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Registered number: 3328219 Charity number: 1062446 BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guarantee) AUDITED TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARYSERVICE (A Company Ilmlt•d by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers Trustees, report 2-10 Independent auditors. report Statement of flnanclal activities 15 Balance sheet 16 Statement of cash flows 17 Notes to the financial statements 18-37

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company limiled by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DEfAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Trustees Mrs S Biggs (resigned 23 November 2023) Mrs M Lishman Mrs S Hughes (resigned 23 November 2023) Mr H Eccles (resigned 23 November 20231 Mrs B Ashworth Mr P Kenyon Mrs J Oakes Ms S lftikhar Ms B Marshall Mr H Thomas Ms S Shuttleworth Mrs N Zaman Ms B Foster Company reglstered number 3328219 Charlty registered number 1062446 Registered office 62 - 64 Yorkshire Street. Bumley. Lancashire, BB112AL Chief ex8CUtive offl¢er Mrs C Blythe Independent audltors Smith and Goulding Ltd, 2 Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LB Bankers Virgin Money, 25 Manchester Road, Burnley. Lancashire, BB11 1HX Solicitors Southerns, Lodge House, 2nd Floor, Cow Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB111 NN Page 1

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the company for the 1 April 2023 10 31 March 2024. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the company comply with the current statutory requiremenls, Ihe requirements of the companls governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢e {SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effectivè 1 January 2019) as amended by Update Bulletin l {effective 1 January 2019). Since the company qualrfies as small under section 383. the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directorfs Report) Regulations 2013 is not required. Objectives and Activities a. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Welcom8 to my first report as Chairperson of Burn18y P8ndl8 & Rossendale Council for Voluntsry Service. My thanks go to our previous chairperson Susan Biggs for her commitment to the organisation, continuing to build and expand the support we give and leavlng a legacy of an exciting and forward-thinking organisatlon. The past year has continued to be dominated by uncertalntles in the external environment in which we operate and as always, the organisation (thanks to an amazing stsff team and brilliant volunteers> continued lo be motivated in their roles of helping others. They continue to respond swiftly and effectively in response to the increasing demand. We are witnessing this patlem of increased demand and reduced funding affecting Capacity across the sector, Trustees made the difficult decision to continue lo deliver services using our reseNes. This situation is kept under constant review. Over the last few years, we have seen the need to work differently whilst balancing finance. responding, and supporting the many 100's of, in the main smaller volunteer led organisations that rely on us to help them help others. As trustees we value our staff and ensure that they and our volunteers have much needed time to recharge their batteries. There is more information in our monthly. quarterly and Annual Impact Reports about exactly what was done and how during the year. The eslablished relationships and partnerships slood us in good stead, and we have continued to expand our ne￿orkS responding to new issues and helping to find immediate solutions. Trustees played an active role in supporting our Chief Officer. her senior team the staff and volunteers throughout. Everyone plays a crucial part in ensuring BPRCVS can continue the work it began in 1935. Our Mission has never changed, and we continue to look for opportunities that helps people to help others. The voluntary, community and faith sector in all its many guises and at all levels from the national to the small volunteer led loGal group play a vital part in supporting others. On a daily basis we see anij hear stories that make us proud to be involved and play our part in enabling others to do what they do so brilliantly well. As in recent years the Trustees. Report provides a great deal of infomiation regarding the Charitls operation in the year under review and to offer thoughts on future activities. CVS slaff and our accountants and auditor have again assisted a great deal to ensure that the presenlation of the financial details comply with relevant accounting requirements. These reflect a true state of Ihe affairs of the charity and enable comparison with previous yearfs figures. During the year we met all the usual conditions and criteria from our Servi￿ level and grant Agreements and increased requirements for monitoring. It is pleasing to note that once again all our funders and partners have Page 2

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {continued} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 been content with the infomiation that we provided when they formally reviewed this in discussions with us. They were accepting of the challenges we faced in balancing essential delivery against reporting deadlines. In the year under review. we have continued to consider staffing because of the funding in place. As mentioned earlier trustees have committed to using some reserves - in line with our policies - to ensure that we have staff in place to deliver projects. This was even more important as the organisation continued to respond to ever increasing demand. However, the trustees are mindful of the fact that we cannot always have reserves available and ensuring funding to support our activities is crucial. I would like lo conclude this report by extending thanks to a number of people and organisations. No business is effective withoul a leader, and we have a Chief Officer who is preDared lo deal with the challenges that inevitably occur. Christine has been ably supported by her senior team. My Ihanks also go to the following organisations who have supported us during the year. Our accountants CW AcGounting, our auditors Smith and Goulding. our solicitors Southerns and our key funders and partners. Burnley Borough Council, Pendle Borough Council and Rossendale Borough Council, Lancashire County Council. l also thank The Lancashire and South Cumbria integrated care board, the Primary Care Ne￿OrkS, Public Health. Lancashire Association of CVS, Little Green Bus (consortium lead for Lancashire Community Transport) Big Lottery -Reaching Communities. Local trust and Gannow Big Local. Eric Wright Trust, Community CVS. We have lots of funders and receive donations from many other organisations and individuals to provide resource for our programmes of work. My thanks go to all of them. Without their support and belief in our organisation to support others it would not be possible for us to do eve￿hing that we do. Support has also come from many other organisations with donations lo our Children and Young People departmenl. Communicars and to our food share operating from our Gannow building. This additional funding provides these projects with the "extras" which make all the difference to people's lives. Finally, l extend my appreciation to everyone involved with BPRCVS, in particular staff and Volunteers and my fellow trustees. Margaret Lishman Chair. b. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CHARITY The Charitvs objects and ils principal activities continue to be the promotion of any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in Lancashire- to promote. Co-ordinate. support and develop community activities and to unite citizens of all classes, both men and women, irrespective of political or religious opinion, in the promotion of health and social welfare. The Charity is a Local Support and Development Organisation which exists to develop, support and promote voluntary action and charitable adivity. This activty can be summarised in six key statements: i)W8 provide a range of support Se￿ICe5 to groups such as training, infomation. advice. payroll and office functions including access to sources of funding and constitutional advice. ii)We, through contact with individuals and groups, identify gaps in the provision of services and develop initiatives to meet those needs., lili) We bring together voluntary, community and faith organisations to discuss issues of common concem. This helps avoid duplication of effort and helps to ensure that groups work together., We help to disseminate infonnation about statutory service provision and development; Page 3

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guaranloe) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 (v) We represenl Ihe views of the voluntary sector on many statulory led committees. (vi) We are engaged in strategic partnership activity. In additlon. the charity delivers direct services to the community. In setting and reviewing our objectives and planning our activities, the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission's General Guidance on public benefit. Our work is designed Achievements and perfomiance a. REVIEW OF ACTMTIES .Achievements and Perfonnance year ending 31 st March 2024 During the financial year there continued to be a stale of uncertainty as Covid restrictions eased. The impact of th8 rises of Cost of Living impacted on many organisations and despite rising costs for CVS we maintained existing prices for our tenant groups. Sadly we saw a long established tenant move on to new premises and trustees continue to monitor the impact of empty rooms, increasing costs and essential malntenance. We responded to ever increasing demands and needs for our services from VCF organisations and people affected by the changing environment and the impact of the rising cost of living. We are grateful for the support we received in retum from our stakeholders and funders including local councils and health services which enabled us to act quickly and proactively to help those most in need. This was not without its challenges and the successful delivery is testament to the dedication and commitment of everyone involved. We maintsined all our proj8Ct activity and trustees committed to supporting those where funding doesn't cover full costs. We remain fortunate in having the ability to bring additional benefits to projects from our wid8 range of activities and a reserves poliw which enables some flexibility The year's key objectives and the impact of our achievements are summarised below. There is more information in our Annual Impact Repori. The CEO and operations manager saw rising request to attend strategic ne￿OrkIng events as the representative of the wider VCF sector. In order to complete that role we developed and maintsined ne￿o￿<S to gather information. Total over 630 LACVS were successful in being awarded a 5 year project funded by Ihe national Lottery. Local (locally organised communities across Lancashire), BPRCVS cary out the finance and HR{human resource) function for LACVS and we receive a contribution towards the Chief Offscers time. The project has eviden¢8d a notable rise in the profile and need for local infrastructure. The social prescribing programme team increased and together received and completed actions for over 2500 people. This figure does not reflect figures for Burnley west PCN link workers There is still an increasing demand for support. Monthly figures and case studles are collated and circulated Interest in volunteering was rnaintained during th8 year and BPRCVS has continued to respond to the demand. and were successful in receiving National Lottery funding to develop our volunteer offer. Volunteers across all BPRCVS projects provided almost 12500 volunteer hours which gave an estimated added value of over £130,000 (calculated al £10.42 (national minimum wage}. Many staff also *olunteered' evenings and weekends to attend events across our districts. We provided in41epth support to almost 1280 (up from 850 last financial year) organisations providing a broad range of development and capacity building support and training from advice on establishment to govemance to funding information and support for expansion. 354 were unique (new to CVS support) Page 4

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Our website continues to attract thousands of visitors wilh many coming back for further information. Followers to our Facebook and Twitter accounts continue to increase and our reach is over 400,000. Steady engagement with followers to our info-share newsletters indicales real interest in the valuable infomiation we provide. Numbers of people attending our 2 buildings have doubled over the year with over 8900 visitors. Almost 600 parcels have been issued to support our local residents. Our volunteers have provided meals to 2771 people attending our community cafe. Our Yorkshire St building is a collection point for food hampers from the BFCIC {Burnley FC in the community) food bank 80 groups received a total of £356693.14 fijnding awarded through funding facilitated by BPRCVS- Funders included ICB {integrated care board) Eric Wright. over 50's grants through LCC (Lancashire county council, UKSP Burnley, Adult personal health budget grants and children & young people mental health personal heallh budgets. We have maintained a lease on office space in the AB & D Centre in BaGup and are actively seeking some space in Pendle (Nelson) The work with Gannow Big Local as the LTO (locally trusted organisation) ended and we received a lovely thank you following submission of the final report. Our Volunteer Transport scheme has provided almost 7000 journeys this year & registered 114 new passengers. The mini bus enabled 30 VCF organisalions and projects to complete 48 journeys Our chlldr8n and young people department developed and adopted a social prescribSng approach Th8y supported 96 new referrals and their families with on8-to-one support. ThSs programme has been heavily subsidised by BPRCVS. Pendle West PCN have now funded one of our staff to work in Pendle West. recognising the huge value of th8 servlce. There 15 dlscussion about them funding a second position. Our services and support are available to members and non-members alike although some require fully paid-up membership. No Trustee has received any private benefit from the charity. b. INVESTMENT POLICY AND PERFORMANCE Under the ArtiGles of Association, CVS has the power to make any investment which the ExeGutive Committee Members see fit. The Committee has considered the most appropriate policy for investing funds and has found that specialised unit trusts, designed for the charity seclor. meet their requirements elhically and on a long term view to generate both income and capital growih. The Executive Committee consider the return on inveslment to be satisfactory given the difficult current economic market. The rate of interest achieved on bank deposits ranged from approximately 0.7501. to 1.65Q which is poor but the best that Can be obtained given the currenl market rates. The charity will continue to actively look to achieve the best possible return on its inveslments. Financial revlew . GOING CONCERN After making appropriate enquiries. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going wncem basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Arxounting Policies. b. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES Page 5

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A Company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT Iconllnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises: -an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the charity faces. the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified in Ihe annual review: and the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. This work has identified that financial sustainability is the major financial risk for the charity- A key element in the managemenl of financial risk is a regular review of available liquid funds to settle debts as they fall due. regular liaison with the bank. and active management of trade debtors and creditors balances to ensure sufficient working capital by the charity. Attention has also been focused on non-financial risks arising from fire. health and safety of staff. volunteers and the public. These risks are managed by ensuring relevant accreditation is up to dale. having robust policies and procedures in place. and regular awareness training for staff. Significant Events Bumley Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluniary Service adopted and approved a business continuity plan which is reviewed and amended on an annual basis. The purpose of this business continuity plan is to prepare Bumley. Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service in the event of extended service outsges caused by factors beyond our control (e.g.. natural disasters, man-made events), and to restore services to the widesl extent possible in a minimum time frarne. All Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service sites are expected to implement preventive measures whenever possible to minimize operational disruptions and to recover as rapidly as possible when an incident occurs. The plan identifies vulnerabilities and recommends necessary measures to prevent extended communi¢alions service outsges. It is a plan that encompasses all Bumley. Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service outreach sites and operations facililies. This plan enabled CVS to react quickly, effectively and efficiently over the 12-month period of this report as the rise in the cost of living crisls Impacted on people and the sector as a whol8 whilst many were still being affected by the COVID pandemic. The plan will b8 reviewed following the AGM and updated with leamlng. ¢. RESERVES POLICY The ExeGUtive Committee have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds nol Committed or invested in fixed assets ("the free reserves") held by CVS should be approximately six months of total income. At this level. the Executive Committee feels that ihey w￿uld be able to continue the current activities of CVS in the event of a short-term unexpected drop in funding. It would obviously be necessary to consider how the funding would be replaced or activities changed were Ihis to happen. The Trustees have considered the need for the Charity to sustain a level of reserves commensurate with its needs. In doing so. the Truste8s have reflected that: _ - funding is not always clear or confirmed at the start of any financial year; funding is often paid in arrears" the Charity has an obligation to pay ils bills expeditiously some staff contracts will be fixed temi. limited lo specific projects or permanent and. in the light of changing legislation. will attract redundancy pay entitlement. The Trustees recognise that the charity is now al that stste and will continue to monitor both the level and impact, The trustees are investing the free reserves to support the charity's activities. Page 6

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 d. SURPLUSI DEFICIT The Statement of Financial Activities shows net deficit for the year of £155,938 and our reserves stsnd al £1,170,516 in total, as shown on the balance sheet. The net deficit for the year of £115,938 is made up of a deficit of £139.339 on unrestricted funds and a deficit of £16,599 on restricted funds. When referring to the statement of funds note this year, you can see a movement be￿een unrestricted and reslricted funds. There has been a review of the restricted funds and what is actually classified as this and as such some should have been shown as unrestricled funds previously. e. GRANT MAKING POLICY CVS receives monies from various bodles which it then seeks to distribute to organisations and indlviduals in response to applications sought and received. In particular, CVS invites app11cations for funding to the ICB Prescription for Wellbeing Grant, the Gannow Big Local Community Fund and the Eric Wright Charilable Trust. Applications are considered by independent funding panels that are ¢onv8ned by CVS with appropriate expertise and representation to ensure impartiality. The panel independently I collectively review each application against specific criteria, set by the agency which gave the initial monies to CVS to administer. If the granl application is approved. CVS advises the applicant, provides constructive feedback (on request). and offer appropriate post application support. The successful applicant will receive the Terms and Conditions and evaluation process. CVS will continue to provide support lo all successful applicants during the life cycle of the grant fund. Additionally, CVS distributes invested funds to provide relief for distress suffered by families in the Burnley area. It distributes sums amounting to no more than the annual interest and reserves from the investment fund each year. Criteria for the distribution of such grants are specified in th8 Trust Deed and the distribution policy is reviewed annually by the Trust88s. Applications must come from an intermediary organisation and grants are paid to suppliers of services and goods not in cash to the family in distress. Olher miscellaneous amounts of money are received by CVS from a variety of sources on an ad hoc basis. Such grants are paid out by CVS in accordance with any instructions specified by the original grant donor. Funds for CVS grant making are restricted or designated funds from donations, granls or funding arrangements made to CVS. Structurei govemance and management . CONSTITUTION The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 27th August 1997 and amended on 16th September 2003. Further revised Articles of Association were adopted at the Annual General Meeting in September 2011. The company is conslituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 27th August 1997 and is a registered charity number 1062446. b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elect8d and co-opted under the lerms of the Articles of Association. c. PAY POLICY FOR SENIOR STAFF Page 7

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmfted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The directors. who are the Organisation's trustees, and the senior management team, comprise the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directing and controlling, running and operating the charity on a day to day basis. Relaled party transactions are in note 21 to the accounts. The pay of the senior staff is reviewed annually and nomally increased in accordance with average earnings, In view of the nature of the charity, th8 directors benchmark against pay levels in other similar organisatSons of a similar size run on a voluntary basis and using the NJC pay scales and other guidance issues by ACEVO and NAVCA. NJC scales are a local government pay scales. whlch are extensively used in the voluntary sector and are a result of negotiations belween trade unions {Unite. Unlson and GMB) and Local Govemment Association. Trustees carry out an annual salary review. If recruitment has proven difficult in the recent past a market addition is also paid with the pay maximum no greater than the highest benchmarked salary for a comparable role. d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING The charity is gov8rned by its Memorandum and Articles of Association adopted on 27th August 1997 and amended on 16th September 2003. Further revised Articles of Association were adopted at the Annual G8n8ral Meeting In September 2011. The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall goveman¢e of the charlty. Trustees are either elected or co- opted from Ihe membership and the total number of trust88s may not exceed 18. Trustees Can either be elected by nomination from a member organisation or as an individual member. Elected trustees remain in office for three years and are eligible for re*lection, with one third of the Board being elected each year. Co-opted trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees and serve for th8 remainder of that operalional year. In addition, the Local ALthorities in the area are entitled to nominate representatives to the Executive Committee and these a￿ detailed on the foregoing statement of officers, professional advisors and registered office. There is a strong and 8ff@ctive partnership between Trustees and staff which contributes significantly to the organisation's continued success. Trustees are r8quir8d to meet at least five times per year. These meelings include four quarterly Board meetings where Trustees review strategy and operational activity and agree plans and budgets and the Annual General Meeting. In addition Trustees are encouraged to participate in at least one of the ¢harity:s Su￿coMmItteeS (Strategy and Finance). New Trustees and Local ALrthority representatives are given an Induction Pack containing everything they need to know about the charity and its work for effective and informed decision making. The Board delegates the exercise of certain powers in conneclion with the m8nagement and administration of the charity as set out below. This is controlled by regular reporting back to the Executive Committee so that all decisions made can b8 ratif18d by the full board in due course. i) Strategy The purpose of this sub-committee is to gather and provide information, guidanGe and recommendations for the full Board of Trustees on the strategic directlon and requirements of Bumley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service. {ii) Finance The purpose of this sub-committee is to galher and provide infomiation, guidance and recommendations for the full Board of Trustees on the financial direction and requirements of Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary SeNice. {iii) Chief Officer The Chief Offic8r manages the day to day administration of the charity and its projects and is responsible for Page 8

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 implementing policies agreed by the Executive Committee. The Chief Officer supports the other 37 members of staff together with short term additional project personnel and volunteers as reqUI￿d from time to lime. In addition, task and finish groups are set up as required in regard to The CVS Centre and CVS Gannow Community Centre. e. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed. in particular those related to the operations and financ8s of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure lo the major risks. Plans for future periods a. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS During 2024125. we remain fortunat8 in that the bulk of our funding remains in place lo deliver all of our activities during the year ending 31st March 2025. In 2025 BPRCVS will be 90 y8ars old and we plan to have a year of celebration to mark the occasion. We remain committed to developing the future of the social prescribing agenda working wilh the Integrated Care Board. The grant programm8 in particular provides some much need8d resource for small VCF groups. As a Local infrastructure organisation we will continue to work to ensure we support the many VCF groups who need our support. We will continue to review, develop and update our strategy and business plans to continue to develop our vision and model to d81iver our objectives. We will develop opportunities to be the voice of our sector at a local, county, regional and national level. Recognising the need for mechanisms to gather infomiation to feed in at strategic levels as well as disseminating information to our wider membership. We will work with partners to open opportunities to bid for grants and contracts to support delivery of our charitable objects. We will continue lo develop and be involved in consortia to supporl the sector, especially with LACVS (Lancashire Association of CVS). We will be aclively involved in supporting delivery of the L4CVS lottery funding project- Lancashire Local. We will continue to develop the positive relationships wilh our sister CVS in Hyndburn and Ribble valley especially in representing the wider VCF sector on the Sub delivery partnership for Lancashire Pla￿. We will look to develop effeclive, proven as well as innovative ways of project delivery. We will work in partnership with statutory agencies to ensure that the sector influences policy development and service design. We will continue to strengthen and enhance our approach to impact measurement. We will review the facilities and usage of the BPRCVS buildings on Yorkshire St, Gannow Community Centre in Burnley, and our pr&sence in Rossendale. We will continue to invest in our information te¢hnology and communications Systems to improve th8 services we offer. We will continue to support our groups and volunteer programmes within the resources we have. We will continue to deliver the NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria's integrated care board (previously East Lancs Clinical Commissioning Group) Social Prescribing small grants scheme, the Social Prescribing Link Worker programme and will continue to seek and develop opportunities and relationships to encourage slatutory agency investment for this kind of support for our Voluntary, Community and Faith groups. We will continug to develop our existing project delivery: Children and Young People services, Volunteer Community Transport, Volunteering and Social Prescribing as well as looking at new opportunitl8S that benefit Page 9

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlt•d by guarante•} TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 our communities. We will develop and drive a volunteer hub project- supported by the national lottery. We will invest, from our resetves when needed and it is possible. to strengthen the core services offered and maintain our crucial activities to support people. TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT The Trustees (who are also direclors of Bumley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntsry servi￿ for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under Company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that Ihey give a true and fair view of th8 state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including th8 income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: sele¢t suitable acwunting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principl8s in the Charities SORP. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent" prepare the financial ststements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable companls transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and delection of fraud and other irregularities. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITORS Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees, report is approved has confirmed that: so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable companys auditors are unaware, and that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a Trustee in order to be aware of any relevant audit infomiation and to eslablish that the charitable compan¥s auditors are awar8 of that information. This report was approved by the Trustees, orqL .12.ILk and signed on their behalf by: IV Truslee Page 10

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmltod by guarant80) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE OPINION We have audited the financial ststements of Bumley. Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service {Ihe 'charitable company'} for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages 15 to 37. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable companys affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure for the year then have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted our audit in accordance wlth Intemational Standards on Auditing IUKI {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitsble company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the Uniled Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other elhical responsibilities in accordance wilh these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN We have nothing lo report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAS {UK) require us to report to you where: the Trustees. use of the gcing concem basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not appropriate., or the Trustees have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may Gast significant doubt about the charitable companvs ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve monlhs from the date when Ihe financial stalemenls are authorised for issue. OTHER INFORMATION The Trustees are responsible for the other infomialion. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual report. other than the financial statements and our Auditors, report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other infomiation and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial stat8ments or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If w8 identify such material in¢onsisten¢ies or apparent material misstatements, we are required lo determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financi81 statements or a material misstatement of th8 Other information. If, based on the Page11

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT AUDrroRS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE work we have performed, we conclude that there is 8 material misstatement of this olher information, we are required to report Ihat fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. MAThERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion- the information given in the Truslees. report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial statemenls," or sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or the financial statements are not in agreement with the a¢¢ounting records and retums; or we have not received all the information and explanations we requlre for our audit. RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities statement. the Trustees (who are also the directors of the haritable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misststement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements. the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable companys ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to going conc8rn and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the Trustees elther intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations. or have no realistic altemative but to do so. AUDITORS. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors. report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assuran￿, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basi5 of these finanGial statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial sialements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibililies. This description forms part of our Auditors, report. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design proc8dur8s in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of Irregularities including fraud. Our approach to Identi￿ng and assessing the risks of material misstatement In Page 12

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlt•d by guaranteo) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations. was as follows: the engagement partner ensured that the engagement leam collectively had the appropriate competence, capabilities and skills to idenlify or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations- we idenlified the laws and regulations applicable to the charitable Company through discussions with trustees and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of Ihe charity seclor: we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the charity, including the Companies Act 2006. taxation legislation and data protection, employment. environmental and heatth and safety legislation- we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making enquiries of management and inspecting legal correspondence; and identified laws and regulations were communicaled within the audit leam regularly and the t8am remained alert to instsnc8s of non-compliance throughout the audit. We assessed the susceptibility of the company s financial statement5 to material misstatement,including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur. by: making enquirles of management as to where they considered there was susceptibility to fraud. their knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud., and considering the Internal controls in place to mitigate risks of fraud and non-compllance with laws and regulations. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls. we: perfomied ana1yiical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships. tested journal entries to identify unusual transactions; and assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounling 8Stimates were indicative or potential bias. In response to the risk of irregularities and non<ompliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures which included, but were not limiled to,. agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation., - reading th8 rninules of meetings of those charged with govemance,. enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims. and reviewing correspondence with relevant regulators and the companrfs legal advisors. There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial transactions. the less likely it is that we would become aware of non-compliance. Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non- Complian￿ with laws and regulations to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any. Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect that those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. USE OF OUR REPORT This report is made solely to the charitable company's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stale lo the charitable companls Irustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Audilors, reporl and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not a¢￿p1 or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and its trustees, as a body, for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinions we have formed. Page 13

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guaranteo) INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORTTOTHE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE Andrew Simm B.A. FCA {Senlor SL*utory Auditor) for and on behalf of Smlth and Gouldlng Ltd (Chartered Accountsnts and Senlor Auditors) 2 Southport Road Chorley PR7 1LB Date.. Smith and Goulding Ltd (Chartered Accountsnts and Senior Auditors) are eligible to act as auditors in terms of section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. Page 14

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Note INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investments Other income 7.839 213.569 28.017 115.094 14,489 1.119,983 1.994 103.481 22,328 1,333,552 30,011 218,575 22,546 1,851.428 14.963 266,411 TOTAL INCOME 364.519 1.239.947 1.604.466 2. 155.348 EXPENDrruRE ON: Charitable activilies 507,620 1,258,949 1,766,569 2,362,735 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 507,620 1,258,949 1,766,569 2,362, 735 NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE INVESTMENT GAINSI{LOSSES) Net gainsl(losses) on investments NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE TRANSFERS {143.101) 6,185 (19,002> (162,103) 6,185 (207.387) (2,688) {136.916) 6,715 (19,002) (155,918} (210,075) (6,715) Transfers between Funds 16 NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES {130,201) 125,717) (155,918) (210.075) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS {130,201) (25,717) (155,918) (210,075) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 816.293 510,161 1,326,454 Y,536,529 686.092 484,444 1,170,536 1,326,454 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD The notes on pages 18 to 37 form part of these financial statements. Page 15

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company Ilmlted by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 3328219 BALANCE SHEEr AS AT 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note FIXED ASSETS Tanglble assets Investments 12 13 350.397 74,517 370,635 68,332 424,914 438,967 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 61,053 749.957 139. 172 818,170 811.010 957,342 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 15 (65.388 (69, 855) NET CURRENT ASSErs 745,622 887,487 NET ASSETS 1.170,536 1,326,454 CHARITY FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestrieted funds 16 16 484,444 686,092 570, 161 876,293 TOTAL FUNDS 1.170.536 1.326,454 The companls financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The Trustees consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the Acr} and members have not required the wmpany to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. However, an audit is required in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act wlth respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on signed on their behalf. by: and The notes on pages 1810 37 form part of these financial statements. Page 16

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Note Cash flows from operating actlvltles Nel cash used in operating activities 18 {62,028} (49,552) Cash flows from investing activities: Dividends, interest and rents from investments Purchase of tangible flx8d assets <6,185) 2.688 (1.290) Net cash (used In)Iprovided by Investlng activities {6,185) 1,398 Change In cash and cash equivalents In the year Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 168,213) 818,170 (48,154) 866.324 Cash and cash equivalents ¢arrled forward 19 749,957 818,170 The notes on pages 18 to 37 form part of these financial statements. Page 17

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial ststements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pr8paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and R8public of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Burnley. Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service meets the definition of a public benefrt entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are inilially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless othewise ststed in the relevant accounting policy. 1.2 Recon¢iliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practlce In preparing these accounts. the Tnjstees have considered whether in applwng the accounting policies required by FRS 102 and the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative items was required. No restatement5 were required. 1.3 Company status The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up. the liabilty in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company. Page 18

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limlled by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (contlnued) 1.4 Income All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable Ihat the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. For legacies, entltlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which elther.. the company Is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor{s) to the Trust that a distribution will be made. or when a dislribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the company has been notified of the executorfs intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the company, or the Company is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material. Donated services or facilities are recognised when the company has Control over the item, any conditions a5sociat8d with the donated Item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the company of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102), the general volunteer tlme of the Frlends is not recognised and refer to the Truste85' report for more information about their contribution. On re￿ipl, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gifl to the company which is the amount the company would have been willing lo pay to oblain serVi￿S or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market., a corresponding amounl is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. Income tax recoverable in relalion lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is r8cognised at the time the investment income Is receivable. Page 19

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 1.5 Exponditure Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constnjctive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activty are made up of the totsl of direct costs and shared costs. including sUPPOrt costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activty. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation Charges allocated on the portion of the 8ssefs use. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the mpany and include project management carri8d out at Headquarters. Govemance costs are Ihose incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with Constitutional and statutory requirements. Charitable activities and Govemance costs are costs incuThed on the Companls operations, including support costs and costs relatlng to Ihe governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities. Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those Cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure. 1.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation All assets costing more than £1.000 are capitalised. A review for impairment of a fixed asset is catried out if events or changes in circumstsnces indicate that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be reGoverable. Shortfalls between the carrying value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairnients. Impairmenl losses are recognised in the Statement of financial aGlivities incorporating income and expenditure account. Tangible fixed assets are Ca￿led at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful lives on the following bases: Freehold propety Motor vehicles Flxtures and fittings 20/0 Straight line 25 % reduclng balance 15% 250/0 Stralght line 1.7 Interest receivable Interesl on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company- this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. Page 20

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) 1.8 Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald net of anytrade discounts due. 1.9 Cash at Bank and in hand Cash at bank and 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. 1.10 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are reGognised when there is an obligation al the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to sottle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provlde. Provisions ar8 measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the presenl value of those amounls, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects th8 risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised wilhin interest payable and similar charges. 1.11 Financlal Instruments The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measurèd at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interesl m8thod. 1.12 Pensions The pensions costs charged in the financial ststements represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year. 1.13 Fund accounting General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at Ihe discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which hav8 not been designated for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance wlth sp8cific restrtctions imposed by donors or which have b88n raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Page 21

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total fund5 2024 Total funds 2023 Donations 7.839 14.489 22,328 22.546 Tot812023 10,834 11.712 22,546 INCOME FROM CHARrrABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestrlct•d Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Charity activities 213.569 1.119,983 1,333,552 1.851,428 Total 2023 1,851,428 1,B51,428 ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY TYPE OF INCOME Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Charitable Activities 1,333,552 1,851,428 1.333,552 1,851,428 Total 2023 1.851.428 Page 22

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A Company Ilmitod by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Income from Charltable Actlvities and Other Income 2024 2023 SLA Grants (See below) Rents and Service Charge Receivable Payroll Bureau Fees Membership Fees Administration Fees Other Seminarsl Room Hire 1.333,552 70,438 2.837 2.235 104.911 6,696 31,458 1.851,428 78,617 2,053 1,653 145,513 10,077 28,515 Total 1,552,127 2,117,856 SLA Grants 2024 2023 Burnley Borough Council Lancashire County Council Pendle Borough Council Population Health Management NHS East Lancs CCG NHS Blackbum with Da￿en CCG National Lottery Community Fund Gannow Big Local LA CVS Little Green Bus Children In Need National Association of Social Prescribing LACVS Big Lottery Fund - Reaching Communities Spring North NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria East Lancashire NHS Pilgrim Trust The Calico Group Other NHS Foundation - L&SC Big Local Trust Community CVS Blackbum with DaNen CVS Burnley Leisure Fund transfers Police and crime commissioner Eric Wright Trust 174.256 22.000 10,000 12,491 389.361 223 63,476 94,216 5,593 70.000 841.351 2,059 5. 757 600 34,485 32,688 7,040 97,760 26,227 10,946 25,500 361,667 4,310 (2,500) 52,968 8,500 354,022 18,371 12,130 31,268 48,472 57,373 1,037 152,618 98,446 11,113 9.599 18.605 14.941 65.000 Total 1,333.552 1.851,428 Page 23

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Inveslment income 28,017 1,994 30,011 14,963 Total 2023 14.963 14,963 GRANTS PAYABLE Grants to Organisatio ns 2024 Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants payable 359.243 359.243 688,194 Total 2023 688.194 688, 194 GOVERNANCE COSTS Unrestrlcted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Govemance Audilorsl Accountants. costs 6,243 6,243 14,249 Page 24

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 DIRECT COSTS 2024 2023 Costs Dlrectly Allocaled to Activities: Staff Costs {Including on costs) Travel and other expenses - Staff Travel and other expenses - Volunteer Grants paid Direct expenditure for community projects Premises costs Respite costs Other Expenses Audit and accountancy fees Support Costs Allocated to Activities: Premises costs General office and finance staff Training costs Project administrativ8 fees Communications Advertising, fees and subscriptions Depreciation Other Expenses AcGountancy 793,882 5,510 15,595 359,243 73,786 909,398 7,521 18,407 688,194 208,392 1,710 69 1,228 4.301 10,000 128,212 246.070 8.734 91,188 11,294 4.745 20,238 50 6,243 131.851 197, 784 10,570 119,231 10,211 11,659 27,340 2,399 4,249 1.766,569 2,362, 735 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE This is stated after charging: 2024 2023 Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: owned by Ihe charity Auditors, and accountsnts Costs 20.238 6.243 27,340 14,249 During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration {2023- £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2023- £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses {2023 - £NIL). 10. AUDITORS. REMUNERATION The Auditorfs remuneratlon amounts to an Audit fee of £6.800 -2023 - £5,000 Page 25

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 11. STAFF COSTS Staff costs were as follows: 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 925.408 71.966 42.598 990, 142 76,269 40. 771 1.039.972 1,107, 182 The average number of persons employed by the company (FTE) during the year was a5 follows: 2024 2023 Direct Charilable Work Administrative 21 11 23 13 32 36 The number of higher paid employees was.. 2024 2023 No. In the band £60,001- £70.000 The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefits from employment with CVS in the year (2023.'NIL } neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2023 NIL). No charity trustees received payment for professional or other services supplied to the charity. The key management personnel comprise the charity trustees. the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance and HR Officer and the Senior Development Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of CVS were £180.779 (2023: £165,427), Page 26

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Freehold property Motor Flxtures and vehicles fittings Total Cost At 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024 528.155 39,000 170,766 737,921 Depreciatlon At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 196.220 10.563 17,839 5,290 153,227 4,385 367,286 20,238 At 31 March 2024 206,783 23,129 157,612 387,524 Net book value At 31 March 2024 321,372 15,871 13,154 350,397 At 31 March 2023 331,935 21,161 17,539 370,635 13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Trade investments Market value At 1 April 2023 Gains 68,332 6,185 At 31 March 2024 74.517 Investments at market value comprise: 2024 2023 Trade investments 74.517 68,332 All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK 14. DEBTORS 2024 2023 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 47,151 13,902 43,527 95.645 61,053 139,172 Page 27

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 14. DEBTORS (continued) 15. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 other taxation and social security (see below) Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 7,25q 6.911 55.693 6,839 58,549 65,388 69,855 Other taxation and social security 2024 2023 PAYEINI control 7,251 Deferred Income Deferred income at 1 April 2023 Resources deferred during the year Amounts released from previous years 43,831 49,635 {43,831) Deferred income at 31 March 2024 49,635 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS STATEMENT OF FUNDS-CURRENT YEAR Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at 1 Aprll 2023 Transfers Inlout Galnsl (Losses) Income Expendlture Unrestricted funds General Funds 816,293 364,519 (507.620 6,715 6,185 686,092 Page 28

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE (A Company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continuod) Restricted funds Distress Relief Communicars Prescription for Wellbeing Young Carers Emergency Assistance Grants Programme Social Prescribing Link Worker Young Carers - Respite Young Carers Female Empowerment The CVS Certt￿- Running CVS Gannow Community Centre - Running The CVS centre - Building CVS Gannow Community Centre - Building Big Local Eric Wright Small Grants Scheme Population Health Management Children and Young People's MH Personal Budgets Kickstart placement scheme Children In Need - Minibus Household Support Scheme UK SP Community and Places UK SP People and Skills Adult MM Personal Health Volunteering for wllbeing & community hub Social Isolation grants 77,681 1,994 15,272 342,818 24,937 1,602 81,277 115,272) (332,414) 130,976) 32,479 5,495 42,883 (544) 6,399 (6,399) 34,667 5,054 389,361 500 (381,709) 11.710) 42,319 7,880 (35) {7,845) (100,255) 71,833 (104,539) 1132,961) 54,417 195.033 46,337 {40,273) (7,563) 60,481 187,470 131,000 9,735 13,000) {58,207) 128,000 48,472 11,774 15,604 (18.413) 8,965 3.504 13.504) 13.588 11.$61) 12,027 1.011 11.553) 542 20,696 {5.290} 15,406 1,014 (1,014) 152,506 18,371 30,000 (152,284) (19,089} (3,976) 222 {718) 26,024 63,931 17,000 ($4,337) (16,845) 9.594 155 510,161 1.239,947 (1.258,949} (6,715) 484.444 Total of funds 1,326,454 1,f>04,466 {1.766,569} 6,185 1,170.536 Page 29

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A eompany Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued) STATEMENT OF FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR BalanGe at 31 March 2023 Balance at l Apnl 2022 Transfers in/out Gainsl (Losses) Income Expenditure General Funds 891,615 525.984 (625,960) 27,342 (2,688) 816.293 Page 30

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued) Restricted funds Distress Relief Prescription for Wellbeing Young Carers Emergency Assistance Grants Programme Social Prescribing Link Worker Young Carers - Respite Young Carers Activity Project Mentsl Health Young Carers Looked After Children Young Caters Art and Wellbeing Youth Empowerment Project Young Carers Female Empowerment ESIF Passport to Health and Employment Proled The CVS Centre- Running CVS Gannow Community Centre- Running The CVS centre - Building CVS Gannow Community Centre - Building Fixiures. Fitting and Equipment Big Local ESOL Project Eric Wright Small Granls Scheme Takepart Pathfinder ESOL English Together Population Health Management ELCCG Funded Social Prescribing Community Swabbing Project Children and Young People's MH Personal Budgets Small sundry grantsl donations Kickstart placement scheme 78, 108 26, 503 3, 824 1.994 345,071 6.858 (2.421) (339,095) (5.187) 77,681 32.479 5,495 586 5.813 6.399 25,086 4.542 465,461 900 (455,880) (388) 34,667 5,054 (19,378) 79,378 (1,225) 11,851 7.040 (19,717) (6.210) 13,902 (5, 647) (26) 26 (114) 114 16,811 (6,431) (2,500) 7.880 6, 603 (6,603) (66,929) 75.483 (108.809) (100,255) 73,381 202, 596 55,287 (74.251) (7,563) 54,417 195,033 134, 000 (3.000) 137,000 708 53, 766 25.874 (708) (150,370) (9, 700) 152.618 (46, 279) (16.174) 9, 735 T,208 65 5.532 65.537 (60,971) (65) (14, 113) 11,774 15.863 (7,282) 3,396 340,494 (340,386) 3.504 2.968 (2,968) 18,171 (77,927) (239) 17,302 (3,714) 13,588 55 (55) (7,250) 21,735 (10.942) (3, 543) Page 31

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (contlnued) Children In Need - Minibus COVID Winter Fund Grants Househokl Support Scheme Young Carers We Count Project UK SP Community and Places 27,750 (7.054) 20.696 (14, 765) 14, 765 32,344 710 (32.040) 1.014 (6.253) (3.636) 9,889 56.142 (56.142) 644,914 1.629,364 (1. 736, 775) (27,342) 510.161 RESTRICTED FUNDS Dlstress Rellef Thi5 fund was set up to provide financial assistance to people In dlstress within the area of Bumley. Nelson Covid 19 Dlstress Relief A temporary distress fund for people in Nelson as a response to Covid 19. It will provide people with ill health who are financially in need access to white goods and payment of utilty bills. Prescription for Wellbelng The purpose of this fund is to provide three strands of complementary activity:_ a programme of grants to be made available to small voluntary, community and faith groups to deliver activities supporting the East Lancs. Clinical Commissioning Group's strategic aims., engagemenl actlvlty support wh8re engagement and partnership brings tog8ther groups to complement activity, and a community navlgator programme to provide handholding support to enable individuals to access community activity. "COVID-19 Emergency Response Burnley, Pendle & R05sendale Council for Voluntary Service are partners in each of the district hubs set up to provide an immediate response to the COVID 19 pandemic and the national lockdown. CVS provided the resource for the volunteering offer and matching slaff and volunteers to people needing help with a wide range of Ihings, initially mainly shopping and medication. Bumley. Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service applied for funding to support that response." Community Swabbing Project Provision of swabbers (Covid 19 testing) for hyper local swabbing service to support swabbing in a variety of venues enabling opportunities closer to home. Population Health Management A grant programme facilitated on behalf of the Integrated care Board (ICB) UK Shared Prosperity Community and PlaGes A grant programme facilitated on behalf of Bumley Borough Council Emergency Assistance Grants Programme Support over a 5 month period over winter for people who are struggling to afford food and Page 32

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (contlnued) other essentials'due lo Covid 19. Covid 19 Winter Fund The COVID Winter Grant scheme will provide funding to use to support those most in need with the cost of food, energy (heating, cooking. lighting). water bills {including sewerage} and other essentials. Social Prescribing Link Worker Project A national project of support which enables each PCN {primary care network) to fund a Social Prescribing link worker. The link workers in our area are employed by CVS on behalf of the PCN5 to carry out the work which complements and enhances the existing Social Prescribing programm8. Young Carers Provide emergency food parcels for families who are struggling due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Young Carers - Respite Provision of respit8 care for young carers within the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale area. Young Car•rs Actlvity Project To provide opportunities for respite activity for young people who have informal caTlng responsibilitles. This project had finished by 31st March, 2021. Mental Health Young Carers Caring for someone with Mentsl Health or substance misuse problems. Improve young carers self- esteem and confidence and reduce isolation. Looked after Children This projecl delivers support sessions for Looked After Children to develop individual support plans and activitles. This will lead to raised aspirations and increased confidence. Young Carers Art and Wellbeing A project working with young carers around expression through art. The project funded an artist to work with our young carers through the medium of abstract art and different techniques to develop a final piece that would be used for an exhibition. Youth Empowerment Projecl Working with IoGal business, this project aims to encourage aspirations amongst young people. This projecl had finished by 31 sl March, 2021 and was used to purchase the minibus. Young Carers Female Empowemient Project A project to support and empower females, age 7 - 18. who are facing disadvantage andlor adversè childhood experiences. in particular those al risk of CSE (child sexual exploitalion). It is a pilot project and funds the salary of a part time worker. Children and Young People's Mental Health Personal Budgets Referrals accepted from CAHMS (children and young people menial health service) to improve health and wellbeing and enable progression by removing barriers for involvement in activities. ESIF - Passport to hoallh & Employment or Actlon for Job To help unemployed and economically inactive people into employment, training or job search (participants must be permitted to work within the UK). The CVS Centre - Running (formerty Voluntary Sector Resource Centre) Page 33

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (contlnued) Running expenses of The CVS Centre (formerly the Rachel Kay Shuttleworth Building). CVS Gannow Communlty Centre Running Running expenses of the Gannow Communlty Centre. The CVS Centre - Bulldlng (fonnerly Rachel-Kay Shuttleworth Building) Represents monles given or awarded to the charty from various sources in order to purchase and renovate the Voluntary Sedor Resource Centre. CVS Gannow Communlty Centre - Building Represents the acquisition by the charity of the Gannow Communty Centre premises on Adamson Street, Bumley. Fixtures, Fittings and Equlpment This fund represents monies given or awarded to the charty from various sources in order to buy specific capital items. Falr Sharè Trust This is an initiative funded by the New Opportunities Fund (National Lottery) programme to target areas that suffer considerable disadvantage. The Pendle wards of Marsden, Walverden and Southfield have been identified as beneficiaries. The programme is to be delivered over a ten-year period to March 2013 and aims to build Capacity, sustainability and social ¢apital in local communities and improve the local environment. Big Local The Gannow area of Bumley has been designated a Big Local area to receive up lo £1 million from the Big Lottery to improve the area over a ten year period. The first stage of the programme is to develop a local profile and plan. BPRCVS was asked to be the local trusted organisation to handl8 a Getting Stsrted budget and employ an outreach worker. ESOL Project This is part of the Lancashire-wide Syrian refugee resettlement project to provlde support to enable adults to access ESOL classes as a pathway to integration. Erlc Wright Small Grants Scheme Bumley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service have been commissioned to facilitste a small grants programme funded by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust to support volunlary. community and faith groups in our area. Takepart Pathfind•r Th8 Burnley, Pendle and Rossendal8 Takepart Pathfinder commenced in August 2009 following a successful bid to.the Department of Communities and Local Govemment. The main aims of the project are to support people to take a more active role in their communities and society generally by overcoming barriers and encouraglng them to tske on civic and Civil roles. Household Support Fund The grant was distributed through small payrnents to support vulnerable households meet daily needs such as food. clothing, and utilities Page 34

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (contlnued) SUMMARY OF FUNDS-CURRENT YEAR Balanc• at 31 March 2024 Balance at 1 April 2023 Transfers inlout Gainsl {Losses) Income Expenditure General fijnds Restricted funds 816,293 510,161 364,519 (507,620) 1,239,947 (1,258,949) 6,715 (6,715) 6,185 686.092 484.444 1.326,454 1,604,466 (1,766.569) 6,185 1,170,536 SUMMARY OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR Balance at 31 March 2023 Balance al 7 April 2022 Transfers in/out Gain (Losses) Income Expenditure General funds Restricted funds 891,615 644,914 525,984 (625,960) 1.629,364 (1, 736. 775) 27,342 (27,342) (2. 688) 816.293 510.161 1.536,529 2, 155,348 (2,362, 735) (2, 688) 1.326,454 17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BEfwEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR Unrestricted R8striGted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Trade investments Current assets Creditors due withln one y8ar 334,991 74,517 341,972 165,388) 15,406 350,397 74,517 811.010 {65.388) 469,038 686,092 484,444 1.170,536 Page 35

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (continued) ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR Unrestricted funds 2023 R8Strict8d funds 2023 Total funds 2023 Tangible fixed assets Trade investments Current assets Creditors due within one y8ar 357,867 68,332 459,949 (69,855) 12, 768 370.635 68,332 957,342 (69,855) 497,393 816,293 510.161 1.326.454 18. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 2024 2023 Net expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) (155.918) (210,075) Adjustment for: Depreciation charges Decrease in debtors (Decreaseyincrease in creditors 20.238 78.119 (4.467) 27,340 116,211 16,972 Net cash used in operatlng actlvities (62.028) (49,552) 19. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2024 2023 Cash in hand 749.957 818.170 Total 749.957 818,170 Page 36

BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 20. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS At 31 March 2024 th8 total of the Charitys future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases was.. 2024 2023 Amounts payable: Within 1 year Between 1 and 5 years 3,241 4,125 2,923 Total 7,366 2,923 21. RELATED PAR￿ TRANSACTIONS Lancashire BME Network LTD (LBN} Mrs C Blyihe is the CE of CVS and also a directorl trustee of LBN as well as S lftikhar being a trustee of CVS and LBN. Pendl• Borough Councll (PBC> PBC nominates councillors to be representatiV8s on the Executive Committee of CVS. These councillors have no votlng powers at BPR CVS. Burnley Borough Councll (BBC) Mrs M Lishman is a truste8s of CVS and also a councillor of Burnley Borough Council. Bumley Borough Council also nominate two councillors to be representatives on the Executive Committee of CVS. These councillors have no voting powers at CVS. Lancashire Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (LA CVS) Mrs C Blyihe is the Chief Executive of CVS and Mrs N Zaman is a trustee of CVS and the CEO of Lancashire BME Ne￿ork Ltd. They a￿ both a directorl trustee of LA CVS. 22. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end. 23. CONTROLLING PAR Those directors listed on page one of the acwunts control the company. Page 37