CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 28 November 2023 To 31 March 2025 Charity name: Positively Parkinson's Charity registration number: 1205935 Objectives and Activities SORP ferent• Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in tts goveming document Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounls. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pala 1.17 PositNely Pathwson s charitable aim is to help th(w diagnosed with Pathinson s and similar neurokwJical COndon to adjust to lifa aftar dia nosis. Being diagnosed can be Irf9 changing, but ther8 is lrfe afterdiagnws andpeople can achVe m8Atable things when given the nght support, hope and opportunities with a positive mindset. Ouraim is to provide cOmprehenve gUanCe. practKal strategi8s and anTr*ional support to help those 8ffected 8nd tt1r familtss. Parn 1.17and 1.19 Parn 1.18 The TStaeS of Positively F¥inSon s CIO fully accept Iheirrespon&bility to havè due rpgard to the publiG benefrt gu8Ce as published by the Charity CommisSn and in particular to give assurances Ihe chaiity is operating for the publK benefit and trusteas acting in the interest of their ch817ty and not forprivate benefit. Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about" SORP teference Pawa 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Pard 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance SORP releren The Charity's orAgin came trom a challenge to swim the &)lent from Gosport to Ryde on the Isle of Wuht by a team of twelve swimmers. all %wth a connection with Partinson s, ttaised fvnds for Cure Pathinson s research. Positively Parf£inson s CIO is very much focussed on Positiwty. Exerck8e, Wellbeing and Building 8 Support NehY0 for those affected, together with Iheircarets, family, fiiends, physios and medical support. We hold monthly "Walk and Talk- se&88 f0rpatts and c8rpAs 18 a genlle one hour walk around thal places of interest whKh gNes th8m tim8 to share experiences and to refresh and nerg#Se. Summary ofthe main achievements of the chanty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made lo the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole Para 1.20 Additional infomiation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 141 Investment performan against objectives Porn 1.41 Other
FRnancial Review Review of the charity's financial position al the end of the period Para 1.21 £7410.92 The inrtial penc¥l has been one of StabilisatTr and establishment. We have paid for a new websrte and rent forthe 01 spac8. One major fundrai&ng actwitypmvided most ofthe incon7e. During Ihe inthal phase ofestablishing th8 charity. we have been in a period of consolAlating and Se8hIng how we can best S8The our communty. Trtherthan spending on Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Para 1.22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.22 £2000 as a minimunp. Psfa 1.22 Para 1.24 n/a Para 1.23 Additional inforniation {optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. The charity s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document Para 1_25 Trust deed How is the charity constituted? Para 1.25 Glo i ated Trustee selection methods including details of any ¢onslitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Tnjstees elected democratically with each urrentmernber hawng equal weighting. The l ahvays b8 an cthl numberof twsteos. Additional information (optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction and training of trustees Pata 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works P8fa 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
Reference and Administrative details Charit name Other name the chari uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Positively ParkinsorR S 1205935 Unrt 18. Keynor 8ams. Keynor Lane, Sidlesham ChheSter, West Sussex P020 TNG Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan Trustse namg Offic• lif any) Dates acted if not for whole year Anya Starting Peler Bums Chair 1 May 2025 onwards 23 November 2023 Miles Selby 1 May 2025 onwards Corporate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Director n¥mè rtwasa roved Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Date8 acted if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behaEf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets Additional infomiation {optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation) Type of Namo Address adviser Profossional Vicky Knight 5 Newbury Place. Warsash, Southampton S0319TH Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members Ioptional infonnationl Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke rsonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturels) Full name(sl Position leg Secretary. Chair, et¢) Anya Starfing Chair Date 3 November 2025 Signature{s) Full namels) Position leg Secretary. Chair, etcl Peter Bums Date 3 November 2025 Signaturelsl Ll Full namels) Position leg Secretary, Chair, et¢) Selby Date 3 November 2025
Positively Parkinson’s Trustees’ Summary of Income and Expenditure For the period 28 November 2023 to 31 March 2025
Positively Parkinson’s is a registered charity established to support individuals living with Parkinson’s through community initiatives, exercise programmes, education and wellbeing activities. In accordance with our governance responsibilities, the Trustees present this summary of income and expenditure for the period 28 November 2023 to 31 March 2025.
Financial Summary
| Description Amount (£) |
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| Total Income £11,935.16 |
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| Total Expenditure £4,224.84 Net Position £7,710.32 Assets £0 |
During this period, income was generated through fundraising events and donations. Expenditure relates to delivery of charitable activities, including programme costs, event expenses, operational |
| support, and essential running | costs necessary for the charity’s activities. |
The charity held no fixed assets during this period. All funds remaining at the period end will be carried forward to support future charitable activities in alignment with our mission.
Trustee Statement
The Trustees confirm that:
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The financial information presented above is a true and accurate summary of the records maintained for the stated period.
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The charity has been managed in accordance with its constitution and charitable objectives.
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Funds have been applied solely in furtherance of the charity’s purposes.
Trustee Signatures
| Trustee Signatures | ||
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| Name | Date | Signature |
| Anya Starling | ||
| Peter Burns | ||
| Miles Selby |
Charity no 1205935
Positively Parkinson’s
Annual Report 2025