Annual Report 1[st] April 2024 – 31[st] March 2025
The Annual Report and Financial Statement of the Trustees of Outdoor Mobility a charitable incorporated organisation.
A Charity registered with the Charities Commission in England and Wales. Registered Charity no: 1172739.
Ground Floor, Derwent House, Wakefield Road, Cockermouth, CA13 0HS Tel: 07843 754239 Email: info@outdoormobility.org
Trustees: Gemma Procter (Chair), Lorrainne Smyth, Anthony Jennings and Andrea Waite
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| Contents | Page |
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| Letter from the Chairperson, Gemma Procter | 3 |
| Objectives, Structure, Governance and Management | 4 |
| Current team: staff and trustees | 5 |
| Tramper usage | 5 |
| Listening to our membership | 5 |
| Impact of Funding | |
| • Avanti West Coast CCIF | 8 |
| • National Lottery community Fund | 9 |
| • Walney Extension Fund | 9 |
| • The GC Gibson Charitable Trust | 9 |
| • Hadfield Trust | 9 |
| • Onestop Community partnership | 10 |
| • Community Impact Fund: Cumbria Soaring Club | 10 |
| Work with existing partners | |
| • Delamere Forst, Cheshire | 10 |
| • North York Moors National Park | 10 |
| • North Pennines National Landscapes (North Pennines | 11 |
| Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) | 11 |
| • Northumberland | 11 |
| • The Lakes | 11 |
| Marketing and communications | 11 |
| Team development | 13 |
| Plans for future | 14 |
| Financial review | 14 |
| Thanks to our funders | 16 |
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Letter from the Chairperson, Gemma Procter
It has been fantastic to see Outdoor Mobility continue to thrive in 2025. We
dedicated time to improving our internal processes and our offer for our members and were rewarded with significant growth in members and Tramper usage.
This year:
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Our network of Trampers continued to grow to 20 partner sites offering 25 Trampers in total
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Our membership grew by 54%
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We increased the number of user sessions by 65% with our community enjoying over 2800 Tramper sessions
This would not have been achievable without support and funding from Avanti West Coast CCIF, National Lottery Community Fund, Walney Extension Fund, The GC Gibson Charitable Trust, the Hadfield Trust, Onestop Community partnership and the Community Impact Fund: Cumbria Soaring Club.
We owe them a debt of gratitude, alongside our sites, members, and donors for their constant and continued support.
Once again, our dedicated and hardworking team has enabled the charity to
flourish and grow, whilst keeping our members at the heart of what we do. I’d like to personally thank every team member for their energy, commitment, and consistency in driving the charity forward. I would also like to thank our trustees for their continued dedication and valued contributions.
Thank you all for another excellent year. I look forward to another year of enabling more people to access amazing places in 2026 with you all.
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Objectives
The objectives of the charity are to relieve the needs of people with limited mobility by the provision of suitable equipment and facilities so that they can access the countryside and to raise awareness of the issues faced by people with limited mobility.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit. The trustees believe that the activities undertaken during the year have provided clear and identifiable public benefit and have contributed to the achievement of the charity’s charitable objectives.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission. Its governing document is its constitution dated 31 December 2018.
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected under the terms set out in the constitution. Trustees are recruited based on skillset requirements.
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Current team: staff, trustees and volunteers
Phil Wake remains our Development Officer, Trella Javanainen as the Operations Officer and Penny Swann as our Bids and Trusts Officer. We have also gained Vikki Holliday as Administration and Membership Officer. Gemma Procter chairs the trustee team comprising of Anthony Jennings, Andrea Waite and Lorrainne Smyth. Julia Walker stepped down from her role as trustee during this reporting period. Carl Waite, Andrea’s partner, volunteered his time and graphic design expertise to refresh our branding and to design our new leaflet, reducing its production costs to just the printing.
Tramper usage
This year we had 20 active partner sites, offering between them 25 Trampers. The Trampers were used for a total of 2,890 sessions by users across the network. This is a 65% increase from the previous year and shows the increasing reach of the charity. By the end of the year there were 1270 annual members of the Outdoor Mobility Scheme, a 54% increase from the previous year.
Listening to our membership
We ask all our Tramper users to complete a follow-up feedback form after their Tramper adventure; and 676 people responded to our feedback between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.
We also run an online members’ meeting, allowing members to join us to discuss in more detail how they are finding the scheme, giving their ideas, and making their voices heard. The meeting held in November 2024 was widely attended by our members, with one participant joining us from Canada! We invited one of our members, Danny Fyles, to share his experiences of using the Trampers. He did so,
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providing us with a wonderful, illustrated presentation of his trips at various Tramper locations.
In feedback forms, 94% reported being ‘very satisfied’ with their experience of the natural environment.
96.5% of people said they would be very likely to recommend the scheme.
When asked what improvements could be made, of those who commented, 26% responded positively. Many describe the scheme as ‘perfect’, with no improvements needed. Forty-seven per cent of respondents to our feedback had no comment as to how we could improve the scheme.
As in previous years, the most common request was for Trampers to be made available at more venues. A small but significant number (3%) of people specifically mentioned having two Trampers available at more sites.
Our members show a high level of psychological ownership in the scheme, and as such have made many suggestions for longer and more varied routes, and suggestions for improved signage and route maps. Twenty-seven per cent of comments –related to site facilities, staff, and booking slots: including parking availability and seating along the route. Although these elements are mainly in the control of the sites themselves (and we always share this feedback for consideration), we can work on providing clarity, and will be making updates to our website to ensure that facilities information is as clear as possible for each location.
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Seventeen people commented negatively on our online registration and booking process, expressing a preference to book offline. The addition of our Administration and Membership Officer, Vikki, has meant an increase in support for those members struggling with registration and booking online, and we continue to offer manual registration over the phone to those who have problems with the online systems.
Here are just some of the comments our members have left:
‘I love the outdoors and with the onset of my recent mobility difficulties I did wonder if I would be able to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. The Tramper was absolutely brilliant and enabled me to participate in a great day out with friends and enjoy some of the fantastic views the Lake District has to offer.’
‘Fantastic way for myself as a young person that's not mobile. Enjoyed the trip so much, staff really helpful service is 10/10.’
‘A chance to be out and about enjoying the company of family and taking in the views of the area, something which can't be done if the furthest you can go is to a bench in a car park. Loved it!’
‘it is liberating not only for me but also my partner who would otherwise be restricted to my very limited mobility range.’
‘The mental health benefits of getting out in the fresh air, it gives me freedom, and I am so grateful.’
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Impact of funding
With the support of the following funders, we have been able to develop several new sites to expand our network and to develop our service.
Avanti West Coast CCIF
We were delighted to be successful in our bid to Avanti West Coast’s Customer & Communities Improvement Fund, which aims to support schemes which bring benefits to the stations and the communities surrounding the Avanti West Coast route. Our project was to create two new Outdoor Mobility Tramper sites, within reach of the West Coast Mainline by public transport including train, bus, and taxi; working with Avanti to promote sustainable, accessible tourism in this area.
The funding supported staff development time to identify partners and set up new Tramper schemes, the purchase of two new Trampers, and marketing work to promote our scheme: including a promotional leaflet which was distributed by an external agency as well as being sent to our current sites. We also worked with Avanti to create a promotional video about the project which they shared.
Phil, our Development Officer, investigated a number of potential sites around the area; exploring different routes and meeting with potential partners. As a result of this work and this funding, two brand new sites will be launched during 2025/6.
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National Lottery Community Fund
We began the second year of our grant from The National Lottery Community Fund with six Cumbria hire sites, and an agreement that the scope of the grant would now reach across the North of England, based on the growth of our scheme to include areas outside of Cumbria.
With support from the National Lottery Community Fund, we developed three new sites in the North of England.
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Howick Gardens, Northumberland
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Himalayan Gardens, Ripon, Yorkshire
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Harewood House, North Yorkshire (opening Summer 2025)
Walney Extension Community Fund
With the support of the Walney Extension Community Fund, we were able to open a new site at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway: the funding allowed us to buy a new Tramper and to dedicate some staff time to developing this new site. Staff at the site were trained in the summer of 2024 and, after a slight delay due to staffing changes and winter closure, Tramper bookings became available in the spring of 2025. The Tramper has been in steady use since then.
The GC Gibson Charitable Trust
This capital grant part-funded the capital purchase of a new Tramper for a new site at Harewood House.
Hadfield Trust
We were grateful to receive during the year a grant of £2,500 towards staff time to support the day-to-day running of the Cumbrian sites.
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Onestop Community Partnership
We received a grant of £1,000 from the One Stop Community Partnership, towards repairs and maintenance of Trampers.
Community Impact Fund award from the Cumbria Soaring Club
This community grant bought raincapes for the Trampers at Cumbria Tramper sites.
Work with existing partners
Delamere Forest, Cheshire
Following work begun the previous year, the site staff at Delamere were trained in July 2024. Originally, one Tramper was made available, which enabled visitors to explore the forest and the family trail and to visit the top of the Old Pale Hill with magnificent views of the surrounding 7 counties. This popular and busy site has since expanded their offer to two Trampers to meet the demand.
North York Moors National Park
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North Pennines National Landscapes (North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)
Work with our partners at North Pennines National Landscapes also continues and we delivered refresher staff training at High Force Hotel to a receptive and positive team.
Northumberland
Work in Northumberland continued with an assessment at Walltown Country Park where two staff training sessions were conducted on the same day. Following an assessment at Belsay Hall and Gardens in the previous year, this English Heritage site launched their Tramper scheme with two vehicles on offer.
The Lakes
Fell Foot Park by the lake Windermere carried out a busy and successful four-week Tramper trial in the summer of 2024. After discussions with National Trust, however, we have since then withdrawn the Tramper from Fell Foot, as a challenging staffing situation has made it difficult for the team at the site to commit to a long-term Tramper service.
Marketing and communications
We were incredibly proud to be highly commended in Cumbria Tourism’s Awards 2024 in the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award category. This acknowledgement of our work was made possible by the enthusiasm of our members and the hard work of our partners, for which we are grateful. We are also very excited to see accessible tourism recognised and celebrated!
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We supported promotional activities carried out by Cumbria Tourism and Visit England through the summer. This included a photocall with one of our younger members enjoying a Tramper trip at Grizedale Forest. We have put the resulting photos to good use as they so effectively capture the joys of being outdoors.
Outdoor Mobility was featured by Carrie-Ann Lightley, a disabled travel writer creating accessible travel content, in partnership with North Pennines National Landscapes. We have also been featured by on-line influencers, Life of Pippa and Wheely Good Life.
We have increased our social media presence, starting with a regular site of the week feature on Facebook, X and Instagram.
We also delivered talks at Kendal Mountain Tour at Rheged, Penrith, and at the meeting of Raughtonhead and District WI, where Trella got to judge their walking stick competition.
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Team development
As well as working to place Trampers with the help of the funding we received from Avanti and National Lottery Community Fund, the team has also had the quality of its service and long-term sustainability in keen focus. Some of this development work was directly supported with funding from both organisations.
We continue to collaborate with Countryside Mobility in the south-west of England. This relationship provides both charities great opportunities for learning and sharing best practice, as well as a sounding board for problem solving. Phil and Trella held an online meeting with Neil Warren, the manager of Countryside Mobility in April. This was followed by a visit to Malvern Hills in September, to shadow Neil on a site assessment and to examine in greater detail on some of the elements of the scheme delivery. These discussions have helped us inform our ongoing work in improving the support and tools we provide to our partners.
Outdoor Mobility held two Away Days, bringing together staff and trustees, face to face, in October 2024 and February 2025. These days offer the full team an opportunity to assess long-term challenges and opportunities the charity faces, and to build strategies to make sure that we can continue to meet our objective of making amazing places accessible.
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Plans for the future
We plan to maintain and grow our Tramper network over the coming year, working with our current sites and other interested venues on increasing access to the outdoors. We will focus on providing a quality service to users and to sites, growing our membership. We will seek funding to continue this work as well as growing our earned income to sustain our efforts to make amazing places accessible.
Financial review
Reserves policy
The Trustees have identified the following priorities for our reserves:
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To maintain six months running costs
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To maintain and repair our Tramper vehicles as they age
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To cover income shortfalls
Our policy is to maintain six months of operating reserves (£38,500) to ensure financial stability, cover essential overheads, and provide an emergency buffer. While we ended the year with a strong cash position, this reflects a high level of development funding in this period rather than recurring income.
The table below models projected fleet repairs over the next three years, including battery replacements and mid-life refurbishments for older Trampers. These figures cover maintenance only and not the capital cost of replacing a vehicle in the event of total failure.
Predicted repair/ refurbishments costs – Year 1 16,400 Year 2 12,685 Year 3 14,810
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Reserves at the year-end totalled £189,118 including £58,823 restricted reserves. Free reserves were £61,591; our tangible fixed assets (primarily Tramper vehicles) had a net book value on 31 March 2025 of £68,704. Free reserves (end March 2025) 61,591 Of which: reserves target of six months running costs 38,500 Designated funds for repairs and/ or replacement 23,091 We will keep our reserves policy and the level of reserves held under review, and monitor the level of reserves held throughout the year to establish the reason for any significant difference with the target level set. If reserves during the year are below target or exceed target, we will consider whether this is due to a short-term situation or a longer-term issue, and take any appropriate action.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Gemma Procter
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Thanks to our funders
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Outdoor Mobility
Registration number: 1172739 Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 March 2025
Outdoor Mobility
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' responsibilities | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 |
Outdoor Mobility
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity name | Outdoor Mobility | |
|---|---|---|
| Charity registration number | 1172739 | |
| Principal office | Derwent House | |
| Wakefield Road | ||
| COCKERMOUTH | ||
| CA13 0HS | ||
| Registered office | Derwent House | |
| Wakefield Road | ||
| COCKERMOUTH | ||
| CA13 0HS | ||
| Trustees | G Procter, chair | |
| L Smyth | ||
| J Walker | (resigned 5 December 2024) | |
| A Jennings | ||
| A Waite | ||
| Bankers | CAF Bank Ltd | |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | ||
| Kings Hill | ||
| West Malling | ||
| Kent | ||
| ME19 4JQ | ||
| Accountant | Dodd & Co Limited | |
| FIFTEEN Rosehill | ||
| Montgomery Way | ||
| Rosehill Estate | ||
| CARLISLE | ||
| CA1 2RW |
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Trustees' Responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deed. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Outdoor Mobility
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 16.
Your attention is to drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts 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 extant regulations but has since been withdrawn.
We understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
......................................... Martin Borradaile FCA Dodd & Co Limited Chartered Accountants
FIFTEEN Rosehill Montgomery Way Rosehill Estate CARLISLE CA1 2RW
13 January 2026
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Outdoor Mobility
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Charitable activities 4 Other 5 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net incoming resources before transfers Transfers Gross transfers between funds Net movements in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,884 232 31,340 - |
Restricted Funds £ 117,844 - - - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 119,728 232 31,340 - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 33,117 115 26,288 325 |
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| 33,456 | 117,844 | 151,300 | 59,845 | |
| 22,387 | 39,522 | 61,909 | 52,894 | |
| 22,387 | 39,522 | 61,909 | 52,894 | |
| 11,069 20,609 |
78,322 (20,609) |
89,391 - |
6,951 - |
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| 31,678 98,617 |
57,713 1,110 |
89,391 99,727 |
6,951 92,776 |
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| 130,295 | 58,823 | 189,118 | 99,727 |
The notes on pages 6 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 68,704 | 57,579 | |||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | 12 | 4,972 | 672 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 127,628 | 48,102 | ||||
| 132,600 | 48,774 | |||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
13 | (12,186) | (6,626) | |||
| Net current assets | 120,414 | 42,148 | ||||
| Net assets | 189,118 | 99,727 | ||||
| The funds of the charity: | ||||||
| Restricted funds | 58,823 | 1,110 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted income funds | 130,295 | 98,617 | ||||
| Total charity funds | 189,118 | 99,727 |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Approved by the Board on 13 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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G Procter Trustee
The notes on pages 6 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities:Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Basis of preparation
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Fund accounting policy
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 16.
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies including donations and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income from Government and other 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 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Income from charitable activities includes income recognised as earned (as the related goods or services are provided) under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions. Grant income included in this category provides funding to support programme activities and is recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £100 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Plant and machinery 15% reducing balance basis Office equipment 20% straight line basis
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the statement of financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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2 Donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies Appeals and donations Grants Cumbria Community Foundation National Lottery Magic Little Grants The Rank Foundation Avanti The G C Gibson charitable trust The Walney Extension Community Fund Groundwork UK Cumbria Soaring Club The Hadfield Charitable Trust Other grants |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,884 |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 1,884 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 1,347 |
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| - - - - - - - - - - - |
- 48,100 - - 49,500 5,000 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 - |
- 48,100 - - 49,500 5,000 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 - |
2,000 26,420 500 850 - - - - - - 2,000 |
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| - | 117,844 | 117,844 | 31,770 | |
| 1,884 | 117,844 | 119,728 | 33,117 |
Of the donations and legacies income in 2024, £1,347 related to unrestricted funds and £31,770 related to restricted funds.
3 Investments
| Interest on cash deposits | Unrestricted Funds £ 232 |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 232 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 115 |
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All of the investment income in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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4 Charitable activities
| Charitable activities Site assessments Lease agreement income Managed and affiliate fees Membership fees Travel costs (Profit)/loss on sale of tangible fixed assets held for charity's own use |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,300 7,376 4,434 17,896 334 - |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 1,300 7,376 4,434 17,896 334 - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 3,050 9,265 4,808 8,965 - 200 |
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| 31,340 | - | 31,340 | 26,288 |
All of the income from charitable activities in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
5 Other
| Other income Travel costs |
Unrestricted Funds £ - |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 325 |
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All of the other income in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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6 Total resources expended
| Direct costs Insurance Depreciation of plant and machinery Employment costs Rent Equipment repairs and servicing Partnership agreements Support costs Subcontract cost Staff training Travelling Office expenses Computer software and website costs Printing, postage and stationery Trade subscriptions Sundry expenses Cost of trustee meetings Advertising Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fee Bank charges Depreciation of office equipment |
Charitable activities £ - 9,861 32,844 2,640 4,728 844 |
Total 2025 £ - 9,861 32,844 2,640 4,728 844 |
Total 2024 £ 5,454 7,807 25,493 2,490 3,258 357 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,917 | 50,917 | 44,859 | |
| - 229 2,656 162 553 480 221 201 - 1,743 3,928 500 60 259 |
- 229 2,656 162 553 480 221 201 - 1,743 3,928 500 60 259 |
139 - 1,959 90 1,635 706 210 65 194 350 1,941 500 62 184 |
|
| 10,992 | 10,992 | 8,035 | |
| 61,909 | 61,909 | 52,894 |
All of the expenditure in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
7 Governance costs
| Cost of trustee meetings Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fee |
2025 £ 3,928 500 4,428 |
2024 £ - 194 1,941 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,635 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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8 Trustees' remuneration and expenses
No trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year (2024 - £0).
9 Employees' remuneration
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| Charitable activities The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
2025 No. 3 2025 £ 32,142 702 32,844 |
2024 No. 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 24,882 611 |
||
| 25,493 |
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024 - No. 0).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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10 Taxation
The registered charity is exempt from taxation on income and gains.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Plant and machinery including motor vehicles £ Cost As at 1 April 2024 86,250 Additions 20,609 As at 31 March 2025 106,859 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 29,148 Charge for the year 9,861 As at 31 March 2025 39,009 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,850 As at 31 March 2024 57,102 |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ 922 636 1,558 445 259 704 854 477 |
Total £ 87,172 21,245 108,417 29,593 10,120 39,713 68,704 57,579 |
|---|---|---|
12 Debtors
| Other debtors | 2025 £ 4,972 |
2024 £ 672 |
|---|---|---|
Other debtors includes a balance held in credit with HMRC in relation to PAYE.
13 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ - - 12,186 12,186 |
2024 £ 232 119 6,275 |
|---|---|---|
| 6,626 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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14 Pension scheme
Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the period represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £702 (2024 - £611).
Contributions totalling £nil (2024 - £119) were payable to the scheme at the end of the period and are included in creditors.
15 Related parties
Controlling entity
The charity is controlled by the trustees.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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16 Analysis of funds
| Designated Funds Renewals General Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted Funds National Lottery Avanti The Walney Extension Community Fund One Stop Community Partnership Cumbria Soaring Club Community Impact Fund The Hadfield Charitable Trust The GC Gibson Charitable Trust |
At 1 April 2024 £ 5,000 93,617 1,110 - - - - - - 1,110 99,727 |
Incoming resources £ - 33,456 48,100 49,500 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 5,000 117,844 151,300 |
Resources expended £ - (22,387) (17,168) (20,791) (1,080) - (280) (203) - (39,522) (61,909) |
Transfers £ 18,091 2,518 (10,225) - (10,384) - - - - (20,609) - |
At 31 March 2025 £ 23,091 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107,204 | |||||
| 21,817 28,709 - 1,000 - 2,297 5,000 |
|||||
| 58,823 | |||||
| 189,118 |
National Lottery - This is a 3 year grant agreement to support a project aiming to build capacity, adding to the tramper network to crate 11 sites in total in Cumbria, funding the cost of development work in order to grow the fleet to a more financially self-sustaining level. The project will enable Outdoor Mobility to continue to work to create opportunities for people with limited mobility to enjoy the social, physical and mental health benefits of being in the outdoors.
Avanti - Working with Avanti West Coast to promote sustainable, accessible tourism through two new off-road mobility scooter schemes helping disabled people with opportunities to access the great outdoors and get into the countryside with family and friends.
The Walney Extension Community Fund - Grant awarded to fund a Tramper scheme for Ravenglass, at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
One Stop Community Partnership - This fund relates to a grant awarded to cover tramper repair costs, expriring in August 2025.
Cumbria Soaring Club Community Impact Fund - Grant monies awarded to fund the purchase of rain covers for the Trampers.
The GC Gibson Charitable Trust - Gramt monies awarded to partly fund the purchase of a new Tramper.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
Prior period
| Designated Funds Renewals General Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted Funds Tramper purchase fund National Lottery Cumbria Community Foundation Magic Little Grants |
At 1 April 2023 £ - 76,726 16,050 - - - 16,050 92,776 |
Incoming resources £ - 28,075 2,850 26,420 2,000 500 31,770 59,845 |
Resources expended £ - (25,584) - (25,310) (2,000) - (28,310) (52,894) |
Transfers £ 5,000 14,400 (18,900) - - (500) (19,400) - |
At 31 March 2024 £ 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93,617 | |||||
| - 1,110 - - |
|||||
| 1,110 | |||||
| 99,727 |
17 Transfers
The transfers represent restricted funds received to purchase fixed assets. Once the assets were purchased the original restriction on the funds was met and the assets were therefore transferred to unrestricted funds, to reflect the fact they are unrestricted in use.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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18 Net assets by fund
| Tangible assets Current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net assets |
Unrestricted Funds £ 68,704 73,777 (12,186) 130,295 |
Restricted Funds £ - 58,823 - 58,823 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 68,704 132,600 (12,186) 189,118 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 57,579 48,774 (6,626) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99,727 |
Prior period
| Tangible assets Current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net assets |
Unrestricted Funds £ 55,579 47,664 (6,626) 98,617 |
Restricted Funds £ - 1,110 - 1,110 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 57,579 48,774 (6,626) 99,727 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 44,790 55,803 (7,817) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92,776 |
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Registration number: 1172739 Annual Report and Financial Statements
31 March 2025
Outdoor Mobility
Contents
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
|---|---|
| Trustees' responsibilities | 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 |
Outdoor Mobility
Reference and Administrative Details
| Charity name | Outdoor Mobility | |
|---|---|---|
| Charity registration number | 1172739 | |
| Principal office | Derwent House | |
| Wakefield Road | ||
| COCKERMOUTH | ||
| CA13 0HS | ||
| Registered office | Derwent House | |
| Wakefield Road | ||
| COCKERMOUTH | ||
| CA13 0HS | ||
| Trustees | G Procter, chair | |
| L Smyth | ||
| J Walker | (resigned 5 December 2024) | |
| A Jennings | ||
| A Waite | ||
| Bankers | CAF Bank Ltd | |
| 25 Kings Hill Avenue | ||
| Kings Hill | ||
| West Malling | ||
| Kent | ||
| ME19 4JQ | ||
| Accountant | Dodd & Co Limited | |
| FIFTEEN Rosehill | ||
| Montgomery Way | ||
| Rosehill Estate | ||
| CARLISLE | ||
| CA1 2RW |
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Trustees' Responsibilities in relation to the Financial Statements
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the trust deed. They are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Outdoor Mobility
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 16.
Your attention is to drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts 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 extant regulations but has since been withdrawn.
We understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 (5) (b) of the Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Act
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
......................................... Martin Borradaile FCA Dodd & Co Limited Chartered Accountants
FIFTEEN Rosehill Montgomery Way Rosehill Estate CARLISLE CA1 2RW
13 January 2026
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Note Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 Investments 3 Charitable activities 4 Other 5 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities Total expenditure Net incoming resources before transfers Transfers Gross transfers between funds Net movements in funds Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,884 232 31,340 - |
Restricted Funds £ 117,844 - - - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 119,728 232 31,340 - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 33,117 115 26,288 325 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33,456 | 117,844 | 151,300 | 59,845 | |
| 22,387 | 39,522 | 61,909 | 52,894 | |
| 22,387 | 39,522 | 61,909 | 52,894 | |
| 11,069 20,609 |
78,322 (20,609) |
89,391 - |
6,951 - |
|
| 31,678 98,617 |
57,713 1,110 |
89,391 99,727 |
6,951 92,776 |
|
| 130,295 | 58,823 | 189,118 | 99,727 |
The notes on pages 6 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | ||||||
| Tangible assets | 11 | 68,704 | 57,579 | |||
| Current assets | ||||||
| Debtors | 12 | 4,972 | 672 | |||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 127,628 | 48,102 | ||||
| 132,600 | 48,774 | |||||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year |
13 | (12,186) | (6,626) | |||
| Net current assets | 120,414 | 42,148 | ||||
| Net assets | 189,118 | 99,727 | ||||
| The funds of the charity: | ||||||
| Restricted funds | 58,823 | 1,110 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||||
| Unrestricted income funds | 130,295 | 98,617 | ||||
| Total charity funds | 189,118 | 99,727 |
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Approved by the Board on 13 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
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G Procter Trustee
The notes on pages 6 to 16 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 as amended by the Charities Act 2022.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and 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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities:Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Basis of preparation
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.
Going concern
These financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Fund accounting policy
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 16.
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies including donations and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Income from Government and other 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 probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis.
Income from charitable activities includes income recognised as earned (as the related goods or services are provided) under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions. Grant income included in this category provides funding to support programme activities and is recognised where there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Support costs
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £100 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Plant and machinery 15% reducing balance basis Office equipment 20% straight line basis
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged in the statement of financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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2 Donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies Appeals and donations Grants Cumbria Community Foundation National Lottery Magic Little Grants The Rank Foundation Avanti The G C Gibson charitable trust The Walney Extension Community Fund Groundwork UK Cumbria Soaring Club The Hadfield Charitable Trust Other grants |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,884 |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 1,884 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 1,347 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - - - - - - - - - - |
- 48,100 - - 49,500 5,000 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 - |
- 48,100 - - 49,500 5,000 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 - |
2,000 26,420 500 850 - - - - - - 2,000 |
|
| - | 117,844 | 117,844 | 31,770 | |
| 1,884 | 117,844 | 119,728 | 33,117 |
Of the donations and legacies income in 2024, £1,347 related to unrestricted funds and £31,770 related to restricted funds.
3 Investments
| Interest on cash deposits | Unrestricted Funds £ 232 |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 232 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 115 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All of the investment income in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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4 Charitable activities
| Charitable activities Site assessments Lease agreement income Managed and affiliate fees Membership fees Travel costs (Profit)/loss on sale of tangible fixed assets held for charity's own use |
Unrestricted Funds £ 1,300 7,376 4,434 17,896 334 - |
Restricted Funds £ - - - - - - |
Total Funds 2025 £ 1,300 7,376 4,434 17,896 334 - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 3,050 9,265 4,808 8,965 - 200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31,340 | - | 31,340 | 26,288 |
All of the income from charitable activities in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
5 Other
| Other income Travel costs |
Unrestricted Funds £ - |
Restricted Funds £ - |
Total Funds 2025 £ - |
Total Funds 2024 £ 325 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
All of the other income in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
6 Total resources expended
| Direct costs Insurance Depreciation of plant and machinery Employment costs Rent Equipment repairs and servicing Partnership agreements Support costs Subcontract cost Staff training Travelling Office expenses Computer software and website costs Printing, postage and stationery Trade subscriptions Sundry expenses Cost of trustee meetings Advertising Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fee Bank charges Depreciation of office equipment |
Charitable activities £ - 9,861 32,844 2,640 4,728 844 |
Total 2025 £ - 9,861 32,844 2,640 4,728 844 |
Total 2024 £ 5,454 7,807 25,493 2,490 3,258 357 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50,917 | 50,917 | 44,859 | |
| - 229 2,656 162 553 480 221 201 - 1,743 3,928 500 60 259 |
- 229 2,656 162 553 480 221 201 - 1,743 3,928 500 60 259 |
139 - 1,959 90 1,635 706 210 65 194 350 1,941 500 62 184 |
|
| 10,992 | 10,992 | 8,035 | |
| 61,909 | 61,909 | 52,894 |
All of the expenditure in 2024 related to unrestricted funds.
7 Governance costs
| Cost of trustee meetings Accountancy fees Independent examiner's fee |
2025 £ 3,928 500 4,428 |
2024 £ - 194 1,941 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2,635 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
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8 Trustees' remuneration and expenses
No trustee received any remuneration or expenses during the year (2024 - £0).
9 Employees' remuneration
The monthly average number of persons (including senior management) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:
| Charitable activities The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
2025 No. 3 2025 £ 32,142 702 32,844 |
2024 No. 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 £ 24,882 611 |
||
| 25,493 |
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year (2024 - No. 0).
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
10 Taxation
The registered charity is exempt from taxation on income and gains.
11 Tangible fixed assets
| Plant and machinery including motor vehicles £ Cost As at 1 April 2024 86,250 Additions 20,609 As at 31 March 2025 106,859 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 29,148 Charge for the year 9,861 As at 31 March 2025 39,009 Net book value As at 31 March 2025 67,850 As at 31 March 2024 57,102 |
Fixtures, fittings and equipment £ 922 636 1,558 445 259 704 854 477 |
Total £ 87,172 21,245 108,417 29,593 10,120 39,713 68,704 57,579 |
|---|---|---|
12 Debtors
| Other debtors | 2025 £ 4,972 |
2024 £ 672 |
|---|---|---|
Other debtors includes a balance held in credit with HMRC in relation to PAYE.
13 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ - - 12,186 12,186 |
2024 £ 232 119 6,275 |
|---|---|---|
| 6,626 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
14 Pension scheme
Defined contribution pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the period represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £702 (2024 - £611).
Contributions totalling £nil (2024 - £119) were payable to the scheme at the end of the period and are included in creditors.
15 Related parties
Controlling entity
The charity is controlled by the trustees.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
16 Analysis of funds
| Designated Funds Renewals General Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted Funds National Lottery Avanti The Walney Extension Community Fund One Stop Community Partnership Cumbria Soaring Club Community Impact Fund The Hadfield Charitable Trust The GC Gibson Charitable Trust |
At 1 April 2024 £ 5,000 93,617 1,110 - - - - - - 1,110 99,727 |
Incoming resources £ - 33,456 48,100 49,500 11,464 1,000 280 2,500 5,000 117,844 151,300 |
Resources expended £ - (22,387) (17,168) (20,791) (1,080) - (280) (203) - (39,522) (61,909) |
Transfers £ 18,091 2,518 (10,225) - (10,384) - - - - (20,609) - |
At 31 March 2025 £ 23,091 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107,204 | |||||
| 21,817 28,709 - 1,000 - 2,297 5,000 |
|||||
| 58,823 | |||||
| 189,118 |
National Lottery - This is a 3 year grant agreement to support a project aiming to build capacity, adding to the tramper network to crate 11 sites in total in Cumbria, funding the cost of development work in order to grow the fleet to a more financially self-sustaining level. The project will enable Outdoor Mobility to continue to work to create opportunities for people with limited mobility to enjoy the social, physical and mental health benefits of being in the outdoors.
Avanti - Working with Avanti West Coast to promote sustainable, accessible tourism through two new off-road mobility scooter schemes helping disabled people with opportunities to access the great outdoors and get into the countryside with family and friends.
The Walney Extension Community Fund - Grant awarded to fund a Tramper scheme for Ravenglass, at the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway.
One Stop Community Partnership - This fund relates to a grant awarded to cover tramper repair costs, expriring in August 2025.
Cumbria Soaring Club Community Impact Fund - Grant monies awarded to fund the purchase of rain covers for the Trampers.
The GC Gibson Charitable Trust - Gramt monies awarded to partly fund the purchase of a new Tramper.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
Prior period
| Designated Funds Renewals General Funds Unrestricted income fund Restricted Funds Tramper purchase fund National Lottery Cumbria Community Foundation Magic Little Grants |
At 1 April 2023 £ - 76,726 16,050 - - - 16,050 92,776 |
Incoming resources £ - 28,075 2,850 26,420 2,000 500 31,770 59,845 |
Resources expended £ - (25,584) - (25,310) (2,000) - (28,310) (52,894) |
Transfers £ 5,000 14,400 (18,900) - - (500) (19,400) - |
At 31 March 2024 £ 5,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93,617 | |||||
| - 1,110 - - |
|||||
| 1,110 | |||||
| 99,727 |
17 Transfers
The transfers represent restricted funds received to purchase fixed assets. Once the assets were purchased the original restriction on the funds was met and the assets were therefore transferred to unrestricted funds, to reflect the fact they are unrestricted in use.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
......... continued
18 Net assets by fund
| Tangible assets Current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net assets |
Unrestricted Funds £ 68,704 73,777 (12,186) 130,295 |
Restricted Funds £ - 58,823 - 58,823 |
Total Funds 2025 £ 68,704 132,600 (12,186) 189,118 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 57,579 48,774 (6,626) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99,727 |
Prior period
| Tangible assets Current assets Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net assets |
Unrestricted Funds £ 55,579 47,664 (6,626) 98,617 |
Restricted Funds £ - 1,110 - 1,110 |
Total Funds 2024 £ 57,579 48,774 (6,626) 99,727 |
Total Funds 2023 £ 44,790 55,803 (7,817) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92,776 |
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