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The Abilities in Me Foundation
Trustees. Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the period 17th Febru¢wy 2022 - 6th April 2023

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Table of Contents
Legal and Administrative details
Trustees, Report
Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes
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Legal and Administrative C)etails
Charity number: 1197965
Registered Address.. 251 Wisden Road, 5tevenage. Herts. 5615NR.
Bank: Lloyds Bank PLC, 25 Gresham Street. London EC2V 7HN
Trustees: Treasurer: Melanie Lusty (appointed 31/0512021)
Secretary.. Emma Lusty (appointed 31/05/2021)
Chairman: Max Keir (appointed 31/05/2021)
Claire Bunyan (31105/2021- 31/10/2022)
Chloe kose-Bradbury (04/04/2022 -31/08/2022)
Nicholas Dunn (04104/2022 - 17/02/2023)
Kerry Mitchell (04/04/2022 - 31/08/2022)

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Trustees. keport
For the period: 17th Febnjary 2022 - 6th Awil 2023
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their Annual Report and
Financial Statements f or the period ending April 6th 2023.
Stnjcture, Governance and Management
The Charity was formed on 17th February 2022 and is a Registered
Charity. Number 1197965.The Charity is managed by the Trustees in
accordance with its constitution. None of the Trustees receives
remuneration f rom the Charity.
Objectives and Activities
The Abilities in Me Foundation aims to raise awareness of special
educational needs and conditions that children may encounter. The
objectives of our CIO are:
l. Advancing education for the public benefit of children in all
areas relatin9 to disobilities and inclusion through The abilities
inclusive workshop training, and school visits,.
2. Relieving the needs of children with a disability and special
educational needs by creatin9 an inclusive safe space. throLfvJh
the provision of sensory items, equipment. sensory room
makeovers to mainstream educational environments.

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3. To promote and protect the physical and mental health of
children with disabilities by providing support, education and
practical advice to help them understand their condition or
diagnosis and LtsSiStin9 families with support networks.
4. To odvdnce such charitable purposes (aGcordin9 to the law of
England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time,
including roising funds, providin9 9rants, dO￿tIng books into
hospital settings and providing specialist equipment and family
fun days for families in need.
Achievements and Performance
The Abilities in Me Foundation is a
Hertfordshire based charity and our goals F.rbe
are to work with schools by providing
inclusive workshops. to donate books to
hospitals. and to support families who have
children with needs by building an Abilities i&ities abdibes ab￿.tieS
community throu9h activities and online
events. The charity was formed following
the success of The Abilities in Me Book
Series and with the passion to SUPPOrt
families with children of all abilities.
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The families we support have young children with a range of needs
and conditions but we also welcome all families to attend our events
where possible to help break down the barriers and keep building a
positive message around inclusion. We also help to support f amilies
around the globe by providing a much needed space for families to
connect throu9h our online social media plarforms.
In our f irst year of activity we have focussed on our family
networking and educational objectives. In the f irst instance we
supported a large number of local famil ies by off erin9 f ree to
low-cost face-to-face activities and events. This helped to raise
awareness of our name and our charity mission with the aim of being
able to work towards delivering more of our aims and objectives in
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As we had no f undin9 or donations at the very start of our charity
journey we were lucky enough to be f inancially supported by the
Abilities in Me Book Series team to enable us to host some major
outdoor summer events.These included a Teddy Bears Picnic, a Royal
Jubilee Party. and a Family Funday which helped us to engage over
600 benef iciaries in our local community. The family days all
featured external vendors. bouncy castles. ice cream. soft play and
craf ts. We were helped to make these events possible with the
dedication of a strong team of local volunteers. who enthusiastically
supported and assisted at each event. As a result. these events
helped us to kickstart our own fundraising activity, raise awareness
of our mission and also enabled us to host our f irst Christmas party
for families.
We are funded purely by donations f rom the kind public and
or9anisations and through donations f rom sales of the The Abilities
in Me Book Series. In addition, we were proudly selected by our local
Tesco Store to receive over £2000 worth of toys to give as presents
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Later in the year the f oundation also decided to toke over the
f inancial responsibility for the production of f uture books of the
Abilities in Me Book series. Discounted book sales to educators and
hospltal settings along With online prof its f rom the book series sales
received during our f irst year meant we were able to allocate f unds
for the development of two more Abilities in Me Books.
At the Abilities in Me. we want all children, re9ardless of their
barriers to feel accepted and understood. We want to encoura9e
kindness. reduce bullying and empower all children to be included.

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Trustees. Report for the period 17th February 2022
6th April 2023 continued
Financial review
The Financial results for the year are detailed in the f inancial
statements. The Charity is trying to maintain reserves so we can
extend the reach and Scope of the work that the charity does for
its benef iciaries.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the
trustees to prepare f inancial statements for each f inancial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of af foirs of the chority
and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the
charity for that period. In preparing these f inancial statements. the
trustees are required to:
a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently:
b) Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
c) Make jud9ements and accounting estimates that are reasonable
and prudent:

d) State whether applicable UK accounting Standards have been
followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained
in the f inancial statements.
e) Prepare the f inancial statements on the 90in9 concern basis unless
it is inappropriate to presume that the CIO will continue in
operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountin9 records
that are suff icient to show and explain the CIO'S transactions dnd
disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the f inancial position
of the CIO and enable them to ensure that the f inancial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution.
They are also responsible for saf e9uarding the assets of Ihe CIO
and hence f or takin9 reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of f raud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of
the corporation and f inancial information included on the CIO'S
website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation
and dissemination of f inancial statements m(ry diff er f rom
legislation in other jurisdictions.
Approved by the Trustees and Signed on their behalf by:
Emma Lusty-
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Melanie Lusty - Treasurer
Date: 30th JaNory 2024

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Statement of Financial Activities
For the period of 17th FebNary 2022 - 6th April 2023
Unrutri¢ted
R￿rIcted
2022123 total
Note
fr•m:
DoTrsJtions und 9EYmts
1.733_73
1.733_73
TrodiThJ octivitics
21.092.19
21.092.19
Total i￿0
22.825.92
22.825.92
isin9 funds
2.886.14
2,886.14
Charitable actviities
5.578.84
5,578.84
RLmin9 tosts
5,162.61
5.162.84
13.627.59
13.627.59
Net income for the year
9.198.33
9,198.33
et movement in ftnds
9.198.33
9,198_33
R¢concilliation of fuTrvJs
Total funds brought
f¢Yward
Total fi•th carried
9.198.33
9.198.33
All of the above r￿ltS derived f rom continuin9 O¢tivities. There were no other gains or
losses other than those strated above. Movements in f LWKIS (Ere disclosed in r￿le 14 to the
f inancial stratements. The notes set out OFI PO9¢$ 15 to 19 form Fx)rt of these accotmts.
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Balance Sheet - As at 6th April 2023
Feb 2022- Apr 2023 Total
Note
Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cash at 1x￿￿Ond in hand
9.198.33
Debters
Credstors.. amounts fallirg due within one
year
Net ctwrent asse*s
9198.33
Total assets less Current liabjlities
Net assets
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9.198.33
The fvnds of th¢ charity
Res*rt¢ted in¢ome f￿d$
Unrertpicted income funds
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9,198.33
TOTAL FUNDS
£9.198.33
The f imncial statements were approved and authorised by issue by the Board
on 30th January 2024.
Signed on beholf of the B¢)ard of the Trustees
Emma Lusty Secretary
Melanie Lusty Treasurer
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Notes to the Financiol Statements
for the period ended 6th April 2023.
l . Accounting Policies
a) Basis of reparation
The f inancial statements have been prepared in accordance with
applicable United Kingdom accounting standards. The requirements
of the Statement of Recommended Practice. 'accountin9 ¢rnd
reporting by charities, (SORP 2015), in accordance with the f inancial
reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) applicable to
smaller entities and the Charities Act 2011. The presentational
currency of the f inancial statements is pound sterling (£).
The charity is a Charitable Incorporation Or9anisation (CIO)
registered with the Charity Commission. The re9lStered off ice
address IS given in the charity inf ormation page.
Assets, and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or
transaction value. unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting
policy or note.
b) Public Benef it Entity
The CIO meets the def inition of a public entity under FRS 102.
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c) 60ing Concern
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties
about the CIO'S ability to continue as a going concern. Further
details are provided in the Trustees. report.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of
estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a si9nif icant
risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of
assets and liabilities within the next reportin9 period.
d) Income
rncome is received by way of donations and fundraising is also
generated through trading activities. Income is included in f ull in the
Statement of Financial Activities. recognised when the charity has
entitlement to the f unds, any perf ormance conditions attached to
the income have been met. it is probable that the income will be
received, and that the amount can be measured reliably.
e) Expenditure and allocation of support costs
Resources expended are recognised in the period in which they are
incurred resources. Expended include attributable VA T. which
cannot be recovered.
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Resources expended are allocated to the particular activity where
the cost relates directly to the activity. However, the cost of
overall direction and administration on each activity comprising
general off ice costs and other overheads is apportioned on a basis,
which is estimated based on the proportion of each activity to the
total cost of all activities.
f) Fund AccountirKJ
Unrestricted f unds are donations and other incoming resources
received or 9enerated f or the charitable purposes and are available
for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the
general objects of the Glo.
In the f inancial period of 17th February 2022 to 6th April 2023,
there have been no restricted f unds to report on.
9) Creditors
Creditors and provision are reco9nised where the charity has a
present obligation resulting f rom a past event that will probably
result in the transf er of f unds to a third-party and the amount due
to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
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h) Financial Instruments
The CIO has only basic f inancial assets and f inancial liabilities of a
kind that qualify as basic f inancial instruments. Basic f inancial
instruments are initially recognised at tmnsaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value.
2. Income from donations
UThYstricted
R¢5tri¢t¢d
202212023 Totol
tX>nation5 -
and online
1.733.73
1,733.73
Total:
£1,733.73
£1733_73
3. Income f rom trndin9 ¢Ktivities
Unrestricted
kestri¢ted
202212023 Total
Amazon C>irect Book
soles
19 108.82
19,108.82
School/Hospital
Book Soles
1.610.76
1.610.76
Clyistmos party
ticket stsl¢s
372.61
372.61
Total:
£21.092.19
£2t.092.19
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4. Expenditure on raisiNJ funds
Vnrestrict¢d
R¢strKted
202212023 Total
li¢v Msts for
ev¢mts
906.07
906.07
Cost of books
bought to be sold
oThl doP￿ted
1.980.07
1.980.07
Total..
£2,886.14
£2.886.14
5. Costs of charitable activity by type
UmYstrict¢d
k*stricted
202212023 Totsl
Provision of th¢
1.640. 52
1640.52
Total..
£1,640.52
£1640.52
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6. Costs of charitable activity by type
UN￿tricted
Restr￿ted
2022/2023 Totol
Prokntion of
Abilities Books
3,938.32
3,938.32
Total:
£3.938.32
£3.938_32
7. Analysis of supwt costs
UMTestric*ed
Restricted
202Z/2023 Total
120_52
120.52
expenses
Offlee expens¢s
£3.464.86
3.436.26
96.
96.(K)
Website
384.56
384_56
Storage
238.06
238.06
TrainiTrJ
555.92
555.92
Volunteers Thank
y¢w Party
302.69
302.69
Total..
£5162.61
£5.162.61
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9. Fixed Assets
Nothing purchased as a f ixed asset in year l.
10. Debtors - Nothing to report
I l. Creditors falling due within one year
Nothing to report
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12. Analysis of net assets
Tofv3ible f ixed
assets
Net cwrent
202212023 Total
Restricted fw
V•r¢strirt¢d fithds
9.198.33
9.198.33
Totol
9.198.33
9,198.33
13. Movement in funds
Bala￿¢ brwjht
Exwdifvre
8alonce corried
forword rtt xx
April 2023
Restricted
futr
UN%stricted
funds
£22.825.92
(£13.627.59)
£9.198.33
Total,.
£22.825.92
(£13.627.59)
£9.198.33
14. Related parties
No Trustees received any remuneration during the period.
l Trustee received expenses during the period. totalling £ 120.52
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