bj OUR ANNUAL TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 NDRC NORTHEAST DISABILITIES RESOURCE CENTRE
CONTENTS PAGE I Contents PAGE 2 Objectives & Activities PAGE 3 Achievement & Performance PAGE 4 Future Plans PAGE 5 Financial Review PAGE 6 Risk Assessment PAGE 7 Structure, Goveriiance & Management PAGE 9 Our Year In Photos PAGE 10 Statement Of Trustees. Responsibilitie5 Saying Farewell 2025 at NDRC PAGE 11 PAGE 12 PAGE 13-25 Independent examiner's Report PAGE 16 Statement of f inancial activi ties PAGE 17 Balance Sheet PAGE 18 Statement of cash flows PAGE 19- 28 Notes to the financial statements "The Support Tony recelves has had a massive positive impact on his life." NDRC
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The fftitee thio arn also dlrecto oses of the Companla Act 2006• present thelr report wlth the flnancial statements of the charlty for the year ended 31 October 2024. The financlal statements have been prepared In accordance wlth the accountln9 pollcles set out In note I to the flnancial statements and comply wSth the charlty's artlcles of assoclatlon, the Companles Act 2006 and the provlslons of "Accountlng and Reportlng by Charltles: Staternent of Recommended Practlce appllcable to charlties proparlng thelr accounts In accordance wlth the Flnanclal Reportlng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc ol Ireland (FRS 102)" (effectlve l January 2019), Objectives and activities The 'Objects' of the charity, as set out in our Articles of Association dated 5 December 2017 are: To prornote the care and welfare of those with physical and/or learning disabilities with a particular emphasis on Cerebral Palsy, primarily. but not exclusively within Sunderland. by the provision of services, support and tralning for those individuals, Including but not restricted to, services relating to healthcare. welfare, social interaction. medical a5slstance. education. employment, accommodation. advice and guidance. The advancement of education. training and awareness amongst the general public and related and relevant professionals. on the specialist needs, complex and diverse requirements of individuals with Cerebral Palsy, to enable a wider range of approaches and interventions to enhance servlce provision N.D.R.C. contracts its Day Care provision and its educational provision to South Tyneside, Durham and Sunderland local authorities. We have increased our range of services by being the chosen care provider for Sunderland's housing's supported living bungalows sltuated at Valiant Close in Hendon Sunderland. We continue to offer Personal assistant, (P.A.) for people who wish to access the wider community. NDRC
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE A Year of Community, Celebration, and Growth at NDRC In 2024, the Northeasl 0i5abilllles Resource Centre INDRC) proudly completed its first-ever sponsored walk-an insplring and memorable journey from Seaburn to the Valianl Centre. This intluslve event brought log@thÈr staff. sérvice users. and their famllies in a shared effort to rais? t>oth awareness and funds for our or9ani53tion. The walk was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our pre5en¢e In the community. promote InclusSvity, and generate sUPPQrt fror one ol our key initiative5.' the development of our garden space. NDRC NDRC NDRC Pr5ty11155'5t4we Christmas Fètes at thè centre_ These events wefe not only important tundraisin9 opportunitl•s. but èls0 vibrant cfrlebralbons that brought together Thanks to the generosily of our supporters and the servicè users, families, and the wider local commLinity. èiithusiasm of èveryone involved. walk successfully With games. stalls, entèitainment, and retre5htnents, raised Funds thèl have already made a rneaningful t)oth fètes were filled wlth loy. laughter, an¢J a itrong impact. We were delighied to purchase brand.new 5en5e of communlty spirit. The lunds raSsod wlll go garden furniture, which ovr servicè users are now directly toward enhanclng sorvlces and facilities for enjoyin9 on a regular basls. The outdoor space has our mernbers. ensurlng continued developmènt and quickly become a welcomln9 area for relaxatlon. support. soclalisSng. and actlvlti&s-furlher enriching the everyday frxperl&e at our c•ntre. As we reflect on thls year of progres5 and connectlon. wè'rè filled with gratitude foi the continued sijpport from our rommunity-and excitement for what Iles ahead. 2024 also maiked another rnile5tonÈ for NDRC with the surc¢sslul hosting of our very first Surnmer and Merters otrendar£e on average Is 42 p•t w•• in tt daycen•r• and ts grndyally gTowln Tho centro ha$ gr8dually seeii Se55n$ Increase to 111 s•ulons por week w4hkn 15 catered f¢r ir. t#e bigger premise8 "When I flrst moved In, I didn't thlnk it was really for me. But now I couldn't Imagine being anywhere else. The staff that come here feel more Ilke my friends and we always have a good laugh and Just make me feel normal. I couldn't be happler." NDRC
SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICE Th• iuppart•d U¥ln9 TrIc vuni out ol th• c•ntrn and •r• rnglst•r•d wlth CQC. NDRC •rn wovldlng WPPQrt to 15 kndl¥ldu•h lo Ilv• In tlli on hom•& Th• s¢h•fft• l• c•ll•d Wall•nt Clow. St•ff support IMll¥ldua wlth dauy to m•lffl•ln th•lr t•fi•iicy wlth Sufid•1lw ¢o¥ncll Our ouallllod tèam of support worker5 are on 51te to provlde care and support lo both the members In the Daycentre and the selvlcé usèrs in thè supported living scheme. The charity pay the 'real living wa9e' to the Support staff. We belleve a5 a charlty thèt thls is vital to gaining thè b•sl stsff lor our service us•rs. FufuRE PLANS A T NDRC Exciting Developments at NDRC {Northeast Disabilities Resource Centre) At the Norlh8aSt Olsabllltles Rosou¥c• Centrè INDRC>, we are thrllled to noUnCe 5everol exciting new i()Itat¢ve5 thal wlll si9nificantly hanc0 th• s¥tvic•s and experiences we provlde to ow members. bMls. •nd thèy wlll al$0 be •vallabl for spèel•l oullngs. community ents. and organised trips. Accessibility )nd comfort hav@ b••n k•y consid&rations in th& dÈsl9n of these ¥ehicles. ensuring that all members can travel salely and wlth dignlty. First jnd ftyemost. we are plannln9 a malor Inv•stment in th¢ dev¢lopm•ni of a prole5$1+)ally dè51gned mult 5en50ry room within our centre. This state-of.the-art Space wlll be tailored to me•t the di¥•rs• n&•ds ol our member5. ofiering a calrniw and engagiw enviroftmeni with a rang• of sansory experiences. It will b• th¢wghtlully designed to 5LIPF)Ort indNldua15 Wlth varying 5ens0ry proce$5ing needs and wlll seivo as a therapeuttc and recreatlonal resource that promotes relaxatlon. emotl>wl roguljlion. and sensory xplrKatlon. As part ol our on90ing cmimitment to 5U5tainabillty NDRC 15 4150 placing a strong focus on bècoming a more t•r0ments11y re5ponsiblo organisation. We ar? actively working lowards achievln9 net-zero efficiency. with plans to expatxl our recycllng programmes. reduce oui carbon 10otprSni. and Impltmnt grtner pra¢ii¢es throughout ow operatlons. From energy-efllcient upgrades to the se o15Uslainable materials. every ¢fforl is beln9 made to Ilgn ¢)w work wlih etwlrgnmenlal best prac¢lce3. We belleve thot these Improvements mark a 95gnlflcant stop fofward in crealirsg a more inclusive. suppoftive. arnd forward-thlnklng tentre tor our member5. 8y investing In both •ccosslbllity sust)In•blllty. we aro not only enhanclng the quaS1ty of our servlces but also contrlbutlng posTri lvdy to cornnxmity and tho •nvlronm•nt. In additlon, we ate proud lo share that wo will $9on b• taklng ownorship of three brd-new. lully accesslblè. specially adapted minsbtsses. These vehicles will plèy a vltal ro in helping our members rnaintain independence and community connection. Tho mir*buses wtll usgd to transport member5 to and Irom the centre on 4 daity stay lunad lor further updates as we continuo to grow, Invate. and advocate for J more wKlusive fvlure Igr all. Funding our future garden plans Our members have expressed a strorKJ interest in having a covered, weatherprool ouldoor area, so they can enloy our garden In all weather condltlons. We are now looklng to use funds rnlsed through fétes and oth•r h•ndr•islng •v•nts to h•lp m•k• this vision a rèality. NDRC
FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves policy It is the policy of the cliarity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated foi a specific use should be maiiitained at a level equivalent to between three and six moiith s expenditure. The trustee5 consider that reserves at this level ensure that. In Lhe event of a significant drop in funding, tl)ey will be able to continup the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways In which additional fund5 may be raised. Northeast Disabllitles Resource Centre operates a reserve fund for the purpose of coverlng any negatlve flnanclal Impllcatlons that may affect the organlsatlon. Thls includes: The termination of service user's contract5 ,iiid the onsuing 105s of related Income that may lead to subsequent changes being made to staffing arrangements and organisational planning. Contractual commitments which may require the purcliase of i)ew equipment, facilitie5, and environinents. The Trustees acknowledge that the orCJariisat0n has experienced rpcent reslru¢turiiig of its service which has resulted In the orcJan15ations occupancy of rented premise5 belonging to tho Local Authority of tlie City of Sunderland The Trustees agree that to maintain reserves at their agreed level the organlsatlon wlll need: Suitable Liicle c)1 PractlLÈ EflvLt ive bLirlrJpl<iry controls Efie4-.live management Systems tnployment polic.ips ancj PTocediir?s Good relaliorish•p5 Vllth local funders aDd 5takphc)IcJers NDRC
This policy will be reviewed in line with our Quality Assurance System which requires Northeast Disabilities Resource Centre to review annually, or as when the need arises. all operational Policies and Procedures. £339,240 £265,513 The charity held at the end of the period £339,240 (2023.. £215.903) in reserves. all of which are unrestricted funds. Free reserves. excluding reserves used for fixed assets, designated or restricted purposes amounted to £265,513 (2023 :£138.289) at the end of the year. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total incorne for the year was £1.074,901 (2023: £852.570). Total expenditure for the year was £951,564 (2023: £770,137) leaving an overall surplus of £123.337 (2023: £82,433) Risk Assessment The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed. The trustees continually review the risks and systems which are in place to minimise them. Both external and internal risks are reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of the charity. I I love to wind peop e up and'l like spending 8time with staff and members., Thomas - NDRC Member NDRC
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT
GOVERNANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL
The company was Incorporated on 5 December 2017. It is Ilmited by guar47ntee and 15
govemed by its memorandum arKI articles of association dated 5 Decernber 2017. The
company Is a Registered Charity - number 1180629.
The unln¢oTporated charity, Northeast
Dlsabllltles Resource Centre was founded
In 1952 and lirst constituted as a charlty in
1966 as the Sunderland Spastlcs Society.
In 1994 Its Constitution was amended to
Sunderland and District Scope; registered
number 222675, and In 2007 a further
amendment to Northeast Dlsablllties
Resource Centre
Induction and training of new trustees New Trustees attend an Executive Comniittee meeting before they are appoir)led as a Trustee in order that tliey obla li ar) uiiderstanding of the Internal processes of the charity as a whole together with an understanding of any ongoing issues which the Executive Cominiltee are dealing with. The skills of the existing Trustees are monitored on an ongoing basis arid external training courses are provided where deemed appropriate. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 11097224 Charity Number 1180629 Reglstered Office 4 Valiant Close Sunderland SRI 2BS Trustees Mr BS Curran Mr E Bell Mr P Smith Mr5 GA Reverly (Appointed l March 2024) Mr R Jenks (Appointed 16 December 2024) Auditor Robson Laidler Accountant5 Limited Fernwood House Fernwood Road Jesmond Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear NE2 ITJ Bankers National Westminster Bank PIC 52 Fawcett Street Sunderland Tyne and Wear SRI IS8 "I love having a laugh wlth members and staff. l am enjoying all the r activities we do" Ronnie- NDRC Member NDRC
OUR YEAR IN PHOTOS NDRC
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES The trLlStees, who are also directors of Northeast Disabilities Resources Centre (N.D.R.C) for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financlal statements for each flnanclal year which glve a true and falr vlew of the state of affairs of the charity and of the Incoming resources and application of resources, including the Income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that perlod. In preparlng those flnantial statements, the trustees are requSred to: 51 ato I'ier doi)Iir.c)l)Ip U4 AcroLiiilirig -i'.and<]fds hah'e aeen rollosved. subiecr to any m,ItÈJ.ri.Il rlgp.IT.'(Ire% disi-..losed aid x plaiDed IT i Iho f,niinr_ial slai<!ii)ei Ils., dl)d '¥eparo tho. f,p.Hrc.liAI %l¢iltS.rmentS ciri the goir)g concerii k)d515 ur)less It Is Inaporoprit4'.e tro preSUfne rhar the charity will continue in busi?Q_fiS. The trustee5 are responslble for keeping accurate accounting records whlch dlsclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the flnanclal posltlon of the charlty and to enable them to ensure that the financlal statements comply with the Companles Act 2006 They are also responslble for safeguarding the assets of the charlty and hence for taklng reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other Irregularlties. Select si_Iitak)le aiCOLtnting policies and thg.n alJDly (heiyi ion515fently. Observe the Inell)uds and principles In the Chcirity SQ)RP. MaTKe IiJdqp.iantS (ind estlTTldtes (hat are reascJi)able 411cI prudent, Audltor In accordan With the company's article% a resolution proposlng that Robson Laidler Accountants Llrnited be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at General Meeting. Dlsclosure of Informatlon to audltor Each of the trustees has confirmed that there Is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit. but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken approprlate steps to identify such relevant Information and to establish that the auditor is aware of Such informatso Approved by order of the board of trustees on and signed on its behalf by.. Mr E Bell Trustee DATE: 3rd July 2025 NDRC
Saying farewell to a much loved member We sald a fond farewell to our John Starkey In 2024. It was a lovély servlce. All the mernbers at NDRC were grateful for belng rnade part of It thank you $0 much to the lamily for allowlng thls. We also wanted to share how a plece of lurnithre John donated Is belng put to good use wlthln the centre. Our Sue has upcycled the cablnet and 15 using It to serve Ihe drlnks at our soclal events and to serve the tuckshop. I thlnk you would all agree that John would approve "John will be a big miss, but we will be reminded of him every day when the trolley comes around.. PRESENTS OUR SOCIAL EVENING YIY, DISCO IN THE VAIANT cE. A '% Th PURPOSE-BUILT ACCE551BLE BUILDING. NDRC WE HAVE AN ALCOIKX uCE REFRESHMENTS AND SNACKS ARE AVAILABLE.. LAST OF EVERY MONTH p* EVENIP4G PM AFES ENTRY ' PAlaFIX WO 'It really helps my mental health and I love meetlng new staff and members and I love the actlvities and I like mixing with all the mernbers, LynO.-DRc Mf mber NDRC
WHATS ON FOR NDRC IN 2025 Support the remaining service users into their bungalows We are looking lo Increase the capacity in thp d(iyrpntrr: In 2025 we will be working hard to increase the number visitors to our hollday lodge... For more information visit...https.'//ndrc.org.uk/holiday-lodge/ NDRC Iiiiiii'i HAGGERSTON CASTLE "I love coming to NDRC because of all of the frlends I have here" Becky - NDRC Member- NDRC 12
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHEAST DISABIUTIES RESOURCE CENTRE (N.D.R.C.) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF NORTHEAST DISABILITIES RESOURCE CENTRE {N.D.R.C.) Oplnlon We have a11£ Ihg far1 stsiements of Northeast 04'58tx"IrtE5 Reg)urce Centre IN D R.C.I It 'charrty'l lor th8 y8aT ended 31 October Z024 whth compnse Ihe stament ol fv8rrAal 8dNibes. the ba1ce 5hoet. Ihe slalement ol cash Ilows and notes lo the finarial sialemenls. xcowtiry ple5. T1 financial tep)rtsng tramework that ha5 been appr in th•T preparatr)n is ar•"Cab law aTrY Unrted Kin9(Jom Aecountsng Standards, Indudino Fina•c4al Retxytsng Standar(J 102 The FtyJan¢ial Rspcvtry Standard pIab sn Iho UK and RepuNJ'¢ ol Ir&lend IUrAl•J Klwrn GenettyhxepW AcvJunbr¥J Pf&lr£l. In r OFnb)n. the finanrAJ stslernents gi¥e a true a1 lair view of th? 51at¥ of the tharthble allaw5 as at 31 (ktrkjer 2024 and of ts rexwrc5 Jnd OFfAi¢al"on ol resowc8s indLMlwMJ rts intome and ownclbJr8 for Ihe year then ha¥8 been Noparfy yepw•d YAh Une(l nlOrn G•nqrally Wed Accounbry Prath'. and ha¥9 beEn prepwe¢J m accLYdwKe the wirwnerts cl lJ)e c(panieS £t 2006. Basis for opinion We Cond19 ow audrt In aruxdarKe wth IntematKwd Stwd8Fds J"ng IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law under those standafds ar• lurth8T de5crthd #i the ALk11t5 leSpsblfre$ for the ?il ol finarKial slalement5 secDon of our repryt. W8 awE deWlt of the eharity fft cordanc iih the elhical Quirenrts that are rdevani to tyjr aLxJrf or the financ1 sthlefttS in the LfK, IlUdIng the FRQ5 Elhl standard, and we have fulfil our other elhul re5ponstslthe5 In 8cLyJrth with th•so r8qUireMt5. We b•Ive thal the audrt •vKt8nefi we have otrAaned S sUlfvt aW0pte l) Frovth a bay5 for opnh)n, The con¥)alw8 re19 awmed. as Ihw¥AS Th) r•qureFrnl lo th) . Cfficlu$lon rel#tlTrJ to golng concwn In auth'tyro the finanual ststfymts. we havè cond thai the trU5tets' use of Ihe baS ol aubry m th• of t fin01 ststeffnls Is 8PPfQWa Based Iho wuk we have perf¢¢n. we hav8 nol Idenlified any mate[ unc8rtanlies rekling to events or condions that. Trjmlualy ¢telY may c85t Silft dwbt w the charty's alj.hty lo as a gtyr¥a cyrem ts a penfyj (l at I8t from P stalem&s are w11.ed lor issue. Our reSponslIbe$ * Ihe resiyJisaths ol the Iwuste85 th rgspod b govwj corem are Oexrthd In Ihe relevt sethons ol ths reput other Inlormalion The other mf(MmatK¥ C4X)ViS•S tho •)clthd Ihe anFxwI ¢ther th the fin8•1 slftwts and our report the The Iruste8s reskKW)%tAe rc thè othor Infom)atth crbta#)ed ilhin Ihe amual xrt Ow ow#)n M Iho financsa sta18ffIs ¢kns cover the olh8r InfDrrnatr 8TrJ. except to extent 011150 ex1clI slated n our rewrt. W8 ¢Jo rK)t ewess any fLKm ol as91r8e con¢JsKJn Iher8on Our sponsibilty is to read the Olher nf0rrnè1 In drg 50. CnSKler whether Ihg Other inknm8h. E rnatenally ineonsistent wlh the Sternents lad in thè ttxJrsè of th8 aud( Of Otherwtse appgars to te malenaty mtsstated. Ir w8 Klents"fy sh matwTral )1151ers or appwenl material mis51&ements. we 8re requife(J to (leterrnme whether Ihs wes nse lo a rnaterial misstatewrwt in the finla1 statements ih&mselves. If. based work h8vs rAYMod. ihat Ilwe a mattiid nwsslalemenl d lh5 Other mlimiatr'on, we are reqe# to reF#yI Ihat fxt We have rKlhmg to report In Ihs regwd NDRC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Unrestrlcted Unrestricted Funds 2024 Funds 2023 Incomg frorn.. OonaU()n5 afKI Icgaknlos Chanlablg actiwlies ()Iher tradiiig actswties Invegimenls 10.758 1.040.039 21,642 2.462 23.J02 808.134 21.095 39 Total Incom8 1.074.901 852.570 Exp•ndbture on.. Ri115ing fynds Charitable adivities lJh81 gxpeiidthre 19.571 931.993 19.991 749,197 949 12 Total experKlilLie 951.564 770,137 Nel Income and movwnont in funds 123.337 82,433 R8conclllatlon ol lunds-. Fund balances al l Noveiriber 2023 215.903 133,470 Fund balance$ at 31 O¢lober 2024 339.240 21 fj,903 Thé slatèm•nl oi fironr.lal actie$ Indude5 al gains and ksses fec(MJrn*l In Ml InccThe and expenditure dorivo Ifom C(bnuirVj 8cbvbllèS The slatemenl ol fmancial ttl5 aLw crAnpf8s wilh the wuwgments for an and 8xpendilur8 clAInt Lmder the ConyaThe$ Act 2006 NDRC
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 OCTOBER 2024 2024 2023 Not¥8 Flxèd assets T8n911) assets 14 73.727 77.814 Current Ast$ DeLrtOTS C*5h al bank and n hand 15 93.812 236.T5 60.823 147.110 3.571 207.933 cr8dlr8. amou f4lllng duo wlthln one year 17 165,058) 169.6441 Nèt current assels 265.513 138,289 Totsl assots loss curront liabllltl•s 339 240 215,903 Th• funds gf the charlty Unrestrlcl8d lurds 19 339.240 215,j 339.240 ?15,73 The financial slalements were arorcNed by Iho trusteos . 3rd July 2025 Mr E Bell Truste• Cnmpany regi81r81K r¥Jmbw 11097224 IEThJland and Wales) NDRC
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Cash Ilows fvom opgiatlng aGtlvttlo9 Cabh geiier<ilffiJ from Dp8iattons 92.064 116.877 Invesung activitles PurLliiltsfl ol latyJib18 lixed asse15 FrOedS Irc4n disposal ol iaThJiblo fixE• ,iS-s&ls lryveslry*nt Ino)me recei¥Ed 12.473) 1462 39 Nel tash lus•d inyg•ngratgd Irom inv8Sting acti115 789 Finanelng 4ctivltl¢s Payment ol financo leasès obtlgakn.ors 12.4041 11,9241 Net cash used In Ilnanclng a¢Vviligs 12.4041 11.9241 Net Sncreasè In cash and cash gqui7Alenlg 89.649 115,742 Cash And cash equivalents at beginniroJ ol 8$ 147,110 31.368 Cash and cash equlvalonts at end of year 236,759 147.110 NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Ac¢ountlng pollcl•s Charity Inform•tl)n NrKII)easl Oisabililies Resource Centre IN O R C.) is a pnvate wrnpany hi))Iled by guarantee Ino)rporaled In E[lan0 and Wales The regsterBd dfice is 4 Vah"ant CILEe, SundedaThJ. SRI 28S 1,1 Accounting conventlon rho firTranaal slatemenis have beon ryepared wi ac#arKe wilh the ththty's Met7warKlum and Articbs, the Companies Aci 2). FRS 102 The FinanGI4 Roporllng Standard apwlicable in UK and Ryblic ol Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 antj Charities SORP -Accwntinq and RoFK)rtir¥J by Ch8riliès_ Stalemenl ol Recommended PraLtsce applicatje to Gharili8s parIng Iheir w)unts ) acoydanco wlh the Finanual RerA)rliiig Siandard atplicablp in Ihe UK armj A8blIC d Irelarbd IFRS IIY21' leffedive l JanLbary 191. The charity is g Public Benèfil Enlily as defined by FRS 102_ Th) financlal strlemenls are prepared in sledlr¥J. wliKh is the fu111 of th& dwty IADn81¢1ry amounts Ir) these fw1arla1 statentS are roufNJed lo Ihe wwresl £ The fin#nLial slalemenls havè been prepared ufyJ8r Ilw his&)rrAI ctjsl c4)nvenbtsn The prirlpI accoullling pc4icios 8dopted are sel (xjl below 1.2 Golng concern Al th¥ tsme ol aprxo¥ing lh8 fjnan¢id sialements. the twslees havo a feaS&ble expeGt8tion Ilwl the charity has #de(wate reiwrces to continu¢ In owratx)nal exislenr£ for ltse loresee8ble ILturp. Thus trusle8S cont¢je to &lopt the gotng basts ol accouniKvJ in wepall¥yJ th8 ¥hclai statgmènts. 1.3 Charltable ndS U•rpslnrled lunds we av811&) for Ltse al the eknb"(m of Ihe truslg0¥ in twtheranco d b( dianlable obJ'o¢tives Re51rfcied fijnds ar8 su'oCt to speclfic oyYTrlions by donors or HNl01 A$ lo huw Ihey may b& usd, The purposes uses ol the restricted fiJrwJs We 5¢1 oul in the noles lo tt} flnandol slalements. EI4mPnl lunds are subpct to SfiC c(MNYiitNi8 by (h)nors that Ihe Catal mwsl be Mabitae0 by Ih8charily. 1.4 Incom• Income is r£rogniSl thè Lhanty is alY 8ntitknJ lo li aftor any perf0MH condlt10115 have be8n met, e dmwnts Can be measured reliabty. and il probable that vfill bp. receNed. Cash donatir)ns are reCOJni5 Olhor (knalK)n5 are recffjnlsed eh8dly has bèèn noufiad ofihe donati, urtftss performan condrts requi tsfer ot Ihe arrKxJnl. Income tsx reu)veiable tn relalion todonalions re(i¥gd wdet Gift Aid or ol c(1 bs fe¢ryJni8&Y at th8 lima of lh8 dlaOI1. 1.5 Expendllurn Expencl'lure Is reLX5grrised ofth Ihèro Is a I or construCtr otrAigatJn lo Iransfer eConniC benefit lo a Ihird party, 11 Is Wobae thal a translef Ot Konomtc bw)efils' be r8quirgd in selNemenl. and the amounl ol the ottrOn can masuied r8Mabty. Expon('lurp Is dgsstfied by acliwty. The c4)5ts ofe MIy are rTwJe up of th8 lolal ofdir8Ct cosls arid share(I costs. ClUding suprth cosls InV(fv in undertaking oach aCt[ty DKetl costs altribiilable lo a single actiwty are alliKal84 dIrtty lo that liv61Y. Shaf&J costs whith conlrttTruie lu me than one activity and support costs wliiLh are nol altribjlablo to a single &lltY are appCVtKM b8tsve Ihose tslIes on a ba5 IxJn8islpnl with tk)8 use ol fwurces. Central staff costs are alICaled on Ihe Fx4sLS ol lj'mp y.nl. and depre¢ialion char905 ara allocted on the pc¥lv)n of Ihe asset'5 I18e. NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2024 ACCOUnn9 policle5 (Continued) 1.6 Tanglble fixed ass•ts Taiiijible fixed a55ets are 1thIlY measured at cosl subsequ8nlty measur1 at cost or valtjatson. n8101 depfeclalw and ally iwnp8irment losses DeprlOOn Ls fecoJnised $0 as k) wdle off the cctsi Of vthalion of assets 18$5 Ihelr resyjual value3 over th usgful lives w tho folk)wing basés. Leaseh()kY la% builth"n95 Fixlurvs and fillin fvlotor vehrcles Term of leas8 25% ffxlucw balaTKe 25% re(lucAng tsalae Tho galn or bss ariskng on Ihe tthsposal of an ass is delem111 as Iho diffen between the sale Proceeds aiid ihe Carrin4 value ol Ilie assel. dnd b r¥wgnisod In the 51alÈm8nl finatKial ac1iwlts. 1.7 Impalrnient of fixed assets At each rep"ng ènd d¢ilv. Ihe thdrl¢y r8vIff Iho carrwn9 anN)unts of its taThJible ass8ts lo deterrnl wholh¢f there any }diLaln tha¢ Ilioso asset5 have suffered an ifflpairnw)I k)ss. 11 &)y such indicaD"oii exjsls. Ihe re¢ovpr8ble atrK)unt ol Ihp assel 1% e81imaled In eT to determine the extenl ol Ihe impaimenl loss1Il anyl. IA Cash and casli oqulvalonts Casli and ca511 equlvalonts Incknje cath In Iw¢J. dewgls hehj at call TrAlh banks. other short-lemi liquid inv¥slnienls Ivith original maiurib.es ol Ioe mMlhs or les¥. bank overdraft$ Bank overdr3fts e shrywn vithin rol[j5 In current tsakntht. 1.9 Financial instruments The charY has ele¢led lo 8p{ It I$)nS ol Seclion 11 '8asic Financ1 Inslrnmenls. and secb.on 12'0th8r Finanr.ia Inslnjments If sug5, of FRS 102 lo am of Its linanoal instruments Financia inslmmenls a re¢jnI5 Ihe tharivs IN)lartr $he81 wn the tharily bneS party lo the contraclual rThisions ol thè instru1. Financi 8s.%els And liathlities a offset vnlh the nel arnwnts presented In the fineal sl8iei))ents. whtjn there Is a legally enh)rcoab*fJ right lo set off ItE recowiwj aMantS and twe B an intenlth lo sellle rffi a nel ba515 rx to rè,'ABts Ihe asset and sellle tho liability mUltansfy Basic financlal as$els Basic findfsLi14I Jssols. whth in¢kKJe deb15 arKI cagh and bank baarKes. are inilvauy al transaction InLlutting transaction Losts and ar& subsè¥uéntly carried dl anortLsed cosl using Iho effecbve Inleresl method lesS the arrangernent ctslislitulf <1 transtIOn %vherB the transacl#Ji is measufwj 41 Ilie presevl value ol the lulurt) rp1S disr,wnled al a market rate of tnleresl. Financial assets Llassifigd as recgivable vrtiw 4Me yew are ftol amorlised. NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Accountlng lkIeS IContlnu•dl Basic finan¢lal 1lablli11os Bic %Jtr. financial liatm'lities. IncluthThJ rmlitorG and bank loans aro I1lY {6colSj at Iranwlimi Pri urdess the cirriL ngenienl coiisbtules a fin$r trarisaction. ¥Ie Ihe debt Inslrutnenl is nieaswed at Ihs presenl ¥alu8 ol the lulU payments discounted at a mathet rale ol inlwesl. Fan081 h"ablits clas11 as pByabJts wilhin one year are rrf)l am(xtswJ Debt InstrntS ar8 subsoyrtly e8rriod al avThytised crKI. uskng Ihe effective interest r810 method Trade credilurs o498110nS to pay kn s>(Jls serytces Ihal have been quired In ordinary course ol okrathLs IrEMn gjpphers. Amwnts payaLde are classified as cwrenl h"ablileS paymonl is duè ilhin one year or les5. 11 Iht7y a presenlLsd as rnn-cufrenl llabth.tS TradÈ r¢eOiiofs are recognised knibally at transaction prKe subsequenuy measured 31 amortt5ed iy)sl usir¥J the eff8CtNg Intere51 inethod Dvr•Gognlllon of fin•ncid Ilablllll•• Financial lbilItI.e$ are dwecogni$8d wlw the chwty's ojntractual obbgalims exixfe or are disLarged or esncsllod 1.10 R&llr•mènt benefrts Paymen13 la Élvfir?ed L1rlln r8llremehl bèn2fft scherrns are thwgerj as on expense as they fall ijve 1.11 L•ases LSeS arè dassifiod as ftnarte lrtases 4bthenever Ihe terms of Ihe leAse transfer substan11lY all the hsks aftd faWBfds of ownef5hip to Iho ISees. AM ther lease3 818 dassifieLI as otEfating1o8s0s. Abbels lield uThJ8r firBnce l¢ases we rec(wised as assels al the lower of the assets fair value al Ilie date of Oncgpts"on aNt weswt value ol the nNrdnxAm leas6 payrrten15. The rdaled liability is Incl8 In Ihe balan sheel finanrA ase (19a1 Loasa yMentS we treated 95 (Xyisistlng ol capital and Inlèmsi olefft8nls. The InteFUSI Is Cttarged to nel Incon[eX1•ttsre1 the year so as lo plUce a constant ppKI(xlK rdlu ol knleresl on the mnj batanGe ol Ihe fiatx"lity. In¢om• from d¢nallons and l•gactes Unre8trl¢tod UnTe$lrf¢¢gd lunds fund5 2024 2023 Donalions and 118 Grants 2.658 8.1(NJ 259 23,043 10.758 23,302 21 NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Income from charftable act5vlllg$ Unreslricted fund5 2024 Unr8Strlcted lunds 2023 Resource centre Resoure cenlre income 1.040.039 808,134 Income from other tradlng actlvltles Unrostricted Unreslrlcted lunds funds 2024 2023 Hrjliday l¢xlq& incom8 Evpnl.s tncorne 19.677 21.095 Other tra(linu aclivili85 21.642 21.095 In¢¢me from Inv•8tmonts Unrestrict•d Unr8gtri¢tèd funds fund 2024 2023 Interesl 2,462 39 Expenditure on ralsSn9 fvnds Unrestrlcted Unrestricted fund5 2023 2024 Tradlng co#ts Holiday kxlge exnditre DepreclaiKTrn a1 IrYwlrm8nl 15,18 4.473 16.058 3.933 19,571 19.991 NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Expendlture on charttable actfvlll•s Resource Centre 2023 Centre 2024 Dlroct costs Staff cos1¥ RAles & watar In5uranc8 Lighl and Heat Motor expenses 08y centte adiwly Ly)sls Trainlng 652.341 1.413 7.488 24,030 28,686 6.012 7.453 452.333 1.282 S.142 26.768 24.379 4.87ES 5,285 727.423 520.067 Share of 8UPPOrt and gov#rnanc• cost8 Ite 8) Support boverTrartce 175.460 29.110 211.861 17.269 931.993 749,197 Analy$ls by fund Llnrestricled lulld$ 931.993 749, 197 Support costs allocated to adlvltlws 2024 2023 Slaff costs Depre¢tiC Teleph, Foslage & slatky SundFi8S Bank charges Repair5 & mAinlenance Clean & laundry Rent Govérnance rost$ 69,627 139,202 2,514 15,811 11,070 32 2.774 2,165 38,293 17,269 20.178 13.693 16.283 5,788 47.517 29.110 204.570 229.130 Analysed botwe•n.' Rgsource Centre 204 570 229.130 NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Support CtS #llald to activities Icontlnuodl 2024 2023 Govgmanc• co8ls comprlsé: Audit lees Accountancy LegAI drKI i)rof8s¥k)n Hi¥e pijic.hase Inleresl 8.4(J) 4.1178 15.832 5.220 11,574 475 29.110 17,269 Net movement In funds 2024 2023 nel in lunds is sta11 aftor chargiWlcrertitiThJl'. Fpes pgyahle lor the al1 ol the chantls linanoal $tpAmnts DeprecialK)n ol owned larwjible fixed assets Loss (IIspo581 of fixed assèts 8.40ll 6.359 6,447 949 10 Tffustees Nono ol Ihe InJslee5 (or any pw50ns ¢xmecigJ with tham) receNed any ffjmuneralion or bènefils from Ihe charity diir5riq the year There ww8 no InJst88's exrw6es paky by lh8 chaffly fcf t1 flnon¢Jal yfjw. 11 Ernploy¢es Thg av8we M(1hty rrtjmber of l)yeeS yeaf was.. 2024 Number 2023 Nuwnb?r Managemw)1 admin Rgsource contra 26 29 Totsl 37 Employm•nt ¢osts 2024 2023 Wages and sa18rS slar sewnty costs Other Fellsion ts)sts 673.751 36.209 12.008 551.458 30.743 721,9fj8 591,535 NDRC 24
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 11 Employee5 IConilnu•dl Key mana9emenl rlne1 re1¥1 rnat)n of £46.e6012023 £43, 1251. There w8r8 no empknyees who88 rwmuner3tK)n Sfds than E60.0(K>. 12 othèr èxpenditure Unrestrlcted Unre5triclgd funds fltnds 2024 2023 Nèl ross on diswsa ol langl)le flxed assols 949 949 13 Taxatlon Ihe charity 15 exffflpl from taxBIM)n its activibes because aw its iwjme is applled for charllalje w(rN)ses. 14 Tanglble flxed a5$0ts L••JelH>ld Ft¥tyTts •nd nd Jnd fftlh¥Js IlIdIng$ Motor hlch Total Ct Al l Novembw 2023 Addittons 76.088 7.267 2.473 7.386 .741 2,473 Al 31 Ociober 2024 76.088 9.740 Dèpreciatlon and Impalrni•nt At l Noyember 2023 DepreciatNJn chafged fn Ihe year 6.945 3,623 3.067 1.668 3,116 1,068 13.128 6.359 AI 31 OGlobor 2024 10.568 4.735 4.184 19.487 Carrying amount Ai 31 OclDber 2024 65.520 5.D05 3.202 73,727 Ai 37 Ocls*er a)23 69,144 4.21x1 4.270 77.614 NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 13 Dobtors 2024 2023 Amounts lalllng due wlthln ono yèar. Trad¢ doblor5 Other (Jeblors Pr8payrTiènts accmthl )comè 78,701 5,840 9.271 21.X 4.B26 34.791 93.812 60.823 16 Flnan¢e 1gas• obllgalion• Futyfe mw)lrnum payments due knes 2024 2023 Within one year Within th aThJ fiw ars 2.a)6 198 17 Cr8dltoro- amounts falllng dug wlthin on¥ year 2024 2023 Not•s Obligati$ ijndfir falKe18&s8S Other taxa1 and social secijnty Trade crlitors Other ciL¥Jilo Accruals and d8leffed incorr)è 16 2.4(M 8.514 744 11.052 46.930 11.701 3.013 49.784 8S.058 69.644 18 Retirement benefit schemes 2024 2023 Doflnod rontrlbution Jch•rne3 Charge ts) Qftl or loss in respect ol defi Crx)tribI sr8 12.008 The charify UPfNttie5 a tbUtN) Pgnsw scheine all qualing employees. The assets ol tr)e s¢lieme ¥a hLild s¢paratdy Ir(Mm those ol thè chafity in an indepen(J&ilty athiiiislefèd luTrl. NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 19 Unre8trlct#d lund8 Incoming Ro$ourc9¥ At 31 October resource5 èxpènded 2024 Movembgr 2023 General lund5 215.9)3 1.074.1 1951.5ti41 339,340 Pr•Ylous year.. At1 Incomlng November resourGo5 2022 R•sources At 31 October •xpended 2023 General fun(Js 133,470 852.SYO 1770,1371 215.903 20 Operats'ng leas• commltrn•nts Lessee Ai the reporting end dète Ihe charity had out$taW comrr4InlltS tr fu¥e rninimum ese neIS undei nm-cancel1ae operatsry leases. wF¥ch 18N due a$ loN(Ms'. 2024 2023 ithln one year BetWn and Ilve year5 51.OS8 119.135 170.193 21 R•lat•d party tr•ns•¢llt)n$ There wwe disdosable real•J Iransaclths (knng y8ar12023 . ry)ntJl. NDRC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 22 Cash generated Irom operatlon• 2024 2023 SurWus Ivrtl year 123.337 82.433 Adits$1Mts ft In¥eslmènl ¥18lew ol finrtial acti5 IGatny&)ss on th5tMtsa ol tr1 assets DeWeaabC and',mpaimwii fixeij assets 12.4621 1391 949 6.447 6.359 [lr03> debl IDKrEaseNwKFEa5e crtAlitL¥5 132.9881 12.1821 1?.0,9831 48,070 Cash venerated fiom 9?.)4 118.877 23 Any511 of chanys In n•t Ivr Al I IloMI C*h AI 31 (ktobBt 2013 2024 t47 110 89.649 2,709 otAigaiKmS und8r fvb8nr 8$e$ 1?4041 2.41)4 144. 92.053 236.759 NDRC
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