Charity registration number 510031 (England and Wales)
BETTER THINGS
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025

BETTER THINGS
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr Z U Teemil
Mrs M Young
Mr C Noble
Mrs K Farry
MrKJGurd
Mrs M Middleton
Mr P Owen
Mr Stuart Cunningham
Charity number (England and Wales)
510031
Independent examiner
Topping Partnership (Accountants) Limited
Incom House
dterside
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1VI

BETTER THINGS
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
7-11

BETTER THINGS
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charity's constitulion, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)"
(effective 1 January 2019).
Objectives and activities
The charities objectives are..
a. The relief of people with a leaming disability in particular by the provision of help and support for them and for
their families, dependents and carers, and to prevent learning disabilities for the public benefit and to advance
religion amongst persons with a learning disability., and
b. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for the recreation or other leisure time occupation for people who
have need thereof by reason of leaming disability wth the object of improving their conditions of life.
'Learning disability. means any developmental disability of the mind and any associated condition howsoever
caused and whether mild, moderate or severe.
Public benefit
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidan￿ issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the
charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Significant activtiies and achievements against objectives

BETTER THINGS
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Feb 1st 2024- Jan 31 st 2025
2024 saw the 50th anniversary of the organisation having been originally established. We have undergone a couple
of name changes over the years and have people wth lived experience at all levels of our organisation.
The charity has continued to deliver a number of quality projects and activtties building on the work achieved last
year with grants and funding re￿iVed used to deliver and support those projects and activities.
We have worked with a number of extemal stakeholders and supwrters over the last twelve months. these
activities have included a joint performance project wth participants from Funky Fitness and Fun from Oldham,
working with NG Bailey on the community garden. facilitating an Intemational Vvomen's Day event with We Stand
Together on the subject 'ls women's equality an illusion?,
We secured Neighbourhood Investment Funding to ensure safety fencing and indusive garden furniture for the
community garden and once again hosted the Wythenshawe Indusive Sports Day in July giving people the
opportunity lo try new and different sports ranging from dimbing walls to archery.
Once again we ran our annual 'Get Your Kit On. event in February raising awareness of the importance of
accessible sport.
During the year we launched our Outdoor Learning Project as part of our anniversary celebrations as a legacy
project for the future to promote health, wellbeing, nature and the environment. We also launched our 'Red Box,
personal health project providing both male and female personal hygiene products to those in need.
As a￿ayS we continue to focus on people taking part in activities regardless of means and where people are clearly
struggling financially we don't apply a sessional charge where one exists.
During the year we have linked projects into other themes and events with awareness activities and learning
opportunities around Intemational Women's Day, Ramadan and Mental Health Week with participants feeding back
that 'doing things with my friends cheers me up if I feel down.,
We asked people what they do to help their mental health and the use of music and dancing was high up on the list.
Many said that they dance at home if they feel anxious.
Other people commented that football and netball help them feel part of a team,. Many people have said that they
look forward to taking part in our sessions because it gets them out of the house and gives them 'something to get
up for.,
We ￿lebrated autism awareness week promoting our sessions and how important indusive sport is with
participants saying that football helped them to cope with their anxiety and that sessions make them feel that they
are part of a family.
Participants from other cultures have been able to share their traditions, we have also been able to combine that
th promoting health checks and awareness around specific conditions and cultures. Muslim participants shared
their culture and explained the background of Ramadan to others.
Our biggest anniversary event and fijndraiser was our Marathon IAkdlk with Satum Visual Solutions which saw our
CEO, one of our Trustees and staff from Satum tske on a 26 mile walk from Saint Helens Rugby Club to Old
Trafford Football Stadium inseptember.

BETTER THINGS
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY2025
Flnanclal revlew
During the year the charitys income exceeded its expenses by £10.360.
The charity had reserves of £49,525 at the start of the perit>J and £59,885 at the end. This is working capital.
The reserves V￿re achieved both from donations via grant rnaking bodies and generous donations. In the coming
year the Charity will continue to apply for extemal funding as is appropriate for agreed budget&
The Trustees recognise the Importan￿ of having a reserves p(Aicy. The reserves policy is an area of focus for
TTUStees.
Rese￿eS policy
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not tjeen designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a levd equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reseNes
at this level wll ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in fijnding, they wll be able to continue the charity's
cu￿ent activities vthile consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of resepies
has been maintained throughout the year.
Structure, governance and management
The charity is unincorporated and was registered with the Charity CcKnmission in 1980.
Decision making is undertaken by the trustees in line wtth the constitution of the charity. This applies to any
amendments required to the constitLrtion or the need for any general or speoal meetings. Day to day decisions are
made by the senior management team.
The Trustees who seNed during the year and up to the date of signature of the finan￿al statements were:
Mr Z U Teemil
Mrs M Young
Mr C Noble
Mrs K Fary
MrKJGurd
Mrs M Middleton
Mr P Owen
Mr Stuart Cunningharn
Recniitment and appointment of t￿SteeS
TTUStees are nominated and elected at our annual AGM as described the charities constitution. Anyone may put
themselves forward to be a trustee but must supply a nomination statement. Individuals wth identified skills may be
co opted to the board of trustees at any time rf a quorate number of trustees agree.
The Trustees, rewrt was approved by the Board of Trustees.
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Mr P Owen
Trustee
Date: .......20November..2025..........

BETTER THINGS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF BErrER THINGS
I report to the Trustees on rny examination of the finanaal statements of Better Things (the charity) for the year
ended 31 January 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the p￿paration of the finanaal statements in accordance ￿1th
the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of the charivs finanaal statements catrred out under section 145 of the
Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5){b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examinerfs statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the finanaal statements in accordance with the
relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended practi￿ issued on 1
April 2005 which is refeffed to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has
been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally
AC￿pted Accounting Practice.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no rnattet5 have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.
the financial statements do not accord y￿th those records., or
the financial ststements do not comply with the applicable requirements con￿MIng the form and content of
financial statements set out in the Chatities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the finanaal statements give a true and fair vi￿1, which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.
I have no concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which atterrtion
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
S Wilcock
Mrs S Wlcock
Topplng Partnershlp (Accountants) Llmlted
Incom House
Vaterside
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1WD
Date: ...21Novembef2025..................

BETTER THINGS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
47,288
25,880
Total income
47,288
25,880
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
36,928
37,216
Total expenditure
36,928
37,216
Net incomel(expenditure) and movement in funds
10,360
(11,336)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 February 2024
49,525
60,861
Fund balances at 31 January 2025
59,885
49,525
The statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

BETTER THINGS
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 JANUARY2025
2025
2024
Notes
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
60,425
50,665
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
{540)
(1,140)
Net current assets
59.885
49,525
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
10
59.885
49,525
59,885
49,525
The finanaal statements were approved by the Trustees on .....20NoveTnber2025.............
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Mr P Owen
Trustee

BETTER THINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Accounting policies
Charity information
Better Things is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Vvales and is unincorporated.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wth the charity's constitution, the Charities Act
2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. {"FRS 102")
and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public
Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional ¢urren¢y of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1A Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entiljed to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised OTr￿ the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or othewse if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution.
the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.

BETTER THINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Accounting policies
{Continued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constwctive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs, induding support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocaled directly to that activity- Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activty are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude 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. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets. which indude debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaclion is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interesL Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, induding creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the fulure payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities dassified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or ServI￿S that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are dassified as Current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.7 Employee benefits
The cost of any unused holiday entidement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an emF￿OYee or to provide termination benefits.

BETTER THINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other
factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods vthere the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
7,437
39,851
614
25,266
47,288
25,880
Charitable activities
2025
2024
Housing support
Insurance
Travel
Repairs and maintenance
Printing, postage and stationery
Rent
Professional fees
Sundry
Subscriptions
Subcontractors
Other charitable expenditure
872
766
1,195
803
1,078
65
2,852
450
1,784
146
29,712
25
93
2,505
540
2.012
33
29.200
36,928
37,216
36,928
37,216

BETTER THINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
Net movement in funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl{crediting)'.
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner.
- for other assurance services
540
540
Trustees
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Total
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Accruals and deferred income
540
1,140
10 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These indude
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 February
2024
Incoming
sources
Resources At 31 January
expended
2025
General funds
49,525
47,288
(36,928)
59,885
10-

BETTER THINGS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JANUARY 2025
10 un￿strICted funds
{Continued)
P￿VIouS year:
At 1 February
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources At 31 January
expended
2024
General funds
60.861
25,880
(37,216)
49,525
11 Related party transactions
Transactions with ￿lated parties
Due to the small size of the charity and the limited funds available, the charity do not have any employees.
The charity has a Chief Executive Officer. Kate Maggs who is remunerated by way of fees. Kate's partner
John Gurd provides a significant number of hours per year to support Kate and the charity. John is a Trustee
of the charity. Kate's fees are induded wthin the Income and Expenditure a¢￿Unt under subcontractor costs.
The level of fees has been approved by the Board of Trustees.
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