"i /t7L c<%K43/ C"th4frfi. REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 71M)374 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 October 2024 For C.￿A.D.s Combined Handicapped & Disabled Society C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & ￿sabled Soeiet), Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 (ktober 2024 Page Report of the Tnjsiees Inde￿ndent Exarniner's Report Staiemeni of Financial Activities Balance SI￿et Noies to the Finawial Statrments 5107 Dethiled Sthiement of Financial Activities C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & Disabled &bcietiT Report of the Truslee5 ror the year ended 31 (ktober 2024 The trusiees p￿ seni their report with the financial S￿trments of the charity for the ￿ar eTtded 31 Octo￿r 2024. The trustees have adop*d ihe provisions of the S￿￿men1 of Recommended Practice ISORP) applicable to charities prep￿ing ikir accounts in accordance with the Financial RetK)rting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 {effective l January 2015) as amended by Bulletin l (effective l January 2015) and the Charities Act 2011. REFEREL%CE ANT) ADMINISTRA TIVE DETAILS R¢gistered Charit). number 7(K>374 Principat address Four Seasons Bromley Lane Handsacre Rugeley WS15 4EB Committee trustees J D Silvenv(KKI L Edgerton W A Adshead V R Adshead P Woolley Property trustees D K Briggs JPCarr J J Stanley STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing d(rumenL a deed of tsusi. and constitutes an unincorporatrd Ch￿IlY. Risk management The (rusiees have a duly to i(knufy and rei'iew the risks io which the charity is extx)sed and io ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable aSSura￿e against Iraud and error. OBJEcfIvES ACTtvrriES Objectives and aim5 The objectives and aim of the charTrty is to make nature and the countyside available and accessible io the less able-bodied and handicapp￿d. Public benefit The trustees of the opinion that the activities undertaken in accordance with ihe objects of charity meei the definition of public benefit. The trustees confirni that they have complied with the requirements of 5e£iion 4 of the Chariiies Aci 2011 io have due reg￿d io the public ￿ner11 guidarKe published by the Chariry C(Nnmission for England and Wale5. Approved by order ol the Ix)ard of Ernstees on 22 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by: lee Page I Independent Examiner's Report to the Tr￿l￿S of C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & Disabled Society I report on ihe accounis for the year ended 31 OctO￿r 2024 set out on pages three to seven. Respective res￿nSibIlItIeS oflrnstees and examiner The charily's trustees are responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts. The chariiy's ￿sleeS consider that an audit IS not required for this year (under Section 144{2) of the Chariiies Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and thai an Inde￿ndent examination is required. li is my resw)nsibility to= examine the accounts under Section 145 of ihe 2011 Aci lo follow the procedures laid down in ihe General Direction5 given by the Charity Commission (under Section 1451511b) of ik 2011 Aci)- and to slate ￿,hether particular maners have come to my attention. Basis of the independent examiner's rewbrt My examination was c￿rIed oul in accordance with the GeneTal Direaions given by the Charity Commission. An examinaiion includes a review of the accounting records kepi by the cTrwity and a comparison of ihe accounts presented with ihose records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanaiions from you as irustees concerning any such matters. The Pr￿edureS underfaken do noi provide all Ihe evidence that would be required in an audiL and consequendy no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view ' and the repon is limiied io those matters set in t￿ statements below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination. no maller has come io my aiieniion: which gives me reasonable cause to telieve thaL in any maierial respecL the requiremenis to keep accounting records in accordance with Seciion 130 of the 2011 Aci; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to Comply with the accounting requiremems of the 2011 Aci have noi Eten mei; or (2) to which, in my ( io Et reackd. on, attention should be drawTr in order to enable a proper understhnding of the accounts Haines Wails Tamworth Limiied Sterling House 97 Lichfield Styeei Tamwonh Staffordshire B79 7QF 22 March 2025 Page 2 C.H.A.D.S Combiwl Handicapped & Ihsabled Society Ststement of Financial Actiiities ror the year ended 31 Oclober 2024 21J24 2023 Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming resources from generated fun Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Granis receivable and bank inieresl 1.161 21.338 26.841 1.181 29,548 10.599 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 49.340 41,328 RESOLRCES EXPENDED Charitable actiiryties General Charitable Management and athniniswaiion 19,715 26,IN)I 13.598 29.398 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 45.716 42.996 NET I ￿COMINGs 3,624 {1.6681 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forw'ard Property revalualion 620.669 433,581 188,756 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 624.293 620,669 The noies form part of these financial statements Page 3 C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & Disabled Society, Balance Slwt At 31 (ktober 2024 2024 2021 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible asseis 491,182 574,187 CURRENT ASSETS s((￿ks Cash ai bank and in hand and (kbiors 33.100 101,054 34,800 12,(X)I 134.154 46.801 CURRENT LIABILITIES Other creditors 1.043 319 NET CURRENT ASSETS 133.111 46,482 NET ASSETS 624.293 620.669 FUNDS Unrestricied funds 624.293 620.669 TOTAL FUNDS 624,293 620.669 The financial sthiements were approved by tlr Board of Tr￿￿eeS on 22 March 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Trustee Trustee The notes forni part of these financial $th￿ments Page 4 C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & llisabled Society otes to the financial sLgtements for the vear ended 31 October 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accounting convention The financial statements have IKen prepared in accordance with the Accounting and RerK)rting b), Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pracllce applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effeciive l January 2015) - Icharities SORP (FRS10?11. Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the charities Aci 2011. Basis of preparation C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & Disabled Soriety meet5 the (kfinition of a public ￿nefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised as historical cosl or transaciion value unless Othenvise siaied in ik relevant accounting policy notes. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included on the Ststemeni of Financial Activiiies when the chariiy is legally eniitled to the income and the amouni can be quaniified with ￿asOnable accuracy. Tangible fixed assets Freehold propKny is noi depre¢iaied as in the opinion of ihe ￿$[eeS li is noi diminishing in value. Assets other than freehold property are writtrn off as expenditu￿ in the accounting ￿n(MI of acquisiLlOn. Stocks The livesiock is valued ai the year-end by the tn￿￿es. Taxation The charity is exempi from lax on its charithble aciivitie& Fund accounting unrestriC￿d funds can be used in accordance with the Chan￿ble objectives at the discretion of the trnstees. ReStriC￿d funds can only used for parlicular restrided purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are rdised for partRcular restricted purposes. Pe￿ion costs and other post-retirement benefits The charity operates a defined contribuiion pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged io the Statement of Financi31 Activities in the period to which they rela*. ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS 2024 2023 Fund raising events Hire fees and irKome Sale of livestock and pr(xluce Siock valuation change 655 4.390 17,993 (1,7￿) 331 4.350 23.167 1,700 21.338 29,548 Page 5 C.H.A.D.S Combiwl Handicapped & Disabled Society Notes to the FinaDciai Statements- continued for Ihe year ended 31 October 2024 INCOMING RESOtiRCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Grants receivable included= 2024 2023 Grants 21,072 10.599 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION, AND BENEFrrs There were no trustees. remuner&ion or other ￿nefIts for ik year ended 31 (ki0￿r2024 nor for the year ended 31 Ocioirr 2023. There were no trustees, ex￿nseS paid for the year ended 31 (ki(*yer2024 nor for the year ended 31 October 2023. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and national insura￿e Other pension cosis 20,703 550 20,446 501 21,253 20.947 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Motor Plant and Vehicle Equipment Freehold Pro￿rty Totsls COST At l NOVem￿r 2023 Disposals 31., OCto￿r 2024 4,8(Ki 572.IKK) (82.458 489.542 581.8(M) (82,458 499,342 4,8(K) DEPRECA TION Ai l November 2023 Charge 31" Ociotr¢r 2024 4.332 167 3.281 380 7,613 547 T BOOK VALLE Ai 31 ' Ociober 2024 501 1.139 489,542 491.182 Freehold property was valued on an open markei Efflsis in 2022 by Sedgwicks. Chanered Surveyors at £572.(XX). Freehold Propeny includes land at Croxall purchased in 2(K)6 for £7.61] and land ai Yoxall purchased for £16,418 in 201 Page 6 C.￿A.D.s Combined Handicapped & tlisabled Societv Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 October 2024 STOCKS 2024 2023 LiVeSt(￿k al valuation 33,100 34.800 MOVEMENT IN, FUNDS Net movement in funds At 1.11.11 At 31.1024 Unrestrieted fun(Ls Generdl lund 620.669 3,624 624.293 TOTAL FUNDS 620.669 3.624 624.293 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources Movement in expended funds Unrestricted fun(ts General fund 51,040 47,416 3,624 TOTAL FUNDS 51,(HO 47,416 3,624 Page 7 C.H.A.D.S Combined Handicapped & IAsabled Society Detailed SLqtement of Financia] Aetiiitios for the year ended 31 October 2024 2024 2023 INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary income Donations and collections Membership fees i.(K)I 180 150 Activities for generating funds Fundraising evenis Hire fees and income Sale of livestock and produce Si(Kk valuation change 655 4.390 17.993 1,71M)) 331 4.350 23.167 1,700 Other income Grants Bank intere5l 21,072 5.769 10,599 188 756 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 49,340 230,084 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charilable activities Livestock feed and exFtnses Conservation costs Machinery expenses Heating and lighting Rates and water 16.662 1.040 464 1,428 121 10,457 .274 .738 129 Suppor¢ costs Wages and national insurance Pensions Professional fees Insurance TeleplK)ne Postage and sthtionery Motor expenses Sundries Deprecia(ion 20,703 550 20,446 501 2,910 2.516 203 46 1,949 99 728 29,398 1,445 204 127 2.374 51 547 26.(K)I TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 45.716 42.996 NET INCOMFJIEXPENDITURE) 3.624 187.088 This page does not fom) part of the statutory f￿anCIal statements Page 8 COMBINED HANDICAPPEDAND DISABLED SOCIETY C.H.A.D.S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. "Four Seasons" KTatU￿ Field Studi, & IIisitor Cent Bromle!, Lane, Handsacre, RubyeleN, W515 4EB Telephone= Oli4? 491077 Saturday.March 25th.2.00pm. Held at the Four Seasons Nature Centre. Kings Bromley Lane.Handsacre. Apologies:. Miss L Edgerton,Mr J Edgerton, Mrs P Brandrick,Mr G Ireland. Those Presen( Mr & Mrs W Adshead,Mr & Mrs D Silverwood,Mr & Mrs P Woolley, Mrs P Hall,Mr & Mrs S O'Neil,Mrs R 1reland.mrs J Whetton,Mr M Punyer. M Rhoads. Mrs K Bradley,S Ryder,Mr R Pope.Mr D Briggs,J Morris. 1.Minutes. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read,approved and signed 2.Matters Arising. The Chainnan repoerted that Mrs L Wilson,the newty appointsd Liaison Officer was no longer employed by CHADS as she had ￿SIgned owing to a change in her personal circumstsnces. Mr Woolley reported that a contractor had been and felled the trees in question and cleared them away at no cost to the Society. 3 Chaimian's Repo The Chairman thanked all who had helped over the year in any way. He thanked Mr Punyerforthe donation of a computer. Mr O'Neil forthe donation of a printer and for his patience in tying to teach Derek on how to use them. He also thanked Mr Edgerton for his invaluable support with the cattle and conservation projects.and Mr W Boyd and Mr S Butler of Haines Watts for doing the Accounts at no cosL He then reported that sadty three of our Membe￿ had recently passed away* Mrs M Punyer,Mrs D Moore and Mrs Julie Baskerville,also several of our members were not in the best of health,we wish them well. The Voyage group,who used the Centre on a Vvednesday had ceased to visit due to Government cutbacks and a shortage of stsff. Mrs Wilson had failed to secure any funding apart from that for another polytunnel.which Mr Woolley was erecting with the help of friends. HS2 have grantsd a licence for the use of land in Trentside Meadows to compensate for the land tsken by compulsory purchase.though this came with the improviso that they could tske it back with 7 days notice. Mr Silverwood said that he had recieved letters from a gravel company called Heidleberg Materials who own the gravel rights under Trentside Meadows and were coming to sink bore holes to test the depth of gravel. He also said that as 2024 had been a very wetyear,the qualty of hay and haylage was poor. Making Nature available for the Less Able... Resi4tered Charih, No. 700374 PrKnted on Recycled Paper Treasurers Report The Treasurer presented the accounts prepared by Haines Watts which showed a plus movement of funds of £3.624. Some monies from HS2 in respect of compulsory purchase of land ha5 been received with further amounts of compensation due. A savings account has been opened with Virgin Money. The meeting approved the accounts as presented and were duty signed. Nomination of Committee Members. Chaimian---_ Mr D Silverwood Vice Chairperson- Mrs J Woolley, Treasurer- - Mr D Silverwood, Minutes Secretsry-- Mrs A Silverwood. Committee Members -Mr & Mrs W Adshead, Mrs P Hall, Mrs E O'Neil. Mr M Punyer,Mrs M Rhoads.Mrs K Bradley9 Miss L Edgerton. A.O.B. Mrs Hall said that a committee meets-ng with Mr J Edgerton,(farni manager) should be arranged to discuss the future of CHADS. Mr Woolley suggested committee look at other like4ninded organisations too.The whole site had a valuation of £750,000. Photos were passed round of Mr Edgerton hedge-laying at Croxall for which a grant had been obtained. A letterwas read outfrom RSPB abouttsking over the sites,butthey had given a negative response. Mr Silverwood said there were plans to reduce cattle numbers by one third, and also suggested that other famiing groups may be interested. Mr Woolley asked if Stewardship payments would be affected by a reducton of cattle numbers. Mrs O'Neil asked about use of the new polytunnel,to which Mr Woolley replied that the local scout group had been approached about using the facilty for gardening projects aimed towards earning various badges. After discussion,the Chairman was authorised to explore the possibilities for the Society going forward,including contscting Stsffordshire Wildlife Tnlst to see what any future cO￿peratIon might involve. O'Neil suggested that any new leaflets had a change ofwording on them. Mrs Silverwood replied that new wording had been discussed and approved by the Charity commission.but there were many old leaflets left and replacing them is costly. There was no other business. Mr SilVe￿00d thanked everyone for attending and the meeting was closed. No date was setfor the next AGM.