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 2025

BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
IA company limited by guarantee
CONTENTS
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Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advise
Trustees, report
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Independent auditors, report
12-15
ststement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
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Statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
Mr P Mousdale (appointed 27 November 2024)
Mrs M Lishman
Mrs B Ashworth
Mr P Kenyon
Ms S lftikhar
Ms B Marshall
Mr H Thomas
Ms S shL￿lew0rth
Mrs N Zaman {resigned 27 November 2024)
Mrs J Oakes
Ms B Foster
Company registered number
3328219
Charlty registered number
1062446
Registered office
62- 64 Yorkshire Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB112AL
Chief executive officer
Mrs C Blythe
Independent auditopJ
Smith and Goulding Ltd, 2 Southport Road, Chorley, PR7 1LB
Bankers
Wirgin Money, 25 Manchester Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB111HX
Solicitors
Southerns, Lodge House, 2nd Floor, Cow Lane, Burnl8y, Lancashire, BB111NN
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BURNLEY, PENDLE &ROSSENDALE COUNCILFOR VOLUNTARYSERVICE
IA company limited by guarantee
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the company for the 1
April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The Trustees confimi that the Annual Report and financial statements of the
company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirernents of the company's governing
document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019} as amended by Update Bulletin 1 (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 383, the strategic report required of medium and large
companies under The Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director's Report) Regulations 2013 is not
required.
Objectives and Activities
a. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
This year certainly seems to have gone really quickly. Operating in an increasingly difficult and challenging
environment BPRCVS has again risen to the task and forged ahead with new opportunities, developing and
growing partnerships, coping with the day to day obstacles and ensuring that the needs of our member
organisations are responded to.
The past year has continued to be dominated by uncertainties in the external environment in which we operate
and as always, the organisation (thanks to an amazing staff team and brilliant volunteers) continued to be
motivated in their roles of helping others. They continue to respond swiftly and effectively in response to the
incr@asing demand. We are witnessing this pattern of increased demand and redU￿d funding affecting capacity
across the sector. Trustees made the difficult decision to once again continue to deliver services using our
reserves. This situation is kept under constant review , however as we know that it cannot continue for long. We
know that many charities are not in quite as fortunate position and have had to make redundancies.
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 rety 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. We are also aware that we cannot compete with private and public sector when it comes to salaries
and other staff benefrts. Neither can we offer permanent roles as funding is often time limited. However we have
been fortunate that we have not had to make redundancies atthough we have had to operate 'at risk" to avoid
this and ensure we didn't lose our staff unne￿$sary. Luckily everything worked out- for this year l!
There is more information in our monthly, quarterly and Annual Impact Reports about exactty what was done and
how during the year. The figures evidence the increasing demand on us as an organisation. The established
relationships and partnerships stood us in good ste8d, and we have continued to expand our networks
responding to new issues and helping to find immediate solutions.
Trustees played an active role in supporting our Chief Offi￿r, her senior team the staff and volunteers
throughout.
Everyone plays a crucial part in ensuring BPRCVS can continue the work it began in 1935 and as we begin to
celebrate our 90 years we can honestly say 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 local group play a vital part in supporting others. On a
daily basis we see and hear stories that make us proud to be involved and play our part in enabling others to do
what they do so brilliantly well.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
As in recent years the Trustees, Report provides a great deal of information regarding the Charrty's operation in
the year under review and to offer thoughts on future activities. CVS staff and our accountants and auditor have
again assisted a great deal to ensure that the presentation of the financial details comply with relevant
accounting requirements. These reflect 8 true state of the affairs of the charty and enable comparison with
previous yearfs figures.
During the year we met all the usual conditions and criteria from our se￿iCe level and grant Agreements and
increased requirements for monitoring. It is pleasing to note that once again all our funders and partners have
been content with the information that we provided when they formalty 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.
I would like to conclude this report by extending thanks to a number of people and organisations. No business is
effective without a leader, and we have a Chief Officer who is prepared to deal with the challenges that inevitably
occur. Christine has been ably supported by her senior team.
My thanks also go to the following organisations who have supported us during the year. Our accountants CW
Accounting. 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 l)oard, the Primary Care Networks, Public Health,
Lancashire Association of CVS, Little Green Bus (consortium lead for Lancashire Communty Transport) Big
Lottery -Reaching Communities, Eric Wright Trust, Communty 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 everything that we do.
Support has also come from many other organisations with donations to our Children and Young People
department, Communicars and to our food share operating from our G8nnow 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 Charity's objects and its principal activities continue to be the promotion of any charitable purpose for the
benefit of the communty in Lancashire., to promote, co-ordinate, support and develop communty activities and to
unite citizens of all classes, both men and women, irrespedive 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 activty. This activity can be summarised in six key statements..
ilwe provide a range of support services to groups such as training, information, advice, payroll and office
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BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
functions including access to sources of funding and constitutional advice.,
iilwe, through contact with individuals and groups, identfy gaps in th8 provision of services and develop
initiatives to meet those needs-
(iii) 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
information about ststLrtory service provision and development",
(v) We represent the views of the voluntary sector on many statutory led committees"
(vi) We are engaged in strategic partnership activity.
In addition, 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
Achlevèments and perforniance
a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
During the financial year there continued to be a state of uncertainty as Covid restrictions eased. The impact of
the 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 maintenance.
We responded to ever increasing demands and needs for our serVI￿S 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 return from our stakeholders and funders including local councils
and health seNices 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
invofved.
We maintained all our project 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 wide range of
activities and a reserves policy which enables some flexibility
The yearfs key objectives and the impact of our achievements are summarised below. There is more information
in our Annual Impact Report.
The CEO and operations manager responded to rising requests for CVS presence at strategic networking
events as the representative of the wider VCF sector in each of our 3 districts bit also across the EastlPennine,
Lancashire wide and at a National level. In order to complete that role we have maintained networks and
developed other systems to gather information. Total over 670 and rising
Our CEO remains as a trustee on NAVCA (national association of voluntary communty action) and we
retain membership of other bodies to support our governance and influencing role.
113 groups received a total of £787615.93 in grants & 22 families were supported through funding
facilitated by BPRCVS,. Funders included ICB (integrated care board> Eric Wright, over 50's grants through LCC
(Lancashire county council, UKSP Burn18y, Adult personal health budget grants and children & young people
mental health personal heatth budgets.
We have retained our status as an accredited volunteer centre
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BURNLEY. PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
{A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Volunteers across all BPRCVS projects provided over 16600 volunteer hours which gave an estimated
added value of over £190540 (Calculated at £11.44 (national minimum wage). Many staff also 'volunteered"
evenings and weekends to attend events across our districts. A huge increase from our previous year
Our volunteer hub (in its 2nd year of funding through the National Lottery supported 104 organisations to
fill volunteer roles
We provided in-depth support to over 2270 (almost double the number of the previous year} organisations
providing a broad range of development and capacty building support and training from advice on establishment
to governance to funding information and support for expansion. Over 1000 were unique (new to CVS support)
Our website continues to attract thousands of visitors with many ￿rning back for further information.
Followers to our F8￿boOk and Twitter accounts continue to incresse and our reach was again increased to
almost 420,000. Steady engagement with followers to our info-share newsletters indicates real interest in the
valuable infonnation we provide.
Numbers of people attending our 2 buildings have again almost doubled over the year with almost 16200
visitors. Over 800 parcels have been issued to support our local residents. Our volunteers have provided 3156
meals to people attending our community cafe. Our Yorkshire St building is a collection point for food hampers
from the BFCIC {Bumley FC in the community) food bank
We have maintained a lease on office space in the A8 & D Centre in Bacup and continue to look at
options across Pendle (Nelson)
The social prescribing programme team increased and together received and completed actions again
supported 2500 people. This figure does not reflect figures for Burnley west link workers or Rossendale PCN'S
(primary care ne￿ork) link workers. There is still an increasing demand for support. Monthly figures and case
studies are collated and circulated
Our Children and Young People link workers in Pendle west PCN supported 63 young people.
Our safeguarding team provided support and guidance as we evidenced an increase in safeguarding concerns.
Our Volunteer Transport scheme has seen a dip in joumeys over this year but still provided over 1200
journeys & registered new passengers. The mini bus enabled 16 VCF organisations and projects to complete 19
journeys
We work with LACVS in delivering a 5 year project funded by the national Lottery. Local (locally organised
communities across Lancashire). BPRCVS carry out the finance and HR (human resource) function for LACVS
and we receive a contribution towards the Chief Officers time. The project has evidenced a notable rise in the
profile and need for local infrastructure across the County and BPRCVS have been cited as a great example.
We also began the role of supporting the Lancashire place in a new 3 year project - Volunteering for Health.
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 benefrt from the charity.
b. INVESTMENT POLICY AND PERFORMANCE
Under the Articles of Associalion, CVS has the power to make any investment which the Executive 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 sector, meet their requirements ethically and on a long tem
view to generate both income and capttal growth.
The Executive Committee consider the retum on investment to be satisfactory given the difficult current
economic market. The rate of interest achieved on bank deposits ranged from approximately 0.75% to 1.65%
which is poor but the best that can be obtained given the current market rates. The charity will continue to
actively look to achieve the best possible return on its investments.
Financial review
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT Icontinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
a. 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 Concem basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
b. PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
The trustees have a risk managemenl 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 the annual review; and the implementstion of
proTrdures desrgned 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
management of financial risk is a regular review of available liquid fLbnds 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 charty.
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 date, having robust policies and
procedures in pla￿, and regular awareness training for staff.
Signfficant Events
Burnley Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary se￿iCe adopted and approved a business continuity plan
which is reviewed and amended on an annual basis.
The purpose of this business continuty plan is to prepare Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary
Service in the event of extended service outages caused by factors beyond our control (e.g., natural disasters,
man-made events), and to restore services to the widest extent possible in a minimum time frame. All Burnley,
Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary SeNice 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 exiended communications
service OLrtages. It is a plan that encompasses all Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service
outreach sites and operations facilities.
This plan enabled CVS to react quickty, effectively and efficiently over the 12-month period of this report as the
rise in the cost of living crisis impacted on people and the sector as a whole whilst many were still being affected
by the COVID pandemic.
The plan will be reviewed following the AGM and updated with learning.
c. RESERVES POLICY
The Executive Committee have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in
fixed assets ("the free reseNes ) held by CVS should be approximately six months of total income. At this level.
the Executive Committee feels that they would 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 this to happen.
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BURNLEY. PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantse)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {continued)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees have considered the need for the Charity to sustain a level of reserves commensurate with its
needs. In doing so, the Trustees have reflected that: .
funding is not always clear or confimied at the start of any financial year- funding is often paid in arrears-, the
Charity has an obligation to pay its bills expeditiously some staff contracts will be fixed tetm, limited to specific
projects or permanent and, in the light of changing legislation. will attract redundancy pay entitlement.
The Trustees recognise that the charity is now at that state and will continue to monitor both the level and
impact. The trustees are investing the free reserves to support the charity's activities.
d. SURPLUSI DEFICIT
The Statement of Financial Activities shows net def￿1t for the year of £123,812 (2024 - deficit - £155.918) and
our reserves stand at £1,046,724 in total (2024 - £1,170,536), as shown on the balance sheet. The net deficit for
the year of £123,812 is made up of a deficit of £138,497 on unrestricted funds and a surplus of £14.685 on
restricted funds. A restatement has been reported to restricted and unrestricted funds.
During the year, the Trustees identified that two of the restricted funds (The CVS Centre Running Costs and
CVS Gannow Community Cenlre running costs) whilst in the past had been restricted. are no longer to be
considered as such. On the basis of this review, the Trustees considered that these fund should have been
reported as unrestricted in the prior year. Accordingly, a prior year adjustment has been made to correct for this
and the 2024 comparatives amounts have therefore been restated.
e. GRANT MAKING POLICY
CVS receives monies from various bodies which li then seeks to distribute to organisations and individuals in
response to applications sought and reoived. In particular, CVS invites applications for funding to the ICB
Prescription for Wellbeing Grant, the Gannow Big Local Communty Fund and the Eric Wright Charitable Trust.
Applications are considered by independent funding panels that are convened by CVS with appropriate expertise
and representation to ensure impartial-ty. The panel independently I collectively review each application against
specific crrteria, set by the agency which gave the initial monies to CVS to administer. If the grant application is
approved, CVS advises the applicant, provides constructive feedback (on request}. and offer appropriate post
application support. The successful applicant will receive the Tems and Conditions and evaluation process.
CVS will continue to provide support to 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 fvnd each
year. Criteria for the distribution of such grants are specified in the Trust Deed and the distribution policy is
reviewed annually by the Trustees. 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.
Other mIS￿lIaneouS 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, grants or funding arrangements
made to CVS.
Structurei govemance and management
a. CONSTITUTION
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BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limitad by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH2025
The company is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and VRS set up by a Memorandum of
Association on 27th August 1997 and amended on 16th September 2003. Further revised Arttcles of ASs￿latIon
were adopted at the Annual General Meeting in September 2011.
The company is constituted 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 elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Articles of Association.
c. PAY POLICY FOR SENIOR STAFF
The directors, who 8re 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. Related party transactions are in note 21 to the accounts.
The pay of the senior staff is reviewed annually and nomially increased in accordance with average eamings. In
view of the nature of the charty, the directors benchmark against pay levels in other similar organisations 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, which are extensively used in the voluntary sector and
are a result of negotiations between trade unions (Unite, Unison and GMB) and Local Government 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 compardble role.
d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The charity is governed by ts 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 General
Meeting in September 2011.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance of the charity. The Trustees and officers who
served during the year and since the year end were as stated on page 1. Trustees are either elected or co-opted
from the membership and the total number of trustees 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 twstees are
appointed by the Board of Trustees and se￿e for the remainder of that operational year. In addition. the Local
Authorities in the area are entitled to nominate representatives to the ExecutNe Committee and these are
detailed on the foregoing statement of officèrs, professional advisors and registered ofFice.
There is a strong and effective partnership between Trustees and staff which contributes significantly to the
organisation's continued success.
Twstees are required to meet at least five times per year. These meetings 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 charity'.s sub-committees
(Strategy and Finance). New Trustees and Local Authority representatives are given an Induction Pack
containing everything they need to know about the charty and its work for effective and infomied decision
making.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT Icontlnued)
FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025
The Board delegates the exercise of certain powers in connection with the management 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 be ratified by the full board in due course.
i) Strategy
The purpose of this sub-committee is to gather and provide information, guidance and recommendations for the
full Board of Trustees on the strategic direction and requirements of Bumley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for
Voluntary Service.
{ii) Finance
The purpose of this sub-committee is to gather and provide information, guidance and recommendations for the
full Board of Trustees on the financial direction and requirements of Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for
Voluntary Service.
{iii) Chief Offr2r
The Chief Officer manages the day to day administration of the charity and rts projects and is responsible for
implementing policies agreed by the Executive Committee. The Chief Officer supports the other 37 members of
staff together wtth short tem additional project personnel and volunteers as required from time to tim8.
In addition, task and finish groups are set up as required in regard to The CVS Centre 8nd 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 finances of the company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate
our exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future perlods
. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
During 2025126, we remain fortunate in that the bulk of our funding remains in place to deliver all of our activities
during the year ending 31st March 2026.
In 2025 BPRCVS will be 90 years old and we plan to have a year of celebration to mark the occasion.
As a Local Infraslructure Organisation (LIO) we will continue to work to ensure we support the many VCF groups
who need our support.
We will review, develop and update our strategy and business plans to continue to develop our vision and
model to deliver 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 information to feed in 8t 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 to develop and be involved in consortia to support the sector, especially with L4CVS
(Lancashire Association of CVS). We will be actively involved in supporting delivery of the LACVS lottery funding
project- Lancashire Local.
We will continue to develop the positive relationships with our sister CVS in Hyndburn and Ribble valley
especially in representing the wider VCF sector on the Sub delivery partnership for Lancashire Place.
We will look to develop effective, proven as well as innovative ways of project delivery.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We will work in partnership with statutory agencies to ensure that the sector influences policy development
and se￿1￿ 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 presence in Rossendale.
We will continue to invest in our informatson technology and communications systems to improve the
servitss 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 Connector
programme and will continue to seek and develop opportunities and relationships to encourage statutory agency
investment for this kind of support for our Voluntary, Community and Faith groups.
We will continue to develop all of our existing project delivery: Group support and development (including
acting as a grant facilitator), Volunteering and support for Volunteer Involving Organisations, Children and Young
People seNices), Volunteer Community Transport
We remain committed to developing the holistic approach to the social prescribing agenda working with
the Integrated Care Board. The grant programmes we facilitate in particular provides some much needed
resource for small VCF groups and is crucial for the destination pathways of referrals.
We will develop and drive our volunteer hub project- supported by the national lottery.
We will invest, from our reseNes wh@n needed and it is possible, to strengthen the core services offered and
maintsin our crucial activities to support people.
TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Trustees {who are also directors of Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Council for Voluntary SeNice 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 Standards (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 they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of th8 charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources.
including the income and expenditure, of the charit8ble company for th8t period. In preparing these financial
statements, the Trustees are required to".
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
ObSe￿e the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
make judgments and accoL¢nting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern 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 company's 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 detection 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 confimed that:
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit infonnation of which the charitable company's
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BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
IA company limlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 information and to establish that the charitable company's auditors are aware of that
infomiation.
This report W8s approved by the Trustees, on
and signed on their behalf by:
Trustee
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORTTOTHE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE
COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
OPINION
We have audited the financial ststements of Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service (the
'charitable company'} for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 16 to 36. 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 Stsndard 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 company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then
ended;
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 with International Standards on Audrting (UK) (ISAS {UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors, responsibilities for the audit
of the financial ststements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom,
including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with 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 to 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 going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is
not appropriate: or
the Trustee5 have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may
cast signrficant doubt about the charitable company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis
of accounting for a period of at least bNelve months from the date when the financial statements are
authorised for issue.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Trustees are responsible for the other infomiation. 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 infomation 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 statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other infomation. If, based on the
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALECOUNCILFORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limlted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORTTOTHEMEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE
COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
work we have perfomied, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are
required to report that fact.
W8 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 gNen in the Trustees, report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial
statements; or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
we have not received all the infomation and explanations we require for our audit.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES
As explained more fully in the Trustees, responsibilities statement, the Trustees (who are also the directors of the
charitable 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. 8nd for such internal control as the
Trustees detennine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability
to continue as a going concem, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquid8te the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic alternative 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 assurance, bul is not a guarantee that an audii conducted in
accordan￿ with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material rf, indtvidually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our
Auditors. report.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design
procedures in line with our responsibilities, OLrtlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of
irregularities including fraud. Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALECOUNCILFORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company Ilmitsd by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORTTOTHE 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 team collectively had the appropriate competence,
capabilities and skills to ident-fy or recognise non-compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
we identified the laws and regulations applicable to the charitable company through discussions with trustees
and other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the charity sector.
we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the
financial statem@nts or the operations of the charity, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation legislation and
data protection, employment, environmental and health 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 communicated within the audit team regularly and the team remained alert
to instan￿$ of non-compliance throughout the audit.
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement,including
obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by:
making enquiries of management as to where they considered there was susceptibilty to fraud, their
knowledge of actual, suspected and alleged fraud. and considering the intemal controls in place to mitigate risks
of fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations.
To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we..
performed anatytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships-
- tested joumal entries to identfy unusual transactions; and
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in detemiining the accounting estimates were indicative
or potential bias.
In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed procedures
which included, bLrt were not limited to..
agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation;
reading the minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.,
enquiring of management as to actual and potential litigation and claims., and
reviewing correspondence with relevant regulators and the Company's legal advisors.
There are inherent limitations in our audit pr¢xedures 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-complian￿.
Auditing standards also limit the audit procedures required to identify non- compliance with laws and regulations
to enquiry of the directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, rf
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 state
to the charitable company's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors, report and for
no other purpose. To the fullest extent pemiitted by law, we do not accept 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 fomied.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE &ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORTTO THE MEMBERS OF BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE
COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Andrew Simm Bsc FCA (Senlor Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of
Smith & Goulding Ltd (Chartered Accountsnts and Senior Auditors)
2 Southport Road
Chorley
PR7 1LB
Date:
Smith and Goulding Ltd (Chartered Accountants and Senior Auditors) are eligible to act as auditors in terms of
section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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8URNLEY, PENDLE &ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
IA company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITUREACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrastrlcted Restri¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Nots
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
Other income
3,308
287,014
13,517
179,407
17,482
1,445,628
3,053
103,018
20,790
1,732,642
16,570
282A25
22.328
1,333.552
30,011
218,575
TOTAL INCOME
483.246
1.569,181
2,052N27
1,604,466
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charbtable activities
621.580
1,551,188
2,172,768
1, 766,569
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
621,580
1.551,188
2,172,768
1, 766,569
NET INCOME I {EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
INVESTMENT GAINSIILOSSESI
Net gainslllosses) on investments
NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
TRANSFERS
1138,334
<3,471)
17,993
{q20,341)
(3,471)
(162, 103)
6, 185
{141,805)
3,308
17,993
13,308)
{123,812)
(155,918)
Transfers between Funds
NET INCOME I (EXPENDITURE) BEFORE
OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
17
(138A97)
14,685
1123,812)
(155,918)
NETMOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(138A97)
14,685
(123.812}
(155,918)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total funds brought foNard RESTATED
TOTALFUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
RESTATED
613,612
556,924
1,170,536
1,326,454
475.115
571,609
1,046,724
1, 1 TO,536
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 3328219
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT 31 MARCH 2025
2024
RESTA TED
2025
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
12
13
353,001
71,046
350.397
74,517
424.047
424,914
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
191.219
600.031
61,053
749,957
791,250
811,010
CREDITORS: amounts falling due within
one year
15
(168,573)
(65,388)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
622,677
745, 622
NET ASSETS
1,046,724
1, 170,536
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds
Unrestrided funds
17
17
571.609
475.115
556,924
613,672
TOTAL FUNDS
1,046.724
1, 17Q,536
The company's financial sL*ements 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 Ad 20C￿ {"the Act") and members have not required the company to
obtain an audit for the year in question in accordan￿ 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 with respect to
accounting records and the preparation of financial slatements.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on
signed on their behalf, by..
and
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALECOUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Note
Cash flows from operatlng activtties
Net cash used in operating activiiies
19
(127,992)
(62,028)
Cash flowJ from investing activities:
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Purchase oftangible fixed assets
3A71
(25,405)
(6, 185)
Net cash used in investing activities
(21,934)
(6, 185)
Change in cash and cash equlvalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents brought fO￿ard
Cash and cash equivalents urried foNiard
(149.926)
749.957
(68.213)
818. 170
20
600.031
749, 957
The notes on pages 19 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCILFORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
IA company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 Basis of preparatlon of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102} (effective 1 January 2019) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Stsndard
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 initially recognised at historical cost or transaction
value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Reconciliatlon with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
In preparing these accounts, the Trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting
policies required by FRS 102 8nd the Charities SORP FRS 102 the restatement of comparative
items was required.
No restatements 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.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company Ilmtted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.4 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, rt is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either.. 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 8 distribution is received from the
estate. Receipt of 8 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 executors 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 h8ve not been met, then the legacy is
treated as a conting8nt asset and disclosed if material.
Donated services or facilities are recognised when the company has control over the item, any
condition5 associated 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 time of the Friends is not
recognised and refer to the Trustees, report for more information about their contribution.
On receipl, donated professional servitss and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the
value of the gift to the company which is the amount the company would have been willing to pay to
obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market- a corresponding
amount is then recognised in expendrture in the period of receipt.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tsx recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment
income is receivable.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCILFORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POUCIES {contlnued)
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructive 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 classffied by
activity. The ￿St$ of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs,
including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributsble to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity
and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een 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 asset's use.
Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the
company and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Governance costs are those
incurred in connection with administration of the company and compliance with constitutional and
ststutory requirements.
Charitable activities and Govemance costs are costs incurred on the company's operations,
including support costs and costs relating to the 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 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciatlon
All assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised.
A review for impainnent of a fixed asset is carried out rf events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls be￿een the carrying
value of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impaiments. Impainnent
losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure
account.
Tangible f￿ed assets are carried at cost, net of deprecialion 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 Sives on the following bases:
20/0 Straight line
25Q/o reducing balance
150/(Tr - 250/0 Straight line
Freehold propety
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
1.7 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured
reliably by the company., this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POUCIES (continued)
1.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trad8 discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade 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 Llabilities and provislons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at 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 settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced
payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are 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 present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax
discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is
recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.11 Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
instrumenls. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and
subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.12 Pensions
The pensions costs charged in the financial statements represent the contribution5 payable by the
charity during the year.
1.13 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
8dministering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE&ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
{A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INCOME FROM DONATIONSAND LEGACIES
Unrestrfcted Restrict•d
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Donations
3,308
17,482
20,790
22,328
Total 2024
7,839
14,489
22,328
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrictsd
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Charity activities
287.014
1A45,628
1,732,642
1,333,552
Total 2024
213,569
1, 119,983
1,333,552
ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY TYPE OF INCOME
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Charitable Activities
1,732,642
1,333,552
1,732.fA2
1,333,552
Total 2024
1,333,552
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from Charltable Actlvltigs and Other Income
2025
2024
SLA Grants (See below)
Rents and Seryice Charge Receivable
Payroll Bureau Fees
Membership Fees
Administration Fees
Other
Seminarsl Room Hire
1,732,642
59,24S
3,761
2,085
163,630
16,553
37,151
1,333,552
70,438
2, 837
2,235
104,911
6,696
31,458
Totsl
2,015,067
1,552,127
SLA Grants
2025
2024
Burnley Borough Council
Lancashire County Council
Pendle Borough Council
Population Hea￿h Management
NHS East Lancs CCG
NHS Blackburn with Da￿en CCG
National Lottery Community Fund
LA CVS
Little Green 8us
National Association of Social Prescribing
cvs
Spring North
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria
LCC Local Member Grant
The Calico Group
Other
NHS Foundation - L&SC
Big Local Trust
Communty CVS
Garfield Western
Fund transfers
Police and crime commissioner
East Lancashire NHS PCN
Eric Wright Trust
696,455
750
93,425
174,256
22,000
lQ,000
12,491
389,361
223
63,476
1,011
34,485
52,968
356,146
78,027
34,333
20.620
354,022
824
92,851
8,157
18,371
12, 130
31,268
48,472
57,373
25,000
7,601
6,667
261,786
50,000
9,599
18,605
14,941
Total
1,732,642
1,333,552
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INVESTMENT INCOME
Unr￿trICted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Investment income
13,517
3.OS3
16,670
30,011
Total 2024
28,017
1,994
30,011
GRANTS PAYABLE
Grants to
Organisatio
ns
2025
Total
2025
Tolal
2024
Grants payable
837,059
837.059
359,243
Total 2024
359,243
359,243
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Govemance Auditorsl Accountsnts. costs
13.598
13,598
6,243
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. DEBTORS
2025
2024
Trade deblors
Prepayments and accrued income
179,338
11,881
47, 151
13,902
191,219
61,053
15. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Othertaxation and social security (see below)
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
4,636
163,937
6,839
58,549
168,573
65,388
2025
Deferred income
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous years
49,635
154,263
149,635)
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
154,263
16. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT
During the year, the Trustees identified that of the restricted funds (The CVS Centre Running Costs
and CVS Gannow Community Centre running costs) whilst in the past had been restricted. are no longer
to be considered as such. On the basis of this review, the Trustees considered that these fund should
have been reported as unrestricted in the prior year. Accordingly, a prior year adjustment has been made
to correct for this and the 2024 comparatives amounts have therefore been restated.
The impact of the prior year adjustment was to reduce income to restricted funds in the 2024 comparative
amounts by £118,170 and increase income to unrestricted funds by the same amount. Expenditure from
restricted funds was reduced by £144,812 and increased from unrestricted funds by the same
amount. This adjustment also increased restricted funds as at 31 March 2024 by £45,838 and reduced
unrestricted funds by the same amount.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantse)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
DIRECT COSTS
2025
2024
Costs Directly Allocated to Activities=
Staff Costs (Including on costs)
Travel and other expenses- Staff
Travel and other expenses -volunteer
Grants paid
Direct expenditure for community projects
Other Expenses
Respite costs
Support Cost5 Allocated to Activities..
Premises costs
General office and finance staff
Training costs
Project administrative fees
Communications
Advertising, fees and subscriptions
Depreciation
Other Expenses
Accountancy
761,241
5,131
11,244
837,059
18,903
793,882
5,510
15,595
359,243
73. 786
2.415
1,710
140,750
173,035
128,212
246,070
8, 734
91,188
11,294
4, 745
20,238
173,616
12,889
22,801
13,598
6,243
2,172,768
1, 766,569
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE
This is stated after charging:
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets-
- owned by the charity
Auditors, and accountants costs
22.801
13,598
20, 238
6,243
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2024 - £NIL}.
During the year, no Trustees received any benefrts in kind (2024- £NIL}.
During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024 - £NIL).
10. AUDITORS, REMUNERATION
The Auditor's remuneration amounts to £6,000
-2024 - £6,000
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. STAFF COSTS
Staff Costs were as follows..
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
827,338
71,501
35.437
925,408
71,966
42,598
934,276
1,039,972
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows..
2025
2024
Direct Charitable Work
Administrative
21
11
21
11
32
The numberof higher paid employees VRS:
2025
No.
2024
In the band £60,001- £70,000
The charity trustees were not paid or received any other benefrts from employment with CVS in the year
{2024.'NIL ) neither were they reimbursed expenses during the year (2024 . 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 Finan
and HR Officer and the Senior Development Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management
personnel of CVS were £143,59112024: £158,779),
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Freehold
property
Motor Fixtures and
vehicles
fittings
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
528.155
39,000
170,766
25,405
737,921
25,405
At 31 March 2025
528.155
39,000
196,171
763.326
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
206,783
10.563
23,129
3,968
157.612
8,270
387,524
22,801
At 31 March 2025
217,346
27.097
165,882
410.325
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
310,809
11,903
30,289
353,001
At 31 Ma￿h 2024
321,372
15,871
13, 154
350,397
13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Trade
investments
Market value
At 1 April 2024
Fair value adjustment
74.517
(3,471)
At 31 March 2025
71.046
Investments at market value comprise:
2025
2024
Trade investments
71,046
74,517
All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
{A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
STATEMENTOF FUNDS- CURRENTYEAR
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at
1 April 2024
Transfers
inlout
Gainsl
(Lossesl
Income Expenditure
Unrestrlcted funds
General Funds
613,612
483,246
1621,580)
3,308
13,471
475.115
Restricted funds
Distress Relief
Communicars
Prescription for Wellbeing
Young Carers
Social Prescribing Link
Worker
Young Carers- Respite
The CVS centre - Building
CVS Gannow Community
Centre- Building
Eric Wright Small Grants
Scheme
Children and Young
People's MH Personal
Budgets
Children In Need-
Minibus
UK SP Community and
Places
UK SP People and Skills
Adult MM Personal Health
Volunteering for wllbeing
& community hub
Social Isolation grants
LACVS Volunteering
Health
Burnley Com Coh & R
Grants
Pendle Com Coh & R
Grants
81,277
3.053
15.000
342,099
16,946)
77,384
(15,006)
1345,058)
42,883
1544)
39,924
42.319
3,844
187,470
260,364
{258,860)
{2,414)
{7,563)
43,823
5,018
179,907
3,088
128,000
(3.000)
125,000
8.965
52,841
{61,673)
133
12,027
11,388)
10,639
15,406
13,968)
11,438
222
(718)
26,024
593.222
72,851
(593,444)
172,249)
(5A36)
{116}
20,588
9,594
155
85,878
(78.071)
1155)
17,401
20,620
(16,3891
4231
68,603
163,604)
4,999
54,150
122,910)
31,240
556,924
1,569,181
{1.551,188
(3,3081
571,609
Total of funds
1,170.536
2.052,427 (2.172,768
13,471) 1.046.724
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
IA company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS {contInu￿)
STATEMENT OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2024
RESTA TED
Balance al
1 April 2023
Transfers
Income Expenditure
in/out
RESTA TED RESTA TED RESTA TED
Gains/
(Losses)
General Funds
816,293
482, 689
(652,432)
(39, 123)
6,185
613,612
Restrlctèd funds
Distress Relief
Communicars
Prescription for Wellbeing
Young Carers
Emergency Assistance
Grants Programme
Soci81 Prescribing Link
Worker
Young Carers- Respite
Young Carers Female
Empowerment
The CVS Centre-
Running
CVS Gannow Community
Centre- Running
The CVS centre- Building
CVS Gannow Communty
Centre- Building
Big Local
Eric Wright Small Grants
Scheme
Population Health
Management
Children 8nd Young
People's MH Personal
Budgets
Kickstart pl8￿ment
scheme
Children In Need -
Minibus
Household Support
Scheme
UK SP Community and
Places
UK SP People and Skills
Aduli 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
(15,272)
{332,4 14)
(30,976)
32,479
5,495
42,883
(544)
6,399
(6,399)
34,667
5,054
389,361
(381, 709)
(1,710)
42,319
3, 844
7,880
(35)
(7,845)
(100,255)
100,255
54,417
195,033
(54,417)
(7,563)
187,470
137,000
9. 735
(3,000)
(58,207)
128,000
48,472
11,774
15,604
(18,473)
8,965
3,504
(3,504)
13.588
(1,561)
12,027
1,011
(1,553)
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
(54,337)
(16,845)
9, 594
155
510, 161
1, 121,777 (1, 115, 151)
40, 137
556,924
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALECOUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)
RESTRICTED FUNDS
Dlstress Relief
This fund was set up to provide financial assistance to people in distress within the area of Bum*.
Prescription forwallbelng
The purpose of this fund is to provide three strands of complement8ry 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.,
engagement activity SUPPOrt where engagement and partnership brings together groups to complement
activity., and
a communty navigator programme to provide handholding support to enable individu81s to access
community 8Ctivily.
Population Health Management
A grant programme facilitated on behalf ofthe Integrated care Board {ICBI
UK Shared Prosperity Community and Places
A grant programme facilitated on behalf of Burnley Borough Council
Social Prescrlblng Link Worker Project
A national project of support which enables each PCN (primary car8 network) to fund a Social
Prescribing link worker. The link vnrkers in our area are employed by CVS on behalf of the PCNS
to carry out the work which complements and enhances the existing Social Prescribing pro9ramme.
Young Carers - Respite
Provision of respite care foryoung carerswithin the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale area.
Children and Young People's Mental Health Personal Budgets
Referrals accepted from CAHMS (children and young people mental health service) to improve health and
wellbeing and enable progression by removing barriers for involvement in activities.
The CVS Centre - Running (formerly Voluntary Sector Resource Centre)
Running expenses of The CVS Centre (formerly the Rachel Kay Shuttleworth Building).
CVS Gannow Community Centre
Running Running expenses of the Gannow Community Centre.
The CVS Centre- Building (fonnerly Rachel-Kay Shuttleworth Building)
Represents monies given or awarded to the charty from various sources in order to purchase and
renovate the Voluntary Sector Resour￿ Centre.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARYSERVICE
IA company limlted by guarantse)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)
CVS Gannow Community Centre- Building
Represents the acquisrtion by the charity of the Gannow Communty Centre premises on
Adamson Street, Burnley.
Flxtures, Fittlngs and Equlpment
This fund represents monies given or awarded to the charty from various sources in order to buy specific
capital items.
Big Local
The Gannow area of Burnley has been designated a Big Local area to receive up to £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 handle a
Getting Started budget and employ an outreach worker.
Eric Wrfght Small Grants Schem8
Burnley, Pendle & Rossendale Council for Voluntary Service have been commissioned to facilitate
a small grants programme funded by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust to support voluntsry. community and
faith groups in our area.
UK Shared Prosperity People & Skills
Project funded by Burnley Borough Council through Calico as part of the government levelling up fund for
project work within Bumley.
Adult Mentsl Health Personal Health Budgets
This project is funded by NHS ICB for adult referrals
Volunteering for Wellbeing and Community Hub Proie¢t
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund for 3 years, July 2023 - June 2026 to recruit volunteers
and work with local groups to develop volunteering opportunities
Social Isolation Grants
The Stxial Isolation grant scheme is to address social isolation, particularly in communttie5 where English
is not the first language and for men
LACVS Volunteering for Health Project
BPRCVS receive funding from LACVS, a partner organisation in an agreement with Lancashire Teaching
Hospitals Charity to employ a worker to develop and promote volunteering.
Burnley Community Cohesion and R•slllenceGrants Project
Funded by Burnley Borough Council for groups bringing communities together, tackling extremist
narratives, strengthening community resilience and responding to communty tensions
Pendle Community Cohesion and ResilienceGrants Project
Funded from Pendle Borough Council for groups to deliver projects that build communty relationships and
support work to prevent harmful narratives which divide communities.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTESTOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued)
SUMMARY OF FUNDS-CURRENT YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at
1 April 2024
Transfe
inlout
Gainsl
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
General fvnds
Restricted funds
613,612
556,924
483,246
{621.580)
1.569,181 (1,551.188)
3,308
(3,308)
(3,471)
475,115
571,609
1,170,536
2,052,427 (2,172,768)
(3,471) 1.046,724
SUMMARY OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
Balance at
31 March
2024
Balance al
l April 2023
Transf8
in/out
Gain
(Losses)
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
816,293
510, 161
482,689
(652,432)
1, 121,777 {1, 115, 151)
(39, 123)
40, 137
6, 185
613,612
556, 924
1,326,454
1,604,466 (1, 767,583)
1,014
6, 185
1, 170, 536
18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS-CURRENTYEAR
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
tunds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Trade investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
30,289
71,046
542,353
1168,573)
322,712
353,001
71,046
791,250
1168,573)
248.897
475,115
S71,609
1,046,724
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BURNLEY. PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS (continued)
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR
UnrestrKted
Rest17cfed
Total
funds
funds
funds
RESTA TED RESTA TED RESTA TED
2024
2024
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Trade investments
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
334,971
74,517
269,512
(65, 388)
15,406
350,397
74,517
811,010
(65, 388)
541,518
613,612
556,924
1, 170,536
19. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENTIN FUNDS TO NETCASH FLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Net expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities)
1123,812)
(155,918)
Adjustment for:
Depreciatton charges
{Increase)Idecrease in debtors
Increasel(decrease) in creditors
22,801
(130,166)
103,185
20,238
78,119
(4,467)
Net cash US￿ In operating activities
(127.992)
(62,028)
ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2025
2024
Cash in hand
600,031
749,957
Totsl
600,031
749, 957
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BURNLEY, PENDLE& ROSSENDALECOUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
21. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 March 2025 the total of the Charty's future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable
operating leases was:
2025
2024
Amounts payable:
Within 1 year
Bthe8n 1 and 5 years
7,856
3.240
3.241
4, 125
Total
11,096
7,366
22. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mid Pennlne Arts
Mr P Kenyon is a trustee of BPR CVS and Mid Pennine Arts.
Pennine Oak5
Ms S lftikhar is a trustee of BPR CVS and managing director of Pennine Oaks.
Stacksteas Countryside Park
Ms J Oakes is trustee of BPR CVS and a trustee of Stacksteads Countryside Park
Buildlng Bridges Bumley
Ms B Foster is truslee of BPR CVS and Building Bridges Burnley
Lancashire Assoclatlon of Councils forvoluntary Service ILA CVS}
Mrs C Blythe is the Chief Executive of CVS and is a directorl trustee of LA CVS.
23. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end.
24. CONTROLLING PARTY
Those directors listed on page one of the accounts control the company.
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BURNLEY, PENDLE & ROSSENDALE COUNCIL FORVOLUNTARY SERVICE
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
25. COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES 31ST MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
Totsl
funds
2024
2024
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
TOTAL INCOME
364 519
1239,947
1,604,466
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
507.620
1,258,949
1,766.569
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
507.620
1,258.949
1.766,569
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE
INVESTMENT
GAINSI(LOSSES)
Net gainsl{losses) on investments
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE
TRANSFERS
(143,1011
6185
119,002)
{162,103)
6185
{136.916)
{19.002)
(155,918)
Transfers btheen Funds
6715
6715
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE OTHER
RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
(130.201)
125,717)
(155918)
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
(130.201)
125.717)
(155918)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS:
Totsl funds brought fO￿ard
816293
510.161
1326 454
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
686,092
484.444
1.170,536
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