REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 04184335 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1086140

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FOR

HEADWAY PORTSMOUTH & SOUTH-EAST

HAMPSHIRE

Page

Report of the Trustees

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Independent Examiner's Report

7

Statement of Financial Activities

8

Balance Sheet

9

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10

Notes to the Financial Statements

11

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21

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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

Purposes and Aims

The main objectives of the charity are:-

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To provide information and support for people with brain injuries, their families and carers;

-

To assist people with brain injuries to return to community living;

-

To increase public awareness and understanding of brain injury;

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To participate in activities that will reduce the incidence of brain injury;

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To promote co-ordinated multi-disciplinary approaches to brain injury screening, acute care, assessment, rehabilitation and community re-entry, with clear accountability at all stages.

In furtherance of these objectives, during the financial year 2024/25 Headway continued to offer support through sessions provided at the Mountbatten Centre and in the community. Outreach services, family members' meetings and structured activities were offered. All figures below are for service users from all geographic areas covered by Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire.

Public benefit

How our activities deliver public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and activities and in planning future activities.

All of our charitable activities deliver public benefit because they are focused upon supporting those who have suffered brain injury, their families and carers, increasing public awareness of brain injury, improving treatment and rehabilitation / re enablement of those who have suffered brain injury and providing information to the public to promote the steps which can be taken to reduce or eliminate the prospects of others sustaining brain injury.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Session support

We currently have 130 Service Users (SU) attending one or more of our outreach sessions in either Portsmouth, Gosport, or Petersfield, with an average of 19 carers attending one of the weekly sessions. By March 2025 our monthly throughput was 467 service users attending our sessions throughout the month, which was up the same as last year. New service users continued to be invited along to join the sessions and the average service user monthly attendance for Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire's Social Inclusion Community Outreach programmes was up by 4 from last year to 130.

Service User Feedback

It has never been easy for me to open up about the depression and anxiety, how the pain effects those and my day to day life and how this all effects those around me, but I am getting better at it and have a better understanding of it, thanks to you, Headway I wanted you to know that I really appreciate all the help, support and advice you have given me and how much our catch-ups mean to me and how much they have helped.

It cannot be easy to adjust the assistance that you provide to every person or family that comes your way and I felt that you had exactly the right approach.

It's all down to you recognising my desperation (by emailing on Xmas Day) and knowing what questions to ask of who!

Awards

Headway Portsmouth and South East Hampshire had the privilege of being nominated to receive a Civic Award, which is a local honour to recognise outstanding service or achievement and were invited to attend the Annual Mayor Making event at the Guildhall to receive the award.

The following citation was read out at the event:

"In recognition of the vital support given to the people of Portsmouth suffering brain injury, the dedication and tireless work of a small team helping people through participation and engagement to improve their quality of life, wellbeing, outcomes and have a positive impact on people's lives."

1 to 1 Support

Headway provides 1 to 1 support for many different needs during the year: -

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Dropping into the office or contacting by other means, where people want to know if we can help them.

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Carers with new service users.

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Assessment of service users - both initial and review assessments with all service users.

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Crisis 1 to 1s around the issues of relationships, benefits, housing, conflict and finance which can result in a referral to another agency. We are also seeing big increases in numbers of tribunals and appeals supported.

Hospital project

Despite the hospital remaining under immense pressure the Senior Support Worker managed to continue to maintain the link between the hospital workers and patients, which has led to a continued stream of referrals. We are part way through the 3 years of National Lottery funding that was awarded in June 2023 for a part-time employee to oversee the Outreach Programme. There were 228 referrals from the hospital and other health professionals during this period, a 37% increase from last year, which demonstrates the need for the second staff member to help in this area along with 60 enquiries/advice. We are currently still supporting 92 of them until they are ready to join one of our outreach sessions or do not require any further support from Headway.

Part of the service we provide is offering advice and information for people who have sustained a brain injury and assist in the following areas:

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Benefits - PIP, Attendance Allowance, Universal Credit, Employment Support Allowance

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Travel - blue badge parking permits, bus passes, travel schemes

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Cards - Brain injury card

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Information - Headway UK, advice leaflets, support & information

-

Brain Injury Courses - Brain injury Awareness, Confidence Building, Communication & Behavioural

-

A listening ear and coffee

Over the year we supported a monthly average of 12 individuals affected by brain injury whilst as an inpatient at the QA Hospital and then on discharge we continued their journey until they were ready to move into the community and attend one of our outreach sessions.

We provided an initial meet and greet service to 87 individuals, assisted 131 people with their benefits such as PIP, AA, UC and ESA and supported another 23 with their Blue Badge, Brain Injury Card, Bus Pass etc.

Training Courses

We continue to offer training and the Cognitive Reablement Programme included practical support sessions and activities that support personal safety, improved communication, improved behavioural and relationship skills and improved executive function, skills that have been lost because of brain injury. With this programme we were able to provide much needed support by assisting new Service Users in improving their skills, health, and wellbeing, building confidence and self-esteem, in a relaxed, supported, and safe secure, online format, hosted and facilitated by a skilled tutor with extensive knowledge of brain injury.

Brain Injury Awareness - 4 Brain Injury Awareness (BIA) courses for service users' families, friends and carers were run, one in April with 11 attendees, one in June with 10 attendees, one in October with 9 attendees, and one in January 2025 with 12 attendees. We continue to offer free places on this course to QA Hospital staff and over this period 17 staff members from the QA Hospital attended one of these courses.

Cognitive Reablement course - We ran one course with 6 attendees.

Feedback on Training Courses

Very interesting interactive - trainer very knowledgeable

Very nice training helpful and loads of knowledge for those of us who work in hospital

More information about location otherwise everything fantastic

Excellent training the activities were good and helped to explain things

The Family members / Carers Support Programme

Family members appreciate having the opportunity to talk with others who have been through similar traumatic experiences. To share stories and discuss the challenges of caring for someone is of immense value. There is a range of experience within the group who can help with new contacts and are available to meet on an individual basis either by phone or 1-2-1 for a coffee and chat, with an invitation to join the groups if and when ready.

Volunteer Support

Volunteers returned to sessions during the year to provide invaluable support and links continue with Portsmouth University to encourage students to volunteer with the Charity

Charity Shops

The shops once again contributed extremely well to income.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Funding

The results for this year show a surplus of £3,556 (2024: £16,819).

The on-going expenses mean that there are no funds available for long term investment and in the current financial climate the trustees do not consider that investment in funds other than those which are completely secure can be justified. Consequently, the funds available remain within the charity's bank accounts.

The trustees have examined the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be between 3 and 6 months of the expenditure. Budgeted expenditure for the charity for 2025/26 is £206,000 excluding shop expenditure.

The target reserves are therefore at least £51,500 in general funds with an upper target of £103,000. The reserves are needed to meet the ongoing cost of running the charity, including the shops. The present level of free reserves is £90,023, and therefore there are sufficient funds to meet the reserves policy.

Budget projections have been prepared for the forthcoming year, which demonstrate that the free reserves position of the charity should not deteriorate significantly in the coming year. As long as the income targets are met and expenditure is rigorously controlled then the cash and reserves position should continue to improve.

The strategy is to continue to build income through fundraising activity, statutory funding and grant funding, whilst controlling expenditure.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The charity plans to continue activities in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. In addition, working in partnership with other organisations is a key aspect of our work.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity was incorporated under the Companies Act 1985 on 21 March 2001, as a company limited by guarantee (company number 4184335) and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the directors are elected to serve for an indefinite period and at each annual general meeting one third of the trustees are subject to retirement by rotation or, if their number is not 3 or a multiple of 3, the number nearest to one third shall retire from office. Trustees retiring from office by rotation are eligible for re-election. New trustees are recommended by the trustees for appointment at the annual general meeting or nominated by a member. However, the charity may by ordinary resolution appoint a person willing to act to be a trustee either to fill a vacancy or as an additional trustee. The trustee appointed will hold office until the following annual general meeting and then they will be formally appointed.

All directors give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Whilst directors are entitled to claim expenses from the charity none have elected to claim any such expenses. There is a broad mix of skills amongst the directors which serves the charity well.

Organisational structure

The trustees, numbering 4 at the end of the financial year 2024/25, meet monthly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. The CEO also attends each meeting. The operational day to day running, administration and organisation is undertaken by the CEO who is overseen by the trustees. The CEO also has responsibility for individual supervision of the staff team within the centre and shops and also ensuring that the team continues to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.

The trustees supervise the CEO.

Induction and training of new trustees

Most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity due to their background in brain injury. New trustees are invited to attend the centre to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which it operates.

Related parties

Insofar as it is complementary to the charity's objectives, the charity is guided by both local and national policy. At a national level Headway UK sets out service standards which all local branches are expected to adhere to. In addition, Headway UK provides guidance and information. We have received Headway UK accreditation where our governance was described as 'exemplary'.

Risk management

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Significant external risks in relation to funding have led to the development of the business plan and the strategic plan for fundraising. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, service users and visitors to the centre and outreach drop-in sessions. All staff, volunteers and trustees undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Company number

04184335 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

1086140

Registered office

Grandstand Suite

Mountbatten Centre

Twyford Avenue

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO2 9QA

Trustees

S J Bowler

W Dunger

J Steventon-Kiy

- resigned 16 February 2025

R V Johnson

Jennifer Dallas

The charity continues to be managed by Joanne Dallas, the CEO, who also has responsibility for funding/fundraising.

Independent Examiner

Gibson Whitter

Chartered Accountants

and Chartered Tax Advisers

Larch House

Parklands Business Park

Denmead

Hampshire

PO7 6XP

Bankers

Unity Trust Bank PLC,

Four Brindleyplace,

Birmingham,

B1 2HB

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 19 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Ms S J Bowler - Trustee

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Headway Portsmouth & South-East Hampshire ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

1.	accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2.	the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.	the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

4.

the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across 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.

Gavin Whitter

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Gibson Whitter

Chartered Accountants

and Chartered Tax Advisers

Larch House

Parklands Business Park

Denmead

Hampshire

PO7 6XP

10 December 2025

31.3.25

31.3.24

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

Total

funds

funds

funds

funds

Notes

£

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

2

19,130

-

19,130

8,685

Charitable activities

5

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

71,527

62,472

133,999

128,852

Other trading activities

3

158,243

-

158,243

153,970

Investment income

4

23

-

23

31

Total

248,923

62,472

311,395

291,538

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising funds

6

163,552

-

163,552

142,815

Charitable activities

7

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

83,700

60,587

144,287

131,904

Total

247,252

60,587

307,839

274,719

NET INCOME

1,671

1,885

3,556

16,819

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

89,885

3,441

93,326

76,507

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

91,556

5,326

96,882

93,326

CONTINUING OPERATIONS

All income and expenditure has arisen from continuing activities.

31.3.25

31.3.24

Notes

£

£

FIXED ASSETS

Tangible assets

14

3,410

4,734

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

15

8,092

9,781

Cash at bank

142,795

128,399

150,887

138,180

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

16

(57,415

)

(49,588

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

93,472

88,592

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

96,882

93,326

NET ASSETS

96,882

93,326

FUNDS

19

Unrestricted funds

91,556

89,885

Restricted funds

5,326

3,441

TOTAL FUNDS

96,882

93,326

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a)	ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b)

preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19 November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Ms S J Bowler - Trustee

1.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared 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 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

Voluntary income including donations, gifts and legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature are recognised where there is entitlement, the receipt is probable and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Income from activities to raise funds, such as recharge of wages, and investment income are recognised on a receivable basis.

Income from charitable activities includes income received under contract or where entitlement to grant funding is subject to specific performance conditions. Such income is only deferred when:

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the donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or

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the donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.

Volunteers and donated services

The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements.

Where goods or services are provided to the charity as a donation that would normally be purchased from 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 when a liability is incurred. Contractual arrangements are recognised as goods or services are supplied.

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Expenditure on raising funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income.

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Charitable activities include expenditure associated with increasing awareness and understanding of brain injuries, activities to reduce incidences of brain injury, provision of information support to people with brain injuries, their families and their carers and assist people with brain injuries to return to community living. Charitable activities include both the direct costs and support costs relating to these activities.

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Support costs include central functions and governance costs and have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Irrecoverable VAT

All resources expended are classified under activity headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expended for which it was incurred.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Fixtures and fittings

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20% on reducing balance

Computer equipment

-

25% on cost

Tangible fixed assets costing £250 or more are capitalised at cost.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation 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 purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Donations

19,130

8,685

The Charity would like to express special thanks to all the Grantmakers, Charitable Trusts and Charitable Foundations for supporting our vital work this year:

Garfield Weston

National Lottery

Awards for All

Portsmouth City Council

HIWCF - MoneyBarn

HIWCF - Portsmouth

HIWCF - Hampshire Playing Fields

EHDC Supporting Communities Fund

Friends of Emsworth

Petersfield Lion Club

Petersfield Town Council

Sport England Movement Fund

Shroder Charity Trust

3.	OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Shop income

158,243

153,970

4.	INVESTMENT INCOME

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Interest received

23

31

5.	INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31.3.25

31.3.24

Activity

£

£

Grants

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

98,477

90,199

Session income

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

35,522

38,653

133,999

128,852

Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Hampshire Adult Services

533

1,567

Portsmouth City Community Fund

8,000

8,000

People's Health Trust

-

3,748

Other grants (below £1,000)

1,100

4,181

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation

10,678

15,299

The Hospital Saturday Fund

3,000

-

Petersfield Town Council

614

136

Friends of Emsworth Hospitals

1,440

576

East Hampshire District Council

4,423

1,092

Garfield Weston Foundation

3,750

-

National Lottery Community Fund grant

58,939

39,794

Energise Me

-

6,939

South Western Railway

-

8,867

Hive Portsmouth

1,000

-

Schroder Charity Trust

3,000

-

Sported Foundation

2,000

-

98,477

90,199

6.	RAISING FUNDS

Raising donations and legacies

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Staff costs

115,569

92,492

Fundraising costs

389

626

Other shop costs

16,043

17,842

Shop rent and service charges

31,551

31,855

163,552

142,815

7.	CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Direct

Support

Costs (see

costs (see

note 8)

note 9)

Totals

£

£

£

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

91,332

52,955

144,287

8.	DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Staff costs

68,479

63,521

Drop in and activity costs

16,120

13,368

Staff travel

6,733

4,940

91,332

81,829

9.	SUPPORT COSTS

Governance

Other

costs

Totals

£

£

£

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

51,980

975

52,955

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

Other

31.3.25

31.3.24

Assistance

and

activities

for

people

with head

Total

injuries

activities

£

£

Wages

8,326

7,571

Rent and service charges

7,824

7,366

Insurance

4,395

1,825

Carried forward

20,545

16,762

31.3.25

31.3.24

Assistance

and

activities

for

people

with head

Total

injuries

activities

£

£

Brought forward

20,545

16,762

Telephone

516

1,477

Postage and stationery

798

966

Miscellaneous expenses

950

2,251

Training and books

1,755

1,648

Affiliation fees

185

10

Computer expenses

6,023

5,584

Bank charges

2,143

957

Bookkeeping and payroll processing

15,725

15,075

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets

1,324

2,219

Irrecoverable VAT

2,016

2,150

Loss on disposal of subsidiary

-

1

51,980

49,100

Governance costs

31.3.25

31.3.24

Assistance

and

activities

for

people

with head

Total

injuries

activities

£

£

Accountancy fees

975

975

10.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Depreciation - owned assets

1,324

2,218

Other operating leases

7,824

7,366

Deficit on disposal of fixed assets

-

1

Independent examination - Gibson Whitter

975

975

11.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Trustees' expenses

During the year no trustee (31.3.24: none) was reimbursed for out of pocket expenses.

12.	STAFF COSTS

31.3.25

31.3.24

£

£

Wages and salaries

185,457

156,512

Social security costs

4,646

5,116

Other pension costs

2,271

1,956

192,374

163,584

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

31.3.25

31.3.24

Charitable

7

7

Raising funds

5

4

12

11

The full time equivalent number of employees was 7 (31.3.24: 7).

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 (31.3.24: none).

13.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

funds

funds

£

£

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

8,685

-

8,685

Charitable activities

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

76,598

52,254

128,852

Other trading activities

153,970

-

153,970

Investment income

31

-

31

Total

239,284

52,254

291,538

EXPENDITURE ON

Raising funds

142,815

-

142,815

Charitable activities

Assistance and activities for people with head injuries

78,678

53,226

131,904

Total

221,493

53,226

274,719