## **Spiral’s – Annual General Meeting Date- 5th September 2025, 12.30-2pm. Location - SPIRAL Office, Carlisle** 

’ **Attendees;** Maryann Liddle CEO, Alan Brown OBE Chair, Margaret O Brien Secretary, Anne – Marie Bainbridge trustee, Chris Wilcox trustee, Kim Hobbs Trustee, Sol Valistar Staff, Lynda Kyle Staff, Stuart Cochrane volunteer, Luke Mcgill accountants, Juan Shimmons – CYA, Mark Wear – National Lottery. 

**Apologies;** Alan Culley Trustee, Jackie Rudd – Cumberland Council, representatives from the Cumbria Community Foundation and FCSCT, Chris Turner – Children in Need. Emma Amirs – Kingmoor Consulting, Jo Thomas – volunteer, Adam Kyles – volunteer. 

## **1.Opening remarks and welcome and housekeeping Maryann Liddle** 

Maryann welcomed all attendees to the AGM and following introductions she briefly acknowledged the Edgar Schein model of organisational culture which will underpin the progress of Spiral going forward. 

## **2. Chairs Report Alan Brown** 

Alan acknowledged that we had now been in the current office premises for a year which has played a role in the positive progress made in this period of time. 

He stated that the recent sponsored walk was a great success and raised approximately £1442.00 which can be utilised in any way towards Spirals requirements. He verified that the charity had continued to focus on the intervention and prevention of bullying, strengthening networking and expanding into providing services for parents and young people. Alan also acknowledged our expansion into offering training out to other agencies and the example of a diversity and inclusion event was delivered successfully to house and to a number of other services in the local area. Alan gave credit to our champion Diana Banks who has completed a number of fund raising events and donated monies collected from these to Spiral. He thanked her for this support. Another supporter of the charity is Emma Aimers who has strong links to a successful local business and will hopefully assist us network with more businesses in the Cumbria region. Emma and Kingmoor Consulting donates to Spiral on a monthly basis and we are very grateful for this. Other funders which have shown financial support for Spiral were acknowledged by Alan. These included; 

National lotteries, Francis Scott Trust, Albert Hunt Trust, Cumbria Community Foundation, local branch of Freemasons, Brathay Trust. Donations from these funders has helped us continue to deliver our professional services to young people in Cumbria. 



Alan acknowledged the level of commitment Maryann has evidenced over the past year and although involved in a business masters degree alongside running Spiral she has shown a creative and tireless approach to promoting and growing Spiral. 

## **3. Financial report Luke Mcgill** 

Luke gave a full overview of the current financial status and how the past year has developed in terms of funding and spending. I attach notes from his comprehensive report. _Notes on Spiral Accounts Y.E 31st March 2025 for AGM on 5th September 2025_ 

· _First of all, it’s worth mentioning the change in financial year end to 31st March (as proposed in previous AGM) to align with the tax year –preferable from previous year end of 4th December_ · _Making the current year a 15-month period rather than 12- makes it difficult to give a like-for-like comparison against previous year_ · _I’ll give figures for the 15-month period ended 31st March 2025 first, and then I’ve calculated the figures as if they were in a 12-month period by dividing by 15 and multiplying by 12 to give a better comparison Period to 31st March 2025 (15 months)_ 

## · _Total income for the period is £135k_ 

· _Majority of income is from funders, who’ve enabled us to run the brilliant projects we do. Credit to Maryann for the fantastic work she does bringing funding in, theseinclude: National Lottery (£64k), Francis Scott Trust (£15k), Cumbria Community Foundation (£14k), Cumbria Youth Alliance (also £14k), Cumberland Council (£12k) Hadfields (£5k) Free Masons (£2.5k) and Albert Hunt Trust (£2k)_ · _As well as smaller, but still significant amounts - From the fundraising by Diana Banks with her sponsored walks, to general donations including a bucket in Bordo Lounge – all making well over £2k_ · _Also a big thank you to Alan for his generous in-kind donations for equipment and resources throughout the year_ · _As well as this in the current period Spiral has also began to make it’s own earnings through workshops ran in schools as well as through room hire of the office space for a total of £4.6k – extra income we hadn’t previously had_ 

· _Total expenditure for the period is £96k - Bulk of this on salaries (£74k), £7k spent on rent which has significantly increased this period due to moving into lovely new office space_ 

· _Net Surplus for the period of £39k (Some of this may be due to timing of funding coming in and not yet being spent)_ 

_Comparions – both 12 months (not an exact science)_ 

· _Total income of £108k against previous year of £66k (63% growth)_ · _Expenditure also higher of £77k against previous year of £61k (only 26% increase)_ · _Would still leave a £31k surplus against £5.6k P.Y_ 



· _Salaries increased to £59k from £52k this is down to increase in hourly rate as well as having an additional employee within the year_ · _Rent of £5732 up from £1300 – as previously explained_ · _Training costs are £1700 up from £334 this is down to Spiral’s contribution to Maryann’s management course as well as cyber security training implemented_ · _Also spent £1056 on Upshot System for monitoring of projects etc._ · _Repair and maintenance costs have gone down to £160 from £600 in previous year (painting of rooms and removal of assembly and furniture)_ · _Telephone & Internet costs increased to £1930 from £1409 – down to O2 phone costs increasing plus paying focus group for internet – portion of this is now being covered from Kingmoor Consulting funding_ 

**These accounts were ratified and agreed by the board of trustees** 

## **4. Report on staff Projects Lynda Kyle and Sol Valistar** 

Lynda reported on the preventative effects project that has been running in Carlisle and Eden. This to date has involved 61 young people over 419 sessions. A new project which started in April 2024 is currently working with 18 young people over 94 sessions. In addition she has been involved in ‘drop-in’ sessions of 2 hour duration which Spiral has provided over 4 schools and this has totalled to date 75 sessions. In terms of developmental work Lynda stated that staff training has been delivered in the DNAV model which fosters flexibility and confidence in young people dealing with difficult events and encouraging new skills to strengthen autonomy. Lynda did touch on some of the challenges she has encountered in rolling out these projects but it appears these are few and obviously not too problematic to impact on the success of the work she is doing. Lynda finished with a case study of an isolated 8 year old girl with whom she has worked closely. The positive results she has achieved were echoed in feedback from the child’s mother who has seen a marked difference in her daughter and couldn’t thank Lynda enough both personally, and Spiral in general for the support offered and given. 

Sol outlined the 3 projects he has been involved in. These were 1/the listening project, 2/the social media project and 3/the journey together project. 

1/ these focusses on how young people think they are heard. 16 young people have been involved in making a short film, locally based and relevant to those in this area. A second short film is in progress now with a third in collaboration with Caldewlea School has just begun and the launch will aim to coincide with anti-bullying week. Sol spoke about a survey he has conducted looking at young people’s experiences of bullying which to date 55 young people have responded to. Although the survey will look to involve far more young people the results so far are very telling. Only 4% reported that they have never seen or experienced bullying. The age group targeted were 11 to 24 so the proportion of those young people witnessing or directly experiencing bullying is extremely high. 



2/ Sol has been involved in building and improving our social networking and has so far engaged with Facebook, instagram, TikTok and YouTube. To date Facebook seems to get the most attention from mothers. Spiral has 70 followers and to date 1018 interactions. This would appear to be instrumental in attracting people to apply for the current youth worker post. The thought is that instagram and TikTok might get to more young people so this needs to be further developed. 

3/ Sol spoke passionately about the work he has been involved with in the journey together project. This involves using the principals of the fantasy game of Dungeons and Dragons. The benefits of this approach would seem to be very evident in the young people who take part, increasing confidence, improved problem solving, working with others, greater self esteem etc. Since its inception in May of this year 13 young people have been involved over 16 sessions and Sol acknowledged that the on going group situated in the local Youth Zone has been particularly successful. 

## **5. Moving into the next year Maryann Liddle** 

Maryann outlined Spirals goals for the coming year; 

1/ growing Spiral safely! This includes supporting staff, measuring results, matching output to resources and ensuring the ethos of Spiral is never compromised. 

2/ Strengthen collaborative working. This is already showing benefits and it is hoped that these networks and partnerships can be grown over the next year. 

3/ Proactively approach conflict, bullying, and anti-social behavior. 

4/ Increase direct contact time with young people and their parents/carers/supporters. This will be assisted by the more creative use of the office space. 

Thanks and gratitude’s; 

To the staff and volunteers who don’t just ‘do the hours’ but evidence an innovative , creative and passionate approach to their involvement with young people and their families. Thank you. 

To the trustees who’s role and commitment is to support every aspect of Spirals journey in addressing the damage done by bullying. Thank you. 

It is to be recognised that Spirals existence and obvious success is due to Maryann’s passion and commitment to bringing about solutions and strategies to empower young people. The energy she consistently brings to this work is really showing dividends. Thank you. 

Margaret O’Brien, secretary 



I

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
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report on the accounts
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CHARITY COMMISSIO
Fok, ENGIAND AND I'rfAI E
Spiral - Prèv&nling the Effects of 8ullying
1179662
Recei
ts and
ments accounts
CC16a
For the period
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5th Decèmber
2023
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31st March 2025
Section A Receipts and payments
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funds
Eiidowmenl
funils
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7,766
62.491
70,257
5,626
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0410912025

SPIRAL
Spiial- Preveniiiig Ihe Elleciives of Bullyitv
oirt Bii'Nety R£hsidences
r￿d¥e Ldne
Lal¢ewRate
01)28 64264 1
WWW SDiralcumbria.orE.uk
Chhi¢lv Nuinb?1 1179662
RE
ERVES POLICY- updated 31st March 2025
Charitable status requires organisations to spend income on charitable objectives and not build up funds
for a rain
ay. However. the Charity Commission does recommend that to maintain finalicial stability all
charitles
hould hold reserves at a level to covei any unforeseen circumstances that might arise and to
ensure t
at Splral's core actlvlty can continue. or to retain funds for planned specific projL'cts.
At Spiral
e consider that..
the event of event of permanent closure, we would need enough reserves to cover staff
dtsndancies and comply with current employment legislation. This is currently £5,443.00
e had to close temporarily due to natural disaster, or move due to building works etc. we
uld need 3 months to find alternative accommodation. To cover this period, we consider that
need to hold three months operational expenditure, to include rent. staff wagi4s, insurance,
pplies etc. Thls is calculated based on the average expendlture of the previous yearfs accounts.
tal expenditure for year to 3151 March 2025116-month period}= £96,295.00 ofwhlch 3
months is calculated a5 £18,055.00
e total Reserve5 Policy is calculated as £23.498.00 (rounded to £23,500.00}.
e Committee will review and amend the actual Reserves held annually and update accordingly.
Spiral wil
accountl
retain £23,500.00 within its Barclay's Bank as its reserve and shall account for tliis Within its
8 records as a separate item.
Thls polic
be revie
was adopted at the Committee Meeting and AGM of Spiral held on
ed annually.
This will
Signed ........
airperson

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Se¢llon A
Indepon(Jent Examlner's Report
Report to thg tnFSieesl
mombers of .
S91131- Preventinq ine eltetts 01 twllying
ac¢ounts for the year
ondod131' Mtsicli ?Clry5
Charity no
Ilf any) 1179862
Set Dui on pages i 1 2
I ieport 10 Ili¢ Irusiees up ni¥ exainiiaiion ol tho ac¢ounlS of the above
chanly I Ihc: I rust I for Ine Y￿al *>rtue4 31,'OJl?025
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2011 1 Ihe Aci I
ieyurt Ill iesp#ci fJl Ins examinalion L)1 Ihe Trusl's accoLinls carried ( ut
undei ser.lion 144 ol IIIL. 201 1 Aci aDd In carrying oul rny exatninaliOI I, I
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lh& Acl OT
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proper Iind*r41andiiig i)1 Ilie accounts io be reached.
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Date.. 011Q912025
Slgnod:
Name.. J8ckie FIshoT
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lil any)..
Addr•s$.' chailesville
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Octobpr 2018

Soction B
Dlsclosu
Only compleie If The cxaminrr Iipeos ':Li Iii(Jiiliyli1
Irrt*llÉFS of ccncem Isee CC32.
Independent L¥Kamiii#lioD ol r.harily arccunis directions artd guidance for
examiners)
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any Items thal the
examiner wishe5 tts
dSsclose.
Ncsne
IER
October 2018

CHARITY COMMISSIO
Fok, ENGIAND AND I'rfAI E
Spiral - Prèv&nling the Effects of 8ullying
1179662
Recei
ts and
ments accounts
CC16a
For the period
Irom
5th Decèmber
2023
To
31st March 2025
Section A Receipts and payments
Unresiriciod
funds
Eiidowmenl
funils
FundB
Totol fund$
Lasi yèar
to the near&Bt
to th& noarfrst È
lo the n08rrtl I..
to Ihè nwrèsi £
A1 Recel t$
Aben Hunt Tiusi
Cumbid C(yniDunily FouThdaiioii
co.op Local Conimunily Fuiid
2,OOD
14,0
14.IYKI
12.OOD
2.3U7
5,OOD
15,000
s.01
Francis Sc¢it Trust
Donation5
Testo CD
Cunibiia Y¥uth AlliaD¢e
s.000
316
1.000
13.902
30.717
4.351
4,3'.51
lJ889
64.2.
12.0,)O
4,61)D
20.9.)0
Cumb11a C#iinly Countti
72,000
4.800
20,500
904
tola
ross iiicome
or
AR)
9.266
147,01S
IS6.281
66.226
5set an
800 tablo
nvg$tmonl $4
ès,
tota
Total receipts
156,2e1
A3Pa
mont
IBI
399
48
146
erfisin
NcFhorkpn
Resoir¢e
Accounta
Sup￿1￿10Th C05lS
DBS ch&s
8 Maikeling
250
348
7ZJ
149
486
855
1.725
36
156
334
600
52.595
1.3OQ
523
2.279
540
241
240
2.:'79
60
86
67
27
',07
Rept111S antt 1A)InIenè￿e
Saianes
Rcnl
199
75.854
7.165
592
1.056
20.900
75.t',S4
7.-,65
35
Uoshoi sgsiein Licen58
Telephono & Iniernei
Sub total
1.768
11S.427
60.600
A4 As¥et and Investment
Sub total
rotal payments
1.76B
115.427
60,600
7.498
31.588
39 086
5.626
CCXX R1 accovnts ISSI
04109r2025

AS Transfers between fund5
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
7,766
62.491
70,257
5,626
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Endowment
10 nebrest t
io nearest £
to nettrtssi £
B1 Cash funds
Bank Account
7.766
62.491
Total cash fund5
7,766
62.491
Ikwtr In
Unrestricted
Rejtrletèd
Endowment
Delalls
lo noarosl E
B2 Other monetary assets
i(> which
Currtrnt v4lu•
Drl.?Ils
¢o$i loplionjll
83 Inve8tment a88els
to which
¢051 lopllonall
B4 Assgts retained for tho
charSty's own uso
Dci,iils
Fbnd to which
Amount du•
Whon dLI
BS Liabilities
Signed by one or h¥0 Iruslees cn
behalf of 311 the IFusiees
Prinl Name
Dale ol
CCXX R2 a¢coun15 ISSI
0410912025

SPIRAL
Spiial- Preveniiiig Ihe Elleciives of Bullyitv
oirt Bii'Nety R£hsidences
r￿d¥e Ldne
Lal¢ewRate
01)28 64264 1
WWW SDiralcumbria.orE.uk
Chhi¢lv Nuinb?1 1179662
RE
ERVES POLICY- updated 31st March 2025
Charitable status requires organisations to spend income on charitable objectives and not build up funds
for a rain
ay. However. the Charity Commission does recommend that to maintain finalicial stability all
charitles
hould hold reserves at a level to covei any unforeseen circumstances that might arise and to
ensure t
at Splral's core actlvlty can continue. or to retain funds for planned specific projL'cts.
At Spiral
e consider that..
the event of event of permanent closure, we would need enough reserves to cover staff
dtsndancies and comply with current employment legislation. This is currently £5,443.00
e had to close temporarily due to natural disaster, or move due to building works etc. we
uld need 3 months to find alternative accommodation. To cover this period, we consider that
need to hold three months operational expenditure, to include rent. staff wagi4s, insurance,
pplies etc. Thls is calculated based on the average expendlture of the previous yearfs accounts.
tal expenditure for year to 3151 March 2025116-month period}= £96,295.00 ofwhlch 3
months is calculated a5 £18,055.00
e total Reserve5 Policy is calculated as £23.498.00 (rounded to £23,500.00}.
e Committee will review and amend the actual Reserves held annually and update accordingly.
Spiral wil
accountl
retain £23,500.00 within its Barclay's Bank as its reserve and shall account for tliis Within its
8 records as a separate item.
Thls polic
be revie
was adopted at the Committee Meeting and AGM of Spiral held on
ed annually.
This will
Signed ........
airperson