Charity No: 233555
Stroud and District Mencap Society
30 September 2024

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Stroud and District Mencap Society
Collaborating with People with a Learning Disability, their families, and
carers
Charity No: 233555
CHAIR'S REPORT
1$t October 2023 - 30th September 2024
1. Administrative information.. stroud and District Mencap is also known
as Stroud Mencap.
The Society is registered under the Charity Commissions under the
registration number 233555.
The Trustees are Jenny Stone (Chair), Beryl Neal (treasurer), Richard Stone
(Secretary), Rosemary Gadd, Mark Bone. Fulvio Naselli, Simon Lloyd
The Bankers to the Truste83 are Lloyds Bank plc, Rowcroft, Stroud, Glos.
2. Structure, Governance and Management..
The Society is a voluntary organisation affiliated with Mencap UK.
A new constitution was adopted on 25th February 2004.
In accordan￿ with the Constitution, at each AGM, one third of the
OfficerslExecutive committee retire, then electionlreappointment takes place
for a 3- year period in office.
The Official Custodian for charities (the Official Custodian) is the landlord of
the following premises on behatf of the Society.. -
Barn Lodge, Stone Haven, The Gables and Administration and Training Office
in Lovedays Mead, Folly Lane, Stroud GL5 1SB
Cotswold Grange and Cotswold Court, Brown's Lane, Stonehouse GL10 2JZ
Huddlestone and Sadlers, 16 & 17 Brimley, Leonard Stanley, Stonehouse,
GL10 3LZ
Stroud and District Mencap re￿1ve rent for the homes. By mutual agreement
there is an informal 99-year lease mutual agreement with Stroud and District
Homes Foundation Ltd. Co. "with permitted use as a residential or non-
residential institution of care, treatment and education of mentally
handicapped people.. It is under this Infomial Lease Agreement that Stroud
and District Homes Foundation provides a day-to-day care and support in
residential and tenancies for up to 40 people with a learning disability (the

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lease requires that the Homes maintain all properties to a good standard,
covering all repairs and always providing adequate insurance cover). Advi
is being sought to ensure that the homes are guaranteed to remain as homes
and for their intended purpose for the lifetime and the current seNice users
and beyond.
In 2013 the homes were valued for insurance purposes.. Barn Lodge site
£1,030,000., Cotswold Grange site £1,440,000, Brimley site £536,000. Total
valuation: £3,306,000. Huddlestone & Sadlers were then added at actual cost
I refurbishment value.
Objectives.
The objectives of the Society as set out in the Constitution are:
a) The relief of people with Learning Disability, in particular by the provision
of help and support for them and for their families, dependents, and
carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to
advance education and religion amongst persons with a leaming disability.
and
b) To provide and assist in the provision of facilities for people who have a
need thereof reason of learning disability, with the object of improving their
condition of lrfe.
Home Developments: .
> Gardens- The 'Down to Earth,, community growing scheme
htt s.'Ilwww.downtoearthstroud.co.ukl Continue to develop the homes gardens
and they are all looking beautiful. We have a new gardener who has been
working well working with residents. PS contributed £1000 with the remaining
£500 from Stroud Mencap towards a new greenhouse , based at Barn Lodge
site and the 'Potting Shed, is now established and well used by the residents.
The raised beds are looking fabulous and the residents benefit from the fresh
vegetables they have grown. Down to Earth also work at the other homes and
the gardens are looking well maintained and beautiful. The funding for Down
To Earth has been extended, it is not a full-time post and due to the fact that
the residents are encouraged to be fully involved, work takes a little longer but
the benefits are great for all the homes and Stroud & District Mencap are
continuing to fund this excellent project.
> Wellbeing coordinator- Stroud Mencap were going to jointly fund this
position with Stroud Homes but unfortunately the successful applicant felt the
role did not work with her family commitments and left after a month. At the
moment, due to funding limitations, there are no plans to replace her but it is
hoped that fijnding can be found to reinstate this post in the future
> Saddlers and Huddlestone- A wet room has been put into and en-suite to
better suit the service users needs.
> Barn LodgelStonehavenlThe Gables- a new tenant has now moved into
Stonehaven and is a wonderful addition to the little gang. He as quickly settled
in and gets on well with all the residents.

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Architect Plans have been drawn up to build on the conservatory at Barn
Lodge, this involves extending the existing conservatory (which is not used)
into the garden. It is an exciting project which is hoped to be implemented in
the future but is lower in the list of priorities. A planning application has been
submitted.
There is a plan to create a space for the residents at the side of the Gables as
at the moment there is a small garden which is not very accessible. This is
being looked at as a future development
> Cotswold gardenlGrange- We held a summer fete in in September 2024 to
show off the gardens and the news spaces. This was very well attended by
staff and residents . the weather was perfect with a great atmosphere. The
money raised has gone to fund the Staff and residents Christmas party. WE
learned a few lessons that we will take forward for the next Fete hopefully in
September 2025, especially around parking and the organisation (Kate had
put a great deal of time and work not the fete both running up to it and on the
day and we need others to take on some of the work).
We welcomed a new tenant to Cotswold Grange. it is great to see him so
settled and happy there.
Plans are in place to re-vamp the kitchen and laundry at Cotswold Grange
Stroud Homes website - htt s'.Ilwww.stroudhomes.co.ukl and Facebook page
continues to be updated by Angel, showing our lovely homes and the
activities. we offer, plus job opportunities for people to join our team.
Legal issues
All properties are now registered including deeds of easement and are now
assigned to the 'official custodian, as this ensures that deeds do not have to
be changed every time the Trustees board changes.
Buildings Sub-group- Beryl, Simon & Jenny have been attending these meetings.
This involves meeting with a smaller group from Stroud Homes- Kate, David, Chas,
lan & George to discuss maintenance and developments in the homes and agree
funding.
George has put logether an Energy Efficiency Report to ensure we are more cost
effective and eco-friendly with any future developments. This report is available on
request and is extremely thorough.
Investment- We have invested £100.000 with Hawksmoor Investment management
group whicg has now started to show an unrealised gain.
Fundraising: A raffle, stalls and a BBQ raised monFes for the Residents and staff
Christmas paty. There have been few other opportunities to raise money over this
year. Friends of SDHF have raised money to help fund other activities such as the
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The Future
Stroud and District Mencap now have subgroups, one COn￿ntrating on
Fundraising and the other Buildings and their ongoing maintenance. Beryl,
Jenny and Simon are working on the buildings subgroup and Richard,
Rosemary, Foyle, Mark and Jenny are on the fundraising group.
There are plans to improve the Cotswold Grange car park. The upper floor of
Cotswold Grange offers an ideal opportunity to be developed which will
enable the current rooms to be larger and ensuites incorporate. This is a
future goal.
The Barn Lodge conservatory will be progressed in 2025.
There are plans to develop the back area of the Gables to make it more
accessible and a pleasant place to be outside for the residents.
Thanks to Beryl Neale for managing the finances so well and making sure everything
is paid on time.
Thanks to Kate Creed for supporting with the finances and her additional support in
relation to the development of the homes, constantly looking at ways we can improve
the homes to make them wonderful places to live.
Thanks to Richard Stone for carrying out his secretarial duties.
Thanks to all our truslees on Stroud and District Mencap for their support over the
past year
Jenny Fletcher- Stone
Chair of Stroud Mencap
24th March 2025

Stroud and District Mencap Soclety
Independent Examiner Report
For the Year ended September 2024
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Stroud Men¢ap Sodety
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended
301h September 2024 which are set out on pages 6 to 11
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charit¢s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirement5 Qf the Charities Act 20111'the ACYI.
I report in respect of my examination of the charitls accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act and in corrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions glven by the
Charlty Commission un(fer section 14515llbl of the Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respert of the charity as required by section 130 of the
Act: or
the accounts do not accord with those records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandirsg of the
accounts to be reached.
Signed=
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Kathryn Creed
Currentoccupation: Finance Manager of a charitable organisatlon
Qualification:
AAT qualified
Address:
42 Hillclose Estste
Stroud
Glos
GL5 3PG
Dated:
14 November2024

Stroud and Dtstrict Mgn¢ap Soclety
Slalement of Financial Activities
For lh& year ended 30 Seplembet 2024
General
Fund
Prowrty
Homes
Account Maintenance
Idesignaledl {designated)
Year ended
30-Sep23
Total
Note
Incoming R•$our¢es
from generated funds
Voluntary Income
Actiwlies generating funds
Property rental I loan iepayments
Hira of Hall
Inleresl received
Dividend on Investment
Interest on inveslm8nt
Incominy Rèsources
from ¢hariiable actlvities
370
1111
370
2.111
139.543
180
2.342
129.182
90,000
49,543
2.915
3,514
234
2.915
3,514
234
618
1.576
Total Incoming Resour¢&s
9,143
90.000
49.543
148.686
133.898
R¢sourc8s Expended
Cost of generating funds
Charitable activities
Investment Charges
Legal & Consultancy
Govemance costs
Depreciallon
533
533
94,180
1.263
194
1,300
77,144
1.921
1,301
91.225
1.263
194
70,260
70.260
70,260
Total Resources Expended
4.751
70,260
91,420
166,430
151.926
Net Sncroa$& In resources In the year
4.392
19.740
41.877
-17.745
-18.028
Gain On disposal of Pfopety
gain on investment
7.761
7.761
-3.518
12.153
19,740
41,877
-9.984
-21,546
Balance al 30 September 2023
12,838 2.208.317
242,176
2,463.331
2.484,877
Balanco at 30 Septernber 2024
24.991 2228.0S7
200,299
2,453,347
2,463.331
The Society has no recognised galns or losses other than Iho$g shown in the above Slalement
of Financial Activities

stroud and DlstrlctMqnEapSo¢loty
8alantè Sheo¢
JO September2024
30 Septhber2W24
30 September2023
30 Sepi8mber2022
FL¥ed As5È
In¥85tments
2,500,330
106,3B2
2￿70.590
96.137
2,640,850
Current assets
Cash al Bank
Prepayments
172,693
212.036
349,631
455
2.779,4C6
2,879.380
2,99D,926
Cwrent Lmtsfitks
Rent receNed in adv*￿0
Ctedltor5
11
2.779.4C6
2,879,390
2,990,920
Deferred LiabilNie$
Longer tern loan$
326.039
416.059
6,059
2.453.347
2,463,331
1484,877
General funds
Jnated FuTrJ5
Property accounl
Hom05 MainteJHrte Res*v8
24,991
12,838
17.015
2.228,057
200.299
2,208.317
242.176
2.188,577
279,285
2,453,347
2,463.331
2,484,BTT
Approved byth¢ Commlttee and S￿n8d
Ns behair

Stroud and Dlstrlct Mencap Society
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 30 Seplernber 2024
A¢¢ountlng Polleie$
Basls of pr•paratlon of Aceounts
The fjnancial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wth the Accounb"ng and Reporting by Charilie3'.
Statement ol Recommended Practi￿ appllrAble to ¢harili8s preparing th&r accounts in accordan
wllh Ihe Flnanaal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021
(CharilEs SORP IFRS 1021. Slroud and District Mancap So¢i&ty
meets the definition of a public benefit entity urKler FRS 102. Assets and liabili*'es are initially recogni5ed at
historical cost or transaction vakue unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting poli¢y notes
The ehantty has applied Update Bulletin 2 and d￿$ not include a cash fiow ststemenl on
the grounds Ihal il is applying FRS 102 Se¢Uon 1A
Tanglble flxed assets and depreciatlon
Land and 8uildiryJs are slated on tha ba*5 of a valuation dated 3 May 2007 with subsequent additions al cost
The valuation was on the basis of open markot value in accordance wbth the practi
statements of the Roya5 Inslltule of Charter&d SuNeyors
Depreciation 2023124 15 provided at 2% straEqhl Ilne on the value of the buikliThJs
Investments
Listed investment and unil trusts are valued at mid-markel prices.
Unreali8ed and realised investment gain5 and105ses are shown net in Ihe ststemenl ol financial actwities
Other Incom•
Donations, grants and other in¢orne is recognised on receipt.
Value Added fax
Value addèd tsx 15 not reo)vèrable by the Society and is included in the Accounts with the costs
to whlch il is related
Managemènt and admlnlstrativè expenditure
Expènditure on the management and adrninistralion of the Soaety includes all expendiure not
directly related to the charitable actN1ties or to lundralslng activities.
D&slgnated Funds
The Society has created, as a designated fund, a ￿nd callad Yhè P￿PertieS Ac£ounf
of an amount equivalent lo the tx)ok v8lue of the freehold properties owned by the Society
Depreciats'on arising on these properties is charged to this account
The Cornmittee have decided that all rnonies received as Rnt on the restdential homes
provided for disabled people wll be held to megtthe cost of repairs, rnalntenance
and improvernent to those horrRs.
From Dec 15 the Society is repawng thè inlertest frèÈ loan frorn SDHF Ilor 18 Brirnley- Huddlestonel
at £5000 per month. This is being paid from the rent received. The property accountwill be increased
annually by the amount ol the loan repaid. This loan is fully repaid
From Juty 17 the Society was due to repay the interest from SDHF Ifor 17 Bn'mley- Sadlers)
at a minimtsm of £5000 per month. Repayrnents began in 2021. £290,756 paid to 30th Sept 24

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Note5 to the Accounts Iconlinuedl
Forthe year ended 30 September2024
Voluntary Incom•
202312024
202212023
MembwsNp Subscriplion$
General
10.CQ
170
370
370.00
180.00
Charltsble Tradlng Activltlès
Expendlturè on Charltsbl& actlvlll•s
202312024
202212023
Conlribullon to the maintenance
ol Slroud Mencap Hotnes
Charitable donations
Mencap- cperating expenses
90599
1.184
1.770
74989
1,440
715
93.554
77,144
Staff costs
The S¢dety has no employees.
Other actiwt*s are undertaken by volunteers who no remuneration and are reimbursgd only
for expenses incurred on behalf of the Soriety
Tanglble FrAed Assots
F￿ehOld Land and Buiklings
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-23
Cost or valuation
8130 September 2023
3,568.041
3.568,041
Cost orvaluats'on
at 30 Sèptèmb8r2024
3,568,041
3,868.041
Depreciation
At 1 October 2023
di5p¢$al
Charge for the year
997,451
927,191
70,280
70,260
1.067.711
997.451
Net book value at 30 Sept 2024
2.5CKJ,330
2,570,590
AJI the Sodety's tangible assets are used for Chadlable purposes.
Four of the buildings owned by the Society are let to Siroud & District Mencap Homes
Found*"on Ltd, Ihe company., and used by them 8$ residential hom&s for people with
leaming dis3bilibes.

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Notes to the A¢c¢unls Iconlinuedl
Forlhe year ended 30 Septsmbèr 2024
7a. Investment
3￿se￿24
9S,137
3747.6
-1263.49
7761.09
3￿&￿23
100,000
1576.22
-1920.86
-3518.19
Intere51 & dividends
Charges
galn I loss on investment
Current value
106.382
96.137
Bank 8alances
3￿se￿24
3￿ep-23
Intere51 btsaring deposits
Hul 2 interest Alc
Other a¢¢ounts
36.580
122,018
14,095
75.691
136,346
172,693
212,037
8a. Debtors I Prepayments
Oown to Earth duplicat8 paymonl
Loan5
The loan from Gloucester3hire County Council 01 £50,OW 1$ sÉ¢ured on the FKopety at Bam
Lodgè. No interest is payable and there Is no requlrernenl lor the repayrnent ol the loan
except in the event of the sale of the property. In the event ol sale the Council may be enliled
claim paymènt of 50% 01 the exTrsB ol the proceeds over the Sum of £100.IX)O plus approved
improvements Iflhls exceeds £SO.000.
Grant from SDHF for purchase 0116 Brlrn￿Y Huddlestone £316744 to be pad of * £5000
per month COmTnencing Dec 15
tong term loan fully paid by YIE 2021
Grant from SDHF for purchase of 17 Brfmley SadleTS. £229,469 + £337,345 Extensionlrefurbishments
10 30109121 to be paid at a rninimum of £5000 per month commencing Juty 17
(loan to run consecutively to Huddlestonel
£29D756 paK* since dramm down date (includes Huddlestone portion of driveway)
10 Transactions with Trustees ond eannectsd per¥on¥
No payment$we￿ rnade lo trustees, committee members or persons ¢onnected with thern, other
than in reirnbursem&nt of expenses specifically incurred on behalf ol Ihe Soaety.
11 Credltors
None
0.00
0.00
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Note5 to Ihe Accounts Icontinuedl
Fjr'ihe yearended 30 September 2024
Movement in Funds
12 Unrèstrlcted Funds
At
1 October
Incoming Oulgoing
2023 Resources Resources
Revaluation
gains & 30 september
Losses
2024
General fund
Designated funds IPropwtyl
Designated funds (Malntenance.
12838
2208317
242176
2463331
9143
90000
49543
148686
4751
70260
91420
166431
7761
24991
2228057
200299
2453347
At
1 October
Incomlng Outgoing
2022 Resources Resources
Revaluation
At
gains & 30 september
Losses
2023
General fund
Designated funds (Propety)
Designated funds IM•lntenarto
17015
2188577
279285
2484877
4716
90000
39182
133898
5375
70260
76291
151926
-3518
12838
2208317
242176
2463331
13 Analy813 of Net a$¥ets between furK
Fund balances at 30 September 2024 repmented ty.
General Designated Restricted
funds
funds
funds
Totsl
funds
Tangible fixed assets
Fixed asset investments
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net assets
Long Term Loans
2,500,330
2500330
106382
172693
106.382
136113
36580
-326059
242,495 2,210,851
-326059
2453347
Fund balances at 30 Septsrnber 2023 repre$entÈd by:
General Designated Restricted
funds
funds
fund$
Totsl
lunds
Tangible fixed assets
Ftxed asset investments
Cash al bank and in hand
Other net assets
Long Term Loans
2,570,590
2570590
96137
212037
626
416059
2463331
96.137
136346
626
75691
416059
2230222
233109
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