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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity Number 1013285

Chorlton Good Neighbours

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31st March 2025

Chorlton Good Neighbours

Reference and administrative information

for the year ended 31st March 2025

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 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2025.

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 2025 which follows note 21 to the accounts.

Financial review

Please see the Annual report 2025 which follows note 21 to the accounts.

Reserves policy

The total reserves of the charity at the year-end were £514,638 comprising restricted funds of £7,971 and unrestricted funds of £506,667. 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 2025

Plans for the future

Please see the Annual report 2025 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 2025

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:

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 18[th] September 2025 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 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 24.

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

16[th] January 2026

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Chorlton Good Neighbours Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income from: Donations and legacies 16,469 16,469 17,819 Charitable activities: Support services 79,290 17,400 96,690 93,351 Investments 17,452 17,452 12,657 Total income 113,211 17,400 130,611 123,827 Expenditure on: Charitable activities: Support services 103,361 15,700 119,061 122,298 Total expenditure 103,361 15,700 119,061 122,298 Net income/{expenditure) before net gains/(losses) on investments 9,850 1,700 11,550 1,529 Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments (12,058) {12,058) 21,772 Net income/{expenditure) for the year (2,208) 1,700 {508) 23,301 Transfer between funds (2,765) 2,765 Net movement in funds for the year (4,973) 4,465 (508) 23,301 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 511,640 3,506 515,146 491,845 Total funds carried forward 506,667 7,971 514,638 515,146 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 2025 Note 2025 2024 Fixed assets Investments 13 451,749 463,807 Total fixed assets 451,749 463,807 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 2,462 63,634 3,201 54,362 15 Total current assets 66,096 57,563 Liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due in less than one year 16 (3,207) (6,224) Net current assets 62,889 51,339 Total assets less current liabilities 514,638 515,146 Net assets 514,638 515,146 Funds of the charity: Restricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 17 7,971 506,667 3,506 511,640 18 Total charity funds 514,638 515,146 The notes on pages 9 to 24 form part of these accounts. Approved by the trustees on 18/09/2025 and signed on their behalf by: Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)

Chorlton Good Neighbours Statement of Cash Flows for the year ending 31 March 2025 Note 2025 2024 Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 20 (8,180) (10,051) Cash flows from investing activities.. Dividends, interest, and rents from investments 17,452 12,657 Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 17,452 12,657 Increase/{decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year 9,272 2,606 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 54,362 51,756 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 63,634 54,362

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 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 conslder that there are any sources of estlmatlon uncertalnty 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 2025 (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. io

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (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. li

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (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. 12

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (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 £303 outstanding contributions at the year end (2024: £279). 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 2025 Donations Fundraising 14,607 1,862 14,607 1,862 Total 16,469 16,469 Prevlous reportlng perlod Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Donations Fundraising 15,292 2,527 15,292 2,527 Total 17,819 17,819 13

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Income from charitable activities Current reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Grants Manchester City Council Supporting Communities Big Lottery/Awards for AII/Assist Partnership MCR Active 56,000 56,000 8,000 8,000 9,400 9,400 56,000 17,400 73,400 Fees and other income Fees Contri butions 21,182 2,108 21,182 2,108 23,290 23,290 Total 79,290 17,400 96,690 Prevlous reportlng perlod Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Grants Manchester City Council Wellbeinq Big LotteryjAwards for AII/Assist 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 14

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Investment income Current reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Income from bank deposits Dividends received Rent - investment property 225 7,080 10,147 225 7,080 10,147 17,452 17,452 Previous reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Income fmm bank deposits Dividends received Rent - investment pmperty 261 6,927 5,469 261 6,927 5,469 12,657 12,657 15

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs Training Office Costs Catering Project Costs Outings Governance costs (see note 7) 64,951 2,168 11,564 2,074 27,092 8,155 3,057 64,331 4,551 14,806 3,101 25, 982 5,330 4,197 119,061 122,298 2025 2024 Restricted expenditure Unrestricted expenditure 15,700 103,361 16,375 105, 923 119,061 122,298 Analysis of governance and support costs Current reporting period Basis of apportionment Governance Total 2025 Accountancy services Legal a nd professional Governance Governance 1,526 1,531 1,526 1,531 3,057 3,057 Previous reporting period Basis of apportionment Governance Total 2024 Accountancy services Legal and pmfessional Governance Governance 1,320 2,877 1,320 2,877 4,197 4,197 16

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Net income/(expenditure) for the year This is stated after charging/(crediti ng).. 2025 2024 Independent examiner's fees (net of VAT) Accountancy fees Independent examination Bookkeeping fees Payroll bureau 950 265 904 372 905 252 904 317 Staff costs Staff costs during the year were as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 63,870 63,244 1,081 1,087 64,951 64,331 No employees have employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024.. Nil). The average number of staff employed during the period was 4 (2024: 3). 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 £44,753 (2024: £46,875). 10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year (2024.. Nil). No trustee (2024.. None) received travel and subsistence / reimbursed expenses in carrying out their dutie5 during the year (2024: £nil). 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 (2024: nil). 17

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 11 Government grants The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows.. 2025 2024 Manchester City Council Supportinq Communities 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000 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 2025 2024 Market value at the start of the year Add: additions to investments at cost Add net gain/( loss) on reval uation 463,807 442, 035 (12,058) 21, 772 Market value at the end of the year 451,749 463,807 Investments at fair value comprised: Investment Property COIF Charities Investment Fund 205,000 246,748 205,000 258,807 451,748 463,807 The charity held an investment property and Income Units in the COIF Charities Investment Fund. The property held by the charity is to earn renta15 and for capital appreciation. The valuation of the investment property is measured at fair value. The Income Units are carried at fair value. 18

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 14 Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income 2,462 3,201 2,462 3,201 15 Cash at bank and in hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank and on hand 63,634 54,362 63,634 54,362 16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other creditors and accruals 3,207 6,224 3,207 6,224 19

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 17 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Current reporting period Balance at l April 2024 Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers Big Lottery /Awards for AII/Assist Partnership MCR Active exercise classes 3,506 8,000 (3,535) 7,971 9,400 {12,165) 2,765 Total 3,506 17,400 (15,700) 2,765 7,971 Previous 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 MCR Active exercise classes equipment 1,200 (1,200) 1,291 4, 980 (2, 765) 3,506 9,400 400 (12,010) (400) 2,610 Total 2,491 14,780 (16,375) 2,610 3,506 Name of restricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund Big Lottery/Awards for AII/Assist Partnership The Positive Living project MCR Active - Exercise classes and equipment Older People's Neighbourhood Support - Partnership working with St. Clement's church 20

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 18 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds Current reporting period Investment gains/ (losses) Balance at l April 2024 Asat31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfer5 General fund 511,640 113,211 (103,361) (12,058) (2,765) 506,667 511,640 113,211 (103,361) (12,058) (2,765) 506,667 Previous reporting period Investment gains/ (losses) Balance at l April 2023 Asat31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund 489,354 109,047 (105, 923) 21,772 (2,610) 511,640 489,354 109,047 (105, 923) 21,772 (2,610) 511,640 Name of unrestricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds 21

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (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) 451,749 54,918 451,749 62,889 7,971 Total 506,667 7,971 514,638 Previous Reporting Period General fund Designated funds Restricted funds Total Fixed asset investments Other net current assets/(liabilities) 463,807 47,833 463,807 51,339 3,506 Total 511,640 3,506 515,146 22

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 20 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 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 (508) 23,301 12,058 {17,452) 739 (3,017) (21, 772) (12,657) (596) 1,673 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating (8,180) (10,051) 23

Chorlton Good Neighbours Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 21 Prior year Statement of Financial Activities 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) Unrealised 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 carrled 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. 24

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Trustees 2024-2025 ac ~~TD~~ Rev Ken Stokes Chair Kate Grand Secretary Michael Schaefer Treasurer

Andrew Dawson Angela Downing (resigned Jan 25) Rev Jenny King Bernard Leach Philip Lloyd (retired January 25) Mary O Mahoney Kay Roberts (resigned January 25) Andrew Scriven (resigned January 25) Allison Sheard

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.

a)», Hello from new Chair, Jim Donohue

In April 2025, I took over from Ken as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Chorlton Good Neighbours. It is an honour to be one of the Trustees of this extraordinary community project which has been in existence since the 1960s. 45 years ago, I was a community development worker in North Manchester and was tasked with supporting the creation of a Good Neighbours organisation. If only I had known about CGN then, our neighbourhood could have benefitted a lot from CGN’s trailblazing example. I am glad to have this opportunity to participate in CGN’s success 45 years later.

I became Chair just as CGN Trustees and Co-ordinator, Helen, began looking ahead at priorities for the next half dozen years. Over the coming months, some of the things we will do, include:

Promoting CGN’s activities to more older residents of Chorlton & Whalley Range.

I look forward to being part of this vibrant organisation.

Treasurer Michael Schaefer reports

I am very happy to report that CGN once again ended this financial year very positively and returning a profit. We are grateful to Manchester City Council and Community Lottery Fund for their continued support as well as all our private donors, large and small, for their

contributions to our organisation. We are looking forward to working with you again in the year ahead.

A very big Thank You to all of you who supported us, it really means a lot.

Co-ordinator’s Report

A survey of members (July 2024) attending the small group activities found that 85% joined because they wanted to make new friends, and 87% felt better as a result of attending. These figures rank higher than those pertaining to learning something new or trying something different. Enhancing our social connections as well as feeling more positive are amongst the strongest motivators for attendance. Even amongst our general membership ad hoc data and conversation suggests ‘belonging’ can have a major impact on people’s health and wellbeing. So, it is important we stay focused on our core aims of reducing social isolation and supporting maintenance of good

health and wellbeing.

There is of course flexibility around how we do this, providing there is a range of services and activities to suit differing needs, interests and ages. We are now catering for residents 65-101 years old, so we need something for everyone!

Activities CD)

Digital Drop-In Tuesday Social

Thursday Coffee Mornings

Drama Group Gardening Club

Tuesday Group for parents with children under 5 History Talks

Singing Group Art & Craft Club

Coffee Shop Meets

Services

Exercise Classes

Home Visits/Befriending ~~¢~~ Monthly Sunday Teas Odd Jobs : ¢ Positive Living Group Telephone Support

Telephone Support

Day Trips

Information/ Advice

This past year has been as busy as ever; our energies focussed on maintaining footfall, supporting new members and volunteers to find their place within the organisation, and bringing new ideas into play at a pace that fits with our capacity and needs. For example, introducing the card payment reader across activities has meant assessing its suitability as we go along. Most of our older members still prefer to pay by cash, so we have to acknowledge this is long term ambition to become completely digital.

Equally, updating individual activity flyers with QR codes, allowing access to videos with more detailed information, demonstrates we are responding to an increasingly digital society, whilst being mindful our client group may not wish or have the capacity to make use of it. Our Thursday digital drop in team has of course been invaluable in supporting 180 residents to get solutions to queries relating to their mobiles and laptops. youtube.com/shorts/pD1QT7VS-NI. We thank Bernard, Mark, Steve and Stephen for their commitment to that. Many thanks also to John Woodfin for his work on the new flyers.

Having a meaningful older age and being ‘able to contribute’ continues to be an important vision for the charity and fulfills our commitment to the Age Friendly

agenda. Not only have local people ‘volunteered’ their

time and skills, but older members can contribute too. This past year they have engaged with university esearchers, given feedback to Councillors and the MP about local developments and concerns, and supported intergenerational sessions with Chorlton High School South students. Working on our ‘green’ strategies has also provided opportunities to contribute to the wider climate footprint reduction agenda, with members working towards better on-site recycling, having volunteer support to get unwanted clothes to charity shops/ Refugee Aid, and providing feedback on a plastics questionnaire = youtu.be/k-8XH0qYn3M .

Supporting fundraising efforts, giving money and raffle prizes and gifts in kind, are also really valuable ways for older members to contribute to the group – for example, thank you to Lorraine for the lovely handmade cards, Arthur for the small change tin collections and to Trish for her friend’s knitted blankets to raffle.

From April 23- March 25, we have been working to 4 outcomes through our Supporting Community Funds agreement with Manchester City Council (OMVCS):

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 89 older members have received 1-1 support from 43 volunteers and 2 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 and offering a listening ear. A survey of some of these

members found 85 % felt less isolated and more connected to the local community as a result of having 1-1 support. See video of coffee shop meet up: youtube.com/shorts/Lupu2AAeKok?feature=shared

My volunteer takes me to a café which makes me feel normal. I wouldn’t go otherwise

We have a lot in common despite the age difference

All our activities have an element of socialising, some more “Red = Ww hag than others, as well as facilitating better connections AGE OS a eae , ata a0) app eal amongst peers. Having a variety of activities offers older ee 3. ee “a ah members and volunteers an opportunity to hear others’ perspectives on issues, have a chat about current news or past experiences, as well as have fl / a Yipep ~ amt , (-—_ something to look forward to during a x - ae i the week. Thursday coffee mornings and monthly Sunday teas are the iF ‘ i a: Zz 4 ¢ f ie ¥ fe highlights 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. youtube.com/shorts/Vlh0SPsg2Lk - members talk about the Oswaldtwistle Mill trip.

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.

f Supporting members to maintain 1 i good mental and physical wellbeing TE VL oO has stayed =To high on our agenda. Many of the smaller group activities have a creative or Pa) 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. Equally, taking part in the Chorlton Arts Festival gives members opportunities to show their skills and talent, through performance and exhibitions

In terms of the green agenda , we thank Zaza Donohue for her continued leadership. Our focus has been on getting the green message across though activities e.g. About 90% of members are Drama Group ‘Make do clear about which types of hard and Mend’ performance plastics can now be put into the and setting small ‘green’ mixed recycling bins, and do so challenges at Positive on a regular basis living group, as well as invite speakers to talk about loft insulation /

reducing damp and mould in the home. Zaza has also attended city wide meetings, met the council neighbourhood lead to update her on our approaches, and updated members again about recycling bins, and what goes where.

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 with the Falls team, GP’s, Care Navigators, families and supported housing managers, and this has ensured timely support for those older members who need some extra care. However, the loss of some key colleagues, especially within the NHS, e.g. nurse Eileen from our Thursday coffee mornings and local Focussed care practitioners, has left a gap not only for our older people to access support, but also for CGN, as an organisation, to receive appropriate referrals and liaise about a client’s status and support needs.

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Local Councillors, PCSO’s, the health development Co ordinator, University researchers, Estate planners 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.

In terms of offering members experiences off site we have continued our excellent partnership with Southwest Manchester Cricket Club, where the Tuesday Social group is held 2-3.30pm. Footfall has improved since we encouraged some of the older ladies to attend as well.

CGN has continued to support the local Age Friendly Chorlton Whalley Range group, through a representative on their board,and our whole approach fulfils the Age Friendly agenda - many of our 70- and 80-year-old volunteers have key responsibilities as Trustees, comperes, taking registers and payments, leading activities, and carrying out surveys.

Governance This past year has seen changes on the Trustee Board. We give many thanks to Angela, Kay and Andy for their contributions in recent years, and special thanks to a wonderful Chair Rev. Ken Stokes, who led the board for 9 years, leaving to enjoy a well- earned retirement. Much appreciation also to Philip Lloyd, who has been with CGN since the beginning (1967) and seen its = growth and development; his commitment has been amazing.

We welcomed new Chair Jim Donohue and trustee Dave Sheppard and hope to bring on other new members later in the year. The focus will be on securing a new lease with Wilbraham St Ninians Church, updating all the policies and following up ideas for the future.

Other items of note:

Recruitment is needed especially for befriending, linked to raising the profile of the organisation generally. We remain very fortunate however to have the numbers of volunteer drivers that we do.

All our coach trips, the Houghend Christmas party, The Sunday teas, and special celebrations such as VE day, remind me so much of the importance of just being together, having a good time and valuing each other while we can. Thank you everyone for being a part of this wonderful organisation.

Helen Hibberd MBE, Co ordinator

Thank you to our amazing Volunteers

I like to help older members make contact with the outside world

The Volunteers are all great and do a wonderful job

CGN is so very fortunate to have a brilliant group of volunteers; the charity simply couldn’t run without them. Their time, kindness and commitment has enabled the organisation to grow and continue being responsive to changing needs. So, thank you all so much…

Currently there are 99 volunteers on the books, including 7 new ones. 40 have been involved solely with 1-1 support and befriending, many of these being people who are in full time work. We are incredibly grateful to befriending volunteers as it is vital unseen work, the most challenging of all the services we offer. Special thanks to volunteer Jon Clinton for visiting 11 older men each week and also to our brilliant drivers who ensure our most isolated members can be included.

Training Volunteers have benefitted from 24/7 support from the Co ordinator and are encouraged to participate in training sessions delivered by trainer Debra McCallion and others. Sessions this year included:

Development Funders are often interested in how volunteering supports development of people, so it is a question that we have asked and recorded - see volunteer Joe at youtube.com/watch?v=YyeFSr3I1FE We have learnt over time that volunteering helps people:

100% of volunteersatvolunteers’ sessions report volunteering helps them developas people

Total Number of People Supported This Past Year 2024-25: 474 Ethnic Origin Age Ward White British 280 Under 65 48 Chorlton 153 Other White 27 65-74 96 Chorlton Park 110 Black British 27 75-89 183 Whalley Range 49 Caribbean White Irish 22 90+ 50 Other Manchester Wards 23 Black British African 6 Unknown 97 Non-Manchester 49 Asian British Indian 4 Unknown 90 3 Asian British Pakistani 5 Asian British Other Miscellaneous Not Known 100 Sex T ~~a~~ Female 327 53% of service users reported Male 97 having a disability/long term Prefer not to 3 health condition/sensory say impairment ~~=~~ Volunteer Support This Past Year: 103 Sex Ward Ethnic Origin Female 69 Chorlton 46 White British 87 Male 34 Chorlton Park 19 White European 7 Whalley Range 17 White – Irish 4 —s OtherManchester 9 Asian British 2 Wards 1 Black British Unknown 5 15 Age Non-Manchester Under 40 8 40-64 44 Miscellaneous 65-74 33 31% of volunteers report having a disability/long 75-89 20 term health condition 90+ 1 ~~=~~

A BIG Thank you...

To the following organisations for their support :

To our marvellous community workers Moira Bowater and Mike Taylor.

Manchester City Council ((Supporting Communities fund) MCR Active

Community Lottery Fund Southwest Manchester Cricket Club Ivy green Allotments Morrisons

To Wilbraham St Ninians Church for allowing us to rent space and support our mission

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 financial donations and legacies.

To our fantastic group facilitators and those volunteers who run the various activities:

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)

John Woodfin (Videos, editing and flyers) Zaza Donohue (Green Lead)

Peter Flynn, Hilary Wilson, Janice Clinning, Jenny King, and Diana Cullen (office support)

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 do we make?

Jim Cooper, volunteer In an increasingly divisive world, volunteering at the CGN coffee morning reminds me just how much can be achieved by bringing people together. It never fails to bring a smile to

my face to see the room full of people catching up, and conversations flowing. Long may it continue!

CGN is an essential resource to the residents living in the Chorlton ward. The wellbeing of residents is a priority of the group, whilst also providing IT support, excursions, information sharing by external speakers including the local councillors and MP, visiting musicians and much more. The outstanding success of CGN is evident by the consistently large number of attendees each week.

Councillor Tina Kirwin-McGinley

Brian Cox … following the death of my wife I was depressed but going on the day trips and coming here has helped me. CGN makes me happier, it gets me out and it’s good to meet people. Miie }if Louise Green … the atmosphere here is -¥ i really good which helps mentally. I look forward to coming each week. I come to the drama group as well as the singing group, and they are special. The speakers at Coffee mornings give us good information. I have now got a mobile phone which I never thought I would.

Mark Woolstencroft ... digital drop in volunteer

"I volunteer with Chorlton Good Neighbours because it’s real, personal, and makes a difference. I help out setting up mobile phones, email - anything connected to the digital world. It’s rewarding to see how something small to me can make life easier or help someone feel more connected and supported. What I get back is just as valuable. Volunteering has grounded me, sharpened my listening skills, and given me a deeper sense of community. It’s not just about giving time — it’s about building relationships, being useful, and doing something that matters.”

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Chorlton Good Neighbours

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2025

Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities:
Support services
Investments
Total income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities:
Support services
Total expenditure
Transfer between funds
Net movement in funds for the year
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments
Net income/(expenditure) before
net gains/(losses) on
investments
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year		 Unrestricted
funds
£
16,469
79,290
17,452
113,211
103,361
103,361
9,850
(12,058)
(2,208)
(2,765)
(4,973)
511,640
506,667		 Restricted
funds
£
-
17,400
-
17,400
15,700
15,700
1,700
-
1,700
2,765
4,465
3,506
7,971		 Total funds
2025
£
16,469
96,690
17,452
130,611
119,061
119,061
11,550
(12,058)
(508)
-
(508)
515,146
514,638		 Total funds
2024
£
17,819
93,351
12,657
123,827
122,298
122,298
1,529
21,772
23,301
-
23,301
491,845
515,146

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 2025

Fixed assets
Investments
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted income funds
Total charity funds		 £
£
451,749
451,749
2,462
63,634
66,096
(3,207)
62,889
514,638
514,638
7,971
506,667
514,638
2025		 £
£
463,807
463,807
3,201
54,362
57,563
(6,224)
51,339
515,146
515,146
3,506
511,640
515,146
2024

Approved by the trustees on 18/09/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Michael Schaefer (Treasurer)

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