Charity Registratlon No. 1061373 Company Registratlon No. 3332655 {England and Wales) INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees l R J Harrison (Chair) M F Dudson (Vice Chair) R Kramer S Goodchild J Meyjes K Smilh R Marok-Dhanju Treasurer trustee R Radountcheva Charlty number 1061373 Company number 3332555 Prlnclpal address The Court House Town Square Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1AE Reglstered offlce The Court House Town Square Bracknell Berkshire4 RG12 1AE Indèpendent examlner Andrew Beet FCA Kirk Rice LLP The Courtyard High Street Ascot Berkshire SL5 7HP Bankers CAF Bank Limlted 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4JQ
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Indapendent examiners, report Statement of financial activities 10 Balance sheet Cash flow statemenl 12 Notes to the accounts 13-22
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TRUSTEES, REPORT The Trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are also prepared to m8et the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2Q06 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charilies: Statement of Recomrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)°. Structure, governance, and management The charily is a company limlted by guarantee and a registered charity. The company was established under Memorandum ofAssociation, which established the objects and powers ofthe charitable company and Is governed under ils Articles ofAssocialion. The Memorandum of Association was last updated on 28 January 2021. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served durlng the year were: l R J Harrison (Chair) M F Dudson (Vice Chair) R Radountcheva (Treasurer) R Kramer S Goodchild J Meyjes K Smith R Marok-Dhanju None of Ihe Trusle8s have any beneficial interest in the Company. All Trustees ar& members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 In the event of winding up. The charity's purpose as set out In the object's dause of the company's memorandum of association are to,. Promote any charitable purpose for the benefil of the community in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire, and the Thames Valley, in particular the advancement of educats'on, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, distress and sickness. Promote and organis8 co-operation in the achievement of this objective and bring logelher in council representatives of voluntary organisations and statutory authorities within the area of banefit, Promote effective community seNice and activity in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire and the Thames Valley, lo strengthen voluntary organisalions by offering a range of vital services and to provide opportunities to draw them together within the voluntary sector and to act as a strategic partner wilh local slatulory agencies. During the reportlng year the Trustees reviewed and agreed that the focus of Involve should continue to be Its core functions. These main functions are infrastructure, governance support, volunteering, funding advlce, trustee recruilmenl and training support. Thls review looks al what the charity has achieved In the previous 12 months. The review helps to ensure the aims and objectives remain true to involv8'S Stated purpose. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives set.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Governance All policies and procedures are reviewed either on an annual basis or when it Is legally necessary. The CEO (or nominated indivldual fulfilling such role as agreed and identified by the Trustees, hereon referred to as the CEO) is responsible for the day-to-day decisions. including expenditure on ilems up to £500, with the 8XCQPtion of the Payroll. The Trustees agree Policies and Procedures and any substantial financial decisions affecting the long term aims of the organisation. New Trustees are normally recrulted by the Trustees. although there are arrangements in place for members lo nomlnate a person lo be a Trustee. Trustees are appointed by an ordinary resolution of the charity. In identifying potential new Irustees, active trustees are mindful of any skills shortfalls in the board's composition. Appropriate training is offered lo new trustees, with their existing skills and experience considered within Ihis. Via the Business Plan, Business Conlinuity Plan and Polices such as involve's ReseNes Pollcy, the Trustees and the CEO have covered risks including those financial. physical and operational. Th8se are reviewed by the Board of Trustees and systems or procedures are in plac810 manage these identified risks. Involve Is affiliated to the National Association of Voluntary Community Action (NAVCA). Review of Actlvltles 2024125 The Board of Trustees would like to begin by expsSIng its thanks to the many staff and volunteers who have helped to ensure another successful year for involve Community Service5 (involve). The board recognises the commitment, resllience and stamina required In such a fast-changing landscape. The Chief Executive Officer. Philip Bell, alongside fellow slaff members. has demonstrated ongoing dedlcation to all areas of the charity's delivery, managlng each within its financial means. Gratitude is given to Jackle Eddolls, Flnance Manager, for her meticulous daily work in overseeing the charity's funds. Thanks also extend to Lauren Lee, Partnership and Administralion Manager. who has overseen amongst other dutles the successful operational d@livery of both the Court House and Waterford House sites, ensuring Ihey are welcoming spaces that are compliant with all health and safely requlremenls. We are fortunate to have the daily management ofthese sites supported by facllities leads; Tracy Howal at the Court House, and Julie Bedborough at Waterford House. The trustees would also like to thank to Clarissa Webb, Administrator and Web Media Support, who continues to maintain the charlty's websites whilst producing quality weekly sector community newsletters alongside her reception duties. Further, we thank Liz Penn, Wellbeing Services Manager for her ongoing leadership ofthe charity's wellbeing Services. Trustee5 have welcomed four new staff over the last 12-months. Laura Quinlan started with the team at the beginning of April 2024, working to target social isolation and loneline55 wilhin Bracknell Forest in the capacity of Friendship Ambassador. Louise Tagg, Social Prescribing Link Worker for the Wokingham Wellness Team and the North Primary Care Network (shared rolel, and Sophie-Jo Offord. Social Prescrrbing Link Worker for the Phoenix Primary Care Network, both joined Ihe team in May on fixed term contracls, with Sophie-Jo covering maternity leava for 9.months. Louise Wren, Communications and Marketing Lead for the Frimley Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprtse Health Alliance was the final new starter in 2024125, coming into her role in October 2024. We said goodbye to two leam members in this financial year. Lauren Brown, sub5tantlve role holder for Social Prescribing Lir)k Worker role in the Phoenix Prtmary Care Neiwork was sadly made redundant in at the end of March 2025, with Sophie Jo Offord leaving her fixed-term role at the end of January. Ongoing thanks must go to all exlsting staff not yet mentioned= Claire Page, Training Coordinator; Mike Allen, Trustee Recruitment and Liaison Lead: Fiona Swan, Volunteering Services Manager,. Caroline Pragnell, Green and Active Volunteering Coordinator, Vickie Randall. Cancer Support Network Manager,, Miranda Millan, Funding Advisorand Grant Writer., Janine Oakley, Social Prescriberfor Modality Primary Care Network (PCN),. Julla Vllheeler, Social Prescriber for Ihe North PCN-, Charlolte Woodley, Swial Prescriber in the Woosehill and Crowthorna PCN. Lynne Regan, Frimley Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Heallh Alliance Manager- Sally Flanks and Mary-Anne Evans, Community Navigators in Wokingham Borough,. and Naomi Brown, Communlty Development Worker forwokingham Borough. All continue to demonstrate significant care and commitment to the charily's many customers, making a huge difference locally.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Board of Trustees has remained stable in 2024125 with no changes to its compositlon. My sincere thanks extend to each fellow trustee for the time, wisdom 2nd energy each have given to our charity's purpose. Trustees offer their gratitude to all organisations and individuals who have funded the charity's activilies in 2024125, These include.. Bracknell Foresl Borough Council- Wokingham Borough Council; Ihe Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Wesl Integrated Care Board., the Wokingham North, Phoenix, Modality, and Crowlhorne and Woosehill Pilmary Care Networks-, Bracknell Forest PLiblic Health- Frimley Inlegrated Care Board. the Wokingham Lions Club. A1 Classic Car Event., the Holt School- Holly Spring Primary., The Factory Shop., Tescos, Wokingham., the Berkshire Community Foundation,. Shanly Homes. and the Research Engagement Network. We also thank Carbonxgen Limited for their continued sponsorship of the Perkbox wellbeing package for the paid team for a fourth year. We are truly thankful lo those residents. community groups, charities, and other not-for-profit organisalions that have used our services over the year, and who continue to engage positively with our communications and service offerings, Finally, th8 Board would like to express ils appreciation to any stakeholder not formerly Covered. We are incredibly fortunate to have many active relationships and are truly appreGiativo for each of them. The summary below is un8ble to offera full appraisal of involve Communlty SeiCe$, successes in 2024/25, Ihough 11 is intend8d lo provid8 an oveie against lh8 charity's live core lnrrnstruclu focus areas. Key Achievem8nts In 2024125 Our training offer continues to be held in hlgh regard. 1,055 {1,046 in 23124) learners have completed training through Involve in 2024125, with 104 (109 in 24125) courses delivered. New course options have included.. optimising social media, creating psychological safely in the workplac8, loss and grief, and mental health first aid refresher learning. These Compliment the 40 plus pre-existing cours8 Options already established that includ8 safeguarding adulls, safeguarding children, and first aid in the workplace. Over 1,500 individuals and organisations subscribe to receive Involves weekly training alerts. Th8 Funding Advisory Service continues to see growth to Ihe number of subscribers signed up to receive its weekly funding alerts, wilh 389 recipients as al the 31 March 25, a growth of 73 over the year. The service has undertaken 48 bespoke funding searches for local voluntary sector organisatsons or has acted as a critical friend when asked to review grant applications. This Is con8lStent wlth last year's performance {51). The Funding Advisory Service has delivered 6 training courses, including 2 al a regional event. This Is double that of the year previous. Core Servlce Delivery Area Tralnlng.. Source, broker, and providing training for Volunleers and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations. Funding advice: Identify and promote grant funding opportunities and support organisations with both writing and reviewing applications as required. The Grant Wrlting Service has seen continued Success over the last 12-months wilh £270,500 income raised for local not-for-profit causes. Informatlon: Provide new and exisling Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisalions with constitutional, management, administrative and developmental information whilst working as an activist and advocate of the sector. The leam recorded 220 support interactions in 2024125. a growth from 174 in the previous year. Support has included help to start up and register (where required) a charity or group for good. help for truslees in regards governance, policy review. networking introductions and much more. This in turn has helped to strengthen local voluntary, community and social enterprise provision, building resilience so to optimise support and reach to local people.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustee Recruitment and Lialson: Recruiting, preparing and matching skilled individuals to trustee vac8ricies whilst offering ongoing support and training to ensure clarity of role and responsibility. The inTRUSTed service continues to provide considerable expertise to support good governance for the local not-for-profit sector. inTRUSTed recruited 31 new Irustees in 2024125 (29 in 2023124). 6 Roles and Responsibilities Trustee Training courses were also delivered to more than 100 learners. Volunteer recruitment., Including Business in the Communily, building opportunity through the 'get involved, volunteer portal, and supporting those who require additional assistance to volunteer. Bracknell Forest only Having refreshed our site early 2024, 'Bracknell Forest Gel Involved, portal, (online volunteer centre) showcased belween 156 to 161 voluntèèring opportunities during the year. 149 volunteers submitted direct expressions of inleresl. a growth on the 2023-24 (134), The online portal received 5,122 visitors, a reduction from the 7480 to view the site in 2023124. Our analylics are unable to tell us how many of these visits led to aclive volunteering. 38 corporate volunteering days were brokered during the year (32 in 2023124) with 24 local companies assisted. In total 422 business employees participating in these activities with 1,981.5 hours gifted to the community. The volunleering pool (ad hoc volunteering) has grown slgnificantly over the year with 414 individuals registered as at the end of March 24, a growth of 92 on the year previous. Many of these volunteers have undertaken one off activities. enhancing the lives of Bracknell Forest residents. In addltlon to the 5 core areas of delivery, involve Community Services also dellvers many wellbelng and support programmes. The highllghls associating lo each can be seen below: Cancer Support Network The Cancer Support Network is hugely graleful for three-year funding that commenced in January 2024 court68y of the Posl¢ode Lottery. This is now actively supporting all core costs for the project. The network welcomed 65 new members over the year. Each either live with or are carlng for a loved one wilh a diagnosls of canGer in Wokingham Borough or Brackn811 Forest. Members have enjoyed many activities to enhance their wellbeing over the year. These have included Nordic walking, qigong, forest balhing, arts and crafting. and coffee and chat, as well as expert speakers who have spoken about various subject matters to support living well with cancer. Those in the network are supported lo slay in connect via a regular member newsletter, and a member WhatsApp group which is overseen by the Network Manager with the secondary support of the Wellbeing Services Manager. Community Navlgalor Scheme Community Navigation has received 541 referrals in 2024125 with residents signposted lo support services or community acllvllies upon their needs and preferences being understood (445 year previousl. Navigalors have been central to the Wokingham Borough Resident Reception pilot that ran for 6-months during the financial year. Within this, a navigator attended the weekly outreach session (half day) which alternaled between four ward communlties. In addilion, the navigators have also altended several community evenls to promote the work of the scheme. Social Prescribing Involve Community Services supports four Primary Care Neiworks (PCN'S) in delivering commissioned Social Prescribing {Woklngham North., Phoenlx,. Modality., and Woosehill & Crowthorne). The number of patients supported through these roles stood at 598 as at the end of March 25. The primary reasons for referral are consistenl across
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 the PCN'S and include experiences of social isolation and loneliness, low mood, management of long-term health Gonditions, and Garing responsibilities. Green & Actlve Volunteering Green & Aclive Volunleering is a stand-alone programme affiliated to the Volunteer Cenlre of Bracknell Forest. The project sees volunteers glft their time in support of environmental undertakings Within the parks and countryside of the borough. A total of 194 (167 in 2023124) residenls gave a total of 2,832.5 hours (3,633 in 2023124) of their time in support of green volunteering. Those who participated were varied in age, wilh some as young as 9 and some older than 75. More than two thirds of those who have completed our volunteer feedback questionnaire report an improvement to their general physlcal and psychological wellbeing as a consequence of their engagement. In addition to the above, 313 (445 in 2023124) corExJrate volunteers took part in green and active undertaklngs, together completing 1,327.5 hours of volunteering. Waterford House Charlty and Communlty Hub Involve is lenant and host of the Charily and Community Hub in Wokingham Town Cenlre. 11 charilable organlsations are co-localed at the premises and work collaboratively to support the residents of the borough. The site has welcomed 3,418 guest5 OV8r the financial year and is a place for support. safety and guidance for many. Friendshlp Alllance The Friendship Alliance is a collaboratlon of four charities.. The Link Visiting Scheme, Wokingh8m Volunteer Centre, Age UK Berkshire, and involve Community Services. These organisations work together to address social isolation and loneliness that can exist for older residents in Wokingham Borough. Involve Community SeNices supports the wider ambitions of the alliance through Community Navigation, and by utilising a funded Community Development Worker who focuses to growing and supporting Wokingham Borough community groups and charitles for resident5 acr088 the life course. Our Ongoing Commitment In a fast-changing landscape, we remain committed lo offering high qualily servlces to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector of both Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough. We will continue to actively review our service delivery through member and user feedback, and through our wlder sector suNey undertaken annually in the month of May, making changes in line with need. We remain committed to offering cost sensitive training, lo recruiting volunteers and trustees for Ioc81 not-for-profil causes, to offering informed governance support, and lo helping nurturo new initiatives within our communities, whilst supporting the financial sustainability of our local Sector. Our servlces will be limely. person or seNice-centred. and sensitive to need. We will continue to advocate strongly for our sector and to sharing informed Insights wilh partners. We will remaln an ally and when required a critical friend to our statutory partners who like the VCSE are experiencing turbulent and uncertain times. Finally, we will remember our responsibilities as tenant at both the Charity and Community Hub in Wokingham Town, and the Court House in Bracknell Town. Within this we recognise Ihe importance of mainlalning safe, coordinated sites in which many charilies can deliver their objectives, helping recipients to stay safe, healthy and socially connecled.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FundinglFinancial Review involve Community Services continues to deliver its core service support within the communities of Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough. The core services grant provided by Bracknell Forest Council slayed at last year's level of £133,400 {2024'. £133,400), and in Wokingham Borough we had a slight increase to £131,875 (2024,, £120,153), £119,875 from the local authority and a further £12.000 from the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Group is gratefully received. These ongoing funds are a testament to the ongoing and strenglhenlng relationship between involve Community SeNices and the funders with which it works. Income for restricted funds and projects in 2025 was £533,990 {2024.' £403,370), reflecting involve Communlty Services, broader and more varied reach. The Trustees. policy is to diversify the income base and consider additional projectsl opportunitles that align with the organisationaS objectives. Income from other sources principally space sharlng, tralnlng, management fees and other income generation such as through the Trustee recruitm@nl servlce Increased to £137,030 from £109,670 in 2024. Support costs Increased slightly lo £293,985 (2024.. £292,210). Governance Gosts included therein Increased to £18,37612024.' £16,703). Hours worked increased by 7% (202312024.. increased by 150h) compared with the previous period. Unrestrtcled reserves increased in the year, by £33,149 to £318,871 (2024 £285,722J. involve remains in a solSd financial position and thanks to the strong relationships it continues to foster wlth core funders, the trustees malntain cautloLlS optimism. (Note.. Unrestricted reserves are linked to the 2 core work area Income streams in Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough), 11 Is Involve Community SeNices' pollcy to maintain reserves to the value of at least 5 months, core expenditure. This would allow time to plan a suitable response in Ihe event that funding is reduced, and would allow the Gharity to wind down it5 services and to cover its costs effectively should there ever be need into the future. The Cash Ba5ance of £578,732 (2024: £438,273) Is sufficlent to cover our outstanding reslricled fund commitments. The Irustees are of the view that the charily is a going concern. Future Plans We will Gontlnue to deliver Core services with pride, ensuring that the Voluntary, Communlty, and Social Enterprise sector (VCSE) of Bracknell Forest and Wokingham Borough are suitably supported. We will do this by providing capacity building opportunilies (training, funding advice, consullancy). offering information and data (research, policy insights), faGilitating collaboration and networking (events, partnerships), and engaglng in advocacy and influencing decision-makers for the benefil of local charities and communities. We will also deliver high quality provision lo those residents who are accessing our wellbeing seNices, ensuring skilled and trained staff who can give the best support and advice to those who are accessing our help. To aid our corporate friends, we will launch 8 corporate social responslbility calendar in which group volunteering opportunities will be showcased. This lool will enable us to engage a greater number of local businesses in volunteering, which in turn will create greater resilience and resource to our communities. We will work with Bracknell Forest Council to draft a new Communilies Strategy, creating a document that reflects resident views and optimis8s the talents and energies of the people of the borough. Thi5 in turn will help our neighbourhoods to thrive. Similady, we will work with Wokingham Borough Council and other community partners to deliver the ambitions of the boroughs Communities Vision created in 2024, that aspires lo make it easier for residents to get access lo the things they want and need, building and maintaining communities, offering fair opportunities for all, achieving economic success that everyone can be part of. whilst assisting residents to live happy, healthy and Independent lives. Our organisation will remain agile and open to new opportunities not only for itself but for the wlder sector. Whilst Ihe ongoing suslainability of the charity is Critical, we realise the importance of infrastructure and to palhing opportunities for the wider sector within our work. This aligns with our consts'tutional objective.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Asset cover for funds Note 13 sets out an analysis of the assets attributable lo the various funds and a descrlption of the trusts. These assels are sufficient to meet the Gharity's obligations on a fund by fund basis. Risk The organlsation is supported by a few local organisations (primarily Bracknell Forest Council, Wokingham Borough Council and Berkshire West CCG) in Ihe fomi of grant income receivable. This grant income IS fundamental to Ihe continuation of Involve and as such, the potèntial loss of this income has been identlfied as one of our primary r15ks. The risks Identified, associated with our core grant incomelprimary funders are medium in the short term. While a Complete loss of grant is unlikely, given the challenging outlook for local authority funding in the near term a reduction in grant levels is something that involve should be prepared for. This risk is mitigated by mindful husbandry of the organisation's reputalion. In addltion to the risk highlighted above regarding IDSS of funding from a prlm8ry funder, there is also the risk of expenditure being in excess of budg6t because of unforeseen circumstances. This is monltored by the Trustees and CEO regularly so that, where possible, sleps can be laken to mitigate the impact of thls. R8ference and adminlstratlve detalls Charity number.. Company number: Registered office.. 1081373 3332555 The Court House. Town Square, Br8cknell, RG12 1AE Independent Examiners A resolution proposlng that Kirk Rice LLP be re-appolnted as Independent Examiners of the company wlll be put to the members.
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 statement of Trustees, responslbilities The trustees (who are also the directors of invdve Community Services for Ihe purposes of company law} are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial slatements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the truslees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees musl not approve the financia5 slalements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenuy. obseNe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK accounting slandards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thal the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wilh reasonable accuracy al any tlme the financial posillon of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the accounts comply with the Companles Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregulaflties. This report has been prepared in accordance th the Statement of Recommended PractiC8'. Accounting and Reporting by Charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reportlng Slandard app5icable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and in accordance with the special provislons of the srnall companies regime (Section 419 (2) of the Companies Act 2006). Trustees are all volunteer5 who are recrulted either by personal contact or as the result of advertlsemenls. On behalf of the Board of Trustees l R J Harrison (Chair) Trustee Dated..
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF INVOL VE COMMUNITY SERVICES I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of involve Community Services (the charilyl for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies AGI 2006 (the 2006 Act). Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examlnation of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011 (the 2011 Act) In carrying out my examlnalion I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must b8 a member of a body listed In seclion 145 of the 2011 AGI. I confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the ICAEW, which is one of the Ilsled bodies. I have completed my examlnation. I confirm that no matters have come to my altention in connection with the examlnatlon glvlng me cause to belleve that in any material respect- accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or 2. the financlal statements do not accord with those records; or 3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement Ihal the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a m81ter considered as part of an ndependenl examination. or 4. the financial stalements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparlng their accounls in accordancewilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connecllon with Ihe examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements lo be reached. Andrew Beet FCA Kirk Rice LLP The Courtyard High Street Ascot Berkshire SL5 7HP Dated.. Ik)IS
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Furids 2025 Total Total 2024 2024 2026 2024 Income and endowments from Notes Cor8 funding 265,275 249,053 265.275 249,053 Income from investments 3 6,764 2.903 5,764 2,903 271,039 251.956 271,039 251,956 Income from Charitable activities Total income and endowments 56,838 60,190 633,990 403.370 590,828 463,560 327,877 312,146 533,990 403,370 861,887 715,516 Expendllure on Charitable aclivitles Total resources expended 293,98S 292,210 604,746 395,106 798,731 687,316 293,985 292,210 604,746 395,106 798,731 687,316 Net (deficitllincome 33,892 19,936 29,244 8,264 63,136 28,200 Transfers between funds 1743) (966) 743 966 Net movement In fund5 33,149 18.970 29,987 9,230 63,136 28,200 Fund balances at 1 April 2024 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 286.722 266,752 109,519 100,289 395,241 367,041 318.871 285.722 139.506 109,519 458,377 395,241 The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an Income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006. The results for the yèar derive from continuing activities and there are no gains or losses other than those shown above. 10-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 3,315 1,911 Current asset5 Deblors 10 18,653 80,467 Cash at bank and in hand 578,732 438,273 Current assets 597,386 518,740 ireditors.. amounts falling due within 11 ne year 1142.323) (125,410) Nel current ass818 455,062 393,330 458,377 395,241 Total assets less current liabSllties Income funds Restrlcted funds 13 139,506 109,520 Unrestricted funds 318,871 285,721 458,377 395,241 The company is entltled to the exempiion from Ihe audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025. No member of the company has deposlted a notice, pursuant to section 476, requirlng an audit of these accounts. The directors acknowledge their responsibililies for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records whlGh comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the company a5 at the end of the financial year and of ils incoming resources and application of resources, Includlng ils income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otheiSe comply wlth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company. The accounts were approved by the Board on Si 10.I R Radountcheva rfreasurer) Trustee l R J HalSOn {Chair) Trustee Company Registration No. 3332555 11
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 statement of cash flows 2025 2024 Cash flows from operatlng activities: Net Gash provided by (used in) operaling activities Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends, interest and rents from investments Proceeds from the sale of properly, plant and equipment Purchase of propety, plant and equipment Chaiige iii cash and casli equiv8lei?Is in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the reporting period Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange rale movements Cash and cash equivalents at th8 end of the reporting period 137,880 45,299 5,764 2,903 (3,18S) 140,459 (1,284) 46,918 438,273 391,355 578.732 438,273 Reconcillation of net Incomellexpendlturel to net cash flow from operallng actlvlties 2025 2024 Net in¢Ome/(expendituj for the r9POrting period (as P8r rh8 s18tement of fin8llGial 8Ctivilies) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Dividends, inleresl and rents from investments (Increaselldecrease in debtors Increasel<decrease) In creditors Ngt cash provided by (used in) operating aclivities 63,136 28,200 1,781 (5,764) 61,815 16,912 137,880 1,440 (2,9031 (49,5121 68,074 45,299 12-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policles 1.1 Basi5 of preparatlon The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in a¢cordancewith the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) and the Companies Act 2006. involve Community Services meels the definition of a public bènefil entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabillties are initially recognised at historical c05t or transaction value unless otheiSe stated in the felevant aGGounting pollcy note. The financial statements are prepared In Sterling, which Is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. 1.2 Income Income Is recognlsed when the charily has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions attached to the items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Income from grants is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the Items of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and 15 not deferred. Donations and legacies and other forms of voluntary income are recognised as Income when their receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. 1.3 Expendlture on charltable activitles Liabilities and related expenditure are recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligalion to make a payment lo a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and Ihe amount of the obllgation can be measured rellably. Expenditure falling directly within one activity is allocated only to that aclivily. Central cost5 have been apportioned and allocated between support costs and governance costs ofthe charity on the basis oftime spent on each activity. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which il relales. 1.4 Allocation of support costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charily bul do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance. personnel, payroll and governance costs whSch support the Gharily artistic programmes and activities. These costs have been allocaled between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 6. 13-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.5 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assels are slaled at cost less depreciation. Assets of va5ue of less than £500 are nol capitalised. Depreciation is provided al rates calculated lo write off the cost less estimated residual value of each assel over ils expected useful life, as follows.. Equipment Office equipment 33% straight line 330/0 Straight line 1.6 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 du8. 1.7 Credltors and provlslons Creditors and provlsions are recognised where the charity has a present obllgation resultlng from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a Ihird party and the amount due to settle the obllgation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 1.8 Flnancial instruments The trust only ha5 financial assets and financial Ilabilities of a kind thal qualify as basic financial inslruments. Basic financlal instruments are initially recognised at transaclion value and subsequently measured at their seltlenient value. 1.9 Penslons The charity's contribution to employee personal pension plans are charged on a monthly basis withln salari8S. 1.10 Accumulated funds Restricted funds are subject to specifiG conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The Purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. 1.11 Legal status of the charlty The charity is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and WaSes and has no share capita5. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liabilily in respect of the guarantee Is limiled to £1 per member of the charity. 14-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Core funding 2025 2024 Grants receivable from Bracknell Forest Council for core activities 133,400 128.900 Grants receivable from Wokingham Council & NHS Wokingham CCG for core activities 131.875 120,153 265,275 249,053 Since October 2016, involve has occupied premises owned by Bracknell Forest Council. the value of the rent foregone by the Council £20,000 (2024 £20.000) is included in the grant dealt with above. Investment Income 2025 2024 Interest receivable 5,764 2,903 All of the charity's investment income arises frorn money h81d in interest bearing deposit accounts. Income from charltable actlvitles. Unrestrict8d funds 2026 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total Total 2024 2024 2025 2024 Granls receivable for charitable activitles 453,798 351,615 453,798 351,615 Other Income 56,838 60,190 80,192 51,755 137,030 111,945 56,838 60,190 533,990 403,370 590,B28 463,560 Included within income relating to grants receivable for charitable activilies are the following grants: Restricted funds 2025 2024 VCSE Health Alliance BFC Friendship Ambassador WBC Health Checks SP VCSE Health Alliance Leaders Support Group Get Green AGlive BHFT Heallh Inequalilies Core Training Communlty Navigator WBC Friendship Alliance Health & Wellbeing Advisors (North, East & Phoenix), Woosehill & Crowihorne Cancer Support Network Waterford House 57,628 40,000 33,000 18,400 23,600 14,493 23,600 17,000 13,850 43,282 35,792 139,522 31,977 32,100 351615 15,000 45,240 38,118 139,522 5,000 38,290 453 798 15-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expendlture on charltable activities staff Cost5 Depreclation 2025 2024 other Costs Total Costs 2025 2024 2025 2024 2025 2024 Activitles undertaken directly Support costs 403,438 309,292 1,307 559 100,002 85,254 604,747 395,105 246,252 232,340 474 881 47,258 58,989 293,984 292,210 Tolal Gharilable activities 649,690 541,632 1,781 1.440 147,260 144,243 798,731 687,315 Support costs 2025 2024 Staff Cosls 227,877 215,637 Premises Costs 68,466 58,251 Equlpment, Supplies & Support 14,196 15,557 Fees, Recoveri8s & Sundri8S {26,404) 13,165 Depreciation 474 881 Governance Costs 18,375 293,984 320,194 Governance Costs include accountanGy and independent examlner5 fees of £2,40012024 £2,400), an estimate of time spent by the CEO, Operalions Manager. Finance Manager and Wellbeing Manager on governance matters and trustee related expenses, if any. Trustees None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, benefits, or reimbursed expenses from the charily during the current or previous year. 16-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 8 Employeos Number of employees The average monthly number of employees for full time equivalent during the year was., 2025 2024 Number Number Management Adminlslratlon Charity support 17 14 24 Employment costs 2026 2024 Wages and salaries 559,337 462,258 Social 8ecurily 36,116 33,964 Pension costs 7,396 6,278 602,848 502,500 Th8 averag8 monthly number of employees for actual head count duiing the year are 24.33 {2024: 20.671. There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £60,000 or more (2024.. nll). The emoluments of key management personnel amounted to £54.500 (2024.. £50,750). With effect from 151 June 2016, a Workplace Pension Scheme was established by the Trustees in compliance with applicable regulations. 17-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tanglble fixed assets At 31 March 2025 Equlpment Total Cost Al 1 April 2024 33,430 33,430 Addltions 3,185 3,185 Dlsposals At 31 March 2025 36,615 36,615 Depreclation At 1 April 2024 31,519 31,619 Charge for the year 1,781 1,781 Dlsposals At 31 March 2025 33,300 33,300 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 10 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 3,343 68,728 15,310 18.653 11,740 80,468 Crodltors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors 19.652 10,956 Accruals and deferred income 122,671 114,454 142,323 125,410 Income of £101,676 (2024- £96,234) has been deferred as it relates lo activities that will be undertaken in the subsequent financial year. Previously deferred income of £96,234 (2024.. £43,237.26) was released in the year. 18-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Share capltal The company is incorporated in England and Wales as limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. Every tnemb8r undertakes to contribute such amount as may b8 required (not exceeding £11. The number of organisations 31 March 2025 was 418 ofwhich 97 were member organisations (2024: 97). This reflects Wokingham and Bracknell organisations. 13 Restricted funds The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on Irusl for specific purposes. Movement In funds Balance at Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Balance 01-ApT-24 31-Mar-25 VCSE Health Alliance BFC Friendship Ambassador WBC Health Checks SP VCSE Health Alliance Leaders Support Group Get Green Volunteer Co-ordinator Core Training 22123 Community Navigator Friendship Alliance 1.265 57,628 40,000 33,000 54,987 30,082 24,200 (1,760) 2,146 9,918 8.800 18,400 24,812 58,565 45,240 38,118 13,500 22,789 57,940 44,411 36,362 4,900 5,896 18,772 24,039 30,965 3,873 18.147 23.210 29,209 Volunteer ProjeclslCSR Health & Wellbeing Advisor (North) Health & Wellbeing Advisor (Easl) 10.577 9,773 79 9,540 35,225 34,763 (1,037> 36,160 34,113 10,708 59 630 Health & Wellbeing Advisor (Pheonix) Cancer Support Network Health & Wellbeing Advisor Iwoosehlll & Crowthornel Waterford House BFC Recovery GranUGrass Roots 539 6,385 35.135 39.885 38,584 32,539 2,910 13,731 475 34,113 38,821 31,708 38,116 2,880 2,931 3,761 2,226 3,761 19-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Each of funds lisled below are the resull of a grant or contract held by the charÈty for a specific purpose. The uses to which these funds may be applied is sel out wilhin each condilion of grant or contract. Details of the grant making bodies and purposes of Restricted Funds are set out in the following table. Name Grant maklng Body Purpose Community Navigation Woklngham Borough Council Signposting residents to wellbeing activities and provlsion within the community. Soclal Prescribing Wokingham North Primary Care Link Worker Network. Health and wellbeing support to patient5 that are registered in one of the GP surgerles that form the Wokingham North Primary Care Network. Social Prescriblng Modality Primary Care Nelwork, Link Worker latterly Modality. Soclal Prescribing Phoenix Primary Care Network. Link Worker Health and wellbelng support to patients that are registered In the Modallty Primary Care Network. Health and wellbeing support to patients Ihat are registered at one of the GP surgeries that form the Phoenix Primary Care Neork. Soclal Prescribing Link Worker Crowthome and Woosehill Primary Care Networks. Health and wellbeing support to patlents thal are registered in the Crowthorne and Woosehlll Primary Care Network. Grant Writer Bracknell Forest Council & Wokingham Borough Council. Helping to support the local Voluntary, Communlty and Social Enterprise Sector with its sustainability. Cancer Support Network Postcode Lottery, Wokingham Lions Club, A1 Classic Car Event, the Holl School, Holly Spring Primary,. The Factory Shop, Tescos, Wokingham. the Berkshire Community Foundation: and Shanly Homes. Wokingham Borough Council. Supporting the facilitation of the Cancer Support Network in Ihe Wokingham Borough and Bracknell Forest through funded wellbeing and social connection activlty. Waterford House Daily coordination and site support for all 11 chafilable organisalions based within the premises who in turn work to best support the residents of Wokingham Borough. Green & Active Volunteering Bracknell Forest Public Health Team. Daily coordination and oversight of green & active volunteering supporting residents to connect with and care for the green spaces of the borough whilst improving their physical and emotional wellbeing. Frimloy VCSE Health Alliance Frimley Integrated Care Board. Delivery of the alliance that provides a Voluntary SeGtor space for collaboration and voice, which In lurn helps and assists health and care providers In shaping quality health provislon of the future that is informed by residents, neighbourhoods, and communilies. Friendship Ambassador Bracknell Forest Public Health Team. Building a neIork ofwelcome Spaces across the borough where residents Gan connect with others, assured of a warm, safe experience. Additionally, the Friendship Ambassador will assist residents to access activities, buddying them so lo build confidence and maximise their Ghance continued engagement for the future. -20-
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Community Wokingham Borough Council (via Wellness Outreach funding from the Buckinghamshire, Wokingham Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Boaid). Aftercare support for residents who are looklng to make lifestyle changes following a cardlovascular health check. Community Learning Bracknell Forest Open Learning Centre. Communily Iraining and learning primarily for staff and volunteer who are supporting not-for-profit activities within Ihe borough. Community Development Worker Woklngham Borough Council. Building new assets withln the borough to strengthen communities whilst also seeking to support exlsting entities with their sustainability and impact. 21
INVOLVE COMMUNITY SERVICES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 14 Analysls of nel assets between funds Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are represented by.. Unrestrlcted Restricted Total funds Tangible fixed assets 3,315 3,315 Current assets 457,879 139,506 597,385 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year (142,323) {142,3231 318,871 139,506 458,377 15 Operating lease commltments At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding ¢omrnitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows.. 2025 2024 Within one year 7.028 10,244 Between two and fi've years 11,713 18,741 After five years 18,741 28,985 16 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024.. none).