# **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

Charity Number 1187604 



## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

|**CONTENTS**|**Pages**|
|---|---|
|Trustees’ Report|2 – 11|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|12|
|Statement of Financial Activities|13|
|Balance Sheet|14|
|Notes forming part of Financial Statements|15 - 23|



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**FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

**ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 31 January 2024. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The Charity’s objects, as set out in its governing document, are the promotion of social inclusion among disabled people, who are socially excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of being disabled and, to relieve the needs of such people and their families and carers by: 

a) being an inclusive dance community for children and adults, disabled and non-disabled; b) providing and facilitating a support network for the families and carers of disabled people; c) raising public awareness of the issues affecting disabled people and their families/carers, both generally and in relation to their inclusion; 

d) advocating for the equal treatment of disabled people and their families, including the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of disability. 

## **Statement of Public Benefit** 

The Charity Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers or duties. 

## **The Charity’s Activities** 

Flamingo Chicks is a multi-award-winning charity and inclusive community providing _all_ children, including disabled children and those with illnesses such as cancer, the opportunity to enjoy dance, explore movement and learn alongside friends. In addition, the charity provides a vital peer support network for parents and carers, inter-generational volunteering, global outreach and advocacy. 

Levels of inactivity and isolation are unacceptably high amongst disabled children. Disabled children are less active than their peers and experience more barriers. 40% of parents of disabled children say their child rarely or never has the opportunity to play with non-disabled children and disabled children are twice as likely to be lonely compared to their non-disabled peers (72% vs 36%). Flamingo Chicks seeks to combat inactivity and isolation among disabled children and their families and support disabled children to realise their full potential and advocate for their own futures. 

We do this through holistic programming centred on five core pillars: 

- 1) Inclusive dance classes 

- 2) Parent/carer peer support 

- 3) Inter-generational volunteering 

- 4) Youth-led advocacy 

- 5) Global outreach 

From our fully accessible inclusive dance classes through to our Agents of Change programme of youth advocates, Flamingo Chicks offers disabled children the chance to participate in 

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activities that combat stereotypes around what disabled children and their bodies can do and empowers disabled children to advocate for their own ambitions and desires. Complimentary programming supporting parents and carers, alongside an exemplary intergenerational volunteering programme, fosters greater awareness about the challenges and barriers disabled children, their parents, carers and family networks face, leading to wider societal understanding and changing attitudes, actions and access. 

Our advocacy and outreach work seeks to amplify this understanding and champion inclusivity and inclusive practices to lead to real change in the way society treats disabled children. 

**Environmental sustainability** : We are committed to looking after the environment we live and work in. Flamingo Chicks recognises that aspects of our activities have an impact on the environment. We are committed to managing these impacts. We have a clear action plan with measures including minimising our carbon footprint; avoiding unnecessary travel; recyclable kit, props and backdrops; involving our young people to raise awareness of environmental issues; and incorporating environmental aspects and themes within our programmes. 

## **OUR IMPACT IN 2023-24** 

Ten years of Flamingo Chicks marks a journey of transformation, empowerment, and inclusivity. From our humble beginnings to the vibrant community we've built today, our commitment to bringing magic and sparkle to disabled children and their friends remains unwavering. 

This year has been another very exciting one, but more importantly an impactful one, growing in almost all ways! We have broadened our team, welcomed a very talented number of new members to our Trustee Board and increased our income. We’ve also significantly grown our volunteer base, particularly enabling more disabled volunteers to participate and enjoy the benefits of volunteering. 

## **Highlights of 2023** 

## **Expanding Reach:** 

We are thrilled to report a significant increase in our impact this year. 35,323 children have danced with us since our inception, with a remarkable surge in participation: 

- 11,589 children engaged through our sessions (up by 57%) 

- Conducted 285 workshops (up by 20%) 

- Hosted 106 regular classes (up by 26%) 

- Expanded our team to include 24 inclusive dance teachers across the UK 

- Empowered 40 Agents of Change, our youth advocacy group 

- Welcomed 847 intergenerational volunteers, up by 48% 

- Hosted 5 intergenerational tea dances and 3 Parent and Carer events 

- Trained 23 individuals in Makaton, promoting communication inclusivity 

**Performance Deconstructed** : We launched our brand-new Mobile Stage and interconnecting canopy this year, bringing a riot of colour and sensory exploration. Delivering 26 interactive shows, this represents a leap in accessibility and engagement. Our mobile sensory stage, designed in collaboration with our Agents of Change and brought to 

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life by Bakehouse Factory, has enabled us to reach young people facing significant barriers to traditional performance spaces. Through magical moving props, textured fabrics, and emotive experiences, we are nurturing confidence, imagination, and curiosity in our Flamingo Chicks. 

“Completely magical, beautiful and amazing! For ALL students. Staff also had a fantastic experience. The staging was enchanting and the storyline was highly sensory and appropriate. You encouraged students to be up and exercising through dance in a fully immersive environment.” Tamara Stewart, Teacher Mapledown School 

## **Volunteer Engagement:** 

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Flamingo Chicks. We pioneer opportunities that welcome and encourage first time, disabled and socially isolated older volunteers. We know there is such huge talent and potential in these groups which make our charity stronger. A beautiful example is our partnership with care homes, where residents create props, costumes and backdrops that bring the sparkle to our classes. 89% of Flamingo Chicks’ Volunteers said Flamingo Chicks had made them re-evaluate what disabled children were capable of – that’s how volunteering creates real social change! 

## **Youth Advocacy:** 

Our Agents of Change have emerged as powerful voices for change, campaigning tirelessly for a fairer future. From conducting accessibility audits to engaging with VIP guests across various sectors, they exemplify the spirit of inclusion and resilience. We are inspired by their dedication and vision for a more inclusive society. In 2023, they interviewed 12 VIP guests working across a range of sectors from television to science and humanitarian relief ensuring young disabled voices are part of the dialogue. They carried out accessibility audits and entertained a string of celebrity guests! This group is the future of disabled representation in society, and we love watching what they do to break down barriers to inclusion. 

## **Lived experience:** 

We also increased representation throughout our community, both in lived experience of disability and ethnic diversity. We are especially pleased to report that 60% of our Trustees now have lived experience of disability or long-term health conditions. 

## **Outcomes** 

We need our monitoring and evaluation to accurately and effectively tell the story about the difference we make.  We are especially passionate to capture ALL voices, and therefore employ a range of sensory, tactile and participatory techniques. We are creative in the way we gather and share our impact information using qualitative and quantitative information alongside case studies, partner feedback and family feedback, photographs, videos, interviews and observations. Our team records impact under the following headings: 

## **Increased emotional wellbeing** 

At the beginning of term, 52% of our Flamingo Chicks told us that they were 'happy', at the end of term, **90% were happy** . 38% increase in overall happiness levels! 

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“Flamingo Chicks is my favourite thing in my whole entire life!” Rose 

## **Improved Physical Wellbeing** 

89% saw an improvement in physical wellbeing in our Stage Shows. 97% said they moved their bodies more than usual. In our regular classes, just 11% of students were able to perform a move independently before we began, at the end of term 75% were able to. This is an increase of 64%. As a result of our intervention, **90% now want to do more physical exercise** . 

## **Increased Self-Confidence** 

89% said that, following our Stage Shows they would now identify themselves as a performer.  97% said they enjoyed taking part and 100% would like to do more. At our regular classes, 90% recorded increase self-confidence. 

“I was blown over by how beautiful it was and how expertly you used movement, sensory stimulation and physicalised learning to explore topics that (on the face of it) might seem beyond our learners.” Patxi del Amo, Lead Practitioner of the Performing Arts, TreeHouse School. 

We surveyed the health and education professionals we work with on how they felt our techniques impacted: 

95% learnt new techniques from us and 95% will be implementing them into their own practice. 

80% said they see their children as more capable after our intervention. 

Independence 

88% saw improvement (55% significant). 

Physical ability 

100% saw improvement (44% significant). 

Emotional wellbeing 

100% saw improvement. 

Speech & language 

88% saw improvement in speech and language. 

## Inspiring 

100% said Flamingo Chicks has been helpful to show parents/carers what children can do out of school. 

## **Volunteering** 

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Flamingo Chicks. We exemplify the highest standards in volunteering, as evidenced by our Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the MBE for charities! We pioneer opportunities that welcome and encourage first time, disabled and 

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socially isolated older volunteers. We know there is such huge talent and potential in these groups which make our charity stronger. We offer training and opportunities including Makaton and public speaking. 

A beautiful example of our innovation in volunteering is our new partnership with care homes, where residents create props, costumes and backdrops that bring the sparkle to our classes. Building on these relationships, we are planning a series of intergenerational tea dances, bringing isolated older and younger members of the community together in a huge celebration of physical movement, wellbeing and friendship. 

- 847 intergenerational volunteers during 2022/23 

- 17% are disabled volunteers 

   - 98%  said Flamingo Chicks has made them re-evaluate what disabled children are 

- capable of 

- 74% had improved confidence and 85% felt more connected to the community 

- 65%of volunteers learnt Makaton with Flamingo Chicks 

   - 25% have volunteered over 3 years and a further 28% have volunteered with us for over 

- 5 years! 

   - 100% would recommend volunteering at Flamingo Chicks [Flamingo Chicks’ 2023 

- Volunteer Survey] 

Volunteer Jackie explained how having a stroke has had a huge impact on her life. She's now paralysed and blind in one eye. _"It's lonely and isolating. I've lost so much, my job, my independence, it's no wonder I'm sad."_ Jackie volunteers weekly at our Aurora Hyde Lodge setting, saying _"Now I feel that I have more. I dance, I volunteer and that's so important. It's my therapy and the highlight of the week and I mean that very sincerely. It's joyful and uplifting and I come out on a complete high.... I'm so proud of volunteering, I tell everyone I meet about it. It's nice to volunteer for the community and be part of the community again and to share my skills and knowledge, and it's nice to have a role that helps with my self-esteem."_ 

## **Targets and Plans for 2024-25** 

As we embark on the next chapter of our journey, we are filled with excitement and determination. Our focus for the upcoming year includes: 

- Working with Koalaa **Prosthetics, we’ll be designing the first ballet prosthetic for children with limb difference.** 

- We’re amplifying our advocacy work the launch of our ‘It takes two to Tutu’ campaign highlighting the importance of inclusive opportunities for disabled children.  We’ll also be challenging celebrities to design bespoke tutus to auction off as part of our May 100 fundraiser. 

- New Stage Shows with themes centred around conservation and technology, engaging our participants in immersive experiences that align with the National Curriculum and global sustainability goals. Our theme for the year is Robots – we’re set to dive into a 

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world of circuits, gears and tech wonders with us as we explore metal marvels, artificial intelligence and more! 

- In sync with Paris 2024, our virtual workshops will take on a Paralympics theme, featuring real-life medallists, encouraging us all to move and cheer on Team GB. 

- We are rapidly expanding our under 5s offer with new Hatching Chicks baby sling ballet, offering unique 6-week courses aimed at new mums and babies facing extra challenges. Each course ends in a show designed to boost confidence, forge friendships and have a moment to treasure. We are also developing a new parent and pre-schooler class to offer both parent and child the chance to get moving together in a fantastical world of costumes and colour. 

- Youth Leadership: The transition to a youth-led format for our Agents of Change underscores our commitment to empowering the next generation of disabled leaders, amplifying their voices and catalysing meaningful change. They’ll be doing 3 ‘Advocacy Hijacks’ this year, including at Downing Street – championing opportunities for all. 

## **Financial Review** 

During the year the Charity received income of £239,544 and incurred expenditure of £190,913 realising a surplus of £48,631 for the year, which was made up of a surplus of £88,903 in unrestricted funds and a deficit of £40,272 in restricted funds. At the year end the funds comprised £148,446 in unrestricted funds and £33,768 in restricted funds making a total of £182,214. 

## **Reserves policy** 

Trustees have set the reserves policy at 5 months running costs to reflect growth in operational budget and the current economic uncertainties. Based on 5 months running costs for 2024/25, this is **£101,330.** At 31 January 2024, the unrestricted free reserves (excluding fixed assets) were £148,186. This is largely due to a significant legacy received just before the financial year end. Some of this has been used to take reserves up to the required level as noted above and the remainder has been designated for transformational projects (see below). 

The Charity has a robust and varied fundraising programme for raising both restricted and unrestricted funds which will maintain reserves over the coming months.  Reserves may be accessed, with the agreement of the Trustees, to provide working capital in order to meet new areas of endeavour and to meet emergency requirements. 

## **Designated funds** 

These funds have been set up from part of the £90,000 legacy received in the year. The Trustees have agreed to designate £46,856 towards operational stability and future transformation. 

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Part of the funds will be used to fund a new role of Community Coordinator to help harness the power of the ever-growing volunteer base (now 847 volunteers, up 48% in 2023/24). The rest will be used for specific project work to help the charity become more sustainable and have greater impact. This will include developing in-house training, launching an accessible community festival and a 10[th] birthday advocacy campaign. 

The balance of £22,773 is being designated to save towards the purchase of a property to become the first Flamingo Chicks’ Centre. The current Flamingo Chicks’ office is a tiny administration base and as the charity expands, finding a bigger home would enable the charity to have its own dance studio, theatre space and home for staff. The Trustees’ have agreed to review the designated funds annually. 

## **Principal funding sources** 

Flamingo Chicks works hard to create a fundraising armoury from a diverse portfolio of funding streams, including charitable trusts and foundations, corporate support and community fundraising. 

The charity would particularly like to thank the following for their generous support this year: 

AMD Solicitors Amazon Smile British Airways Community Foundation Burges Salmon Clifford Chance Citibank Ireland Financial Services Criseren Foundation Irwin Mitchell JoJo Maman Bebe Local Giving Lush Retail Magic Little Grants - Local Giving National Grid National Lottery Awards for All Night Sky Foundation Paypal Giving Fund Pester Will Trust Rooms 4 Groups RWK Goodman LLP Spectris Foundation St James Place Stephenson Law Strictly Social Pinder Dance Group The Blair Foundation The Mortgage Advice Bureau Foundation University of Bristol Dance Society 

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## **Donated goods and services** 

Flamingo Chicks is extremely grateful for the following donated goods and services: 

- Noa Bladon Independent Examination 

- Room usage from: Ultraleap (Bristol) and Irwin Mitchell (London) 

- Rewards for May 100 from Turtle Bay, Nail Shed, Fitness Yard, Lucy Morgan Reflexology 

- Irwin Mitchell - printing 

- Big Yellow Bow – stage storage 

- Big Yellow Bristol – equipment storage 

- Jonathan Phillips – Development Day facilitation 

- Agents Of Change guests 

- Volunteer photographers, videographers, video editors 

- Katie Beale - social media support 

- Chris Boyle – IT support 

- Farkas Maro - Cyber security and IT support 

As it is difficult to value these donated services, they have not been included in the accounts. 

## **Reference and administrative details** 

## **Charity registration number:** 1187604 

**Date of registration:** 27[th] January 2020 (previously a CIC since 2[nd] February 2015) **Address:** The Old Bake House, Downs Park East, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7QD **Website:** www.flamingochicks.org 

**Bankers:** Lloyds Bank plc, 15 High St, Westbury on Trym, Bristol BS9 3DA **Independent examiner:** Noa Bladon 

## **Trustees:** 

**The Trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows:** Claire Bridges - Chair 

Jennifer Jeffery (resigned 13.04.2023) Andrew Sanders (resigned 22.03.2024) Owen Masters Robert Hart Annabelle Turner Zara Bartels Abu Sidhanee (appointed 14.09.2023) Nicole Brennan (appointed 14.09.2023) 

After Jennifer Jeffrey resigned, she became a freelance worker for the charity. 

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## **Structure, governance and management** 

## **Governing document** 

On 27 January 2020, the Charity was converted from a Community Interest Company to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The CIC had been incorporated on 2 February 2015 and its company number was 9417737. The Charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 27 January 2020 and is governed by its Foundation Constitution dated 27 January 2020. All assets and liabilities were transferred from the CIC to Flamingo Chicks CIO. 

## **Organisational structure** 

The Trustees are responsible for decisions regarding the strategy and development of the charity, and other high-level decisions. Day to day running of the charity is delegated to the CEO Katherine Sparkes. 

## **Recruitment and appointment of new Trustees** 

Regular Trustee skills audits are carried out and based on this, new Trustees are recruited, either to replace a person who has resigned or to bring specific skill and experience onto the board. Trustee vacancies are widely advertised. Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by the CEO then by at least one other Trustee before being invited to attend a first board meeting as an observer. Following this the board votes on the appointment of the new Trustee. Flamingo Chicks prides itself on making its onboarding process accessible - measures include a Board Buddy scheme, recording meetings to watch again and live minutes. 

## **Risk management** 

The Trustees review risk at each Board Meeting and the Charity has a robust risk register, tracked with a traffic light system to stay on top of risk across the organisation. 

This year, Trustees have taken action to improve fundraising and infrastructure to better suit the needs of a growing charity. As the charity grows, improving systems and IT infrastructure will be a key focus for Trustees. Flamingo Chicks will also retain a cautious approach to Covid safety, given the vulnerabilities of those we serve. 

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## **Statement of the Trustees’ Responsibilities** 

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including the Statement of Recommended Practice (FRS 102 SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in 2019 applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: 

- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice; 

- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, The Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by: 

## **CLAIRE BRIDGES** 

Claire Bridges, Chair of 

Trustees Date: 24 June 2024 

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**FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER** 

## **YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Flamingo Chicks CIO for the year ended 31 January 2024 set out on pages 13 to 23. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner’s statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 

- the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

- the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

## **NOA BLADON** 

Name:  Noa Bladon of NEC Consultancy Ltd Address: 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT Qualification: ACA (ICAEW) 

Date: 24 June 2024 

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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

|||||**31.01.2024**|**31.01.2023**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total funds**|**Total funds**|
|||**funds**|**funds**|||
||Notes|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|**Income from:**||||||
|Grants and donations|2|102,308|87,677|189,985|179,452|
|Charitable activities|3|49,559|-|49,559|34,841|
|Other||-|-|-|-|
|**Total income**||151,867|87,677|239,544|214,293|
|**Expenditure on:**||||||
|Raising funds|4|1,487|-|1,487|3,372|
|Charitable activities|5|61,477|127,949|189,426|144,288|
|**Total expenditure**||62,964|127,949|190,913|147,660|
|**NET INCOME/**|10|88,903|(40,272)|48,631|66,633|
|**(EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR**||||||
|Transfers between the funds||-|-|-|-|
|**Net movement in the funds**||88,903|(40,272)|48,631|66,633|
|**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**||||||
|**Total funds brought forward**||59,543|74,040|133,583|66,950|
|**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED**|14|148,446|33,768|182,214|133,583|
|**FORWARD**||||||



The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out above. All of the activities of the Charity are classed as continuing. 

The comparative funds are detailed in Note 15. The notes on pages 15 to 23 form part of these financial statements. 

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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 JANUARY 2024** 

|Notes<br>**FIXED ASSETS**<br>11<br>**CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Debtors<br>12<br>Cash at bank<br>**CREDITORS**<br>Amounts falling due within one<br>year<br>13<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>**NET ASSETS**<br>**FUNDS**<br>14<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Restricted funds<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>260<br>3,294<br>146,232<br>149,526<br>(1,340)<br>148,186<br>148,446|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>14,140<br>-<br>19,628<br>19,628<br>-<br>19,628<br>33,768|**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total funds**<br>**Total funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>14,400<br>462<br>3,294<br>2,900<br>165,860<br>130,946<br>169,154<br>133,846<br>(1,340)<br>(725)<br>167,814<br>133,121<br>182,214<br>133,583<br>148,446<br>59,543<br>33,768<br>74,040<br>182,214<br>133,583|**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total funds**<br>**Total funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>14,400<br>462<br>3,294<br>2,900<br>165,860<br>130,946<br>169,154<br>133,846<br>(1,340)<br>(725)<br>167,814<br>133,121<br>182,214<br>133,583<br>148,446<br>59,543<br>33,768<br>74,040<br>182,214<br>133,583|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||2,900<br>130,946|
|||||133,846<br>(725)|
|||||133,121|
|||||133,583|
|||||59,543<br>74,040|
|||||133,583|



The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 24 June 2024 and were signed on its behalf by: 

## **CLAIRE BRIDGES** 

…........................... 

Claire Bridges - Chair 

The notes on pages 15 to 23 form part of these financial statements. 

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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Accounting convention** 

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with items recognised at cost or transaction value. The Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), FRS 102 and the Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern due to accumulated reserves, and there are no significant current or longer-term liabilities, and the organisation has significant net assets and reserves. 

## **Going concern** 

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern due the legacy of £90,000 and continuing support from major funders. 

## **Income** 

All income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. 

Grants and donations are included in income when they are received, except for significant one-off grants and donations, received after the year end but promised before the year end. 

Gift aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any gift aid recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor has specified otherwise. Online platforms automatically collect gift aid on donations. 

Legacies are included when the charity is advised by the personal representative of an estate that the payment will be made, or property transferred and the amount can be quantified. 

Donated services and facilities are included in the SoFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably. Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SoFA.The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Trustees' Annual Report. 

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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)** 

## **Expenditure** 

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. 

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity costs categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Expenditure includes attributable VAT which cannot be recovered. 

## **Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. 

## **Fixed assets** 

Fixed assets over £500 are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over ther estimated useful lives: 

Equipment and furniture - 25% straight line Plant and machinery - 20% straight line 

## **Cash at bank and in hand** 

Cash at bank includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. 

## **Creditors** 

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. 

## **Fund accounting** 

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees. Designated funds form part of unrestricted funds and have been identified as being for particular purposes by the Trustees. They are not restricted and can be transferred to general funds at any time at the discretion of the Trustees. 

Restricted funds can only be used for the particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. 

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. 

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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS** 

|Grants - unrestricted<br>Grants - restricted<br>- Inclusive dance programmes<br>- Intergenerational volunteering<br>- Core costs<br>- Fixed asset - Stage<br>- Agents of Change Youth Advocacy<br>Donations and gift aid<br>Legacies<br>**3.**<br>**CHARITABLE ACTIVITES INCOME**<br>Dance classes<br>Online shop<br>**4.**<br>**RAISING FUNDS**<br>Fundraising costs<br>Donation website charges|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>7,436<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>4,872<br>90,000<br>102,308<br>49,559<br>-<br>49,559<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>629<br>858<br>1,487|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>31,075<br>3,125<br>39,802<br>12,675<br>1,000<br>-<br>-<br>87,677<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-|**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,436<br>21,431<br>31,075<br>77,279<br>3,125<br>14,997<br>39,802<br>53,555<br>12,675<br>-<br>1,000<br>-<br>4,872<br>12,190<br>90,000<br>-<br>189,985<br>179,452<br>49,559<br>34,818<br>-<br>23<br>49,559<br>34,841<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>629<br>2,625<br>858<br>747<br>1,487<br>3,372|
|---|---|---|---|



All raising funds expenditure was from unrestricted funds totalling £3,372 in 2023. 

## **5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - CURRENT YEAR** 

|Charitable activities (see Note 6)<br>Support and governance costs (see Note 7)|**Direct**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>40,616<br>20,861<br>61,477|**Project**<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**costs**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>127,949<br>168,565<br>-<br>20,861<br>127,949<br>189,426|
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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - PRIOR YEAR** 

|**6.**|Charitable activities (see Note 6)<br>Support and governance costs (see Note 7)<br>**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - CURRENT YEAR**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>Direct costs<br>Dance classes<br>37,632<br>Parent/carers support<br>775<br>Volunteer management incurred costs<br>224<br>Advocacy and campaigns<br>756<br>Virtual classes - website & marketing<br>1,229<br>Project costs<br>- Inclusive dance programmes<br>-<br>- Volunteer management<br>-<br>- Core costs<br>-<br>- Stage depreciation<br>-<br>- Agents of Change Youth Advocacy<br>-<br>40,616<br>**CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES - PRIOR YEAR**<br>Direct costs<br>Dance classes<br>37,258<br>Parent/carers support<br>859<br>Volunteer management incurred costs<br>1,212<br>Advocacy and campaigns<br>729<br>Virtual classes - website & marketing<br>426<br>Project costs<br>- Inclusive dance programmes<br>-<br>- Volunteer management<br>-<br>- Core costs<br>-<br>- Agents of Change Youth Advocacy<br>-<br>40,484|**Direct**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>40,484<br>15,728<br>56,212<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>57,046<br>9,219<br>57,149<br>3,535<br>1,000<br>127,949<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>47,421<br>12,929<br>26,443<br>1,283<br>88,076|**Project**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**costs**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>88,076<br>128,560<br>-<br>15,728<br>88,076<br>144,288<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>37,632<br>37,258<br>775<br>859<br>224<br>1,212<br>756<br>729<br>1,229<br>426<br>57,046<br>47,421<br>9,219<br>12,929<br>57,149<br>26,443<br>3,535<br>-<br>1,000<br>1,283<br>168,565<br>128,560<br>37,258<br>859<br>1,212<br>729<br>426<br>47,421<br>12,929<br>26,443<br>1,283<br>128,560|**Project**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**costs**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>88,076<br>128,560<br>-<br>15,728<br>88,076<br>144,288<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>37,632<br>37,258<br>775<br>859<br>224<br>1,212<br>756<br>729<br>1,229<br>426<br>57,046<br>47,421<br>9,219<br>12,929<br>57,149<br>26,443<br>3,535<br>-<br>1,000<br>1,283<br>168,565<br>128,560<br>37,258<br>859<br>1,212<br>729<br>426<br>47,421<br>12,929<br>26,443<br>1,283<br>128,560|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||128,560|
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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **7. SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS** 

|Support costs<br>Salary costs - SMP rebate<br>Freelance staff<br>Recruitment, training and travel<br>Office and storage rent<br>Business rates/ (refund)<br>Telephone and internet<br>Printing, postage and stationery<br>PPE and replacement equipment<br>Subscriptions<br>Sundry  & volunteer management<br>Awards ceremony costs<br>Depreciation of equipment<br>Bookkeeping, payroll and accounts<br>Governance<br>Insurance<br>Monitoring and evaluation<br>Professional fees<br>Total support and governance|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>(71)<br>4,783<br>1,710<br>5,954<br>243<br>834<br>625<br>124<br>479<br>1,461<br>942<br>527<br>2,122<br>19,733<br>108<br>985<br>35<br>1,128<br>20,861|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>(71)<br>-<br>4,783<br>406<br>1,710<br>1,397<br>5,954<br>6,161<br>243<br>233<br>834<br>646<br>625<br>312<br>124<br>463<br>479<br>410<br>1,461<br>1,070<br>942<br>-<br>527<br>462<br>2,122<br>1,655<br>19,733<br>13,215<br>108<br>664<br>985<br>1,274<br>35<br>575<br>1,128<br>2,513<br>20,861<br>15,728|**31.01.2024**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**Total**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>(71)<br>-<br>4,783<br>406<br>1,710<br>1,397<br>5,954<br>6,161<br>243<br>233<br>834<br>646<br>625<br>312<br>124<br>463<br>479<br>410<br>1,461<br>1,070<br>942<br>-<br>527<br>462<br>2,122<br>1,655<br>19,733<br>13,215<br>108<br>664<br>985<br>1,274<br>35<br>575<br>1,128<br>2,513<br>20,861<br>15,728|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||13,215|
|||||664<br>1,274<br>575|
|||||2,513|
|||||15,728|



All support & governance expenditure was from unrestricted funds totalling £15,728 in 2023. 

## **8. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS - CURRENT YEAR** 

|Gross salaries and wages<br>Employer's pension<br>Freelance staff<br>- Raising funds<br>- Charitable activities - projects<br>- Charitable activities - general<br>- Management and governance<br>Total staff costs|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>33,173<br>566<br>33,739<br>33,739|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>42,973<br>7,197<br>50,170<br>-<br>68,550<br>-<br>-<br>68,550<br>118,720|**31.01.2024**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>42,973<br>7,197|
|---|---|---|---|
||||50,170|
||||-<br>68,550<br>33,173<br>566|
||||102,289|
||||152,459|



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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **8. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS - PRIOR YEAR** 

|Gross salaries and wages<br>Employer's pension<br>Freelance staff<br>- Raising funds<br>- Charitable activities - projects<br>- Charitable activities - general<br>- Management and governance<br>Total staff costs|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>1,600<br>2,734<br>4,334<br>1,113<br>-<br>30,308<br>406<br>31,827<br>36,161|**Restricted**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**funds**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>15,560<br>17,160<br>3,828<br>6,562|
|---|---|---|
|||19,388<br>23,722|
|||-<br>1,113<br>64,701<br>64,701<br>-<br>30,308<br>-<br>406|
|||64,701<br>96,528|
|||84,089<br>120,250|



There were 2 members of staff employed during 2023/24 (2022/23 - 1 person) 

No members of staff received staff benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the year of more than £60,000 (2022/23 - None) 

The remuneration of the key management personnel (2022/23, 1 person) amounted to £22,119 (2022/23 - £23,722) 

## **9. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES AND RELATED PARTIES** 

## **Trustees' remuneration and benefits** 

There were no Trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2024 (2023 - Nil) 

## **Trustees' expenses** 

There were Trustees' expenses paid to 2 Trustees of £142 in total for travel and safeguarding training courses for the year ended 31 January 2024 (2023 - 3 Trustees £75). 

## **Trustees' donations** 

Trustees made donations in the year totalling £427 (2023 - £425). 

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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **10. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 

## **This is stated after charging:** 

|Independent examiner's fee|**31.01.2024**<br>**£**<br>-|**31.01.2023**<br>**£**<br>-|
|---|---|---|



No fees have been paid to the Independent Examiner for her review and she has not provided any other assurance or advisory services. 

## **11. FIXED ASSETS** 

|COST<br>Balance b/f<br>Additions<br>Disposals<br>Balance c/f<br>DEPRECIATION<br>Balance b/f<br>Charge for year<br>Balance c/f<br>NET BOOK VALUE<br>-2024<br>NET BOOK VALUE<br>-2023|Equipment<br>& furniture<br>**£**<br>1,846<br>-<br>-<br>1,846<br>1,384<br>462<br>1,846<br>-<br>462|Plant &<br>machinery<br>-<br>18,000<br>-<br>18,000<br>-<br>3,600<br>3,600<br>14,400<br>-|Total<br>**£**<br>1,846<br>18,000<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||19,846|
||||1,384<br>4,062|
||||5,446|
||||14,400|
||||462|



**12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|Trade debtors<br>Donations - Crowdfunder<br>Gift aid<br>**13.**<br>**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**<br>Accruals|**31.01.2024**<br>**£**<br>3,080<br>136<br>78<br>3,294<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**£**<br>1,340|**31.01.2023**<br>**£**<br>2,900<br>-<br>-|
|---|---|---|
|||2,900|
|||**31.01.2023**<br>**£**<br>725|



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## **FLAMINGO CHICKS CIO** 

## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR** 

|**At 1.2.2023**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>59,543<br>Designated funds<br>-<br>59,543<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Inclusive dance programmes<br>37,616<br>Intergenerational volunteering<br>6,094<br>programme<br>Core costs<br>30,330<br>Fixed asset - Stage<br>-<br>Agents of Change Youth<br>-<br>Advocacy programme<br>74,040<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>133,583<br>**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR**<br>**At 1.2.2022**<br>**£**<br>**Unrestricted funds**<br>General fund<br>50,665<br>**Restricted funds**<br>Inclusive dance programmes<br>7,758<br>Intergenerational volunteering<br>4,026<br>programme<br>Core costs<br>3,218<br>Agents of Change Youth<br>1,283<br>Advocacy programme<br>16,285<br>**TOTAL FUNDS**<br>66,950|**Income Expenditure**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>151,867<br>(62,964)<br>-<br>-<br>151,867<br>(62,964)<br>31,075<br>(57,046)<br>3,125<br>(9,219)<br>39,802<br>(57,149)<br>12,675<br>(3,535)<br>1,000<br>(1,000)<br>87,677<br>(127,949)<br>239,544<br>(190,913)<br>**Income Expenditure**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>68,462<br>(59,584)<br>77,279<br>(47,421)<br>14,997<br>(12,929)<br>53,555<br>(26,443)<br>-<br>(1,283)<br>145,831<br>(88,076)<br>214,293<br>(147,660)|**At**<br>**Transfers**<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>(46,856)<br>101,590<br>46,856<br>46,856<br>-<br>148,446<br>(5,000)<br>6,645<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>12,983<br>5,000<br>14,140<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>33,768<br>-<br>182,214<br>**At**<br>**Transfers**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>-<br>59,543<br>-<br>37,616<br>-<br>6,094<br>-<br>30,330<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>74,040<br>-<br>133,583|**At**<br>**Transfers**<br>**31.01.2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>(46,856)<br>101,590<br>46,856<br>46,856<br>-<br>148,446<br>(5,000)<br>6,645<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>12,983<br>5,000<br>14,140<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>33,768<br>-<br>182,214<br>**At**<br>**Transfers**<br>**31.01.2023**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>-<br>59,543<br>-<br>37,616<br>-<br>6,094<br>-<br>30,330<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>74,040<br>-<br>133,583|
|---|---|---|---|
||||37,616<br>6,094<br>30,330<br>-|
||||74,040|
|||||
||||133,583|



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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2024** 

## **14. FUNDS - DESCRIPTION** 

## **General fund** 

The general fund is used for the administration costs of the charity. 

## **Designated funds** 

This fund has been set up from part of the £90,000 legacy received in the year. Part will be used to fund a new role of Community Coordinator and for specific project work to help the charity become more sustainable and have greater impact. This will include developing in-house training, launching an accessible community festival and a 10th birthday advocacy campaign. The balance is being designated to save towards the purchase of a property to become the first Flamingo Chicks’ Centre. 

## **Inclusive dance programmes** 

This fund delivers inclusive classes and workshops enabling disabled children to explore movement and dance. 

## **Intergenerational volunteering programme** 

This fund covers managing the charity's 847 intergenerational volunteers, including training, development and safeguarding checks. 

## **Core costs** 

This fund is to cover the costs of the management team for the day to day running and leadership of the Charity and other core costs. 

## **Fixed asset - Stage** 

This fund was used to purchase a touring stage for the inclusive dance programme which has been capitalised and depreciated over 5 years. 

## **Agents of Change Youth Advocacy programme** 

This fund is to develop the Agents of Change Youth Advocacy programme as described in the Annual Report. 

## **15. PRIOR YEAR COMPARATIVES** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**Income from:**<br>Grants and donations<br>33,621<br>Charitable activites<br>34,841<br>**Total income**<br>68,462<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>3,372<br>Charitable activities<br>56,212<br>**Total expenditure**<br>59,584<br>**NET INCOME/**<br>8,878<br>**(EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR**<br>**Net movement in the funds**<br>8,878<br>**RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS**<br>**Total funds brought forward**<br>50,665<br>**TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD**<br>59,543|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>145,831<br>-<br>145,831<br>-<br>88,076<br>88,076<br>57,755<br>57,755<br>16,285<br>74,040|**31.01.2023**<br>**Total funds**<br>**£**<br>179,452<br>34,841|
|---|---|---|
|||214,293|
|||3,372<br>144,288|
|||147,660|
|||66,633|
|||66,633<br>66,950|
|||133,583|



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