Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (Registered charity, number 1198404) Financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 Page Contsnts Trustees, annual report Independent examinerfs report ReiptS & paents account Statement of assets & liabilities Notes to the aixounts 10-12 capLUS COMMUNITY ACCOUNTING
Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group Trustees, annual report for the year ended 31 December 2024 Full name Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group Other names by whlch the charity is known NDSSG Organisation type Charitable incorporated organisation Registered charity number 1198404 Prlnclpal address 32 Wwlmer Road, Meadows, Nottingham NG2 2FB Trustees Diane Pastore, Chairman Miriam Rutherford, Philippa Dunham, Andrew Coppins. Treasurer Daryll Byme. until 2810812024 Rachel Howard Elizabeth Marder Aimee Prior Amanda Ackroyd. from 2310512025 Bernadette Stanko, from 2810812024 Ann-marie Limer, from 2810812024 Aisling McKay, from 2810812024 Independent examiner John O'Brien. employee of Community Accounting Plus, Units 1 & 2 North West, 41 Talbot Street. Nottingham, NG15GL Governance and management The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 28 March 2022. We ask for rnembers to come forward prior to the AGM and the current trustees are available to speak to them about what the role entails. We also have a third of the truste&s step down each AGM on a rolling basis. but they are able to be put foNard for re-election if they want to. Trustees are then voted in at the AGM. If there is still space in the Trustee board after the AGM and someone is interested during the year, then the Trustees can accept new Trustees in one of their Trustee meetings Objectives and activities The relief of the needs of people vth Down's Syndrome. their families and Carers, for the public benefit, in particular. but not exclusively. by providing such people with infonnation, advice. support. and educalional. vocational. social, cultural and sporting opportunities and by raising aWanesS of Down's Syndrome within the local community. in order to maximise the opportunities for. and participation and inclusion of, such people into society within Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit With the Charity Commission's guidance on 'public benefit. in mind, and with all the Trustees being aware of this, all of our charitable activities focus on enabling children, young people and adults to live full and rewarding lives within their communities. We also want theirfamilies and the people surrounding and supporting them to be given good support themselves. We also aim to raise awareness about Down's Syndrome in the wider community to add to the benefits that our beneficiaries bring to our communities. This is all done to bring public benefit. Public benefit statement The Trustees confimi that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. 'Charities and Public Benefir. Summary of the main achièvements during the period 2024 has been a year of remarkable growih and outreach for NDSSG. We have significantly expanded our work beyond Nottingham, reaching families across Mansfield. North Nottinghamshire, and the wider county. This expansion has enabled us to engage with more families than ever before. offering a diverse programme of support. activities. and community-building opportunities. To help illustrate the breadth of our work. we've provided a visual breakdown of activities by age group and location. While some events may appear lo target specific age groups, please not8 the following- Our Baby and Toddler Group runs fortnightly throughout the year. Our Nottingham and Mansfield Warriors Football, Nottingham. Mansfield and North Notts Dance Warriors, and the Sing & Sign Choir sessions run weekly and ar8 inclusive of all ages and learning disability, from approximately 4-5 years old through to individuals in their 40s and 50s. By the end of the year these groups were seeing in excess of 100 members every week. All age-specific activities are accessible to all members, regardless of their location across the county.
Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group 2024 Activity & Impact Timeline January Nearly 300 '0ur Journey, books sold to families and professionals. BBC News featured the Nottingham Dance Warriors. resulting in approximately 10 new volunteers. New groups launched: Mansfield Dance Warriors and Mansfield Warrlors United FC. Existing weekly groups (Nottingham Dance Warriors, Nottingham Warriors United, Baby & Toddler Group) resumed after the holidays. Choir group Sing & Sign Together estsblished as a regular session. NDSSG was selected as Charity of the Month by the Nottingham Panthers, raising £1.000. February 16 baby welcome bags were distributed via local paediatricians in Nottingham and Mansfield ready for the yèar ahead. Hosted a Valentine's Disco for members aged 16+ March Delivered five World Down Syndrome Day events across Newark. Mansfield, Retford, and Nottingham. Released our World Down Syndrome Day video. Nottingham Dance Warriors and the Choir performed a live show at the Squire Performing Arts Theatre. April Hosted a sensory Easter event for young families, including music and an Easter egg hunt. Organised an Outdoor Pursuits Day (zip wire, dimbing, campfire activities) for &15s and 16+ groups. Mansfield Dance Warriors and Choir perfomied at the Portland Newstart Theatre. Nottingham Warriors United took part in a penalty shootout at Notts County FC. May Narrowboat trip and picnicfor &15s, including park games. Bowling event for Nottingham Dance Warriors. A group of 16+ members enjoyed a residential weekend at Butlin's. June Narrowboat trip and BBQ games day for the 16+ group.
Nottinghamshlre Down's Syndrome Support Group Secured sponsorship from six local businesses to cover kits. trophies, and more for all Warriors United football teams. July Wrest]ing night out for 16+ members. BIG Nottingham Playhouse Dance Show with over 150 participants from all dance groups. Presented end-of-term awards to all Dan Warriors and Warriors Untted participants. Hosted a Summer Fun Day for young families with outdoor play, water activities. an ice cream van. and music. August Welcomed new trustees from across the (x)unty. Held a Pirate & Princess Workshop (dance. crafts. and games) for >15s. Organised a bowling and karaoke night for 16+ members. September All weekly clubs resumed following the summer break. Organised a trip to White Post Farm for under 5s. wth over 150 participants. Following the dosure of the Monty Hind venue. all Nottingham activtties successfully relocated to Nottingham Girls. High School (speaal thanks to them). Launched North Notts Dance Warriors. October Distributed new football kits to Mansfield Warriors Untted and North Notts Dance Warriors. Hosted an all-age Fancy Dress Disco at Forest Town Arena. Ran Space-themed VrkShopS (dan. crafts. games) for ages >15. Warriors United teams received their new sponsored shirts. Nottingham Warriors United attended a Nottingham Forest training s&ssion, including a press conference Nuno Espiriio Santo. which went viral! Mansfield Warriors United served as Guards of Honour at Mansfield Town FC. November Launched Saturday afternoon drop-in sessions for young families in Nottingham. Organised a pub meal for 16+ members. Nottingham Warriors Untted representstives Joseph & Matt featured in a photoshoot for Nottingham Forest's Christmas Mpaign. Warriors United players attended Forest vs Ipswch. completing a lap of honour and meeting club owner Evangelos Marinakis.
Nottinghamshlre Down's Syndrome Support Group Dernber We received the generous grfi from Mr Martnakis of 10 season tickets for Warriors United players to attend Nottingham Forest matches for the rest of the season. Representatives Ashton. Isla. and Joseph participated in a BBC Radio interview about the link between Warriors United and Nottingham Forest. The BBC filmed a television feature on Mansfield Dance Warriors. Warriors United players attended a Nottingham Forest Christmas Paty. Hosted our NDSSG Christmas Party. welcoming over 350 attendees for food. fun, dancing. prizes. crafts. and Santa Claus. Held dedicated Baby & Toddler Christmas party and a Warriors Untted Christmas event at Red Kangar(K). Delivered Christmas perfonnances and diso)s across all Dance Warriors groups. Created a Christrnas video featuring 135 indivtduals with Dovm syndrome. tttled It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Closing Remarks As we refiect on 2024. Y exiend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has contributed to this vibrant community: To all volunteers. whelher offering time regularly or as a one-off-thank you. Your dedication makes all of this possibl8. To our fundraisers and donors-your generosity helps sustain and grow our wor To every parbcipant. vthether attending weekly or just on¢Ahank you for showing up and being part of the NDSSG family. To those who have supported families quietly and compassionately behind the scenes-your kindness matters. Thank you for belng part of this incredible journey. We look forward to even more opportunities. inclusion. and connection in 2025. The charitys policy on SerVeS The charity has no specific KK)licy with regard to the level of reserves. Signed on behatf of the chartvs trustees- Signed Diane Pasto. Chaimian & Trustee Date
Independent examlner's report to the trustees of Nottinghamshlre Down's Syndrome Support Group for the year ended 31 December 2024 I report to the tTUStees on my examination of the accounts of Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions glven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respgct of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act: or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have Come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this r8POrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 0311012025 Signed John O'Brien Msc, FAIA, FCIE Employee of Community Accounting Plus Date
Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31 December 2024 2023 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds UnTestricted Rostrl¢ted Funds Funds Receipts Bar4< inierest (nellgross) Grants & donations Fees from members Proceeds from events Book sales Total receipts 86 21362 15508 1995 1950 40901 165 8438 22911 2633 945 35091 165 16493 22911 2633 945 43147 8055 8055 Payments Ri)om Hi Purchases EqLwpment Trips (1 16+ Group) Events Christmas Party Regular meetiros Admin Volunteer E4)enses Baby Bag Expenses Football CoactrEs Baby GroL¥) Dae Warriors Equipment - Football Football - Warriors Utd FuTrdraisiro costs Makaton 16+ Group Book costs Total payments 1800 1233 251 5610 3331 1233 281 6001 3331 216 4529 30 391 2986 294 1064 1567 154 1567 154 285 39 1050 2203 7816 918 1161 285 50 13681 1060 2350 1110 16031 3692 19 493 5323 9015 19 1682 310 1389 1785 27560 1190 229 30310 229 40939 10628 13341 9976 23317 Net receiptsl(payments) Cash furxls at start of tkis period Cash funds at end of thls perlod 4781 16121 20902 {2573) 7198 4623 2208 23317 25525 Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group
Statement of assets and Ilablllties at 31 December 2024 2023 2024 Cash assets Bank accounts Noto 23317 23317 25525 25525 Other monetary assets Prepaym8nts 50 50 30 30 Assets retained for the charity's own use GerEral equiprrErt. Liabilities Creditors These financial ststements are accepted on behalf of the charity by: Signed Andrew Coppins, Trus Date
Nottlnghamshlre Down's Syndrome Support Group Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipts and payments accounts cnntain a summary of money received and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash received and sh spent will indude transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand. 2. Grants & donations Unrestricled Restricled Total SkilL8 Ltd 500 4000 4000 1500 455 1000 1500 600 1277 5661 16493 TecFEmart Edwalton PCC Recon services Barratt FouTrJation RWBILoThJleys HMRC CIBrities SLThlry grants & dorBtK)r Total 600 1271 3. Funds anatysis Owiing Re¢elpts (Payn*nts) Closing Restrlcted funds Winrfr8d Eileen Kemp Tru8t Football - WarrM)rs Utd Music sessions )ttiroham LkJtNErsty FKJspital ctrprity Edwalton PCC - baby bags 1401 339 3620 1836 (1401) (5323) (3620) 7600 2616 1836 171 4623 455 285 7196 Unrestrided funds General 16121 16121 35091 35091 30310 30310 20902 20902 10
Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group The specrfic purtK)ses for vh)ich th8 funds are to be applied are as follows: Winrfred Eileen Kemp Trust- Funding for Makaton activities £1,190. 16+ group activities £211. Football - Shirt Sponsorship of Warriors FC for ktt and events Music sessions- Winifred Eileen Kemp Trust- Funding reiVed to support music sessions in our baby group and Mansfield start up activities. Nottingham University hospitsl (*aritylEdwalton PCC - Funding received to SUPF)Ort the Baby Bags we put together to be given out through the paediatricians in hospitals in the county to all families who have a child with Down's Syndrome. Prepayments Membership 30 30 5. Credltors Independent examination fee 564 6. Trustees. remuneration During the accounting period, lh8 Charity purchased Trustee Indemnty Insurance for the sum of £1.000,000 through the Dovffl's Syndrome Association. Twstees reiVed no expenses. remuneration or beneffts in this period. 7. Related party transactions There were no related party transactions in this pertod. 11
Nottlnghamshlre Down's Syndrome Support Group 8. Glossary of terms Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting period. Prepayments: These are ser¥ices that the charity has paKJ for in advance. but not used during the accounting period. Restricted funds: These are furKls given to the charity, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor. but slill within the general objects of the charity. 12