REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 516092
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
P B Syddall & Co
Chartered Accountants
Grafton House
81 Chorlev Old Road
Bolton
Lancashire
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Page
Report of the Trusttts
Independent Examiner's R¢port
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
7 to 12
Detailed Stalement of Financial Activities
13 to 14

THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 Dec¢mb¢r 2024. The
trust¢¢s have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charilies Preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting SL￿dard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effeclive l January 2019).
The Bury Speakeasy Club operates under the name "Speakeasy"
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Speakeasy's objectives tend to be similar year on year as our core business of supporting people with aphasia remains
unchanged.
Activities
We layer activities onto our basic services offering a wider range of member requesled and member led activities to
facilitate ongoing development of communication skills. confidence and community participation whilst improving
quality of life with aphasia.
Annually we offer purposeful trips as appropriate. AGM. a Christmas lunch and our aphasia conference.
Public benefit
The trustees have acknowledged the charity commission guidance on public benefit and are confident the charity meets
the definition in all regards.
Achievements 2nd performance 2024
Sp¢akeasy continued to deliver a blended service both online and face to face at the office and other premises across
Greater Manchester. Thi5 service supported people with aphasia and their carers and families.
All the funded projects were delivered successfully and evaluated using aphasia accessible approaches. This gave us
knowledge about the impact and preferences for both people wilh aphasia and carers which is used to ensure that our
work is truly member centric. We ¢nsured full delivery of core services and support for all who requested it in spite of
increasing demand.
We continued to support member5 to have involvemenl in a wide rdnge of research and themed project work which
included engagement with local public and patienl consultation meetings across Greater Manchester.
We were successful in securing a large grani from National NHS to deliver a new pilot project to support speech aT]d
language therapists, people with aphasia and carers online. offering short tenn support to fill the gaps in NHS provision.
A remote speech and language therapist was engaged to deliver this work across the whole of Greater Manchester. This
project began late 2022 and continued through all of 2024.
Speakeasy remained ai the fO￿frOnt of national and international aphasia collaborations such as the Aphasia Alliance,
Tavistock trnst for Aphasia. Collaboration of Aphasia Trialli5ts and retains strong links with stroke, disability and
voluntary sector organisations.
We liaised with care organisations and established an agreement to deliver training for staff in improving their
communication skills.
Our ongoing and regular involvement with local. naiional and international ￿searCherS and with businesses to sharelsell
our expertise has continued in 2024.
Trustees have had full involvement in managing Speakeasy business with continued support, advice, monitoring of
standards and strategic guidance.
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Our policy on cash reserves continues to be the maintenance of at least six months operating costs on deposit as a buffer
in the event that our funding l income sources ce&8e.
As at 31 December 2024 the unrestricted general fimd stood at £137.080 which represents over I I months operating
costs.
The trustees have always recognised that the sources of income are ad-h￿ or at besi subject to a periodic review, and
often subject to periodic qualification- all with the potential to cease ivith little or no prior notice, with subsequent
impact to reserves.
These characteristics sit alongside an understanding on ihe part of the trustees that the members, staff and grant-makers
require some continuity- the financial buffer is essential in allowing the truslees adequate time to formulate appropriate
contingency plans, should they be required.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing documenl
The charity 15 controlled by its governing documenL a deed of trLiSt and constitutes an unincorporated Charity.
The goveming document is the constitution adopted 23 January 1985 and amended 24 April 1989.
Recruitment and appointment of Irustees
The method adopted for recruitmenl and appoinimeni of new trustees are .
Head-hunting for those with required skills
Initial meeting
Invitation to join Speakeasy
- CRB check
- Confimiation of appointment at trustee meeting
- Report and confirmation at AGM
Induction pack and responsibility I liability briefing
New trustees are appointed by the board after consideration of the charitys requirements.
Organisational struclure
Speakeasy has a board of trustees and a Chief Executive Officer. Gill Pearl, to whom all staff report.
All structural and financial decisions are made by majority vote by the tnts-tces. Gill Pearl has authority for expenses up
to £200.
Governance
Trustee meetings are planned to lake place throughout the year and senior leaders communicate very effectively on both
formal matters and infornially when guidance is required by officers or the Chief Executive Officer.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
We regularly review all risks and take appropriate actions where required.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
516092

THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Principal address
I I Princes Court
Silver Streel
Ramsbollom
Bury
Lancashire
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Trustees
J Holland (resigned 1.4.24)
D Morton Chair of Trustees
J Lowe
Ms A Hibbert
Mrs J Hancock
P Prince
Ms E Duncan
Ms J Wright
K Winch
Ms J Lloyd
H Holland
Ms F Holland-Haque (appointed 2.4.24)
Independenl Ex4miner
A J Syddall M.A.. F.C.A..
P B Syddall & Co
Chartered Accountants
Grafton House
81 Chorley Old Road
Bolton
Lanca5hire
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 7 Cktober 2025 and signed on its behalf by".
D Morton - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Burv Speakeasy Club
I report to the charity trusiees on my examination of the accounts of The Bury Speakeasy Club (the Trust) for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibililies and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trnst you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordanc¢ with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the ACV).
I repon in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out
my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5){b) of
the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed tny examination. I confirni that no material matters 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 TTUSt as required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out
in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement thai the accounts give a
true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come acTOSS no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
A J Syddall M.A.. F.C.A..
P B Syddall & Co
Chartered Accountants
Grafton House
81 Chorley Old Road
Bolton
Lancashire
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7 October 2025
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fimd
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations subscriptions and grants
45,912
110,418
150J30
179,502
Other trading activities
Investmeni income
3,794
1,288
SJOO
9,094
1288
21.233
1.002
Total
50.994
115.718
166,712
201,737
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activitie5
Charitable activities
Support costs
Finance costs
18,613
122.160
140,773
132,909
3,289
(190)
Total
18,613
122,160
140,773
136,008
Net gains on investments
9.095
9,095
4,382
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE)
41.476
(6,442)
35,034
70,11
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds broughi forward
104.699
52.405
157,104
86,993
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
146,175
45,963
192,138
157,104
The notes forn) part of these financial statements
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
BALANCE SHEET
31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
Total
funds
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted
nd
Restrictcd
nds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
8,104
80.774
8,104
80,774
1,897
71,678
88J78
88,878
73,575
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors.. amounts falling due within one year
Cash at bank and in hand
10
.150
82,379
57297
45,963
103,260
57,297
45,963
103,260
83,529
NET CURRENT ASSETS
57297
45,963
103200
83.529
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
146,175
45,963
192.138
157.104
NET ASSETS
146,175
45,963
192,138
157,104
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
146,175
45,963
104,699
52,405
TOTAL FUNDS
192,138
157.104
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 7 October 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by..
D Morton - Trustee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLL'B
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepaTed in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 l January 2019),.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and ihe Charities Aci 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, with the exception of inveslments which are included at market value, as modified by the revaluation
of certain assets.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amouni can be me&sured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of Lyonomic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliablj". Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rales in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful
life.
Computer equipmenl
250/0 on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted PUTposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
DONATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS AND GRANTS
31.12.24
31.12.23
Donations
Grants
Subscriptions
26.664
118,961
10,705
20,694
146.947
11.861
156J30
179,502
Grants received. included in the above, are as follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
Other granis
118,961
146,947
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- Continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
OTHER TRADING ACTtVlTIES
31.12.24
31.12.23
Fundraising events
Training and exp¢rtise
3J14
5,780
9,004
12.229
9,094
21.233
INVESTMENT INCOME
31.12.24
31.12.23
Deposit account interest
1,288
1,002
CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs COSTS
Direct
Costs
Support
costs
Totals
Charitable activities
135,640
5,133
140,773
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tThstees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year
ended 31 December 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2024 nor for the year ended
31 December 2023.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was ￿ follows:
31.12.24
31.12.23
Chief Executive
rinance and administration
Speech and language therapist
Fixed term contrdcts - proJect￿ellyCry
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
COST
At l January 2024
Additions
17,355
7,653
At 31 December 2024
25,008
DEPRECIATION
At l January 2024
Charge for year
15,458
1,446
Al 31 December 2024
16,904
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
8,104
Ai 31 December 2023
1,897
FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Listed
inveslments
MARKET VALUE
At l January 2024
Revaluations
71,679
9,095
At 31 December 2024
80,774
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2024
80,774
At 31 December 2023
71.679
There were no investment assets outside the UK.
Cost or valuation at 31 December 2024 is represented by..
Listed
investments
Valuation in 2023
Valuation in 2024
71,679
9,095
80,774
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- conlinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
io.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WATHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.24
31.12.23
Trade deblors
1.150
MOVEMENT IIY FUNDS
Net
moveTnent
tn funds
At
31.12.24
Ai 1.1.24
Unrestricted funds
General fund
104,699
41,476
146,175
Reslricted funds
SQulRe (Stroke quality improvement for
rehabilitation)
National Lollery Core
Vamcast
GM Walking
IOJ89
38,809
3,207
(10,365)
(3,720)
4,009
3,634
24
35,089
7,216
3,634
52.405
(6,442)
45,963
TOTAL FUNDS
157,104
35,034
192,138
Nei movement in funds. included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
e.Ipended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in fund5
Unreslrieted funds
General fund
50,994
{18,613)
9,095
41,476
Re5trieied funds
SQulRe (Stroke quality improvement for
rehabilitation)
National Loll¢ry Core
Vamcast
Aphasia Conference
GM Walking
(10.36$)
(88.878)
{1.290)
{21,627)
(10.365)
(3,720)
4,009
85,158
5,299
21,627
3,634
3,634
115,718
(122,160)
(6,442)
TOTAL FUNDS
166,712
(140,773}
9,095
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ii.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Compar4tives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfer5
between
funds
Ai
31.12.23
Atl.I.23
Unrestrieled funds
Generdl fund
73,357
16.594
14,748
104,699
Restrieted funds
European Social Fund
National Lottery Speak Up
Operational Delivery Network(Stroke
Greater Manchester)
SQulRe (Stroke quality improvement for
rehabilitation)
National Lottery Core
Vamcast
11.686
{42}
(210)
(11,644)
210
3,314
(3,314)
(1.364)
11,753
38.809
3.207
10.389
38,809
3,207
13.636
53.517
(14,748)
52,405
TOTAL FUNDS
86,993
70.111
157,104
Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Gains and
losses
Movement
in funds
Unrestricied funds
Generdl fund
64,489
(52277)
4.382
16,594
Restricted funds
European Social Fund
National Lottery Speak Up
SQulRe (Stroke quality improvement for
rehabilitation)
National Lottery Core
Vamcast
(43)
{210)
(42)
(210)
89.974
41.973
5.300
(78.221)
(3.164)
(2,093)
11.753
38,809
3.207
137,248
(83,731)
53,517
TOTAL FUNDS
201.737
(136.008)
4.382
70,111
Pagell
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.
RELA TED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations subscriptions and grants
Donations
Grants
Subscriptions
26,664
118,961
10,705
20,694
146.947
11,861
156J30
179,502
Other Irading activities
Fundraising events
Training and expertise
3J14
5,780
9.004
12,229
9,094
21,233
Investment income
Deposit account interest
1,288
,002
Total incoming resources
166,712
201,737
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activitie5
Wages
Rent rates and room hire
Utilities
Postage printing stationery and advertising
Sundries
Members Outings and events
Staff travel
Office software equipment and support fees
Guest speaker5 and training expenses
Office repairs and maintenance
Conference costs
94,794
13,S60
965
lJ54
2,035
510
605
1.550
414
256
19,597
107,081
13.520
1,301
852
2,138
3.338
4,177
502
135,640
132,909
Support ¢0515
Management
Insurance
Bookkeeping
Accounthncy
Independent examination fees
1228
160
1,752
540
940
117
1,692
540
3.686
3,289
Finance
Bank charges
Carried forward
(190)
(190)
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THE BURY SPEAKEASY CLUB
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A￿1VITIEs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
31.12.24
31.12.23
Finance
Brought fonvard
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
{190)
1.447
1,447
(190)
Total resources expended
140,773
136,008
Nel income before gains and1055es
25,939
65.729
Realised recognised gains and losses
Unrealised gainsllosses on fixed asset
investments
9,095
4.382
Net income
35,034
70,11
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