Give Us A Break
Reports & Accounts
Financial Year Ending 31/12/2024
Contents
Legal & Administrative Details Trustees Report Receipts & Payments Statement Asset & Liability Statement Notes to the Accounts ~~oo~~
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Legal & Administrative Details
Charity Name: Give Us A Break
Charity Number: 1169333 Charity Address: 23 Kynance Grove Bilston WV148GR
Trustees: Claire Dainty Eleanor Rosanne Biggs Kirsty Wassell Linda Whiddon Lindsay Kinght (Resigned 19/09/2024) Lindsey Douglas (Appointed 19/09/2024) Richard James Edward Shaylor (Appointed 19/09/2024)
Trustees Report
Objects of the charity
To support children with complex disabilities by organising accessible and inclusive activities. To provide respite for families and carers by offering engaging and safe environments for children. To promote public awareness of the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families.
Summary of the charity's main activities and achievements
To further the above objects and vision, the charity’s main activities and achievements were as follows:
During 2024 the charity were awarded The Kings Award for Voluntary Service. The charity continued to offer activities that met the needs of the members every school holiday and at weekends.
In planning the activities, the trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.
Financial Review
The charity’s total income for the year was £20,524, primarily generated through donations, grants, and fundraising activities. This represents an increase of 117% compared to the previous year, reflecting successful community engagement and grant applications.
Expenditure for the year totalled £9750, with most funds directed toward activities for children with complex disabilities.
At the end of the financial year, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £18,173, exceeding the minimum reserves target of £9,000. These reserves provide a strong financial foundation, ensuring the charity can continue its work even if income fluctuates.
The trustees remain mindful of financial risks, including potential changes in grant funding and rising operational costs. To mitigate these risks, the charity will continue to diversify its income streams and seek cost efficiencies where possible.
Looking ahead, the trustees plan to invest in specific initiatives such as enhancing activities, expanding outreach efforts, or upgrading technology to further the charity’s mission.
Reserves Policy
The charity aims to hold a minimum of £9,000 as unrestricted cash reserves to ensure continued operations should income or expenditure vary adversely. At the year end, the charity held unrestricted cash reserves of £18,173, exceeding the minimum target.
Receipts & Payments Statement
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receipts | ||||
| Donations & Legacies | ||||
| Donations | 18,185 | 0 | 18,185 | 8,949 |
| Gift Aid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grants | 2,340 | 0 | 2,340 | 652 |
| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Event Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Investments | ||||
| Bank Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trading Activities | ||||
| Rental Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sales | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | ||||
| Loans Received | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Income | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale of Fixed Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sale of Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total receipts | 20,524 | 0 | 20,524 | 9,601 |
| Payments | ||||
| Charitable Activities | ||||
| Activities | 6,748 | 0 | 6,748 | 8,171 |
| Admin | 2,593 | 0 | 2,593 | 1,430 |
| Advertising | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank Charges | 168 | 0 | 168 | 0 |
| Event Costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gifts Given | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Expenditure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Premises | 120 | 0 | 120 | 0 |
| Staff Costs | 121 | 0 | 121 | 0 |
| Governance Costs | ||||
| Governance Costs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | ||||
| Fixed Asset Purchases | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loans Repaid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Money Invested | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total payments | 9,750 | 0 | 9,750 | 9,601 |
| Net Receipts / Payments (before transfers) |
10,774 | 0 | 10,774 | 0 |
| Fund Transfers In | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fund Transfers Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Net Movement of Cash Funds | 10,774 | 0 | 10,774 | 0 |
| Total Cash Funds Brought Forward |
7,532 | 0 | 7,532 | 7,532 |
| Total Cash Funds Carried Forward |
18,306 | 0 | 18,306 | 7,532 |
| Represented By | ||||
| General (Unrestricted) | 18,306 | 0 | 18,306 | 7,532 |
Asset & Liability Statement
Cash Assets
| Cash Assets | Cash Assets | Cash Assets | Cash Assets | Cash Assets | Cash Assets | Cash Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | |||
| General (Unrestricted) | 18,306 | 0 | 18,306 | 7,532 | ||
| Other Monetary Assets | ||||||
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | ||
| Gift Aid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Stock | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Investment Assets | ||||||
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | ||
| Property | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Investment Accounts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Fixed Assets | ||||||
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | ||
| Land & Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Music & PA Equipment | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Computers & IT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Furniture | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Motor Vehicles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Liabilities | ||||||
| Notes | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Prior Year | ||
| Loans Outstanding | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Pension Payment Owed |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| HMRC Payments Owed |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Independent Examination Fee Due |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes to the Accounts
Accounting Policies
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.
Transactions to Related Parties
There were no transactions related parties during the accounting period.
Movement of Funds
| Fund Name | Opening Balance | Income | Expenditure | Fund Transfers | Closing Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | |||||
| General (Unrestricted) | 7,532 | 20,524 | 9,750 | 0 | 18,306 |
| Total | 7,532 | 20,524 | 9,750 | 0 | 18,306 |
| Unrestricted Total | 7,532 | 20,524 | 9,750 | 0 | 18,306 |
| Restricted Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 7,532 | 20,524 | 9,750 | 0 | 18,306 |