Charity Registration Number 1207519 HEADWAY BATH & DISTRICT TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2025
Headway Bath & District Charity Information year end 31 December 2025 Trustees C Webb L Dysch L Maendl A Hinchley K Moyse T Youngman S Harrower P Watts lappointed 21 March 20251 C Belmont (appointed 21 November 20251 Principal Address Fairfield House 2 Kelston Road Bath BA1 3QJ Independent Josh Kingston BSC, FCA Examiner Burton Sweet Limf(ed The Clock Tower 5 Fadeigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1UR
Headway Bath & District Trustees, report for year end 31 December 2025 structure Governance and Management of the Charity The Headway Bath & District CIO112075191 was established in March 2024 to lake over the activities of the unincorporated charity 110778541. On 31 December 2024, the assets were transferred from the unincorporated charity to the CIO, which will continue to carry out the same charitable activities. The charty is governed by a conslilulion dated March 2024. This gives the Management committ of Headway Bath & District the power to manage the charity. In October 1999 the former unincorporated charity was registered with the Charity Commission and applied lo become an affiliated group of Headway- the brain Injury association thus committing to work within its rules of affiliation, which continLJes going forward under the new CIO. When recruiting new trustees, we seek individuals who can enhance our charity by bringing valuable skills, either through expertise in acquired brain injury or through business and markets'ng acumen, essential to the effective operation of our organisalion. Objectives and Activities of the Charity Headway Bath & District's purposes, as set out in the objects contained within the Charity's governing document are. The relief, support and rehabilitation of persons who have suffered head injuries through illness or accident and who reside in Bath and the surrounding area I'the area of benefit l and to provide support and assistance to the families and carers of such persons by the provision of such services and facilities as may be required from time to time in furtherance of these objects. The charity provides ils ServIS across Bath and Northeast Somerset, as well as parts of Wiltshire. The administration office is based at Fairfield House on the outskirts of Bath. Our main activities in relation to the objectives are.. Day Centre: The charity provides a safe Spa for sccial and cognitive rehabilitation, peer support and a combination of different group-based or individual aclivib'es that are carefully planned and tsilored lo suit the specific clients allending. Day centre sessions lake pla al the Percy Community Centre in Bath city ntre and are aimed al supporting cognitive rehabililalion and learning or relearning skills around areas such as executive function, orientation, insight, managing emotions, improving memory, physical activity and wellbeing, amongst many others. We promote peer learning and encourage clients to share experiences and support each other.
Headway Bath & District Trustees. report for year end 31 December 2025 Activity Groups: These groups usually lake place 'out and about. either walking (with a focus on improving mobility and road safety, as well as orientation and memorising routes), or we arrange adapted physical activity sessions and visits to places of interest le.g., exhibitions, wellbeing and art workshops, cafés, community spaces, gardens, parks elcl. These sessions promote independence and confidence when out in the community and encourage social connection. The charity utilises volunteers to help at all day centre and group sessions and have recently developed a great partnership wlh the University of Bath offering volunteering and plament opportunities for students lo gain valuable experience working directly with those affected by brain injuries and learning different approaches lo Cnitive and social rehabilitation. Outreach: The charity's outreach service uses a person-centred and oulcomes-based approach to support brain injury survivors on a one-ltrone basis - either in the individual's home or local community. Using l-slatemenls and functional assessment tools, staff support clients lo work towards identified goals lo regain Independen and readjust lo life in the community. Examples of this could include Ibul are not limited tol support through cognitive rehab activities", communication and life skills, personal affairs," maintaining conditions of tenancy", money and budget management,. support wth accessing the community or attending appoinlmenls., preparation for becoming a volunteer and back to work supporL Our outreach support also acts as a monitoring and preventative measure against deterioration in physical and mental health and cognitive impairment. Staff are able to support clients to observe signs and symptoms of a decline in health, are able to refer onwards lo health and social care professionals and provide advocacy and representation at appointments and joint meetings. Raising Awareness: The charity continues to raise awareness of brain injury within the local community. We hosted our annual fundraiser during national 'Aetion for Brain Injury, week, showcasing the work of clients, raising awareness, and promoting our services. We held threefurther fLJndraising events in the year highlighting the work of Headway whilst raising valuable funds.Weattended various health and social care team meetingslo talk about acquired brain injury and how our support can help those affected. We opened up conversations with other organisalions in the local area lo raise awareness and talk about how we can work together le.g.BANES Carer's centre,Universily of Balh,Balh College, Better, RUHI. We have also continued to develop our social media presence raising awareness and sharing various campaigns throughout the year. Our monthly views across Fabook and Instagram has increased from 420 in January 2025, 10 9.4k in December 2025.
Headway Bath & District Trustees. report for year end 31 December 2025 How our Activities Deliver Public Benefit The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims, objectives and opeffttions. They are of the opinion that the provision of the range of services Ilisled abovel enables Headway Bath & District to meet ils obligation to provide public benefit. We have a wide range of service users from backgrounds that reflect the local population that we setve. Achievements and Performance 2025 has been a year of continued growth for Headway Bath and District. Main achievements.. Commenced trading under our new CIO Icharity number 12075191 from 1 $1 January 2025. Supported 33 clients across 3 local authority areas through 1".1 outreach and group attendance, an increase of 180/0 year on year. Our new CRM went live in April 2025 allowing us to manage our data in a more robust way, and provide a more joined up service lo our clients. We launched our Hospital Liaison service in September 2025. Our Family Support Coordinator attends the neurology ward al the Royal United Hospital on a weekly basis. where she provides emotional and practical support to patients and their carers. Partnered with several other organisalions to deliver Servi$, including Bath College, Beller Health, England Netball, Bath City Foundation, All Cycle Bath & Wesl, Westport, Roman Baths, Holborn Museum, Victoria Art Gallery, National Trust and Fairfield House. Clients were able to enjoy sailing, accessible cycling, yoga, and golf all funded by a Sports England grant awarded al the end of 2024. Grew our fundraising focus, organising a Barn Dance and Quiz Night alongside other initiatives SLJch as a stall at Bath Xmas Market and carol singing. A supporter cycled to Paris to raise funds for us, and our elients did a virtual cycle from Bath to Paris, gelling sponsorship for their combined effort. Overall our fundraising events and donations raised £9,095, up three-fold on last year, and increased the awareness of Headway Bath and District. £5,305 was raised in grant funding over the year. This money was spent on a day trip to Weston-super-mare, paying for sports equipment, and the majority will be spent in 2026 on resilience activities. We were selected to be a local cause in the Coop Local Community Fund scheme. A project was completed identifying the unmel needs of Ial people with ABI'S using feedback from professionals working in the field to inform the future direction of our services. We continue lo offer a Carers Support Café on a monthly basis and attendance has grown by 200/0. Continue lo attend team meetings of BANES and Wiltshire's social work teams and Neuro Teams to raise the awareness of Headway Bath and increase referrals. Hosted placement students from Bath Spa University, The University of Bath and Bath College In areas such as Health Psychology, Psychology, Heath & Social Care and Business Management. Became a member ofthe Community Wellbeing Hub within BANES.
Headway Bath & District Trustees. report for year end 31 December 2025 We have been raising awareness through social media. We are now posting 3 limes aweek, and reaching views of9.4k in December 2025 across Inslagram and Facebook. We also launched a Tik Tok account in December 2025. Some of our prlorltles for 2026 Include'.- Build relationships wth local partners lo enhanee the work we do and continue to increase referral rates. To create a monthly support group for people with milder acquired brain injuries lo attend for peer support. To focus on expanding our day service to satellite locations outside of central Bath. To gain a sports grant to allow us lo continue delivering lots of aCSsIble sports sessions, which our clients have loved in 2025. To obtain further funding lo expand the service of the Carers Community to allow for some 1..1 support for carers. To obtain funding lo increase our support within the hospital setting for patients and their families during this critical time. To increase our fundraising activities to raise more unrestricted funds lo invest in the charity. To review our current group structures lo adapt to meet the needs of our current client group. Financial Review The trustees are satisfied that the charity's expenditure has been properly controlled and that all costs incurred are for the furtherance of the charity's objectives. The charity's income from all sources amounted to £182,52712024'. £159,616). The charity thanks all ils funders and supporters for their work and generosity. Total expenditure amounted to £169,150 12024.. £155,920 excluding the donation lo the CIO). The surplus for the year amounted to £13,37712024". surplus of £3,896). This has increased the net funds available lo £118,27812024. £104,901). The Trustees aim lo maintain free reserves equivalent to 6 months of operating costs. being £84,575. The current unreslricled reserves level is above this target. The Trustees consider this may be justified in the short term because the charity is in a period of growth and rising costs, with planned commitments, staffing requirements and service development under review.
Headway Bath & District Trustees. report for year end 31 December 2025 Trustees. Responsibilities The charity's trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordan applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applies to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statement for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the Iruslees are required lo.. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly., Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP, Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent", Slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that musl be disclosed and explained in the financial slalements., Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient aecounling records that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deedlconslilution. 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. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, rep)rt above. Approved by the trustees on 21 August 2026 And signed on their behalf by.. Samantha Harrower Chair
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Headv4ay Bath & District I report to the trustees on my examination of the aceounls of Headway Bath & District (the Charity) for the year ended 31 DeTrmber 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 I'the Acl'l. 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 given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect 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 mallers 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. tkKL LL Ilnt Josh Kingston BSC, FCA Burton Sweet Chartered Accounlanls The Clock Tower 5 Farleigh Court Old Weston Road Flax Bourton Bristol BS48 1 UR Dale.. 21 August 2026
HEADWAY BATH & DISTRICT RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 RECEIPTS Client Fees Grants Donations, Fundraising & other income Bank interest received 166,593 125 9,095 1,534 177.347 166.593 5.305 9.095 1.534 182.527 147,815 7,108 3,775 918 5,180 TOTAL RECEIPTS 5,180 159.616 PAYMENTS Costs of charitable activities Wages and other staff costs Stsff travel Training costs Volunteer expenses Membership (to Headway UK) Professional services Accounting & Audrt fees HR Support Other professional services Event & cost of fundraising Events Fundraising costs Operating Costs Rent Insurance Office and telephone costs Subscriptions (Zoom, ICO, 3SG, local giving) IT consuanCY Iwebsile costs) Publishing and printing Equipment Stationery & post Bank charges Miscellaneous expenses 135,366 4,799 2,658 596 595 100 138.024 5.395 595 100 284 125,430 4,167 102 798 157 1,164 1,460 2,608 1,164 1.460 2.608 3,809 1,178 2,613 669 1,627 2,240 2.909 1.627 686 205 10.304 1,945 431 416 10.720 1,945 431 11,872 1,792 764 452 403 262 150 50 60 970 816 816 33 60 979 33 60 979 TOTAL PAYMENTS 162,545 6,605 169,150 155,92D NET RECEIPTSIIPAYMENTSI 14,802 11,4251 13,377 3,696 Cash funds brought forward 97.793 7,108 104.901 101,205 CASH FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 112,595 5,683 118,278 104.901
HEADWAY BATH & DISTRICT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Cash funds Current account Savings account Pety cash 30,588 87,669 21 44,095 60,785 21 Total Assets 118,278 104,901 Liabilities Accruals 11,3321 17201 Total Liabilities 11,3321 17201 Cash reserves General funds Brought forward Net receiptsllpayments} for the year Total 97,793 14.802 112,595 87,365 10.428 97,793 Rastrictod funds Sports England Brought forward Net receiplsiipaymenlsl in the year Total 5,108 4,905 203 5,108 5,108 Saturday Hospital Brought forward Net reip1s/(payrnen1s} in the year Total 2,000 19201 1,080 2,000 2.000 Quartet Resilience Brought forward Net receiplsllpaymenlsl in the year Total 4,840 4,840 4,400 4,400 Postcode Lottery Brought forward Net reIp1s/{paYMen1s} in the year Total 9,000 9,000
HEADWAY BATH & DISTRICT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Cash reserves Icontinuedl Coombe Down Holiday Trust Brought forward Net CeIptS/(payMenI$} in the year Total Restricted funds total Brought forward Net reip1s/(paYMen1SI in the year 7,108 11,4251 5.683 13,840 16,7321 7,108 Total cash reserves 118,278 104,901 At1Jan25 Income Expenditure Transfers At 31 Dec 25 Movement in funds General funds 97,793 97,793 177,347 177,347 162,545 1162,5451 112,595 112,595 Restricted funds Fund 1.. Sports England Fund 2.. SalLJrday Hospital Fund 3.. Quartet Resilience Fund S.. Coombe Down Holiday Trust 5,108 2,000 14,9051 19201 203 1.080 4,400 4,400 780 17801 7,108 5,180 16,605 5,683 Total funds 104,901 182,527 169,150 118,278 The prior year period presented in these accounts shows the final period of the former unincorporated charty 11077854). On 31 December 2024, this charity donated all of its net assets and funds to Headway Bath & Distrid CIO (charity number 12075191, shown as the current period above. This comparison is made as the CIO charty has the same objectives, with the activities previously carried out by the unincorporated charity continuing under the new CIO. 10
HEADWAY BATH & DISTRICT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Prior year Movement in funds At1Jan24 Income Expenditure Transfers At 31 Dec 24 General funds 87,365 87,365 152,508 152,508 142,080 1142,0801 97,793 97,793 Restricted funds Fund 1.. Sports England Fund 2.. Saturday Hospital Fund 3.. Quartet Resilience Fund 4.. P05tcode Lottery 5,108 2,000 5,108 2,000 4,840 9,000 14,8401 19,0001 13,840 7,108 113,8401 7,108 Total funds 101,205 159,618 1155,9201 104,901 Fund 1.. Sports England This fund represents funding received towards sporting aclDlities including sailing, cycling and golf. Fund 2. Saturday Hospitsl Fund This fund represents funding received towards support for carers of people with ABI'S thilst they are still in hospital. Fund 3.. Quartet Resilience This fund represents funding received towards improving the resilience of Headway Bath including paying marketing materials and networking opportunities in 2026. Fund 4. Postcode Lottery This fund represents funding re¢eived towards paying for a Development Worker and Carer Support Coordinator. Fund S.. Coombe Down Holiday Trust This fund represents trust funding reiVed lo lake a group of clients to Weston-super-mare on a day trip including transport, lunch and staffing costs. Samantha Harrower Chair 11