Charity r•glstratlon number 1174266
LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr J Handley
Mrs M Handley
Mr5 J Jones
Mrw G Green
Charity number
1174266
Prin¢ipal address
Leapgate Farm
Wilden
Siourport-on-sevem
Worcestershlre
DY13 9JH
Independent •xamlnar
William Roberts FCCA
Ormerod Rutter Limited
The Oakley
Kidderminsler Road
Droitwich
Wor¢eslershire
WR9 9AY
Bankers
Barclays Bank PIC
1 Churchill Place
London
E145HP

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees. report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
8-15

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 Dècemb8r 2023.
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the Charivs constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and 'Account4ng and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to chari118s preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicabla in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021
"(èffe¢tive from 1 January 20191.
Objectives and activitie5
Tho Charity's objects are lo advance education, promote leaming for pleasure and relieve need for people wlh
learning disabilities through the provision of educational activities and the continued development of their
individual capabilities, Competen￿S. skills and undersianding in subjects and areas of educational and
recreational value and there has been no change in these during the year.
In carrying out the objectives as described, the Trustees feel that the charity has Complied with ils duty in section
17151 of the Charili&s Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity
Commission.
Achievem8nt$ and performance
There are now fifty participants who engage in weekly sessions lo leam culinary and catering skills. animal care.
hotticullure, craft and woodwork. A further twenty participants a¢¢ess the facilities by attending classes.
Financial revlew
The results for the year are set out on page S. The Charity has generated a surplus this year which consists of
unreslricled funds lo be carried foMard to the next financial year.
During this year the Charity has continued to maintaln Incorne levels to enable il to conts'nue and improve its
charit8ble aclivilies.
Rlsk managemgnt
The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are
in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The Charty is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) whose only voting members are ils Charity Trustees.
The Trustees who served durfng the year and up lo the dale of signature of the financial ststemenls were-.
Mr J Handley
Mrs M Handley
Mrs J Jones
Mr W G Green
Apart from the first charity tnjslees. every Iruslee musl be appointed. for a term of four years, by a resolution
passed at a properly convened meeting of the ¢harily trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as charity
trustees, the charity trustees must have r&gard lo the skill, thowledge and experience needed for the effects've
Èdminislration of the CIO.
The charity Iruslees wll make available lo each new charity Iruslee, on or before his or her first appointment a
copy of the current version of this Constitution and a Copy of the CIO'S latest Trustees, Annual Report and
statement of accounts.
None of the Trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the Trustees are members of the company
and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
stalement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial slalemenls in accordance wtlh
applicable law and United ￿NgdoM Accounting Slanijards (United KingdoTn Gtsnerally AC￿pted AccoLJnting
Practice}.
The law applicable lo charities in England and Wales reqijires the Trustees lo prepare linancial slalements for
each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming
resources and application of resoLtrces of the Charity for that year.
In pieparfng these financial stslemenls. the Trustees are reqUI￿d to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently..
obseNe the methods and prinryples in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and eslimales that are fea80nable and prudent..
stale whether applicable accounling standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial ststements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The charity Iwstees must comply with the requirements of th8 Chaiilies Act 2011 with regard lo the keeping of
8CCOUllting records. to the preparation and scrutiny of statements of account, and to the preparation annual
reports and returns. The statèments of account, reports and relums musl be sent lo the Charity Cornmission,
re9ardless of the incornes of th8 CIO within 10 month5 of the financial year end. The ¢harity trustees must
comply with their obligation lo inform the commisston within 28 days of any change in the particulars of the CIO
enterad on the Central Register of Charities.
The Trustees. report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mrs M Handley
Trustee
Dated.. .aa"

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
I report lo the Trustees on my gxamination of the financSal statements of Leapgale Activity cent￿ Ilhe Charity) for
the year ended 31 0ecemb8r 2023.
Responsibilitles and basls of report
As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance Trmth
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Actl.
I report in respect of my examination of the Charbty's financial statements carrièd out under section 145 of the 2011
Act. In carrying out my examination I havg followad all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission
under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Ind¢pendent •xamlnerf$ statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordan￿ with Accounting
and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in p￿fe￿nce lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommendgd Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is ￿ferred lo in the extant regulations bul has now bèen
withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for financial statements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance
with Generally A¢cepled Accounting Practice effective for repo￿ng periods beginning on or aftei 1 January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
exarnination giving me cause to believe that in any material respgct..
accounting records were not kepl in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act.. or
tha financial statements do not accord with those re¢Drds,' or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requir8mènts concerning the form and content of
accounts set OLtt in th8 Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 othèr than any requirement that the
accounts give a true and fair view which is not a m8tter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attenllon
should be drawn in
his report in o
lo enable a proper understanding of the financial stat8ments to be reached.
Garry Rutter
Omierod R
The Oakley
Kidderminsler Road
Droitwich
Wor¢estershire
WR9 9AY
r Limited

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
fund$
2023
2023
Total Unrestricted R8strict•d
funds
funds
2022
2022
Total
2023
2022
Notes
Incomè fram-
Oonalions and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
17.056
188.332
20,018
1,099
17,056
188,332
20,018
1.099
25.482
147,849
23.649
5,(X)O
30.482
147.849
23,649
Total In¢ome
226,505
226,505
196,980
5.000
201,980
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
43
193,996
43
198,297
206
170.658
206
174.959
4,301
4,301
Total •xpendituro
194,039
4.301
198,340
170,864
4.301
175,165
Not incornel{expenditurel and
movement in fund5
32.466
14,3011
28,165
26,116
699
26,815
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 January
2023
383,202
160.324
543,526
357,086
159,625
516,711
Fund balances at 31
December 2023
415.668
156,023
S71.691
383,202
160.324
543,526
The slalemer)t of financial activities Includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing aclivilies.

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Not•$
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
387.364
386,946
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
15
16,959
173.405
17,412
143.723
190,364
161,135
Cr&ditors.' amounts falling duo within
one year
16
16,037)
{4.555)
Net current asset$
184,327
156,580
Total assets less current Ilabilities
571,691
543.526
N¢t assets 8x¢luding pension Ilability
571,691
543,526
The funds ofthe Charity
Reslricled income funds
Unrestricted funds
17
156,023
415,668
160,324
383,202
571,691
543,526
The financial stslements were approved by the Trustees on
Mrs M Handley
Trustee

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting pollelès
Charlty informatlon
Leapgale Activity Centre is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion ICIO} registered with the Charity
Commission.
1.1 Accountlng convention
The financial stslemenls have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's constitution, the Charities Act
2011 and Accounllng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
¢harilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021" leffective from 1 January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as
(Jefined by FRS 102.
The financial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adoptsd are sel out below.
1.2 Going concem
Al the time of approving the financial slalemenls. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate ￿$0￿[Ce5 lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue lo adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charftable funds
Unreslricled funds are availabte for use at the discretion of the Trustees In furtherance of their charftsble
objectives.
Resliicted ftjnds are subject lo specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and Ljses ol the ￿$tricted funds are set out In the notes to the financial slalemenls.
1.4 In¢om•
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any perfomiance conditions have been
mel. the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that incomg will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified
of the donab'on, unless perforrnance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
rejalion lo dOna￿on$ received under GrftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been cla55ified under headings that aggregate all
cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be dI￿¢11Y attributed lo particular headings they have been
allocated lo activities on a basis consistont with the use of resources.
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured al cost and subsequenuy measured at cost or valuation. net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following bases=
Buildings
Fixtures and fittings
Over 50 years lease term
IOOA slraighl line

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accountln9 policies
(Continued)
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value ol the asset, and is re¢<¥Jnised in th9 Statement of finanryal aclivilies.
1.7 Impalrment of fixed assets
At each repoth'ng end dale, the Charity reviews the carying amounts of ils tangible assets lo delemine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an irnpairmenl loss. If any such indication
exists, th8 recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to dètemiine the extent of the impaimient
Ioss lif any).
1.8 Cash and Cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in han(J, deposits held at call with banks. other short-lemi liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Financial Instruments
The Charity has ele¢ted lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of ils financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised In the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes paty to the
contractual provisions of the instrumant.
Financial assals and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right lo sel off the recognised amounts and there is an intention lo setue on a nel
basis or lo realise the assgt and sellle the liability simultaneously.
1.10 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday enlillement is iecognised in the period in which the employee's services are
re￿ived.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charily is demonstrably committed
lo lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefit5.
1.11 Retirament bènefits
Payments lo defined ¢onlribulion retlremenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall dua.
Critical a¢countlng estimate$ and judgomants
In the application of the Charity's ac¢ounting policies, the Trustees are required lo make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The &slimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are conSide￿d to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimales.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Incom¢ from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlctod Reslricled
funds
funds
funds
Totsl
2023
2022
2022
2022
Donations and gifts
Grants re￿1Vable
8,912
8,144
5,736
19.746
5.736
24.746
5,000
17.056
25,482
5,000
30.482
Donations and grfts
Donations
8,912
5,736
5,736
8,912
5,736
5,736
Grants recelvable for core activiti0$
Worcester City Council Coronavirus Infection
Wyre Forest District Council Community
Worcester CC Community
Arnold Clark Community Fund
GB Partnership
Lidl Community Fund
Lloyds Bank Foundation
9,400
250
5,096
1,000
4,000
9.400
250
5.096
1,000
4.000
5.000
5.000
5,000
500
8.144
19.746
5,000
24,746
InMme from charltable actrvities
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
2023
2022
Bakery and farm sesslons
188,332
147.849

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Incom• from other trading activities
Unrestrl¢ted
funds
Total
2023
2022
Fundraising Èvents
Hire of facilities
Sale of goods
2,757
16.265
996
3,446
17,995
2,208
Income from other trading activities
20.018
23.649
Incomo from Investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrfctsd
funds
funds
2023
2022
Interest receivable
1.099
Expenditure on ralsing funds
Unrestrlctèd
funds
Total
2023
2022
Fundrai
and ublic
Fundraising agents
43
206
43
206

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Expenditure on charitable actlvities
2023
2022
Diract ¢osts
Staff costs
Bakery expenses
Insurance
Repairs
Postage & stalion8ry
Activity expenses
Sundry
Heal and light
Rent
Goods purchases
Safeguarding and training
112.800
6.982
1,356
11,415
192
23.609
1.880
11,552
5,000
920
90
92.559
8.913
1,299
17,690
39
14.258
955
13.688
5,000
1,952
419
175.796
156.772
Share of support and governance co$ts {5ee notè 91
Support
Governan
20,300
2.201
16,020
2.167
198,297
174.959
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Reslricled funds
193.996
4,301
170,658
4.301
198.297
174.959
Support c¢sts
Support Governance
costs
costs
2023
Support Governance
costs
osts
2022
Depreciation
Information technology
19,406
894
19,406
894
15.912
108
15,912
108
Accountancy Fees
2.201
2.201
2,167
2.167
20.300
2,201
22,501
16,020
2,167
18,187
Analysed between
Charitable aolivilies
20,300
2.201
22,501
16,020
2,167
18,187
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LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10 Not movament In funds
2023
2022
The nel movement in funds is slated aft@r chargingl(credilingl'.
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
17,528
1,878
15.912
11 Trustees
None of the Trustees lor any persons conneclgd with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
Charity during the year.
12 Employees
Number of employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2023
Number
2022
Number
Bakery Staff
Activity Stsff
Employment ¢o$ts
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Olher pension costs
110.680
2,120
90,822
1.737
112,800
92,559
There wer8 no employees wh08e annual remuneration was £60,000 or more.
13 Taxatlon
The charity 18 exempl from taxation on ils activities because all ils Income is applied for charitable purposes.

LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
14 Tanglble tixed a$sets
Buildings Flxtures and
fittinys
Totsl
Cost
Al 1 January 2023
Additions
Disposals
341,673
86.427
19.824
13,6701
428.100
19,824
13,6701
At 31 December 2023
341,673
102,581
444,254
Depreclation and Impaimient
At 1 January 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in iespect of disposals
14,539
7.270
26.615
10,258
11,7921
41,154
17.528
11.7921
Al 31 December 2023
21,809
35,081
56.890
Carrylng amount
Al 31 December 2023
319,864
67,500
387.364
At 31 December 2022
327,134
59,812
386.946
15 Debtor$
2023
2022
Amounts falllng due withln one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued incom9
13,031
2.810
1,118
16,432
980
16,959
17,412
16 Credltors- amounts falling due within one yèar
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
1.835
4,202
1.504
3,051
6.037
4,555
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LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
17 Restricted tund$
The income funds of thè Charity include restricted funds comprising the following balances of donatK)ns and
grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in fund$
Incoming
RBsourG¢S
Balancé at
resource$
?xpend¢d1 January 2023
Balance at
1 January 2022
Resourcos
Balance at
expended 31 December
2023
Bally Thomas Foundation
Eveson Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston
Foundation
Leader Grant
Vinci UK Foundation
Sport England
Lidl Community Fund
14,680
24,467
13201
15331
14,360
23,934
{3201
1533)
14,040
23.401
19,573
48,930
3.048
48.927
(4271
11.0671
13811
11,0731
(sooi
19.146
47.863
2,667
47,854
4,500
1427}
11,0671
{3811
11,0731
1500)
18.719
46.796
2,286
46.781
4,000
5.000
159,625
5,000
14,3011
160.324
14,3011
156,023
Bally Thomas Foundatlon
For construction work relating lo the new acts'vity hub. The incomè received has been fully expended as
capital expenditure and depreciation will be chargèd agalnsl the fund over the useful economic litg of the
building.
Eveson Charftable Trust
For construction work relating lo the new adlvity hub. The income receiv8d has been fully expended as
capital expenditure and dep￿CIall0￿ will be charged against the fund over the useful economic life of the
building.
Garfield Weston Foundation
For construction work relating to the new actrvity hub. The income received has been fully expended as
capital expenditure and depre¢ialion will be charged against the fund over the useful economic life of the
building.
Leader Grant
For construction work relating lo the new activity hub. The income received has been fully expended as
capital expenditure and depreciation will be charged against the fund over the useful economi¢ life of the
buildlng.
Sport England
For conslru¢lion work relating to thg new activity hub. The income received has been fully exp&rKled as
Capitsl expenditure and depreciation will be charged against the ftjnd over the useful economic life of the
building.
In¢1 UK Foundation
These funds were given for tree planting, picnic benches and fencing lo be used around the gym area. This
was to provide additional amenity facilities and an over811 enhancement to the site. Depreciation is charged
against the fund over the useful economic life of the assets.
Lidl Community Fund
These funds were given for improved food storage facilities with large industrial freezer and rèfrigerator.
Depreaation is charged against th8 fund over the useful economic life of the assets.
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LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
18 Unrestr5cted funds
The unrestrictad funds of the charity CDmpris& the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specific condition5 by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These includ&
designated funds which have been set aside out of unreslricled funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 January
2023
Incom5ng Resources
resources
expended
At31
Decembèr
2023
General fund5
383.202
226,505
1194,0391
415.668
Pr•vlous year-
At 1 January
2022
Incoming
rèsources
Resources
expended
At31
December
2022
General funds
357.086
196.980
1170.864)
383,202
19 Analysis of net assèts betW8en fund$
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Rèstricted
fund$
2023
Total
2023
At 31 December 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
231,341
184,327
156.023
387,364
184,327
415.668
156.023
571.691
Unrg$trlcted
fund$
2022
Rastrfcted
fund$
2022
Total
2022
At 31 DeceM￿r 2022:
Tangible assets
Current ass&tsllliabilitiesl
226.622
156,580
160.324
386,946
158.580
383,202
160,324
543,526
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LEAPGATE ACTIVITY CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
20 Operating lease commllments
At the reporting Ènd dale the Charity had outstanding commitments for future mSnlmum lease payrnents und8r
on-¢ancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2023
2022
Within one year
Be￿een two and five years
In over fNe years
5,000
20,000
195.000
5.000
20.000
200.000
220,000
225,000
21 Rèlated party transa¢tlons
There were no disclosable related paty Iransaclions during the year12022- none).
15-