MY LIFE MY CHOICE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT ANO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity Number". 1187726 (England and Wale51
MY LIFE MY CHOICE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PAGE General inforniatlon Trustees, Annual Report Responsibilities of the Tnjstees Independent Examlnerfs port to the members Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Statement of Cash Flows Notes to the Flnanclal Statements 10-19 Charlty number: 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE GENERAL INFORMATION Registered charity name My Life My Choice CharStynumber 1187726 Prlnclpal & reglstered office addres5 Unit 3 Watlington House Watlington Road Cowley Oxford OX46NF Trustees President Michael Edwards Joan Mansfldd Benjamin Mccay Adrian Chappell Anup Upadhyaya Andy Law Charlene MSleham Keith Filleul Mlck Bebbington Lucy Bowerman Llam Payne Tom Eyre Katie Lloyd Joanne Hawkins (Resigned l N¢)v 2024) Anthony Bebbington (Resigned 18 Feb 20251 Nigel Reason (Resi I" Nov 20241 Accountants S K Punla Accountsnts LLP Olymplc House 28-42 aements Road Ilford IGI IBA Independent examiner SurSnder Singh FAATI Bsc Honors | FCCA Bankers UnityTrust Charity number.. 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Constitution The charity is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI with the Charity Commission Ino. 11877261 and is cmstituted by deed dated 3rd February 2020. Previously. the tharity was registered with the Charity Commission Ino. 10732471 as "Oxfordshire My Life My Choice A5s0ciationl. Trustees Trustees are shown on p2 of thls doctjment. Object5 Our vision is a world where people with leamlng disabilities are treated without prejudice and are able to have choice and control over their own lives. Our mission is three-fold-. To make sure that there is Independent support for people with learning disabilitie5 in Oxfordshi to have their say and to claim thelr r(ghts To make Sure that the views of people with learnlng dlsabllities are taken seri¢)usly by both professlonals In the seNi¢es they use and the wider public To"Power Up" their lives so they can make a positive contribution to society- Revlew of the perltxl This was the year that the dedication and slon of our President and Founder, Michael Edwards, was recognised. Michael, who has a learnlng disability and is visually impaired, was awarded an MBE in the Kings honours list for services to people with disabilities. Michael went to Windsor Castle to receive his medal in person from Prince William. The My Life My Choice IMLMCI trustees organised a lebratiOn event to thank Michael for leading the charity to great success over many years. Over 100 members and supporters joined us at Oxford Town Hall to show their appreciation. The occasion featured a live band performance and was attended by the leader of Oxfordshire County Council. The Mayor of &Ster, Bicester MP Callum Wllson, and Oxfordshire'5 Deputy Lord-Lieutenant. Again, MLMC has seen record numbers of people engaging with activities along with the charIt5 Membership base Increasing to 905 people from all over Oxfordshire. Particular highlights during 2024125 Include: Fomier Co-chair of trustees, Ben, 5UPPOrted by MLMC staff to secure full time work as Camden Societvs Quality Director MLMC members giving ewdence to ParliamenY5 Health & Social Care Select Committee MLMC Champion, Kumudu, elected to Representative Body of Learning Disability England The charlty chosen as one of The Big Issue's top 100 Changemakers for 2025 A record total of £33,079 pay for the year to 51 people with a learning disability MLMC Consultsnt, Pam, was chosen to be part of a Commi5slon making recommendations lo government on how to better support people with learnin8 disabilities in the event of another pandemic The Integrated Care Board, with a grant of £62, 183, supporte(i our new Health and Wellbeing project to commence. Charity number.. 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 For further details of our work during 2024125 please read our Annual Report (available on our website). Thank ycmj to everybody who has supported us during the year. Reseryes Poll¢y The trustees have e5tabli5hed a reserve5 policy whereby the unrestricted funds not cornmitt or Invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between & and 12-months annual expenditure. Based on the last three years expenditure and the projected expenditure In 2025126. the minimum tar8et for 6 mcffiths is £258,019 wlth a maximum target not exceeding £516,038. Charity number: 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES FOR ThE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance wbth applicable law and regulations. Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generallv Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are requlred to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,. observe the methcds and principles Sn the Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. state whether applicable UK Accountin8 Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. prepare the financial statements on the going ¢on¢ern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the charitsble company will continue in operation. The trustee5 are responsible for keeping adequate accountin8 record5 that are sufficient to show and explain the charit(s transactions and dls¢lose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financi31 position of the charitable company and which enable them to ensure that the flnancial statements comply with the Charities A¢t 2011. They are responsible for safeguardln8 the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertion of fraud and other irre8ularitie5. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION The nominated independent examiner will be considered by trustees for re-appointment for the ensuing year. Signed on behalf of the trustees Ady Chappell Co-chair of the Trustees Q...l./ IG/ 25 Charity number: 1187726
Surinder Singh Surinder Singh (Oct 4, 2025 10:51:18 GMT+1)
04/10/2025
MY LIFE MY CHOICE STATEMEN[ OF FINANaAL AcllviTIES FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totsl 2015 Unrestrlrted Re5trlrted Funds Fund$ Total 2024 Incom•from: Donations and legacies 1,786 1,786 1,221 L221 CharItae artivities 2¢,642 387,788 593,430 131,325 3969 440.294 Other tradirq activities lThve5trnents 8,183 215.611 8,183 fiJ3,399 10.237 142,784 10.237 451.753 Total Income 387,788 308,969 Expendlture on: Raisingfunds 3,086 5,238 8,324 CharltaNe actIvle5 67.440 495.177 562,618 254,390 279,657 534.048 Total expenditure 67,440 495.177 562.618 257.476 284.895 542.372 Net plns 14osses In Investments 14.822 14,822 10.627 10,627 Nat Income l -expèrKnture 148,171 -107,389 40,782 114,692 24074 - 90,619 Trorfjfvrs b•tw•en funds 4,241 4,241 51.553 51,553 Net movement In funds 158,752 -103,148 55,604 . 52,512 - 27,479 - 79.991 Rewndllatlon ot fvnd5: Total fvnds brought forwards 228.863 168,244 397,107 281,375 19S.723 477.098 Total funds ¢arrled forward 387.615 65,096 452.711 228.863 16&244 397,107 The Ststement of Flnandal Activltles includes all gains and losse5 in the period and therefore a statement of total recognised Bains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuing activitle5. The note5 on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements. Charity number.. 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSEfS Tangible Asset5 Irwestments io 6,992 273,211 7.797 252,285 li CURIIENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 42,431 139.749 15,334 134,557 182,180 149,890 CREDITOR* Amounts falliw due within one year 13 9,671 - 12.865 NETCURRENT ASSETS 172.508 137,025 CREDITORS.. Amounts falllr¥ due after more than one year NET UABIUTIES 452,711 397,107 FUNDS INcOp FUNDS Unrestrirted Income funds Restrirted reserves 14 387.615 65,096 228.863 168,244 15 TOTAL INCOME FUNDS 452,711 397,107 For the period ended 31 March 2025, the charitywas entitled to exemption from audlt under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. Trustees responsibilltles.. The members have not required the charity to obtain an audit of its accounts forthe year in question in accordance with section 145,. and The trustees acknowledge their respon5ibilitie5 for complyin8 Wlth the requSrements of the Act with respert to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These flnancial statements We approved by the members of the commlttee and authorised for 5ssue on .fJLl.bl¥and are signed on their behalf bv.. Ad Chap Co-chalr of the Trustees Charity number.. 1187726
MY UFE MY CHOICE STATEmEOF CASH FLOWS AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Notes Cash [ed In operatlng artlvlties 17 4,712 - 95.404 Cash flows from Investlng adivitie5 Dlvidend5 aNI irterest frorn irniestrnents Purchase of irNe5tments Purchase of fixed assets 8,183 - 6.IIM 10,237 - 60.oc - 5,410 Cash provlded by (used Inl Investlng artivitie5 - 55,174 IrKrease Idecreasel In cash and cash equlvalents In theyear 5,192 - 150.578 Cash and cash equlvalent5 at the benDIn80f the year 134,557 285,134 Total cash and cash equlvalents at the end of theyear 139,749 134,S57 Charity number: 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I. ORGANISATION sfATUS 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 on 7 May 2020 when the old charity was wound up. 2. ACCOUNfiNG POUCIES Basls of accountlng The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRSIO2. These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with applicable United Kingdom accountin8 Standards and the requirements ofthe Statements of Recommended Practice 2015 ISORP 20151, 'Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5', Issued by ihe Charitie5 Comrnis5ion and the Companies Act 2¢X16. with FRS102, update bulletln l. Fd accounting Unrestrirted funds are available for use at the discretion of the tWStees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Restrirted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. Income All income Is induded In the statement of financial activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracv. Voluntary income is received by way of grants. donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Finanaal Activities when receivable. Grants. where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. InveMent Income and Interesl recelvable Income from investments and deposit interest is Included in the st*ement of financlal actiwtles when it becomes receivable. Investment income is included Bross of recoverable taxation. Expendlture Expenditure 15 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs lated to the category. Expenditure represents amounts invoiced, includin8 value added tax. Flxed assets Fixed assets (excluding investments) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. All assets costing £150 or more are Capitalised and valued at historical c05t. Charlty number- 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO ThE FINAP4CIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Depreclallon Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less Its estlmated resldual value, over the Useful economlc life of that asset as follows: Office furniture- 20% straight line Computer equipment- 33% straight Ilne InStMentS Investments are valued at market value at the balan sheet date wlth net galns and losse5 ar151ng on revaluation and disposals during the year inclu(Jed in the statement of financial activities. Taxadon The Charity is exempt from corporation tax on Its charttable activltles. 3. IMCOME FROM DONATION5 AND LEGACIES Unrestrided Fut Re5trirted Fund5 Total 2025 Total 2024 Other donation5 recaved L786 L786 1,221 1,786 1,786 1,221 Charity number.. 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOIES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 FOR ThE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l¢orrtinued 4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES Unrestrirted Fund5 Rertrlded Total 2025 Tatal 20Z4 oxfordshi County Council 9,782 ioi,oJo 110,782 i0i.oC#J South Oxford5hire Distrirt Councll 596 6,596 596 Oxford City Council S.OD) 5,500 Oxfordshlre Community Foundation 40,637 40,637 9.126 Motability Foundation Natlonal Lottery Herltsge Fund Lloyds Bank Foundation West Oxfordshire Dlstrlrt Council National Lottery Communlty Fund 8L039 8L039 2fi920 25,(XX) 25,0(KJ 4,251 85,501 85,501 88.289 Other TrLtsts and Foundations 7&865 ,800 95.665 91741 NHS &Jcks Grant Fees received 61183 628 62.183 76,591 2AII 1,624 7S963 1811 L624 24709 3,228 326 Ticket sale5 Other income 205,642 387.788 593,430 440.294 Charity number: 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO THE FINAPKIAI sfATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 conllnuedl 5. INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Unrnstsstted Restrfcted Funds Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Bank interest 4183 8,183 7.840 2,398 Dividends recelvable 8.183 8.183 10.237 6. EXPENDITURE ON RAISIMG FUNDS R•$irlcted Funds Total X125 Total 2024 Fund5 Campaigns Gifts and Donat15 Advert15ing 5.158 3,166 &324 Charity number: 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Icontinuedl 7. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestrfrted Funds Restrirted Funds Total 2025 TatJl 2024 Staffing costs Freelance workers 605 392,997 393.602 362,71Y3 13,7CIJ 3,802 8,796 Training- staff and beneficiaries 6,693 210 6,903 4,135 R6¢ruilment 1963 1,729 3,6S2 835 3,798 L729 43,617 3,038 LIOI Insurance Rent room hi Wellness packs Travel and Subsistence 39.964 39.553 31S 3,252 6,693 9.945 12,927 Printing and stationery Telephone and postsge IT costs L720 11,491 13,211 13,077 13.714 15,626 14,899 Lg11 3.932 1,251 275 5,063 377 8.995 7,857 1.268 Bank charges Equipment Depreclation Refreshments 1,627 759 181 2,405 5,513 1405 3,120 2.348 1,065 6,577 Consultancy fees Membership Repairs and maintenance 13,725 4,404 5(KJ 18.129 12,548 874 1,107 1.607 419 419 1,918 Utilities 1880 L5CI) 195 2,880 1,500 766 3,855 Professional fees 14.387 DBS charge Other costs $70 4,204 6,010 10.214 10.288 Governance costs 2,516 6.998 9.514 67,440 495.177 562.618 534.048 Charity number.. 1187726 14
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTESTO THE FINAhlCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Icontlnuedl 8. GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestrlrted Funds Restrftted Funds Total 2025 T¢)tsl Independent Examiner's fee 450 4SO 450 Atcountancy fees Trustee Expense5 1.5CQ 12.587 2,516 6.998 9,514 10,C68 4,466 6.998 11.464 23.105 9. ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages Social security costs Pension costs 341,668 24,934 27,( 393,602 313.820 24.054 24835 362,709 None of the employees of the charity earned £60,000 or more durinB the period ended 31 March 2025 The average number of employees during the period was 1112024.. 111. All employees are involved in the provision of the charit15 objectlves. 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computers E4Th*nt Total COST At l April 2024 Addition5 Dlsposals At 31 March 2025 21,424 1,095 18,Q 505 39.492 L0 22.519 1&573 4L092 DEPRECIATION At l April 2024 Char8e for year DIsp05als At 31 March 2025 16,513 -1,761 15,182 -644 - 31.695 - 2,405 - 18,274 15,826 . 34.ICKJ NETBOOKVAWE At 31 Marth 2025 4.245 2.747 6,992 7.797 At 31 March 2024 4.911 2,886 Charity number.. 1187726 15
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 l¢ontlnued) 11. INVESTMENTS 2025 2024 At slart of year Addi(lons Unrealised gal At ènd of year 252,285 6.104 14,822 273,211 181,658 60.000 10.627 252.285 12. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Trade debtors 34,745 1,368 6,319 7.647 Prepayments Other debtors 1,368 6,319 15,334 42.431 13. CREDoR$ 2025 2024 Trade creditor5 1126 1,5¢)J 6,045 4,738 1,450 6,678 Accruals Other creditors 9,671 11865 14. UNRESTRICTED INCOME FUNDS Balanc• •t I April 2024 Galns l. los on Investmènts Balancé •t31 rch 1025 IoMe £eNdIture Transfers ContlngenLV reserves General reserve 24,664 204,199 228,863 24,664 362,951 387,615 215,611 215,611 . 67.440 . 67.440 14,822 14,822 -4,241 -4,241 Charity number: 1187726 16
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENOEO 31 MARCH 2025 lcontlnuedl 15. RESTRicfED INCOME FUNDS 8•lance at I April 2024 Galns /- losses on In¥eKments Balan¢• at31 Mar£h Intome Expenthure Transfers Group5 Restricted Funds - Other Travel Bud¢ Champions Inspections Gig Buddies Heah and Happiness Computer Buddv 112,640 55,500 141.021 27,119 2,535 39,277 81039 . 82,043 - 43.518 - 47.268 . 9),486 L531 4,241 $0.50) 86,129 3.232 1159 6,516 80,820 - 49,921 30.899 7,276 33,8 - 40.919 157 Total fund5 168,244 387,788 - 495,177 4,Z41 65,[86 Purpose of funds: GROUPS: Member5 meet, learn new skills, speak up and make new friend5 TRAVEL BUDDY.. Members learning to travel independently CHAMPIONS.. Members Speak up & campaign to improve the quality of life for people wlth learnlng di5abllltles INsPElON5.. Members insperting services GIG BUDDIES- Members getting out and having fun HEALTH & HAPPINESS: Improving health and wellbelng COMPUTER BUDDY: Supportlng members to be digitally included with free devi$ and tralning. Charity number.. 1187726 17
MY LIFE MY CHOICE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Icontlnu8dl 16. ANALYSIS OF ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Tanglble fixed assets Ilet assets I Totsl Restricted fund5 Unrestrlcted Funds 65,096 380.623 65.096 387,615 6,992 6.992 445.719 452.711 17. Recon¢lll•tion of net movement In fdS to net cash Il¢)wfrom operatln8 acilvltles 2025 2024 Net Sncome/e%penillture for the year las per the Statement of Financial Activitles) 40,782 - 90,619 Add back depreciation charge Investment income 2,405 3,120 -8,183 - 10,237 Decrease lincreasel in debtors 27.097 - 4.999 Increase Idecreasel Sn creditors - 3,194 7,330 Net cash used in operating a¢tivitles 4,712 . 95,404 18. TRUSTEE REMUNERAnoN. KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS No member of the boar(l of trLJStee5 received any remuneration for the role as trustee during the year. Some trustees received payment for professional services supplied to the charity.. £9,51412023124: £9,0961- Trustees were reimbursed a total of £909 for travel expenses directly attributable to thelr duties as trustees durinB the year. Charity number.. 1187726
MY LIFE MY CHOICE The Key Management Personnel comprise the Trustees, Charity Co-ordinator and Deputy Charlty Co- ordinator. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel were £125,97312023124: £109,2331. Other than the payment to trustees f(x serv5 dlsclosed ab)ve. there were no other related party transactlon Charlty number: 1187726 19