MY LIFE MY CHOICE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
AND
UNAUOITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOO ENDED
31 MARCH 2022
Charity Number..
1187726 (England and Wales)

MY UFE MY CHOICE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2022
CONTENTS
PAGE
General Information
Trustees, Annual Report
Responslbllltles of the Trustee5
Independent Examinerfs report to the members
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
ststement of Cash Flow5
Notes to the Financial Statements
9-16
Charity number- 1187726

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registered Charity name
My Life My Choice
Charity number
1187726
Principal & registered oflice address
Unit 3
Watlingron House
Watlington Road
Cowley
Oxford
OX4 6NF
Trustees
President Michael Edwards
Paul 5carrott
Joan Mansfield
Nigel Taylor
Katie Harrison
Louise Weeks
Abul Kasem
Benjamin Mccav
Kath Filleul
Jack Blackwell
Adrian Chappell
Minty Hoyer Miller
Anup Upadhyaya
Accountants
SPX Oxford Ltd
Peace House
19 Paradise Street
Oxford
OXI ILD
Independent examiner
Sheila Parry FCCA
Bankers
Unlty Trust
Charity number: 1187726

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JI MARCH 2022
Constltutlon
The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organi5ation ICIOI with the Charity Commission Ino.
11877261 and is constituted by deed dated 3rd February 2020.
Previously. the charlty was reglstere(I with the Charity Commission Ino. 10732471 as "Oxfordshire My Life Mv
Choice AsSOClationl.
Trustees
Trustees are shown on p2 of this document.
Oblert5
Our vision is a world where people with learning disabilities are treated without prejudice and are able to have
choice and control over their own lives.
Our mlsslon is three-fold..
To make Sure that there is independent support for people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire
to have their say and to claim their rights
To make Sure that the Mews of people with learning disabilities are taken seriously by both
professionals in the seNces they use an(1 the wider public
To"Power Up" their lives so they can make a positive contribution to society.
Revlew of the period
During 2021122, like most of the nation. indeed much of the world. My Life My Choice IMLMCI be8an learning
to'live with Covid" Digital inclusion and digital activities were an important part of our work, and will remain
so, but the￿ was a significant desire amongst our membership to return to"face-to-face" life once more. Our
2D21122 Annual Report (available on request and via our website) gives detail about how we adapted and
developed our work in order to meet our members, ever-changin8 needs.
Some of our highlights for the year included..
The rdaunch of Stingray nightclub, Gig Buddy, and Tr3vd Buddy getting people out and about agaln
The launch of our"We Can't Walv campaign to prioritlse people wlth a learning disability on NHS
waiting lists
The growth of our Computer Buddy prolect
Our Chair of Trustees, Ben Mccay, being interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Vou and Your5" in relation to
the continu￿1 abuse of inpatients with a learning disability in secure hospitals.
Thank you to everybody who has supported us during the year.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have established a reserves policy whereby the Unrestrict￿ funds land already accrued
contingency reserve brought forward) not committed Dr invested in tangible fixed asset5 held by the charity
should be between 6 and 12 months. Based on the last three year5 expenditure and the projected expenditure
in 2022123, the minimum target for 6 months 15 £204,881 with a maximum target not exceeding £409.762.
Charity number.. 1187726

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 WIRCH 2022
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity Law requires the trustee5 to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generallv
Accepted Accounting Prartice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lèwl.
In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to..
select 5111table accounting policie5 and apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable UK AccountinÉ Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departure5 dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements..
prepare the financial statements on the going con¢ern ba515 unle55 It is inappropriate to presume that
the charitsble company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting record5 that are sufficient to show and explain
the charitls transactions and disclose with reasonable ac¢uracy at any time the financial position of the
charitable company and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chèrities
Act 2011. They are responsible for safe8varding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irregularities.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
The nominated independent examiner will be eon5idered by trustees for re-appolntment for the ensuing year.
Signed on behalf of the tnjstees
Benjamin Mccay
Co-chair of the Trustee5
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MY LIFE MY CHOICE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 March 2022. which are Set out in pages 6- 16
Respectlve responslbllltie5 of trustees and emamlner
As the charit￿5 trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts.. you consider that the audit
requirements of $144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) does not apply and that an Independent
Examination is needed. The charitvs gross income ex￿eded £250.OC(l and l am qualified to undertake the
examination by being a qualified mèmber of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants. It is mv
responsibility to state. on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charitv
Commissioners under s145 of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Bas15 of Independent examlnerfs report
An examination was carried out in accordance with the General Dirertions given by the Charity Commissioners.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also Includes consideratic)n of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts
and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken
do not provide all the evidence that would be required In an audit and, consequently. I do not express an audit
opinion on the accounts.
Independent examlnerfs statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
11 whlch glves me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requlrements-.
to keep accounting records in accordance with s130 of the 2011 Act.. and
to prepare account5 which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting
requirements of the 2011 Acr.
have not been met,. or
121 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a propèr understsnding of the accounts
to be reached.
Shdla Parry FCCA
9 December 2022
Date...........................................-..
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MY LIFE MY CHOICE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAI AcnviTIES
FOR ThE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restrlrted
Furyls
Total
2022
Unre5tr5rt
Fund5
Rèstricted
Funds
Total
2021
Income from..
Donations and
legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading
artivities
Investmerts
293
293
172,403
81317
254,720
202,467
317.742
520.209
39.663
355.545
395.208
2.091
204.851
1091
522.593
1,798
213,864
1,798
651,726
Totsl Income
317,742
437,862
EX￿n￿t￿re ￿.
Ralsing funds
charits￿e activities
Total expendlturè
83
88.236
88.319
83
395.870
395.953
325
23,528
23,853
325
322,171
322,496
307,633
307,633
298.643
298,643
Net gains 1-105ses In
In¥estment5
et In¢omè l-
expendlture
Tra￿fer5 between
fvnds
Net mo¥ement In
fvnd5
8,700
&7(X)
12,972
12,972
116.531
io,iio
126,641
190.011
139,219
329,230
- 41,909
41.9)9
83,322
52,019
135.341
202.983
139,219
342,202
Reconciliation of
funds..
Totsl funds brought
forwards
202,983
139,219
342,202
Total funds ￿rrIed forward
286,305
191,238
477.544
202,983
139,219
342,202
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses in the period and therefore a statement of
total recognised Éain5 and10sses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 9 to 16 form part of these financial statements.
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BALAN￿ SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible A55et5
Investments
io
li
4.366
95,(K)3
9.837
86.303
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12
41,488
344,702
36,096
221.730
386.189
257.826
CREDITORS= Amounts fallin8 due within
one year
13
- 8,015
- 11.764
NET CURRENT AsseTS
378.175
246.062
CREDffORS.. Amounts falling due after
more than one year
NET LIABILITES
477,544
342,202
FUNDS
INCOME FUND5
Unresrritted Income funds
Restricted reserves
14
286.305
191,239
202.983
139.219
TOTAL INCOME FUNOS
477,544
342.202
For the period ended 31 March 2022, the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011.
Trustees responsibilitlE5'.
The rnembers have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 145,. and
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These fi
ancial statements were approved by the members of the committee and authorised for issue
afid are signed on their behalf by:
Benjamin Mccav
Chair of th
Trustees
Charity number= 1187726

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
AS AT 31 MARCH 2022
2022
2021
Notes
Cash used in operatlng aL*ivitie5
18
122.471
2￿,731
Cash flows from inve5tin8 activities
Dividends and interest from snvestments
Purchase of investments
Purchase of fixed as5et5
i(yJi
- 40,Q)O
-799
1,591
Cash provided by Iu5ed inl investl
artivities
5C¥)
39,001
Increase (de(￿Se) in cash and cash
equivalents In the year
122.971
221,730
Cash and ￿$h equlvalents at the
bewnning of the year
221.730
Total cash and cash equivalents at the
end of the year
19
344.702
221,730
Charity number- 1187726

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
I. ORGANISATION STATUS
My Life My Choice is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI.
The assets and liabilities of the previous unincorporated organisation were transferred to the new CIO oin 7
May 2020 when the old charity was wound up.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basls of accounti
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as define(I by FRSIO2.
These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with
applicable united Kingdom accounting standards and the requirements of the Statements of Recommended
Practice 2015 ISORP 20151. 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities,, issued by the Charities Commission and
the Companies Act 2006, with FR5102, update bulletin l.
Fund ac¢ountl
Unrestricted funds are avallable for use at the dlscretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Restrirted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrlctions imposed by the
donor or trust deed.
Income
All incorne 15 included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Voluntary income is ￿ceiVed by way of grants, donations and gifts and 15 included in full in the Statement
of Finanoal Activities whw receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the dèlivery of a
specific performance by the d)arity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to
the grant.
Investment income and Interest recesvable
Income from inve5tment5 ènd dep051t interest is included in the statement of financial actimties when it
becomes receivable. Investment income is induded Br05s of recoverable taxation.
Expenditure
Expenditure is a(￿Unted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the c3te8ory. Expenditure represents amounts invoiced. including value added tax.
FSxed a55ets
Fixed assets (èxcluding investments) are stated at cDst less accumulated depreciation. All assets costing £150
or more are capitalised and valued at historical cost.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Dewedation
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, les5 its estimated residual value, over the
Useful economic life of that asset as follows:
Office furniture- 20% straight line
Computer equlpment- 33% straight Ilne
In¥e5tments
Investments a￿ valued at market value at the balance Sheet date with net gains and losses ari5inB on
revaluation and disposals during the year included in the statement of financial 4ctivlties.
Taxatlo
The Charity is exempt from curporation tax on Its charltsble actimties.
3. INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestricted
F￿d¥
Restrfded
Fund5
Total
2022
Total
2021
Donation from previous
unincorkK)rated charity
Other donations received
254,448
293
293
272
293
293
254.720
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 l¢ontlnuedl
4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs
Unrestricted
Fund5
Restrirted
Funds
Totsl
2022
Total
2021
Oxfordshire County Council
South Oxfordshire Oistritt Council
The Big Lotterv
Oxford City Council
Oxfordshire Community Foundation
Thames Valley Police
Imagine Foundation
Paul Hamlyn Foundation
National Lottery Community Fund
Lloyd5 Bank Foundation
West Oxfordshire District Council
Oisabillty Actlon
Charities Aid Foundation
Other Trusts and Foundations
RMS Southern
Fees received
Ticket sales
Other income
131.500
4.336
13L500
4,336
71,750
2.168
41.515
13.934
4,950
2,000
8.000
49.750
20.313
33,000
3.356
10,293
14.053
88,462
85,608
io(K)
21230
io
22,230
20.028
20.02B
25.OOD
3,356
3.431
105,717
69,100
9,500
35,752
1,140
LS10
25.oc
3.356
3.431
105,717
19,O¢J)
9,5
50.IC
35.752
L140
L510
31,663
202,467
317.742
520,209
395.207
5. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2022
Total
2021
Bank interest
Dividends receivable
1091
2.091
1.798
1091
2,091
1,798
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Itontlnuedl
EXPENDITURE ON RAISING FUNDS
Unre5trirted
Fund5
Re5trlrted
Fund5
T￿al
2022
Total
2021
Gifts and Donations
83
83
325
83
83
325
7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE AcnvinES
Unrestrfcted
FU￿19
Restrfrted
Funds
T•xal
2022
Unrestrktèd
Funds
Restrlcled
Funds
Total
2021
stsffing c05t5
Freelance worker5
Training- staff and
beneficiaries
Recruitment
Insurance
Books and materials
Rent and room hire
Wellness packs
iPads
Travel and subsistence
Printing and stationery
Telephone and postage
IT costs
Bank char8e5
Equipment
Depreciation
Refreshments
Consultancy fees
Membership
Repairs and
maintenance
1.152
477
261.997
7.973
263,149
8.4SO
2,502
201,982
10.929
204.484
10,929
244
752
55
757
812
4,747
1,611
162
118
407
525
1.611
253
253
22
17.179
526
13,752
30,932
526
8.120
21.086
24,779
2.712
29,206
24.779
2,712
663
1,990
1,903
10.437
10.543
4.148
1,198
iio
329
2,319
4,571
11,500
10,772
10,498
1,213
iio
1668
1,062
229
663
9.037
9.004
521
9,037
10,379
2,459
LClJ8
1.375
1.938
1,008
6,350
15
7,062
1,063
6.765
694
7,062
2,181
15,660
694
2,80S
1805
1.118
&895
15.309
15.309
$43
543
L129
1,129
95
95
8,S31
1,170
925
8.631
1.170
925
Professional fee5
D85 charge
Other costs
1,882
136
L882
503
367
2.971
1,298
1,220
1,597
4.191
2.895
955
1,753
1708
L080
Governance cost5
1,080
88,236
307,634
395,870
23,528
298,643
322,171
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOO ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Icontinuedl
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Fund5
Total
2022
Total
2021
Independent Examiner's fee
Accountancy fees
Trustee Expenses
222
222
222
858
858
858
1,598
1.598
L598
1080
2.678
1.080
ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS
2022
2021
Wages
social security costs
Pension costs
233,115
16,981
13.053
180,214
13.649
10,621
204,484
263.149
None of the employees of the charity earned £60,CM)O or more during the period ended 31 March 2022
The average number of employees during the period was 13 12021= 111. All employees are involved in the
prowsion of the charity'5 objectives.
10. TA14fj1BLE FIXEO ASSETS
Comput•rs
Equiprnent
Totsl
COST
At l April 2021
Additions
Di5POsals
At 31 March 2022
12,030
1.349
15,218
242
27.248
1,591
13.379
15,4
28.839
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2021
Charge for year
Disp05als
At 31 March 2022
- 9,250
- 3,970
.161
- 3,092
17.411
- 7.062
13.220
11.253
- 24,473
NET BOOKVALUE
At 31 March 2022
159
4.207
4,366
At 31 March 2021
2.780
7.057
9,837
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NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENOEO 31 MARCH 2022 Icontinuedl
11. INVESTMENTS
2022
2021
At start of year
Trarsfer from unincorporated charity
Additions
Unrealised gain
At end of year
86,303
33.331
40,0(t)
12,972
86.303
8.700
95.003
12. DEBTORS
2022
Z021
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
33,843
1,276
369
28.889
759
4L488
36,096
13. CREDITORS
2022
2021
Trade creditors
Accruals
other creditors
739
844
9S6
1160
&760
6.320
8,015
11,764
14. iINRE5TRICTED INCOME FUNDS
Galns /-
losses on
Investment
Balance at I
Aprll 2021
Transfer
Balance at
31 Marth
2022
Income
EMpendltur¢
Coritingency
reserve5
24.664
24.664
General reserve
178,319
202,983
204.851
204,851
- 88.319
- 88,319
8,700
8,700
. 41.909
261.641
286.305
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2022 Icontlnuedl
15. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
Galns /-
1055es on
Investment
Balancè at I
Aprll 2021
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
Balance at
31 March
2022
Groups
Restrirted
Funds- Other
Travel Buddy
ChaTNpion5
Inspections
Power Up
Gig 8uddie5
CoYid-19
Compuier
Buddies
20,234
75,831
- 7,014
89.052
115,484
122,494
7.010
25,021
15,323
10.000
20,028
44.169
- 44,021
-75
- 47.376
11,762
- 54,775
35.276
3,207
3.037
19.655
8,725
15.620
54,296
19.500
54.296
32,730
- 20,116
11614
Total fund5
139,219
317.742
- 307.633
41,909
191,238
Purpose of funds:
Group5.' Members meet. learn new skills. speak up and make new friends
General funds: Core costs and organisational development
Travèl Buddy. Mernbers learning to travel independentlv
ChampSons- Member5 speaking up and campaignin8 in order to improve the quality of life for people with
learning disabilities
Inspections: Members checking health and social care services
Gig Buddy: Members getting out and having fun
Power Up: Members train their peers, produce films and act as consultants to raise awareness of learning
disability Issues.
Covld-19: Helpline, accessible mailouts. Wellness Packs. on-line activities. campaigning, Phone Buddv
service, and Digital Inclusion
Computer Buddy.. Supporting rnembers to be digitally included with free devices and training
16. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BEfNEEN FUNDS
TanKlble flxed
assets
Net
a55et51-
Total
Restricted lund5
Unrestricted Funds
149,329
323.848
149.329
328.214
4.366
4.366
473,177
477.543
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDEO 31 MARCH 2022 (continued)
17. Reconc511atlon ol net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
2022
2021
Nel incomelexpenditure for the year
las per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Add back depreciatlon charge
Investment income
Transfer of assets and liabilities from
unincorporated charity
Decrease lincreasel in debtors
Increase Idecreasel in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
126,641
329.230
7,062
- 2,091
1805
1.798
45,174
S,392
3.749
122,471
- 36,096
11,764
260.731
18. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND REiATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
No membÈr of the board of trustees received any remLtneration for the role as trustee during the year. Some
trustees received payment for professional 5erwces supplied to the charSty'. £3,18412021'. £2,156).
No trustees were reimbursed for travel expenses during the year.
The Key Management Personnel comprisè the Trustees, Charity co.ordinator and Deputy Charity Co-
ordinator. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £96.82112021: £88,832).
Other than the payment to trustees for services disclosed above, there were no other rdated party
transactions.
Charity number.. 1187726
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