Company Registration Number 12238989 Registered Charity Number 1186659 Advocacy in Greenwich Report and Accounts 31 March 2025
AdvocaGy in Gr6•nwlch Report and accounts Contents Lègal and Administrative inforrnation Roport of the Trustees Independent ExamineTS Report St8tgmgnt of Finonaal Activibes Balanco sheet Cash flow statement Ntjtès to the accounts
Advocacy in Greenwich Company number 12238989 Advocacy in Greenwlch Trust888' Annual Report for the year •nd•d 31 March 2025 Th8 Trustee5 present their annual report and the financial stat8m8nts for th8 y8ar ended 31 March 2025. Reference and Admlnlstratlon Infornmtlon Principal addre65: Flrst Floor. Equitable House 7 General Gordon Square London SE18 6FH Company Number: 12238989 Ragislered Charlty Number: 1186659 Tru8tee8'. Evelin8 P8ates Abdul Hameed Sam Martin Bofton Shah K Chowdhury Jenny Chan (resigned 2025) Beth Hardwick (resigned 2025) Sonlor Officer: Rahima Islam. Head of Operallons & Projects Indopondont Examlnors: Michael Adamson and Co 5 Thomdon Park Close Leigh on Sea Essex SS9 4RH Bankèrs: The CoThoperative Bank 151-155 Lewisham High Street London SE13 6A42
Ats%focacy In Greenwlch Company number 12238989 Advocacy in Greenwich Company numbor: 122388989 Reglstered Charity number: 1186659 Struclure. Governan¢e and Managemènt Advocacy in Greenwtch is governed by tts Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 21 September 2019. The Trusteas are 818ct8d annually by the membership at the Annual General Meeting ofthe Charty up to a maximum of 9 people voted in 2024 AGM. In addftlon. people may be co-opted by the TrLLStees as required until th8 nèxt AGM. All Trustees attend Trustee Training and online Safeguarding training and receNe a comprehensive pack which includes the confidentiality policy, conflict of interest policy, disciplinary and grievance procedures. complaints procedures and details of the Charitys FoliGy on dNersification. Advocacy in Greenwich is a member of a local consortium The Charity Continually monitors major risks. The decisions on how to manage the risks are taken at tha Truste8 M88tings and a risk register is in place. Objectlves and Activities The Charitls aim is to assist and support people with disabilities within the area of benefit, in particular by providing them with a range of advocacy seryices. which focus on people with learning disabilities and to work strategically to influen¢e pollcy and pradicg. We aim to 8mpov4er peop18 wlth a18aming disabilty to bring about change for indlvkluals and In soci8ty and to makes sure that we provide independent advocacy to anyone who needs It. We do this through: One to one advoca Positively encouraging self-adv¢)cacy and promotlng people wlth learning disabiltties as leaders Raising awareness among groups and Indivlduals In the communty about the issues affecting people with a learning disabilrty Offerfng people with learning disabilities paid and voluntsry roles within our organisation Empowering people wtih learning disabilities to bring ai)out positive change In services, and in the communty Many of the people we work with have ¢ompl8x communication and we use muttimedia resources to support people to make choices. We have several projècts offering one to one advocacy and self-advocacy groups. We promote advocacy through choices workshops. We also support people to develop skills and have pald and voluntary roles within the organisation. Trainers, Peer MPS. developing training
Advocacy in Greenwich Company number 12238989 materials and films, promotion. facilitating consultation groups and becoming members of our Board of Trustees. We support people with leaming disabilities lo take on leadership roles locally, regionally, and nationally. When reviewing the activities of the Charity. the trustees have had regard to the guidanc8 issued by the Charity Commission on public benefrt. Achlevéments and Perf0mnCe It has begn a chall8nging year forAdvocacy in Greenwlch IG). Despite funding difficulties. thè Project Manag8r and A'G team have successftjlly secured support for several key initiatives, induding the Community Mentor Project through the Groundwork Greenwlch Hoallhlor Comrnunities Fund and the Mencap Active Communities Fund, as well as the onewto-one Community Advocacy Proj8Ct, which will receive funding from the Natlonal Lottery Community Fund in 2026. In addition, core funding has been secured via the Match My Project platfo to cover consultancy and general running ¢osts. Abdul Hameed's appoinlment as In18rim Chair has strewened Board leadership, and together wtkh the Head of Operations and Projecls, they have successfully adVand the Lottery applicalion. With the Board's full support, the Community 1.1 Advocacy Project is now approved and ready for implementation in 2026. During the year. board members, Beth and Jenny, stepped down. We have SIn increased the number of trusteeB Wlth livèd axparien and recrulted an additional trustee to broaden the skills across the Board. An additional candidate has also been int8rviewed, and we will continue to advertise for further trustees in 2026 lo strengthen the Board's overall skillset. The Board is worf(ing closely wlth the Head of Operations and Projects to implemenl short-lem fundraising strategy covering September 2025 to Sèptambar 2026, responding to feedback received from the National Lott8ry Community Fund. The Charty Ex¢611ence Framework will also be introduced and Implemented through Trustee meetings in the new year. Wlth the support of the Board, the Head of Operations and Projects is worklng closely wlth Advocacy For All to access expertise and support, initially to strengthen G. explore collaborative opportunttl8S. Our London Forum Vrk CA)ncluded in March 2025. The Head of Operations and Projects has confirmed with Heidi, Deputy Dir8ctor of Nursing & Clinical Director for Leaming Disabilities, Autism & SEND, NHS England (London Region}, that the funding will go out to tender in 2026 and will be op6n to appllcatlons across the region. Heidi has confimed that she wlll keep us infoimed of the bidding proGess, including key dates and timelines, as our rolling contract has com8 to an end. She has also expressed a desire to continue working with us in the future.
Advoca¢y In Greenwlch Company number 12238989 The charity also said goodbye to Cathy Mcclimmonds, Advocacy Support Worker for People's Parliament, and Andy Heffer, Director (rnade redundant following agreement with Trustees). Both will be greatly missed. Ensuring th8 long-term sustainability of G remains our highest priority. This will enable us to continue delivering highquality advocacy services across the London Borough of Greenwich and, wher8 p)sslb18, co118bor8le Vth nelghl)ourlng organisations on local projects. We are focused on growing income generation so that people with learnlng dlsabllltles and autlsm are supported to make safe and informed decisions for their future. Our aim is to empower individuals to live fulfilling lives by being active within their wmmunities, accessing appropriate support, developing skills that promote independence. and ensuring their voices are heard. Financial Revièw The financial results for the year are shown on page 6. We are approaching a range of funders as outlined in our short-temi fundraising strategy. AIG currently holds two statutory contracts. alongsid& local funding and corporate social value funding, to support the services we deliver. We continue to research funding opportunities suitable for and are developing a diverse funding portfolio to expand our reath and improve our chances of securing long-term sustainability. our funds ar8 used to suppcrt th8 delivery of an effective. high-quality advocacy service. Oth•r Inforniation We produce detailed reFQrts arKI monitoring information for our statutory Gontrads and national and local funders. These reporls are accessible to our beneficiaries if and when required. This report was approved and verrfi&J by the Board on: and signed on its behalf by: Abdul Hameed, Chair: Shah K Chowdhury:
Advocacy in Gr&onwlch Indgpondgnt Examlners report Report of the Independont Examlners to the Members of Advocacy In Greenwich Wè hav8 8x8Nwned the flnanclal ststements on pa98s 6 10 16 for the year en¢J8d 31 March 2025, whth have been prepargd und8r thè a¢wunting FollcSes sel oul ¢)n pagg 9 Rospoctive responsibilities of the trustsos and examlner Thg ¢h8rfty's trustees are responsiblè for the pr8paralion of the accounts. The charity's trustees conslder that an audil is not required for this year under s8ebon 144 of the Charities Ad 2011 {the Ch8Titi8s Acil and that an independent 8xaminatlon Is needed. It is our reswnsibilty lo.. ' oxamirte the accounts under ¥e¢tlon 145 of the Charities Act,: lo follow the pro¢edur•$ laid down in the geneTal Directions glven by the Chartty Commission under section 14515Xbl of th9 Choritses A(a,' and ' to stste whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basls of Independent gxam5nerfs report Our 6XamInaOn was Trid out in ance Mlh the General Dirèctions gNen by Ch8dty CommissK)ners. An •xamination includes a review of the aecounting CordS kept by Ihe charity 8nd a eomparison of the accounts presented wh thSe record8. 11 al80 indudes consideration of any unusual items or disdosures in the accounts, and 8eekin9 explanatsons from you as trustees onceming 8ny such matters. The procedures und•rt8ken do not provide all the eviden¢e that woujd be requlred In an 8udlt and tt*ns•qu•ndy we th not exFKes5 an a1(¢ ¢¥)inlon on the veiw gfven by the ac¢ounts. Indepondont oxamlnerfs statement In connection with OUT èxaminatlon. no maltor has com& to our attentKJn %thl¢h indicate Ihat.. 118¢oountlng rocords have Th)t been kept in arxordance wilh Section 386 of tha Companies Act 2006., 21 whero aOunts are prepared on an acauds b8sis. whelherlhey fail to comply relevant accounting rgquir8m8nts und8r section 396 of the compan Act 2CK16. or are not consistènt wrth the Charities SORP IFRS102) 31 any matter which the examlner believes shoukl be drawn to thè attention of th8 roaderto galn a proper understanding of the OnIs. Michael Adyrnson and Co Ch8rt&Ted Accountants 5 Thomdon Park Close Laigh on Sea Es5OX SS9 4RH Dale.. Q-/iL/Zf
Advocacy In Greenwlch Stat•m•nt of Flnan¢lal A¢¢SvltF•s fwtho ygar •ndAd 31 March 2025 Totsi fund funds 2024 Inmmlnq W•wUr yn•rat•d knd¥: Voluntary Incom Inv88tTrni Incthn Ineominq resouTceB from th1ntba1Vit 3&043 35.043 88,822 46.794 61533 109.327 96.471 Tgtsl InGomlny r•ourt 46.794 97.576 144.370 185,093 C•6t of 9••rfig fund$ Cts of90ratp vduntary Ir0 Ch8thablo actfvMe6 177A37 20.383 197,720 1.OLK) 207,818 1.000 Toil •pttd*d 177,337 21,383 198,720 20B,818 N¢t Incom• forth• yur 1130,5431 76.193 (s450) 123,7251 rran&fer bei¥¥eBn ftJnd$ 11,553 37,662 49,215 72.940 Fund• e•ffitid ftsTh¥ard 11&990 113.865 6.135 49,215 Tho attac n¢49s f¢f wt ofthèsè acwnts
Advocacy In Greenwich Balance Sheet as al 31 March 2025 Unr•strlcl•d Rolriet•d Funds Funds 2025 2025 Noles Total 2025 Total 2024 Flxed $•1$ Tngle ass&ts Curr•nt ass0ts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13.9301 1110,2871 1114,2171 13.064 142,536 155,600 9,134 32.249 41.383 31.576 36.161 67,737 Crèdltors: amounts f•lllng due wlthln one y•ar N•t currgnt •ssets {2.0110) 1116,2171 {44.518} 111,082 (46,5181 15,1351 118.522} 49,215 Net 116217 111,082 5.135 Funds earrled foN•rd Unrestrfcted funds Restricted fijnds (118.9901 1118,990} 113.855 11,553 37.662 113,855 Totsl funds 118.9) 113,855 5.135 49.215 The management committÈe are salisfigd that th8 company is entiued to exemption th8 requirement to obtain an audll under sèclion 477 of Ihe Compan*$ Act 2006 arKI that members h8ve not requirod Ihe company lo obtain an audit in accord&n¢8 with section 476 of Ihe ACL The manapment commit? acknowledge their responsibillties for cOmplng th& rgquirgments of thtr Companies Art 2006 wilh respeci to accDuntSng records and the preparation of awunts. Thg accounts have been prered in accordance with the provlsions in Part 15 of the thpanies Act 2006 applicable lo MpanIeS subject to the small ¢ompanies regimg. These a¢¢ounts were approv8d by the Management Commlttee on L3//L/io25 and slgned on ils behalf by Trustee Trustee The attachèd noleg for part of the88 8CgJunts
Advocacy In Greenwich Cash Flow Slatemont for th• y•ar ended 31 March 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Net cash used Sn operatlng a¢t5¥ltles 12 13.9121 159,491) Cash flows from Inve8tlng actlvltle8 Interest received Cost ol fixed 885ets Changè in eash and ush •quival•nts rn th• p•riod 13.912} {59,4911 Cash and Cash eguN8nts brought fop448 Cash at bank and In hand 1086 ov•rdrafts at 31 March 36.161 95,652 36,161 Consisting of.. Cash at bank and In hand 32.249 36,161 Th8 attachod r#)t8s for part of th8se accounts
Advoca in GY•enwlch N¢)t•¥ to tho kcounts for the year •nd•d 31 Mar¢h 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES The financial statem8nls have an pr8pared under thè hlstorical Cl Wnv•nIk, and ere in accordance the Statement of R9Mended Pract8.. ArAlr¥j and R&port¥ by Ch8ritiBS prop8rfng accounts sn èrxth8nce with the Firkinaal Repcrtiro Standard 8Oicable in the UK and Republic of Ir48nd IFRS 1021 i55UEd in October 2019 and the chare$ Act 2011. The ch8rity t¢titUt&S a Pu n9rrt 9ntty as definBd by FRS 102. IPICOMING RESOURCES R•¢¢grtitlon of Incomlng r•stwrus These are induded in the Sla18ment of Flngn¢181 ACtNit tsn'. . Th8 ch8nty berAYD¢S ent•1 to the rBswrw,' ' ThE IrusteÈs are virbJalty certaln that theywll r¥cth Ihe r8wJrc8s', aThJ ' Thg mn0wyvau8 bo rn08sured sufficient reliabllty. ' Where grants are r[ye In advance. th8 Incorne 15 spmd ovw parfod ofthtr 9Yant and any furwjs r8C8fved whiGh rdate lo future a0[ perlods treated a8 income and released ITr th8 TIOd to Ih8yrdaie. Wlre inc¢ming resource5 havè relateé expendry. th8 incomirvj re$Wr¢ ond related expenLItW8 are reportFd gross kn the Stalemon¢ of Flnandal vthe$. Volunt•erholp The Val ¢1 wy ¥olunleer help IB not included in th6 aco)Lnts. Invè8tnwnl Income Ths Is Indudud in the accounts whEn wdvabl8. EXPENDITUREAIID UA8ILmES Liabil05 are recognHed as s 88 there is a legal or ¢on8trucbv8 obligatn coMmn9 Ihe charfy to pay out r8S(xjr. Gownan¢o cosls These indude the ¢ost$ of prep¥atloD 8nd examlnatlon of stalutory accounts, tho Costs of the Annual Gonoral arnl costs of any109al •dvlce to trustee5 govemance or consknJUon81 matters. F? ASSETS Tnglbl8 flx8das5•ts us•dby th• ¢h•rlty They are cathli88d rfthey can be us8d for more than ong year.They are valued at cost or, If grfted, at the valuo io the charlty on recipt.Wh¥e 8 grant received speraficaly for the wrthase of c4pltal ms, 0e the )ndor of the gr1 have beon mat. the a5$0ts aw transferred to the generpj fund. Depr•cl*lio Depreu8ticn has been at thg rate8 order lo wYtt8 off the 8sset5 over their e51irn8d u88fv1 INes. Fumllure aThJ 8qulpmont 25% cn cJJ5t
Advo¢•¢y In Gr••mvl¢h Note$ lo th• A¢eounts for th• ar •nded 31 Mah 2025 2 An•ty•l$ • In¢tyln¥ r•soui¢ 2025 2024 Vdub)tary Iorne,. R•strfGtod fvnds: Cty B[e TruBt National Lott6ryCommunty Fund 14,gXI 73,722 35,043 88,622 Income from charKabl• actMtI•s'. Unr•slrldad fvndv5.' Royal Borouth Gl Greech. chlbjr0r s¢08 CLWP Local Communty Fund CNY Bridp Tr¢Jsi Other 44.039 42,184 I,8 1,770 2A01 2.755 46,794 47.423 Royal eorouth of Greenwl¢h NHS Englan(5 47,978 14.555 35,984 13,064 InTMlment in¢om¢ Bank int8re8t Total 5n¢omlng r•sour¢•s 144.370 185,093 10
AdYt)ca¢y In Greenwieh N•)tes to tho Accounts th• •r ended 31 March 2025 3 Analysis of r•80urc•• •xpond D8tsil& of r880ur¢es exp8nd8d are sht)w on page 16 of the 4 N•t In¢omlng r8sour¢•s forth• 2025 2024 ar8 Staled 8ft8r carglng Dgw•ciotion Indep8nd8rit Exemknors fge Trust8V¥ txp¢ns•s Tru$tees 8XPgnSES forthe year amounted to £Nil 12024.. NII No member of the Board of Truste88 nor Any person Connect with thèm has recwved N Is due to rec8fve any Temuneraoon for year direcly or indiredtyfrom the Ch8rW5 funds. S Employees 2025 2024 Gross sala$ ETnpbyw8 Natknnal IUranCe wsts Ponson ¢tribu.0 137,34 5,545 21,245 1fj4,134 136,539 5,545 21,245 163.329 The èverage number ofeMplo0S the yoor wa8 812024.. 81. No emplv>e rÈrAved ernoluments tsl more than £60.000 per 8nnum. Rernth)8rat lo k6y management personn61 in tha yeararnount to£ 36.10212024,. £36,$351 6 Tx*lon The charity exempt from C¢Jrp¢)r8Uon Tax c118 chart88 7 Tanglbl• fftxed assets Fumiture and •qulpm•nt Totsl Cost At 31 M8rch 2W24 23.210 23,210 At 31 March 202S 23,210 23,210 Deprrtlatlon At 31 March 2024 Charga fu thè •T 23,210 23.210 At 31 M8r¢h 2025 23,210 23.210 Net ljook value At 31 2025 At 31 Mh 2024
Advo¢acy In Gr¢•nwl¢h Ngt•$ to tho A¢¢ounts for tho ygar •nd•d 31 Mah 2025 8 D•btors 21125 2024 Debtors 9.134 9,134 31,578 S1,576 9 thdltt)rn: an14 falllng du• wlthln OM y••r 2025 Creditors and accruuls 11.496 35.022 46.518 1,000 17.522 D8f8rred Incom8 An415 ofd•f•fftd incom•: Namè offund Op•nln¥ deferral R•h•$od in )ar f•rrod in ar Closlng deferral 17,500 17,$22 17,500 17.522 Nalbjnal Lolt8ry Communty Fund 17,522 17,522 35.022 10 D•tall$ of funds Unr••trf¢lèd Fund W6 are MMitted to enwring that the peo0 work with are eMp0red (o fully participate in tho widorithnrnunlty and we l(NJ8thor to challorYJ6 assumptltxis and thang8 mlnd$. We wm to promote the ri9hts of peorA& wo wtyk with a$ GiUzw$ and to on$ure th8t P80pk wlh learn dls8bilhles and young peoplg disabiliti95 paiticpats ITh th8 proigctwork at all 5. Royal Borgh of Gr•onwlch: Pvonts wlth 418amlng dSs•bllNy We wrrk with parents with a leaming th50bilitytV Ensu trat IheyreGeive the suppDrt that they need lo care for their children aTrJ wtherg tre 8re chikj protectk)n 155U95. to ensurg th4t IhBy a v¢kx those woce8d1r5. The Royal Borough of Greenwich and other Londcn Borough8 spoi purchase one- aévo¢a¢y. R•%trlctsd fvnds Royal Borough of Graénwlch: Peopl•'s Parflament The project supwrts the runnlng of the Peop1 Padlament. MPS are e¢te by thelr peers to represent their VI? and knterests at declthn rnaklng meelngs 1(Kalty. Thls wcrk Is fund8d by th& Roy818orough of Greenwth. Namonal LottBlY. Quallty Checker¥ Project We are funded by the 8iq Lottery Fund to d8vdop a Qualty CheLJry Proi8Ct to chBd( the acc05$InY of 8 ranue ofst8tulory. mmUnIty aTrJ18L8ure Serv$ In Ih8 brh. NFIS England: London R•glon•l Fornm We cmbnue ¢cOrdInatI1g the Lmdon F¢)rum for petplÈ with È learning disèbilty. This We1& lurKJed by NHS EnglaThJ. 12
Advocacy in Gr•enwr¢h Not•s to tho Account• for tho y•ar •nded 31 hlarch 2025 11 Mov•m•rrt In fund$ Year ended 31 March 2025 Fund Fund baknces transfers boLgnce$ brought Incoming Outy)ing betren carried fcward Unr•strlet•d fvnd 11.553 46.794 1177,3371 1118,9901 R111¢¢¥d fvnds Advo¢xy $8lf Advots8Cy Qualily CheLers Transition$ Othw proJe¢ts Dgnat•d Fund 37.662 35.043 114,9531 57.752 62.533 16.4301 Se,103 Total 49 15 144370 198.720 5,135 Movement In funds Yoar ondod 31 IA•r¢h 2024 FkEnd Gro Fund balances transfers babnce8 brought Inconlng Oulgokng b8tt¥e8n Garri•d forwarEI reswrce$ r•sources funds fOard Unr•strl¢tsd lund 17,238 47,423 192,2441 39.136 11.553 R•strt¢tsd fund• Advoca Selfknocacy Qu81ty Chockérs Tran51tion5 5.177 28.481 15,1771 73,722 164,5411 14,900 112.8711 12,2291 22.044 49.048 139.3621 (31.7301 37,662 Other prolects 0•81onat•d Fund Total 72 940 185 093 208,818 13
Advocacy In Gr••nwlch Not•s to tho Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 12 R•ron¢lll4tlon ol ngt movom•ni$ In fvnds to n¥t ¢a$h flowfrom op•ratlny a¢tMtI•s 2024 2023 Nèt mov•m8nt in fuThJs ALJ ba¢k depreaaoon Less inter•st received De¢r•ase I Vn¢reasel in debtors Incr8a58 1 Ideereas•l in L¥editcrs Not ¢ash us8d in opwalng acvl¥os 154,3501 123.7251 22,442 27.996 128,7491 17,017) 13 Ststul The ¢ompany, whkh 1$ o rtgL*t•r¢¢ ¢harlty, IÈ 51mMa¢l by guar8ntsè and has no share t4pal 14
Adv•¢a¢y In Gr•enwi¢h Notss to tho Accounts for th• yr Ènd 31 March 2025 14 Comparatfve Statement of Flnanclal A¢tivltl•8 Unr•slrid•d fund R•8trlcted fvnd* Total 2024 In¢omlng r•source%: IomIng rosources Ir•m generated fvnrjs: Voluntary in Investment Income Incoming resources from ¢harttsbl• •th1ti•s 88,622 88.622 47,423 49.048 96,471 Total Incomino re8our¢•• 47,423 137,670 185,093 Resources •xpended: G061 of genaratlng funds C08ts of genèratsng vduntary Inwn• Charitablè actbvldos Govemance costs 75,999 144.484 220.463 Totsl Tgsources 9xP•ed 75,999 145.464 221.463 Net InGom• forth• year Transfer betsJe8n fijnds Funds brought forward 128.5761 32.979 4,871 17.7941 132,9791 67,417 136,3701 72288 Fund5 carri•d forward 15
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