and the national priorities around the Best Start in Life for children and young people. The development of the GM Live Well movement to create. inclusive and accessible safe places and spaces in every neighbourhood in Greater Manchester where people and communities receive atturate, timely, holisti¢ person tentred information, advice and support. NHS commitment to invest in early intervention and prevention services that promote equality and a reduction in health inequalities. Underlying this is our commitment to communicate and engage with people who use our services, our volunteers and the wider community to make sure we develop and deliver the right level and type of service to meet the needs of individuals. families and communities in our area. Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming re￿urCeS and application of resourtes, includin8 the income and expenditure for that period. In preparin8 the financial staiements. the trustees will be required to.. Select suitable accounting principles and then apply them consistently,. Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP,. Make judgments and estimates thai are reasonable and prudent- State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. Prepare the financial statements on 3 going con￿rn basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with ￿asOnable accuracy at any time the financial posltion of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with legal requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Toy House By order of the trustees. George Devlin Chair of Trustees. 13 july 2026 Tho Toy House Independent Examinerfs Report For The Year Ended 31 August 2025 I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 Augusl 2025 , which are set out on pages 10 to 25. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The Iruslees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that 8n audit is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 {Ihe 2011 Acll and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Asswation of Chartered Certified Accountants. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, il is my responsibility lo.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. follow the procedures laid down in general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145lbl of the 2011 Act., an¢Y lo slate whether particular matters have come lo my attention. 8asSs of Independent examln•r'8 r8port My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the a¢¢ounting re¢ords kept by the ¢harily and a ¢omparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Iruslees ¢on¢erning any su¢h matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given a$ lo whether the a¢¢ount$ present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters $el out in the statement below. Indepèndent èxamin•rfs stat•m8nt In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006., and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006., and with the methcmjs and principles of the Statement of Recommended Pr8Ctice.' Accounting and Reporting by Charrties have not been met., or 121 lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. JM Hilton-Jones Hilton Jones Ltd Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL 13 July 2026 Page 5 The Toy House Statement of Financial Actlvlties (including Income and Expenditure Account) For Th• Y•ar End•d 31 August 2025 Unrestrieied Restricted F￿ndS Fund$ 2025 2024 Not INCOME FROM Donations and legacies Charitable a¢tyvib"e$ Other trading activitses 2,223 29.004 1,389 2,223 51.504 1,389 4,803 100,880 2,685 22,500 TOTAL INCOME 32.616 22,500 55.116 108,368 EXPENDITURE ON R8ising funds Charitable acts'vilies Other 403 18.099 27 403 69.785 27 403 69,081 691 51,686 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 18,529 51,686 70.21 S 70,175 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 14,087 (29,1861 115,0991 38,193 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 14,087 (29,1861 115.0991 38,193 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds br￿Jght forward 15 53,754 52,906 106.660 68,467 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15 67,841 23,720 91,561 106,660 The statement ol financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. Al income and expenditure derive Irom contsnuing aclivities. The nolgs on pages 13 10 25 fomi part of Ihese accwnts. Page 10 The Toy House Balance Sheet As At 31 August 2025 Companies House number.. CE008647 Unr¢$trl¢ted Funds R*strf¢t*d Funds 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 12 9.164 9.164 10,134 9.164 9.164 10,134 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepaym&nts Cash at bank and in hand 13 671 99,144 60.412 23,720 84.132 61.408 23,720 85.128 99,815 Credltors: Amounts falling du• wSthin on¢ y•ar 14 2.731 2.731 3,289 NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,677 23,720 82.397 96,526 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 67.841 23.720 91.561 106,660 NET ASSETS 67,841 23,720 91.561 106,660 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY Restricted income funds Unreslri¢ted income lund8 15 15 23,720 23.720 67,841 52,906 53,754 67,841 TOTAL CHARtrY FUNDS 67,841 23,720 91.561 106,660 For the period in question the company was entiued lo the exernplion conferred by Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, and th81 no notice has been deposited under se¢ts'on 476 in relation lo ils accounts for the finan¢ial year. The diredors acknowledgè their rèsrK>nsilylib"g$ foi complyng wth the requiremgnts of the Companies Act 20(￿ with rgspect to accounting records and the prgparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions apF4icable to companies subject to thè small companies. regime. Approved by the Iruslees on 13 July 2026 Ggorge Devlin- Chair of Tnjstees The notes on pages 13 to 25 form part of these aC(￿nts. Page 11 The Toy House Statement of Cash Flows For Th• Y•ar End•d 31 August 2025 RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTNITIES 2025 2024 N81 movement In funds Add back depreciation Decreasellincreasel in deblors Incre85elltle¢re8sel in creditors 115,0991 1.569 13251 15581 38,193 1,692 532 1,156 NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTivrriES 114.4131 41,573 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT ACTivrriES: Purchase of fixed assets 15991 NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTMTIES 15991 INCREASEIIDECREASEI IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS DURING THE YEAR 11S,0121 41,573 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BROUGHT FORWARD 99.144 57,571 CASH ANO CASH EQUNALENTS CARRIED FORWARD 84.132 99,144 Page 12 The Toy House Notes to the Financial Statements For Th• Y•ar End•d 31 August 2025 1 A¢¢ountlng Poll¢l•$ 1.1 Basls of preparation and assessment of golng concern The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or iransacts'on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financi81 ststements have been prepared in aC￿rdanCe wth the Statement of Recomrnended Praclica.. A¢counts"ng and Reports"ng by Charilies prtrpanng their accounts in ac¢ordan¢e with the Finan¢i81 Rewrting Standard applicaNe in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021, effective 1st January 2019, and thè Financial Repo￿n9 Standard applicablè in thè Unitèd Kingdom and Rèpublic of Irèland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity constilules 8 public benefit enlity as defined by FRS 102. The tnjstèes Consider that thère are no matèrial uncertaintiès about the charitys ability lo continue as a going concem. 1.2 Funds structur• Restricted funds are funds which are lo be used in accordance with specific restrictions imp05ed by the donor or trust deed. There are 1 restricled funds. Unrestricted income fvnds comprise Ihose funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the Chafitsble objects. Unrestricted funds inclu¢Je designated fvnds vth8re the trustees, al thgir dis¢rets'on, havo crèated a fund for a spècific purpw. Further détsils of aach lund ar8 disdosad in note 15. 1.3 Income r•cognltlon All income is recognised once the charity has enliuemenl lo Ihe income. il is probable that the income will be received and the amouni of income receivable can bè measured reliably. Donations are re¢ognise