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 be￿een
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 con￿rn 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 cOn￿rnIng 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 fO￿ard
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
Se￿ICe 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
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