Charlty reglslratlon number 1170395
HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

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CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Stalement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual ret)ort and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 lo the
financial statemenls and comply with the charitys goveming document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordan￿ with the Finanual Ret)orting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021
(effective 1 January 20191".
Objectives and activities
Summary of Objects
The promotion of social inclusion among children with Down's syndrome and their families who are socially
excluded from society or parts of society, as a result of having Down's syndrome by..
Providing education and infomation to support and enable parentslguardians to maximise educ81ional
opportunities for their children with Down's syndrome.
Raising public awareness of the issues affecting chIld￿n with Down's syndrome and their families, bolh
generally and in relation to their social exclusion.
Providing workshops. forums. advocacy and general support.
Providing recreational facilities and opportunities for chIld￿n with Down's syndrome and their families.
Public benefit
The focus of our activilies remains individual Speech & Language Therapy for each of the children in our group,
assistance with physical development of the children through the provision of assisted cycling support and
physiotherapy, play groups and activities such as fun, educational trips. This benefits the children by developing
their social. gross motor, fine motor, language and communication skills.
We welcome all children with Down's Syndrome regardless of personal background, faith. gender or personal
circumstances and we believe this philosophy of openness lo all enriches everyone through the sharing of skills,
aptitudes and life experiences of our children and their families.
A great contribution is made by the supporters and families of the children at HUFD. We are grateful for the many
hours they have spent helping oul Ihe group. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we
would not have been so successful.
In planning our activities for the year. we kept in mind the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit at our
meetings.
Achievements and pertomiance
Member activities
In Augusl 2023 we were awarded Ihe National Lottery Community Fund for the provision of Speech and
Language therapy. This grant enabled us to continue the provision of vital weekly Speech and Language
sessions for members, and also extend provision to all new members who joined the charity. The therapy has
proven extremely impacfful and has been greatly received by members and their family who see a positive
impact in the development of vital life skills.
In addition to this therapy. Hands Up For Downs has had a committed parent member- Lousie Dent- who has
written and successfully gained some other local grants for members to enjoy physical activities. This year
Louise secured the City and Council of Swansea - Summer of Fun Grant. This financed assisted horse riding
sessions at Clyne Farm. assisted cycling at Bikeability. baby sensory and play sessions with Rubba Bubba, and
supported skateboarding session with Bikeability-

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
This year saw Ihe conlinuation of drama workshops for members which were provided on a weekly basis during
term time. These sessions are run by Talent Manager, Mark Jemiin and are tailored sessions specific lo the
group. During the sessions he works on developing speech, perfomiance, understanding of instructions and also
building confidence in our members. The results have been eX￿ptIOnal and Ihe students who attend have felt
they have benefited greatly in those focus areas.
Fundraising
In May 2023 we hosted the Charity Ball at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea. It was a tremendous event with over
440 guesls, all of whom had a wonderful evening. There was a presentation from the charity and also
entertainment provided. There was a charity auction and raffle which raised a considerable amount for charity.
The ball was a success., raising awareness of the charity among the local community, showcasing the work the
charity does. and raising vital funds.
There have been some notable activities from members and their friends and families alike..
Hands Up For Downs has a long temi local supt)orter - Jen Thomas - who hosts various fundraising
sessions throughout each year. These range from coffee momings. knitting and selling toys and omaments,
and hosting events in the local area. The activities collectively provide vital fundraising.
We continue to re￿1ve donations from supporters of Hands Up for Downs who make regular and substantial
donations.
Swansea Bay Conslruclion Support Group have continued to support HUFD with fundraising at their annual
Dinner.
A local businessman
Adrian Hughes - has supported the charity for some time now, running fundraising
events as well as producing special calendars. which he sells and donates the proceeds to Hands Up For
Downs.
Marathons and sports event - some member parents have competed signrficant sports evenls and charily
fundraising days in order to raise money for the charity-
Many local businesses have fundraised for us including Plexus Fire and Safety, Pennard Golf Club who
made us their Charity of Ihe Year, Ty Hapus who did a long hike and Morgans Hotel who hosted an evening
with the Paint-a-long Lady.
Hands up for Downs Trustees and members have also raised funds during the period through various initiatives
linked to family, schools and employers.
Financial review
Reserves
The chanty had an unrestricled surplus of £23,876 and a reslricted deficit of £3,243 during the year. The free
reserves of the charity totalled £77,31512023'. £53.439).
We have no contract liabilities Ihal we are committed to, however, as a charity that has a commitment to a
significant monthly expenditure on delivering Speech and Language therapy (which is only currently grant funded
by the National Lottery until July 20241 so we have adopted a Reserves Policy which would ensure we have 6-12
months expenditure held in reserve to ensure the continuity of provision of this essential servi￿.
This is due to the Un￿rtaInty of fundraising and donation income. and the ad-hoc nature of grant funding
application success which leads to less certainty of income for financial planning purposes.
We formally review the reserves annually at budget setting and discuss the reserve position at each subsequent
bi-monthly Trustee meeting.
Further financial review details
During this reporting period the funding received was made up predominantly of grant funding amounting lo
£40.320 and extemal fundraising, donations and gifts which amounted to £26,388. Hands up for Downs also
raised £31,788 from intemal fundraising activity.
The provision of SALT remains by far the biggest cost. with a total of just over £57,054 being spent on this single
activily within the extended period.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
We have, within this period, relied heavily on the local community for their continuing support, and internal
fundraising for us to be able to cary out our activities.
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
The organisation became a charitable incorporated organisation on 25 November 2016. The charity's governing
document is CIO - Associalion Registered 25 November 2016.
Trustee selection methods
Al the firsl annual general meeling of the members of the CIO all the charity trustees shall retire from office. At
every subsequent annual general meeting of the members of the CIO. one-third of the charity trustees shall retire
from office.
The charity trustees to retire by rotation shall be those who have been longest in office since their 18St
appointment or reappointrnent.
The vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the annual general meeting; any
vacancies not filled al the annual general meeting may be appointed by the members or charity trustees
(retirement or removal etc).
Additional Governance Issues
There are several policies in place wilh regards to Safeguarding child￿n, such as an Accident Prevenlion Plan,
Safeguarding Policy, E-safety Policy. Anti-bullying Policy. Parental Consent Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy,
Recruitment & Selection Policy, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice, Behaviour Codes for adults and children
and Risk Assessments.
HUFD is affiliated to Ihe Down's Syndrome Association, who cover the groups Public Liability Insurance and
provide advice and training to Members.
All Trustees give Iheir lime voluntarily and receive no remuneralion or other benefils. Re-imbursement of Iravel
expenses is offered. however not currently claimed by Trustees.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Reference and admlnistratlve Infomiation
Charity name:
Hands Up For Downs
Working name:
HUFD
Principal office:
Pen-y-wem
Cefn Stylle Road
Gowerton
Swansea
SA4 3QY
Trustees:
Rachel Dent (Vice Chair)
Lara Smrtnik {Secretaryl
Anne Barker
Alan Santimano
Sam Fisher (Treasurer)
Nicola Preece
Janet Chaplin
Janine Platt (Chair)
Ferial Raine
Independent examiners:
Azets Audit servI￿s
Ty De￿. Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
Bankers:
Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London
E14 5HP
Th t stees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Rachel Dent- Chair
Dated.. 2810112025

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
I report lo the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hands up for Downs (the charity} for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
Re5ponsibililies and basis of report
As the Iruslees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial stalemenls carried out under seclion 145 of the
2011 Ad. In carying out my examination I have followed all the appIl￿ble Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5){bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their a￿)unt5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the
extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
l understand that this ha5 been done in order ft)r financial staternents to provide a true and fair view in
accordance with Generally A￿pted Accounting Practice effective for reporting peri￿s beginning on or after 1
January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act., or
the financial statements do not accord with those records- or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fom and conlenl
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 nol 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 lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo
be reached.
Andrew Howells
Azets Audit Services
Ty Derw, Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8AB
United Kingdom
29 January 2Ck25
Dated..

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and
legacies
Charitable activilies
Other trading
8Ctivilies
26,388
26.388
40,320
26,765
26,765
57,042
40,320
57,042
31,788
31,788
909
909
Total income
58,176
40,320
98.496
27,674
57,042
84,716
Ex
enditure on:
Raising funds
16,367
16.367
1,745
1,745
Charitable activities
17,933
43,563
61.496
2,779
56,968
59,747
Total expenditure
34,300
43,563
Tl.863
4,524
56,968
61,492
Net in¢omel{expenditure)
for the yearl
Net movement in funds
23,876
(3,243}
20,633
23,150
74
23,224
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
53,439
6,566
60,005
30,289
6,492
36,781
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
77,315
3,323
80.638
53,439
6,566
60,005
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
ASAT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
80
71.407
95.041
95.041
71.487
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
(14,403)
{11,482)
Net current assets
80,638
60,005
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
15
3,323
77,315
6,566
53,439
80,638
60,005
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on . 28-01-2025
Sam Fisher- Treasurer

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles
Charity infomiation
Hands up for Downs is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission on
25th November 2016. The principal Offi￿ is Pen-y-wem, Cefn Stylle Road, Gowerton, Swansea, SA4 3QY.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the charity's governing document, the
Charities Act 2011 and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 20191". The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin
1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (A￿unIS and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required lo provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Stalement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial slatements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity- Monetsry
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial stalements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Going concern
Al the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectslion thal the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Iruslees
continue to adopt the going cOn￿M basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objeclives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entilled to it after any perfomance conditions have been mel,
the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donalions are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perforniance conditions require defe￿al of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income from grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the charity has
entitlement to the fvnds, any perfomance conditions attached to the grants have been met, il is probable that
the income will be re￿iVed and the amount can be measured reliably and is nol deferred. Capital grants are
released to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year of receipt. Fixed assets relating to capital grants
are capitalised, and depreciation charged is offsel against the grant income, in a restricted fund.
Income raised from events is recognised in the period to which it relates with any amounts received in
advance deferred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or construclive obligation to make a payment lo a third party, il
is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on raising funds comprise the costs expended in relation to fundraising activities and events.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs relating to the furtherance of the charity's objectives as
stated in the trustees report and their associated SUp￿rt costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expendilure was incurred.
Governan￿ costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with
regulation and good practice.
1.6 Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalenls include cash in hand, dewjsits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.7 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Inslrumenls Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial st8lements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and Ihere is an inlenlion to settle on a nel
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simulianeously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assels, which include debtors and cash and bank balan￿$, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
inlerest method unless the arrangement constitules a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future re￿ip1S discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition oi financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contraclual righls to Ihe cash flows from the asset expire or
are settled, or when the charity transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of
ownership to another entity, or if some significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained but control of
the asset has transferred to another party that is able to sell the asset in its entirety lo an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities. including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaclion, where the debt instrument is measured at the presenl
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instnjments are subsequently carried at amortised cost. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in Ihe ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not. Ihey are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade credilors are recognised initially al
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
Critical accounling estimates and judgements
In the application of Ihe charity's ac(x)unting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and undedying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where Ihe revision affects both current and future
periods.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
26,388
26,765
Charitable aclivilies
2024
2023
Grants
40,320
57,042
Grants
Speech and Language Therapy
Summer of Fun
40,320
49,642
7,400
40,320
57,042
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
other tradlng actlvltles
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Other income
Fundraising events
25
31,788
Other Irading activities
31,788
909
Raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
lunds
funds
2024
2023
Fundraisin
and ublici
Fundraising and event costs
16,367
1,745
16,367
1,745
7 Charitable aclivilies
2024
2023
Equipmenl and resour￿$
SeNices and activities
Bank charges
602
59,394
534
57,546
347
59,996
58,427
Share of govemance costs (see note 8)
1,500
1,320
61,496
59,747
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricled funds
17,933
43,563
2,779
56,968
61,496
59,747
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs
Support Govemance
costs
costs
2024
2023
Accountancy
1,500
1,500
1,320
1.500
1,500
1,320
Analysed be￿een
Charitable activities
1,500
1,500
1,320
Governance costs includes payments to the independent examiners of £1.500 {2023.' £1,320).
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected wilh them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the current or prior year.
No trustees were reimbursed for expense during the current or prior year.
10 Employees
The average monlhly number of employees during the year was:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling wthin seclion 505 of Ihe Taxes Act 1988 or section
252 of the Taxationof Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
80
12-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13 Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthin one year
2024
2023
Notes
Deferred income
Accruals and deferred income
14
5,500
5,982
14,403
14,403
11,482
14 Deferred income
2024
2023
Arising from event income
5,500
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows=
2024
2023
Deferred income is included within..
Current liabilities
5,500
Movements in the year.
Balance broughl forward
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
5,500
(5.500)
5,500
Balance carried foNard
5,500
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15 Restrlcted funds
The income funds of Ihe charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
Movement in funds
Movement in funds
Balance at
1 April 2022
Incoming
resources
R•sourt85
expended
Balance at
1 Aprbl 2023
Incoming
resourc85
Resources
Balance at
expended 31 March 2024
National
Lottery-
Speech and
Language
Therapy
Winter of
Wellbeing
Summer of
Fun
932
49.642
{49.964)
610
40,320
(37,6071
3,323
(3.920)
424
(4241
1.216
7.400
(3.084)
5,532
15,5321
6.492
57.042
{56.968)
6,566
40,320
{43,5631
3,323
National Lottery Community Fund - Spee¢h and Language Therapy - funding received regarding the
People's Project grant lo help fund speech clinic sessions and Makaton resources.
Wlnler of Wellbelng - funding received regarding physical and developmental activity
Summer of Fun - funding re￿iVed regarding physical and developmental activity.
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Fund balan￿S at 31
March 2024 are
represented by..
Cu￿ent assetsl{liabilities)
77,315
3.323
80.638
53.439
6,566
60,005
77,315
3.323
80.638
53.439
6,566
60,005
17 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the CU￿ent or prior year.
14-