Charity Number 1013285
## Chorlton Good Neighbours
Report and financial statements For the year ended 31st March 2022
Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Reference and administrative information
for the year ended 31st March 2022
**Charity number** 1013285
## **Registered office and operational address**
Wilbraham St Ninians Church Egerton Road South Chorlton-Cum-Hardy Manchester M21 0XJ
**Trustees** Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:
Rev Ken Stokes Chair Mr Michael Schaefer Treasurer Mrs Kathryn Grand Secretary Mr Philip Lloyd Mr Bernard Leach Mrs Joan Constable Mr Andrew Peter Dawson Mrs Christine Bentley Mr Dennis Haughton Mrs Angela Downing Rev Jennifer King Mr Kevin Duffy (died in May 2022)
Trustees who held title to property belonging to the charity during the reporting period or at the date of approval were:
Mr Andrew Dawson (trustee) and Mr Bernard Leach (trustee) are the registered owners of the leasehold property (Flat 10, Fielden Court, 245 Barlow Moor Road, Chorlton, Manchester M221 7AY)
**Key management** Helen Hibberd Co-ordinator **Personnel Bankers** Lloyds TSB Bank plc CAF Bank Ltd 25 Gresham Street 25 Kings Hill Avenue London Kings Hill EC2V 7HN West Mailing Kent ME19 4JQ
**Independent examiner** Christy Lau FCCA CTA DChA Slade & Cooper Limited Beehive Mill Jersey Street Manchester M4 6JG
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Trustees’ annual report
for the year ended 31st March 2022
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2022.
Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity’s constitution and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
## **Objectives and activities**
The objective of the charity is to support persons resident in Chorlton-Cum-Hardy and adjacent districts who are in need, hardship or distress regardless of gender, disability, religion or belief, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. The Annual Report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes.
The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.
## **Achievements and performance**
The charity's main activities and who it tries to help are described fully in the Annual report 2022 which follows note 21 to the accounts.
## **Financial review**
Please see the Annual report 2022 which follows note 21 to the accounts.
## Reserves policy
The total reserves of the charity at the year-end were £471,997 comprising restricted funds of £6,850 and unrestricted funds of £465,147. Chorlton Good Neighbours has agreed to keep minimum reserves of £ 50,000, so they will be able to pay full redundancy costs to staff in case the charity becomes financially unviable.
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Trustees’ annual report
for the year ended 31st March 2022
## **Plans for the future**
Please see the Annual report 2022 which follows note 21 to the accounts.
## **Structure, governance and management**
The management committee consists of up to 12 trustees who govern the charity through a constitution. The trustees appoint officer to the management committee in the form of a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. This is done annually at the AGM. Officer positions are nominated through members of the committee and the officer must be a member of the committee. A vote takes place at the AGM involving all members of the charity.
Existing trustees are responsible for identifying potential new members, taking into account the need for a wide range of skills and experience required to ensure effective management of the organisation. A democratic process takes place at the AGM.
The organisation is an unincorporated charity registered as a charity on 30/07/1992 in England and Wales.
The charity is constituted under a constitution 1992. The trustees are members of the charity but this entitles them only to voting rights. The trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 10 to the accounts.
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Trustees’ annual report
for the year ended 31st March 2022
## Statement of responsibilities of the trustees
Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:
- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
- Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
- Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on 22nd September 2022 and signed on their behalf by
Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)
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## Independent examiner’s report
## to the trustees of
## Chorlton Good Neighbours
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2022 which are set out on pages 6 to 25.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
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 that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
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.
Christy Lau FCCA CTA DChA _Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Manchester, M4 6JG_
Date 12/01/2023
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Statement of Financial Activities
## for the year ended 31 March 2022
|Unrestricted
funds
Note
£
**Income from:**
Donations and legacies
3
15,255
Charitable activities:
4
Support services
62,608
Investments
5
13,474
**Total income**
**91,337**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities:
6
Support services
77,271
**Total expenditure**
**77,271**
14,066
15,506
8
**29,572**
**Net movement in funds for the year**
**29,572**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
435,575
**Total funds carried forward**
**465,147**
**Net income/(expenditure) before**
**net gains/(losses) on investments**
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
**Net income/(expenditure) for the**
**year**|Restricted
funds
£
-
23,775
-
**23,775**
25,253
**25,253**
(1,478)
-
**(1,478)**
**(1,478)**
8,328
**6,850**|Total funds
2022
£
15,255
86,383
13,474
**115,112**
102,524
**102,524**
12,588
15,506
**28,094**
**28,094**
443,903
**471,997**|_Total funds_
_2021_
_£_
_16,038_
_57,340_
_13,192_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**_86,570_**|
||||_88,026_|
||||**_88,026_**|
||||_(1,456)_
_30,678_|
||||**_29,222_**|
||||**_29,222_**
_414,681_|
||||**_443,903_**|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
A full comparative SOFA is available on the last page of the financial statements.
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Balance Sheet
## as at 31 March 2022
|Note
£
£
**Fixed assets**
Investments
13
370,839
**Total fixed assets**
**370,839**
**Current assets**
Debtors
14
2,223
Cash at bank and in hand
15
100,789
**Total current assets**
**103,012**
**Liabilities**
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year
16
(1,854)
**Net current assets**
**101,158**
**Total assets less current liabilities**
471,997
**Net assets**
**471,997**
**Funds of the charity:**
Restricted income funds
17
6,850
Unrestricted income funds
18
465,147
**Total charity funds**
**471,997**
2022|_£_
_£_
_355,333_
**_355,333_**
_3,324_
_88,514_
**_91,838_**
_(3,268)_
**_88,570_**
_443,903_
**_443,903_**
_8,328_
_435,575_
**_443,903_**
_2021_|_£_
_£_
_355,333_
**_355,333_**
_3,324_
_88,514_
**_91,838_**
_(3,268)_
**_88,570_**
_443,903_
**_443,903_**
_8,328_
_435,575_
**_443,903_**
_2021_|
|---|---|---|
|||**_355,333_**
**_88,570_**|
|||_443,903_|
|||**_443,903_**|
|||_8,328_
_435,575_|
|||**_443,903_**|
The notes on pages 9 to 25 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the trustees on 22/09/2022 and signed on their behalf by:
Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Statement of Cash Flows for the year ending 31 March 2022
|Note
2022
£
**Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities**
21
**(1,199)**
_Cash flows from investing activities:_
Dividends, interest, and rents from investments
13,474
**Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities**
**13,474**
12,275
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
88,514
**Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year**
**100,789**
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents in the year|_2021_
_£_
**_(13,489)_**|
|---|---|
||_13,192_|
||**_13,192_**|
||_(297)_
_88,811_|
||**_88,514_**|
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022
## **1 Accounting policies**
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
## **a Basis of preparation**
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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), second edition - October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair view' and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following 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), second edition - October 2019, rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Chorlton Good Neighbours meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
## **b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis**
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
The trustees have made no key judgments which have a significant effect on the accounts.
The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **c Income**
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.
## **d Donated services and facilities**
Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised; refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution.
On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.
## **e Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **f Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
## **g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:
- Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
## **h Allocation of support costs**
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the charity's programmes and activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 7.
## **i Operating leases**
Operating leases are leases in which the title to the assets, and the risks and rewards of ownership, remain with the lessor. Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **j Fixed asset investments**
The charity held an investment property and Income Units in the COIF Charities Investment Fund. The valuation of the investment property is measured initially at cost and subsequently at fair value at the reporting date.
The fair value of the investment property is based on the trustees best estimate, they have determined that the fair value does not differ from the cost price significantly at the year end.
The Income Units are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date using the closing quoted market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the year.
The Charity does not acquire put options, derivatives or other complex financial instruments.
The main form of financial risk faced by the charity is that of volatility in equity markets and investment markets due to wider economic conditions, the attitude of investors to investment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors or sub sectors.
## **k Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **l Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
## **m Creditors and provisions**
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
## **n Financial instruments**
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **o Pensions**
Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution ‘money purchase’ scheme. The charity’s contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 9. There were £88 outstanding contributions at the year end (2021: £427).
## **2 Legal status of the charity**
The charity is an unincorporated charity, registered as a charity in England & Wales on 30/07/1992. The registered office address is disclosed on page 1.
## **3 Income from donations and legacies**
|**Current reporting period**
Donations
Manchester Crematorium
**Total**
**_Previous reporting period_**
_Donations_
_Manchester Crematorium_
_Southway Housing Trust_
**_Total_**|Unrestricted
£
11,755
3,500
15,255
_Unrestricted_
_£_
_12,538_
_3,000_
_500_
_16,038_|Restricted
£
-
-
_Restricted_
_£_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_-_|Total 2022
£
11,755
3,500|
|---|---|---|---|
||||15,255|
||||_Total 2021_
_£_
_12,538_
_3,000_
_500_|
||||_16,038_|
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**4 Income from charitable activities**
## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
|**Current reporting period**
**Grants**
Wellbeing
Older People's Neighbourhood Support
Top Up Grant
Covid Impact Fund
Micro-grant
Didsbury Good Neighbours
Greater Manchester Mental Health
Barlow Moor Community Centre
**Fees and other income**
Fees
Contributions
**Total**
**_Previous reporting period_**
**_Grants_**
_Wellbeing_
_Older People's Neighbourhood Support_
**_Fees and other income_**
_Fees_
_Contributions_
**_Total_**
Big Lottery
_We Love Mcr_
_Manchester Wellbeing Fund_
_(NHS)_
Manchester City Council
_Manchester City Council_
_Neighbourly Limited Community Fund_|Unrestricted
£
50,000
-
-
-
-
-
1,984
-
-
51,984
9,226
1,398
10,624
62,608
_Unrestricted_
_£_
_50,000_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_400_
_50,400_
_734_
_909_
_1,643_
_52,043_|Restricted
£
-
2,500
4,850
3,968
2,000
3,357
-
6,800
300
23,775
-
-
-
23,775
_Restricted_
_£_
_-_
_2,500_
_2,297_
_500_
_-_
_5,297_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_5,297_|Total 2022
£
50,000
2,500
4,850
3,968
2,000
3,357
1,984
6,800
300|
|---|---|---|---|
||||75,759
9,226
1,398|
||||10,624|
||||86,383|
||||_Total 2021_
_£_
_50,000_
_2,500_
_2,297_
_500_
_400_|
||||_55,697_
_734_
_909_|
||||_1,643_|
||||_57,340_|
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## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **5 Investment income**
|**Current reporting period**
Dividends received
Rent - investment property
**_Previous reporting period_**
_Dividends received_
_Rent - investment property_|Unrestricted
£
5,373
8,101
13,474
_Unrestricted_
_£_
_5,306_
_7,886_
_13,192_|Restricted
£
-
-
-
_Restricted_
_£_
_-_
_-_
_-_|Total 2022
£
5,373
8,101|
|---|---|---|---|
||||13,474|
||||_Total 2021_
_£_
_5,306_
_7,886_|
||||_13,192_|
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **6 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities**
|Staff costs
Training
Office Costs
Catering
Project Costs
Outings
Governance costs (see note 7)
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
**7**
**Analysis of governance and support costs**
**Current reporting period**
Basis of
apportionment
Accountancy services
Governance
Legal and professional
Governance
**_Previous reporting period_**
_Basis of_
_apportionment_
_Accountancy services_
_Governance_
_Legal and professional_
_Governance_|Total 2022
£
62,469
1,415
19,052
35
15,765
-
3,788
102,524
2022
£
25,253
77,271
102,524
Governance
£
1,220
2,568
3,788
_Governance_
_£_
_1,170_
_1,745_
_2,915_|_Total 2021_
_£_
_63,521_
_2,431_
_14,027_
_-_
_4,232_
_900_
_2,915_|
|---|---|---|
|||_88,026_|
|||_2021_
_£_
_9,264_
_78,762_|
|||_88,026_|
|||_Total 2022_
£
1,220
2,568|
|||3,788|
|||_Total 2021_
_£_
_1,170_
_1,745_|
|||_2,915_|
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## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **8 Net income/(expenditure) for the year**
|This is stated after charging/(crediting):|2022|_2021_|
|---|---|---|
||£|_£_|
|Operating lease rentals:|||
|Property|2,500|_2,500_|
|Independent examiner's fees (net of VAT)|||
|Accountancy fees|807|_775_|
|Independent examination|210|_200_|
|Bookkeeping fees|904|_832_|
|Payroll bureau|385|_368_|
## **9 Staff costs**
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
|Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs|2022
£
61,574
-
895
62,469|_2021_
_£_
_62,551_
_-_
_970_|
|---|---|---|
|||_63,521_|
No employees has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2021: Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 4 (2021: 4).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Co-ordinator. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £34,282 (2021: £33,853).
## **10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions**
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year (2021: Nil).
No trustee received travel and subsistence / reimbursed expenses during the year (2021:Nil).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year (2021: nil).
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **11 Government grants**
The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows:
|Manchester City Council
Wellbeing
Top Up Grant
Micro Grant
Older People's Neighbourhood Support
Covid Impact Fund
Manchester Wellbeing Fund (NHS)
Greater Manchester Mental Health|2022
£
50,000
4,850
2,000
2,500
3,968
-
6,800
70,118|_2021_
_£_
_50,000_
_-_
_-_
_2,500_
_-_
_500_
_-_|
|---|---|---|
|||_53,000_|
£4,333 (all restricted funds carried forward) relate to the unspent grant at the year end (see note 17). Conditions attached are to complete the project, which we expect to do in the forthcoming financial years.
## **12 Corporation tax**
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.
## **13 Fixed assets investments**
|Add: additions to investments at cost
Add net gain/(loss) on revaluation
Investments at fair value comprised:
Investment Property
COIF Charities Investment Fund
Market value at the end of the year
Market value at the start of the year|2022
£
355,333
-
15,506
370,839
176,459
194,380
370,839|_2021_
_£_
_324,655_
_-_
_30,678_|
|---|---|---|
|||_355,333_|
|||_176,459_
_178,874_|
|||_355,333_|
The charity held an investment property and Income Units in the COIF Charities Investment Fund. The property held by the charity is to earn rentals and for capital appreciation. The valuation of the investment property is measured at fair value. The Income Units are carried at fair value.
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **14 Debtors**
|**14**
**Debtors**|||
|---|---|---|
|Prepayments and accrued income
**15**
**Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank and on hand
**16**
**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors and accruals|2022
£
2,223
2,223
2022
£
100,789
100,789
2022
£
1,854
1,854|_2021_
_£_
_3,324_|
|||_3,324_|
|||_2021_
_£_
_88,514_|
|||_88,514_|
|||_2021_
_£_
_3,268_|
|||_3,268_|
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **17 Analysis of movements in restricted funds**
|Total
Older People's
Neighbourhood
Support
MCC Covid
Impact Fund
Big Lottery
MCC Top Up
Grant
Greater
Manchester
Mental Health
MCC Micro-grant
Barlow Moor
Community
South Manchester
Neighbourhood
Grant
Awards For All
**Current reporting**
**period**|Balance at
1 April
2021
£
4,322
2,436
1,570
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,328
|Income
£
-
-
2,500
4,850
3,968
2,000
3,357
6,800
300
23,775|Expenditure
£
(4,322)
(2,436)
(2,005)
(4,005)
(3,968)
(577)
(840)
(6,800)
(300)
(25,253)|Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|Balance at
31 March
2022
£
-
-
2,065
845
-
1,423
2,517
-
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||6,850|
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## _**Previous reporting**_
|_Total_
**_period_**
_We Love Mcr_
_Manchester_
_Wellbeing Fund_
_(NHS)_
**Name of**
**restricted fund**
_South_
_Manchester_
_Neighbourhood_
_Grant_
_National Lottery_
_Awards For All_
_Older People's_
_Neighbourhood_
_Support_|_Balance at_
_1 April_
_2020_
_Income_
_Expenditure_
_Transfers_
_£_
_£_
_£_
_£_
_7,500_
_-_
_(3,178)_
_-_
_4,035_
_-_
_(1,599)_
_-_
_400_
_-_
_(730)_
_330_
_-_
_2,500_
_(930)_
_-_
_-_
_2,297_
_(2,327)_
_30_
_-_
_500_
_(500)_
_-_
_11,935_
_5,297_
_(9,264)_
_360_
**Description, nature and purposes of the fund**|_Balance at_
_31 March_
_2021_
_£_
_4,322_
_2,436_
_-_
_1,570_
_-_
_-_|
|---|---|---|
|||_8,328_|
||||
South Manchester Neighbourhood Grant - to address operational issues, including Covid-19 Awards For All - The Positive Living project
Older People's Neighbourhood Support - Partnership working with St. Clement’s church MCC Top Up Grant - to enhance and develop current activities post Covid-19
MCC Covid Impact Fund - to develop an initial Digital Inclusion project and fund small group activities
MCC Micro-grant - to sustain The Digital Inclusion and outreach work Big Lottery - The Positive Living project
Greater Manchester Mental Health - Exercise classes Barlow Moor Community Centre -promote the flu vaccine National Lottery - Drama workshops We Love Mcr - Covid-19 community respond fund Manchester Wellbeing Fund (NHS) - Drama workshops
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds**
## **Current reporting period**
|General fund
**_Previous reporting period_**
_General fund_|Balance at
1 April 2021
£
435,575
435,575
_Balance at_
_1 April 2020_
_£_
_402,746_
_402,746_|Income
£
91,337
91,337
_Income_
_£_
_81,273_
_81,273_|Expenditure
£
(77,271)
(77,271)
_Expenditure_
_£_
_(78,762)_
_(78,762)_|Investment
gains/
(losses)
15,506
15,506
Investment
gains/
(losses)
30,678
_30,678_|Transfers
£
-
-
_Transfers_
_£_
_(360)_
_(360)_|As at 31
March 2022
£
465,147|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||465,147|
|||||||_As at 31_
_March 2021_
_£_
_435,575_|
|||||||_435,575_|
## **Name of unrestricted fund**
## **Description, nature and purposes of the fund**
General fund
The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **19 Analysis of net assets between funds**
|**Current Reporting Period**
Fixed asset investments
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Total
**_Previous Reporting Period_**
_Fixed asset investments_
_Other net current assets/(liabilities)_
_Total_|General
fund
£
370,839
94,308
465,147
_General_
_fund_
_£_
_355,333_
_80,242_
_435,575_|Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
_Designated_
_funds_
_£_
_-_
_-_
_-_|Restricted
funds
£
-
6,850
6,850
_Restricted_
_funds_
_£_
_-_
_8,328_
_8,328_|Total
£
370,839
101,158|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||471,997|
|||||_Total_
_£_
_355,333_
_88,570_|
|||||_443,903_|
## **20 Operating lease commitments**
The charity's total future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases is as
|Less than one year
One to five years|2022
_2021_
£
_£_
-
_2,500_
-
_-_
-
_2,500_
Property|2022
_2021_
£
_£_
-
_2,500_
-
_-_
-
_2,500_
Property|
|---|---|---|
|||_2,500_|
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 (continued)
## **21 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities**
|**Net income/(expenditure) for the year**
**Adjustments for:**
(Gains)/losses on investments
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
**Net cash provided by/(used in) operating**|2022
£
28,094
(15,506)
(13,474)
1,101
(1,414)
(1,199)|_2021_
_£_
_29,222_
_(30,678)_
_(13,192)_
_(343)_
_1,502_|
|---|---|---|
|||_(13,489)_|
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours
## Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2021
|Unrestricted
funds
Note
£
**Income from:**
Donations and legacies
3
16,038
Charitable activities:
4
Support services
52,043
Investments
5
13,192
**Total income**
**81,273**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities:
6
Support services
78,762
**Total expenditure**
**78,762**
2,511
30,678
8
**33,189**
**Net movement in funds for the year**
**32,829**
**Reconciliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
402,746
**Total funds carried forward**
**435,575**
**Net income/(expenditure) for the**
**year**
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
**Net income/(expenditure) before**
**net gains/(losses) on investments**|Restricted
funds
£
-
5,297
-
**5,297**
9,264
**9,264**
(3,967)
-
**(3,967)**
**(3,607)**
11,935
**8,328**|Total funds
2021
£
16,038
57,340
13,192
**86,570**
88,026
**88,026**
(1,456)
30,678
**29,222**
**29,222**
414,681
**443,903**|_Total funds_
_2020_
_£_
_15,711_
_96,538_
_14,502_|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**_126,751_**|
||||_106,489_|
||||**_106,489_**|
||||_20,262_
_(3,655)_|
||||**_16,607_**|
||||**_16,607_**
_398,074_|
||||**_414,681_**|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
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Chorlton Good
Neighbours
Annual Report
2022
13
Management Committee 2021-22
CHAIR
Rev Ken Stokes
SECRETARY
Kate Grand
TREASURER
Michael Schaefer
Others
Christine Bentley
Joan Constable
Andrew Dawson
Angela Downing
Kevin Duffy {passed away May 20221
Dennis Haughton
Revjenny King
Bernard Leach
Philip Lloyd
Chorlton Good Neighbours: Mission statement
CGN works to meet the needs of older people in South and Central Manchester. CGN
delivers a friendly, fair, and safe service in which volunteers and paid staff support
older people, providing social contact and general support both within the homes of
older residents in South and Central Manchester and at activities and events at CGN
buildings and further afield.
6ood le/
Chair, Rev Ken Stokes reflects....
One of the things that we have all had to learn during the Covid
pandemic has been how to manage with risk. When my granddaughter
was born at the beginning of the pandemic my son was required to
attend her birth in a full-blown hazmat suit, mask and visor, which made
it somewhat difficult to give her a kiss! Today thankfully the vaccination
programme has made most of us much less worried about Covid. Things
are better but the pandemic has not gone awav.
One of the most important roles that CGN Committee undertakes is risk
management. Our trustees, who are all volunteers, bring to the Committee a wealth of experience in
managing risk from other organisations. Every month, and more often, if necessary, the Committee looks
at the pandemic data and. with Helen's guidance. do a risk assessment of our various activities e.g.,
volunteers and staff visiting people in their homes or our coffee mornings. We decide whether mask
wearing, testing etc is necessary for a particular activity. Sometimes the requirements that we lay down
may seem a little irksome, but we have to think about everyone's safety and especia Ily the fra ilest and
most vulnerable folk so please bear with us. However, risk management Is a role that does not just apply
to pandemics.
Another pa rt of the committee's role is to assess risk to our organisation if disaster strikes. What would we
do if the City Council's funding suddenly stopped? What would happen if a critical member of staff was
suddenly not able to fulfil their role? The Committee has to wrestle with these sorts of questions and come
up with answers. Hopefully neither of these hypothetical challenges will come to pass, but as we have
learned from the pandemic the unexpected can and does happen, so you have got to be as ready as
possible to meet the challenge. Fortunately, we are blessed with many things that make us a strong and
well managed organisation. Wonderful volunteers, great staff, a superb organiser in Helen and a fine
Committee who are continually on the lookout so that we can avoid any icebergs that may lie ahead.
Treasurer, Michael Schaefer reports...
During 2021 a lot of thing5 have improved and returned to some kind of
normality and with it have the financial aspects of Chorlton Good Neighbours.
With many of you being able to attend classes and activities again, CGN a Iso
managed to achieve a better financial position than last year and more
importantly. even managed to operate at a small yearend profit.
We thank the Manchestercity Council forcontinuing to be our main sponsor
at the same level as we had over the last few years. We are also grateful to
the Covid Impact Fund. which we shared with Didsbury Good Neighbours and
Withington Assist, helping us wwth pandemic related expenditures and
measurements.
The Lottery once again funded our Positive Living classes and Public Health and Wellbeing funded our
Exercise Sessions. Thank you.
We also received a top UP Erant from the Manchestercity Council to support covid affected smaller activities
and re-engagement support with our local community.
The last paragraph, as always, is to thank all of you who donated. or gift aided. Every donation, however big
or srnall, helps CGN to be there for you in years to come and your continued 5UPPOrt is therefore greatly
appreciated. Without you, it would be so much more difficult to do what we do. Thank you and stay safel
Co ordinatorfs Report .... Helen Hibberd
This year Chorlton Good Neighbours {CGN) will have been
operating for 55 years which is an incredible achievement. The
main purposes of the charity as set out in the governing
document have not changed since it began - we are here to
provide practical and social support to local older people on a
'good neighbourf basis via staff and volunteers. How and what
we do has changed over time, but the basic premise is still the
same. Our focus always will be on what the charity can realistically and safely offer to
ensure older residents enjoy a valued, connected, and meaningful older age. So how have
we achieved this during the past year. bearing in mind that Covid restrictions were still with
us for part of that time?
Although it has been a balancing act (safety / addressing residents mental health needs) the
answer has lain in running multiple smaller group activities, alongside online and outside
activities. This of course has had cost and time implications, but so far these have been
manageable with successful timely grant funding opportunities, and participants willingness
to contribute financially.
CGN still maintains a wholistic approach to its support offer- providing a range of activities
and services which support older people's health and wellbeing, intellectual and creative
interest and growth, alongside facilitating
ways to contribute skills and experience and
find friendship and company. Activities such
as exercise classes, positive living groups and
coffee mornings have always been popular
but have felt more meaningful this past year
as residents sought to re-engage with the
community on a regular basis. We could
sense that some people were acknowledging
they had to take action to improve their mental and physical health, and were ready to take
up relevant opportunities, and meet up with old friends after so long. It is worth
acknowledging here the impact of having excellent paid facilitators /instructors who run
some of the sessions, as their expertise and gentle encouragement has without doubt
contributed to residents settling back into routines.
Our l-l services focusing on befriending, home visits. and support to access shops and
cafes, are the unseen core of our work, and remain as valuable and vital as ever in providing
consistency of care, practical help and friendship. Volunteers and community staff have
been amazing, recognising when older members were struggling, and prompting them to
take small steps to address their needs or put them in touch with more expert help. We
have noticed how seemingly low-key volunteering, such as transporting an older member
home after a coffee morning, can be the private space that 15 needed for someone to open
up about an issue....an opportunity not available to people of course during the lockdowns.
For older residents preferring smaller specific activities- the drama, art, gardening and
singing groups, and coffee shop meets, have more than met this need. And for older
members still fearful of venturing out, or those who have lost confidence and/or mobility,
the online zoom exercise sessions and history talks have provided a lifeline to being with
others, and a sense that they still belong to the
group. Our joint project with the Church, The
Tuesday group, has also been an invaluable source
of support and friendship for parents with new-
borns, or those with little family locally. Parents are
able to form connections quickly and benefit from
regular low-key sessions, where older volunteers
help look after the children and be a listening ear
for anyone wishing to talk things through.
At the time of writing this report CGN is back to running all its pre pandemic activities, plus
additional online and outside ones. We are fully in the swing of celebrating all the usual
th
birthdays, such as Jennie Johnston's 100 acknowledging Remembrance Day, getting
involved with jewellery making, welcoming a scout earning his community badge, and
having speakers and entertainers to coffee mornings.
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We recognise though that there is a cohort of older members not able to re-engage on site,
or digitally, so regular communication via the telephone and paper newsletters remains
very important for them. Special thanks here go to our telephone befriending volunteers,
Mary, Angela, Andrew, and Janice, and office volunteers Hilary, Peter and Diana for carrying
out this valuable service.
People often ask us what difference we make to other people's lives? Well, this could be
summed up as:
Providing opportunities for socialising,
give a listening ear, and strengthening
connections with the group and others,
thus reducing a sense of isolation and
loneliness
Creating a structure to the week with a
range of activities to maintain good
mental and physical health and have
some fun.
Offering meaningful activities to
stimulate interest, personal
growth and learning
Providing signposting services,
regular communications and
general advice to support
independence and self-reliance
Offering a variety of volunteering roles to enable residents to give their time and
offer practical help, feel valued, and be able to contribute to neighbourhood life.
Work with a wide range of professionals and colleagues, as well as families, to ensure
the needs of those older members, particularly those isolated and very frail, are
addressed in a timely way.
I can t thank you enough for the
help and support you offered
both my parents over the years.
My Dad loved his Tuesday
aftemoons at the snooker club
and Moira was a huge support to
Mum. They both enjoyed the
trips and Christmas parties.
I wanted to thank CGN as my visiting
has become a hugely positive part of
my life and I thoroughly enjoy the
interaction Volunteer Fran
It was a delight to be able to take
Louise to and from the event today.
We had a lovely chat on the way there,
but on the way home, she was
beaming and couldn't praise the event
enoughl She told me she had had a
really wonderful afternoon," how
wonderful, kind and helpful all of the
volunteers and staff were. Driver Joe
You are a wonderful resource
and Chortton is so lucky to have
you.
Family member Phil
One of the noticeable features of the year has been the loss of many volunteers as they
reassess their lives after two years of living with covid and the lockdowns. Some have
moved out of the area; other younger ones are now focusing on family life, and those
befrienders whose older client has passed away have chosen the time to focus on other
things. We need to say a special thank you here to all those who have given time and care,
but especially to two volunteers who have died this year; Maureen Gordon who was a
volunteer for 20 years and gave so much time and effort catering for the monthly Sunday
teas, and to Trustee Kevin Duffy who died suddenly in May but who had already made such
a big impact. These people have, all in their own way, contributed to CGN'S history and
development, and hopefully gained something for themselves in the process.
For all those volunteers still contributing time and energy we say a massive thank you, to
the 40 befrienders who have maintained regular contact with their older
clients and have since returned to indoor home visiting; to the drivers
who are pivotal in supporting those with reduced mobilityto feel
included, and to every volunteer who supports an on-site activity- we couldn't run them so
successfully without your input. During the year it was a real boost to be able to nominate 3
volunteers from the Chorlton Park ward to attend a Thank you Lunch with the Lord Mayor
and his wife- and volunteers Diane Cullen, Mary O Mahoney and Trish Kelly went from
CGN.
One of the key developments this past year, has been the employment of our digital worker
Aidan Mcllroy. His remit has been to support older members to become more confident in
using digital technology. We have been able to run weekly digital drop-in sessions as part of
our Thursday coffee mornings, as well as offer home visits. This work has been so well
received and has encouraged many older people to make better use of their mobiles and
tablets, using WhatsApp and Zoom, and making online appointments and shopping. Thanks
also to volunteers Mike, Bernard, Nigel and Steven who have helped at the sessions too.
Thank you for arranging Aidan to visit me and
help to sort out my mobile phone and iPad. He is
very patient and is very aware of the kind of
problems and why we older people have them.
He goes through everything slowly step by step
so that it all begins to make sense. Thank you
once again and fr)r all the help you give in so
many areas
Pam
A small MCC grant also enabled Aidan to carry out some outreach work with local
supported housing schemes in Chorlton and Whalley range, assessing their IT needs and
linking them up to our zoom exercise sessions. There was an initial burst of success with
this, but it does rely on the manager being available to link up with us or a resident with
sufficient IT skills to cover.
As CGN is strongly embedded in the locality, effective working relationships with other
voluntary and statutory colleagues is important for ensuring we can usefully exchange and
share information and ideas, as well as work together for the benefit of residents. This past
year certain relationships have strengthened including those with colleagues in Buzz, Age
Friendly Whalley Range & Chorlton, Focussed care practitioners, Care Navigators and
supported housing managers. Our joint working with St Clements Church, through the
OPens Funding, has also enabled a small group of residents to benefit from regular Positive
Living group strategies at their venue. That funding has since been extended until end of
September 2022, and a few participants are also benefitting from some l-l sessions,
addressing their own specific areas of concern.
The Neighbourhood Care Group network has also been a particularly helpful source of
support, with regular meetings and calls to discuss governance, current trends, and funding.
CGN, together with Withington Assist and Didsbury Good neighbours, found funding to run
some trustee workshops and we ran one looking at real life case studies and how they
related to our policies and procedures- all really useful in seeing how effective our policies
really are!
Since the lifting of Covid restrictions, and the return to 'normal life 'many larger community
events have also taken place over the year. CGN hosted a health event for 90 people in
March, as part of an Age Friendly organised event, with stalls from Care & Repair, the falls
Team, Our streets Chorlton and Physical Activity Referral scheme, to name a few.
Chorlton Arts Festival ran two events in September 21 and May thi5 year when CGN'S
Drama and Art groups both took part. This boosted our members enormously and we hope
it will encourage more older residents to come and join in.
In terms of the wider neighbourhood and city life CGN has continued to support colleagues
from Manchester University carrying out research eg on retirement or eating with others
after Covid, as well as pass on communications from other organisations putting on events
eg Manchester Museum or Bridgewater Hall. Locally we are very fortunate that nurse
Eileen bobs in fortnightly to coffee mornings where she, and possibly a student with her,
will carry out blood pressure checks and be available to chat with anyone who has a worry.
Our police colleagues have also been really helpful in advising about Scams and how to be
extra vigilant. And recently our colleagues from Cycling without Age have provided much
fun for members, introducing them to the Trishaw Taxi .
Challenges
This past year these have really centred around governance and decision making, in
relation to Covid restrictions being lifted and organisations being left to make their
own decisions. The CGN trustee board has met very regularly to ensure decisions
they took were timely, reasonable, and protected both the vulnerable client group as
well as staff and volunteers. It hasn't been an easy ride with plenty of thoughtful
discussions, but thankfully people appreciated the sense of caution and hopefully
volunteers felt they had sufficient guidance
Office: Unfortunately, last Autumn the office we lease from the church suffered with
damp issues, so we have moved to another office within the building. Although this
is temporary it has the advantage of being nearer the kitchen and main activity hall,
so we thank Wilbraham St Ninians members very much fortheir continuing support
in addressing our needs
Funds and Fundraising:
Thank you as always to all our supporters; we could not run the charity without your help.
Our grant from MCC covers 50 % of what is needed to run the charity, so we have to raise
the rest through donations, small grants, fundraising, {such as Arthurs, raffle and Moira's
Xmas hats and easter chicks) small fee charging, legacies and investments.
Particular thanks this year go to Manchester Crematorium for the big donation, to Unicorn
and Morrisons for their gifts in kind, for the legacies from Ray Clark and Edith Murphy and
the many, many donations that we receive from members and their families.
Grants received this year include a Winter top up Grant which funded small group activities
for 10 weeks, and some tailored support work with certain older members, a MCC micro
grant supporting digital outreach work, Lottery funding for the Positive living group, and
much needed funding from Public Health and Wellbeing to fund the 3 on site weekly
exercise classes and two weekly zoom sessions.
Future:
l. Strengthen the trustee board by recruiting members with certain skills
2. Continue to plan for the future, including succession planning
3. Recruit more volunteers for befriending and driving
Thank you to:
OMVCS of Manchester Council for the grant and funding support
Community workers Moira, Phil and Diane, and interim cover Amelia and Rory, for
their interest and kindness towards the older members they support.
All volunteers for your kindness, help and willingness to Step up when called upon
To trustees- thank you for your steadfastness during another challenging year
Back in June we had a partyfor 85 people up at Houghend Police club to celebrate the
Queens Platinum jubilee- 70 years on the throne! CGN only has another 15 years to go
before we reach 70 years- but why not? IYS all totally possible with the right people with
us, and our efforts focussed in the right place. Thank you everyone as always
Helen Hibberd MBE, Co ordinator
Total Residents Supported regularly this Past Year: 390
Ethnic Origin
Asian British
Black British
Black Caribbean
Middle Eastern
Ward
Under 65
65-74
75-89
90+
33
Chorlton
Chorlton Park
Whalley Range
Other Manchester
Wards
Non-manchester
Unknown
144
79
104
13
168
37
58
16
Other
Other African
Other White
Pa kistani
White Irish
White- English /
Welsh / Scottish /
Northern Irish
Not Known
Unknown
52
52
37
16
Gender
Female
Male
21
300
51% consider themselves
as having a long-term
health condition or
disability.
283
87
36
Don't identify
with birth
gender
Unknown
13 older clients also
support CGN as volunteers
Volunteer Support This Past Year: 100
Gender
Ward
Chorlton
Chorlton Park
Whalley Range
Ethnic Origin
Asian British
Female
Male
Don't identify with
birth gender
73
27
16
Black British
13
Other
Other
Manchester
Wards
Non-
Manchester
Other White
White- English I
Welsh I Scottish I
Northern Irish
White - Irish
Age
16
80
Under 40
40-64
65-74
75-89
19
Unknown
36
30
Many people think that our volunteers are mainly older, retired
people, but figures this year suggest older volunteers formed
only 45% of the totsl.
15
90+
Volunteers
Volunteers form the backbone of the charity, offering time and support at all levels of
the organisation. There never seems to be a shortage of inquiries about
volunteering though there has been less over the past year, (27 calls.) Most regular
volunteers have now resumed their involvement with the charity. 11 new volunteers
have been taken on, many helping with befriending or onsite activities.
CGN continues to take care in the placement of volunteers, being considerate of
people's background, skills, and experience. For example, we have been fortunate
that new volunteer Nigel has the skills to tsckle small DIY and plenty of odd jobs,
student Eve has been building up voluntary hours
at the Friday gardening club, and we continue to
appreciate those with specific skills such as
Hamish who runs the banking spreadsheets.
Bernard's updating of the website and posts on
social media, and of course Leah's musical skills
which support the running of the Melodics.
Our grateful thanks also to those volunteers who sit on the Trustee Board, having
had another exceptional year making tricky decisions about when, how, and what to
re-open, and ensuring the charity operated in the safest way for its clients, staff, and
volunteers. Trustees benefitted from
some workshops organised through
the care groups network, and run by
facilitator Liz Jayne, as well as a
IÈ to Sucet. .
session specifically for CGN focussing on what
areas are working well, what needs improving
and thoughts about future planning. It is
important momentum is maintained for the
latter, especially around succession planning.
The office of course can be a very busy place to volunteer, and we are really
grateful to Diana, Hilary, Peter and Virginia for their regular help. Holiday cover for
the Co ordinator also presents a challenge but fortunately Geraldine Wall has been
able to help out, ably supported by Angela and Janice.
During the year, 22 volunteers came off the books; some having moved away or
having rethought their input, reducing their time or supporting an activity in a
different way. The large number has certainly been the biggest loss in many years
but possibly understandable after the challenge of Covid lockdowns and changes in
working patterns, and a refocus on family life.
Training and support. Volunteers can access support from the Co ordinator 2417
',1 and are invited to catch up sessions
with trainer Debra Mccallion. Two
training sessions saw 15 volunteers
come together to talk through
strategies to support older members
to move forward and be positive
about making small changes.
Here are some thoughts from new volunteers
Andy says "I started volunteering with Chortton Good NehbourS in May 2022. Since that time, I
have befriended and made weekly visits to one of
our neighbours, chatting over coffee and helping
with smalljobs around the house. l also assisl at
the weekly Coffee momings and look fOard to
helping out on day trips.
My elderfy father spent the last 10 years of his1rf8
in a residential care home. Although he suffered
with mild dementia his lrfe was enriched by the
numerous activities that the staff arranged for
residents. It was this opportunity Èo enrich people's lives that motivated me to seek a volunteering
role once I had retired. When I heard of the excellent work of Chorlton Good Neighbours, I knew
that this would provide the opportunity that I had been seeking. I find the role to be extremely
satisfying with just a few hours a week making an obvious real deren to the lives of others"
Virginia reflects "I started volunteering after I retired, as a way of stwcturing my time, keeping my
mind active, and giving back to the communty. Mostly I did computer work for varuS
chanties. After lockdown finished, I heard that Chortton Good Neighbours was looking for help in
the office doing spreadsheet work. I had heard of the chaty but assumed the only volunteer work
would be supporting clients, but office work and spreadsheets sounded right up my streetl
I come in for a couple of hours each week, and work on
spreadsheets, making sure the list of client referrals and
volunteers is up to date and collating statistics for funders and
annual reports. I like the fact that I can work independently,
and also under guidance from Helen.
l enjoy being part of an organisation that works to support a
group that I myself am gradually becoming part of, and I can
see very clearly the amount of care that Helen and all the
volunteers put into this, keeping people independent as far as
possible and in touch with others
In the past I've tried various volunteering placements and left several because I didn't feel they
gave me what I wanted. This may sound selfish, but when I went on a "induction to volunteering"
session at MCC, that was one of the points they stSSed.. that we are giving our time freely, and
volunteering works best when volunteers feel satisfied with the work they are doing"
Community Support work
CGN employs 3 part time support workers all based out in the community, visiting
some of our more isolated older members. The aim is to give regular consistent
support and company - having a chat, going to the shops or a café, carrying out
small, odd jobs and generally ensuring these residents feel there is someone
interested in their wellbeing.
Older men's worker Philip Barrett writes..
I work viith older gentlemen, in
Chorlton and Whalley Range.
having been employed with CGN
now for nearly 6 years. The
purpose of my role is to assist
these gentlemen to engage in
activities such as our snooker hour
at South West Manchester Cricket club on Tuesday
afternoons or meet with me at a local coffee shop for a
chat, cake and catch up.
l also visit many of my clients at home. each week, giving
them an hour to have a chat and a coffee which hopefully eases that sense of
isolation. I know these gentlemen appreciate my company which makes my role
immensely rewarding. I sometimes support the chaps with shopping help but know
that most like to stay very independent, so I take a back seat, being on hand to help
if needed. One of my clients, Gladstone, is very independent, despite being a double
amputee and wheelchair user. I meet him at the Co-op each week and offer support
when he asks. Occasionally I play dominoes with him, and he usually wins!
Community worker Moira reflects:
Now that the restrictions have been lifted, my role is now back on track as it was pre
pandemic. I have continued to support my 20+ clients whose ages range from 66yrs
to 97yrs in the community either by weekly visits at their homes where we can have
a chat or going shopping with them. In some cases, I have continued to do their
shopping or accompanying some to appointments such as eye tests, or booster
injections or just going to a café for a coffee and a chat.
With the resumption of the coffee momings at Good Neighbours I transport some to
and from the centre every Thursday moming. I feel that all my clients have
welcomed the restrictions being lifted and were eager to get back to the centre and
start socialising with others after such a long gap. Also, they looked forward to the
Sunday Teas, Parties, and the Day Trips recommencing which they all missed
greatly.
During the pandemic I did start meeting with a small group at a coffee shop in
Chorlton and this has continued and is well attended, and many describe looking
forward to this weekly meeting. Most of my clients have remained very resilient,
positive and in good health. However, some have not been so fortunate, and a
couple of my ladies have ended up going into residential care homes but have made
this transition well and are happy and settled in their new homes.
One of my ladies whom l used to visit weekly at home unfortunately had a fall and
ended up in hospital and it was felt she would be unable to continue to live
independently at home. Her extended family who lived in Australia decided that they
wanted to care for her at home, so they came over and flew her back to live with
them in Australia. Her son who lives in Manchester has kept me updated on her
progress and informed me that she has settled well and is loving her life "Down
Underf, being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
I feel very privileged to do the job I do. and I look forward to meeting my clients
every week and sharing in the highs and lows in
their lives
Hilda is a 96yr old lady whom I visit weekly. Hilda
was a volunteer for Chorlton Good Neighbours and
helped run the toddler group for many years. Hilda
has found the lockdown challenging at times but is
always keen to hear all about what is going on at
CGN. She has recently been attending the Parties
and the Sunday Teas and catching up with her
friends which has given her a well needed boost. It
is a joy and pleasure to visit and chat with Hilda.
*********
We wish Diane Dixon all the very best as she leaves after for her 8 years with CGN,
for a new post nearer to home. She has done amazing work regularly visiting many
older residents and supporting the Sunday teas and day trips.
We welcome and thank Rory Oldroyd and Amelia Boon who have stepped in
temporarily to continue with the home visiting. Amelia writes:
'Working with good neighbours has been a really unique
experience that I've loved. I know it's something that a lot
of people my age won't have done, and I've been able to
use it to help me get onto a police training course. The
work has definitely brought me out of my shell with
spending the day talking to people. It's therefore taught
me how to deal with a range of different people with
varying needs"
Coffee Morning
Thursday 10:00am - l 1:30am
On sile
With various speakers. bingo
ond singing.
Thursday Digital Drop-ln to support queries with mobile
phones. tablets, apps, and general IT questions.
nsite exercise classes
Monday 1:30pm - 2:30pm. wlth Karen Tynan
Wednesday 1.30 - 2.30pm with Kaien Oakes
Frfday 10:00am - 11am with Don O Connor
On site 3 weekly classes in a graded system, with
experienced instructors, aimed at preventing falls.
building muscle strength. stamina. and flexibility.
Use of weighls and stretch band, some transport
provision for Friday class.
Online exercise classes
ONLINE ZOOM
Tuesday and Thvisday I I:orn - 12:00pm
with Karen Oakes
2 x Zoom sessions. Mainly seated but some stonding
work to improve balance. Use of weights, balls, and
resistance bands.
Gardening club
Frldays l 0:00am -I:00pm
Facilitated by gardener Geraldine Wall, this small
group meet each week to socialise with a coffee, tell
jokes. share news and do a bit of potting in the
greenhouse ond planting of flowers and vegetables
and fruit in the garden area. Meet all weathers.
History talks
ONLINE ZOOM
First Thursday in the month
1:30pm - 2:45pm
Meetings via Zoom
Speakers presenting on a rar)ge of topics
appealing to anyone with an interest in history.
Recent talks have included the History of the
Towers Estate in Didsbury and Experts from the
Manchester Museum also presented on the 3
Manchester Botanists and Egyptology.
ing group
Thursday I 1:45am - 1:00pm
Members coming together to enjoy singing and occasior)al
performances at coffee momings. Led by volunteer Leah Cavanagh.
Positive living group
Usvally flrsl Monday In the month.
On site
ome and join regular participants to share strategies for
Iving confidently and positively. Topics dealing with
ageing. theories of happine55 and wellbeing, and how to
listen more deeply and maintain an optimistic outlook.
Facilitated by Life Coach Debra Mccallion.
Snooker group
Tuesday 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Held ot South West Monchester Crfcket Club
Ideal for a small group of older gentlemen to meet round Iwo snooker
tables each Tuesday afternoon for chol and potting the balls. Led by
Older men's worker Phil and volunteers David and Francis.
Drama worksho
On sile various 10-week covr5e5
For anyone wanting lo have a lavgh, learn new skills
and be with a great group of people willing to have
a go. Led by experienced practitioner and actor
Nakib Narat. The group also perform during Chorlton
Arts festival and occasionally al HOME theatre.
Thursday 1:00pm - 2.30pm on slte
Facilitated by art tutor Amanda Farrar. the
group start with mindfulness doodling to music.
moving on to creating various works around
different themes and using all sorts of media.
Coffee Shop meets
Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm wilh Phil
Thursdays 2:00pm - 3:00pm with Moira
Frldays 1:00pm - 2:00pm wllh Dlane
Come and join one of the weekly coffee shop meet ups with C
members. Usually at North star Deli lover the bridge from Morrisonsl
everyone is welcome to join us to meet new people, chat and enjoy a
coffee and some cake.
Chorlton Good Neighbours
ststement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2022
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2022
Total funds
2021
Income from:
Donations and legacies
15,255
15,255
16,038
Charitable activities:
Support services
62,608
23,775
86,383
57,340
Investments
13,474
13,474
13,192
Total income
91,337
23,775
115,112
86,570
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Support services
77,271
25,253
102,524
88,026
Total expenditure
77,271
25,253
102,524
88,026
Net income/(expenditure) before
net gains/(losses) on investments
14,066
(1,478)
12,588
(1,456)
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
15,506
15,506
30,678
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
29,572
(1,478)
28,094
29,222
Net movement in funds for the year
29,572
(1,478)
28,094
29,222
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
435,575
8,328
443,903
414,681
Total funds carried forward
465,147
6,850
471,997
443,903
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
Chorlton Good Neighbours
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2022
2022
2021
Fixed assets
Investment5
370,839
355,333
Total fixed assets
370.839
355,333
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,223
100,789
3,324
88,514
Total current assets
103.012
91,838
Liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling
due in le55 than one year
(1,854)
(3,268)
Net current assets
101.158
Total assets less current liabilities
471,997
443,903
Net assets
471,997
443,903
Funds of the charity:
Restricted i ncome funds
Unrestricted i ncome fund5
6.850
465,147
8,328
435,575
Total charity funds
471,997
443,903
Approved by the trustees on 2210912022 and signed on their behalf by..
Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)
o)'I, o;
Chorlton Good
Neighbours
Annual Report
2022
Co-ordinator
Mrs Helen Hibberd MBE
Hours Open
Monday- Frlday
9.00am - 12.30pm
Wllbraham St Nlnlans Church
Egerton Road South
Chorlton M2I OXI
Tel: 0161881 2925 / Tel: 0161 8816208
EnMII: helen@chorltongoodnelghbours.org