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A contribution of £100,000 was made for property improvements before occupation.
Under this agreement, a contribution of £100,000 was payable prior to occupation in order to upgrade the property for its intended charitable use.
Financial · Funding statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The charity occupies a property under a peppercorn rent lease agreement.
The lease is granted at a peppercorn rent of £nil per annum.
Operational · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 12
The charity's total liabilities are £3,434 at the end of 2025.
Total liabilities 3,434 - -
Financial · Metric statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The charity's total assets amount to £523,663 at the end of 2025.
Total assets 523,663 - -
Financial · Metric statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The charity's unrestricted funds total £339,782 at the end of 2025.
Cash fund this year end 339,783 - -
Financial · Metric statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 11
The charity's financial statements were independently examined and found to comply with regulations.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: [...]
Governance · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 9
The charity is governed by a Board of Trustees responsible for strategic direction and oversight.
Off The Ropes is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission. The charity is governed by its Board of Trustees, who are responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the organisation.
Governance · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The Trustees review the reserves position annually to ensure it remains appropriate for the charity's activities.
The Trustees review the reserves position annually to ensure it remains appropriate for the scale and nature of the charity’s activities.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity's income is significantly influenced by annual fundraising events like Media Fight Night.
The charity’s income remains significantly influenced by annual fundraising events such as Media Fight Night.
Financial · Observational claim · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The Trustees designated £101,706 for known fixed costs in the next year.
The Trustees have reviewed the charity’s future financial commitments and have designated £101,706 of unrestricted funds to cover known fixed costs for the forthcoming year.
Financial · Funding statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 7
The charity held £339,782 in total cash reserves at the end of 2025.
At 31 December 2025 the charity held total cash reserves of £339,782.
Financial · Metric statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves for stability and continuity.
The Trustees aim to maintain sufficient unrestricted reserves to ensure the stability and continuity of the charity’s activities.
Financial · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity maintains reserves to manage fluctuations in fundraising income.
The Trustees therefore consider it prudent to maintain sufficient reserves to manage fluctuations in fundraising income and ensure the sustainability of the charity’s activities.
Financial · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity maintains cash reserves to manage fluctuations in fundraising income and ensure sustainability.
The Trustees therefore consider it prudent to maintain sufficient reserves to manage fluctuations in fundraising income and ensure the sustainability of the charity’s activities.
Financial · Funding statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
Off The Ropes has invested in developing its new premises and equipment to support programme expansion.
During the year the charity invested significantly in developing its new premises and equipment to support the expansion of programmes delivered in partnership with Oxleas NHS Trust. As a result, total payments exceeded receipts for the year, resulting in net cash outflow of £70,136 (2024: £13,542).
Financial · Funding statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 6
The charity plans to undertake a study examining the benefits of non-contact boxing for mental health and wellbeing.
Off The Ropes is currently in discussion with Parkinson’s UK and hopes to extend services to disability groups across NHS and voluntary sector settings. The charity also intends to undertake a study examining the benefits of non-contact boxing as a structured intervention supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Research · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
Off The Ropes aims to expand its partnerships within the public sector, particularly with NHS organisations.
Key priorities include expanding partnerships within the public sector, particularly with NHS organisations, local authorities and the prison service.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
The charity has a five-pillar income model to support long-term sustainability.
To support long-term sustainability Off The Ropes has developed a five-pillar income model which includes corporate partnerships, public sector and commissioned delivery, trusts and foundations, community and individual fundraising, and strategic events and knowledge partnerships.
Financial · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 5
Off The Ropes has received significant media coverage for its work, including BBC and ITV.
The opening of the Goldie Leigh gym has attracted significant national media interest during the year. Coverage has included BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast, BBC Radio 5 Live Drive Time, BBC Radio 4’s World at One, BBC Radio 2’s Trevor Nelson Show, BBC One Show and BBC Sunday Live.
Service · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4
The charity delivers wellbeing sessions for NHS staff to support their physical and mental health.
The charity also delivers wellbeing sessions for NHS staff. These sessions provide an opportunity for staff to engage in physical activity and stress reduction while also contributing to the sustainability of the charity through participant fees and referral contributions.
Service · Policy statement · From Off The Ropes (OTR) — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 December 2025, page 4