local me cap Eastleigh borough and Romsey Registered Charity Number263620 ANNUAL REPORT 2024- 2025
Introduction This year h8s been one of connection, creativity, and communityfor Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap IEBRMI. Across all our clubs and activities, members have continued to learn new skills. form lasting friendships, and celebrate their achievements together. From art exhibitions and themed social events to active sports sessions, every club has contributed to another successful year of inclusion and joy. We are delighted that Clar8 Shawjoined us at the beginning of June as the Administration Manager. and she has just recently taken over from Richard Peck as the Operations Manager. Clare has made an immediate impact by improving our soci81 media presence resulting in increased engagement. refining the website and building our partnership relationships with org8nis8tions in the Eastleigh area. The ongoing success of our clubs and activities is a direct result of the dedication and invaluable contributions made by our staff and volunteers. Their commitment is evident not only in their day-to-day roles but also in the extra support they provide, often goi ng above and beyond their immediate responsibilities. This unwavering supportforms the backbone of our charity and is fundament81to everythingwe achieve together. Club Highlights Chill Out Club Chill Out Club has continued to grow, welcoming new members and building f riendshi ps over drinks, pool games lincludingfriendlytournamentsll, and music in relaxed. f riendly setting. They've also enjoyed trips to the local tenpin bowling alley. Chill Out Clu b is a firm favourite, offering fun and belongingfor everyone involved. Wednesday Club Wednesday Club continues to deliver themed events full of laughter and creativity- from a cowboy party to a Sp8nish summer celebration and even a Harry Potter extravaganza. Games, quizzes. and shared meals keep members entertainèd and connected each month.
Actlve Cltlzens Our Active Citizen8 group explored new experiences this year- from a visit to Southampton's Sea City Museum totaking part in a sustainable naturaldyeing project. Their creative work was exhibited at God's House Tower in March 2025. Weekly sessions encourage connection. discussion, and discovery. with themed topics and guest speakers planned forthe comingyear. Dance Club EveryWednesd8y. the Dance Club brings rhythm and energy to Eastleigh. With the expert guid8nce of instructor Michelle. members enjoy movement. fitness. and fun. Our group even got to perform at the Eastleigh Community Showcase back in June. Participation ¢ontinues to grow, and members are looking forward to performing at the Christmas party this year. Flagship Art Flagship Art remains a vibr8nt creative hub, producingwonderful collaborative pieces and exhibitions. H ighlights include the Pop Art exhibition at the D@rt Centre and a trip to Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. exploring William Morris and Victorian design. Members, artwork also supports other clubs, 8uch as the handcrafted cowboy game for Wednesday Club.
Gardening Club The Gardening Club members have grown tomatoos, potatoes, beetroot, runner beans, squash. pumpkin. onions. peppers, asparagus, rhubarb, and cape gooseberries. with pear and apple trees also producing fruitl They collaborated with the Active Citizens group on n8tur81 dye plants for an art project. Gardening sessions combine teamwork, skill- building, and plenty of socialtime overtea and snacks. Huge thanks goto the volunteers from MACE for theirwork on the allotment and helping to keep it in good ord8r. Basketball Led by coach Mike, the Basketb8ll Club continues to provide f itness and fun through creative drills and competitive matches. Mike comes up with diff erent games during training sessions which tests the members physically and mentally. They always finish with a competitive match with everyone trying to score the winning goals. New members have joined. and sessions remain a highlight of the sporting calendar. W8lklngGroup Meeting every Friday, the Walking Group has braved all we8therto stay active and social. Walks around Eastleigh end with ref reshments 8t the Blackbird Café. where lively conversations continue. Weekly word and quiz games add extra fun to each outing.
Events Christmas Party 2024 Lastyear's Christmas Patywas held on Tuesday 17 December at Fleming Park Bowling Centre. It was 8 great success with the Dance group and Active Citizens putting on a brilliant display of dance routines. M ichelle ran the disco for the evening which encouraged everyone to get up and dance. l• Summer BBQ Ourannualsummer BBQ in Julyat Royal Victoria Country P8rk was blessed with glorious sunshine. Guests enjoyed delicious food, games, and plenty oftime to relax. A huge thank you to our volunteers whose hard work made the day such a success. Watercress Line Trip Members and supporters enjoyed a sunny day out on the Watercress Line. travelling f rom Alresford to Alton and b8ck, with beautiful scenery and a glimpse ofthe famous SirNigel Gresley locomotive. Thanks to Anita for driving the minibus, and to Elaine and Oliver for their 5UPPOrt throughoutthe day. CONTACT US: Eastleigh Borough & Romsey Mencap Waverly. Old Pa(ace Farm, Klngs Somborne S020 6NJ Tel: 07853 204150 email: info@ebrmencap.org.uk
YOUR COMMirrEE IN 2024-2025 Offlcers: Chair: Elaine Fish Vice Chair: Terrywheeler Secretary: Vacant Tre8surer: Paul Glover Other Committee Members: Janice Botting Stev8n Floyd Beverley Du-crow Heather Bevis- Minutes secretary Matthew Cole Abbie Matcham Ashley Martin Susan Perrin Staff Team: Volunteers: Operations Manager- Richard Pecklclare Shaw Active Citizens Co-ordinator.. Michelle Murdoch Active Citizens Assistant: Tiffany Leung Basketball Coach: Mike Glanville Inon-staff member) Terrywheeler Chill Out Club Co-ordinator.. Lisa Warren Ashley Martin Oliver Kimber Dance Club Co-ordinator: Michelle Murdoch Dance Club Assistant: Tiffany Leung
Staff Team: Volunteers: Flagship Art Co-ordinator: Deborah Goatley-Birch (non staff Susan Perrin member) Linda Sims Gardening Club Co-ordinator: TerryWheeLer Ivolunteerl John Chandler Georgie Spinney W8lkingGroup Co-ordinator- Terrywheeler Ivolunteerl Wednesday Club Janice Botting Terry Wheeler Heather Bevis Elaine Fish Oliver Kimber Beverley Du-crow Afewwords from the Chair It has been anotherfulfillingyeaffor our members. staff and volunteers, thanks to everyone who h8S SUPPOrted us with their time, expertise and donations. helping us to continue offering meaningful services to the le8rning disabled community in our are8. We have some exciting plans for 2025-26, which we will be sharingwith club members and supporters soon. Elaine Fish
How you can help As a small charity. we are always working to identifyways to grow and enhance the services we provide, both supporting people within our community and workingwith key stakeholders to learn about and improve the lives of the people we support. We are always keen to he8rfrom people who would like to help us and there are lots of ways you can get involved in ourwork and help to support people with learning disabilities living in our community. Volunteer for us Our volunteers are involved in all of our group activities, f undraising and special events. There is lots of variety and the opportunity to gain experience. meet new people and contribute to valuable work in your community. If you have an interest in supporting people with learning disabilities and helping a local charity. please get in touch to find out how you can help. Fundraise for u$ Do you have a great idea for a fundraising event, is yourworkplace lookingfor a charity ofthe ye8r partnership. or would you like to support US and need some ideas? We welcome enquiries from anyone who wants to find out more about supporting ourwork through fundraising. Donations All éonations, big or small, are always much appreciated to help us with our operating costs which are diff icultto fund through grants. One-off, monthly or annual donations can be made via ourJustGiving page IE_asLIoiLh_-Ror J_u_%(G. ivingl. and please do add Gift Aid if eligible. Another simple way of supporting us is to doyour online shopping via easyfundraising.org.ukJcauses/eastleigh-mencapl. Just sign up for free, and then shop online at your favourite stores through the easyfundraising portal. CONTACT US: Eastleigh Borough & Romsey Mencap Waverlyi Old Palace Farm, Klngs Somborne S020 6NJ Tel: 07853 204150 email.. info@ebrmencap.org.uk
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Registered Charity Number 263620
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TREASURER’S REPORT 2024 – 2025
Paul Glover Treasurer
STATEMENT OF INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT – YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| EAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior | ||||
| Income | Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | Year |
| Fundraising | 578 | 578 | 541 | |
| Grants & Donations | 10323 | 10323 | 18382 | |
| Local/ Just Giving inc. Gift Aid | 1687 | 1687 | 1741 | |
| Membership Fees | 447 | 447 | 420 | |
| Active Citizens | 1480 | 1480 | 2195 | |
| Basketball Club | 1622 | 1622 | 1329 | |
| Chill Out Club | 2465 | 2465 | 2458 | |
| Dance Club | 1610 | 1610 | 958 | |
| Flagship Art Club | 500 | 1357 | 1857 | 1849 |
| Gardening Club | 634 | 634 | 1846 | |
| Wednesday Club | 1785 | 1785 | 1746 | |
| Administration | 0 | |||
| AGM | 327 | 327 | 675 | |
| Deposit Account Interest | 261 | 261 | 192 | |
| National Lottery Project | 18930 | |||
| Operations Manager | 0 | |||
| Outings | 218 | 218 | 240 | |
| Website Redesign | 0 | |||
| Total Income | 500 | 24794 | 25294 | 53502 |
| Expenditure | ||||
| Fundraising Costs | 400 | 400 | 192 | |
| Active Citizens | 12033 | 12033 | 12192 | |
| Basketball Club | 1643 | 1643 | 1646 | |
| Chill Out Club | 1478 | 1478 | 1399 | |
| Dance | 3407 | 3407 | 3968 | |
| Flagship Art Club | 28 | 3642 | 3670 | 2254 |
| Gardening Club | 465 | 465 | 1246 | |
| Wednesday Club | 1552 | 1552 | 1602 | |
| New Arts Project | 80 | |||
| Administration | 2400 | 2400 | 2117 | |
| AGM | 313 | 313 | 377 | |
| Insurance | 737 | 737 | 737 | |
| National Lottery Project | 3555 | 3555 | 2350 | |
| Operations Manager | 541 | 541 | 510 | |
| Outings | 222 | 222 | 183 | |
| Website Redesign | 538 | 538 | 396 | |
| Total Expenditure | 28 | 32926 | 32954 | 31249 |
| Excess of Income over | ||||
| Expenditure | 472 | -8132 | -7660 | 22253 |
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BALANCE SHEET AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025
| Prior | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted | Unrestricted | Total | year | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | ||||
| Bank Accounts | 472 | 26437 | 26909 | 34569 |
| Query/overs in cash | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Current Assets | 472 | 26437 | 26909 | 34569 |
| Income & Expenditure Account | ||||
| Balance at 30 September | ||||
| 2024 | 0 | 34569 | 34569 | 12316 |
| Excess of Income over | ||||
| expenditure for Year | 472 | -8132 | -7660 | 22253 |
| Balance carried forward | 472 | 26437 | 26909 | 34569 |
Breakdown of administrative costs
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliations and memberships | 112 | 88 |
| DBS checks | 0 | 64 |
| Payroll costs | 438 | 526 |
| Hall hire | 112 | 159 |
| Printing | 86 | 290 |
| Transport | 4 | 0 |
| Salaries | 1310 | 1201 |
| Website fees | 18 | 48 |
| Other | 37 | 24 |
| Total | 2117 | 2400 |
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GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED IN 2024-25
Barchester Charitable Foundation
Charities Trust
Garfield Weston
Hampshire County Council – various County Councillor Grants
HSBC Pensioner’s Association Wessex Branch
The Misselbrook Trust Much Loved (Various) Pauline Spiers/ WI William Todd via Just Giving
YAPP Charitable Trust
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap
Registered Charity Number 263620
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 September 2025,
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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
• examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
• to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner’s report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 next statement.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
• to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
• to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Lorraine Healy,
9 Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton SO30 3EA
17/02/2026