Charity registration number 264364
Company registratlon number 08709411 {England and Wales}
THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
TRUSTEE'S REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr M P Smith
Mrs L McElheron
Ms J Howard
Mr M Langler
Mr J Caffrey
Mr PAW Bearne
Charity number
264364
Company number
08709411
Registered office
41 Highweek Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ12 1TR
Indèpendent examiner
Damells Chartored Accounlanls
Quay House
Quay Road
Newton Abbot
Devon
TQ122BU

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial actiwlies
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statemènts
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THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial slalemenls for the period covering 1 April 2024
to 31 March 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees. report and a Directors, report under
company law. The TrLJStees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company
comply with the eurrenl 51alulory requirements, the requirements of the ¢harilable Company's Memorandum &
Articles of Assoei81ion and the prowsions ol the Statemènt of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable lo
charities preparing their acLounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK.
Since the Company qualifies as small under Section 382 of the Companies Act 2CK16, the Strategic report requirèd of
mediurn and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors, Report) RegUla￿'On$
2013 has been omilled.
Obje¢tives and actlvltlos
Thè Meadowside Charity Newton Abbot and Disliict is a small charitable company Ilhe Company) working for and
with adults with learning disabilities in the South Devon area. The charity has 11 permanent residènts lThiiNJ in
Meadowside Residential Home. owned and run by the Company.
The Company's obje￿iveS are".
al working for and with people with leaming disabllilies, in particular by the provision of help and support for them
and their families..
bl helping to provide the means, financial or otherwise, by which people with learning disabilities may lead happy,
healthy, fulfilled livè$ wilhoul dis¢riminalion or prejudice of any knnd and to educat8 tha publi¢ lo assist us in Meet￿)g
these aims..
cl providing resldenlial. respite and day care for adults wlth leaming ¢Yisablllfjes and older petsp￿.
The Company's main actimty is to provide a pemanenl home for the 11 residents with learning disabilities or older
ptrople, who receive 24-hour ca￿. As well a5 owning and running the residential home. the Company also holds
various social events. which include 8 few rnembers living in the wider community.
Achlèv•m•nts and performance
The company has continues to improve and maintain Maadowsidè Residential Home for the benefit of ils re5idenl5,
siaff and visSlofS. The constant improvements ensur¢ the residents are healthy and comfortable.
The separate day care centre, in the groUr￿5 of Meadowside. provides day Ca￿ for any adults who require carè
and atso acts as an addition81 space for the residents of the home.
We continue to keep our good staff team who PTovide wonderful eare lo the residents. The residents a150 benefit
from varied outings and wsiis to other centres and attractions, as well as having entertainment in-house.
A number of volunteers also carry out tasks such as gardening and painting.
Unfortunately, we havè had a va¢alll room for over a year. which has adversely impacted our income. Luckily we
are once again full and finances are back on track for the coming yèar.
How our activities dellvèr publi¢ benefit
In setting objecti￿5 and planning for adivilies, the Trustees have given due consideration Its general guidance
published by the Charity Cornrnission relating to public benèfit, induding the guidance 'Public beneffi.. running a
charity IPB21'.
All of our activit￿S are charitable. benefitting adults with leaming disabilities and older people who require 24hour
care. Other adults who require care, together with their carers. also bengfil fiom the day care prO￿Slon.

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) ICONTINUED>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Fundraising o¢tivities and income gèn•rdtion
The majority of incomè lo run Meadowside residential home comes from the 'holel costs. for the residents, from
Devon County and Torbay councrls. No regular grants or other income are rece*ved.
The ￿MpanY continues lo receive donations from the publiq for which we are very grateful. A nUrnb￿ of different
fundraising events have taken place. including a skydive by the Manager and a mernber of staff. A small amount of
income is re￿iVed from the sale of Teignbridge lottery tickets, run by the District Council.
Donations have also been received from individuals and organisations, helping the Company to make required
Impr0￿Ments within the home, for which the Trustees are very grateful.
A Gardening with Disabilities grant of £1,000 was rece6ved lo help Iransforrn the gardens and a grant of £250 from
GrOUn(fv￿(k UK towards the Mèad¢)wslde Christma5 party.
Fundraising aciiviti¢s included 8 Firewalk by some of the staff. Giti Aid was also claimed. A small amount of income
is rèceiv8d Iiom thè sale of Teignbridge lottery lickels. run by the District Council.
Flnancial review
Going concem
After making appropriate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expeclalion that the Charity has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable lulure. For this reason, they continue lo adopt the
going concem basis in pieparing the financial slalemen15. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies
Reserrfes polKy
Rèsetves for the current period are made up of restricled and unrestricted reserves (including the designated fixed
8s$el reserve). Reserves were unrestricted in the previous year. The Trustees ensure there are adequate funds for
each activity and monitor these throughout the year.
Al 31 March 2025, the Charity had unrestr¢cted free resèrvès of £111.185. The Tnjslees are undertaklng 8 revlew ol
the appropriate level of unrèstrictèd reservès lo bè h8ld which will be implemented in the next accounting period.
7ncipalnsks and un¢ertainties
The Trustees have considered Ihe risks affecting the Charity. both financial and operational. and have taken such
steps as they consider necessary lo miligale those risks.

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Structure. governance and management
Conslilution
The M&adowside Charity Newton Abbot and District is registered as a charitable cornpany limited by guarantee. The
governing docurnenl of the charity are the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Melljods of appointmgnl or 818¢tAon of Tnjslees
The management of the Company is the re5pon$ibilty of the Trustee5 vtho are elected and ¢o-OPtad undar tha
terms of the Memorandum ofAs50cialion.
organisab.onal slmclure and decision-makingpolicies
The strategy and general management of the charity is led by the Trustees, who are also Directors, up to 9 people
who meet up to 4 timès per year. No remuneialion is payable to the Trustee$ of the ¢haritable company, only tha
staff who are employed in Me8dowside Re51dential Home. Their sal?rie5 are comrnen5urate with the posts they
occupy. in line with comparable Salaries in the care sector, equating to or in excess of the national living wage. and
are reviewed annually by the Trustees. Any new Trustees are asked lo join the Board following a skills audit and
identification of relevant individuals. Upon completion of an application fom). potential Trustees are given a tour of
the home together with an ovgrview of tho work of the Charily and asked to attond a Board meeting prior to deciding
whether they wish tojoin.
Policiès adoplgd forlhe induction and training ol Twstees
The Trustees ensure that they have sufficient access lo professional and practical advice lo understand their
responsibilities as tharity Trustees.
Relatedparty relationships
Meadowside Residential Home, in Newton Abbot, 1$ run for the welfare and benefrt of ils residents. In doing this it
continues to work with local groups and organisalions which support people with learning di5abililie5. The homè is
inspected by the Care Quality Commission and there is regular contact with social Care authorities and heath
providers. Information and training from other organisations is also sought to ensure the charity complies with the
constsnlly changing legislation.
Financial risk Mana￿ment
The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo whKh the Company is exposed, in particular those related to the
operaty'ons and finance5 of the Company, and are satisfied that systems and pro￿dureS are in place to mltigale
exposure to the major risks.
Members liability
The Members of the Company guarantee to contrSbule an amount not exceedSng £10 to the assets of the Company
in the èvènt of winding up.
The Trustees. who are also the directors for the puipose of company law. and who served during the year and up to
the date of signatuiè of thè ffinancial statèmènts were..
Mr M P Smith
Mrs L M¢Elheron
Ms J Howard
Mr M Langler
Mr J Caffrey
MrPAW Bearne
Ms R M O'Neil
(Resigned 19Augusl 20241

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
TRUSTEES. REPORT {INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The TruslÈe$' report wa5 approved by the Board of Trusl88s.
Mrs L M¢Elheron
Trustee

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEv￿￿oN ABBOT AND
DISTRICT
I report to the Tru51ee5 on rny examination of the financial statements of The Meadowside Charily Newton Abbot
and District {Ihe Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilitiès and basis of report
As the Truslees of thè Charity land 3150 Ils directors for the purpose5 of company law), you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial slalemenls in accordance with the requirernenls of the Cornpanies Act 2006.
Hèwng satisfied myself that the finanaal statements of thè Charity arè not required lo be audited undèr Part 16 of
the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in re5ped of my examinalitsn of the
Charity's financial statement5 carried out under section 145 of the Charilies Act 2011. In carrying out rny
examination I h8ve followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 14515}Ibl of the Charities
Act2011.
Independent examinèrfs ststemènt
Slnce the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section
145 of the 2011 Act. I confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examlnalion because l am a member of the
Inslilule of Chartèrèd A¢¢¢untsnts In England and Wales. whKh is one ofthe listed bodies.
I have ¢x)mpleled my examination. I confirm that no matteTS have come to my attention Sn ¢onnecbon with the
8Mamination giving me cause to befieve that in any matèrial rèspect..
acctsunling records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Acl
2006.
the financial 51atemenls do not accord with those records.. or
the finanual stalernen15 do not cornply with the accounting requirements of seC￿n 396 of the Companies Act
2006 other than any requirement that the financjal statements give a true and fair wew. which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., OT
Ihe financi81 slalemen15 have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and princAples of the
Statemonl ol Recommended Practi￿ for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities
preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}.
I have no concems and have corne across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
Damells Chartèrèd Atcountants
Quay House
Quay R08d
Newton Abbot
Devon
Ta12 2BU

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
fund$
2025
Unrestricted
fund$
2024
Restricted
fund$
2024
Totsl
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Other income
14.523
25
887,264
17.629
1,330
677,022
1.250
18.879
1.330
677.022
Total in¢ome
701,812
695,981
1,250
697.231
Expenditure on:
Raising fvnds
Charitable activities
620
710,865
640,134
1.250
641.384
Total 4X￿ndItUr•
711.485
640.134
1,250
641,384
Ngt in¢omgllexpenditurel
{9.673)
55.847
S5,847
Tiansfers be￿een funds
31,848
131.6481
Net movÈmÈnt in fund
19,6731
87,895
131.848)
55,847
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances al 1 April 2024
396.121
308,428
31,848
340,274
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
388,448
396,121
396,121
The sialemenl of financial activilias includas all gain$ and losses recognised in the year. All income and e￿endItuTe
derive from conts'nuing a¢tivilies.

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed a$$ets
Tangiblè assets
12
275.283
263,683
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
13
1,510
133,361
115.592
115,592
134,871
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
14
{4,4271
{2,4331
Net current assets
111.165
132,438
Total ass•ts1os$ ¢urrent liabilitie8
386,448
396,121
The funds of the Charity
Unrestricted funds
16
386,448
396,121
386.448
396,121
The cornpany is enllued to the exemption from the 8udil requirement contained in section 477 of the CompanSes Act
20CE. for the y&ar ended 31 March 2025.
The directors ad(nowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirèments of the Companies Act 2006
with respect to accounting records and thé preparation of financial slalemenls.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with seclion 476.
These financAal statements have been prepared In atxord8n￿ with the provisions appllcable lo companles subje¢t
lo the small companies regirne.
The financial statements were approved by Ihe Trustees on .. .
Mrs L McElheron
Trustèe
Company registration number 08709411 (England and Wales}

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
Charity infomiation
The Meadow5ide Charity Newton Abbot and District Is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in
England and Wales. The registered offic& 1$ 41 Highweek Road, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1TR.
1.1 Accountlng convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. l°FRS 102,) and the Charities
SORP 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pr8¢1i¢e applicable lo charities
preparing their account5 in accordance with thè Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective 1 January 20191. The Charity 15 a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of thè Chaiity. Monetary
amounts in these financial slalements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The prinapal accounting
policies adopted a￿ set out below.
1.2 Golng ¢on¢ern
At the time of approving the financial stalemenls, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity
has adequate ie50urces lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus Ihe Trustees
continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing tha financial statements.
1.3 Charltablo fund$
Unrestricted funds are available for u8e al the discretion of the Trustees in fvrtherance of their charitable
objeciives.
Restricted funds are subject lo spedfic condttlons by domrs or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the rÈslrJ¢ted fund5 are sel out in the notes lo the financial slalemenls.
Endowment funds are subject lo speclfic condllions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
Charity.
1A Income
Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to il after any perfoman¢e eondilions have been
mel. the amounls can be measured reliably. and it is probable that Income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are re￿gnised once the Charity has been notrfied
of the donation, unless performance ¢ondillons require deferr81 of the amount. Income lax recoverable in
relation to donations reeetrved undèr Grft Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the lime of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charty ha5 been notified of an ifflpending distribution,
the amount is known, and receipt 13 expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is I￿ated as a
contingent asset.

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng poll¢lo$
IContinugd}
1.5 Expènditure
Expènditu￿ is recogni5ed once there is a le9￿ or constructive obligation lo transfer èconomic banefit to a
third party, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefi15 will be required in settlement, and Ihe amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classffied by actiwty- The costs of each activtty are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, induding support costs involved in undertaking Èach activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity a￿ alloraled directly lo that activity. Shared cost5 which contribtrte lo more than onè activity and
support costs which are not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned belween those actiwlie5 on a b8sis
consislenl with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basi5 of lirne spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the assef s use.
1.6 Tangible fixad assats
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequentty measured al c051 or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreaation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of asseis less their residual value5 over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Freehold land and buildings
Fixtures and fittings
olfi￿ Equipmer)t
Not depreciated
10°A Slraighl Line
10Yo Slraighl Line
The gain or105s arising on the disposal of an asset is delerrnined as Ihe difference be￿een the sale pro(*eds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impairrnent of fixed assets
At èach reporting end dale, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible ass918 lo detèrmine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If 8ny such indicalkjn
exi51s. the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order lo determine the extent of the impaitment
loss Irf any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand, deposits held al call with banks, other short-lerm liquid
investments with original maturities of thr￿ months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdraft5 ale shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic finan¢ial assets, whith in¢lud& debtors and cash and bank balan(*s, arè iniiially measured at
transaction Pri￿ including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at 8mortised ¢ost using the effectNe
Interest method unless the arrangement constilules a financing transaction, where the transaetlon is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rale of interest. Financial assets
dassified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
1.9 Retirement benefits
Payments lo defined ctsnlributlon retirement benefit schemes are Chafged as an 0x￿n$8 as they fall due.

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Critical accounting estimates and Judg•m•nts
In thè applicalion of the Charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are required lo make judgements.
estimates and as5urnplion5 about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experienee and other
factor5 that are considered lo be r¢l¢vanl. Actual results may differ from these eslimales.
The estimates and undertylng assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revision5 to accounting
estimates arè recognised in the period in which Ihe estimate is revised where the revision affects only Ihat
pe￿0￿, w In the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donatSons and lega¢les
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unr•stricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
14,523
14,523
17,384
245
17,384
1,495
1,250
14,523
14,523
17,629
1,250
18,879
kncome from other trading activities
Unrestrlcted Unrestri¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising events
25
1,330
Other income
Unr•strictsd Unr•$tri¢ted
funds
fvnds
2025
2024
Other income- fees recewed
687,264
677,022
10-

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestrictsd UTrre5tri¢ted
funds
funds
2026
2024
Fundraising and publicity
Advertising
620
Expenditure on charitable activities
Totsl tund$ Totsl funds
for period
for period
2025
2024
Direct ¢08ts
Staff eosl$
Depreciats'on and impaiment
Agency staff
Staff uniforms & training
Prinltng, postage & slalionery
Rates & ulililies
507,249
59
64,256
5,553
3,012
32,283
438.383
7.972
50,956
6,244
3,231
26.578
k li
Cleaning & waste
Insurance
Subscriptions & li￿nCeS
Lease payments
Residents èxp¢n$es
General expenses
Building repairs & maintenance
General repairs & maintenance
Professional fee8
Travel & susbsistence
Accountancy
Other charitable expenditure
9,733
11,901
3,245
3,189
140
3,872
12,466
26,433
3,050
214
1,950
22,280
9.256
11,358
2,115
3,085
819
2.679
38,850
10,919
4266
36
1.340
23,297
710,865
641.384
Analysis by fund
UnrÈslri¢ted funds
Rèstricted fund5
710,885
640,134
3,250
710,885
641,384
Net movèmènt in fvnds
2025
2024
The net rnovement in funds is slated after charging11￿adItlng).
Oepreciatlon of owned tsngible fLxed assets
59
7,972

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NE￿ON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trnsts•s
None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with them} receThied any remuneration or benefrts from the
Charity during thè year12024'. £Nill.
During the period ended 31 March 2025. no Trustee expenses have been incuired12024.. £Nill.
10 Employees
The average monthly nurnber of employees during thè yèar was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
22
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Soaal security costs
Other pension ￿1$18
4fj6.872
32,282
8,095
407,345
24,102
6,936
507,249
438,383
There were no employees whose annual remuneralk)n was more than £60,000.
11 Taxation
The charity is exempl from tsxation on its activities because all ils income is applied for charitable purposes.
12-

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEwfoN ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12 Tangible fixed assèts
Freehold land Flxtures and
and bulliUn98
ritt¢ngs
Office
Equlpment
Tolal
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
263,148
11,659
89,454
4,731
357,333
11,659
Al 31 March 2025
274.807
89.454
4.731
368,992
Depreclatlon and impairment
Al 1 April 2024
Dep￿la￿On charged in the year
88,919
59
4.731
93,650
S9
Al 31 March 2025
88.978
4.731
93,709
Carrying amount
At 31 MarGh 2025
274.807
476
275,283
Al 31 March 2024
263.148
535
263,683
13 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
1,510
14 CroditoFs- amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other Creditors
Accruals and deferred income
3,077
1,350
1,413
1,020
4,427
2.433
15 Retlrement bÈnefit ¥¢heme$
2025
2024
Defined contribution schèmas
Charge to profil or loss In respect of defined contribution schemes
8,095
6.936
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for 811 qu81rf￿.ng employèes. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
The amounts include(J In the balance sheet arising from the Charilvs obligations in respect of defined benefit
plans are as follows:
Pension creditor £3.077 P024- £1,413).
13-

THE MEADOWSIDE CHARITY NEWTON ABBOT AND DISTRICT
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the £*arity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject lo specjfic conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may ba used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside oirt of ￿n￿StrICted lunds by the Iruslees for speafic purposes.
At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2025
General funds
396.121
701,812
1711,485}
386.448
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng Re$our¢e$
resou￿e￿
expended
Tran$tsrs At 31 Mar¢h
2024
General fund5
308,428
695.981
1840,1341
31,848
396,121
Unrestricted
General funds These rewesenl the free reserws of the charity Ihal are available to support the general
charitable objectives.
Dtrsignalèd fixed asset funds- These Tepres&nl the nel book valu& of Ihts Charity's langibla fixad assets. They
have been separately designated a5 they do not represent re5erve5 that are available for the day lo day use
of the Charity.
17 Related party transactlon$
There were no disclosable related party transactlons durh)g the year12024- none).
18 Cash labsorbed byvgenerdted from operations
2025
2024
IDeficAt)Isurplus for the year
19,6731
55,847
Adjustmènts lor:
Depreciation and impalmenl of tangible fixed assets
59
7.972
Movements in working capilal:
DecièaseJlincrease} in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in creditors
1.510
1,994
(1,5101
{4381
88h (absorbed byygènerated from operations
16.110)
61,871
19 Analysis of changes in netfunds
The Charity had no material debt during the year.
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