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The total staff costs and employee benefits for The Space in the year were £196,910.
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the period were: £ £ 2026 2025 Wages and salaries 181,787 181,836 Social security 11,319 9,054 Employer’s pension contributions 3,804 3,070 ________ ________ 196,910 193,960
Financial · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 18
The independent examiners' fees for The Space in 2026 were £3,934.
The amounts payable to the independent examiners with respect in respect of the following services were: £ £ 2026 2025 Independent examination 1,710 1,200 Payroll and bookkeeping services 2,224 1,674 ________ ________ 3,934 2,874
Financial · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 18
The Space paid £16,500 in rent and associated costs to a member of key management for the building it operates from.
During the year, the charity paid rent and associated costs totalling £16,500 to the landlord.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 18
The total staffing costs for The Space in the year were £213,915.
Staffing costs – including social security and training 213,915 - 213,915
Financial · Observational claim
The Space is exempt from tax on income and gains as a charity.
As a charity, The Space is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 466 to 493 Corporation Tax Act 2010 (CTA 2010) or section 256 Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 (TCGA 1992) to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
Financial · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 17
The trustees of The Space did not receive any remuneration or expense reimbursement during the year.
No members of the management committee received any remuneration during the year, nor were any expenses reimbursed to trustees.
Governance · Observational claim · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 17
The Space's financial statements were approved by the Board on a specific date.
This report was approved by the Board on …………………………………. and signed on its behalf by
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
The Space's financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and UK Accounting Standards.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
Financial · Procedural statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
The Space maintains reserves to cover three months of unexpected operating costs at the forecast level of expenditure.
The Trustees of The Space CIO unanimously confirm that they adopt a Reserves Policy to provide reserves provision to cover three months unexpected operating costs at the 2026 forecast level of expenditure.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 11
The Space's activities aim to preserve and protect the mental health of children and young people in the Cheddar Valley Area.
We fund services which complement services already provided by statutory bodies, including Somerset Unitary Authority and Somerset NHS and do not fund services and support which are within their statutory duty. The Trustees are satisfied that our activities to preserve and protect the mental health of children and young people living in the Cheddar Valley Area meet our charitable purposes for the public benefit.
Service · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
The Space's activities complement statutory services provided by Somerset Unitary Authority and Somerset NHS.
We fund services which complement services already provided by statutory bodies, including Somerset Unitary Authority and Somerset NHS and do not fund services and support which are within their statutory duty.
Commissioning · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
The Space reviews its insurance policy annually as part of the risk management process.
part of the risk management process is a review of our insurance policy to ensure risks are adequately covered.
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
The Space conducts regular internal audits supervised by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
internal audits conducted by the Designated Safeguarding Lead These requirements are implemented as part of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which is reviewed on an annual basis.
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
The Space ensures all staff and volunteers are trained to safeguard children and young people.
Given the nature of the services we provide, and the vulnerability of the children and young people who need support, we ensure that all our staff and volunteers are trained and supported to ensure safety and to raise concerns appropriately and confidently.
Governance · Procedural statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 10
The Space plans to expand Community Garden activities and develop intergenerational projects in 2026/2027.
Expand Community Garden activities and develop intergenerational projects
Policy · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
The Space will enhance organisational resilience by diversifying funding, strengthening Board capacity, and continuing investment in CRM, safeguarding, and governance.
Diversify funding, strengthen Board capacity, and continue investment in CRM, safeguarding and governance.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
The Space plans to further develop the Youth Café and expand nature-based activities in 2026/2027.
Further develop the Youth Café and expand nature based activities.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
The Space aims to deliver resilience pilots across schools and embed a Train-the-Trainer model in 2026/2027.
Deliver resilience pilots across schools and embed a Train-the-Trainer model.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
The Space plans to expand its Whole Family Early Help program in 2026/2027.
Expand Whole Family Early Help Parent groups, step-up/step-down support, and wider reach through The Wellbeing Blend.
Policy · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
The Space's therapeutic services include expanded play therapy, counselling, and the introduction of art psychotherapy.
• Expanded Play therapy and counselling • Art psychotherapy introduced
Service · Policy statement · From The Space — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8