**Derbyshire Stroke & Neuro Therapy Centre Trustee’s Report and Financial Statement For the year: 01/01/24 to 31/12/24**
_**CIO: 1183603**_
|**Charity Name:**|Derbyshire Stroke & Neuro Therapy Centre|
|---|---|
|**Known as:**|Derbyshire Stroke Centre|
|**Previously known as:**|Specialist Stroke Services (1140073)|
|**Registered Charity Number:**|1183603|
|**Registered Address:**|Derbyshire Stroke Centre,|
||Holmewood Business Park|
||Chesterfield Road|
||Holmewood|
||Chesterfield|
||S42 5US|
|**Chief Executive Officer:**|Mrs Julie Wheelhouse|
|**Trustees:**|Ita Hobell – Chair|
||Jerry Cox – Vice Chair|
||Karen Steele|
||Jenny Whitmore|
||Roger Thorpe|
||Vanessa Browes|
|**Type of governing document:**|Constitution (Foundation Model) adopted 23/05/19|
|**Accountant:**|David Lissimore, Aims Accountants|
||Oakswood**,**Wingfield Road**,**|
||Oakerthorpe, Alfreton**,**Derbyshire, DE55 7LH|
|**Bank:**|NatWest Bank,|
||5 Market Place,|
||Chesterfield|
||S40 1TW|
## **Structure and Governance Issues:**
Derbyshire Stroke Centre was registered with the Charity Commission as a CIO on 28/05/19.
We aspire to hold high standards of governance and adhere to the Charity Governance Code.
Although we are a relatively small charity we identify with and adopt all seven principles. However some have a particular resonance with us as an organisation for example Equality, diversity and inclusion and Integrity which both reflect our values and culture.
We feel that our board members have a wide range of skills and knowledge and all have lived experience of some or all of the following: Stroke, dementia, head injury, caring, being cared for, mental health issues, anxiety, psychological and cognitive problems, mobility and communication disorders.
This ensures that they have a unique perspective on being a user of the charity’s services and have a genuine empathy and drive to deliver a fully inclusive organisation that is both responsive and person centred delivering only the highest standards of support.
## **The Objects of Derbyshire Stroke Centre are:**
- The relief of sickness and the preservation of health among people living with the effects of a stroke or neurological health condition (survivors and carers)
- To assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical illness as a result of a stroke or neurological health condition or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness, by the provision of facilities for rehabilitation and recreation.
- To promote and protect the physical and mental health of families affected by stroke or neurological health conditions through the provision of support, education and practical advice
- To advance the education of the general public in all areas relating stroke and neurological health conditions
- To preserve and protect the health of people affected by stroke or neurological conditions by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities, support services and equipment not normally provided by the statutory authorities.
## **Trustees**
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits Trustees are appointed by invitation.
There are currently 6 trustees, all of whom are stroke survivors. Trustees meet on a bimonthly basis to discuss staffing, fundraising, service delivery, budgets and general Charity business
## **Trustees Annual Report 2024**
## **Charity Balls**
As usual we held two balls in 2024, this year both were at the Casa Hotel as we struggle to find a venue large enough to meet our needs. The cost of the meal has risen again this year to £45 per person, which means that these events are no longer part of our fundraising calendar as we don’t feel able to add anything to the price of the ticket to cover our costs, many people are only just able to afford the ticket price, and for some we subsidise to enable them to come. We now consider these events to be a part of the activities that make the Centre such a unique and special place. Everyone has a wonderful time and our staff continue to give their time up freely, driving our buses to get people to the Casa and supporting people at the venue.
## **Transport**
No new buses this year although still much needed! For much of the year we were without one of our big buses while it was in the garage for diagnostic work and repairs.
This meant that our other 5 buses were all out every day and some of them twice. We find that as ever transport is often what stops people from accessing support and if we didn’t provide accessible transport many people would not be able to get to our Centre.
We are fortunate to have a fabulous team of drivers who ensure people have a good journey in to us and they feel safe and well looked after. As always our drivers often go the extra mile providing support at home to get people on the buses. We are proud that our mini fleet of green buses are so well recognised in the area.
## **Activities**
We feel that our diverse range of activities along with our amazing team of staff are what sets us apart from other services. In 2024 we had an eclectic mix of singing, bagpipes, belly dancing and bringing in a range of different animals, such as calves, owls, ponies and more exotic creatures such as snakes and spiders!.
Our themed weeks continue to be a huge success and very popular. In 2024 we had a diverse range of themes such as Cockney day, Disney week, Country & Western, 80’s, Glam rock Flower Power and much more! Each week is a good excuse to dress up, have fun and party creating a wonderful atmosphere and bringing back memories triggered by costumes and music.
We are fortunate to have a core group of singers/entertainers who understand our way of working and provide excellent entertainment on every visit. Catering to a diverse group is not always easy and we have a wide age range of people on any day with differing musical tastes, however we have many singers who manage to provide something for everyone and our service users have a good time!
Twice a year we have a touring theatre company come to perform a production or panto which is lovely for people who can no longer access traditional theatres for various reasons.
We ensure there is range of activities that people can choose to take part in. for example many service users like to be creative and colour and draw. Some people have the patience and skill to do the diamond art pictures and 2024 saw so beautiful ones being created. Perhaps the most spectacular was the elephant that Jenny did, this now hangs on our wall.
David completed the big colourful picture which was a huge accomplishment for him and he was so proud when we framed it and put it in pride of place on the wall.
Arts and crafts are a fabulous way of recognising achievement at a time in someone’s life when they may not feel they are achieving everything they want to. It can be beneficial to receive genuine praise and recognition.
Art allows people to express themselves, and we have a fabulous array of artwork on our walls now by Sylvia, Janice, Ita and others.
## **BBQ and Beach week**
We continued our tradition of having an indoor beach – this year we had our very own life guard as well! The BBQ was very well attended with friends and family joining in. the weather was glorious again and we had a lovely day.
It is very important to us to have our own traditions and markers of the year – like the Ball’s the BBQ week is an opportunity for our service users to take part in activities they may have enjoyed before changes to their health. These events give us something to look forward to and plan for throughout the year.
## **Gala Day**
We had our second Gala Day at Staveley Miners Welfare football Ground. In complete contrast to last years heatwave it rained all day!
We still had a fabulous day, Eleanor danced, Ami sung and our Trustees worked really hard on the raffle and games to raise funds. All the money raised was put towards a new bus that was purchased early in 2025.
## **Staffing**
Finding staff is as always an issue – we have high standards of care at our Centre and sometimes it can be a challenge to find people who can work consistently to those standards. We are very proud of the care provided to everyone who comes to the Centre and we think our team are the best in Derbyshire!
We have approx. 13 staff at any one time employed by us. With 10 of those working directly with our service users, either on one of our buses, or in the Centre. The majority of our staff are skilled enough to drive a bus, run a group, cook lunch for 30+ service users all with a smile.
Our staff care deeply about the work they do here at our Centre and this is evident in how they interact with our service users treating them with dignity and respect.
## **Fundraising**
As well as the Gala Day we were well supported in 2024 by a number of people.
Karon Steeles daughter Emily did a bungee jump for us!
The Inner Wheel ladies held a fashion Show for us at Walton Golf Club.
Eleanor and Rich donated money they received instead of gifts at their wedding.
Throughout 2024 we were fundraising to purchase a Pod to allow for a place to meet with people in the Centre offering a degree of privacy and noise reduction but still feel connected to others.
## **Physio and exercise**
We felt the time was right to re-introduce physio to our Centre. With the onset of Covid we were no longer able to provide exercise and as a result our gym was not being used which seemed a shame.
We contacted Sheffield Neuro Physio and they agreed to place a physio at our Centre on Monday and Friday, with a physio assistant Danielle attending on Wednesdays to support people to use the gym equipment once they had been assessed.
We also welcomed Rise to allow us to offer seated sports every Thursday. Sports vary from football, cricket, tennis etc and allow for competitive interactions while having fun. The sports are good for balance, upper body strength and co-ordination. We have found these sessions to be very popular.
## **Finances 2024**
## **Statement of Financial Activities**
Balance Sheet
HIR
THERAPY CENT
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Charl No 1183803
LANCE
HEET
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1 DECEMBER 2
24
2024
2023
Fbxod A¥••ts
IT equiprnnt
Gyrn equiwnenl
Motor vehide
oirl. ktl¢hen and olh?r8$8els
3626.09
10212.38
3S013.72
28412.05
4265.99
12014.37
41192.62
26808.48
Curr•ntA•¥•ts
Deblors Bnd prepayments
Bank acc4Junls
44717.rKI
172167.73
9504.00
116413.57
Curr•rrt LhblllU
Cr•ditOrn and •cuu•l•
15,20D.881
17,833.791
N•t Aswts
288948.
202625.44
fln•nc8d by th• fund• ofthe ¢h*rfty
Unreslrict8d incom8 funds
Restrild in¢om• lund$
288948.09
202825.44
Totsl ch•rlty lund•
288948.
202625.44
Our finances have been more stable in 2024, with Service User income rising. This is due to implementing price increases in response to the rent increase imposed by DCC. We need to ensure as an organisation we are in a robust enough position to cope with the rise from £416 a month rent to £3600 a month which is a most significant increase and needs a change to the way we work in order to ensure we remain sustainable. The cost of running a small fleet of buses is ever increasing as the buses age and need more repairs to keep them on the road, however without the buses the majority of our service users would not be able to access our support as there are no other viable options for people to get to the Centre. Other costs that have risen in 2024 are maintenance to and repairs to our building for example our kitchen floor needed replacing to make it non slip which is safer for staff and helps us maintain our high standard of 5 awarded by the food standards agency when they visit. Repairs to the guttering and roof following some leaks were also required.
Our Service user income is split between places funded by Derbyshire County Council either on their Framework or a Direct Payment and people who pay privately to attend our Centre. We are proud that as an organisation in 2024 we were still able to provide charitable places to the value of £227,000 which allowed people who wouldn’t get a budget to attend. In addition, we have been able to respond to families in crisis by offering 5 days at the Centre (at no cost) when emergency respite is needed, this has in a number of cases prevented admission to residential care either on a temporary or permanent basis. Additionally in 2024 we provided free lunches and for some teas to take home to the value of £17,680. Many of our Service Users have no other source of a full hot meal if they live alone so the provision of a proper meal is essential.
**Trustee’s reports and accounts for 2024 verified as accurate by:**
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl I
members of
DERBYSHIRE STROKE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
On accounts for the year
ended
31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity no
{rf any)
1183603
Set out on pages
I report to the twstees on my examination ofthe accounts of the above
chartyllhe Trusfi for the period ended 3111212024
As the chartty trustees of the Trust, you are sponsible for the preparation
Responsibilities and of the accounts in accordan wtlh the requirements of the Charities Act
basis of report 2011 (Ihe Act.).
I report in respe(A of my examInatn of Ihe Trust's accounts Tried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in caTrying out my examinalion, I
have followed the applicable Directions grven by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
me to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in. any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance wtlh seclion 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord wilh Ihe accounting records
Independent
examinerfs statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in Connection
with the examination lo which attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
28° July 2025
Name:
David Lissimore
Relevant professional
qualification(sl or body
{rf any):
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (C.l.M.A.)
Address:
3 Clayton Close
Morton
Alfreton
DE55 6LN
IER
October 2018
DERBYSHIRE STROKe & NEURO ThERAPY C
NTRE
torqd Charf
STATEMENT OF FINAN
IivmES FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
GraDIS
Dcffjaliowor*SP
SeNice user income
Café IT
800.Cp)
12528.82
399016.78
19536.34
1&529.55
484792.48
21752.74
14184.71
6827.22
GenÈral fuylratswv
544086.70
4686.40
436568.34
dlture=
Slaff costs [Ind trainiryl
Transportakn costs
Speakets and semce user a¢tNthe5
Café and ¢aterirvJ supplies
Reni and raies
Energy arwj Ytsier costs
Ger*ral AdmIntration
Repair5 an¢ Tnainlenance
Insuran
Legal arK% profes5knal fee5
Heatthcare relat80 costs
Depretsatson
285017.87
21667.09
47228.92
30242.05
9181.94
1Cfj28.62
14817.00
25495.23
7743.21
6475.64
79.54
13281.93
2650Y.OB
11277.53
43550.91
27208.84
8815.24
5827.76
11150.09
11590.25
9599.40
1626.57
2[1.06
14873.24
459764.04
412634.99
SURPLUSIIOEFicrr) FOR THE YEAR
84.322.66
23.933.36
Certlffeo as correcl In accordancewith boc*s dwments as t*rWs
officers
David tis$irnDfy ACMA CG
3 Cylon aose
ML*lon
28 Juty 2025
DE556LN
DERBY
HIRE
TR
KE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
Re
istered Cha
No 1183603
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Fixed As$ets
IT equipment
Gym equipment
Motor vehide
Office. kitchen and other assets
3626.09
10212.38
35013.72
26412.05
4265.99
12014.57
41192.62
26808.48
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
Bank accounts
44717.fJ)
172167.73
9564.00
116413.57
Current Liabilitio$
Creditots and accwals
(5.200.88)
17,633.79)
N•tAssets
286948.09
202625.44
flnanced by the funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
286948.09
202625.44
Totsl eharfty fvnds
286948.09
202625.44
DERBYSHIRE STROKE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
istered Chari
No 1183603
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR PERIOD YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8E
2024
2023
Net cash from operaling aGtbVeS
97.604.59
38.8C6.59
Purchase of assets
{4.264.52)
16,917.601
IlncreaseyDecreas¢ in debttys
135.153.001
15.554.001
IncreasellOecrease} in creditors
12.432.911
3.330.62
Nel Inc3$e in Cash fvnds at bank
55.754.16
29.665.61
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl I
members of
DERBYSHIRE STROKE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
On accounts for the year
ended
31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity no
{rf any)
1183603
Set out on pages
I report to the twstees on my examination ofthe accounts of the above
chartyllhe Trusfi for the period ended 3111212024
As the chartty trustees of the Trust, you are sponsible for the preparation
Responsibilities and of the accounts in accordan wtlh the requirements of the Charities Act
basis of report 2011 (Ihe Act.).
I report in respe(A of my examInatn of Ihe Trust's accounts Tried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in caTrying out my examinalion, I
have followed the applicable Directions grven by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl of the Act.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
me to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in. any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordance wtlh seclion 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord wilh Ihe accounting records
Independent
examinerfs statement
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in Connection
with the examination lo which attenlion should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
28° July 2025
Name:
David Lissimore
Relevant professional
qualification(sl or body
{rf any):
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (C.l.M.A.)
Address:
3 Clayton Close
Morton
Alfreton
DE55 6LN
IER
October 2018
DERBYSHIRE STROKe & NEURO ThERAPY C
NTRE
torqd Charf
STATEMENT OF FINAN
IivmES FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
GraDIS
Dcffjaliowor*SP
SeNice user income
Café IT
800.Cp)
12528.82
399016.78
19536.34
1&529.55
484792.48
21752.74
14184.71
6827.22
GenÈral fuylratswv
544086.70
4686.40
436568.34
dlture=
Slaff costs [Ind trainiryl
Transportakn costs
Speakets and semce user a¢tNthe5
Café and ¢aterirvJ supplies
Reni and raies
Energy arwj Ytsier costs
Ger*ral AdmIntration
Repair5 an¢ Tnainlenance
Insuran
Legal arK% profes5knal fee5
Heatthcare relat80 costs
Depretsatson
285017.87
21667.09
47228.92
30242.05
9181.94
1Cfj28.62
14817.00
25495.23
7743.21
6475.64
79.54
13281.93
2650Y.OB
11277.53
43550.91
27208.84
8815.24
5827.76
11150.09
11590.25
9599.40
1626.57
2[1.06
14873.24
459764.04
412634.99
SURPLUSIIOEFicrr) FOR THE YEAR
84.322.66
23.933.36
Certlffeo as correcl In accordancewith boc*s dwments as t*rWs
officers
David tis$irnDfy ACMA CG
3 Cylon aose
ML*lon
28 Juty 2025
DE556LN
DERBY
HIRE
TR
KE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
Re
istered Cha
No 1183603
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Fixed As$ets
IT equipment
Gym equipment
Motor vehide
Office. kitchen and other assets
3626.09
10212.38
35013.72
26412.05
4265.99
12014.57
41192.62
26808.48
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
Bank accounts
44717.fJ)
172167.73
9564.00
116413.57
Current Liabilitio$
Creditots and accwals
(5.200.88)
17,633.79)
N•tAssets
286948.09
202625.44
flnanced by the funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
286948.09
202625.44
Totsl eharfty fvnds
286948.09
202625.44
DERBYSHIRE STROKE & NEURO THERAPY CENTRE
istered Chari
No 1183603
CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR PERIOD YEAR ENDED 31 DECEM8E
2024
2023
Net cash from operaling aGtbVeS
97.604.59
38.8C6.59
Purchase of assets
{4.264.52)
16,917.601
IlncreaseyDecreas¢ in debttys
135.153.001
15.554.001
IncreasellOecrease} in creditors
12.432.911
3.330.62
Nel Inc3$e in Cash fvnds at bank
55.754.16
29.665.61