BErrER WAY RECOVERY Registered Charity No. 1193773 TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT and FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 for the year ended 31 October 2025 Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 7-10 Notes to the Accounts
BErrER WAY RECOVERY TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the year ending 31 Ortober 2025 REFERENCE ANDADMINISTRATION DETAIL5 Organisatlonal Name: Better Way Recovery Rezlstered Charity Number: 1193773 Charity's Principal Address: 10 Peregrine Way Heath Hayes Cannock Staffordshbre Wsll 7JX Tiustees serving during the perk•d: Kathleen Griffith Danielle Byatt Ito 2314120251 Mari5ha Place Janet Sutton Daniel Maycock (from 2314120251 Elizabeth Ridler (from 8/8120251 STRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document: Better Way Recovery is a Charitsble Incorporated Organisation governed by a Constitution. Trustee Selection methods: Apart from the founding Trustees. each Trustee is appointed for a period of 3 years. New Trustees must have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience eeded for the effective administration of the charity. Other Trustee Inforniation: The charity has a Trustee Code of Conduct and Trustee Indemnity nsurance. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objects of the Charity: al the development of a safe community space for 5eTvice users to access infoimation and services. bl the provision of mentoring and peer to peer support. cl providing services in collaboration with local community organisation5 which are concerned with the rehabilitation of those suffering from addiction. dl raising awareness of the public on the effects of drug and alcohol addiction. Main artivities undertaken during the period for public benefrt: al in carrying out these activities, the Trustees have had due regard to the relevant public benefit guidance. bl providing a place of safety for service users. cl facilitating 13 lived experience support groups per week in Lichfield, S in Tamworth and 2 groups per week in Burton upon Trent and Burntwood
BETfER WAY RECOVERY TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT forthe yeaf ending 31 October 2025 dl offertng a drop-in service 6 days per week in Lichfield . 4 days per week in Tamworth. 2 days per week in Burton and I day per week in Burntwcrf)d. el delivering outreach work in the community alongside other agencies. n delivering drug awarenes5 talk5 in schools. prisons, hospitals and community groups. gl working with local drugs and alcohol seNices to provide an effective service to recovery seekers. h) holding I family support group per week in Lichfield. il providing 5 days per week telephone support to recovery Seekers. jl increased multi-agency working with all key agenties. including police, probation, mental health, job centres, local councils and Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust NHS. Achievements during the period: al extended funding from National Lottery Community Fund for staffing and running costs until March 2027. bl delivered drug awareness talks in l¢xal schools. cl became part of Staffordshire statutory drugs and alcohol recovery system. dl received over 300 self-referrals to the servi. el secured funding to operate 2 days per week in Burton upon Tnt. n setured funding to operate 2 days per week in 8urntwood. gl secured funding to renovate The White House in Tamworth as a specialist Day Centre on a 5 year lease. h) secured funding frorn MPFT for work in Tamworth. il employed a full-time Team Leader for the Tamworth centre. ') finalist in the King's Award for Voluntary SeThices. kl received BBC West Midlands Community Group Award. 11 continued 3 12 week structLtred abstinence-based prograrnme_ rnl Staffordshire Treatment and Recovery Service ISTARSI key worker based in Lichfiekl for 2 (lays per week. n) held an annual sleepout and fun day for a 5th year raising over £14,[. ol received an invrtation to speak with a National Government Minister on criminal justice and rehabilitatÉon. pl continued relationshp5 with rehabilitation centres in Nottingham and Derby. ql 8 former recovery seekers were either employed or became volunteers. Tl commenced a weekly breakfast club in knchfield facilitating multi-agency representation. Ftnèncial Review: Total income for the year was £566,380, of which £79,614 was funding from The National Lottery Community Fund RC Mi(Ilands Region Project ID 20207064, and £472,793 from other grant funders. Total expenditure was £512.952 of which £508,490 related to restricted funds and £4,462 to eeneral unrestricted funds. Funds caried forward were £104,282 of which £51.983 were restricted.
BErrER WAY RECOVERY TftUSTEE5'ANNUAI REPORY for the yearendlng 31 October 2025 Reser¥es Pollry The Trustees ron5Fder thal reserves of at leosi 6 monihs operational expendFttJre should be in ordef to cover fuiurè unloreseen expenditure vr A shortfall in futuie in£ome. The Trusipos will continue to review Ih? levpl Df Teser¥es in line with this polic¥ a5 the work continues to develop Signed on behalf of ihe Trustees. <evLL 1 1 19 lune 2026
8fThER WAY RECOVERY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BETTER WAY RECOVERY for the year ending 31 Ottober 2025 I report to the trustees on my examinatton of the financial statements of Better Way Recovery I'the charity'l for the year ended 31 October 2025. Responsibilities and basls of repi>rt As the tTU5tee5 of ihe company land also it5 director5 for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial siatements in accordance with the requirements of the CompaniÈs Att 20061'the 2C()6 Act'l. Having sattsfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required io be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and afe eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the chariWs accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the DirectM)ns given by the Charity Comm455ion under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Art. Independertt e¥amlner's s¢atement- matter of concem identified I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection wrth the examination giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in re5pecl of the charity a5 required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the financial statements do not accord wtth those records. or the financial staternents do not comply with the accounting Teqvirements of sertion 396 of the 2ffl6 Act 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. or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the method5 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Prarticè for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in tonnertion with the examin3tivn to which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in older to enable 3 proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. KS Chambers Independent Examiner Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham 830 3JN 19 June 2026
bErrER WAY RECOVEAY Staiementof FwwDci&l Arti¢$ forthe ye8T wdi 3l0ctober1025 2025 2024 Note5 Unyostricied Funds Restricted Fun(ts Total Income liom Donatlons and Lega¢ie¥ Donations 2210 2210 3.533 Charitaljh l£tivitie8 Grants receivable.. NLCF RC Midlands region Projecl ID 20207064 600 79.614 79.614 42,075 Olhe¥ Grant Funding 3.849 468.944 472.793 101,929 Fundraising Aetwit*s Sponsored Event$ Sundry Income 608 6,208 1,474 9,5 2,1XJS 9.5 2.005 In¥e8tments Bank Interes1 168 95 Totsl Incom• 17.822 548,558 566.380 156.522 3.1 Expenditurn Fundraising E¥penditur• 372 372 159 Charttabh A¢tlvitl•s 508.750 506,750 160.273 Olh•r Charitsblg Exp8nditur• Insurance Independent Examinati Bank Charges Sundries 1.670 1.670 1.170 1,S48 1.170 60 3.214 70 9 Total Exp•ndTrtur• 4.462 so8.41 512,952 165,L154 Incomellexp8ndilur•) 13.360 53,428 18,5321 Funds brought torward 11.915 59.386 5.1 and 9 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 52.299 51,983 104,282 50.854
BETTER WAY RECOVERY 8ALANCE SHEET at 11 Ottober 2025 Note5 2025 2024 Current Assets 6 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand ?.3,947 126,639 150,586 5,207 50,983 56,190 Current Liabilities 7 Creditors falling due viithin 1 year Net Current Assets 46.304 104,282 5,336 50,854 The Funds of the Charity 5.1 Unrestricted Funds 9 Reslricled Funds. 52.299 51,983 38,939 11.915 Total Funds at 31 October 2025 104.282 The financial statements on pages S to 10 were approved by the Trustees on 19 June 2026 and signed on their behalf by Trustee..
BErrERWAY RECOVERY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for thè year endin8 31 Ortober 2025 1.183515 of Preparatlon of AttovAts These èccounts have been prepared under the historical c05t convention with items recogni5ed at Cost or transacttron value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these account5. The accounts have been prepared in accordan with.. the StatemeTht of Retommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting b¥ Charitie5 preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 Trssued in OOber 2019. and with FRS 102- The Financial Repgrting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland January 2022. and with the Chèrtties Act 2011. 1.2 Goln8 Concern Basis There are no material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the organis3tion's ability to continue as a going COnM_ 2.1 Recognition of Income Income 15 sncluded in the Statement of FinancÉal Activities ISOFAI when= the charity becomes entitled to the resources: and when it 15 piobable that the econorn benefits will Ik¢W to the charity: and the monetsry value can be measured with 5ufficÈent reliabilrty. 3.1 Recognltiofj ol IlabllltTre5 and txpÈr*dlture Liabilities are fecognised where it is more likety ihan not Ihat there is a legal or constructive obligation commtttiTrg the orgènisation to pay out resourtes- and when Trt is probable that a transfer ol economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reasonable certsinty. 3.2 PfOViSi¢MS for liabilit6es (Atcrualsl A liability is measured on recognition at its historical c05t and then subsequentty measured at the best estimate of the amount iequired to settle the obligation at the reporting date. 4.1 Debtors Debtors are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be rettived. 5.1 Fund Ac¢ountin8 Unrestricted fund5 are available for use at the discretion of the Tmstees in furtherance of the general objectNes ol the organisation. Restricted funds are fund5 subject to specific restrictions imposed by the donor. and are not available for rjlher organtsational purposes.
8ETTER WAY RECOVERY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5 lor the yew ending 31 Octs*r2025 6 Debtors and Prepayments 2025 12.835 11.112 23,947 2024 5.207 Glant Receivable Other debtors 5,207 7 CiedÈtors falling due wlthin one year Grant5 accrued Accruals 5,336 46.304 46.304 5.336 8 Employee5 Salaries Social Security Inet of Employers, NIC Allowan) Pension contributions Other employment Costs 157,960 1.657 4.078 9fM) 164,595 110,317 3,025 515 113.857 Average Employees during the year.. Employees FTE 9 Movements In Restiicttd Funds Openir Closing Balance Income Expenditute TNLCF.. 20207064 Lichfield DC- Locality Deal Fund Tamworth DC- Locality Deal Fund Tamworth Borough Council MPFT RRE-0641 CLF Community Foundaiion Sweeney Foundation MPFT STaR5 Tamworth Renovation mp STaRSTamworth Runntng Costs Citizen Advce Mid Mercia support Staffordshire Support Staffordshire Tamworth Borough Councillors Total 1,931 4.650 5.196 79.614 5.636 5.336 15.2(M) 115,748 64,625 10.027 10.273 3.425 111.611 16.920 259 259 11,775 4.137 1.2 299.451 11.635 10.369 1.670 1.200 500 548.558 450 291,324 3.085 9.500 1.670 1.135 365 750 8.127 8.550 I.OD7 65 135 51,983 11,915 508,490 TNCLF-. 20207064 funded centre costs induding employment ol workers and building rental. Lichfield DC Locality Deal Fund funded part-lime recovery co-ordinator5 and m3rketit)g materials. Tafflworth DC Locality Deal fund funded Tamworth fitre costs including staff costs. Offi rental, olunteer expenses and runTri costs.
BETfER WAY RECOVERY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the year ending 31 Octobef 2025 Analysis of Expenditure Unrestricted Restricted 164.595 8,382 599 Total 164,595 8,382 599 372 291,324 4.868 11.430 24,217 697 1.670 3,568 60 1,170 Employment Costs Volunteer Expenses Training Fundraising Expenses Tamworth Building Renovation Professional Fees Office Costs Rent and Utililies Publicity Insurance Sundries Bank Charges Independent Examination 372 291,324 4.868 11,430 24.217 697 1,670 708 2.860 1.170 4.462 508,490 512.952 Trustees, Remuneration and Reimbursed Expenses No Trustees have been paid any rernuneration, fees or travel expenses or received any other benefits from employment with the organisation or related entity during the year.12024- nil) Related Party Transactions There have been no related party transactions that require disclosure during the year12024 - nil)
BETTER WAY RECOVEIiY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS for the yea¥ endin8 31 October 202S Statement of financlal Activities- Comparative figures for prior period Year endin8 31 Ixtober 2024 Unrestrirted Funds Restritted Funds Total Income from Donations and Legacies Donations 3,533 3.533 Charitable Activities Grant5 receivable= NLCF RC Midlands region Project 10 20207064 600 42.075 42,075 Other Grant Funding Fundraising Activities Sponsored Events Sundry Income 101,929 101,929 50 558 6,208 1.474 6,208 1,474 Investments Bank Interest 95 95 Total Income 12.468 144,054 156,522 Expenditure Fundraising E¥pendrtUTe 109 50 159 Charitable Activities IfJO.273 160.273 Other Charitable ExpendKtu Insurance Bank Charges Sundries 1.348 1.348 2.979 235 3.214 Total Expenditure 161.966 165,054 Net Incomellexpenditufel 9,380 117,9121 18,5321 Funds bTOUEht forward 29.559 29.827 59,386 FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD to 202415 38.939 11,915 50,854 io