Al l.'li 2026 ANNUAL REPORT SELFA YOUR LOCAL CHILDREN'S CHARITY Charity number: 1169686
WELCOME
When I look back on the last 12 months, one word comes to mind: Growth. This year has been one of the most challenging, rewarding and important years in SELFA's history. Demand for our support continues to grow, and over the last year we have supported more than 760 children, young people and their families across our communities. Every number in this report represents a child who needed somewhere to belong, someone to listen, and the opportunity to thrive. Behind those numbers is an incredible team.
Half of our staff team joined SELFA during 2025. Alongside welcoming new colleagues, we also navigated three staff departures and three maternity leaves. There were moments when it felt like the ground was constantly shifting beneath our feet. Yet through it all, the team showed up for children and families every single day with compassion, creativity and determination.
I am privileged to work alongside a brilliant group of people who are leaders in their own right. They challenge, support and inspire me, and I do not take that lightly. This year has also been a period of personal growth for me as a leader. There have been successes to celebrate and mistakes to learn from. We have tried new things, adapted quickly when plans changed, and continued to learn as we go. That's the reality of leading a charity in today's world.
We haven't achieved this alone. Thank you to our funders, partners, volunteers, trustees, supporters and everyone who believes in what SELFA stands for.
Together, we are creating opportunities, building belonging and helping children and young people believe in their future. I couldn't be more proud of what we have achieved this year, and I am excited about what comes next.
SELFA Chief Officer Emma Pears
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Our Mission
To support children and families experiencing vulnerabilities, to build resilience, thrive and achieve
Our Vision
A community where all children and young people are celebrated and know they belong.
Our Services
We support children, young people and parents through health and wellbeing programmes, mental health provision and targeted holiday activities.
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Children, young people & parents supported
We supported an average of 196 children, young people and parents every week
800 600 A total of 763 children, 400 young people & parents accessed our services 200 in 2025-2026 0 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026
88% 79% 94% 83% Developed Saw an Became more Showed an positive improvement independent improvement in relationships in resilience self-esteem and a sense of belonging
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Health & wellbeing programmes
5967 attendances 698 sessions
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Projects Details
Primary age
Two in North Craven and five in Skipton
groups
SEND weekend Five groups for children and young people with profound and
groups multiple disabilities where we provide a high level of support
Two in North Craven and three in Skipton, plus our Youth
Youth groups
Board
SELFA Group for young adults aged 18-25 to tackle the health
Springboard inequalities
Parent groups Three groups for parents, including a dad’s group
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Jay’s story
Jay* attends SELFA’s SEND weekend sessions, family activities and holiday trips. When he first joined, he had recently started at a new specialist school and his family were anxious about how he would cope in another unfamiliar setting. Prior to SELFA, Jay had limited opportunities to socialise or access suitable activities, and his family had few chances for short breaks or support.
Jay initially joined a larger group but was very quiet, relied heavily on adult support and could feel overwhelmed, sometimes needing time away. As a young person who communicates non-verbally, he found it difficult to communicate his needs, so building trust was key. SELFA introduced him gradually, supporting him to use signs, gestures and symbols and access quieter spaces.
Over time, Jay built positive relationships with staff and peers, including others from his school, and moved into a smaller group better suited to his needs. He now arrives excited, joins in happily and engages with activities and friendships, increasingly choosing time with other young people. His communication has developed, with more use of gestures, Makaton and vocalisations, enabling him to better express his preferences and share his experiences.
His family report he is happier, more settled and less frustrated, and have seen him show kindness towards others. They describe SELFA as a lifeline, giving them support, valuable time together and access to experiences they would otherwise find difficult, sharing that it is now something they look forward to each week as a family.
The consistency of support has made a meaningful difference to their overall wellbeing and confidence as a family.
*The child’s name has been changed.
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Spotlight on: SELFA Springboard
SELFA’s Springboard programme is a weekly, community-based group for young adults aged 18–25 with learning disabilities, neurodiversity and/or mental health needs. It provides a safe, supportive space where participants can build relationships, reduce isolation and feel part of their community, while developing confidence and independence.
Through practical, skills-based sessions, young adults are supported to better manage their health and wellbeing and build everyday life skills. They gain knowledge of services such as mental health support, social prescribing and wider community provision, helping them to make informed choices and access support more independently. Partnership working and visiting professionals enhance sessions, bringing relevant information into a familiar setting.
Peer support is central to Springboard, with young adults encouraged to share experiences, support one another and contribute to the group. This approach builds confidence, strengthens social connections and ensures the programme remains responsive to their needs.
Overall, Springboard provides early, accessible support that helps young adults feel more confident, connected and able to manage their wellbeing, supporting a more independent transition into adulthood. It also creates a strong foundation for engagement with community services and opportunities beyond the programme.
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Mental health provision
2562 attendances 970 sessions
SELFA’s mental health provision offers accessible, preventative, and responsive support for children and young people experiencing a range of emotional wellbeing needs.
Our blended model combines wellbeing cafés, Wellbeing Warriors group sessions, counselling and mentoring, enabling children to access the right support at the right time.
The wellbeing cafés provide safe, welcoming spaces to build confidence, reduce isolation, and introduce children and families to wider SELFA support. Wellbeing Warriors continues to provide early intervention in a group setting, encouraging children and young people to explore their feelings and emotions while being supported by our Children and Young People’s Workers. Counselling and mentoring provide more focused 1:1 therapeutic support, offering a safe, confidential space to explore worries, build coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience, and develop trusted relationships with skilled adults.
Together, over the last year this integrated offer has improved emotional wellbeing and enabled us to work collaboratively with families, schools, and professionals to respond early and in the best interests of each child.
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Spotlight on: Wellbeing Warriors
This year, Wellbeing Warriors continued to provide early intervention support for children and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional distress and other wellbeing challenges. Delivered in partnership with local schools, the programme creates safe, supportive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop coping strategies and strengthen their emotional resilience.
Through a combination of practical activities, group discussions and creative approaches, children explored topics such as managing worries, understanding emotions, building healthy relationships and developing positive self esteem. The programme encourages young people to recognise their strengths, support one another and feel more confident in seeking help when they need it.
Feedback from participants and schools has been overwhelmingly positive. Young people reported feeling less alone in their experiences, more able to manage difficult emotions and more confident in school and everyday life. School staff highlighted improvements in confidence, engagement and peer relationships, as well as the value of providing support before difficulties reach crisis point.
Alongside direct delivery, we continued to strengthen partnerships with schools and other organisations to extend the reach of Wellbeing Warriors. Interest in the programme continues to grow, reflecting the increasing need for accessible mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people.
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At a time when many young people are facing significant challenges, Wellbeing Warriors remains an important part of SELFA's commitment to helping children and families thrive. By equipping young people with practical tools, supportive relationships and a greater understanding of their wellbeing, the programme is helping to build stronger, healthier and more resilient communities for the future.
Average % improvement over 10-week Wellbeing Warriors programme
I know which things can affect my emotions or put me in a bad mood I know it is important to communicate my feelings with others I can tell the difference between physical and mental health I know that everyone feels emotions differently and at different times I am able to notice how I am feeling I believe I am special just the way I am I can control my words and actions, even when I'm upset, angry or worried I can name lots of different emotions I can talk to other people about how I feel I can usually cope when things go wrong I have someone to go to when I need help or support I notice when my emotions start to change I know different things to do which help me to feel calm 0 20 40 60 80 100
25 234 cohorts sessions
172 children & young people
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Rohan’s story
Rohan* accessed SELFA’s counselling service following a referral from his father. He had experienced significant disruption, including family breakdown and abuse, and was struggling to understand and regulate his emotions. He also has ADHD and had disengaged from mainstream school, attending a pupil referral unit.
At the start of support, Rohan found it difficult to express how he felt and often became overwhelmed. His goal was to better understand his emotions and develop ways to manage them. He initially found it challenging to trust others and engage in conversations about his experiences.
Through a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach, Rohan was supported to explore his emotions at his own pace. Sessions focused on building trust and helping him identify and name feelings, understand links between experiences and behaviour, and develop strategies for emotional regulation. Support was tailored to his needs, using creative and ageappropriate approaches, helping him to engage more confidently over time.
By the end of counselling, Rohan had made clear progress. He was better able to express his feelings, reflect on his experiences and communicate with his father, leading to improved relationships at home. He showed greater emotional awareness and reduced conflict, and was increasingly able to manage difficult situations more calmly.
He is now preparing to transition back into mainstream school, with ongoing support to continue building confidence and stability.
*The child’s name has been changed.
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Holiday activities
SELFA’s holiday activity programme provides vital support for children and young people during school breaks, when many face increased isolation, reduced routine and limited access to positive experiences. For the families we work with, barriers such as cost, transport and rural isolation can make holidays particularly challenging. Our programme ensures children and young people can access safe, inclusive, enriching activities, while giving parents reassurance and valuable respite.
Across the year, young people took part in a wide range of activities, from outdoor adventures and creative sessions to sports and trips to local and regional venues. These experiences are carefully planned to offer enjoyment and opportunities for learning in a supportive environment. They help young people try new things, build confidence and develop important life skills, while encouraging teamwork and social interaction. We also provided healthy meals and snacks, reducing pressure on family budgets and ensuring participation.
“This summer has been really difficult for us as a family. It’s been amazing for L to get out and enjoy activities with SELFA. Before coming she struggled with friendships; she now has a group of friends which is great to see” - Parent
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Our provision is shaped by the needs of those we support, many of whom face social, emotional or financial challenges. Through trusted relationships with staff and positive peer environments, they build resilience, develop friendships and gain a strong sense of belonging. Activities support fun, personal growth, independence and wellbeing.
Every holiday, Northern Rail has provided SELFA with train tickets so we can take children and young people on trips. Our partnership with Northern has helped increase knowledge of safety around trains, and use of public transport, given young people opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible, overcome rural isolation, supported families with the cost-of-living crisis and built friendships between young people with different life experiences.
The impact is clear. Young people leave sessions feeling more confident, connected and positive, often achieving things they never thought possible. As one parent shared, “We hadn’t left the house for days… but the promise of a SELFA trip got him up and out.” Families tell us the programme transforms school breaks into a time of fun, friendship and opportunity.
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Finances Income £591,320 Investment Income. £19,403 Other Income, É10.204 Grants. £507.683 Donations. £54,029 Expenditure £559,850 Runnlng costs. £53.337 Fundraising. £403 Staff costs, £417.464 Actlvlty costs, £88,646 14
Charity information
STRUCTURE & GOVERNANCE
The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 2nd February 2021. The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) formed on 14th October 2016.
REGISTRATION
Reg. Number: 1169686 (Previously 1124020) Address: 1 Elliot Street. Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1PE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
BANKERS
Jane Ascroft Accountancy Limited Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Virgin Money UK PLC Jubilee House Gosforth Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4PL
TRUSTEES
Judith Holliday (Chair) Susan Bailey (Treasurer) Fiona Busfield Simon Collings (resigned May 25) George Garland Caroline Kilvington (appointed Nov 25) Joanne Lloyd Patricia Lord Nicola Shoesmith (resigned March 26) Timothy Squire-Watt (appointed Nov 25) Heather Tattersall
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Governance
OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
The objects of the charity as included in the Constitution are:
The relief of vulnerable, disadvantaged and disabled children and young people, their families and/or carers, in particular, but not exclusively, by the provision of health and wellbeing programmes, peer support groups, targeted holiday workshops and trips and residential breaks.
POWERS AND DELEGATIONS
The Board of Trustees hold all the charity’s powers and authorities. The Board is ultimately responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of the charity and the protection of its assets. The Board meets formally four times a year. Day-to-day running of the charity is the responsibility of the Chief Officer, Emma Pears.
The Trustees of the charity are appointed by the Board.
New Trustees attend an initial meeting where they are provided with a full report on the charity’s activities and what their roles and responsibilities are as Trustees. Trustees are encouraged to call meetings of Trustees whenever they feel it is necessary to discuss any issues that arise. Ongoing training is available as needed.
RISK MANAGEMENT
SELFA maintains a risk register and the Board of Trustees ensure that all major risks to which the charity is exposed are reviewed on a regular basis and that the systems and procedures are in place to manage these risks.
STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
SELFA’s Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
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The Trustees review and agree financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity.
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the employees of the charity maintain proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity Commission’s requirements.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The names of Trustees who served during the year are set out on page 15.
STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, ‘Charities and Public Benefit’.
That guidance addresses the need for all charities’ aims to be, demonstrably, for the public benefit.
SELFA delivers its objectives through a range of support services, including out-of-school enrichment activities, in-school group work, one-to-one mentoring, and counselling. Achievements over the year are highlighted in this report. We aim to support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in our society, and no person is excluded on the grounds of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or social position.
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Financial Review
The financial statements of the charity are prepared on an accruals basis and in accordance with Charity Commission regulations.
OVERVIEW
SELFA’s income decreased from £664,021 to £591,320. Public sector funding (including income received directly from statutory bodies but excluding funding distributed via independent charities) accounted for 21% of total income. The National Lottery Community Fund continued to be a key funder, and we received significant grants from Youth in Mind, the Forte Charitable Foundation and The Rank Foundation.
Expenditure was £559,850, an increase on £515,291 in 2024-25.
RESERVES POLICY
It is the policy of the Trustees to maintain the unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a level of 3 to 12 months expenditure, ideally between 6 and 12 months. This level is required to:
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Meet contractual liabilities should SELFA have to close. This includes redundancy pay, amounts due to creditors and commitments under leases To ensure SELFA can continue to provide a stable and quality service, including minimising recruitment, staff training, staff induction and marketing costs by avoiding redundancies caused by financial crisis To meet unexpected costs like the breakdown of essential equipment, staff cover due to illness or periods of extended leave To replace equipment as it wears out
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To provide working capital when funding is paid in arrears
The current unrestricted reserves are £493,035, which equates to 10.6 months operating costs based on 2025/26 expenditure.
The Trustees’ Report, incorporating the Financial Statement, was approved by the Board on 23rd July 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Emma Pears, Chief Officer Judith Holliday, Chair of Trustees
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Independent examiner’s report
Report to the Trustees of SELFA Charitable Incorporated Organisation (“the CIO”).
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2026, which are set out on pages 20 to 32.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF THE REPORT
As the charity trustees of the CIO you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the CIO’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)b of the Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S STATEMENT
Since the Trust’s gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in Section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the CIO as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records; or
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The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jane Ascroft Accountancy Limited Enterprise House Harmire Enterprise Park Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8XT
Signed:
Date: 20th May 2026
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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ending 31 March 2026
| 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Income and endowments | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 54,029 | 507,683 | 561,713 | 626,593 |
| Other trading activities | 4 | - | 7,554 | 7,554 | - |
| Investment income | 5 | 19,403 | - | 19,403 | 19,368 |
| Other income | 6 | 2,650 | - | 2,650 | 18,060 |
| Total income | 76,083 | 515,237 | 591,320 | 664,021 | |
| Expenditure | |||||
| Expenditure on raising funds | |||||
| Costs of raising donations | 7 | 403 | - | 403 | 2,358 |
| and legacies | |||||
| Expenditure on charitable activities |
8-10 | 36,656 | 522,791 | 559,447 | 512,933 |
| Total expenditure | 37,059 | 522,791 | 559,850 | 515,291 | |
| Net income/ (expenditure) | 39,024 | (7,554) | 31,470 | 148,730 | |
| Transfers between funds | (1,000) | 1,000 | - | - | |
| Net movement in funds | 38,024 | (6,554) | 31,470 | 148,730 | |
| Reconciliation of funds | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 455,011 | 9,003 | 464,015 | 315,284 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 493,035 | 2,449 | 495,485 | 464,015 |
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Balance sheet as at 31 March 2026
| 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 12 | 867 | - | 867 | 1,283 |
| Total fixed assets | 867 | - | 867 | 1,283 | |
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 13 | 5,100 | 3,098 | 8,198 | 6,158 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 14 | 487,068 | 230,822 | 717,890 | 649,706 |
| Total current assets | 492,168 | **233,920 ** | **726,088 ** | 655,864 | |
| Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
15 | - | 4,488 | 4,488 | 8,352 |
| Deferred liabilities | 16 | - | 226,983 | 226,983 | 184,780 |
| Total current liabilities | - | 231,471 | 231,471 | 193,132 | |
| Net current assets | 492,168 | **2,449 ** | **494,617 ** | 462,732 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | 493,035 | 2,449 | 495,485 | 464,015 | |
| Total net assets or liabilities | 493,035 | **2,449 ** | **495,485 ** | 464,015 | |
| Funds | |||||
| Unrestricted funds | 493,035 | - | 493,035 | 455,011 | |
| Restricted funds | - | 2,449 | 2,449 | 9,003 | |
| Total funds | 493,035 | **2,449 ** | **495,485 ** | 464,015 |
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Cash flow statement
| 2026 £ 2025 £ |
2026 £ 2025 £ |
2026 £ 2025 £ |
2026 £ 2025 £ |
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| Cash flows from operating activities Net income/(expenditure) 31,470 148,730 |
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| 31,470 | 148,730 | ||
| Adjustments for: | |||
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 415 | 415 | |
| Other interest receivable and similar income | (19,403) | (19,368) | |
| Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets | - | 1,305 | |
| Changes for: | |||
| Trade and other debtors | (2,040) | (2,334) | |
| Trade and other creditors | (3,864) | (4,025) | |
| Deferred income | 42,203 | 29,120 | |
| Cash generated from operations | 48,781 | 153,842 | |
| Interest received | 19,403 | 19,368 | |
| Net cash from operating activities | 68,184 | 173,211 | |
| Cash flows from investing activities | |||
| Proceeds from sale of tangible assets | - | - | |
| Purchases of tangible assets | - | - | |
| Net cash from investing activities | - | - | |
| Net increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 68,184 173,211 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year 649,706 476,495 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Year 717,890 649,706 Analysis of Changes in Net Debt At 1 Apr 2025 Cash flows At 31 Mar 2026 Cash at bank and in hand 649,706 68,184 717,890 |
68,184 | 173,211 | |
| 649,706 68,184 717,890 |
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Notes
3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2025 Unrestricted funds £ |
2025 Restricted funds £ |
2025 Total funds £ |
2024 Total funds £ |
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| Donations | ||||
| Pupil Premium | 18,486 | - | 18,486 | 17,249 |
| Corporate Donations | 10,908 | - | 10,908 | 31,153 |
| Other Donations | 24,227 | - | 24,227 | 31,892 |
| Gift aid | 409 | - | 409 | 2,305 |
| Legacies | ||||
| Legacies | - | - | - | 38,091 |
| Grants | ||||
| Beyondly | - | - | - | 10,451 |
| Bradford District & Craven Health and Care Partnership |
- | 49,183 | 49,183 | - |
| Children in Need | - | - | - | 7,159 |
| Co-op Local Community Fund | - | - | - | 7,157 |
| Forte Charitable Foundation | - | 20,067 | 20,067 | 12,667 |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | - | 6,111 | 6,111 | 13,889 |
| Hargreaves Foundation | - | 10,226 | 10,226 | - |
| Health Lottery Foundation | - | 5,833 | 5,833 | - |
| Hubbub | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| Igen Trust | - | 18,689 | 18,689 | 53,587 |
| Invictus | - | 8,266 | 8,266 | - |
| Kentown Wizard Foundation | - | 10,938 | 10,938 | 15,625 |
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3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES (CONT.)
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Keith Howard Foundation | - | 8,534 | 8,534 | - |
| National Lottery Community Fund | - | 121,675 | 121,675 | 90,127 |
| North Yorkshire Council | - | 2,796 | 2,796 | 23,759 |
| North Yorkshire Police | 9,558 | 9,558 | 12,505 | |
| North Yorkshire Sport | - | 617 | 617 | 8,029 |
| North Yorkshire Together | - | 52,974 | 52,974 | 57,212 |
| Safe Spaces | - | 19,440 | 19,440 | 21,160 |
| Sport England | - | - | - | 5,304 |
| St. James's Place | - | 10,891 | 10,891 | 7,569 |
| The Rank Foundation | - | 31,000 | 31,000 | 30,000 |
| Two Ridings Community Foundation | - | 5,118 | 5,118 | - |
| VCS Alliance | - | 856 | 856 | 19,384 |
| Victoria Wood Foundation | - | 5,000 | 5,000 | - |
| Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust | - | 2,270 | 2,270 | 6,010 |
| Youth in Mind | - | 78,615 | 78,615 | 31,499 |
| Grants under £5,000 | - | 29,027 | 29,027 | 67,810 |
| 54,029 | 507,683 | 561,713 | 626,593 |
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Contracts | - | 7,554 | 7,554 | - |
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5. INVESTMENT INCOME
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Bank interest receivable | 19,403 | - | 19,403 | 19,368 |
6. OTHER INCOME
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Salary cost recovery | 1,397 | - | 1,397 | 13,203 |
| Other income | 1,254 | - | 1,254 | 831 |
| Second-hand sale | - | 4,026 | ||
| 2,650 | - | 2,650 | 18,060 |
7. COST OF RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Costs of raising donations and legacies |
403 | - | 403 | 2,358 |
| 8. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE | ||||
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Charitable expenditure | 36,656 | 522,791 | 559,447 | 512,933 |
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9. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE
| Activities undertaken | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| directly | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Charitable expenditure | 559,447 | 559,447 | 512,933 |
10. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| 2026 | 2026 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | 2026 Total | 2025 Total | |
| funds | funds | funds | funds | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Activity costs | ||||
| Transport/travel | 935 | 28,120 | 29,055 | 27,800 |
| Admission costs | 350 | 13,665 | 14,015 | 18,108 |
| Equipment | - | 176 | 176 | 40 |
| Food & drink | 8 | 9,067 | 9,075 | 8,991 |
| Professional hire | 500 | 16,705 | 17,205 | 21,881 |
| Resources/materials | 54 | 4,489 | 4,543 | 5,640 |
| Venue hire | 670 | 11,273 | 11,943 | 13,062 |
| Other costs | - | 2,635 | 2,635 | 988 |
| Community Fridge costs | - | - | - | 1,852 |
| Consultancy | 540 | 6,200 | 6,740 | 5,578 |
| Depreciation | 415 | - | 415 | 1,720 |
| Employee costs | 29,297 | 388,167 | 417,464 | 367,324 |
| IT Costs | 700 | 8,587 | 9,287 | 13,272 |
| Premises costs | 111 | 13,521 | 13,632 | 10,170 |
| Training | - | 9,777 | 9,777 | 5,842 |
| Transport/travel | 2,362 | 4,720 | 7,082 | 2,409 |
| Other costs | 714 | 5,690 | 6,404 | 8,257 |
| 36,656 | 522,791 | 559,447 | 512,933 |
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11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
| 11. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS | ||
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| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Gross salaries | 377,320 | 337,806 |
| Social security costs | 32,638 | 22,804 |
| Pensions | 7,506 | 6,713 |
| 417,464 | 367,324 |
The average number of employees during the year was 24. The average full-time equivalent was 12.2. Key Management Personnel
| Key Management Personnel | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Chief Officer | 64,524 | 49,384 |
| 12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||
| Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ |
Total £ |
|
| Cost | ||
| At 1 April 2025 | 2,078 | 2,078 |
| Additions | - | - |
| Disposals | - | - |
| At 31 March 2026 | 2,078 | 2,078 |
| Depreciation | ||
| At 1 April 2025 | 795 | 795 |
| Charge for the year | 415 | 415 |
| On disposals | - | - |
| At 31 March 2026 | 1,211 | 1,211 |
| Net book value | ||
| At 31st March 2025 | 1,283 | 1,283 |
| At 31st March 2026 | 867 | 867 |
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13. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
| 13. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Debtors | 5,100 | 413 |
| Prepayments | 3,098 | 5,745 |
| 8,198 | 6,158 | |
| 14. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| CAF Bank Current Account | 3,299 | 179,228 |
| Virgin Money Current Account | 124,109 | - |
| Flagstone Deposits | 589,451 | 470,363 |
| Undeposited Receipts | 1,000 | - |
| Petty Cash | 31 | 116 |
| 717,890 | 649,706 | |
| 15. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Creditors | 4,488 | 8,352 |
| Accruals | - | - |
| 4,488 | 8,352 | |
| 16. DEFERRED LIABILITIES | ||
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Balance at 1 April | 184,780 | 155,660 |
| Amounts deferred in year | 226,983 | 184,780 |
| Released to income | (184,780) | (155,660) |
| Balance at 31 March | 226,983 | 184,780 |
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17. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| At 1 April | At 31 March | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 2026 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 455,011 | 76,083 | (37,059) | (1,000) | 493,035 |
| 455,011 | 76,083 | (37,059) | (1,000) | 493,035 | |
| At 1 April | At 31 March | ||||
| 2024 | Income | Expenditure | Transfers | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 315,284 | 148,178 | (21,545) | 13,094 | 455,011 |
| 315,284 | 148,178 | (21,545) | 13,094 | 455,011 |
18. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| 18. RESTRICTED FUNDS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance | Balance | ||||
| b/f | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | c/f | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| 29th May 1961 | - | 327 | (327) | - | - |
| 3R Foundation | 111 | - | (111) | - | - |
| Boshier Hinton | - | 1,360 | (1,360) | - | - |
| Bradford District & Craven Health and Care Partnership |
- | 49,183 | (49,183) | - | - |
| Cash For Kids | - | 1,000 | (2,000) | 1,000 | - |
| Co-op Local Community Fund | 4,390 | - | (2,683) | - | 1,708 |
| Feeding Britain | - | 1,800 | (1,800) | - | - |
| Forte Charitable Foundation | - | 20,067 | (20,067) | - | - |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | - | 6,111 | (6,111) | - | - |
| Happy Days Children's Charity | - | 1,000 | (1,000) | - | - |
| Hargreaves Foundation | - | 10,226 | (10,226) | - | - |
| Health Lottery Foundation | - | 5,833 | (5,833) | - | - |
| Igen Trust | - | 18,689 | (18,689) | - | - |
| Invictus Wellbeing | - | 8,266 | (8,266) | - | - |
| John Horseman Trust | - | 3,402 | (3,402) | - | - |
| Keith Howard Foundation | - | 8,534 | (8,534) | - | - |
| Kentown Wizard Foundation | - | 10,938 | (10,938) | - | - |
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18. RESTRICTED FUNDS (CONT.)
| Balance | Balance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| b/f | Incoming | Outgoing | Transfers | c/f | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Masonic Charitable Foundation | - | 3,090 | (3,090) | - | - |
| Metis Trust | - | 572 | (572) | - | - |
| Mind in Harrogate | - | 4,712 | (4,712) | - | - |
| National Lottery Community Fund | - | 121,675 | (121,675) | - | - |
| North Yorkshire Council | 1,365 | 2,796 | (4,161) | - | - |
| North Yorkshire Police | - | 9,558 | (9,558) | - | - |
| North Yorkshire Sport | - | 617 | (617) | - | - |
| North Yorkshire Together | - | 60,528 | (60,528) | - | - |
| Rank Foundation | 1,100 | 31,000 | (32,100) | - | - |
| Rotary Club of Skipton | - | 500 | (500) | - | - |
| Rotary Club of Skipton Craven | - | 800 | (800) | - | - |
| Safe Spaces | (280) | 19,440 | (19,160) | - | - |
| Screwfix | - | 2,958 | (2,958) | - | - |
| Skipton Mechanics' Institute | - | 404 | (404) | - | - |
| Skipton Temperance Hall | 862 | 3,000 | (3,120) | - | 742 |
| Souter Charitable Trust | - | 1,645 | (1,645) | - | - |
| St. James's Place Foundation | - | 10,891 | (10,891) | - | - |
| Sylvia & Colin Shepherd | - | 500 | (500) | - | - |
| Tarn Moor Estate | 1,990 | - | (1,990) | - | - |
| Toy Trust | - | 1,956 | (1,956) | - | - |
| Two Ridings Community Foundation (Williams Family Fund) |
- | 5,118 | (5,118) | - | - |
| VCS Alliance | - | 856 | (856) | - | - |
| Victoria Wood Foundation | - | 5,000 | (5,000) | - | - |
| Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust | (535) | 2,270 | (1,735) | - | - |
| Youth in Mind | - | 78,615 | (78,615) | - | - |
| 9,003 | 515,237 | (522,791) | 1,000 | 2,449 |
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18. RESTRICTED FUNDS (CONT.)
Fund name Purpose of restriction 29th May 1961 Charity Holiday activities 3R Foundation Forest school equipment Boshier Hinton Foundation Nell Bank Outdoor Centre trips Cash For Kids Meal provision over summer holidays Co-op Local Community Fund Provision of food at sessions Core20 NHS Project supporting young adults and parents Feeding Britain Holiday activities Forte Charitable Trust Core costs Garfield Weston Foundation Core costs Happy Days Children's Charity Blackpool Pleasure Beach trip Hargreaves Foundation Sports based activities for young people Health Lottery Foundation Wellness girls group Igen Trust (1) Pathfinders Project (2) North Craven mental health support (3) Primary-age sports activities Invictus Wellbeing 1:1 counselling and therapeutic support John Horseman Trust SEND clubs Keith Howard Foundation Sports based activities for young people Kentown Wizard Foundation SEND rebound clubs Masonic Charitable Foundation Core costs Metis Trust Services for children and young people Mind in Harrogate Wellbeing Warriors programme National Lottery Charitable Foundation (1) Springboard Project (2) SEND services
North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Police North Yorkshire Sport North Yorkshire Together Rank Foundation
(1) Supported volunteering programme (2) Youth Board project (3) Youth engagement project
Youth groups in North Craven Sports based activities for young people Holiday activities
(1) Mental Health Worker costs (2) Training bursaries
Rotary Club of Skipton Rotary Club of Skipton & Craven Safe Spaces
Christmas pantomimes
Stockeld Park family trip Mental health support
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18. RESTRICTED FUNDS (CONT.)
| Fund name | Purpose of restriction |
|---|---|
| Screwfix | Storage for new premises |
| Skipton Mechanics' Institute | Nell Bank Outdoor Centre trips |
| Skipton Temperance Hall | Services for children and young people |
| Souter Charitable Trust | Holiday activities |
| St. James's Place Foundation | Primary-aged clubs in North Craven |
| Sylvia & Colin Shepherd | Smile primary-age project |
| Tarn Moor Estate | Holiday activities |
| Toy Trust | Holiday activities |
| Two Ridings Community Foundation (Williams Family Fund) |
Smile primary-age project |
| VCS Alliance | Strategic development |
| Victoria Wood Foundation | The Knotted Project theatre & resilience sessions |
| Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust | Outdoor activity costs |
| Youth in Mind | Mighty Minds project |
19. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No out-of pocket expenses were reimbursed to trustees.
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We'd like to thank all our donors for their generous support
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and a special thank you to ...
... all the individuals who donated to SELFA, undertook sponsored challenges; organised fundraising events; gave raffle prices, toys and resources; or volunteered their time at our activities.
SELFA wouldn’t work without you!
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