Ch8rity number.. 1193878 Speke Children'5 Environment Committee INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 Prepared By: Harvey Guinan LLP Charter1 Ceth'fied Ac¢ountanl$ Unit 17 Mersey House MaldwrkS Estate. 140 Speke Road Liverpoc4 merSee L192PH
Speke Childn.$ Environment Committee FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 311031202S TRUSTEES Paula Shaw Mane Lewta5 Ir8signèd) Mark Wlliam Ord Mary Rasmussen Ann Beattie Susan Roberts Linda Farrelly Donna Shaw Kimberley Preston Iresignedl Keelie Cave lappoinled 4 July 20251 Mark Chambers lappoinled 4 July 20251 REGISTERED OFFICE 54 Conleach Road Speke Liverpool L24 OTR CHARITY NUMBER 1193878 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Julie Guinan FCCA Harvey Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unil 17 Mtrrsey House Matchworks Estate, 140 Speke Road Liverpool Mersey5ide L192PH page 1
Speke Children's Environment Committee ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 CONTENTS Page Report ofthe Trustees Independent Examine¢s Statement Statement of Finanaal Activities 14 Balancè Shèèt Notes lo the Account 161023 Detailed Statement of Financial Ac*ivities 24 page 2
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT The Trustees present their rewrt and a(£ounts for the yeai ende(131103r2025 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES The prinryp81 activity of the Charity in the year under review w8s the provision of f8alilies for re(xe*Kin and other leisure lime occupation for children resident in Speke. STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE ANO MANAGEMENT Speke Children's Environment Commrttee was first registered on 21st August 1975 and bècame a registèred charity15049791 on 10 March 1976 and changed to a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion111938781 on the 22nd March 2021. Throughout these changes all assets, liabilities and commitments Ifinanaal 01 othèrwise) were automalbcally tran$f&trod. objectives and powers wèrè updated, however it5 core purpose and values remain unchanged. Its finanaal statements are prepared in accordance with the chari$ constibjlion. the Charities Act 2011. and Accounting and Reporting by Charitiès". Statèm8nt of Recommended Pra¢ti¢e applicable to ¢hantie$ preparing their accounts in 8ccord8n¢e with the Finanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021. The Committee set and approve the poliry, prdureS and operations of the charity. which are then implemented by the staff. The Committee meets quartedy Ihrotjghoul the year and in befvthn sd)eduled meetings as requid. The 8u8iness and Progr8mme Manager IMi¢h8el Carey). works to the Board provKling advice and guid8n¢o on future pl8nnin9, finance and funding as well as supporting the Centre Manager wrth the strategic. administrative and cnntinued development of the service. The Centre Manager (Kimberlty Pre8lonl, 8UPPOrted by a General Manager- Youlh (Chloe Hooionl, is osponsiblè for the delivtrry ol the Charity's obj'ectives and the day-tO&day operational management of the Charity. The remuneration of key personnel is benchmaed wth JNC benchmarks and wilh Chanties of a similar size and activrty to ensure that the rernuneration is set fairly and in line wth Ihal generally paid for similar roles. . Appointment of Trustees.. Trustees are appointed, as per the terms of its Constitution. whith allows members to stand for a &year term before needing to be re-elected. The Charity seeks lo have a wid& range of skills and experien¢e on its Commrtte&, contsin&d wrthin 8 small nUMr of individu816. Applications are welcome from potential Committee members regardess of, for example, ethnic origin or disability. Trustees can be recruited by referT81 or by direct approathes from ir1¥1u8l$. Skills audits of Committee members are ¢onducled and any identified training rd$ provided. All new Trustees are given a detailed introduction to the Charity and provided wrth key impcwtant doojments induding the Constitution, Financial Statements, Business Plan. Safeguarding Training and Policy Statements. page 3
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY The objectives of Speke Children's Environment coMmee is the provision of faalities and services for recreation and other leisure lime occup81ion for children 8nd young people in Speke and rt$ environs. al Of which such children and young people have need by reason of their youth. ill he81th. disability. poverty or social di58dvantsg8. bl Vthich will improve the quality of lrfe for such thildren by promoting their eduCatal. physKal. cultural and mental well-being. cl That they develop CAVK responsibility. promte equality and shared values. appreciate ihe environment and become good citizens dl To provide, maintain and equip a playground, aygroUndS affording opportunities for freeplay. organised actNities, adventure and enlerpri$e. Mission Slalernent.. Speke Children'5 Environment Comrnrttee is MMitted lo utilising its skills. knovAedge and experience in rn8king provision for children's play, leisure and recreational needs. S.C.E.C will establish, promote and SLtpport young people's play Ihrough thè 8dventure playground environment Inamely, Speke Adventure Playground and designated satellite centresl. The service provides open acces5 play and youth facilitie5. positive diversionary aclwities and on the whole targets d)ildren and young people aged 0-16 years regardless of ability, ethnicity, cultural and social econornic status. We aim lo raise the self•esteem and independence of those Jttending by providing an environment in which they can take risks, learn and challenge themsefves. The or9anisalion is fulty stafled by experienced play and youth workers who facilitate opportunities such as art and crafts. sports. games. music ar drama whilst also providing a safe place to chill. We regularly consutt our users and stakeholders through annual partnership forums and annual satisfaction questionnaires and include their idea3 in our planning. This 15 reinforced by our Youlh Fowm who meet regularfy lo review delivery and share their thoughts, feelings and ideas, which help to keep us relevanl and guides our wider deusion making. Since the approval of our 2024-2029 Business Plan, new funding has been secured to support the continuation of our services in Speke. The business plan set ovt a new model for delivery. incorporating salellite provision. targeted youth dubs and outreath a5 core services. which belter meets the needs ol the local community. The plan also sets out the ambitions for an extension lo separate play and youth, so our senior youth have a Space whith bek)ngs to them. Work to deliver this is ongoing. with lease and planning applications being processed by the local authorrty. S.C.E.C works in partnership wrth other agencies in pursuit of a quality play and youth experience for all children, working alongside partner agencies to support children wrth disabilibes lo play and sorjalise wilh their fflainstream peers. This helps lo break down preconceived ideas whi¢h often surround disability. page 4
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT S.C.E.C adively promotes the prinryples of equality arKI diverwty- Our th&rned adivities promote 8nd Involve Art CuKure and Diversty. Active Crtizenship, Challenging Anti-social Behaviour and Understanding Crime, Heatth and WelkBeing. Equalty and Diversity and Being Mel REVIEW OF ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE The delivery plan theme for 2024r25 was Being Me and amhough much of our WO is cross ujtting this locus helps to drive and influence our ambition and delivery. This year Ihe centre recorded 12.163 visits from 1,371 unique attendees and 718 contacts through street based detad)ed work. Delivery progressed more slowly than init'ally planned followng the creation ol ouf 2024-2029 Business Plan, which outlined OLJr core ambitions for the next five years. The delay occurred while we awaited fijnding deasions from the bodies identified in the plan. This funding encompassed both capital and revenue streams, induding support for growing existing seNies$ and nèw inv$stmènt to enhance our youth offer- speafically extending opening hours and targeting the 13 and over age group. The delayed funding deusions impacted our recwrtment timeline. leading to a slower start during the first fv40 quarters ol the year. However, following successful 9rant outcomes, we were able lo Complete the reuurtmenl of our new staff by Septemb&r. Annu81 Salislaclion questionnai$ continued to be ¢olleded and Ihis ye8f we have brtsadened them lo ¢gptur& spe(ifi¢ data on 13 and over to learn what we can better do lo meet their needs. The Bw'ng Me delwery plan targeted activities and projects that raised aw8reness and used creativity lo support personal development, setl-expression, broaden horizons and trxploied self-confidtrnctr, social issues and being me. The followng headlines help to describe our key athievements during 202d¥2025 and the services we providéd to thè young peoplè ol Spakè Arts, Cuttur81 and Diversity.. Understanding that art is a powerful tool lor $ell-expres$ion. growth 8fid leaming #nd residing in Liverpool where ¢uKurt 18 8 key strategic driver for the City, we aim to harness this momentum to explore diversity. communities and people. This was achieved this year using difterenl art techniques lo tell stories allowing Ihe young peopbe to leam olhers, whilst al30 expressing themselves. Our 2024-2025 projects demonstrated how arts and cullure can foster self*xpression. celebrate diversity. and build community connections. The Fashion Project in collaboration with EITC empowered young people to develop practical design skills while exploring their creativity. which will culminale in a showcase evenl to celebrate their achievernents. Our Know Yourself, Grow Yourself project used nature-inspired art to help partiapants reflect on identty and personal growth during Children's Mental Health Week. Participants. working with a Communrty arlisl. annotated the rools wilh personal rellections about whts ha8 nurtured them and their future aspiration, creating a collaborative artwo that captured their Ihoughts and aspirations. Cultural celebrations formed a vibrant part of our programme. wrth hands-on activrties bringing different traditions to life. For Dwali, young people created day tea lights while leaming aboul the leslivafs symbolism of lighl overcoming darkness. Chinese New Year was marked through dragon-making workshops and tradrtional food. immersing pa.panIS in the celebration. These experiences, alongside our Poppy rernernbrance inslallalion le8turing handmade poppies and sunllowers. using recyde(1 rn8terials. showed how art can help us honour important occasions while developing ojttural understanding. page 5
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT From partiapating in VerpoOl Pride with handmade banners to creating TikTok content, our activities encouraged young people to express themselves while engaging with wider social themes. The blend of slruduied projects and open creative sessions allowed lor both skill development and personal eXoratIon across visual arts. dance. sewing and design. Through these targeted activities, we've seen how arts participation f2n build CfidenCe, celebrate diversrty, and create meaningful connections attoss generations and cultures. Social Issues, Change and Cultural Diversity.. Our work indudes helping young people to embrace and understand wider social issues and to celebrate diversrty through engaging projects and h8nd5-on experiences. The CELLS prograrnme delivering slraighl talkin9 sessions about crime prevention. exploitation and substance abuse in a way that really connected with participanls. Our community artists developed creative projects that made complex ttspics accessible and rneaningful includin9 a Being Me wotkshtsp where ytsung people explored their unique identities by crafting sculptures to represent themselves. Other art projects lackled important contemporary issues like body image, self. èxpréssion and online safety. wth partitspants (yeatsng eyÈ-f4tching postèrs about Staying safe on so¢ial me<lia platfoms. Throughout Ihtr year we m8rked imwtant ¢Aur31 events and awareness Campaigns induding Livtrrpool Pride. Dwali ¢elebr81itsns, Chinese New Year feslivilies. women's independer. Remembrance Sunday and Black History Month. Youth forums enabled young voices lo be heard. wvering planning consuhalions for 8 new exlension. detached youth work. delivery p18n5 and sat1518clion evaluations. Practical citizenship activities included IcKal litter picks, intergenerational visits to Brushwood Nursing Horne. and a Venny slèèpover &xp¥ri¢n¢e lo rai awaren&ss al)oul homeless$$. Underlying this now in ils third succe55ful year. our Speke Out Against Crime exhibition nts'nues to lour Liverpod libraries, showcasing powerful arrkS created by our young people that address knife crime and diversty. Feedback from our annual surveys shows these inrtiatives make a difference. wrth 80 percent of partiapants reporting they enjoyed our sperial project8 and 62 percent saying they fell more th)nfent. Personal Development., Supporting the growth and development of our young people is a core aim achieved through structured activities. free play and largeled projects, which we were still ¥bl¢ lo achb&Ve. Exploring imKwJrtanl sowl i$suo$ are valuable lor supporting ¢iliz&nship, personal growth and underslanding. While all our cnre serviS contribute to personal growth and confidenc&building, we speafically design speaal projects to directly impact young people's development. Inrtl81ives like Grow Speke. themed art projects. and residential trips play a vital role in fo$lering independence. particularty for those experienong their first stay away from horne. These programmes help young people develop aspirations, self-confidèncè, and sgw-worth by pushing th$ir t¥)undarie$ in $upportNo onvironmènl$. Our continuing partnership with SPLICE delivers weekly targeted sess)ns. cre8ting 8 Safe space for children with di5abililie5 or additional needs to build soaal skills and confidence through lailored aclivities. We fvrther enhance development by collaborating wrth specialists,. cornmunity artists address key Issues through ueative expression. Liverpool University engages young minds with interactive Mad Saence sessions, and focused workshops and conversations, on substance abuse, crime, sexual health and ant150cial behaviour encourage responsible deasion-making. Feedback shows that 80Yts of participants iecognise how these tar9eted programmes lincluding Pride, homelessness awareness, and diversty initiatwesl expand their knowledge and perspective. page 6
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT Mental wellbeing is a central theme auoss our delivery. wrth both general and targeted support fostering emotional resilience and personal growth. Stsff have received specialised training to bettei guide young people, ensuring a holistic approach to development. Citizenship is also priorrtised, activities indude litter picking and nursing homes visits, where young people interact with elderly residents, nurturing empathy and community resFK)nsibilrty. P8rent feedback highlights the success of our 8ppro8ch. wrth 100¥• notiung irnprovemenls In their child's sell-(x)nfidence. crting learning. social skills. increased activty. and positive slaff relationships as key factors. Youth forums further ernpower young people to shape their own experiences, this year they contributed to piogramme design, building plans, playground reviews, and satislaclitsn feedback. Encouragingly. 88 /0 of partiC4panls expressed interest in joining future lorums, demonstrating growing engagement and leadership among our youth. Through these 18y&red 8ppro8chos", strudured projects, partnerships, wellbeing support, and youth led inth"alives, we ensu personal development remains at the heart of our service. Diversionary Activities.. Over the past year, we organised a wide range ol trips. excursions. and residential stays lo give young people in Speke opportunities they rnight olhewse miss. Many families in the area struggle financially. me8ning Some children rarely get to explore beyond their community. We ran 35 trips and two residential stays. crealing 654 opportunities for young people to visit new places. These included wellbeing and nature-based vislts like Llandudno, Wepre Park. and Manley Mere, as well as sport5 and adventure 8Ctivitie5 such a5 Ninja Warriors. ice skating. and walersports. For recrealion. we look groups to Blackpool, the anema. pantomimes. and meals out, with a highlight being a tnp to Anfield lo watch a knverFwI FC away match the tsg screen. hile most trip8 were for young people. some induded families to help build positive childhood rnemorie5 and strengthen family bonds. Our minibus also supported smaller local oulings lo places like Acom Fam and Speke Hall. contributs'ng to our focus on mindfulness and wellbeing. Alongside these trips. we expanded our det8ched youth dub from one to five nights a week. providing 8 safe, welcomin9 space as an alternative lo the streets. This helped us reconnect with youn9 people, particularfy after the impact ol Covid-19 and the Closu ol other youth $ervi¢es, while also addrtrssing an1$031 btrhaviour and supporting ptrrson81 develtspmgnl. In lolal. the 35 trips provided 573 opportunities. including 13 5poNs-based 8Ctivities for 266 young people. 12 wellbeing and nature trips for 235 participants. and 13 recreational outings. We also ran two three-day residential stays in Skipton. These activities not only offer fun and adventure but 8150 help young people gain new experiences. build czsnfidence, and create lasting memories. Health and Well Being.. Being healthy remains a key locus developing healthy habits through practul aclivities and leaming. Our holiday cookery Bessions taach nutritious mèal preparation, with special attention givèn to thosè who usualty rèly on frèè school mèals. Thé ptspular Grow Speke initiative combines environmental awareness wrth hands-on leaming about recycling, sustainable living and growing fresh producè. Our cookery club reinforces thèse lessons wrth nutrrtional guid8n¢g, supported by inform8tiv& displ8y boards about healthy eating choices. page 7
Speke Children's Environment Committee
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
TRUSTEES. REPORT
For mental and ernotional wellbeing. we celebrated children's mental hearth awareness themes.. My Voice Matters and Know Yourself
Grow yourself, delivering a comprehensive progiamme inL4uding drug awareness sessions, yoga, meditation, personal hygiene,
pampering sessions. physical activities. and nature trips. Residential stays and mindfvlness projects like the Worry Jar and kind vibes
provide young people with practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience and boost theif overall confidence. Staff have also
cornpleted mental health awareness training to better assist their work and support referrals.
Our innovative partnership with Wlful Misfits Iheatre group delNers the Building Bridges. Setting Boundaries project. Through
creative workshops, we expltsre cru
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT Creativity and Participation.. Art remains a popular and valued part of our offer. supporting self*xpression. creativty and personal satisfaction, whilst building onfidence and enabling individual idenlty. We delNered over 323 arts and craft sessions supporting being cre81ive. building confidence and allowing all to feel pride in their achievemenls. In house art sessions o)ntinue to remain popular as young people use their own irn8ginab"on, work al their own level and feel a sense of de in personal athievemenls. Art 5ession5 SUPPQrt social interaction and allow workers to start conversations on topical issues. Free Play.. Annual sutveys, completed by our young people. repeatedty rank free play as their favourite activity. Our delivery included after school. weekend. youth club, satellite. detached and holiday programmes. which all enable and encourage free play. This underpin5 our core delivery by promoting, positive childhood experiences. play. imagination, exploration and friendships. Feedbad( also told us that 94D/o of the young people recogni5ed that free play kept them acty"¥e. so this is a cnJri81 part of their wider health and well-being, We therefore continue lo promote free play as well as using a carrot and stick approach to increase engagement and partiapation in wider sooal projects and programmes from which the young people benefit. Busines5 Planning.. The Charity held 5x managernenl meetings, submrtted ils independenlty examined Jctounls for 2023124 and held 115 slr81egic partners meeting. Th8 existing Chair and Treasurer continued in their roles. The organisation delivered its Being Me Delivery Plan to help target well-being. person81 development. sew-belief and social issues. which collectively fed through the annual programme, Several funding streams ended. which was the catalyst lor Ihe 202412029 Business Plan against with new income continuing to be secured. Our planning application was Subrned sUPPOrted by biodiversty ne¢ gain and a preliminary ecological appraisal, Recruitment barriers identified the need to restructu and realign our pay stnJcture with JNC national averages for play and youth work. Partnerships look a pivotsl role with the new Neighbourhood 51ruclure. South Liverpool Business Forurn and Right lo Succeed, which aims to secure Speke as its next Cradle to Career initialive that will invofve us in lulure years, if successful. On90ing negotiations have taken place with th& local aLrthority r89arding finalising our lease and S106 funds and we continua to b8 the custodian of the civic playground We held 5x Youth Forums that reviewed our work and policies. iniliated risk assessments. completed annual satisfaction moniloring and updated the organisations sustainability plan. Staff trainin9 was complèted for safèguarding, mental health awarenèss and food hygiene whilst others have started vocalional courses. The business plan has been rdled out wrth a dear Visic until 2029, lundiThJ has r4 been secured and staff recruited. The charity is in 8 lavourablè position to grow the sèrvicè as outlined in thè plan, in(yeasè opptsrtunitiès, review neèd whilst driving eng8gèmènt and participation for the beltermenl of Speke and all its young people. Work also started on mapping out the Charity's fiftieth anniversary plans lor 2025126. page 9
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT PUBLIC BENEFIT Our activities deliver public benefrt by the and activrties being accessibk and targeted at all children, families and carers in the 8rea we serve. We believe that pl8y is an entiching and cruoal part of thildren's lives necessary for their holistic development. We provide a safe fun stimulating supportive environment for children. Families and Carers which is free to access with no time limit thereby delivering public benefrt. Soci81 services also praise stsff for support prwded lo th95e f8milie5 with p8rticul8r need5 highlighting the drfference we make to individual lives. FINANCIAL REVIEW The results for the period and the ChaTity's position at 31 March 2025 are shown in the attached financial statements. Total incoming resources were £276.962 12024 £240.7431. Total resources expended were £248.464 12024 £219.4481 resutting in net incoming resources lor the period of £28,49812024 £21,2951- net incoming sourceS on the unrestricted funds of £6,40512Q24 £6.5841 and nel incoming reSoUrS on the restricted lunds of £22.09312024 £14.7111. At 31 M8rch 2025 the b818nce on the unrestricted funds was £75,52212024 £69,117) and the balance on the restricled lund £114.78312024 £92.6901 being £190.30512024 £161,807) total funds. The re5trided funds of £114.783 comprise £107,751 of reslricie(J revenue fvnds for future projed spend, and £7,032 Capital Funds invested in a Minbus. The Charity occupies premises provided by Liverpool Cty Council within a negotiated relocation programme to laalitate Speke District regeneration in 2002. However. the longer lerm detail of this agreement 16 being determined. No value 18 placed on the prernises in the Financial Statements. RISK MANAGEMENT For each prO18¢11vIlY wg produce a detsiled risk assessment. Monitoring of id&nlifi&d ri$k$ 1$ In placo and tho rogularily of rgvigw for each 15 established. Fundraising and. Managemenl forms part ol every o)mmittee meeling. which ultimately ensure5 sufficient resources our available to cover costs and deliver services. Wder risk is also managed through a strategic Sustainability Plan, which is also regularly monitored by Ihe Commitlee. RESERVES POLICY Though the Charity operates on a nol-for-profit basis, the Charity will endeavour to provide for finanaal stabilty and sustainability by maintaining a free resee. Based upon 12 months, running Costs. the Tru$lee$ estimate th81 the Charity will require an ide81 free reserve of £120.000 to sustain its operations at the cUrnt level over a period when one major funding stream ends and a new one commences. Actual free re$erve$ 8t 31 Marth 2025 were £75.522 and Current business plans indicate the Charrty has sufficient resources for planned activrty but fundraising and the development of the reserve is an ongoing objective for financial stability and su$l8inability. FUTURE PLANS The realisation of the 2024129 business plan will now guide both revenue and capital aspiration5 that will collectively build 8 competitive and relevant play and youth Servi in Speke. This will be overseen by the board who will proactively manage income, expenditure and grant agreernents. whilsl ensuring delivery continues to reflecl Ioc81 voices and needs. page 10
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT New services will see the growth and ong¢Mng development ol our youth offet now open 5 night5 a week induding outreach provi510n to ensure partiapalion is maintained. Recent increases in antFsocial behaviour will also see a continued detached offer in Speke throughout the year. Lease arrangements with the local authtsrity and our planning application need to be finalised. Enabling our capital ambitions to be en8cled. which includes the installation of new outdoor gym equiprnent in 2025r26. Mental heatth will be our key therne and thi5 will be embedded throughout our work. with special projects being developed to support this aim. 2025r28 is also a landmark year for the Charity as it reaches ils 50th Anniversary. This fl8gship achievernent will also be refleL*ed in our delivery plan with Spe81 projects, events and celebrations planned throughout the year. One such projecl is our Flying Pigs project. which is currently undergoing consLJltation wrth key partners but rf funding b$ are suttessful this projed seek will seek to capture the social history ol Speke through literacy, and creative arts. The role out of the local authority's neighbourhood m3nagemenl structure and the t8fgeted Cradle lo Career proposal for Speke will be influential during 2025126 and will potentially help guide wider delivery, outcomes and impacts over the coming years. VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are a valuable resource for the chaiity. Thi$ indudes thè Twstees, speufic projects volunteers and individuals undertaking work placement opportunities. EVENTS SINCE THE YEAR END The Charrty has secured funding for Ihe next few years and has apwnted a new Centre Manager who will lead on delivery and shaping the new services and with the lorthcoming departure of the Bu$ine$s and Programme Manager will 8$$ume $lr8legi¢ responsibility in due course. An enhanced youth offer has been delivered targeting Ihe 13+ age group. A new detached offer has been reinslaled due lo a rise in ASB since the end of our18$1 detsthed pro9ramme. rts1gn9er-lerm (xjntsnualion will be subject lo new funding. Earfy preparations have started for this speaal year. which celebrates the Charity's 50th Birthday. Mental health awareness will be a key them¥ for 2024r25 an¢J underpin$ th& cor& aims of our Eat Wèll".Stsy Fit d$livèry plan, which will guide delivery, including projects such as Spekefest25, which also supports wder resident engagemenl. culture. diversity. Other main continuing activities indude SPLICE. detached youth dubs, saltrllile provision, residèntials. excursions. M&al$4AII, $¢i¥n¢e night and Cookèry club. A developing relationship with Right to Succeed and Ihe new Neighbourhood Structure will complernent our work and ensure partnership approach to aY and youth delivery in Speke. TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Trustees are responsible for prep8ring the annual port and the finanoal statements in atxord¥nce with appli¢able18W and regulations. Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare finanaal statements lor each finanaal year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the finanri81 5t8tements in accordance wrth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and Applicable Lawl. Under Charrty Law the trustees must not approve the finanaal statements untsl they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view ol the state of affairs of the tharity and of the nel incA)rning or outgoing resources of the charty for that period. page11
Speke Children's Environment Committee FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 TRUSTEES. REPORT In preparing the financial staternents, the Iruslees are required to= - selecl surtable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty.. observe the methods and prinuples in the d)arities SORP.. make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prLKlent". prepare the finan81 sl8lemenls on the 99ing wncem b8$i$ unless it 1$ in8pwopriale lo presume that the charity will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequale accounting records ihat are sufficient to show and explain the charity's Ir8ns8¢tions and disclose wlh re8son8ble 8ccur8cy at any b.me the fin8nryal p¢)srtion of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the finanaal statements comply wth the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and h&n¢e for taking 0$onable steps fof th& prwenl*)n and deledion of fraud and other irregularities. The names of the Trustees who held office during the year are noted on p8ge 1. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 22101r2026 P8uI8 Shaw Trustee page 12
Speke Children's Environment Committee INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SPEKE CHILDREN'S ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE I report on the accounts of the tharty for the year ended 31A)3r2025. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the Charity's Trustees. you are responsible for the Preparation of the arrUnts in acxordancE with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act). I report in resp8Ct of my examination of the Charty5 ac£gunts (xrried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Direclions given by the Chanty Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT The charity's gross income exceeded £250,0. l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of ACCA. I have eomplètèd my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come lo my att¢ntson in ¢onn¥¢tion with the &x8mingtion which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. . The accounting records were not kept in arL1Jrdar with seclion 130 of the Charities Act.. or - The accounts did not acojrd with the accounting records.. or - The accounts did not comply wth the applicable requirements concern9 Ihe fomi and contenl of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the aoxunls give a true and lair view which is not a maller considered as part ol an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ol the accoun15 to be reathed. Independent Examiner Julie Guinan FCCA Date.. 2210112026 Harvèy Guinan LLP Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 17 Mersey House Malehworks Est8t8, 140 Swkè Road Liverpool Merseyside L192PH 0151709 7797 page 13
Speke Children's Environment Committee Statement of Flnanclal Actl¥lties for the year ended 3110312025 2025 2024 UnreBtri¢ted Re8tri¢ted funds funds Total TotBI Income Incorne from generated funds Other trading activities Incorne from charitable 8divities Totsl Incomg Expense8 Cos15 of generating funds Expenditure on Charitable activrties Total Expenses 10,969 1,156 12,125 10,969 264.837 265.993 240, 741 264,837 276,962 240, 741 5,720 5,720 242.744 248,464 219,446 242,744 248,464 219,446 Net Incom• 6.405 22,093 28,498 27,295 Nat movement In fund8'. Net Income for th• y¢or Tol81 funds brou9ht forward Net fund¥ ¢arrl¢d forward 6,405 69,117 75,522 22,093 28,498 21,295 92.690 161.807 140,572 114,783 190,305 161,80T This statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from ¢onlinuing activrties page 14
Speke Children's Environment Committee BALANCE SHEET AT 3110312025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7.032 15,953 CURRENT ASSETS Deblors18mounls tslling due within one ye8r) Cash at bank and in hand 20.688 751,267 171,955 26. 101 209,183 209,183 25,910 CREDITORS.. Amounts falling due wlttbln ong year NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 183.273 190.305 145,854 161,807 RESERVES Unr•strlet•d lund$ General fund R¢¥trl¢t¢d lund8 75.522 114,783 190.305 69,117 92.690 161,807 Approv by th• board Of tru$t¢•• on 2210112026 and 819n¥d on th•lr behalf b Paula Shaw Trustee page 15
Speke Children's Environment Committee NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1a. Basls Of Aeeountlng The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost cOnntiOn. The arxount5 have been prepared in accordance wrth FRS102- The Finanri81 Repo.ng St8nd8rd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and Ihe requirements ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. 1b. Incomlng R•8ourc•8 All incoming resources are included on the Statemenl of Financjal ActNi1$ when the charity is legalty entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable a¢¢ura¢y. 1c. R•8ource8 Exp•nd6d Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been dassthed under he8dings that ag9gate all cost related lo the category. ere costs cannot b8 difeclly attributed to particular hèadings they have been allocaled to activitie$ on a basis ¢onsistent wrth the use of resources. 1d. Allo¢atlon And Apportlonm•nt Of Cts All costs relate to the single activity of the charitable company and are recognised accordingly. l?. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds ¢an bg used in 8¢¢ordanc¢ with thè ch8ntablè obj*div¢$ at th8 disuglion of the trustee$. Restrictèd funds Can onty be used for particular rèstrided purposes wrthin Ihe obj¢¢ts of the charity. Re$lri¢tion$ aris¥ when spe¢rfie<l by the donor or when funds are raised for particular resln'cted purposes. Designated funds are funds set aside by the trustees J1 of unrestricled general lunds for the speufic future purposes or projects. If. Depreciation Deprèciation has been provided at following rates in to wwite off thè assets ovèr their estimated usèful liv•$. Comm$rci81 Vehides slr8ight line 25 Q/0 lg. P•nslon Costs The company operates a defined conlriblrtion pension scheme. The pension charge represents the arnounts payable by the company to the fund in resped of the year. page 16
Speke Children's Environment Committee 1h. Turnovèr Turnover represents the invoiced value of goods and sery1$ supplied by the o)rnpany. net ofvalue added tax and trade discounts. li. In¢omg Reco9nition Items ol income are recognised and induded in the accounts when all of the following are met.'111 The charity has entitlement to the funds.. 121 Any perforrnance conditions 8ttathed to the inwme have been Mel or are fully within the control of the charity.. 131 There 15 sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable and141 The amount can be measured reliably. 11. Policy For Preparation Of Accounts At the time of approving the accounts, thè Tnjslees have a reasonablè èxpedation that thè charty has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable fvlure. Thus. the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis ol accountin9 in preparing thè a¢¢ounts. The Trusl$$$ ¢onfim that Ihey ha¥& lotsk al a period of moro than 12 months from th¥ date of signing the accounts. 1k. D¢btors Poll¢y Trade and other debtors are recognised al the settlement amount due after any discount offer8d. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account of any dis¢ounl due. 11. Cr•dltors And Provlslom Polley Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resultsng frorn a past event that will probably result in a translar of funds to a third party and thè amounl dué to sètllè the obligation can be mèasurèd or ¢$timalod r&liably. Crodilors and provisions are normally recognised at their seNlement value amount after allowing for any discount due. lm, C•$h At Bank And In H•nd Poli¢y Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short temi liquid investments wlh a short maturity ol th8 months or less frorn the date of acquisition or opening of the dep0311 or similar account. ln. Flnanclal In8trum•nts Pollcy The charity has financial assets and finanaal liabililies of a kind that qualify as basic finanaal inslruments. Basic finanaal instrurnentS Are Initially recognised 81 Irans8¢tK)n valu$ and subsequtrnlly measuied al their settltrmenl value. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwse stated in the relevant accounting policy. page 17
Speke Children's Environment Committee 2. DIRECTORSAND EMPLOYEES Particxlars of employees linduding diredorsl ace shown below". Employee costs during the year amounted to". 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Soual security costs Pension costs 125.143 1,360 25.523 152.026 104, 727 16,651 127,378 The trustees do not receive remuneration for Iheir seryrEs as trustees. The Charity h8d 6 permanent st8ff and 13 part-tsme employees during Ihe year. The 8ggreg8le remuneration of key managernent personnel131 was £61,4(. The were no other employees whose remuneration was £60,000 or more. 3. PENSION CONTR18UTIONS 2025 2024 Pension contributions 25,523 25.523 16,651 16,851 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Comm•rclal Vehlcles Total Cost AI 0110412024 AI 3110312025 Depreclation At 0110412024 For Ihe year AI 3110312025 Net Book Amounts 33,165 33,165 33,185 33,185 17,212 8,921 26,133 17,212 8,921 26,133 At 3110312025 7,032 7.032 At 3110312024 15,953 15,953 page 18
Speke Children's Environment Committee 5. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year.. Other debtors 20,688 20,688 6. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Taxation and social security Other creditors 2,640 23.270 25.910 3,658 22,443 26,101 7. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Ineoming Outgoing Tran8f•rn forward resources rtsourceB Carrièd forward General fund 69.117 69.117 12,125 12,125 5,720 15,7201 75,522 75,522 page 19
Speke Children's Environment Committee 8. RESTRICTED FUNDS Brought Incoming Outgoing Tran¥fgr¥ for•4ard resources resources Carried fOard City of Liveipool Youth Grant Small Project Grants National Lottery Communty Fund Holiday Activit185 and Food Programme {Multipl& Funders iNJuding HAF. MPAC & LCVSI MPAC Henry Smith Foundation BBC Children in Need Steve Morgan FOundatn Thg Lo¢al Nèighbourhoo<l Fund (Fomerfy Th& Mayoral Neighbourhood Fund) Building Fund South Liverpool Homes Community Foundation . High Sherriff Childrtrn in NeedlDCMS (capital funding) Keuleyan Grant Funding John Moores Foundation Locality- Levelling up grant Community Foundation . Liverpool One Foundation 46.717 133.7821 12001 136.6921 12,935 200 47.913 11,221 6,991 35.348 142,3391 6,OCM) 38,480 1,200 4.857 119,5201 138,2481 116.7431 11.834 27,814 21.600 10.378 7,7CK) {5,3321 12,746 6,637 13,6 6,637 6,142 4,445 111,9931 12.5001 17,5291 110,0001 15,059 7,530 4,5QX) 6,101 14.300 92.690 16,1011 11,7651 242.744 2,535 114,783 264,837 Clty of Llverpool Youth Gr*nt Funds to support the delivery of the youth and play seThices in Speke Small Prol•et Gr8nts Funds lor children's adNities and events Nauonal Lottery Cofflmunlty Fund Funds for delivering children's activity including salary. on costs and overheads Hollday Actlvltles and Food Programme (Multiple Funders ineluding HAF. MPAC & LCVSI Funds to deliver food and activities during the summer holiday programmes MPAC Funds lo deliver the violence reduction programme Henry Smlth Foundation Funds for s81ary support 88C Children in Need Funds for delivering children's activity induding salary costs Steve Mor9an Foundation Funds to deliver satellite services in east and west Speke and provide a part time detached youth work service page 20
Speke Children's Environment Committee The Local Neighbourhood Fund IFornierly The Mayoral NeIghbOurt0d Fund) Funds for delivering children'5 activities and resourcEs Building Fund Funds lor building m8inlen8nce and emergenoes South Liverpool Homes Funding lor activities with young people induding a contr1ttion to Minibus invested in fixed assets Communlty Foundation - Hlgh Shgrriff Funds lor special projects Chlldr•n In N••dlDCMS leapltal fundlngl Capital funds for a minibus and invested in fixed assets Keuleyan Grant Funding Funding for salary costs LCC Culture Liverpool Funding for creative and cuhural projects vrith young people John Moorg¥ Found¥tl¢)n Funding lor salaries Locallty . L•v•lllng up grant Community grant for developmental costs Communlty Foundatlon - Llv•rpool Faundatlon Funding for staff salaries and oncosls 9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS Mary Rasrnu5sen, a Trustee. is a LivÈrp)d Cty CourKillor and thè Chanty received fvnding for charitable activiti&$ from Liverpool Crty Council of £54,41712024 £56,830). which indudes £46.71712024 £43.8801 pa in part via the Five Children and Farnilies Trust. Susan Roberts, a Twslee. 15 the manager of Five Chsl(Jren and Families Ttusl. During the year, an emergency staff shortage occurred necessitating a response from the Board of TnJste&s to make temporary staffing arrangement5 drawing upon the qualifications. knowledge and skills of a Trustee who was a former staff member. This wa5 Paula Shaw who received a payment of £592 lor pro¥ing temporary services essential to the Charity's compliance with legislation and regulations governing $8feguarding ol children and youn9 people the prirnacy of which is central to the values of the B08rd of Trustees who were dear that this action was in the best interests ol the Charity. A forrner employee, Kimberfey Preslon. returned as a Trustee and Ireasurer and has Sin resigned. She is now employed by the Charity. page 21
Speke Children's Environment Committee 10. NET ASSETS BY FUNO Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Tangible Fixed Assets Net Current Asset51lLiabilibesl 7,032 107,751 7,032 183,273 75.522 75,522 114,783 190,305 11. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUOGEMENTS In the application of the cornpany's accounting policies. which are described in note 1. management 15 required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carying values ol assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. A¢tual iesults may drffer frtsm thesè eslimattrs. Th& eslimattrs and undedying assumptions are reviewed on an on90irig basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised il the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods il Ihe revision affeds both current and future periods. There are no critical accounting estimates or judgements in Ihese accounts. 12. GENERAL INFORMATION Speke Children's Environment Committée IRègiStèr811 Charity Number 1193878) is a charitablè incx)rporat8d organisation and incorporated in England and Wales. Its regislered office is 54 Conleach Road. Speke. Liverpool. L24 OTR. The accounts are slated in Stgrling, th¢ fun¢tional ¢urrgncy of the MpanY. 13. TAX STATUS Spekè Children's Environment Commrttee is a register ¢harty an¢J all th& ¥¢XNity is in lurtherancg ol our ¢h8rilable objects therefore we daim exemption from corporation lax. page 22
Speke Children's Environment Committee 14. INCOMING RESOURCES 2025 2024 SoLrth Liverpool Homes Community Foundation City of Liverpool BBC Children in Need Henry Smith Foundation Steve Morgan Foundation Holiday Activities and Food Programm• {Multiple Fundets IlUding HAF, MPAC & LCVSI Liverpool City Council.. L¢¢g1 Neighbourhood Fund MPAC Sutton Croft National Lottery Communty Fund Rental Income Sundry Incorne and Donations 4,445 5,550 16,800 43.880 17,786 34,400 28.800 46.717 27,614 58,CKIO 21.600 3,400 53,355 7,700 6,CM)O 31.948 47,913 10,%9 10.656 12,950 27,222 276,%2 240,743 1S. EXPENDEO RESOURCES 202S 2024 Activities, trips and projects Insurance Premises Costs Staff Costs Administration Costs Governance Activity and Play Equipment 51,747 4,677 11.444 154,345 23,812 2.439 50,277 6,587 20.843 121,586 14,297 2.895 2,983 248.464 219.448 page 23