Charity Number 1013285 

## Chorlton Good Neighbours 

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31st March 2024 



Chorlton Good Neighbours 

## Reference and administrative information 

for the year ended 31st March 2024 

**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 Kathryn Grand Secretary Michael Schaefer Treasurer Andrew Peter Dawson Angela Downing Dennis Haughton Rev Jennifer King Bernard Leach Philip Lloyd Mary O Mahoney Kay Roberts Andrew Scriven Allision Sheard 

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 2024 

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024. 

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 2024 which follows note 21 to the accounts. 

## **Financial review** 

Please see the Annual report 2024 which follows note 21 to the accounts. 

## Reserves policy 

The total reserves of the charity at the year-end were £515,146 comprising restricted funds of £3,506 and unrestricted funds of £511,640. 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 2024 

## **Plans for the future** 

Please see the Annual report 2024 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 2024 

## 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 19[th] September 2024 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 2024 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_ 

28[th] January 2025 

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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
17,819
17,819
14,934
Charitable activities:
Support services
78,571
14,780
93,351
92, 705
Investments
12,657
12,657
13,687
Total income
109,047
14,780
123,827
121,326
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Support services
105,923
16,375
122,298
122,674
Total expenditure
105,923
16,375
122,298
122,674
Net income/{expenditure) before
net gains/(losses) on
investments
3,124
(1,595)
1,529
(1,348)
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
21,772
21,772
21,196
Net income/{expenditure) for the
year
24,896
(1,595)
23,301
19,848
Net movement in funds for the year
22,286
1,015
23,301
19,848
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
489,354
2,491
491,845
471,997
Total funds carried forward
511,640
3,506
515,146
491,845
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.

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Note
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Investments
13
463,807
442,035
Total fixed assets
463,807
442,035
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
3,201
54,362
2,605
51,756
15
Total current assets
57,563
54,361
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year
16
(6,224)
(4,551)
Net current assets
51,339
49,810
Total assets less current liabilities
515,146
491,845
Net assets
515,146
491,845
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
17
3,506
511,640
2,491
489,354
18
Total charity funds
515,146
491,845
The notes on pages 9 to 25 form part of these accounts.
Approved by the trustees on 19/09/2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Statement of Cash Flows
for the year ending 31 March 2024
Note
2024
2023
Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 20
(10,051)
(12,720)
Cash flows from investing activities..
Dividends, interest, and rents from investments
Purchase of investments
12,657
13,687
(50,000)
Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities
12,657
(36,313)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents in the year
2,606
(49, 033)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
51,756
100,789
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year
54,362
51,756

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
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 p￿parIng 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 (Account5 and Reports) Regulation5 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 l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
Chorlton Good Neighbours meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRSIO2.
Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless
otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.
b Preparatlon of the accounts on a golng concern basls
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.

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (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 legacyR 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 recogni5ed; 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 recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be
measured reliably by the charity; this 15 normally upon notification of the interest paid or
payable by the Bank.
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (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.
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
i 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 investment property is based on a valuation by an independent valuer who
has recent experience in the location and class of the property being valued.
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 gai ns and losses a rising on revaluation and d isposals 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
nvestment risk, and changes in sentiment concerning equities and within particular sectors
or sub sectors.
j 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.
k 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.
I 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.
m Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic
financial i n5truments. Basic financial instruments are i nitially recognised at tra nsaction 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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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
n 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 £279 outstanding contributions at the year end (2023: £277).
Legal status of the charity
The charity is an unincorporated charityi registered as a charity in England & Wales on
3010711992. The registered office address is disclosed on page l.
Income from donations and legacies
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Donations
Fundraising
15,292
2,527
15,292
2,527
Total
17,819
17,819
Prevlous reportlng perlod
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2023
Donations
Manchester Crematorlum
10,934
4, 000
10,934
4,000
Total
14,934
14,934
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Income from charitable activities
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Grants
Manchester City Council
Wellbei ng
Big Lottery/Awards for AIIIAssist
Partnership
MCR Active
Forever Manchester
56,000
56,000
4,980
4,980
9,800
9,800
loo
loo
56,100
14,780
70,880
Fees and other income
Fees
Contributions
20,328
2,143
20,328
2,143
22,471
22,471
Total
78,571
14,780
93,351
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2023
Grants
Manchester City Council
Wellbeinq
Older People's Neiqhbourhood Support
Big Lottery/Awards for All
Greater Manchester Mental Health
50, 000
50,000
1,250
9, 985
9,400
1,250
9, 985
9,400
50, 000
20,635
70,635
Fees and other income
Fees
Contributions
19,742
2,328
19,742
2,328
22,070
22,070
Total
72,070
20,635
92, 705
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Investment income
Current reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2024
Income from bank deposits
Dividends received
Rent - investment property
261
6,927
5,469
261
6,927
5,469
12,657
12,657
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total 2023
Income fmm bank deposits
Dividends received
Rent - investment pmperty
61
5,807
7,819
61
5,807
7,819
13,687
13,687
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Total 2024
Total 2023
Staff costs
Training
Office Costs
Catering
Project Costs
Outings
Governance costs (see note 7)
64,331
4,551
14,806
3,101
25,982
5,330
4,197
65,850
3,896
17,707
4,221
24,114
2, 942
3, 944
122,298
122,674
2024
2023
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
16,375
105,923
24,994
97,680
122,298
122,674
Analysis of governance and support costs
Current reporting period
Basis of
apportionment
Governance
Total 2024
Accountancy services
Legal a nd professional
Governance
Governance
1,320
2,877
1,320
2,877
4,197
4,197
Previous reporting period
Basis of
apportionment
Governance
Total 2023
Accountancy services
Legal and pmfessional
Governance
Governance
1,320
2, 624
1,320
2,624
3, 944
3, 944
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Net income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediti ng)..
2024
2023
Independent examiner's fees (net of VAT)
Accountancy fees
Independent examination
Bookkeeping fees
Payroll bureau
870
230
904
317
870
230
904
356
Staff costs
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
63,244
64, 731
1,087
1,119
64,331
65,850
No employees have employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2023.. Nil).
The average number of staff employed during the period was 3 (2023: 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 £46,875 (2023:
£41,256).
10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during
the year (2023.. Nil).
No trustee (2023.. one) received travel and subsistence / reimbursed expenses in carrying out
their dutie5 during the year (2023: £62).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business
and no restricted donation5 from related partie5.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charityi including guarantees, during the year (2023: nil).
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
11 Government grants
The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows..
2024
2023
Manchester City Council
Wellbeinq
Older People's Neighbourhood Support
Greater Manchester Mental Health
56,000
50,000
1,250
9,400
56,000
60,650
There were no unfulfilled conditions and contingencies attaching to the grants.
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 Gain5 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
2024
2023
Market value at the start of the year
Add: additions to investments at cost
Add net gain/( loss) on reval uation
442,035
370,839
50,000
21,196
21,772
Market value at the end of the year
463,807
442, 035
Investments at fair value comprised:
Investment Property
COIF Charities Investment Fund
205,000
258,807
205,000
237, 035
463,807
442, 035
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 2024 (continued)
14 Debtors
2024
2023
Prepayments and accrued income
3,201
2,605
3,201
2,605
15 Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Cash at bank and on hand
54,362
51, 756
54,362
51,756
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other creditors and accruals
6,224
4,551
6,224
4, 551
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
17 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Current reporting
period
Balance at
l April
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Older People's
Neighbourhood
Support
Big Lottery
/Awards for
AII/Assist
Partnership
1,200
(1,200)
1,291
4,980
(2,765)
3,506
MCR Active
exercise classes
equipment
9,400
400
(12,010)
(400)
2,610
Total
2,491
14,780
(16,375)
2,610
3,506
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
Previous
reporting period Balance at
l April
2022
Balance at
31 March
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Older People s
Neighbourhood
Support
MCC Top Up
Grant
MCC Micm-grant
Big
Lottery/Awards
for All
2,065
1,250
(2,115)
1,200
845
1,423
(845)
(1,423)
2,517
9, 985
(11,211)
1,291
Greater
Manchester
Mental Health
9,400
(9,400)
Total
6,850
20,635
(24, 994)
2,491
Name of
restricted fund
Description, nature and purposes of the fund
Older People's Neighbourhood Support - Partnership working with St. Clement's church
Big Lottery/Awards for AII/Assist Partnership The Positive Living project
MCR Active - Exercise classes and equipment
MCC Top Up Grant - to enhance and develop current activities post Covid-19
MCC Micro-grant - to sustain The Digital Inclusion and outreach work
Greater Manchester Mental Health - Exercise classes
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## Chorlton Good Neighbours 

## Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued) 

## **18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds** 

## **Current reporting period** 

|General fund<br>**_Previous reporting period_**<br>_General fund_|Balance  at<br>1 April 2023<br>£<br>489,354<br>489,354<br>_Balance  at_<br>_1 April 2022_<br>_£_<br>_465,147_<br>_465,147_|Income<br>£<br>109,047<br>109,047<br>_Income_<br>_£_<br>_100,691_<br>_100,691_|Expenditure<br>£<br>(105,923)<br>(105,923)<br>_Expenditure_<br>_£_<br>_(97,680)_<br>_(97,680)_|Investment<br>gains/<br>(losses)<br>21,772<br>21,772<br>Investment<br>gains/<br>(losses)<br>21,196<br>_21,196_|Transfers<br>£<br>(2,610)<br>(2,610)<br>_Transfers_<br>_£_<br>_-_<br>_-_|As at 31<br>March 2024<br>£<br>511,640<br>511,640<br>_As at 31_<br>_March 2023_<br>_£_<br>_489,354_<br>_489,354_|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|



## **Name of unrestricted fund** 

## **Description, nature and purposes of the fund** 

General fund 

The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds 

22 



Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current Reporting Period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Fixed asset investments
Other net current assetsl(liabil ities)
463,807
47,833
463,807
51,339
3,506
Total
511,640
3,506
515,146
Previous Reporting Period
General
fund
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Fixed asset investments
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
442, 035
47,319
442,035
49,810
2,491
Total
489,354
2,491
491,845
23

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
20 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
2024
2023
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
23,301
19,848
(21,772)
{12,657)
(596)
1,673
(21,196)
(13,687)
(382)
2,697
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating
(10,051)
(12,720)
24

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
21 Prior year Statement of Financial Activities
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2023
Total funds
2022
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
14,934
14,934
15,255
Charitable activities..
Support services
72,070
20,635
92,705
86,383
Investments
13,687
13,687
13,474
Total income
100,691
20,635
121,326
115,112
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities..
Support services
97,680
24,994
122,674
102,524
Total expenditure
97,680
24,994
122,674
102,524
Net income/(expenditure) before
net gains/(losses) on
investments
3,011
(4,359)
(1,348)
12,588
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
21,196
21,196
15,506
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
24,207
(4,359)
19,848
28,094
Net movement in funds for the year
24,207
(4,359)
19,848
28,094
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
465,147
6,850
471,997
443, 903
Total funds carrled forward
489.354
2,491
491.845
471,997
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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18
Annual Report
2024

600d
Trustees 23-24
Rev Ken Stokes
Kate Grand
Michael Schaefer
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Andrew Dawson
Angela Downing
RevJenny King
Bernard leach
Philip Lloyd
Mary O Mahoney
Kay Roberts
Andrew Scriven
Allison Sheard
Chair Rev. Ken Stokes refLects.. ChorLton Good Neighbours has aLways been committed to
reducing loneLiness and social isolation amongst older peopLe. It is at the very core of our
purpose. It is the reason that the organisation was created more than 50 years ago. Yet at
a time when people are struggling to see a GP and get hospitaL appointments, some might
question why we are given a significant grant by the city council to do our work.
The answer is that the work of Good Neighbours is vitaLLy important for the good heaLth
and weLI-being of older people in Chorlton and beyond. When we reduce loneliness and
isolation, we are doing something that really matters. New research suggests just how
much.
A recent massive meta-analysis of 90 scientific studies (Nature Human Behaviour June
2023) examined the Links between loneLiness, sociaL isoLation and early death among more
than 2 million adults. People who experienced sociaL isoLation had a 320/0 higher risk of
dying early from any cause compared with those who weren't socialLy isoLated.
Participants who reported feeling Lonely were 14% more Likely to die early than those who
did not.
Social isolation and loneliness seriousLy damage our health and therefore reducing both is
vital. So, the work of alL our incredibLe voLunteers, our staff and not Least our amazing co-
ordinator Helen has never been more important and may be, quite literaLly, lifesaving.
Treasurer Michael Schaefer reports...CGN ended this financiaL year very positively by
returning a smalL profit. We are gratefuL to Manchester City Council, MCRActive and
Community Lottery Fund for their continued support as weLL as to Manchester
Crematorium and all our other donors, large and smaLL, for their contribution5 to our
successful operations. A big Thank You to all of you who supported u5, It means a lot.
Chorlton Good Neighbours Vision
CGN'S vision is to create a neighbourhood where all oLder people, regardLess of ethnicity,
gender, sexuality, or disability can have a meaningful, enjoyable, and valued older age.

Co-ordinator's Report...
One of my strongest memories of this past year was the coach trip to OswaLdtwistLe MiLls Last
Autumn. it was a gorgeous sunny day. we had a lovely meal, did plenty of browsing and
shopping, and members even came home with a Christmas Tree and a rocking chairl What
struck me was how really happy everyone seemed, and the voLunteers and I knew it was ajob
well done (See video of Winnie and Irene talking about the trip at
LXDgs OjDhk )
Our work is often this interesting mix of providing solutions to practical issues, organising
activities and services, listening to people's challenges and worries, maybe offering advice
and direction, but also having laughs and fun together. And we do this for and with each
other.
At the Lord Mayor's inauguration a few
months ago, to which 5 of us from CGN were
invited, the Minister stressed the
importance of carers / caring and how alL of
us at times need to be cared for and are
vuLnerable, and at other times we can do
the giving and looking after. That is so true
here at CGN where we continue to'bLur the
Lines, between membersl staff/voLu nteers,
each playing our part, giving and receiving,
so that it just all works. To back these up,
surveys carried out with the older members this past year, suggest 75Yo say joining an
activity this past year, suggest 75% say joining an
activity Like a Sunday Tea or receiving l-l support
heLps maintain good wellbeing and confidence.
I ' When asked simiLar questions 100% voLunteers in
focus groups, report that voLunteering has a
positive impact on their weLlbeing- so it doesn't
matter what Label we give ourseLves the outcome
is the same! CGN is important for alL of us.

This past year has been as busy as usual,
maintaining services and activities, and
encouraging new people to come and join in.
Initial engagement is often a chaLLenge, peopLe
are naturaLLy reticent however much they
want to try something new or know that they
need to improve their social connections.
offering a 'greeter', sitting them with friendly
approachable people, asking what support
wouLd heLp them engage is often the way
forward. 40 new regular referrals have come
along this past year often via family, friends,
word of mouth or on the recommendation of
our statutory colleagues. It goes without
saying that we need to continue advertising
the group through traditional means as welL as
make better use of sociaL media and our
website.
Activities
Thursday Coffee Mornings
Singing
Art & Craft
Drama
Gardening Club
Exercise Classes
Positive Living Group
Monthly Sunday Teas
Day Trips
Snooker
Digital Drop-in
History Talks
Tuesday Group
Coffee Shop Meets
Servlces
Home Visits/Befriending
Odd Jobs
Telephone Support
InformationlAdvice
Since April 23 we have been working to 4 outcomes through our Supporting Community
Funds agreement with Manchester City Council (OMVCS)
Reducing sociaL isolation and LoneLiness
Improving mental health and wellbeing and resilience
Increasing knowledge around the 'green agenda, and reduction of our carbon footprint
Ensuring access to quicker support for residents through closer working with coLleagues.
Supporting members and volunteers to have access to specific information to support
independent living
Looking at these in more detail. This past year over 100 older
members have received l-l support from 45 voLunteers and 3
community staff through home visits, telephone caLls, and support
to get to shops, cafes, garden centres and hospitaLs' this has all been
about spending time with others, offering a listening ear and Letting
our older folk know that people do care about them. ALL our activities
have an eLement of sociaLising, some more than others, as welL as
facilitating better connections amongst peers.
-1 really enjoy the
conversation wlth my
volunteer- we are well
matched-
-we laugh a lot. and
this is really important
to me"

Having a variety of activities offers oLder members
and voLunteers an opportunity to hear others,
perspectives on issues, have a chat about current
news or past experiences, as weLI as have
something to look forward to during the week.
Thursday coffee mornings and monthLy Sunday
teas are the highLight of the week for many,
including volunteers, and the coach trips and big
parties give us alL a chance to sit with different
people, and hear their stories.
The Tuesday Group for parents with babies and children under 4 years, has continued to run
during term times. The group has offered a much-needed space to meet other parents, and
make new friends, have a 20-minute coffee break without the children, and gain support and
advice from older volunteers who understand the pressures of having young children.
Thanks as always to the 8-10 voLunteers who commit to that and do a briLLiant job.
Supporting members to maintain good mental
and physical wellbeing has stayed high on our
agenda. Many of the smaller group activities have
a creative or intellectual focus e.g. Singing, Drama,
Gardening club, Art & Craft, History taLks, whereas
targeted sessions such as the weekly exercise
cLasses and the Positive Living Group address
aspects of welLbeing directLy. Going in small
groups to songs and scones at the Bridgewater
Hall, enjoying a coach journey out to the seaside or a country pub, or going aLong regularLy to
the coffee shop meet ups or Tuesday snooker sessions - these all boost mood and
confidence, through having some fun.
In terms of the green agenda the charity has appointed
voLunteer Zaza Donohue as its Lead, and is very grateful for
her energy and practical ideas. We have relabeLled aLL onsite
bins, carried out an office audit, and surveyed 94 members
and volunteers aboutabout their thoughts on carbon
reduction. We Learnt that CGN members:
l. Have high rates of recycling (97OA) and are very
concerned about sustainabLe Living
2. Try to conserve energy at home as much as possible
by managing their heating LeveLs
3. 8090 walk on a regular basis or use public transport

Speakers from National Energy Action, and United UtiLities as well as a 4-week sustainability
course run by Manchester AduLt Education at coffee mornings, ensured CGN has taken a
proactive approach to supporting everyone to reduce their carbon footprint. A colleague
from BIFFA said CGN was 'doing realLy weLI and more than other places he had been to,. He
was especiaLLy impressed that we were collecting soft pLastics, and used batteries so aLI the
subtLe messaging and reminders are working (see Zaza's video
HmCGpkveMZM).
Liaising with other colleagues and organisations is very much a
part of our work. CGN does not work in isoLation. Our staff have
continued to work cLoseLy with the FaLLs team, GP'S, families
and supported housing managers, and this has ensured timely
support for those oLder members who need some extra care.
Local CounciLlors, PCSO'S, the heaLth deveLopment Co-
ordinator, University and BBC researchers, Estate pLanning
A local Focussed Care
Practitioner wrote "I have
worked with one of your
voLunteers with 2 of our
patients and he has been
absolutely amazing. By
working together, we have
been able to provide our
patients with a better
Level of care"
"It's always a pleasure to visit Chorlton Good Neighbours
and to see first-hand how valuable its service is to residents
across Chorlton, Chorlton Park and WhaLley Range. It
connects people LocaLLy, but it also provides practical
support to many residents. This wouLdn't happen without
Helen's leadership and the team of dedicated volunteers"
Mathew Benham, local Chorlton Councillor
and many other agencies and individuals have aLL visited the group, this past year, usuaLLy at
Thursday coffee mornings, when they are assured of a Large audience to get their message
across; this vast array of information supporting members to remain independent and keep
well informed.
Being able to give feedback is important to everyone, and having invited speakers and
researchers gives opportunities to Learn, as weLI express opinions and be heard. As we know
oLder adults are often overLooked in this regard, hence our continued Liaison with the Local
Age Friendly WhaLley Range ChorLton network. One of our volunteers, Bernard Leach, has
recently been appointed to the Manchester Age FriendLy Board Network, and his
Longstanding association with CGN wilL no doubt enable him to give usefuL insights about
what older adults needs and ideas are.
Members and voLunteers have been asked
è for their opinions on the siting of Age
Friendly benches in Chorlton, their
thoughts on locaL urban pLanning and the
precinct development, and the Art group
worked with a historian researching art
activities, based around Lowry or repeating
patterns.

Raising the Profile
Taking part in the ChorLton Arts festivaL enabLed the CGN Drama
and Art & Craft groups to show off their work with many reporting
feeLings of increased confidence and feeLing boosted. (see
Volunteer Marguerite talk about the Art Exhibition at
httpls lyoutube.com
shorts
UDOW vonvwo and member Diana
about the Drama Group at
httpaly
i£L￿4). This also helped raise
the charity's profiLe.
Having a staLI at Chorlton's
Get Together aLso enabLed
. voLunteers to hand out
leafLets and talk to residents about the group's work.
VoLunteers at the DigitaL Drop have also been active
in increasing our sociaL media postings.
Governance
This past year has very much focussed on reviewing certain policies, and recruitment of part
time staff. Carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment and Fire drilLs for all activities has aLso been
on our agenda, and thanks to Trustee Andy Scriven for his Lead on that.
This past year we have seen a number of challenges:
l. Recently we Lost the services of nurse Eileen at Thursday coffee mornings, whilst certain
governance and monitoring procedures are put in place by her empLoyers. We reaLIy
hope she WILL return as she played such an important role in heLping our older members
get access to support quickly and reassure members about their bLood pressures.
2. Staff recruitment- across the sector coLLeagues are reporting chaLlenges finding staff
with the right skilLs and commitment. Mike Taylor joined us back in ApriL 24 as the new
Activity and Visiting worker and he is stilL with usl I
3.one of the big concerns for our oLder
members is living in an increasingLy
digitaL worLd, so we have encouraged
them to make the most of our Digital
Drop-in to get answers to any issues, no
matter how smalL, to support their
engagement with technology .So thanks
to our Digital drop in voLunteers-
Bernard, Mark, Stephen and Steve who
have supported 205 residents this past
year. We encourage people to come
aLong as often as they need.

Areas to focus on going fonmard include:
Strengthening the volunteer visiting team through more recruitment and training
Continuing to raise the profile of CGN and support new peopLe at the time of initial
engagement
Explore running smaLLer Local trips out if larger coach trips become cost prohibitive
Highlights
Houghend Christmas Party with Warrens, glittery jacket being tried on by aLI !
Taking part in Factory International's opening
Taking the Drama group to ChorLton High SchooL to perform their 'showcase'
Celebrating June Davis's Iooth birthday and ceLebrating the Life of member Jenny
Johnson who died 102 years, and LatterLy one of CGN'S founding members Enid
Woods.
So many members are now reachingtheir
90's and IOO'S. we Look forward to
celebrating Hilda Mason's Iooth this
December; it's a real privilege to see this
and be with them, and share their stories,
and Learn how they have approached Life.
The constant satisfaction comes from
seeing aLI the activities and services
running weLL each week, and everyone
happy to spend time together. Thank you
everyone as always.
Helen Hibberd MBE Co-ordinator

YCAI
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•'

Many thanks to our brilliant volunteers
IOOOA volunteers in a small focus group
said CGN helped them to contribute to
the local community
Currently there 103 volunteers on the books, 10
having come off during the past year, including Enid woods who had been a trustee since
CGN began and was such a loyal supporter of the group. We have had 31 inquiries about
volunteering and taken on 14 of those, including a couple of much needed drivers and
befrienders.
Just under half the volunteer workforce has been involved in some form of l-l support of
our older members carrying out home visits, telephone calls, and taking people to shops,
cafes and out for walks. This is vital unseen work, and we are incredibly grateful to those
volunteers willing to take this on, building those deeper relationships, offering emotional
and practical support, and often being the only person who is like family to the older
person. Special mention here to volunteer Jon Clinton who visited 12 older men each week
and tells me 'He loves it,. Thanks also to our brilliant volunteer drivers who ensure some of
our most isolated and less mobile members can come along.
CGN has continued to encourage volunteers to
make the most of our training sessions and
these have included: Safeguarding, how to use
a Defibrillator & perform CPR, exploring
,41.
boundaries that frame our work,
professional behaviours, non-
judgemental working practices,
and resilience and solution focused
thinking.
Council funders are also interested in how we support volunteers to develop, and this can
be achieved through allowing initiative of people's organisational skills and talents, where it
is safe to do so. For example, volunteers at coffee morning took 22 people across to the
local pharmacy for a covid jab one morning, and driver David began taking 3 ladies out as a
small group once per month for a meal or to a garden centre.
Joining CGN has given me a different sense of purpose. It's really
made me fully understand and appreciate the smaller things in life
and the importance of helping and supporting the ageing
community. Having CGN in my life has broadened my friendship
circle it's given me such joy and happiness and knowing I can be
there to put a smile on people's faces, to me that's priceless...... new
volunteer Warren

A BIG thank you...
..to our
marvellous
community
workers Moira
Bowater and
Christina
Hanley for all
their kindness
and hard work,
and to new
worker Mike
Taylor for
making a good
start.
..to the following organisations for their
support..
Manchester City Council ((Supporting
Communities fund)
MCR Active
Lottery Fund
Southwest Manchester Cricket Club
Manchester Crematorium
Carlton Bingo Club
Ivygreen Allotments
Morrisons
Chorlton Performing Arts School
..to Wilbraham St Ninians Church for
allowing us to rent space and support
our mission
..to all those volunteers who give time and
specific skills to ensure everything runs
smoothly:
Hamish Mackay (Finance)
Virginia Bazley (Monitoring data)
Bernard Leach (website, videos and
editing)
Zaza Donohue (Green Lead)
Peter Flynn, Hilary Wilson, Janice Clinning
and Diana Cullen (office support)
Anna Todd, Marguerite Koefman (Specific
Activity support)
..to those volunteers willing to act as
Trustees and take responsibility for
governing the Charity
..to all members and volunteers who
donate generously through giving gifts,
handmade cards, raffle prizes, and
f inancial donations and legacies.
Special thanks this past year to Arthur for
his fundraising efforts collecting small
change in tinsl
..to our fantastic group facilitators and those
volunteers who run the various activities:
Peter Gibson (Drama)
Debra Mccallion (Positive Living)
Geraldine Wall (Gardening)
Karen Tynan, Karen Oakes, Fenia Papoulia
and Don O Connor ((exercise classes)
Amanda Farrar (Art Group)
Leah Cavanagh (Melodics Singing and
Craft Group)
David Balderstone (Snooker)

What difference does CGN make to people
Sunvay tea volunteers
Manuel and Paulsay..
Retired
volunteer
John
reflects..
"CGN makes a very big difference to me.
it's a brilliant organisation. A life saver
where you can meet interesting people"
7h everybor￿e5 me
learning INI
yma
happf and
¢6
Volunteering at Chorlton Good
Neighbours is a great way to give
something backto the communit
Member
Grace says."
..The Sunday teas are always very fun
and lively events and it's great to chat to
both the people who come along and the
other volunteers. It's such a welcoming
atmosphere for all"
'1 really
look
forward to
comingto
Coffee
morning on
Thursdays"
'Positive Living
Group Leader
reflects..
on todoy
Ne
embermlke say
"Havl
on to CGN In anyway
ings a powerful psychological ._
ssuran¢o pf. belonging and a sense of '1
ot
his, It is literally many
gst
eople.
am
Ihtelligéni ctinvOtsation. It's Igvely to
IIFUITVkn*
.Knowing as we do that social
connection is a key to Longevity and
ageing well, then CGN is fundamental and
successful in providing this to a vast
range of very grateful older people"
and member Pauline says..
"I have been comingforyears- CGN has
been a life saver for me especially during
lockdown. You are never alone- there's
always help at the end of the telephone"

Total Number of People Supported This Past Year 2023-2024: 521
Ethnic Origin
Asian British Indian
Age
Ward
Under 65
65-74
75-89
90+
69
Chorlton
Chorlton Park
Whalley Range
Other Manchester
Wards
Non-manchester
Unknown
152
Asia n British Pakistan i
99
131
Black British Af rican
198
66
Black British
Caribbean
30
72
29
Middle Eastern
Unknown
83
68
Other White
25
42
White- English /
Welsh / Scottish /
Northern Irish
White Irish
356
23
Sex
Female
Male
Don't identify
with birth
gender
Miscellaneous
Not Known
60
408
112
46% consider themselves
as having a long-term
health condition or
disability.
21 clients, (14 who are 70+)
also support CGN as
volunteers.
Volunteer Support This Past Year: 103
Sex
Ward
Chorlton
Chorlton Park
Whalley Range
Ethnic Origin
Asian British
Female
Male
Don't identify with
birth gender
69
42
34
22
White European
16
Black British
White English I
Welsh / Scottish I
Northern Irish
Other Manchester
Wards
87
White- Irish
Age
Non-
Manchester
14
Under 40
40-64
65-74
75-89
90+
14
39
31
Miscellaneous
Many people think that our volunteers are mainly older, retired
people, but figures this year suggest many younger people are
volunteering.
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Chorlton Good Neighbours
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Income from:
Donations and legacies
17,819
17,819
14,934
Charitable activities:
Support services
78,571
14,780
93,351
92,705
Investments
12,657
12,657
13,687
Total income
109,047
14,780
123,827
121,326
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Support services
105,923
16,375
122,298
122,674
Total expenditure
105,923
16,375
122,298
122,674
Net income/(expenditure) before
net gains/(losses) on
Investments
3,124
(1,595)
1,529
(1,348)
Realised gains/(losses) on investments
21,772
21,772
21,196
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year
24,896
(1,595)
23,301
19,848
Net movement in funds for the year
22,286
1,015
23,301
19,848
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
489,354
2,491
491,845
471,997
Total funds carried forward
511,640
3,506
515,146
491,845
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

Chorlton Good Neighbours
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Investments
463,807
442,035
Total fixed assets
463,807
442,035
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
3,201
54,362
2,605
51,756
Total current assets
57,563
54,361
Liabi lities
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year
(6,224)
(4, 551)
Net current assets
51,339
49,810
Total assets less current Ilabilities
515,146
491,845
Net assets
515,146
491,845
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
3,506
511,640
2,491
489,354
Total charity funds
515,146
491,845
Approved by the trustees on 19/09/2024 and signed on their behalf by:
Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)

Annual Report
2024
Co-ordlnator
Mrs Helen Hibberd MBE
Hours Open
Monday - Friday
9.00am - 12.30pm
Wllbraham St Nlnlans Church
Egerton Road South
Chorlton M21 OXJ
Tel: 01618812925 / Tel: 01618816208
Emall: helen@chorltongoodnelghbours.org