Charity No: 233555 Stroud and District Mencap Society 30 September 2025
local me cap stroud and District Mencap Society Collaborating with People with a Learning Disability, their families, and carers Charity No: 233555 Annual General Meeting {AGM) Date 25th March 2026 CHAIR'S REPORT 1st October 2024 - 30th September 2025 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, Christine Gordon. The Bankers to the Trustees 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 accordance 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 behalf 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
local me cap Stroud and District Mencap receive rent for the homes including the Gables and Cotswold Court which became Supported Living services on 5th September 2020. By mutual agreement there is an infomal gg-year lease mutual agreement with Stroud and District Homes Foundation Ltd. 1th 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 lease requires that the Homes maintain all properties to a good standard, covering all repairs and always providing adequate insurance cover). Advice 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 service 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. 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 advan education and religion amongst persons with a learning 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 life. Home Developments: _
Sabrina has been doing an excellent job in her role of Ading Registered Manager (formalised by CQC in Oct 25), things are much more positive now and the homes are a rewarding, happy environment for those who live and those who work there Gardens- The 'Down to Earth., community growing scheme continue to develop the homes gardens and they are all looking wonderful, with neat gardens and productive raised beds. Numerous service users are involved in the gardening project, they get outside in all weathers and are proud and enthusiastic about their work. Wellbeing coordinator- Lauren Hunt has joined as our activity coordinator and has aSready made a huge impact on the well-being of the residents, ensuring they are involved in activities such as party planning and artworks. Lauren has made a great addition to the team. Lauren will be the key person
local me cap organising activities such as the garden fetes which will take a lot of pressure off Kate Creed.
Sadlers and Huddlestone- Sadlers required some roof repairs Barn Lodgelstonehavenrrhe Gables- The wet room in Barn Lodge was refurbished as well as the upstairs bathroom and funds allocated for the Laundry which was completed after the year end. Stone Haven wet room was also refurbished Architect designs and Planning permission were sought for the proposed conservatory for Barn Lodge Stroud Mencap financially supported 'Jonno' in buying a bike shed Cotswold Grangelcotswold Court- Cotswold court had a new kitchen that also involved blocking an unnecessary door way and creating cupboard space. They also had a new immersion heater and some of the doors were replaced. Cotswold Grange bath was replaced. Stroud Homes website- htt s'.Ilwww.stroudhomes.co.ukl continues to be updated, showing our lovely homes and the activities, we offer, plus job opportunities for people to join our team. The Lodge, on the Hoburne holiday park site was purchased with SDHFL legacy funds, which were left by families for the purpose of enhancing the lives of service users. There remain concerns that the Lodge is not being used to its full potential, Kate has produced a leaflet (see attached) which we hope will promote the use of the Lodge. Energy management Policy- George has produced a draft policy, s attached Stroud Homes have increased the rent levels. Kate outlined the existing rent costs and it is interesting to see how the rent is decided, based on last year or projections for rna1ntenan pay this year:_ Rent is currently set at £170 per week at all sites except Sadlers which is £190 due to the specialist nature of the building and resulting additional costs. Legal issues None Buildings Sub%roup- Beryl, Simon & Jenny have been attending these meetings. This involves meeting with a smaller group from Stroud Homes- Kate, David, Chaz. lan & George to discuss funding for Maintenan and developments in the homes. The bungalow next door to Sadlers had come up for sale, we briefly looked into purchasing it, looking at the pro's and cons however it was snapped up by another buyer. Investment- We have invested £100.000 with Hawksmoor Investment management group and Beryl will feedback on the latest developments and we have been asked whether we want to increase our investment, this will be discussed in our meeting.
local me cap Fundraising". Unfortunately we did not manage to organise a fete or raffle this year but there are plans for the forthcoming year. The last Garden Fete at Cotswold Grange was on 14th September 2024. It was well attended, the atmosphere was great and fun was had by all. The funds from this were used for a Christmas paty attended by service users, staff, families and Trustees and was a lovely opportunity to have the whole organisation together The Future Stroud and District Mencap have subgroups, one COnntrating 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 look into the feasibility of the upper floor of Cotswold Grange being developed to create bedroom and a bathroom, allowing the existing bedrooms to be enlarged with ensuites. The Barn Lodge conservatory will be addressed in 2026. There are plans to develop the back entrance to the Gables to make it more accessible and a pleasant place to be outside for the residents, we have reiVed costs for this project and this will need discussing in our meeting. 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, continuing to look 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 trustees on Stroud and District Mencap for their support over the past year Jenny Fletcher- Stone Chair of Stroud Mencap 11th March 2026
Stroud and District Mencap Societv Independent Examiner Report For the Year ended Septernber 2025 Independent Examinels Reportto the Trustees ol Stroud Mencap Society I report to the charity trustees on my examinatlon of the account5 of the charity for the year ended 30, Septembèr 2025 whlch are set out on pages 6 to 11 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charitvs trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirnents of the Charities Act 20111'the ACVI. I report in respect of my eKamination of the charitls accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions Biven by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner'$ statement I have completed my examination. I confirffl that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me eause 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 the accounts do not accord with those records I have no concern5 and 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. Signed.. Kathryn Creed Current Otcupation: Finance Managerof a char¢table organrsation Qualification: Tqualified Address: 42 Hillclose Estate Lightpill Stroud Glos GL53PG Dated: 2 January 2026
stroud and District Mencap Soeiety Slalemenl of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025 General Fund Property Homes A¢¢ounl Maintenance Idesignatedl (design8ledl Year ended 30-Sep-24 Total Note Incoming Resources from generated fund8 Voluntary Income A¢livilies generating funds Property rental I loan repayrnents Hire of Hall Inteiesl r$1ved Dividend on investment 210 10 210 10 139,921 370 2,111 139.543 60.000 79.921 3,246 2,613 S2 3.246 2.613 52 2,915 3,514 234 Interest on inveslrnenl Incoming Resouregs from eharltable acllvlti&s Total Incoming Resources 6.130 60.000 79.921 146,052 148,686 Rgsources Expended Cost ol generating funds Gharilable a¢livilies Investment Charges Legal & Consultancy Govemance cost5 Depreciation 792 1,786 1,082 792 533 94,180 1.263 68,724 94,180 1.082 7a 70.260 70.260 70.260 Total Resources Expended 3.660 70.260 68.724 166.314 166.430 Net ineraasè In resources in the year 2,470 -10.260 11,197 3.407 -17,745 Gain on disposal of property gain on investment 8,629 8.629 7,761 11,099 -10.260 11,197 12.037 Balance al 30 S8plember 224 24,991 2,228.057 2DO.299 2A53,347 2.463,331 Balance at 30 September 2025 36,090 2,217.797 211.496 2,465,384 2,453.347 The Society has no recognised gains or losse8 olherthan those Shown in th9 8bove Slalem&nt of Financial A¢tivilies
stroud and District Moneap So¢iety Balance Shaet 30 September 2025 30 September 2025 30 September 2024 Notes Fixed Assets Investments 2.430,071 116.594 2,500.330 106,382 7a Current assets Cash at Bank Prepayments 184,778 172,693 8a 2,731.443 2,779,406 Current Liabllitles Rent received in advance Cieditor8 11 2,731,443 2.779,406 Deferred Liabilities Longer term loans 266,059 326,059 2.465.384 2.453.347 General funds Designated Funds Property a¢counl Homes Maintenance Reserve 36,090 24,991 2,217.797 211,496 2.228,057 200,299 2.465.384 2,453,347 Approved by the Committee and signed on its behalf Dated. 30th March 2026
Stroud and DistrictMEn¢ap Society Notes to the Accoun15 Forthe year enoed 30 Septernber 2025 Accountlng Pol¢cifrs Basis of prèparatlon olAccounts The financial statements hÈvÈ been PrePad in accordance wilh Ihe Attountsng and Rewming by Charitie6.' statement of Recornm8nded Pra¢kn appllcabk lo charibÈs prep8ring theiraGcounls in accordan¢e with the Financial RÈpL)ring Standard appltib n the UKand Republi of lieland IFRS 1021 - Icharities SORP IFRS 1021. Stroud and District Mencap Soaety meets Ihe leftn1.0Tr ola public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabiklies inilkglly recoonised at historical cost Wtran$a¢tion vakue unle55 othenwse staled in the rekvanl accounung poliy nol8S The chartrty has appld Update 8ulklin 2 and d08s not10¢de a cash fknw51ètemgnt on the grounds that il apptyinu FRS 102 sectTh 1A Tan9iblp fixed assets and depr8¢iatyon Lar and Buildings a 51atd on the basis of a valuats.on rlaled 3 May 2007wlh sub¥equenl additron5 at r))sl. The valualiDn was an thè basls ofopen matket value in accordancewth the pwad Statements of th8 Royal Institute Df Chartered Survèyors Depreaation 2024125 ts pThided al 2% $traighl Ilne on iho value ofthe buiklin95 Investments Li5Èed invÈsknent aryj urlt trusts are Yued al mi(arket prt¢es. Unased and reali48d inveslmenl gains aTrJ Ioss05 are $hown n8t in statement of finandal activilR5 Other income Don8b'ons. grafjts ether in¢ome i8 recognised on receipt Value Added Tax Value added tax 15 not recoverable by the SoryEty and Is induded th Ihe Accounts wllh the costs tDwhlch it is relaled Managftmentand admlnlstrat4v8 expenditLtrtr Ewendtture on the management and adminislrnlion ofthe Swety indudes 811 ewendiiure not diteclty related to the charitable aclnitrtses or to fur¥Jraising acbviltes. Deslgnatrd Fund5 The Society ha& created, as a dosignatsd fund, a furyl caJed'The PrDpertiÈsAccount' of an amount equivalentlo the book value of the freehold yoperbes owned bylfte Soaety Depreuabon arlslng on ihese properues Is charggd to this account The Comrnite have dedded that811 monies re¢elved as renton the resKlential humes pwded fordi53bled peopfe wil be he to meet the tOf18p8l, mairtlenanca and itnprovement lo those homes. Ftom Dec 15 the Swety is repaying the inlertestfree loan from SOHF Ifor 16 Briml8y- Huddleslong) al £50(KJ per month. This beiry Pa from the rent reTrived, The proKerty aUntwl increased annual by the amount of1108n iepaid. This ban 1$ fulty rep8(d From July 17 Ihtr S¢¢*tywas due to repay the interest from SDHF (for 17 Brimby-S8thw51 ata minimum of£500LI per monlh. Repayments began in 221. £350.756 pabj to 30th Sept 25
Stroud and Dlstrrct Mencap Society Nol85 to the Ac¢ounts l¢ont¥iuedl Forthe year ended 30 Septemr 2025 Voluntary Incomo 202412025 202312024 Mernbership Subscriptions General 220 370 220 00 370.00 Charitabl• Trndln9 A¢vItIeS ExndItle on Charitable 8ctiviti88 202412025 2023r2024 Conlributm to maintenanc8 ol Slroud Mencap Homè$ Charitable donations Mencap- operating expenses 68724 1,786 792 90599 1.184 1,770 71.302 93,$54 Stsff costs The Sodety has no employees. Other 8ctiwlie5 are undertaken by volunteers who teceNe no rUneratIon and are reimbursed onty for expenses curred on behaW of the SocBty Tangrblt Flxed Assets Freehold Land and Buiklings 3(*25 30-Sep.24 Costw valuatn at 30 Septhber2024 3,568,041 3.568.041 Cost or valuab'on at 30 September 2025 3,568,041 3.568,041 Deprejaln At 1 October 2024 disposal Chargg f¢y the y88r 1,067,711 997,451 70,280 70.260 1.137,971 1,067,711 N6t book value ot 30 Sept 2025 2,430,070 2.500,330 I the seCs lan9ible assets are used for ¢haritab18 piwpcses. Four of th8 building5 owned by the Society are let lo Stroud & District Mencap Homes Foundation Ltd,'Ihe companl, and us8d by Ih8m a5 r•sMlonts"al home$ for people wth learning disabllits-es.
Stroud and Distrfctmencap Socloty Not¢S ID the Ascounis lconb'nuedl For Ihe year6nd8d 30Sept8mLer2025 In$1m01 blf lfiterest & dMdend5 Charge5 gain I b88 on investment Ss0p-25 106,382.34 2664.S8 -1062.48 8829.32 30-S¢24 96,137 3747.6 -1263.49 7761.09 Currentvalue 116.5¥J.76 1C6.382.20 Barbk BalartÈÈs 30Sep45 30-Sep-24 Interest b88rirg deposrt8 Hut2 interestN¢ Other accoun15 52.985 124,743 7,051 36.580 122,018 14,095 184.778 171693 Debtors I Prepayments Down lo EHrth dilICate payment Loans The108n from Gloucestershire CountyCoUnl of £50.000 L% se¢Ud on tho FKoperty al Barn Lodge. No interest is payab and there no requirementfor the payentf the loan except ITh the event of the $8k Of the propety In Ihe event of sale the Council may be entiYBd ¢laTh paYMl0[5D* of the ex5 of IhB woceed5 Iwtr the sum of £100,000 pS approved ¥npMvemÈnts rf this exceeds £S0,QOO. Granl from SDHFlor purthax of 16 Brny Huddle8tone £316744 to be pahj of at£5000 per month commencing Dec 15 long tern loan fully paid by YIE 2Q21 Grant from SOHF forpurchas8 of 17 Brimley Sadler5. £229.469 +£337.345 Extensv)nlrefu¢bi5hmonts to 30ffj9o7 to be paKJ al a minlmum of£50DJ w month commencing July 17 {loan lo njn conseculively to Huddlestone} E350756 p8 since drawn down date linclud85 Huddle5tone PolOn ofdrlvewayl 10 Trnnsa¢iic+n$ with Trustees and connected p•tson$ No paymgnts made to tru5te8S. Gurnmittee memb¥s or persons eonnectsd with thom, ¢ther than ID rBThburseMI ofekyenses specifically IncUd on btha ol the Soiety. 11 Creditor8 None 0.00 10
stroud and Distrlct Men¢ap So¢lety Notes to the Accounts Iconlinu8dl For the yearended 30 September 2025 Movemenl in Funds 12 Unrestrrctsd Fund8 At 1 October Incoming 2024 Resources Revaluation At gains & 30 september Losses 2025 Outgoing Resources General fund Designated funds (PrtY) Designated funds {lJaknton 24991 2228057 200299 2453347 6130 60000 79921 146051 3660 70260 68724 8629 36090 2217797 211496 2465383 At 1 October Incoming 2023 Resour¢es Revaluation At gains & 30 september Losses 2024 Outgoing Resources General fund Designated funds IPmpty} Designated funds (Man¢0 12838 2208317 242176 2463331 9143 90000 49543 148686 4751 70260 91420 166431 7761 24991 2228057 200299 2453347 7761 13 Ana13 ot NBtas80ts betsv88n funds Fund balanc88 at30 Septsrnb8r 2026 represented by: General Deslgnated Restrictod funds funds funds Total funds Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Cash al bank and in hand Other nel assets Long Temi Loans 2,430,071 2430071 116594 184778 116,594 131793 52985 -266059 2,216.997 -266059 2465385 248,387 Fund balanc88 al30 September 2024 repre88nted by: General Deslgnated RestriGtgd 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 108382 172693 106,382 136113 36580 -326059 2210851 -326059 2453347 242495 11