MY LIFE MY CHOICE
TRU5TEES' ANNUAL REPORT
AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
Charity Number=
1187726 (England and Wales)

MY LIFE MY CHOICE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED
31 MARCH 2024
CONTENTS
PAGE
General information
Trustees, Annual Report
Responsibilitie5 of the Trustees
Independent Examiner'5 report to the members
statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Statement of Cash Flows
Notes to the financial statements
10-18
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MY LIFE MY CHOICE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registered charity name
My Life My Choice
Charity nLJmber
1181726
Principal & registered office address
Unit 3
Watlington House
Watlington Road
Cowlev
Oxford
OX4 6NF
Trustee5
President Michael Edwards MBE
loan Mansfield
Benjamin Mccay
Adrian Chappell
Anup Upadhyaya
Nigel Rea50n
Andy Law
Charlene Milehar
Anthony Bebbington
Mick Bebbingto
Lucy Bowerman
Liam Payne
Joanne Hawkins
Tom Eyre
Katie Lloyd
Account3nt5
5 K Punia Accountants LLP
Olympic House
28 -42 Clements Road
IGI IBA
Independent examiner
Surinder Singh FAATI BSC Honors | FCCA
Bankers
Unity Trust
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MY LIFE MY CHOICE
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Constitution
The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI with the Charity Commission Ino.
11877261 and is constituted by deed dated 3rd February 2020.
Previously, the charity was registered with the Charity Commission Ino. 10732471 as 'Oxfordshire My Life My
Choice As50ciationl.
Trustees
Trustees are shown on p2 of this document.
Objerts
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 mission is three-fcild..
To make sure that there is independent support for people with learning disabilities in Oxfordshire
to have thei r say and to claim their rights
To make sure that the views of people with learning disabilities are taken 5eriou51y by both
professionals In the services they use and the wider public
To"Power Up" their lives so they can make a positive contribution to societv.
Review of the period
This year has seen record numbers of people engaging with our activities, we have been featured in The Times
national newspaper, and have proudly accepted two awards for the exceptional work ol our members.
A significant milestone was reached as My Life My Choice IMLMCI celebrated its 25th anniversary. We hosted
memorable event at Oxford'5 Story Museum, attended by 130 of our dedicated sUPPOrters and members.
The occasion featured the premiere of the MLMC film, a live band performance, and Inspiring 5peeche5
delivered by the leader of Oxfordshire County Council and our Co-chair5 of the Trustee Board. We'd like to
extend a huge thank you to all those who have made MLMC what it is today.
Particular highlight5 during 2023124 include..
Co-chair of trustee5 Ben visits ChBnnEI 4 News 35 part of his rnedia training
Researchers Pam and Dawn travelled to Iceland (the country not the supermarketll to present at a
Learning Disability Conference
MLMC becomes zccredited as 3 Living Pension Employer18Yts employer contribution)
MLMC Champion Kumudu speak% out at the Integrated Care Board on health inequalities faced bv
people with a learning disability
A record total pay of £32,821 for the year to 41 people with a learning disability
We launched our new websitel
For further details of our work during 2023124 please read our Annual Report (available on our website).
Thank you to everybody who has SUPPOrted us during the year.
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ReseNes Policy
The trustees have established a re5erve5 policy whereby the unrestricted fund5 not comrnitted or invested in
tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 6 ar)d 12 months. Based on the last three year5
expenditure and the projected expenditure in 2024125, the minimum target for 6 months is £236,084 with a
maximum target not exceeding £472.168.
Unrestricted reserves as at 31" March 2024 stand at £228,863, marginally below the organi5ation's minimum
target. Although looking to address the issue during 2024125, the trustee5 do not See this as a material risk for
the chaflty.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees are respor)sible for preparing the Trustees. Annu31 Report and the financial statements in
ccordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
trLJStees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom AccountinK St3ndards and applicable lawl.
In preparing these financial 5tatement5, the tru5tee5 are required to..
select Sultable accounting policies and apply ihem consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
make judgements and estimatès that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departure5 di5c105ed and explained In the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the charitable conipany will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to shc>w and explain
the charity's transactions ènd di5c105e with reasonable 2CCLJracy at any time the financial position of the
charitable company and which enable them to ensure that thE financial statement5 comply with the Charities
Act 2011. They are responsible for safeguardi ng the a55ets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps
for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
The nominated independent examiner will be considered by trustees for re-appointment for the ensuing year.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Adrian Chappell
Co-chair of the Tru5tee5
Date
ILf .1.1. /.1 It
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE MEMBERS
FOR TrIE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 March 2024. which a￿ set out in pages 7- 19.
Resperti¥e responsibilitit5 of tr￿stee$ and examiner
A5 the charivs trustees you are Te5ponsible for the preparation of the attounts: you consider that the audit
requirements of s144121 of the Charities Art 2011 Ithe 2011 Artl doe5 not apply and that an Independent
Examination is needed. The charivs gross itKome exceeded £250,00) and l am qualified to undertake the
exanynation by being a qualif4ed membèr of the Association of Chartered Certrfied Accountants. It is my
sponsibility to stat4 on the basis of pro￿dureS sp￿lfIed in the General Directions given by the Charity
Cornmissioners under s145 of the 2011 Act. whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of independert examlnerf5 report
Arb exarnination was carried out in accordance with t￿ General Directions given by the Chaflty Commissioners.
An examination includes a ￿VIeW of the accountinE records kept by the tharity and a comparSson of the accounts
presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or dtrsclosure5 in the accounts
and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any s*Jch matters. The procedure5 undertaken
do not prowde all the emdence that would be required in an audit and. consequerrtly. I do not express an audit
opinion on the account
Independent examinees ststement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come lo my attention..
111 which gives me reasonable cause to b￿le￿ that. in any mèterlal respect. the requirements:
to keep accounting records a¢tor¢tsnce with s130 of the 2011 Actr. and
to prepaTr accounts which accord with the accountirlg r￿OrdS and to comply with the accountin8
requ1￿Ments of the 2011 Aa.
have not been met.. or
IZ) to whith, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understsndingof the accounts
to be reached.
Surinder Singh FAATI BS¢ Honorsl FCCA
Date.
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STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIE5
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Vnres¢rlaed
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Restrirted
Funds
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Total
2023
Income from..
Donations and
1,221
1.221
2.511
2.511
CharIta￿e activities
Investments
131,325
10,237
142,784
308,969
440,294
10.237
176.117
3.086
251,948
428.065
3,086
433,662
Tol31 income
308,969
451,753
181,714
251,948
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
3,086
254,390
5,238
279,657
8,324
534,048
3,691
89,856
5,128
337,089
8,819
426.942
Total expendlture
257,476
284,895
542,372
93,547
342,216
435,761
Net gain5 1-105ses in
inve5trnents
Net intome /-
expenditure
Transfer5 between
funds
Net movement in
funds
10,627
10,627
1,655
1.655
114,692
24,074
90,619
88,168
90,269
2,101
5L,553
51,553
94,753
94,753
52,512
27,479
79,991
4.930
4.484
-446
Reconciliation of
fund5'.
Total fund5 brought
forwards
281,375
195,723
477,098
286.305
191.239
477,544
Total funds carried fon¥ard
228,863
168.244
397,107
281.375
195,723
477.098
The StatemÈnt of Financial Activities includes a1183ins 3nd losses in the period 3nd therÉ*ore a statement of
total recognised gèin5 and1055e5 ha5 not been prepared.
All ol the above amounts relate to continuing activities.
The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part ol these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets
Investmen15
io
li
7.797
252.285
5.507
181,658
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12
15,334
134.557
10,334
285,134
149,890
295.469
CREDITORS.. Amount5 1311ing due within
one ye3r
13
12,865
5,535
NET CURRENT ASSETS
137,025
289,933
CREDITOR5.. Amount5 falling due after
more th3n one year
NET LIABILITIES
397,107
477,098
FUNDS
INCOME FUNDS
Unrestricted Incorne funds
Restricted re5erve5
14
15
228,863
168.244
281,375
195,723
TOTAL INCOME FUNDS
397,107
477,098
For the period ended 31 March 2024, the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011.
Trustee5 re5pon5ibilities..
The members have not requirod 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 requirement5 01 the Act with
respect to accou nting records and the preparation of account5.
These financial statements were approved by the fflembers of the committee and authorised for issue
,1.1/1.¥4
and are 51gncd on their behalf by..
Adrian Chappell
Co-chair of the Trustees
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STATEMENTOF CASH FLOWS
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
20Z4
2023
Notes
Cash u5pd In operating act￿VItieS
17
- 95,404
1,085
Cash flow5 from investing a￿1VitieS
Dividend5 and interest from investments
Purchase of investments
Purchase of fixed assets
10,237
- 85,000
5,410
3,08S
- 85,￿0
5,243
Cash provided by (used inl investing
activities
80,172
87,157
Incre8sÈ Ideirea5el in cash and cash
equivalÈnt5 In the year
150,578
59,568
Cash and cash equivalent5 at the
beginning Df the year
285,134
344,702
Total cash and cash equivalent5 at the
end of the year
134,557
285,134
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
ORGANISATION STATU5
My Life My Choice is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI.
The assets and liabilities of the previous unincorporated organi5ation were transferred to the new CIO on 7
May 2020 when the old charity was wound up.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIE5
Basis of accounilng
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRSIO2.
These financial 5tatement5 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 201S ISORP 2QlS1. 'Att£tsuntin8 and Rèportin8 by ChJritie%', i%suod by the Charities Commissic)n and
the Companies Act 2006, with FRS102, update bulletin l.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fund5 are available lor use at the discretion of the trustees In furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity.
Restricted funds are lund5 which are to be used i n accordance with specific re5triction5 imposed by the
donor or trust deed.
Income
All income is included in the statement ol financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with rea%onable acturacy.
Voluntary Income 15 received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in lull In the Statement
of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a
specific performance by the charity, are recognised when thE charity becotne5 unconditionally entitled to
the grant.
Investment income and interest receivable
Income from investments and deposit interest is included in the statement of financial activitie5 when it
becomes receivable. Investment income is included gross of recoverable taxation.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Expenditure represents amounts invoiced, including value added tax.
Fixed assets
Fixed asset5 (excluding investmentsl are stared at cost less accLimulated depreciation. All assets costing £150
or more are capitali5ed and valued at historical cost.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Depretiatbon
Depreciation Is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the
useful economic life of that asset as follows..
Office furr)iture- 20% straight1ine
Computer equipment- 33% 5tr3ight line
Investments
Investments are valued at market value at the balance sheet date with net gains and losses arising on
revaluation and disposals during the year included in the statement of financial activities.
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on it5 charitable activities.
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestdcted
Fund4
Restritted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Other donations received
1.221
1,221
1.221
2,511
2,511
1.221
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NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unre5trirted
Funds
Restri(ted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Qxfordshire County Council
South Oxford5hire District
Council
Oxford City Council
Oxfordshire Community
Foundation
Motability
Imagine FoLJndation
National Lottery Heritage Fund
Lloyds Bank Foundation
West Oxfordshire District
Council
NatlDnal Lottery Community
Fund
ioi.000
ioi,000
114,000
6,596
6,596
6,596
5,500
5,500
4,500
9,126
9,126
41,447
77,608
77,608
23,500
26,920
26.920
27,250
4,251
4,251
4,251
88,289
88,289
Charities Aid Foundation
other Trusts and Foundations
31,906
71,379
72,508
3,460
17,336
9,760
172
89,025
24,247
1.381
3,716
463
92,74L
24,709
3,228
Fees received
Ticket sales
Great Western Railway
National LottEry Awards for All
Other income
1,848
326
326
131,325
308.969
440,294
428.065
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
5. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrlrted
Funds
Totèl
2024
Total
2023
Bank Interest
Diwdends receivable
7,840
2,398
7,840
2,398
758
2.328
10,237
10.237
3.086
EXPENDITURE ON RA151NG FUNDS
Unre5trirted
Funds
Restricted
Fund5
Total
2024
Total
2023
Campaigns
Gifts and Oonations
Advertlsing
5,158
5,158
2,850
4,080
1,889
3,086
80
3,166
3,086
5,238
8,324
8,819
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NOTE5TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restrirted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Stalling costs
Freelance workers
Training- st3ff and
beneficiaries
Recruitment
152,504
21D,205
13,709
362.709
287,812
19,513
13,709
3,626
510
4,135
1,775
1,806
1,049
31.163
1,232
53
3.038
I,ioi
39.553
315
5,216
1,784
33,186
loo
Insurance
Rent and room hire
Wellne55 pack5
Travel and subsistence
8.389
300
L5
1,604
6,609
14,443
7, 195
1,187
51
11,323
6,468
12,927
13.077
7.939
8.306
10.691
Printing and stationery
TelephDne and postage
IT costs
456
14,899
7,857
1,268
181
662
4.072
Bank charges
Equipment
Depreciation
Refreshments
Consultancy fees
Membership
Repair5 and maintenance
81
1,512
130
3,120
2,008
627
3,120
2,348
12,548
874
4,100
340
2,S41
15.280
1,063
1.765
11,921
39
835
1,918
3,855
14,387
205
1,918
3,855
14,387
844
6.447
Professional fees
DBS charÉe
Other co)sts
i.iio
639
1,290
5.608
4,822
1,077
5,466
10,288
9,096
Governance c05t5
8,019
5,82S
254,390
279,657
534.048
426,942
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestritted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Independent Examiner'5 fee
Accountancy fee5
Trustee Expenses
4SO
450
300
12.587
2.049
12,587
10,068
23.105
1,560
1.231
8,019
8,019
15.086
3.091
9. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS
2024
2023
Wage5
Social security costs
Pension costs
313,820
24,054
24,835
362.709
252,411
19,427
15,975
287,812
None of the employees of the charity earned £60,000 or more during the period ended 31 March 2024
The average number of employees during the period was 1112023." 151. All employees are involved in the
provision ol the charity's Dbjectives.
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computers
Equipment
Total
COST
At l April 2023
Additior
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
17,314
4,110
16,768
L300
34,082
5,410
21,424
18,068
39,492
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2023
Charge for year
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
14,113
2,400
14.462
720
28,575
3,120
16,513
15.182
31,695
NET 8OOK VALUE
At 31 March 2024
4.911
2,886
7,797
At 31 March 2023
3,201
2,306
5.507
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
11. INVESTMENTS
2024
2023
At 51art of year
Additions
Unrealised gain
At end ol ye3r
181,658
70,627
95,003
85,000
1,655
181.658
252.285
12. DEBTORS
2024
2023
Trade debtors
7,647
1,368
6,319
2,690
1,276
6,369
Prep3yment5
Other debtors
15,334
10.334
13. CREDITOR5
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Accruals
Other creditors
4.738
1,450
6,678
12,865
53
5,483
S,S35
14. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
Balan
3t31
March
2024
Balance at I
April 2023
Gains l-
1055es on
inve5tmentS
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Contingency reserves
24,664
24.664
GenÈrèl reservo
256,711
142,784
142,784
257.476
10,627
51,553
2N,199
228,863
281,375
257,476
10,627
51,553
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
15. RESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS
Balance
at31
March
2024
Balance at I
April 2023
Gains /
105se5 on
investment5
Income
Expenditure
Transfer5
Group5
88,822
124,307
78.858
100,489
112,640
2.535
39.277
Travel Buddy
Champion5
Power Up
fjis Buddy
Covid-19
Computer
Buddy
921
39.277
1.963
3,951
54,296
- 77,244
26,920
73,885
31,626
2,743
71.320
6.510
54,296
6,493
5,000
4,217
7,276
Total lund5
195,723
308,969
284.895
51,553
168,244
Purpose of funds=
Groups: Members meet, learn new 5ki115, speak up and make new friends
Travel Buddy: Mernbers learning to tr3vel independently
Champions- Members speaking up and campaigning to irnprove the quality of life for people with learning
Gig Buddy.. Members getting out and having fun
Power Up (Professional Service51.. Members train their peers, produce films ar)d act as consultants to raise
awarene55 of learning disabilitv Issues.
Health & Happiness." Improving health and wellbeing
Computer Buddy". Supporting member5 to be di8ltally included with free devices and training.
16. ANALYSIS OF N￿AsSETs BETWEEN FUNDS
Tangible
fixed assets
Net assots
Total
Restrirted funds
Unrestricted Funds
168.244
221.066
168.244
228.863
7,797
7.797
389.310
397,107
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NOTE5TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Icontinuedl
17. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating a£tivitse5
2024
2023
Net income/expenditure
fortheyearlas perthe
Staternent of Financial
Activitie51
Add batk depreciation
charge
Investment income
- 90,618
2,101
3,120
4,102
10,237
3,086
Decrease lincreasel in
debtors
Increase Idecreasel in
creditors
Net cash used in
operating activitie5
4,999
31,153
7,330
2,479
- 95,404
27,589
18. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ANO RELATEO PARTYTRANSACTIONS
No rnember of the board of trustee5 received any remuneration for the role as trustee during the year. Sorne
trustees received paymp.nt for professional services supplied to the charity.. £9,09612022123.. E5,9621.
Trustees were reimbursed a total of £972 lor travel expense5 directly attributable to their duties as trustees
during the year.
The Key Management Personnel comprise the Trustee5, Charity Co-OTdin3tor and DepLJty Charity Co-ordinator.
The total employee benefits of thè key managernent personnel were £109,23312022123.. £105,602).
Other than the payment to trustees for services disclosed above, there were no other related party transaction5.
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