Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 April 2024 start date to 31 March 2025 Charity name: Club 25 Charity registration number: 1177159
Objectives and Activities
The objects of the CIO are to advance the education of and to relieve persons with slight to moderate learning disabilities aged 18 and over or assist in the provision of facilities for recreational or other leisure time occupation.
The primary objective of Club 25 is to provide a social environment for beneficiaries with a mild to moderate learning disability in order to advance enhance their quality of life.
The club’s main activity is a Wednesday evening social gathering at Birkdale Labour Club where members enjoy a disco, games of pool and social interaction. Further activities include barge trips, a summer barbecue as well as Halloween and Christmas parties.
The trustees and club volunteers alike are aware that the club’s function and funds are for the benefit of members.
Achievements and Performance
Club 25 provides a safe and caring environment which promotes self-confidence, friendship and social interaction for its members within the club and the wider community. It also promotes awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by its members within the wider community of Sefton through participation in local competitions such as the club pool team joining a local league.
Financial Review
The club has a reserve of approximately £7,000 which will enable further leisure activities to be undertaken. Subs taken from members were in line with the preceding financial year.
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation whose only voting members are its charitable trustees.
Reference and Administrative details
Club 25 (formerly Parents and Friends Association for Young Adults with Learning Difficulties) Registered charity number 1177159
Registered address: 36 Stamford Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, WA14 2JX
Names of Charity Trustees:
Veronica Barodekar, Susan Madani, John Rudd Dec. We are in the process of appointing a new trustee Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature: Veronica Barodekar Full name and position: Veronica A Barodekar, Trustee Date: 28 January 2026
Receipts and payments accounts 2024-2025 Charity Name Charity Registration Number Period Covered
Club 25 1177159 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
| Month | Income in £ | Expenditure in £ |
|---|---|---|
| April | 216 | |
| May | 286 | 417.5 |
| June | 214 | |
| July | 223 | 807.5 |
| August | 0 | |
| September | 205 | |
| October | 282 | 23 |
| November | 212 | 1264 |
| December | 767 | 2338 |
| January | 208 | |
| February | 220 | 20 |
| March | 205 | |
| Totals | 3038 | 4870 |
| Assets | ||
| Funds in bank (28 Feb 2025) | 7160 | |
| Liabilities |