Ch8rity number.. 1193878
Speke Children'5 Environment Committee
INDEPENDENTLY EXAMINED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
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Charter￿1 Ceth'fied Ac¢ountanl$
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Speke Child￿n.$ 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
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ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
CONTENTS
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Report ofthe Trustees
Independent Examine¢s Statement
Statement of Finanaal Activities
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Balancè Shèèt
Notes lo the Account
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Detailed Statement of Financial Ac*ivities
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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, pr￿dureS 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 requi￿d.
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 benchma￿ed 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 nUM￿r 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 ir￿1¥1￿u8l$.
Skills audits of Committee members are ¢onducled and any identified training r￿d$ 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.
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OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
The objectives of Speke Children's Environment coMm￿ee 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 eduCat￿al. 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.
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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.
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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 eX￿oratIon across visual arts. dance. sewing and design. Through these targeted activities,
we've seen how arts participation f2n build C￿fidenCe, 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 ar￿rkS 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)nf￿ent.
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 servi￿S 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.
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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￿$0￿31 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.
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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<Jal topiis induding heaAhy relationships, sell4steem, consent and personal boundaries in an
engaging. neurodiverse-friendly format.
Working with MYA, our SPLICE sessions ueate valuable opportunities for disabled young people to fom positive relationships and
engage more fully In community life. Thèse SeSSK>ns help partiiipants develop greater independence while accessing our range ol
supportwe servicEs.
Together, these initiatives provide holistic support that addresses both physical hearth and emotional wellbeing, equipping young
people with essential life skills for their future.
Mea15 for All..
Addressing food poverty in Speke we maintained our free food offer lo young people tjvring our after.school prograrnme. Funding
from HAF enabled this lo be extended to school holiday programmes and The Steve Morgan Foundation supported satellite and
detached sessions. Across all services thi8 equates to approx. 6.670 meals. As a tharity. the trustees remain committed to ensure
that no child goes hungry.
Being A¢tiv&'.
Physi¢91 odivity was d&livered through th& playground. free-play and organis¢d stru¢tur¢d s*s$ions. Valu&d by th& young people
sport and being active remained popular and stayed a key priority due to the high levels of childhood obesrty in Speke. Staff delivered
8 ¢omprehensivÈ prtsgramme ol activities wrth 285 targeted $port$ sessions lolalling 4.021 sporting opportunitiès Indudin9, swimming
lessons, Venny Olympics. wheels extreme, boxing. yoga. Irampolining. lootball. gym lessons. swimming dub, multi.sports, and team
games le.g. manhuntl a¢ross Venny, satellite and y¢)uth session$. This exdude$ 306 days of open a¢¢e$$ to the playground, whi¢h
remains a main attraction. which naturally promotes physical aclivity and free play. Complementing organised activities, the
playground provided 306 additional days of o￿n ac￿$$ that naturalty èncouraged being active through unstructured play, which is
popular among young people. This dual approach catered lo differenl ability levels and interests while helping to support sustainable
active lif8style$.
C&l$br8tory Ev$nls'.
Child poverty rneans sorne thildren have limited opportunrties lo experien¢x and enjoy every day celebr8tory events and national
festivities so to bridge poverty and ensure indusion we held 40x sessions that supported or direcuy celebrated them, which included.,
Christm8$, Halloweèn, Easter, RemÈmbran¢e Sunday, Chinese New Year, Nei9hbours Day, Valentinè's Day and Shrove Tu8sd8y.
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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 Subrn￿ed 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 r￿4 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.
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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 reSoUr￿S 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 Min￿bus.
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 prO1￿8¢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 rese￿e. 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 cUr￿nt 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.
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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 Spe￿81 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, $¢i¥n¢e night and Cookèry club. A
developing relationship with Right to Succeed and Ihe new Neighbourhood Structure will complernent our work and ensure
partnership approach to ￿aY and youth delivery in Speke.
TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Trustees are responsible for prep8ring the annual ￿port and the finanoal statements in atxord¥nce with appli¢able18W and
regulations.
Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare finanaal statements lor each finanaal year. Under that law the trustees have elected to
prepare the finanri81 5t8tements in accordance wrth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom
Accounting Standards and Applicable Lawl.
Under Charrty Law the trustees must not approve the finanaal statements untsl they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view ol
the state of affairs of the tharity and of the nel incA)rning or outgoing resources of the charty for that period.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
TRUSTEES. REPORT
In preparing the financial staternents, the Iruslees are required to=
- selecl surtable accounting policies and then apply them consistentty..
observe the methods and prinuples in the d)arities SORP..
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prLKlent".
prepare the finan￿81 sl8lemenls on the 99ing wncem b8$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
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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 arr￿Unts 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 concern￿9 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
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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
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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$t¢•• on 2210112026 and 819n¥d on th•lr
behalf b
Paula Shaw
Trustee
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1a. Basls Of Aeeountlng
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost cOn￿ntiOn.
The arxount5 have been prepared in accordance wrth FRS102- The Finanri81 Repo￿.ng St8nd8rd applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006 and Ihe requirements ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.
1b. Incomlng R•8ourc•8
All incoming resources are included on the Statemenl of Financjal ActNi1￿$ 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 ag9￿gate 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 C￿ts
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.
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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 th￿8 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.
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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
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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
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8. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Brought Incoming Outgoing Tran¥fgr¥
for•4ard resources resources
Carried
fO￿ard
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 FOundat￿n
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
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The Local Neighbourhood Fund IFornierly The Mayoral NeIghbOurt￿0d 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 contr1t￿tion 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.
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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.
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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 I￿lUding 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
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