AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
06589817 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2024

End date: 31 March 2025

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

Directors report
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2025

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025

Principal activities of the company

Delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable services meeting the needs of older people. Empowering older people and advocating for their needs. Influencing local health and social care policies. Engaging actively with older people, families, and carers.

Additional information

The charity operates as a company limited by guarantee under its Memorandum and Articles of Association, governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic direction and oversight, with daily operations managed by the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. Trustees ensure robust internal control systems are in place, supported by an annual business plan, regular financial reviews, and a risk management strategy addressing key risks such as financial sustainability, health and safety, and safeguarding. The organisation recorded a net deficit for the year ended 31 March 2025 of £36,382 and continues to focus on maintaining service quality while developing sustainable income streams. Trustees receive no remuneration, and all related party transactions are disclosed in line with charity governance standards.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

Penny Southern
 Anthony Hogben
 Micheal Doble
 Phillip Carter
 Thomas Dawlings
 Ian Cox
 Jane Kennedy
 Frederick Hobbs

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 14 November 2024

Anya Harris

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 8 April 2024

Louise Homewood

The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2024 to 3 April 2024

Timothy Fagg

The director shown below has held office during the period of
26 March 2025 to 31 March 2025

Karen Bryne

The director shown below has held office during the period of
31 July 2024 to 31 March 2025

Sarah Cornes

The director shown below has held office during the period of
29 May 2024 to 31 March 2025

Phillip Carter

Secretary Cleo Smith

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
26 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Penny Southern
Status: Director

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 2024


£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 415,396 385,650
Investments: 4 1,311,958 1,309,090
Total fixed assets: 1,727,354 1,694,740
Current assets
Stocks: 5 5,612 5,220
Debtors: 6 205,671 210,025
Cash at bank and in hand: 438,684 558,180
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 649,967 773,425
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 7 ( 150,209 ) ( 204,671 )
Net current assets (liabilities): 499,758 568,754
Total assets less current liabilities: 2,227,112 2,263,494
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): 2,227,112 2,263,494
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 2,227,112 2,263,494
Total members' funds: 2,227,112 2,263,494

The notes form part of these financial statements

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

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 Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The directors have chosen not to file a copy of the company's profit and loss account.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 26 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Penny Southern
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Income is recognised when the charity is entitled to it, the amount can be measured reliably, and receipt is probable. Income from charitable activities is recognised as services are provided. Donations and grants are included when receivable, and investment income is accounted for on an accruals basis. Income received in advance is deferred until the charity is entitled to the income.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided to write off the cost or valuation of each asset over its estimated useful life on a straight-line basis. Freehold property is depreciated at 2% per annum, fixtures and fittings at 10–20%, and motor vehicles at 25%. Assets costing less than £500 are written off in the year of purchase.

    Other accounting policies

    Funds: Unrestricted funds represent funds available for general use at the trustees’ discretion. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or grant providers. Expenditure: Expenditure is recognised when a liability is incurred. Charitable activities include all costs directly relating to the delivery of services, and support costs are allocated on a reasonable basis. Pensions: The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they become payable. Operating Leases: Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight-line basis over the lease term. VAT: The charity is not registered for VAT; all costs are therefore inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

  • 2. Employees

    2025 2024
    Average number of employees during the period 56 52

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2024 300,000 0 145,000 40,000 60,000 545,000
Additions 0 0 20,000 8,746 35,000 63,746
Disposals 0 0 ( 10,000 ) ( 2,000 ) ( 5,000 ) ( 17,000 )
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2025 300,000 0 155,000 46,746 90,000 591,746
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 45,000 0 70,000 25,000 19,350 159,350
Charge for year 6,000 0 15,000 4,000 0 25,000
On disposals 0 0 ( 5,000 ) ( 1,000 ) ( 2,000 ) ( 8,000 )
Other adjustments 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 March 2025 51,000 0 80,000 28,000 17,350 176,350
Net book value
At 31 March 2025 249,000 0 75,000 18,746 72,650 415,396
At 31 March 2024 255,000 0 75,000 15,000 40,650 385,650

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

4. Fixed assets investments note

Investments comprise funds managed by professional investment managers in accordance with the charity’s investment policy. They are held to generate both income and capital growth and are stated at market value at the balance-sheet date. Realised and unrealised gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. All investments are held within the United Kingdom.

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

5. Stocks

2025 2024
£ £
Stocks 5,612 5,220
Payments on account 0 0
Total 5,612 5,220

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

6. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 86,420 84,310
Prepayments and accrued income 0 0
Other debtors 119,251 125,715
Total 205,671 210,025
Debtors due after more than one year: 0 0

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

7. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2025 2024
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 62,315 91,150
Taxation and social security 28,456 34,218
Accruals and deferred income 24,615 28,450
Other creditors 34,823 50,853
Total 150,209 204,671

AGE UK HYTHE, LYMINGE AND ASHFORD

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2025

8. Financial Commitments

The charity had the following future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases: Within one year £4,500 Between two and five years £9,000 These commitments relate to leases for premises and equipment used in delivering charitable services. Lease payments are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.