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: 

- 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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.
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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: 

- Talking with CGN members about the kinds of activities CGN offers and finding out if people would like other activities that have not yet been thought of. 

- Expanding the befriending and home visiting provision by increasing the number of volunteers 

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): 



- 1.Reducing social isolation and loneliness 

- 2.Improving mental health and wellbeing and resilience 

- 3.Increasing knowledge around the ‘green agenda’ and reduction of our carbon footprint 

- 4.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 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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## 1 Tw i. Eee LT Te| 

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:** 

- The two zoom exercise classes have ceased as numbers weren’t viable, and the instructor was finding it challenging to commit to the timing. 

- Encouragement to take up MCC’s offer of an extra payment towards winter fuel was very successful; people appreciated the ease of application. 

- MCRActive who have funded the 3 onsite exercise classes are not going to continue funding them beyond September 2025 

- A year’s extension to the Supporting Communities Fund money was agreed for April 25- March 26. The application for a further 3 years Council funding to be submitted by September 2025. 

- Fewer people have offered to volunteer this past year (as per trend, NCVO from 23% formal volunteering in 2020 down to 16% as of May 2025). 



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: 

- Defibrillator / CPR training for volunteers of the Tuesday parent / baby group 

- Looking at the positives, challenges and boundaries of our work, confidentiality 

- Joint First Aid training with Assist care group 

- Creative strategies for building good relationships, ideas for supporting effective communication and how to challenge inappropriate comments 

**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: 

- Understand ageing better and be better prepared to support older family members 

- Meet a diverse range of people 

- Get out of their comfort zones 

- Use their skills and interests to support the organisation’s growth 

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

- Improve their own personal and listening skills 



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:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>Charitable activities:<br>Support services<br>Investments<br>**Total income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Charitable activities:<br>Support services<br>**Total expenditure**<br>Transfer between funds<br>**Net movement in funds for the year**<br>**Reconciliation of funds**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>Unrealised gains/(losses) on investments<br>**Net income/(expenditure) before**<br>**net gains/(losses) on**<br>**investments**<br>**Net income/(expenditure) for the**<br>**year**|Unrestricted<br>funds<br>£<br>16,469<br>79,290<br>17,452<br>**113,211**<br>103,361<br>**103,361**<br>9,850<br>(12,058)<br>**(2,208)**<br>(2,765)<br>**(4,973)**<br>511,640<br>**506,667**|Restricted<br>funds<br>£<br>-<br>17,400<br>-<br>**17,400**<br>15,700<br>**15,700**<br>1,700<br>-<br>**1,700**<br>2,765<br>**4,465**<br>3,506<br>**7,971**|Total funds<br>2025<br>£<br>16,469<br>96,690<br>17,452<br>**130,611**<br>119,061<br>**119,061**<br>11,550<br>(12,058)<br>**(508)**<br>-<br>**(508)**<br>515,146<br>**514,638**|_Total funds_<br>_2024_<br>_£_<br>_17,819_<br>_93,351_<br>_12,657_<br>**_123,827_**<br>_122,298_<br>**_122,298_**<br>_1,529_<br>_21,772_<br>**_23,301_**<br>_-_<br>**_23,301_**<br>_491,845_<br>**_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**<br>Investments<br>**Total fixed assets**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Total current assets**<br>**Liabilities**<br>Creditors: amounts falling<br>due in less than one year<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**Net assets**<br>**Funds of the charity:**<br>Restricted income funds<br>Unrestricted income funds<br>**Total charity funds**|£<br>£<br>451,749<br>**451,749**<br>2,462<br>63,634<br>**66,096**<br>(3,207)<br>**62,889**<br>514,638<br>**514,638**<br>7,971<br>506,667<br>**514,638**<br>2025|_£_<br>_£_<br>_463,807_<br>**_463,807_**<br>_3,201_<br>_54,362_<br>**_57,563_**<br>_(6,224)_<br>**_51,339_**<br>_515,146_<br>**_515,146_**<br>_3,506_<br>_511,640_<br>**_515,146_**<br>_2024_|
|---|---|---|



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

Michael Schaefer (Treasurer) 



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