REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Report of the Trustee8 and Unaudltod Flnan¢lal Statements for th• Yoar Endod 31 March 2025 for M•rld•n Adventure Playground A880¢1atlon Meriden Adventure Playground Moorend Avenue Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 STE
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merlden Adv•ntur• Playground Assoclatlon Contents of the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Pag• Contents of the Financial Statements Report of the Trustees Independent Examlner's Report statement of Financial Actlvlties Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merldan Advènture Playground Assoclatlon Report of the Trustees for the Yoar Ended 31 March 2025 The trustees who present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Charltable purposè MAPA exists to support children and young people through high-quality, inclusive, and adventurous play. Wè provide safe, engaging environments wherè young people can explore, grow, and connect with others. Our work includes open access play, youth programmes, therapeutic sessions, and community support rooted In the heart of Chelmsley Wood and surrounding areas. ObJ•cllv•8 and alms To provlde, maintaln and develop facilitles at Meriden Adventure Playground for children, young people and families resident in Chelmsley Wood and its. surrounding areas, through the provision of safe and stimulating play opportunities 80 as to develop their physical, social and mental 8kills. We aim to.. Offer free, accessible play opportunities to as many people as possible Support young people's emotional, social and physlcal development strengthen families and community resilience Engage young people in shaping their environment and future ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charltable actlvltlos Core servlces and actfvfties 4 weekly open-access play sessions, often attended by children & parents wilh the opportunlty for child only attendance Twice weekly youth group wlth 200+ members and regular number of 3040 attendee8 Forest School sessions for toddlers, home-educated children, famllies and unaccompanied 11-13s al a wide range of times enabllng access for all 'Inclusion Fusion, high-ratio sessions for children and young people with more complex needs Weekly Therapeutic play session for those that may need a quieter play environment and smaller group sizes. Weekly Therapeutic play session for those that may need a quieter play environment and smaller group sizes.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merlden Advontur• Playground Assoclatlon Report of th• Trustees for th• Year Endod 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE - contlnued School holiday provlsion open 5 dayslweek, including hot meals for all children and additional 'closed gate, sessions for our Inclusion Fusion groups. Partner8hips with local organisations enabling access to our site for their sesslons. Over 13,000 children's visits have been recorded to MAPA this year. Of our younger visitors, so not including parents, roughly a quarter of our visitors are in the under 6 age group, a quarter in the 6-9 age group, 35 % in the 10-13 age group and 150A in the 14-17 age group. Expandlng Support Amund the Play Recognising how many familieslparents stay on site, we've continued to offer.. 'Adventure Tots, sessions for preschoolers Second-hand clothes, food parcels, and referrals to support servlces 'Being a Parent, courses and signpostlng to specialist help We've trialled and embedded.. 'Parents Not Allowed, Forest School for 11-138 Saturday Family Forest School Yoirth WO and Therapeutlc Support Youth sessions include crafts, cookery, drama, trips and a residential Support with exams, collegeljob searches, and mental health issues Self-directed therapeutic play sessions continued after CAMHS partnership ended Communfty and Partnershlps National Playday saw 1,800+ attendee8 Fright Night and other events remained popular despite the rain Supported other local voluntary groups through the YO Solihull network Secured new Short Breaks funding and small project grants Site and Team Development Installed a major new slide with Airport Community Trust 5UPPOrt A complete refurb for our kitchen and update to the toilets at MAPA with thanks to the Community Buildings Fund. Undertook 'Build' training for 3 of our staff ensuring that we are able to continue to update and maintain our unique site. Welcomed new staff and volunteers - totalling 25 staff and 14 volunteers (including 3 young volunteers)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merlden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Report of the Trusteos for the Year Ended 31 March 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE- contlnued Key Achlevements Kevin was shortlisted for the Frontline Playwork Award at the annual National Playwork Conferen Across the year, our engagement in the 14-17 age group saw a huge 17% increase and youth is currently thriving. We are looking to expand some of our youth provision when funding allows to be able to offer more diverse opportunities. We notice a particular need in the 19-25 age group. We ran a really succe88ful SEN Saturday programme, funded by Short Breaks and whllst funding is currently lacking In this area, we are working hard to identify some funds and capacity to reintroduce this work. This, and other, smaller, targeted group work has Impacted on overall numbers slightly but the range of 8ession8, quality, development and need in those area's is significant. We refurbished our Kitchen and toilets with thanks to the Community Buildings furKI,' thi8 W8S some much needed work and has resulted in Ilghter, brighter and more welcoming spaces. MAPA was a key partner on the Adolescent Neglect project with Sollhull Safeguardlng Children's Partnership raising awareness across sectors on the pre8entation and issue8 associated with Neglect In adolescence. This project was led by young people (about 70% of them from MAPA itselfj and has been shared amongst Natlonal Safeguarding groups and as part of the NSPCC Neglect training nehvork. Flnan¢lal Overvl•w As shown in the Statement of Financial Activities (page 9), the Charity's total income amounted to £378,345 for the year (2023-24.. £346,106). Total expenditure amounted to £353,38312023-24'. £350,245), resulting in a surplus of £24,962 (2023-24.. £4,139 deficit). At 31 March 2025 total funds were £315,14812023-24'. £290,186) Includlng £260,290 01 unrestricted funds (2023-24-. £200,106) and £54,858 of restricted funds12023-24.' £90,080). Reservo8 Pollcy A charity's free reserves are its general unrestricted funds (excludlng any element represented by fixed assets) less any funds which have been designated for specific future projects by the Trustees. D8tail$ of designated funds are given in note 14 of these financial statements. The charity's reserves policy is to hold a minimum level of free reserves equivalent to beeen six and e1ve months expendtture, in order to ensure that any delay in the receipt of income by the charity, caused by the actions of third parties, does not affect the ability of the charity to meet its obligations to its beneficiaries. As indicated on note 14, the level of unreslrscted reserves at 31 March 2025 was £260,290 (2023-24.. £200,106) which represents approximately 9 months total expenditure. The Trustees regularly review the appropriateness of the reserves policy with regard to the environment in which the Charity operates and believe the level of reserves to be appropriate.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merlden Adventure Playground As8ocl4tJon Report of th• Trustee8 for the Year Endod 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE- contlnu•d Plans for the future To lead and inlluence on increased and improved play opportunities for Children & Young People. Introduce, fund & develop a Young Volunteers project- weekly sessions for some of our 'older' young people to enable them to develop employment skills alongside some support for local projects, MAPA itself and possible Social Action projects. Inlroduce Sunday opening to enable the development of specific projects and to reach out tolsupport the introduction of groups. individuals that aren't already accessing the playground. Introduce a stakeholder group top better consult with our communltles. Secure multi-year funding for some key elements of our work. Develop our mobileloutreaoh play offer. Further invest in team tralnlng and wellbeing. Networking coffee mornings with groups Ilke SEN 8UPPOrt and Solihull College Develop our website and digital systems to be easier, more reflective of our work and quality and to enable us to expand our reach.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merlden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Report of the Trusteos for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS R•glst8rod Charlty Number 1171350 R•g18tsrod Offlce Merlden Adventure Playground Association Moorend Avenue Chelmsley Wood Birmingham B37 STE Bank•r8 The Co-operatlve Bank PLC 18alloon Street Manchester M60 4EP Trust•o8 Alison Wood Davld Wood Jeanette Burrows John Freeman Marcus Brain Mark Wilsom Mccallmont Clarke Accountants SAB Accountancy Seniices Ltd 102 Hamstead Road Great Barr Birmingham B43 5BN Ind?p•nd•nt Examlners Samantha Jackon Pearl Accountancy Services Ltd 61 Bridge Street Kington HR5 3DJ
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merld•n Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Roport of th• Trustees for th? Year Ended 31 March 2026 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the report of the trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom accounting standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In preparing those financial statements. the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently, - observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP, make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, prepare the financial ststements on the going conrn basis unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the charity will contlnue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posilion of the charity. They 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 irregularitie8. Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 September 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Alison Wood Trustee
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merlden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Independent Examln•r's Report to th• Trust•os for the Year End?d 31 March 2025 I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages. 9 to 21. Responslbllltles and basls of report As trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts a8 carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act,). In carrylng out my examination I have followed the Oirectlons given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) of the 2011 Acl. Independent •xamlnor's statomont I have Completed my examination. l confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. 1) accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as requlred by section 130 of the Act., or 21 the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3) the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements cOnrnIng 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. 4} the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). I have no concerns and have come across no matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Samantha Jackson Pearl Accountancy Sepiices Limited 61 Bridge Street Kington HR5 3DJ 19 September 2025
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Mertden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Statam•nt of Flnanclal Actlvltles (Incorporatlng an Income and Expendlturn A¢¢ounti Un- restrlctod R•strl¢t•d funds funds 2024-25 2023-24 Total Total funds funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable aclivities other trading activities 7,721 7,721 13,849 21,274 345,540 366,814 327,185 3.810 3,810 5,092 Total Incom• 32.805 346,540 378,340 346,106 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activits'es Raising funds 14,018 338,824 352.842 349,053 541 541 1,192 Total expondltur• 14,5 53,383 350,2 Not Incom•lkn•xp•ndltur• 4,13 Transfers between funds 41,938 41,938 Net movem•nt In funds 14 60,184 36,222 24,962 4,139 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fOard 14 200,106 90,080 280,188 294,323 Total funds carrl•d forward 0,290 54,858 316,1 r 290,186 CONTINUING OPERATIONS The statement of financial activities includes all galns and losses recognised during the year. All Incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activits'es.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merldon Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Balan¢e Sheot At 31 March 2025 2024-25 2023-24 Totsl Total funds funds rostrlctod R•8trlctod funds fund8 Note8 FIXEO ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets 17 77,327 77,327 52,204 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 190,106 37,602 227,708 54,858 244,984 206,896 37,602 38,010 64,868 282,666 244,906 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wlthin one year 44,745 44,745 6,924 NET CURRENT ASSETS I- LIA81LITIES 182,963 64,868 237,821 237,982 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 260,290 64,858 316,148 290,186 NET ASSETS 260,29 ,86 Thr148 290,186 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 14 260,290 260,290 200,106 54,858 90,080 90,186 54,868 260,29 The directors acknowledge their re8pon8ibilitie8 With respect to the accounting record8 and the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year, under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) - in accordance with sectlon 145 of the Charitles Act 2011 the accounts have been examined by an independent examiner whose report appears on page The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 18 September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Alison Wood Trustee 10
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merlden Adventuro Playground Assoclatlon Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the Y•ar Ended 31 March 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES L•gal Status The charity was entered onto the Register of Charitles of the Charity Commlssion of England and Wale8 on 27 January 2017, with registered charity number 1171350. Basls of proparatlon The financial statements of the charitable entity have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) '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 IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019}', Financial Reporting Standard 102 ' The Financial Reporting standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financlal statements are prepared on the accrual basis using the historlc c08t concept. Golng Concern a8sumptlon The flnanclal statements have been prepared on a golng concern basls whlch assumes that the charity will continue to operate. The charity's business plan shows that the charity will be able to operate in the foreseeable future. Based on this understanding the director trustees believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments, whlch would result from the bas18 of preparation belng inappropriate. Charltable Statu8 Meriden Adventure Playground Association (MAPAI Is a registered charity and Is exempt from orporation tax and capital gains tax provided its income and gains are applied for charitable purposes. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activitles once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. For donations to be recognised the charity wlll have been notified of the amounts and Ihe settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then the income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled. Income from grants, whether 'capital' grants or 'revenue' grants, is iecognised at fair value when the charity has entillement after any performance conditions have been met, it is Pfobable that the income will be re¢eived and the amount can be measured reliably. If entitlem&nt is not met then these amounts are deferred.
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Morlden Advonturo Playground Assoclatlon Notes to tho Flnanclal Statements forthe Year Endod 31 March 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - contlnuod Income from trading activities includes income earned from the sale of food and drinks. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods, in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement occurs. Expendltur• Liabilities are recognised as expendlture as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs relating to the category. Where costs Cannot be directly attributed to a particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Expenditure is classified under the followlng heading.. Expenditure on charltable activities comprlse the direct costs ol activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity, including grants payable and all associated support costs. Irrecoverable VAT Is charged as a cost agalnst the actlvlty for which expendlture was incurred. Debtors Trade and other debtor8 are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. Cradltor8 Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event where it is probable that there will be an outtlow of economic resources to settle the obligation and where creditors can be estimated or measured reliably. Fund a¢¢ountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charltable objectives at the dlscretion of the trustees. Reslricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Tanglbl? Flxed Assets Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of each asset, less its residual value, over its estimated useful economic life. The depreciation charge recognised each year relates to the class of the asset, the rates and classes are as follows.. Playground Equipment- 5 years straigm line Container Structure - 15 years straight line Computer Equipment - 3 years str8ight line 12
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merfden Advontur• Playground Assoclatlon Note8 to the Flnanclal Statements ft+r the Year Ended 31 March 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- ¢ontlnu•d PeTrslon costs and other post-retlrement benaflts The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the perlod to which they relate. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneratlon or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor the year ended 31 March 2024. Trustees, •xp•nse8 There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year &nded 31 March 2025 nor the year ended 31 March 2024 except for reasonable out of pocket expenses. 2 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unr•strlcted R•8trlctod Fund8 Funds Total 2024-20 Total 2023-24 Donations 7,721 13,849 3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrmtrlctod Restrlcted Funds Fund8 Total 2024-26 Total 2023-24 Events Grants 4,673 16,801 21,274 4,673 362,141 388 814 19,773 307,392 327 165 345,540 345,540 4 INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Unre8trlctod Rostrlctgd Funds Funds Total 2024-25 Total 2023-24 Other sales Café sales 121 3,689 3,810 121 3,689 1,255 3,837 5,092 13
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merld•n Advonture Playground Assoclatlon NotOS to the Flnan¢lal Statem•ntS for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 S EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Llnre8trl¢ted Restrfcted Funds Fund8 Total 2024-25 Total 2023-24 Accountancy Casual Labour Consultancy support Depreciation Insurance Legal & professional Low value tools & equipment Office supplies & sundrles Play Resources Site Development staff costs Trainlng Travel 1,653 3,183 4,774 9,000 4,836 4,774 9,000 7,822 25,071 5,882 2,548 14,737 6,767 6,103 263,092 1,707 503 362,842 4,127 4,623 11,542 6,102 21,417 3,470 409 16,708 6,677 7,599 264,784 118 1,477 349,053 7,822 260 24,811 5,882 2,519 13,655 6,418 5,809 260,652 1,707 414 338,824 29 1,082 349 294 2,440 89 14,018 8 EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS Unr•8trlctod Restrlct•d Funds Funds Total 2024-26 Total 2023-24 Cost of goods sold 541 641 1,192 7 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Total 2024-25 Total 2023-24 Trade creditors Accrued expenditure Deferred income Taxes and social Security 36,307 1,650 813 1,450 225 4,436 6,924 6,788 8 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Total 2024-25 Total 2023-24 Trade debtors Prepaid expenditure Accrued Income 7,500 29,936 166 37,602 13,896 23,371 743 38,010 14
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merldon Adventur• Playground Asso¢latlon Notss to the Flnanclal Statements forthe Year Ended 31 March 2026 9 STAFF COSTS AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES Total 2024-25 Total 2023-24 Wages and salaries 263,092 264 784 The average number of employees during the year was as follows.. 2024.26 2023-24 Full time Part time 12 12 These numbers are based on full time equivalents assuming that a full time employee works 37.5 hours per week. No employee received emoluments in excess of £60.000 10 COMMITMENTS There were no operating lease payments committed beyond the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. 11 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURE8 There were no transactions with related parties in this reporting period. 12 CONTROLLING INTEREST The Charity is controlled by its Trustees. 13 SUPPORT COSTS 2024-26 Total 1,650 2023-24 Governance 15
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Morldon Adventure Playground Asso¢latlon Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statements for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 14 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Transfers Exp- b•tween Balance at endtturo funds 31.03.25 Balance at 01.04.24 Income UNRESTRICTED FUNDS General funds General Funds 101,779 32,805 7,790 16,938 143,732 D081gnated funds Fixed assets Site dilapidation Servlce development 48,327 20,000 30,000 98,327 6,769 25,000 66,558 20,000 30,000 116,558 6,769 25,000 Total Unr•8trlcted funds 200,106 32,805 14,559 41,938 260,290 RESTRICTED FUNDS Airport Community Trust Eveson Trust HAF Programme Henry Smith ICS Fund Inclusion Fusion National Lottery Reaching Con Masonic Charitable Foundatioi Fairer Futures Short Breaks Saintbury Inclusive Communities Fund Garfield Weston Community Building Fund Children In Need Sport Solihull Tudor Trust 2,811 2,192 5,370 19.475 5,829 1.310 11,852 2,811 2,192 31,288 49,475 15,000 1,310 79,346 5,000 9,998 9,002 2,000 30,000 27,166 30,943 60,000 18,250 5,025 30,000 9,079 74,633 5,000 9,998 9,002 2,000 30,000 30,000 35,714 40,000 7,139 2,834 25,000 10,714 8,255 750 33,745 750 40,491 40,491 Totsl Restrloted funds 90,080 346, 338,824 41,9 54,858 TOTAL FUNDS 290,188 378,345 353,383 315,148 16
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merlden Adventuro Playground Asso¢latlon Not•s to the Flnanclal Statoments for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 14 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued Our Unrestrlcted funds come from public donations or income we generate via a) sale of refreshments, b) entry fees at seasonal community events we run, cl our community swapshop and d) hiring out the playground and our staff to other organisations, including running targeted sessions for groups who cannot access the site in open busier sessions. Unrestricted funds cover our bills, our day to day expenses and the ongoing repair and maintenance of the site and buildings. We have Deslgnated funds for service development- which includes strategic plannlng and development and also for site dilapidation so that there are sufficient funds to cover the cost8 of electriclans, plumbers or roofers as required. The fixed asset fund within D•slgnatod funds represents funds utilised for the purpose of capital expenditure, depreciation is charged against the designated fund for each assel purchased. Transfers relate to restricted funding used for the purchase of fixed assets. Funds from Alrport Communlty Trust were utilised to change our play space and install a slide on-8lt8. A grant provided by Eve8on Trust was used to develop short four week pilots with young people. Funding for the HAF Programm• was holiday activity funding from towards our Summer, Easter & Christmas provision. Funding from Honry Smfth 16 part of a thr8e year grant towards the running costs of the charity. ICS Fundlng was provided to the charity towards community connections development work. Funding for Incluslon Fuslon was provided to support our speciallst SEN sessions. Natlonal Lottery Reachlng Communlt108 funding is part of a five year grant towards salaries and other running costs. Funding from Sport Sollhull paid for some canoeing sesslons for youth, these will now be delivered in 2025. The Tudor Trust awarded MAPA a grant toward the charity's operaling costs for a period of three years. 17
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1171350 Merldon Adventure Playground Asso¢latlon Notes to tho Flnanclal Statem•nts fortho Y•ar Ended 31 March 2025 14 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnuod Masonlc Charltable Foundatlon provided us with a grant towards maintaining our core services integral to MAPA'S operations. Falror Futuras provided fundlng to support our Wednesday evenlng Therapeutic Play sesslons. Short Breaks funded our Saturday Inclusion sessions and contributed towards our Holiday Inclusion Fusion Bessions. Salntbury helped cover the delivery costs of working wlth 11 to 18 years olds. Inolu8lv• Communltlos Fund provided funding to support some of our sessions and community engagement (includlng work with other groups) and to support volunteer Oarfl•ld Woston klndly provlded a grant towards our core operatlng costs. A grant Irom the Communlty Bulldlng Fund enabled us to transform our kitchen and toilet facllltie8 including renovatlon of the flooring and Ilghting. Grant funding from Chlldron In N••d was used to support our core operating costs in addition to improving our l.T infrastructure and making Improvements to the way that we evaluate our work. 15 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS The pension costs charged to the Statement of Flnancial Activities represent the amount of the contributions payable to the schemes in respect of the accounting period. 18
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 M•rfden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Notes to the Flnan¢lal Statements lor th• Yèar Endod 31 March 2025 16 COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Un- restrlcted R•8trlcted funds funds 2023-24 Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Charitable activities other Irading activities Total Income 13,849 30,489 5,092 49,430 13,849 327,165 5,092 346,106 296,676 296,676 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities RaSsing funds Total •xpendlturo 47,119 997 48,116 301,934 195 302,129 349,053 1,192 350,246 Net Incom•l-•xpondlture 4,139 Net mov•ment In funds 1,314 6,451 4,139 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fopNard 198,792 95,531 294,323 Total funds carrlfjd forward 200,10 90,080 290,1 17 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS L•480hold Contalner Offlc• Playground Improvam•nts Structure Equlpment Equlpm•nt Total Cost At 1 st April 2024 Additions At 31 March 2025 66,087 7,944 74,031 3,137 3,253 72,477 32,944 105,421 25,000 25,000 3,137 3,253 Depr•¢latlon At 1 st April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 16,271 4,935 21,206 2,092 1,045 3,137 1,910 651 2,561 20,273 7,821 28,094 1,190 1,190 Not Book Value At 31 March 2025 692 At 31 March 2024 49,816 1,045 1,343 52,204 19
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Mèrlden Adventure Playground Assoclatlon Notes to tho Flnanclal Statements ft•rthe Y•ar Ended 31 March 2025 18 COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2023-24 2022-23 Total Total funds funds r•8trlcted Restrlcted lunds funds FIXED ASSETS Tangible Fixed Assets 52.204 62,204 58,307 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand Debtors 116,816 38,010 164,826 90,080 208,896 211,725 38,010 33,625 90,080 244,908 245,349 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 8,924 8,924 9,333 NET CURRENT ASSETS I- LIABILITIES 47,902 90,080 237,982 36,017 TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 200,106 90,080 290.188 294,323 NET ASSETS 200,106 90,080 290,186 294,323 FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unreslricled funds Restricted funds 200,106 200,106 198,792 90,080 90,080 95,531 90,080 290,186 294,323 00,108 20
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1171350 Merlden Adventure Playground Assoelatlon Notes to tho Flnanclal Statem6nts lor th• Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 19 COMPARATIVE MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Transfers Exp- b•tween Balance at •ndlturo fund8 31.03.24 Balance at 01.04.23 Income UNRESTRICTED FUNDS General funds General Funds 91,094 49,430 42,319 3,573 101,779 Deslgnatod fund8 Fixed assets Sile dilapidation SeICe development 57,697 20,000 30,000 107,697 5,797 3,573 48,327 20,000 30,000 98,327 5,797 3,573 Total Unrestrlcted funds 198,792 49,430 48,116 00,106 RESTRICTED FUNDS Airport Community Trust Bleed Box Children In Need - Next Steps Eveson frust Extractor Fan Fund Grantham Yorke Grimmitt Trust HAF Programme Heart of England Henry Smith ICS Fund Inclusion Fusion LGBTQ+ Masonic Charitable Foundation National Lottery Reaching Communille8 5,000 500 2,189 500 2,158 2,808 1,605 5,000 1,200 65,364 2,500 52,664 2,171 3,820 3,135 5,000 70,070 2,003 8,867 7,896 2,811 2,158 5,000 1,605 5,000 1,200 52,285 2,500 50,000 8,000 5,130 3,135 5,000 37,033 2,003 8,867 2,192 18,449 5,370 22,139 19,475 5,829 1,310 44,890 11,853 Playday Sheldon Trust SMBC Online System Sport Solihull stellantis Truslhouse Tudor Trust 7,896 750 493 23,176 80.000 750 493 23,176 39,509 40,491 Total Rèstrlcted funds 95,531 296,676 302,127 90,080 TOTAL FUNDS 294,323 346,106 350,243 290,186 21