Building an inclusive world
Trustees’ Annual Report & Financial Statements year ended 31st March 2023 Phab Limited(A company limited by guarantee) Registered Company No. 1598587 Registered Charity No. 283931
“I feel so excited and happy (when participating in a Phab Adventure Week) because it is the only place I felt I can truly be myself in without being judged, but instead celebrated and accepted by everybody. Thank you Phab for making me feel more confident in myself and teaching me to celebrate myself for who I am.”
“The volunteers at Phab
encouraged me to try new activities and also seeing the other children brave enough to try the activities - it was the perfect atmosphere to give me the confidence to try. It has improved my everyday life because it gave me confidence that I can do activities which at first, I would not be brave enough to try.”
“The greatest benefit to me was learning to live away from home (on a Phab Adventure Week). These experiences stood me in good stead for Supported Living. Mum says she saw a difference after Phab, as I did a lot more for myself (at home).”
“My daughter doesn’t get to go out to play with the local children and doesn’t get invited to many parties – but all of these things she enjoys at Phab (Club).”
“The experiences that Harriet has at Phab are having a huge impact on her whole development. A huge thank you to everyone who makes that possible.”
“I love going to Phab Club every week. It gives me something to look forward to when I’m feeling lonely. I see my friends and we have fun. No one judges me, I feel happy and safe. I don’t know what I’d do without Phab Club, it’s my lifeline. I got my volunteering job in a charity shop because of learning to socialise at Phab”.
“Our organisation (CHUMS) affiliated with Phab this year, The young Carers team at CHUMS think you are all wonderful and cannot wait to do more partnership working together. Being a Phab Affiliate has made a significant difference to the lives of our members.”
CONTENTS
Message from the Chair 1 Message from the Co-CEOs 2-3 Trustees’ Report 4-7 Financial Review 8-9 Statement of Trustees Responsibilities 11 Legal and Administrative information 12-13 Independent Examiner’s Report 14 Financial Statements 16-18 Notes to the Financial Statements 19-28
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It has been a year of change for Phab, with the focus on creating a stable basis for setting up Phab to face the challenges following the pandemic. As our previous Executive Officers Anne Joyce and Martin Holdsworth passed
on the baton, the extent of the challenge became clear. Our new co-CEOs, Dawn Vickers and Mik Scarlet came on board during the summer, bringing with them a wealth of experience of the charity sector and the needs of the disabled people in our community and they quickly established a leadership based on co-production. A restructure of the existing roles enabled the staff to be focussed on the key elements of our strategy.
There were also changes to the Trustee group who quickly found themselves faced with issues of strategic importance. The Trustees took the decision to sell Summit House, the current Headquarters, to establish more accessible, flexible work hubs across the country. In order to improve awareness of the need for Inclusion and how Phab can enable it, it was decided to rebrand and a partnership with ODA (Our Design Agency) worked with people across the organisation to represent all aspects of our offering with the resultant rebrand ready to be taken to the public in the summer of 2023.
Support for Phab Clubs continued, with the majority of groups running as before the
pandemic, with just a few still delaying opening or folding due to the increased challenge. Activities and events were organised for the groups including flying days, a virtual picnic for all clubs hosted by I Am Phab Bebington in the summer and the Phabulous Café in Southend hosting the virtual awards. A reduced
programme of Residential Projects was run at Bendrigg Lodge, as although the need for the breaks was greater than before, the funding was not immediately available. Alongside the traditional clubs and projects, to expand the Phab offering, we engaged with partner groups that share our passion for inclusion, affiliating them to the Phab family.
The organisation concluded the year in a stronger position, both from an internal structure perspective and from a financial view, ready to expand the services being offered and spread an understanding of the importance of Inclusion across England and Wales.
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Message from the Co-CEOs Mik Scarlet and Dawn Vickers
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Dawn writes: It is an honour and a privilege to be appointed to serve as Co Chief Executive of this fantastic charity, alongside Mik Scarlet, to drive exciting changes which reflect what we all want to see in society, where inclusion is the norm, where compassion and kindness are superpowers and where there is no place EVER for discrimination. Phab is a changemaker, enabling people of all ages to unlock their potential to learn, thrive and belong. To be leading that change alongside Mik and our colleagues is a true privilege.
Mik writes: Working with Dawn is a real pleasure as we share the desire to create an inclusive world and to use Phab as an example to the charity sector and the wider society of what is possible. To be leading Phab together to take the legacy of Phab’s 65 years of providing inclusion into the 21st century is a pinnacle of my rather varied and exciting career.
Both write: This is a critical time for disabled people. During 2022-23, disabled people continued to face uncertainty and disruption from the pandemic, facing health inequalities, exclusion, poverty and in many cases struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
Phab puts the Social Model of Disability at the centre of everything we do to address these inequalities. This is because every day, disabled people everywhere overcome barriers to participating in society and accessing many things that non-disabled people take for granted. By removing these barriers and working together, we believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely. We also put our experience and know-how to support other organisations to do the same.
With the help of our amazing supporters, whether they are fundraising by taking part in our challenge events, donating directly, supporting and volunteering at your local Phab Clubs or at our Phab Adventures, we’ll build the inclusive society of tomorrow.
We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our Phab Team colleagues, our Chair and Board of Trustees, who have all gone above and beyond in recent times. Finally, we want to thank our supporters, partners and donors for sharing our values and commitment to working together to achieve our vision of building an inclusive world.
Dawn Vickers and Mik Scarlet - Co-CEOs
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Trustees’ Report
The Board of Trustees of Phab (the “charity”) presents its annual report and the independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2023. This report also contains the information required by the directors’ report under company law.
Objectives
The aim of Phab is the inclusion of disabled and non-disabled people on equal terms, making more of life together. Phab offers all people opportunity and personal growth, changing attitudes and breaking down barriers within the wider community.
Core to achieving this aim are Phab clubs. These are independently run, user led, grassroots organisations, shaped by all their members. Primarily in social and informal settings, Phab clubs provide opportunities for all members to enjoy participating in all activities together on equal terms, by doing things differently. They are voluntary in that they are not run by a statutory body or business; attendance is not a requirement, and they are generally run entirely by volunteers. Those who participate in Phab clubs are encouraged to take their experience and learning of inclusion with them into their broader life. Clubs do not operate in isolation, they work in their community and spread the aim of inclusion wherever they participate in activities beyond the club.
Alongside clubs, there are Phab projects. They provide opportunities to bring together disabled and non-disabled people to achieve inclusion during a defined period of time such as residentials. Projects can be independently run as camps, operate in schools or universities, or organised centrally by Phab. The participants in Phab projects are given opportunities to realise their full potential as equals and so gain both social and personal growth through taking part in the activities on equal terms. As with clubs, those who participate in projects are encouraged to take their experience and learning of inclusion into their broader life.
The success of Phab can be measured by the success of Phab clubs and projects, which are in turn measured by the impact on participants and the community around it. Phab Ltd provides support for clubs and projects to operate inclusively on equal terms for disabled and nondisabled people.
Overview of Objectives
• To ensure the Phab organisation is progressive, looking to the future and keeping pace with change.
• To support clubs and projects in creating opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people to come together through social and leisure activities, promoting fun and friendship and growing life-skills.
- To grow the network of clubs and projects across the regions.
• To increase public awareness of the opportunities offered by Phab within the wider community and the requirement for inclusion in society.
• To improve communication with all of those who have engaged in Phab to increase their involvement and support.
• To prepare for a future diverse workforce and ensure sustainability of the central organisation.
Management, Trustees and Key Management Personnel
The following is further to the structural and management information shown on pages 12 & 13.
Selection and induction of Trustees
Trustees are generally chosen on the basis of their experience of clubs or other aspects of Inclusion for disabled and non-disabled people. The trustees and senior officers are always on the alert for suitable potential trustees with the right mix of skills to enhance the Board. The Board considers nominations to serve as trustees and interviews candidates. Co-option onto the Board is permissible at any time. Each trustee on joining the Board is provided with a copy of the latest published accounts which detail the operational framework and financial position. They also receive the Charity Commission publication CC3 – “The Essential Trustee – What you need to know” and regular appropriate Safeguarding training.
Training
All operational staff are certificated by The Care School in Safeguarding Adults and Children and Trustees are given regular Safeguarding training. All staff have received training in The Social Model of Disability. Staff members who manage projects have updated their training in medication awareness, person centred care, first aid (including sports injuries) moving and handling and Makaton. Staff members have also given training to summer project volunteers on Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Assessing Risk and Disability Equality. Trustees and staff also subscribe to relevant and professional publications to keep abreast of developments in charity law and practice.
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Trustees’ Report
Key Management Personnel
The Trustees consider that they, together with the Principal Officers comprise the Key Management Personnel. The Trustees give of their time freely and the pay and remuneration of senior staff is set by the board of trustees and is kept under annual review. A number of criteria are used in setting pay:
- nature of the role and responsibilities
We have continued with family projects, where parents or carers rather than our volunteers have provided the personal care to their child, with extra accommodation and bathrooms booked and special activities arranged. In addition, young adults were able to attend our new Transition Plus Projects, with a carer where needed, helping them to prepare for a more independent life.
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competitor salaries in the region
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the sector average salary for comparable positions
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trends in pay
Review of Activities
Supporting Phab Clubs and Groups across England and Wales
Support for 140 Phab Clubs with 8,000 members Phab Clubs continued, with the majority of groups running as before the pandemic, with just a few still delaying opening or folding due to the increased challenge. Flying days were resumed, a virtual picnic for all clubs was hosted by I Am Phab Bebington in the summer with The Phabulous Café in Southend hosting the virtual awards. Phab are very grateful to Martyn Blunt and Goose Live Events who provided the brilliant volunteer production team who made these events happen.
To expand the Phab offering, we engaged with partner groups that share our passion for inclusion, affiliating them to the Phab family. In 2022/23, new groups included DanceSyndrome, CHUMS, Tail Feather Dance and Disability Snowsport UK. New Phab Clubs established were Epsom Mini Phab Club (for pre-school aged children), Sydenham High School Phab Club, Torbay Phab Club and Motiv8 Lancashire Phab Club.
Phab Holiday Homes, Weymouth
We currently run a fully accessible unit at Waterside Holiday Park in Weymouth which continues to be very popular, with a high proportion of the bookings taken by Phab family groups who benefit from a reduced rental charge. The excellent sports, social and entertainment facilities, which are also fully accessible, are greatly enjoyed.
Phab Projects
Every year disabled and non-disabled children and young people have a wonderful time away with Phab on our exciting and challenging Inclusive Residential Projects. In 2022 a reduced programme of Residential Projects was run at Bendrigg Lodge, as although the need for the breaks was greater than before, the funding was not immediately available.
Fundraising & Volunteers
The trustees wish to thank the many trusts, companies and individuals who have funded our work. Our support to Phab’s clubs, projects and events is wholly reliant on the hundreds of volunteers throughout the country who freely give their time and expertise in support of Phab.
Phab has worked very closely with all fundraisers who took part in the mass participation events including the live and virtual London Marathon, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and Prudential RideLondon
We continue giving on-going personal support using social media, zoom meetings and individual conversations with all our fundraisers to enable them to maximise sponsorship during these unprecedented times.
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Trustees’ Report
Our key priorities for the future
The Phab strategic plan is operational from April 2021 to March 2025. It sets out the objectives agreed by the trustees as follows:
To ensure the Phab organisation is progressive, looking to the future and keeping pace with change
• Provide opportunities for club leaders to network with each other online and face-to-face via meetings, training, and conferences • Provide a framework (Phab Club Pack) to enable clubs to be run in a manner that is inclusive, accessible, and well managed
• Establish an online affiliation and data recording process that is appropriate for clubs
• Create a consistent Phab message for use across Phab, centrally and by clubs and projects
• Ensure the language used by Phab is in keeping with the Social Model of Disability
• Develop a consistent social media and online presence
To support clubs and projects in creating opportunities for disabled and non-disabled people to come together through social and leisure activities, promoting fun and friendship and growing life skills.
Clubs
• Provide the support to clubs that they value, with advice available on email and the phone and a schedule of visits, enabling two-way communication
• Provide national and regional events that enable clubs to meet together to pursue social and leisure activities
• Facilitate partnerships that will enable clubs to increase their range of activities and engage with volunteers and their local community
Projects
• Organise residential projects for individuals on an inclusive basis
• Provide support to projects with advice available on email and the phone and visits as required, enabling two-way communication • Provide a framework (Phab Projects Pack) to enable projects to be run in a manner that is inclusive, accessible, and well managed • Establish an online affiliation and data recording process that is appropriate for projects
• Provide residential weekends across the regions that enable clubs to pursue social and leisure activities together
To grow the network of Clubs and Projects across the regions.
• Maximise partnerships with schools to establish new clubs
• Pursue funding for further regional staff to support the opening of new clubs
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To increase public awareness of the opportunities offered by Phab within the wider community and the requirement for inclusion in society.
• Improve the profile of Phab amongst the public through developing a marketing strategy that makes best use of funds and resources (including clubs, projects, supporters)
• Further develop opportunities for recognition and endorsement for celebrity engagements appropriate for all age groups
• Maximise the marketing opportunities provided by regional and national events
To improve communication with all of those who have engaged in Phab to increase their involvement and support.
• Continue to increase engagement of marathon and challenge events participants and residential project volunteers
• Ensure website and social media publicises all opportunities for involvement, whether regular, annual or ad hoc
To prepare for a future diverse workforce and ensure sustainability of the Central organisation.
• Create a working environment that is fit for a future diverse workforce considering accessibility, remote working and flexibility
• Ensure all staff have measurable objectives, reviewed regularly
To ensure Phab Ltd continues to operate as a national charity, fully funded and compliant with all legislation and appropriate regulations.
• Provide a stable, comprehensive governance structure with regular checkpoints and audits and maintaining compliance with legislation
• Keep in touch with all changes to guidance that could affect the central organisation, clubs and projects
• Foster relationships with individuals, businesses and grant making trusts to secure financial support for Phab
• Continue to grow the number of participants in challenge events, including marathons, who raise funds for Phab
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Review
Financial Review - Results for the Year
The total income for the year amounted to £644,193 (2022: £462,386) against expenditure of £584,519 (2022: £559,068). Including a revaluation loss of £52,000 (2022: NIL) in investment property, this has resulted in an increase in total funds of £7,674 (2022: £96,682 reduction). Accumulated funds as at 31st March 2023 amounted to £777,598 (2022: £769,924). The income and expenditure figures remain in balance after the first six months post balance sheet date.
Related Parties
The company has a subsidiary undertaking, Phab UK Enterprises Limited, which was formerly engaged in operating Phab’s Telesales (Raffle Support) operation, and the trading activities etc. connected with the London Marathon and other similar large and small events. This Company has been dormant for the period under review.
Fixed Assets
Information relating to changes in tangible assets is given in note 9 to the financial statements. Phab owns its own building in Croydon, from which all central operations are directed. In accordance with SORP 2019 the ground floor, which is sublet, has been revalued to fair value and this is reflected in these accounts.
Grant Making
No grants are awarded from the general fund to individuals or outside organisations. The central committees consider applications from Phab clubs for grants from the general fund. There have been some grants to individuals from restricted funds, in accordance with the donors’ wishes.
Reserves
The reserves of the charity are made up of Unrestricted Funds, Designated Funds and Restricted Funds. The Board’s policy continues to be to progressively increase reserves to the lower of either £330,000- or six-month’s unrestricted expenditure. The Trustees consider six months to be an appropriate period for outstanding liabilities to be met and ensure orderly winding down of the charity if necessary.
The attached financial statements show that the charity has restricted reserves of £119,035 (2022: £125,872), designated reserves of £58,494 (2022: £29,538) and unrestricted free reserves of £212,097 (2022: £167,483) (total unrestricted funds less designated and funds that are represented by Fixed Assets). The Trustees continue to seek ways to increase the unrestricted free reserves in the future by considering all options, including the sale of the property Summit House, in the near future and investing the proceeds to increase income. There are no reserves held in the subsidiary company.
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Financial Review
Investment Policy
The Board’s investment powers are subject to such conditions and consents as may for the time being be imposed by law. The policy of the Board is to hold all cash surpluses on bank deposit or other similar secure and readily accessible accounts.
Risk Review
The Board has a continuous process of risk assessment, maintains a risk register and is aware that for Phab, risk is not just a financial matter but covers 5 headings: Governance and Management, Operational, Financial, Environmental, External and Compliance.
The Board considers that the areas where the impact of risk could be highest are:
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loss of key staff
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abuse of vulnerable persons
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IT Systems failure
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data breach
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change of relationship with fundraisers leading to a fall in income
Systems are updated as necessary to mitigate identified risks. Internal risks are minimised by the use of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent delivery of all operational matters. The processes are periodically reviewed to verify their
effectiveness . There are procedures covering compliance with health and safety of staff and volunteers. Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks are conducted for all staff and volunteers. Staff and Board Members undertake appropriate training courses in order to keep up to date with changes in legislation and practice. The Board is not aware of any major sources of income being withdrawn, nor of any missed opportunities of a fundraising nature or any other.
Charities and Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they comply with their duty to have regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in exercising their power and duties and deciding what activities the charity should undertake. As can be seen in this report, and within the objectives, the charity has charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that continue to be and are carried out for the public benefit. The trustees also believe that the opportunity to benefit is not unduly restricted, that people in poverty are not excluded, that there is no detriment or harm arising from carrying out Phab’s aims, and that any private benefits received, other than as a beneficiary, are incidental.
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“I have recently attended a three-week Outward Bound Course in Loch Eil in Scotland. The course itself was life-changing. I will always look back later in life and claim with pride that I accomplished that course and it was because of my experiences as a participant at Phab I had the confidence to persevere and remain resilient in the hardest hours.
I am currently doing my Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award, preparing to do my Gold Award and I hope to join the Royal Navy when I’m older.
I thank you a thousand times for your support and encouragement in helping me achieve great heights.”
Freddie
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also directors of Phab Limited for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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 are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
By Order of the Trustees Dawn Vickers Co-CEO
Julia Giles Chair
Date: 24 October 2023
Date: 24 October 2023
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Legal and Administrative Information
Working Name Phab
Constitution
Phab Limited is a company limited by guarantee (no.1598587) incorporated in England and Wales on 19 November 1981 and a registered charity (no.283931). Its governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Following a specal resolution, the objects were updated in April 2022.
Objects
To promote and encourage people of all abilities to come together on equal terms to achieve complete inclusion within the wider community.
President Anita Dobson Board of Trustees Julia Giles MBE, Chair Nicholas Maloney, Deputy Chair & Treasurer (Appointed 26/10/22) Geoffrey Chivers, Deputy Chair & Treasurer (Resigned 26/10/22) Rosalind Probert (Resigned 26/10/22) Gregory Howell Lorna Howell Mark Robinson Natalie Osbourne (Appointed 26/10/22)
For the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, the Board of Trustees is regarded as the Board of Directors of the company.
Election of Trustees
Management
Trustees are elected by members at the Annual General Meeting. One third retires annually. The retiring trustees are required to be those who have served the longest. As trustees are appointed ‘en bloc’ at the AGM, those chosen to retire are selected by lots. The retiring trustees, presuming they are eligible, may put themselves forward for re-appointment. Additionally, the Board may make appointments from time to time to fill vacancies. The Board meets up to four times a year, and it is their responsibility to review strategy and operational performance, to set budgets and approve operating plans. They receive regular briefings on current topics. The Board currently delegates certain functions to the Executive Committee. Membership is as below. (* Denotes staff in attendance). The minutes of the Executive committee are submitted to a full Board Meeting for approval. The decisions taken or actions agreed are implemented by the principal officers where appropriate.
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Phab Limited Year ended 31 March 2023 Legal and Administrative Information
Executive Committee (formerly The Finance Committee until 26 October 2022)
Geoffrey Chivers; (Resigned 26/10/22) Julia Giles MBE Martin Holdsworth (Resigned 26/10/22) Dawn Vickers (Appointed 07/06/22) Michael Wallace* (Appointed 18/07/22) Nicholas Maloney (Succeeded Geoffrey Chivers on 26/10/22)
The Executive Committee meets monthly to monitor the current and on-going financial position. It also deals with statutory matters and reviews the risk position. The membership of the committee is such that it is effectively quorate as a Board Meeting. It is therefore able to take any urgent decisions which cannot wait for a full Board Meeting.
Subsidiary
John Corless holds one ordinary share in Phab UK Enterprises Ltd as nominee for Phab Limited.
Principal Officers
Dawn Vickers – Co Chief Executive Officer (Appointed 07/06/22) Michael Wallace – Co Chief Executive Officer (Appointed 18/07/22) Martin Holdsworth – Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary (Resigned 26/10/22)
Principal Professional Advisors:
Independent
Examiner: JCS Accountants, 5 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, Surrey SM1 2SW
Bankers:
CAF Bank Limited, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA National Westminster Bank plc, Tavistock House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9XA (account closed 19 July 2023)
Solicitors: Medlicott & Benson, 5 Curates Walk, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7BJ
5 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SW Registered Office: Websites: www.phab.org.uk and www.phabkids.co.uk
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Independent examlnerfs report to Ihe trust$ ol Phob Limited I report to the charity tfustees on my exomination of the occounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2023 set out on poges 16 to 28. R•¥pon$iblliti•$ and bo$l$ of roport As the charity's trustees ol the Company (and also its directors lor the purposes of compony law) you are responsible lor the preporation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Componies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,). Having sotisfied myself that the accounts ol the Company ore not requiied to be audited under Port 16 of the 2006 Act ond are eligible lof independent exomination, I report in respeel ol my examination of your chority's accounts as corried out under section 145 01 the ChaTltes Act 20111'ihe 2011 Act.). In carrying out my exomination I hove followed the Directions given by the Chority Commission under section145{5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•f s •tot•m•nt Slnce the Company's gross income ex¢eeded £250.000 your examiner must bo 0 member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I contirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination bgcouse l am a member ol the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Woles. which is one ol the listed bodigs. I hove completed my exominotion. I conh'rm thot no motters hove come to my attention in connection with the examinotion giving me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company os required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the occounts do not oecord with those records.. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting rgguirements ol section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement thot thé accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a motter considefgd 0$ port ol an independent exominolion.. or the accounts hove not been prepared in occordonce with the methods and principles of Statement ot Recommended Pfaclicè for accounting and reporting by chorities lopplicable to chorities preporing their occounts in occordonce with the Finoncial Re ond the Republic ol Ireland {FRS 102 orting Standard appiicoble in the UK I hove no concerns ond hove come ocross no other motters in connection with the exomination to which ottention should be drawn in this report in ordei to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Miriam Hickson CTA FCA Jocob Cavenagh & Skeet 5 Robin Hood Lone Sutton Surrey SMI 2SW li Zozs 14
Financial Statements and Notes to Accounts
Phab Limited Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2023 Including the Income and Expenditure account
| Income from: Donations and legacies Other trading activities Investments Charitable activities Other income Total income 3 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities Total expenditure 4 Net gains/(losses) on investments 9 Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds12 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 NOTE |
Unrestricted Funds 2023 £ Unrestricted Funds 2022 £ Restricted Funds 2023 £ Restricted Funds 2022 £ Total 2023 £ Total 2022 £ |
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| 93,000 - - 5,000 582,148 19,442 303 37,784 4,516 301,817 2,475 2,214 39,322 50,058 61,500 - - 5,000 - 363,317 2,475 2,214 44,322 50,058 489,148 19,442 303 32,784 4,516 |
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| 98,000 644,193 395,886 66,500 462,386 546,193 |
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| - 94,679 171,079 413,440 184,911 279,401 - 94,756 184,911 374,157 171,079 318,761 |
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| 94,679 - 3,321 (10,158) 584,519 (52,000) 7,674 - 464,312 - (68,426) - 94,756 - (28,256) - 559,068 - (96,682) - 489,840 (52,000) 4,353 10,158 |
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| (6,837) 125,872 7,674 769,924 (68,426) 712,478 (28,256) 154,128 (96,682) 866,606 14,511 644,052 |
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| 119,035 777,598 644,052 125,872 769,924 658,563 |
All gains and losses in both years arise from continuing operations and are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities
The notes on pages 18-28 form part of these accounts.
Phab Limited Balance Sheet Company Number 1598587 as at 31 March 2023
| Fixed Assets Tangible assets Investments Current Assets Current asset investments Debtors Cash at bank and in hand Liabilities Creditors falling due within one year Net Current Assets Total assets less current liabilities Provisions for liabilities and charges Net Assets Funds Unrestricted funds Designated funds Restricted funds Total Funds NOTE 8 9 10 11 18 13 12 16 |
2023 £ £ 114,872 273,100 387,972 |
2023 £ £ 114,872 273,100 387,972 |
2022 £ £ 121,931 325,100 |
2022 £ £ 121,931 325,100 |
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| 387,972 | 447,031 | |||
| 92,285 63,805 249,657 |
240,509 42,007 91,877 |
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| 405,747 | 374,393 | |||
| (10,651) | 395,096 783,068 (5,470) |
(42,920) | 331,473 | |
| 778,504 (8,580) |
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| 777,598 | 769,924 | |||
| 600,069 58,494 119,035 |
614,514 29,538 125,872 |
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| 777,598 | 769,924 | |||
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies, for the year ended 31 March 2023. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
Nicholas Maloney, Treasurer Date: 24 October 2023
The notes on pages 18-28 form part of these accounts
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Phab Limited Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31 March 2023
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2022 £ |
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| Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities(i) | 10,103 | (120,252) | |
| Cash fows from investing activities | |||
| Purchase of fxed assets | (850) | - | |
| Proceeds of disposal of asset | - | 5,100 | |
| Interest income | 303 | 2,214 | |
| (547) | 7,314 | ||
| Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year | 9,556 |
(112,938) | |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 1 April | 332,386 | 445,324 | |
| Cash and cash equivalents as at 31 March | 341,942 | 332,386 | |
| (i) Reconciliation of net movement in funds to cash used in operating | activities | ||
| 2023 | 2022 | ||
| £ | £ | ||
| Net movement in funds | 7,674 | (96,682) | |
| Add back depreciation charge | 7,909 | 7,727 | |
| Add back (proft) on disposal of fxed asset | - | (1,282) | |
| Deduct interest income shown in investing activities | (303) | (2,214) | |
| Net loss on investments | 52,000 | ||
| Decrease/(increase) in stock | - | 2,044 | |
| Decrease /(increase) in debtors | (21,798) | 980 | |
| (Decrease)/increase in creditors | (32,269) | 3,444 | |
| (Decrease)/increase in provisions | (3,110) | (34,269) | |
| Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities | 10,103 | (120,252) | |
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
1 Status
Phab Limited is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Its registered office is 5 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SW. In the event of a winding-up each person that is either a member at that date or ceased to be a member within one year is liable to contribute a sum not exceeding £10 towards the liabilities of the company. For these purposes, the trustees are the members of the company. The company is a registered charity.
which are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the objects of the charity. These resources arise from the accumulated surpluses and deficits on general charitable activities.
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Income Recognition
2 Accounting Policies
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified for the revaluation of investments to fair value, with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP 2019 (FRS 102)) and Financial Reporting Standard 102 (FRS 102). Figures are presented in pounds sterling rounded to the nearest pound.
Phab Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Fund Accounting
The charity has various types of funds for which it is responsible and which require separate disclosure. These are as follows: Restricted Funds – Donations and grants which are earmarked by the donor for specific purposes are recorded as restricted funds and may be utilised only in accordance with the specific purposes. Designated Funds – The designated fund represents monies put aside by the trustees for special purposes such as closed club income being retained for the regeneration of Phab activity in the area (see note 14). Unrestricted Funds – Unrestricted funds are those
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Income from commercial trading activities is recognised as earned. Investment income is recognised on a receivable basis. Income from the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme is recognised in the period to which the underlying staff costs relate.
Volunteers and donated services
The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements. Further details of the contribution made by volunteers can be found in the trustees’ annual report. Where services are provided to the charity as a donation that would normally be purchased from our suppliers, this contribution is included in the financial statements at an estimate based on the value of the contribution to the charity.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Cost of raising funds comprises the costs incurred in inducing others to make voluntary contributions to the charity, including those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Charitable expenditure comprises all expenditure relating to the objects of the charity, including both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities and projects.
Governance Costs comprises compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
Pension Costs
The charity operates a defined benefit pension scheme which is fully compliant with Auto-Enrolment legislation: all eligible staff are enrolled. The funds of the scheme are administered by The Pensions Trust. Contributions to the scheme are charged against the results of the year for which they are payable. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
Deficit contributions due to the scheme have been provided in the accounts and discounted to present value.
Grants payable
Grants payable are made in furtherance of the charitable objects of Phab Limited. No grants are made to individuals from general funds.
Tangible Fixed Assets, Depreciation and Amortisation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at historic cost less accumulated depreciation or amortisation. Depreciation and amortisation are provided to write off the cost less the estimated residual value of tangible fixed assets by equal annual instalments over their estimated useful economic lives as follows:
Freehold buildings 2% Leasehold holiday units over the life of the lease Building alterations 2% to 25% 20% to 25% Office equipment Computer equipment 33%
Only items in excess of £500 are capitalised. Freehold land is not depreciated.
Stock
Stock consists of badges, stickers, limited edition prints, clothing for resale and fund raising kits. It is stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
Investments
Investments are stated in the balance sheet at their fair value as at the balance sheet date. Investments in subsidiaries are included at cost. All movements in value arising from investment changes or revaluation are recognised in the statement of financial activities.
Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the company is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
Debtors
Fees and extras receivable and accrued income are included at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation arising from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amount. Provisions are recognised by discounting the settlement amount according to the likely timing of the payments.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
Value Added Tax
Phab Limited is not registered for VAT, therefore Phab is unable to reclaim the VAT it suffers. The irrecoverable VAT is charged to the statement of financial activities, or capitalised as part of the cost of the related asset, where appropriate.
Operating leases
Rental charges are charged on a straight-line basis over the terms of the lease.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 3 Income Donations and legacies Other donations Legacies Other trading income This income is from the following trading activities: Lottery Income Affliation fees from Phab clubs Other income |
2023 £ 579,799 2,349 2022 £ 358,159 5,158 |
|---|---|
| 582,148 363,317 |
|
| 2023 £ 52 2,365 17,025 2022 £ - 2010 465 |
|
| 19,442 2,475 |
|
Investment Income
All the investment income arises from investment property rental income and interest-bearing deposit & reserve accounts in the UK. There was no rental income in the year under review.
| Income from charitable activities This income is from the following activities Independent Living Experiences, Jubilee Sailing Trust, Skills for Independence Waterside Holiday Units rental Proft on Sale of Holiday Unit Other income HMRC CJRS grants Kick Start Scheme Merchandising sales |
2023 £ 20,383 17,401 - 2022 £ 14,980 28,060 1,282 |
|---|---|
| 37,784 44,322 |
|
| 2023 £ - 4,449 67 2022 £ 48,558 1,500 - |
|
| 4,516 50,058 |
|
| 4,516 50,058 |
4,516 50,058 |
|---|---|
| Included in total income for 2022/23 were larger donations from the following supporters: The Ashfeld Trust £36,000 Bedfordshire & Luton Council £19,700 |
|
| Gerald Leigh Charitable Trust | £12,000 |
| Sylvia Adams Trust | £10,000 |
| The National Lottery | £10,000 |
| The Florian Trust | £5,000 |
| The Beatrice Laing Trust | £3,500 |
| Johnnie Johnson Trust | £3,000 |
| Souter Charitable Trust | £2,500 |
| Saint James Partnership | £2,500 |
| The Gale Foundation | £2,000 |
| Surrey Provincial Charity Fund | £2,000 |
| The Hospital Saturday Fund | £2,000 |
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
4 Expenditure
| Activities undertaken directly £ Grants £ Support Costs £ Raising funds Marathon costs Events Charitable Activities Residential projects Holiday units Regional and club events National events Club support Total expenditure Support costs Apportioned to: Head offce and central costs Residential projects Depreciation Regional and club events Governance (see note 5) Club network support National events Marathon Events 115,723 30,463 146,186 181,926 14,766 55,977 15,405 66,418 334,492 480,678 57,793 7,909 10,231 75,933 - - - - - - - 27,908 27,908 27,908 19,105 5,788 24,893 19,572 - 9,318 4,603 17,547 51,040 75,933 |
Activities undertaken directly £ Grants £ Support Costs £ Raising funds Marathon costs Events Charitable Activities Residential projects Holiday units Regional and club events National events Club support Total expenditure Support costs Apportioned to: Head offce and central costs Residential projects Depreciation Regional and club events Governance (see note 5) Club network support National events Marathon Events 115,723 30,463 146,186 181,926 14,766 55,977 15,405 66,418 334,492 480,678 57,793 7,909 10,231 75,933 - - - - - - - 27,908 27,908 27,908 19,105 5,788 24,893 19,572 - 9,318 4,603 17,547 51,040 75,933 |
2023 Total £ 2022 Total £ |
|---|---|---|
| 115,723 30,463 146,186 - - - 19,105 5,788 24,893 |
134,828 36,251 150,857 34,054 |
|
| 171,079 184,911 |
||
181,926 14,766 55,977 15,405 66,418 334,492 - - - - 27,908 27,908 19,572 - 9,318 4,603 17,547 51,040 |
201,498 14,766 65,295 20,008 111,873 203,342 18,255 37,488 18,716 96,356 |
|
| 413,440 374,157 |
||
| 480,678 27,908 75,933 |
584,519 559,068 |
|
| Apportioned to: Residential projects Regional and club events Club network support National events Marathon Events 57,793 7,909 10,231 75,933 |
19,572 9,318 17,547 4,603 19,105 5,788 75,933 |
Grants were paid in the year to 11 Phab groups from general funds and to 2 Phab groups and 0 individuals from restricted funds.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
5 Governance costs
| Auditor’s remuneration – under or over provision in the year Independent Examiner remuneration – Independent Examination inclusive of VAT Governance and professional support for trustees 6 Directors, staff numbers and costs The aggregate payroll costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension contributions Pension costs of defned beneft pension schemes (note 19) |
2023 £ 2022 £ - 3,970 6,261 530 3,300 3,820 |
|---|---|
| 10,231 7,650 |
|
| 2023 £ 2022 £ 214,132 16,331 23,649 16 236,045 18,595 20,430 (23,426) |
|
| 254,128 251,644 |
|
No employee earned over £60,000 in the year, nor in the previous financial year. The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was 7 (2022 – 8).
Termination payments of £NIL (2022: £NIL) were made in the year and are included above. These are recognised when legal agreement is reached.
Key Management Personnel
The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity as listed on page 5 were £76,336 (2022: £87,945).
7 Taxation
The company is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
8 Tangible Fixed Assets
| Company Cost At beginning of year Additions Disposals At end of year Depreciation and Amortisation At beginning of year Charge for year Released on disposal At end of year Net Book Value At 31st March 2023 At 31st March 2022 |
Freehold Property £ Leashold Property £ Offce Equipment £ Computer Equipment £ TOTAL £* |
|---|---|
| 144,456 - - 59,062 - - 5,646 - - 5,652 850 - 214,816 850 - |
|
| 144,456 59,062 5,646 6,502 215,666 |
|
| 52,060 1,816 - 29,527 5,906 - 5,646 - - 5,652 187 - 92,885 7,909 - |
|
| 53,876 35,433 5,646 5,839 100,794 |
|
| 90,580 23,629 - 663 114,872 |
|
| 92,396 29,535 - - 121,931 |
|
*Included in freehold property is land costing £48,000 which is not being depreciated.
| 9 Fixed Asset Investments Shares in subsidiary undertaking at cost Investment property |
2022 £ 2023 £ |
|---|---|
| 100 273,100 100 325,000 |
|
| 273,100 325,100 |
|
Investment property
The investment property comprises the ground floor of Summit House, 50 Wandle Road, Croydon CR0 1DF. This was valued at fair value by Elliott & Co chartered surveyors on 12 April 2016 at £266,500. During 2020/2021 using advice from agents, the trustees estimated that the fair value had increased by £58,500 to £325,000. Following a market valuation undertaken in January 2023, the trustees estimate the fair value to be £273,000 at the year end.
Subsidiary undertaking
The charity’s investment in its subsidiary company consists of 100 ordinary shares of £1 each. The subsidiary undertaking, Phab UK Enterprises Limited (company no. 02564098), which is wholly owned, is registered in England and Wales. It was used for non-charitable activities to raise funds for the charity. Phab UK Enterprises Limited was involved in producing magazines for the group, for operating the group’s telesales operations, for contracts with local authorities, and for handling all the marathon-type events for Phab. Phab UK Enterprises Limited gifts its taxable profits to Phab. From 01 April 2017 it became dormant. There has been no trading activity and it holds net assets £100 at year end. The subsidiary does not hold any fixed assets.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
| 10 Debtors Prepayments Other debtors |
2023 £ 2022 £ 43,908 19,897 33,435 8,572 |
|---|---|
| 63,805 42,007 |
|
11 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| 11 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income Taxation and social security |
2023 £ 2022 £ - 4,930 5,721 2,007 27,581 13,332 |
| 10,651 42,920 |
|
| 12 Restricted Funds EETPU Centenary Fund Willie Booth Fund Midland Development Work South East Development Work Freedom in the Air ILX MTS Joint Fund |
Balance 1.4.2022 £ Income £ Expenditure £ Transfer £ Balance 31.3.23 £ |
|---|---|
| 10,446 4,219 7,800 2,000 17,562 80,288 3,557 125,872 - - - - 5,000 93,000 - 98,000 (288) - - (250) (7,121) (87,020) - (94,679) (10,158) - - - - - - (10,158) - 4,219 7,800 1,750 15,441 86,268 3,557 119,035 |
|
| EETPU Centenary Fund Willie Booth Fund Midland Development Work South East Development Work Freedom in the Air ILX MTS Joint Fund |
Balance 1.4.2021 £ Income £ Expenditure £ Transfer £ Balance 31.3.22 £ |
|---|---|
| 10,696 4,219 7,800 2,000 12,562 113,294 3,557 - - - - 5,000 61,500 - (250) - - - - (94,506) - - - - - - - - 10,446 4,219 7,800 2,000 17,562 80,288 3,557 |
|
| 154,128 66,500 (94,756) - 125,872 |
|
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
12 Restricted Funds (continued)
EETPU Centenary Fund is now a dormant fund, with the last surviving member retiring on 26 October 2023. The fund was used to provide grants to private individuals and organisations with electrical trade union connections to assist disabled young people. The final decision was to transfer the remaining funds to Phab Ltd, in accordance with the funds governing document.
The Willie Booth Fund was set up by a transfer agreed by the Trustees, in anticipation of gifts in memory of a former vice president, who died in June 2009. The aim of the fund was to buy a minibus, initially for use by the Phab club at Westminster School. The trustees and the school have now agreed that it can be used for providing transport bursaries to enable disabled people to travel to special events.
Midland Development Work supporting Phab Clubs in the Birmingham and West Midlands area, organising regional events to bring Phab Clubs together, and promoting Phab Clubs, Projects and wheelchair accessible holiday homes to Club members and people with disabilities locally.
South East Development Work supporting Phab Clubs in the South East, organising regional events to bring Phab Clubs together, and promoting Phab Clubs, Projects and wheelchair accessible holiday homes to Club members and people with disabilities locally.
Freedom in the Air is an opportunity funded by the Florian Charitable Trust for a young person with disabilities to undertake a National Private Pilot’s Licence Scholarship. The transfer in the year recognised unrestricted expenditure on staff who spent time working on this project.
ILX represents grants and donations toward Phab’s Inclusive Living Experience (ILX) Residential Projects Programme.
MTS Joint Fund represents a partnership between Merchant Taylors’ School and Phab to promote volunteering by young people who are at school or at university and the development of new Phab Clubs led by young people.
| 13 Designated funds Former club funds Holiday units Former club funds Holiday units |
Balance 1.4.2022 £ Income £ Expenditure £ Transfer £ Balance 31.3.23 £ |
|---|---|
| - 29,538 24,704 - - (5,906) 10,158 - 34,862 23,632 |
|
| 29,538 24,704 (5,906) 10,158 58,494 |
|
| Balance 1.4.2021 £ Income £ Expenditure £ Transfer £ Balance 31.3.22 £ |
|
| 103,409 39,262 16,295 - - (5,906) (119,704) (3,818) - 29,538 |
|
| 142,671 16,295 (5,906) (123,522) 29,538 |
|
The former club funds represent funds that have been earmarked for regions where the clubs in the region have since closed down. The holiday unit fund was set up to represent the purchase price of the leasehold holiday units at Waterside Park. The cost is shown in note 9 above. Amortisation is set against
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
14 Connected Charities
Phab provides support and services to a network of around 140 independent Phab Clubs and county and regional organisations.
15 Contingent Liabilities
The company is party to a guarantee in favour of the National Westminster Bank plc in respect of borrowings by the company and its subsidiary Phab UK Enterprises Limited. At 31 March 2023 these borrowings stood at £Nil (2022 - £Nil).
16 Analysis of net assets between fund balances
| At 31st March | At 31st March | 2023 | 2023 | At | 31st March 2022 | 31st March 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | Restricted | |||||
| Funds | Funds | Total | Funds | Funds | Total | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | |||
| Fixed assets | 387,972 | - | 387,972 | 447,031 | - | 447,031 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 130,622 | 119,035 | 249,657 | 91,877 | - | 91,877 | ||
| Other net current assets | 145,439 | - | 145,439 | 113,724 | 125,872 | 239,596 | ||
| Provisions | (5,470) | - | (5,470) | (8,580) | - | (8,580) | ||
| 658,563 | 119,035 | 777,598 | 644,052 | 125,872 |
769,924 | |||
17 Transactions with Trustees and Related Parties
No trustee received any emoluments (2022: nil). Expenses reimbursed to NIL trustees during the year (2022: £NIL to 0 trustees). These expenses were incurred for travel and expenditure on the charity’s behalf.
Members of the close family of the key management personnel received salary of £NIL (2022: £21,657), employer’s pension contributions of £NIL (2022: £1,086) and were paid £20 (2022: £230) for IT support. This figure includes the supply of materials.
18 Pension Scheme
The company participates in the scheme, a multi-employer scheme which provides benefits to some 638 non-associated participating employers. The scheme is a defined benefit scheme in the UK. It is not possible for the company to obtain sufficient information to enable it to account for the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore it accounts for the scheme as a defined contribution scheme.
The scheme is subject to the funding legislation outlined in the Pensions Act 2004 which came into force on 30 December 2005. This, together with documents issued by the Pensions Regulator and Technical Actuarial Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council, set out the framework for funding defined benefit occupational pension schemes in the UK.
The scheme is classified as a ‘last-man standing arrangement’. Therefore the company is potentially liable for other participating employers’ obligations if those employers are unable to meet their share of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legally required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from the scheme.
A full actuarial valuation for the scheme was carried out at 30 September 2020. This valuation showed assets of £800.3m, liabilities of £831.9m and a deficit of £31.6m. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the Trustee has asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deficit contributions
Deficit contributions from 1 April 2022 to 31 January 2025: £3,312,000 per annum payable monthly.
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Phab Limited Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023
18 Pension Scheme (continued)
Unless a concession has been agreed with the Trustee the term to 31 January 2025 applies.
Note that the scheme’s previous valuation was carried out with an effective date of 30 September 2017. This valuation showed assets of £794.9m, liabilities of £926.4m and a deficit of £131.5m. To eliminate this funding shortfall, the Trustee asked the participating employers to pay additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deficit contributions from 1 April 2019 to 30 September 2025: £11,243,000 per annum payable monthly and increasing by 3% each on 1st April.
The recovery plan contributions are allocated to each participating employer in line with their estimated share of the Series 1 and Series 2 scheme liabilities.
Where the scheme is in deficit and where the company has agreed to a deficit funding arrangement the company recognises a liability for this obligation. The amount recognised is the net present value of the deficit reduction contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. The present value is calculated using the discount rate detailed in these disclosures. The unwinding of the discount rate is recognised as a finance cost.
| Provision brought forward Payments made in the year Adjustment to liability from change in discount rate and contributions due Provision carried forward |
8,580 (3,126) 16 5,470 42,849 (10,843) (23,426) 8,580 2023 £ 2022 £ |
|---|---|
Rate of discount for the year ended 31 March 2023: 5.52% per annum Rate of discount for the year ended 31 March 2022: 2.35% per annum Rate of discount for the year ended 31 March 2021: 0.66% per annum Rate of discount for the year ended 31 March 2020: 2.53% per annum
The discount rates shown above are the equivalent single discount rates which, when used to discount the future recovery plan contributions due, would give the same results as using a full AA corporate bond yield curve to discount the same recovery plan contributions.
Contributions made to the ongoing scheme were £3,126 (2022: £10,843).
Building an inclusive world
Company Registered address: 5 Robin Hood Lane, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SW