Charity registration number 1170395 (England and Wales)
HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report and finanaal statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102)
{effective 1 January 2019)"
Objectives and activities
Summary of Objects
The promotion of social inclusion among children bmth 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..
1. Providing education and information to support and enable parentslguardians to maximise educational
opportunities for their children with Down's syndrome.
2. Raising public awareness of the issues affecting children wth Down's syndrome and their families, both
generally and in relation to their social exclusion.
3. Providing workshops, forums, advocacy and general support.
4. Providing recreational facilities and opportunities for children v4ith Down's syndrome and their families.
Public benefit
The focus of our activities remains individual Speech & Language Therapy ("SALf'} 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 to 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 Hands up for Downs. We are
grateful for the many hours they have spent helping out the 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 perforniance
Member activities
In August 2023 we were awarded the National Lottery Community Fund for the provision of Speech and
Language therapy. This grant enabled us to continue Lottery funding the provision of vital weekly Speech and
Language sessions for members until July 2024, also extending provision to all new members who joined the
charity. The therapy has proven extremely impactful 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 Down's 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- Coast I Summer of Fun Grant. This financed assisted horse-
riding sessions at Clyne Farm. assisted cycling at Bikeability, along with baby sensory and play sessions.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Fundraising
In March 2025 we hosled the Charity Ball al the Brangvryn Hall in Swansea. It was a tremendous event with over
300 guests, 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:
We continue to receive donations from supporters of Hands Up for Dovm's who make regular and
substantial donations.
A local business- Miles Hire- held a charity rugby day in March 2025. This was also supported by Lloyd
Vvhyte Insurance and match funding VRS donated by The Benefact Group which made a significant
donation to Hands Up For Down's.
Swansea Bay Construction Support Group have continued to support the charity with ongoing
fundraising and donations.
A local businessman
Adrian Hughes
has supported the charity for some time now running an
exhibition of his artwork and proceeds being donated to Hands Up For Down's.
The Cor Glandulais choir held a Christmas concert in support of Hands up For Down's.
Marathons and sports event
some member parents have competed significant sports events and
charity fundraising days in order to raise money for the charity.
Many local businesses have fundraised for us including Amroc Heats'ng se￿ices who hosted a golf day
in September 2024 and donated all prO￿edS to Hands Up For Doym's. In total they raised over £9,000
which was tremendous for the charity.
Hands up for Down's Trustees and members have also raised funds during the period through various initiatives
linked to family, schools and employers.
Financial review
The charity had an unreslricted deficit of £11,592 and a restricted deficit of £3,323 during the year. The free
reserves of the charity totalled £65,723 (2024: £77,315).
We have no contract liabilities that we are committed to, however as a charity that has a commitment to a
significant monthly expenditure on delivering Speech and Language therapy (which was only currently grant
funded by the National Lottery until July 2024). we have adopted a Reserves Policy which will ensure we have
6-12 months expenditure held in reserve to ensure the continuity of provision of this essential service.
This is due to the uncertainty 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 reSe￿e position at each subsequent
bi-monthly Trustee meeting.
During the reporting period, the funding re￿iVed was made up predominantly of extemal fundraising, donations
and gifts which amounted to £27,653. Hands up for Downs also raised £26,459 from intemal fundraising activity
(after costs).
The provision of SALT remains by far the biggest cost, wth a total of £67,731 being spent on this single activity
within the period.
We have, within this peri¢xl, relied heavily on the local community for their continuing support, internal
fundraising for us to be able to carry out our activities.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 -Association Registered 25 November 2016.
Trustee selection methods
At the first annual general meeting 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, on&third of the charity trustees shall retire
from offi￿.
The charity twstees to retire by rotation shall be those vh)0 have been longest in Offi￿ since their last
appointment or reappointment.
The vacancies so arising may be filled by the decision of the members at the annual general meeting; any
vacancies not filled at the annual general meeting may be appointed by the members or charity tnjstees
(retirement or removal etcl.
Additional Governance Issues
There are several policies in place with regards to Safeguarding Children, such as an Accident Prevention 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. Policies are reviewed annually and updated as necessary.
HUFD is affiliated to the Down's Syndrome Assoaation. who cover the groups Public Liability Insurance and
provide advice and training to Members.
All Trustees give their time voluntarily and re￿1ve no remuneration or other benefits. Re-imbursement of travel
expenses is offered, however not currently daimed by Trustees.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and administrative inforniation
Charity name:
Hands Up For Downs
Working name:
HUFD
Principal office:
Pen-Y-INem
Cefn Stylle Road
Gowerton
Swansea
SA4 3QY
Trustees:
Rachel Dent Ivice Chair)
Lara Smrtnik (Secretsry)
Anne Barker
Alan Santimano
Sam Fisher (Treasurer)
Nicola Preece
Janet Chaplin
Ferial Raine
Independent examiners:
Azets Audit servI￿s
Ty DeNI. 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= 22-01-2026

HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF HANDS UP FOR DOWNS
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hands up for Downs (the charity) for
the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance
with the requirements of the CharitiesAct 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charf(y
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the CharitiesAct 2011.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the finanaal statements in accordance with the
relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102} in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the exiant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand
that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordan￿ with
UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that 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 Charities Act
2011.
the financial statements do not accord wth those records: or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements Conceming the fom) and content
of financial statements set out in the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements to
be reached.
Andrew Howells
Azets Audit servI￿s
Ty Derw
Lime Tree Court
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
South Glamorgan
CF23 8AB
United Kingdom
Dated. .221Q.112026..

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Totsl Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
27,653
5,000
26,459
27,653
18,440
26,459
26,388
26,388
40,320
31,788
13,440
40,320
31,788
Total income
59,112
13,440
72.552
58,176
40,320
98,496
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
17.042
53.662
17.042
70.425
16,367
17.933
16.367
61.496
16,763
43,563
Total expenditure
70.704
16,763
87.467
34.300
43,563
77.863
Net 1ncomel(expenditu￿) and
movement in funds
(11,592)
{3,323}
(14,915)
23,876
(3,243)
20,633
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
77.315
3,323
80.638
53.439
6,566
60.005
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
65,723
65,723
77,315
3,323
80,638
The statement of financial activities indudes 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 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
87,081
95,041
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
13
(21.358)
(14.403)
Net cu￿ent assets
65.723
80.638
Income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
14
3,323
77,315
65,723
65,723
80,638
20th Jan 2026
The financial statements were approved by the TrUSt￿S on .........................
Sam Fisher- Treasurer

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
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 accordance with the charity's goveming document, 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)" 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 Updats Bulletin
1 not lo prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement 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 statements are prepared in sterling. which is the fijnctional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical Cost convention. The principal a¢￿UntIng
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concem
At the time of approving the financial statements. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the tr￿leeS
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 furtheran￿ of their Charitable
objectives.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on re￿ipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless perfomiance conditions require deferral 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 funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is prd)able that
the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not 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 depreaation charged is offset against the grant income, in a restricted fund.
Income raised from events is recognised in the period to vh)ich 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 2025
Accounting policies
Icontinued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it
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 Charitys objectives as
stated in the trustees report and their associated support costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is Charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
Govemance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with
regulation and good practi￿.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand. deposits 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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transacts'on, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
dassified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the 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 to an unrelated third party.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or servi￿$ that have been a￿uIred in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimales
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 ￿SUItS may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying 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 cmly that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Donations and gifts
27,653
26,388
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Grants
18,440
40,320
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted ￿ndS
5,000
13,440
40,320
18,440
40,320
Grants
Speech and Language Therapy
Coast Grant
13,440
5,000
40.320
18,440
40,320
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising events
26,459
31,788
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising and publicity
Seeking donations, grants and legacies
17,042
16,367
7 Charitable activities
2025
2024
Equipment and reSoUr￿S
Services and activities
1,164
67,521
602
59,394
68,685
59,996
Share of governance costs (see note 8)
1,740
1,500
70,425
61,496
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
53,662
16,763
17.933
43.563
70,425
61,496
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Governan￿ costs
1,740
1,500
Analysed between:
Independent Examination
1.740
1.500
11

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
1,740
1,500
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected Y￿th them) re￿iVed 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.
11
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activits-es because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
21,358
14,403
14 Restricted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
National Lottery- Speech and Language
Therapy
3,323
13,440
(16,763)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14 Restricted funds
Icontinued)
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
National Lottery - Speech and Language
Therapy
Vblnter of Wellbeing
Summer of Fun
610
424
5.532
40,320
(37,607)
(424)
(5,532)
3,323
40.320
(43,563)
3,323
National Lottery Community Fund - Speech and Language Therapy - funding received regarding the
People's Project grant to help fund speech clinic sessions and Makaton resources.
Winter of Wellbeing - funding received regarding physical and developmental activity
Summer of Fun - fvnding received regarding physical and developmental activity.
15 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
General funds
77,315
59,112
(70,704)
65,723
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
sources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General funds
53,439
58,176
(34,300)
77,315
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Current assetsl{liabilities)
65,723
65,723
65.723
65,723
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Analysis of net assets between funds
Icontinued)
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Current assetsl{liabilities)
77.315
3,323
80,638
77.315
3.323
80.638
17 Related party transactions
There were no disdosable related party transactions during the current or prior year.
14-