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STOMPING GROUNDS NORTH EAST CIO

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 August 2025

Charity number 1205717

STOMPING GROUNDS NORTH EAST CIO

TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT

For the year ended 31 August 2025

The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2022, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

1. Objectives and activities

We are the largest Forest School Association approved organisation in the UK. We have Therapeutic Forest Accreditation, are Ofsted registered, and have received recognition nationally for the cutting edge work we do, supporting marginalised communities and young people to improve mental and physical wellbeing using therapeutic practices in the outdoors.

We have excellent relationships with a range of other forest schools, therapeutic providers and alternative provisions. Our reputation is that of excellence, expertise, and as leaders in the sector.

Stomping Grounds exists to establish and maintain forest school settings in woodland areas providing opportunities for communities to reconnect with nature & improve their health and wellbeing. We run regular group sessions open to the general public and 1:1 and group sessions for children with additional needs. We also run holiday clubs, an Early Years setting and long term projects providing specialist services to neuro-divergent children & young people. Our work tackles inequality by offering a space for those who have not thrived in a traditional learning environment, this includes care leavers & children who have experienced childhood trauma.

2. Achievements and performance

During this reporting period, Stomping Grounds CIO delivered inclusive, nature-based provision across eight sites in the North East, supporting children, young people and families who face barriers to access, wellbeing and education. Our work is rooted in a commitment to equity of access, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity-affirming approaches, creating spaces where participants feel safe, valued and able to belong.

We worked in partnership with a wide range of organisations including local authorities, schools, community groups, health and cultural organisations, and specialist providers. These partnerships strengthened delivery, reduced duplication, and ensured provision was responsive to local need. We are grateful to the trusts, foundations and statutory funders whose support made this work possible.

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Across the year, 1,941 participants engaged with our provision. Equality monitoring data was available for 1,682 participants, providing insight into who is accessing our work and how effectively we are reaching communities facing the greatest barriers.

These figures demonstrate that our provision is successfully reaching children, young people and families who are often excluded from mainstream education, outdoor learning and community activity. Full demographic analysis is provided in the appendices.

Our work:

Alternative Provision in Woodland Settings

We delivered year-round outdoor alternative provision for children and young people unable to access or thrive in mainstream education. Sessions prioritised emotional regulation, relationship-building, confidence and re-engagement with learning. Many participants were neurodivergent, had experienced school exclusion, or were home-educated due to unmet needs.

Wellness Sessions

Two therapeutic wellness groups ran alongside alternative provision, supporting emotional regulation, anxiety reduction and mental wellbeing through low-arousal, nature-based practice.

Reframing Autism

This programme supported autistic children and families through strengths-based outdoor sessions and peer support, shaped and delivered with neurodivergent facilitators. Families reported reduced isolation and increased confidence in understanding and advocating for their children.

Community and Family Forest School Projects

Our family sessions offer welcoming, nature-based spaces where children and their parents or carers can spend quality time together outdoors. Sessions are designed to support connection, wellbeing and confidence through play, exploration and shared experiences in woodland and green spaces. They are particularly supportive for families facing barriers to access, including those with neurodivergent children, limited access to outdoor space, or social isolation, and are delivered with a strong focus on inclusion, flexibility and belonging.

We delivered ongoing provision at:

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These projects increased access to safe green spaces in areas of high deprivation, strengthened family relationships, and reduced isolation for parents and carers.

Holiday Clubs (Six Sites)

Our inclusive holiday clubs run across multiple sites during school holidays, providing safe, supportive outdoor provision for children and young people. Sessions offer nutritious food, physical activity, creative play and tailored support for children with additional needs, including SEN and neurodivergence. Holiday clubs help reduce isolation, support wellbeing and provide positive experiences during school breaks for families who may otherwise struggle to access holiday provision.

Our holiday clubs are supported in part through Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) funding, enabling us to provide free or subsidised places, nutritious meals and inclusive activities for children who benefit most. We are grateful to the trusts, foundations, local authorities and community funders who support our work across all programmes. Their investment enables us to respond to local need, reduce barriers to access and sustain high-quality, communityled provision.

Inclusive holiday provision was delivered at:

Holiday clubs provided nutritious food, physical activity, creative play and targeted SEN support, reducing holiday hunger and supporting children who struggle with mainstream holiday provision.

Youth Provision

Targeted youth sessions supported older children and young people with social connection, confidence and wellbeing, particularly those at risk of isolation.

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Outdoor Kindergarten

Our Ofsted-registered outdoor kindergarten continued to support children aged 2-7, with particularly high levels of SEN and neurodivergence. Provision focused on individualised support, emotional regulation, communication and readiness for transition, working closely with families and professionals.

A Sense of Belonging

Belonging is central to our charitable purpose. During this period, we gathered feedback from children, young people and parents/carers on their sense of belonging within our provision.

All respondents reported increased feelings of safety, acceptance, support and connection after engaging with Stomping Grounds. The most significant increases were in feeling valued, understood and relaxed. Participants consistently highlighted the importance of trusted relationships with practitioners, freedom to engage at their own pace, and environments that affirm neurodivergent identities.

This evidence demonstrates how our person-centred, trauma-informed practice directly contributes to improved wellbeing, confidence and engagement. Selected participant voices and detailed analysis are included in the appendices.

3. Public benefit

The Board of Trustees has referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and planning its future activities. This annual report will aim to demonstrate the link between our charitable activity and how this benefits our service users.

The organisation provides significant public benefit by offering accessible, nature-based education and wellbeing opportunities to people of all ages and abilities. Our programmes are designed to promote physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing through meaningful outdoor experiences.

A core aim of our organisation is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of ability, background, or circumstance, feels welcome and supported. Through tailored activities such as bushcraft, environmental education, and team-building exercises, we empower individuals to develop confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection with the natural world. This has proven especially beneficial for children and adults with additional needs, such as autism and hidden disabilities, as we adapt our approaches to meet their unique requirements.

Our programmes also provide vital opportunities for social connection, helping to combat isolation and promote community cohesion. Families, schools, and community groups benefit from shared experiences that inspire collaboration and mutual respect, nurturing a sense of belonging and shared purpose.

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Furthermore, we prioritise environmental stewardship by educating participants about sustainability and conservation, encouraging them to become responsible caretakers of the environment. The skills and awareness gained through our activities have a lasting impact, fostering a greater appreciation for the natural world and its benefits.

By creating a safe and inclusive space for exploration, growth, and learning, our forest school enhances the wellbeing of individuals and the wider community, making a meaningful contribution to both people and planet.

4. Financial review

Stomping Grounds North East are funded by a variety of income. The total income for the year was £785,404 (2024: £61,026). This income is allocated across respective funds on the Statement of Financial Activities in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice.

The Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 August 2025, shows a surplus across all funds of £21,344 (2024: £26,585).

The Balance Sheet at 31 August 2025 shows total funds carried forward of £47,929 of which £46,683 (2024: £26,585) are restricted funds, the unrestricted reserves are £1,246 (2024: £0).

The reported cash on hand figure is substantially aligned with the charity’s underlying records. It is possible, however, that there may be a small variance, estimated to be less than £2,000. The variance is primarily attributable to a historical payroll holding account managed through Connected Voice. Further clarification is being sought regarding this account, which continues to show an outstanding balance of approximately £1,400. The trustees are satisfied that any unresolved discrepancy is not material to the overall financial position of the charity.

Acknowledge Grant funders

This year we were successful in receiving funding from Gateshead Council’s Tyne Derwent Way Project Funded by the UK Government, Community Foundation: Tyne and Wear and Northumberland and the Clothworkers Foundation.

We are extremely grateful for this support and the difference it has made to our organisation and its beneficiaries.

Reserves policy

The vast majority of the costs of running the organisation is the staff costs required to pay for practitioners, therefore Stomping Grounds aims to build three months of unrestricted reserves, as recommended by the charity commission, to cover the costs of staff redundancy and related costs in case of the dissolution of the organisation. Stomping Grounds currently operates without ongoing liabilities apart from to employees and therefore this accounts for the main factor in relation to reserves.

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The organisations aim is to build up three months of staffing costs as reserves. These reserves are needed to maintain the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding. The reserves are also needed to cover the costs of potential redundancies.

We will look to spend reserves on activities in line with the organisations ethos and in order to forward its aims however we will be mindful of achieving value for money and the need to achieve the most benefit from those reserves for its service users.

Currently the board is in agreement that the current income streams of the organisation are secure and that we are carrying out a range of activities which are vital to the communities we serve therefore we will continue to seek funds to supplement our income from appropriate charitable sources.

5. Plans for future periods

● Address under-representation where identified, including women and girls and people with physical mobility impairments

Strengthen evaluation while maintaining participant-led, relational practice

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6. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

Charity Name Stomping Grounds North East CIO Registered 1205717 Charity Number Trustees Rebecca Elton Resigned 18 Sept 2025 Gary Saunders Resigned 22 April 2026 Simon McLoughlin Rory Whaling Brittany Baggett Appointed 06 Feb 2025 Samantha Orde Appointed 14 May 2025 Sian Jones Appointed 14 May 2025 Jonathan Joures Appointed 22 April 2026 Chief Executive Officer / Founder Sophie Watkinson Registered Office The Bank 19 Derwent Street Chopwell Gateshead NE17 7HU Independent MW Accounting, Bookkeeping Examiner and Training Woodgate House Wood Street Gateshead NE11 9NP Bankers LLoyds TSB PO Box 1000 Andover BX1 1LT

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7. Structure, governance and management

Governing documents

Stomping Grounds North East CIO is a charitable incorporated organisation, governed by its constitution, adopted on 14[th] November 2023 and updated 20[th] January 2024.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected by members of the organisation at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and are eligible to stand for re-election each three years. There is a minimum of three and maximum of 12 trustees at any given time. The trustees have the power to co-opt up to three other members and agree to meet at least four times a year.

Newly appointed trustees are invited to an induction day which includes meeting with the other trustees and the Coordinator to get an overview of the work of the charity, including its constitution and its finances. Part of this day also includes a brief induction with other key staff members. Trustees are given a copy of the constitution and the previous year's annual report and accounts. Should trustee training be required, this is arranged and once a year a development day is held for all trustees and staff.

Organisation

The trustees administer the charity and the Coordinator is responsible for managing the work of the charity on a day-to-day basis.

The trustees are aware that the major risk to the organisation is lack of funding. Each quarter the risk is assessed when budgets are compared to actual spend and reserves are reviewed on a yearly basis to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover five months running costs and any possible redundancy costs.

Risk management

The management committee has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.

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8. Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statement

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for the year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

17/06/2026

Approved by the trustees on ………………….. and signed on their behalf by:

Rory Whaling (Jun 17, 2026 17:42:49 GMT+1) Rory Whaling Treasurer

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

For the year ended 31 August 2025

I report on the financial statements of Stomping Grounds North East for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 11 to 22.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2022 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Michelle Wright (Jun 18, 2026 06:53:42 GMT+1)

Michelle Wright MW Accounting Services Woodgate House 5c Wood Street Gateshead NE11 9NP Date: 18/06/2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

For the year ended 31 August 2025

----- Start of picture text -----
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income from:
Exceptional Item 6 47,959 - 47,959 -
Donations and legacies 7 7,588 7,916 15,504 -
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts 8 59,275 63,803 123,078 61,026
Other trading activities 9 388,121 210,736 598,857 -
Investments 10 7 - 7 -
Total income 502,949 282,455 785,404 61,026
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Operation of the charity 11 501,704 262,357 764,061 34,441
Total expenditure 501,704 262,357 764,061 34,441
Net income/(expenditure) and net
1,246 20,098 21,344 26,585
movement of funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward - 26,585 26,585 -
Total funds carried forward 1,246 46,683 47,929 26,585
Notes
----- End of picture text -----

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

The notes on pages 13 to 22 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Charity Number 1205717

STOMPING GROUNDS NORTH EAST

BALANCE SHEET

As at 31 August 2025

Total
2025
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
18
4,378
Total fixed assets
4,378
Current assets
Debtors
19
22,789
Cash at bank and in hand
20
50,469
Total current assets
73,259
Creditors:amounts falling due within
one year
21
( 29,707 )
Net current assets
43,552
Total assets less current liabilities
47,929
Total net assets or liabilities
47,929
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
1,246
Restricted income funds
46,683
Total funds
47,929
Notes
Treasurer
The notes on pages 13 to 22 form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on:
and are signed on its behalf by:
Rory Whaling
Rory Whaling (Jun 17, 2026 17:42:49 GMT+1)
17/06/2026		 £
-
26,685
26,685
( 100 )		 Total
2024
£
-
-
26,585
26,585
26,585
-
26,585
26,585

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

1 Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

2 Basis of accounting

2.1 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2022.

Stomping Grounds North East meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

2.2 Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £1,246 and has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.

3 Income

3.1 Recognition of income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

3.2 Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.

3.3 Grants and donations

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

3.4 Volunteer help

The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.

3.5 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

3.6 Income from membership subscriptions

Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in donations and legacies.

Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.

3.7 Investment gains and losses

This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

3.8 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the

4 Expenditure and liabilities

4.1 Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

4.2 Charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of Forest School and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.

4.3 Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

4.4 Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

4.5 Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

4.6 Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

5 Assets

5.1 Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis, the charity does not currently have any tangible fixed assets:

Equipment 20% Straight line over four years

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

Incoming resources

6
Exceptional item
Transfer of funds from unincorporated entity		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
47,959
47,959		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-		 Total
2025
£
47,959
47,959		 Total
2023
£
-

As at 31 July 2025 the assets of Stomping Grounds Forest School North East Community Interest Company, company number 10639599 were transferred to Stomping Grounds North East CIO.

Analysis of income

7
8
9		 Donations and gifts
Charitable activities
Income from grants
Groundwork UK
Community Foundation High
Sheriff
Street Games
Sir James Knott
Other trading activities
Activities and events
School and local authority
contracts
Other income
Newcastle Fund
Gateshead Council
Community Foundation
Clothworkers Foundation
Rank Foundation
Room hire
Donations received
County Durham High Sheriff
National Lottery Community Fund
Postcode Lottery Grant
Durham County Council
Haltwhistle Partnership Community Shops
Rothley Trust
Neighbourly Foundation
Other small grants		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
7,588
7,588
-
4,500
-
-
-
2,250
-
1,000
15,000
-
-
-
-
16,000
-
-
20,525
59,275
1,800
150,929
210,378
25,014
388,121		 Restricted
Funds
£
7,916
7,916
3,865
9,120
-
9,727
2,474
-
5,361
-
-
5,850
1,500
3,100
6,040
-
1,000
5,105
10,662
63,803
-
118,565
91,671
500
210,736		 Total
2025
£
15,504
15,504
3,865
13,620
-
9,727
2,474
2,250
5,361
1,000
15,000
5,850
1,500
3,100
6,040
16,000
1,000
5,105
31,187
123,078
1,800
269,494
302,049
25,514
598,857		 Total
2024
£
-
-
45,000
9,326
6,700
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
61,026
-
-
-
-
-

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

Analysis of income

10 Income from investments
Bank interest		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
7
7		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-		 Total
2025
£
7
7		 Total
2024
£
-
-

Income was £785,404 (2024: £61,026) of which £502,949 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £0) and £282,455 was restricted (2024: £61,026)

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

11 Charitable activities
Direct costs
Support costs
Staff training & conference
Website costs
Repairs and maintenance
Bank charges
Governance costs
Project staff costs
Sessional costs
Insurance
Telephone and internet
Subscriptions and membership
Small equipment
Depreciation
Independent examiner's fees for reporting on
the accounts
Professional fees
Office expenses
Rent and rates
Training costs
Project activities and events
Equipment
Supervision
Management/admin staff costs
Volunteer costs		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
1,622
4,279
1,896
12,475
449
-
-
426,785
9,957
2,828
4,464
5,902
785
3,534
3,553
673
380
6,414
14,907
-
800
501,704		 Restricted
Funds
£
160,030
50,106
150
3,392
2,067
-
480
43,991
-
1,856
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
211
74
-
262,357		 Total
2025
£
161,652
54,385
2,046
15,867
2,516
-
480
470,776
9,957
4,684
4,464
5,902
785
3,534
3,553
673
380
6,414
15,118
74
800
764,061		 Total
2024
£
8,409
-
2,500
4,944
8,550
3,238
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6,700
100
34,441

Expenditure on charitable activities was £764,061 (2024: £34,441) of which £501,704 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £0) and £262,357 was restricted (2024: £34,441)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

12 Fees for examination of the accounts

Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts
Other accountancy services paid to the examiner		 2025
£
800
1,074
1,874		 2024
£
100
-
100

There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2024: £nil)

13 Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel

Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs (defined contribution pension plan)		 2025
£
559,615
49,771
19,537
628,923		 2024
£
7,200
575
360
8,135

No employee received remuneration above £60,000 (2024: nil)

The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £35,597 (2024: £0).

14 Staff numbers

The average monthly head count was 29 staff (2024: 1 staff) and the average monthly number of full-time equivalent employees during the year were as follows:

Charitable activities
The parts of the charity in which the employee's work		 2025
Number
15.0
15.0		 2024
Number
1.0
1.0

15 Transactions with trustees

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.

Trustees' expenses

No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.

Transaction(s) with related parties

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.

16 Defined contribution pension scheme

The charitable company contributes to individual private staff pension schemes. The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity.

The employer's pension costs represent contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amount to £19,537 (2024: £360). There was £2,916 outstanding as at (2024: £0)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

17 Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.

18 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
Balance brought forward
Additions
Disposals
Balance carried forward
Depreciation
Basis
Rate
Balance brought forward
Depreciation charge for year
Disposals
Balance carried forward
Net book value
Brought forward
Carried forward
19 Debtors and prepayments (receivable within 1 year)
20
Bank current account
Short term deposits
Cash in hand
Cash at bank and in hand
Prepayments
Debtors
Other debtors		 2025
£
22,570
207
12
22,789
2025
£
16,327
32,997
1,146
50,469		 Fixtures &
Fittings
£
-
4,452
-
4,452
SL
25%
-
74
-
74
-
4,378
2024
£
-
-
-
-
2024
£
9,326
17,359
-
26,685		 Total
£
-
4,452
-
4,452
-
74
-
74
-
4,378

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

21 Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)

PAYE & NI
Deferred income
Independent examination of accounts
Other accruals
Other creditors
Activity income
Accruals
Trade creditors
Pension
School contracts		 2025
£
5,816
10,435
2,916
800
2,267
910
4,480
2,082
29,707		 2024
£
-
-
-
100
-
-
-
-
100

22 Events after the end of the reporting period

No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.

23 Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

For the year ending 31 August 2025

Fund
balances
brought
forward
Unrestricted funds
£
General unrestricted fund
-
Totals
-
For the year ending 31 August 2024
Fund
balances
brought
forward
Unrestricted funds
£
General unrestricted fund
-
Totals
-		 Incoming
resources
£
502,949
502,949
Incoming
resources
£
-
-		 Resources
expended
£
( 501,704 )
( 501,704 )
Resources
expended
£
-
-		 Transfers
£
-
-
Transfers
£
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
1,246
1,246
Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
-
-

Purpose of unrestricted funds

General unrestricted fund

The 'free reserves' of the charity

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

23 Analysis of charitable funds continued

Analysis of movement in restricted funds For the year ending 31 August 2025

Restricted funds
Gateshead Council
Community Foundation
Gateshead Riverside Project
Kindergarten
Holiday clubs
Family Fun
Youth
Re-framing Autism
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
23,961
2,624
-
-
-
-
-
-
26,585		 Incoming
resources
£
35,000
7,470
4,618
150,128
49,876
17,994
10,019
7,350
282,455		 Resources
expended
£
( 38,545 )
( 2,624 )
-
( 139,108 )
( 49,876 )
( 17,994 )
( 6,860 )
( 7,350 )
( 262,357 )		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
20,416
7,470
4,618
11,020
-
-
3,159
-
46,683

23 Analysis of movement in restricted funds continued For the year ending 31 August 2024

Restricted funds
Gateshead Council
Community Foundation
Gateshead Riverside Project
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
-
-
-
-		 Incoming
resources
£
45,000
9,326
6,700
61,026		 Resources
expended
£
( 21,039 )
( 6,703 )
( 6,700 )
( 34,441 )		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
23,961
2,624
-
26,585

Purpose of restricted funds

Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor.

Gateshead Council Gateshead Riverside Project Community Foundation Gateshead Riverside Project

Clothworkers Foundation To fund website improvements Gateshead Riverside Project Funding to support the Gateshead Riverside Project

Kindergarten Funding to provide a Kintergarten service based at Gibside

Holiday clubs Funding to provide holiday clubs to young people

Family Fun Activities for families based in the Benwell area of Newcastle

Youth Activities for young people Re-framing Autism Multi disciplinary project to provide support to neurodivergent children, young people and their families

24 Capital commitments

As at 31 August 2025, the charity had no capital commitments (2024 -£nil)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 August 2025

25 Analysis of net assets between funds

Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Cash at bank and in hand
Tangible fixed assets		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
8,164
( 6,918 )
1,247		 Restricted
Funds
£
4,378
42,305
-
46,683		 Total
2025
£
4,378
50,469
( 6,918 )
47,929		 Total
2024
£
-
26,685
( 100 )
26,585

26 Guarantee

There have been no guarantees given by the charity at 31 August 2025.

27 Debt

There is no debt outstanding which is owed by the charity and which is secured by an excess charge on any of the assets of the charity at 31 August 2025.

28 Governing document

The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation registered on 14 November 2023 as a body corporate under part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.

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