REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03390138
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1063319
Report of the Trustees and
Una udited Financial
Statements for the Year
Ended 31 March 2025
For Oswestry Community Action
M ike Griffiths & Pa rtners Ltd
The Yew Tree Inn
High Street
Gresford
Wrexham
LL12 8RF

Oswestry Communlty Actlon
Contents of the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Chairman's Report
Report of the Trustees
4t014
Independent Examinerfs Report
20
Statement of Financial Activities
21to23
Balance Sheet
24 to 225
Cash flow statement
26
Notes to the Financial Statements
27to33
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
34to36

Oswestry Community Action
Chalrman's Report
ft)r the Year Ended 31 March 2025
Report from the Chalr of Trustees
As we reflect on the twelve months to April 2025, it's clear that Oswestry Community Action lQube}
continues to be a vital, responslve, and creative force in our community-adapting to challenges,
deepenlng partnerships, and expanding our reach across Oswestry and beyond.
Financially the sector remains stretched and money ever harder to come by. We have started to test the
water In terms of fund raising and response has been positive particularly at Christmas. We are learning
as we go with thls Initiative but hope to build on those small wins as we progress.
This year saw continued engagement across our core programmes. From arts and wellbeing to transport
and volunteering. We welcomed new participants, forged new collaborations, and continued to deliver
high-quality, inclusive experiences that reflect the diverse needs of our community.
Arts & Creatlvlty: Our exhibitions, workshop5, and outreach projects brought colour and connection local
resldents and In particular new initiatlves with younger members of our community. . We're proud to have
5UPPOrted emerging artists and hosted events that celebrated local talent and herltage.
Health & Wellbelng: Our social prescrlblng work and wellbeing activities provided essential Èupport to
those facing isolation, mental health challenges, and long-term conditions. Feedback from participant5
continuesto aff irm the life-changing impact of these services. Our workwith Lingen Davies Cancersupport
a Iso continues.
Communlty Transport: Demand for our transport Se￿iceS remained stron& with our dedicated team of
drivers and volunteers ensuring that mobility and independence remain accessible to all.
Volunteering & Support: We've seen a rise in volunteer engagemenl, with new roles created and more
people stepping fornard to contribute their time and skills. Our volunteer celebration events were a
reminder of the generosity that fuels Oswestry Community Action (Qubel.
Governance and Strategv
As Chair, I've been privileged to work alonEside a committed Board of Trustees and a passionate staff
team, This year, we undertook a strategic review to ensure our governance remains robust and future-
focused. We've strengthened our policies, refreshed our vision, and continue laying the groundwork for
new initiatives that will we hope will come on board in 2026 and beyond.
We also welcomed new trustees and said farewell to long-standing members whose contributions have
shaped Qube's journey. I thank each of them for their wisdom, time, and unwavering belief in our mission.
Looking Ahead
The year ahead will be challenglng but also holds exciting possibilities. We're exploring new funding
streams, expanding our digital capabilities, and deepening our commitment to inclusion and acce55ibility.
As always, our work will be guided by the voices of those we serve-listenin& learning, and adapting with

empathy and creatlvity,
With further focus on recruiting new trusl'ees we hope to St￿ngthen the board with addltlonal skllls which
will stand us in good stead for future challenges and obstacles that we may face.
Heather Noble, Chair
Oswestry Communlty Action, (Qube)

Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees, who are also Directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006,
present their report with the financial statements of the charlty for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The Trustees have adopted the Statement of Recommended Practice 2019 applicable to charities
preparing their accounts In accorda n￿ with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Irela nd (FRS102).
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number 03390138
Reglstered Charity number 1063319
Reglstered offlce
Qube, Oswald Road, Oswestry, Shropshlre, SYII IRB
Trustees
Heather Noble- Chair
Richard Amos
Charles Brotherton
John Duffus
Stephen Drinnan (joined Aprll 20251
Stephen Wilcox (joined Aprll 20251
Hilary Rees (joined June 20251
Company Secretary and Chief Officer
Kim Wootton
Independent Examiner
Mlke Griffiths & Partners
The Yew Tree Inn
High Street
Gresford
Wrexham
LL12 8RF
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250 Delf House
Southway,
Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT

I. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
a) Governlng document
The company is reglstered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a
Memorandum of Association on 20th June 1997, and amended on 12th March 2002.
b) Recrultment and appointment of new Trustees
Trustees are recruited by personal approach from another Trustee or staff member, or by
advertising. Those interested in becomSng a Trustee are then a51<ed to apply In writlng, matching
their slcills and experlence against a job descriptlon, The applicants are assessed by the Trustees and
those sultable are invited to an Interview with the Chair. The successful applicants are nominated to
the Board and given a full induction to the organlsatlon which includes ensuring they are aware of
the responsibilities of being a Trustee and all the role entails. The recruited Trustees then participate
in service activities across the organisation to learn first-hand how they operate, meet our users and
experience what it is like to be a customer of Oswestry Community Action (Qubel. They are
introduced to staff and volunteers to learn their roles and given past Board papers to read including
forecast budgets, cash flow and annual accounts to help them understand the current issues and
financlal position of the organisation.
The Board holds an Strategic review meeting each year in order to discu55 the strategic objectives,
policies and procedures of Oswestry Community Actlon (Qubeland to ensure they continue to
meet our charitable objects and are operating within the scope and ethos of the Memorandum
and Articles.
c) Risk management
The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to
ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance agalnst fraud and error.
The organisation has a risk register which is reviewed at each Flnance and Risk Committee meeting
and key elements drawn to the Trustee Board. The risk register is subject to an annual Board review.
d} Objectlves and aims of Oswestry Community Action
During the year, the Board of Trustees has reviewed its strategic objectives and aims. Work is now
underway to to create a three year strategic plan which will provide a focus for the charitv.
Our vision is - Empowering local and rural communltles to Ilve thelr best lives.
All activities align wlth Oswestry Community Action (Qubel's vision namely Community Transport,
Wellbeing and Independence, Volunteering and Community Development, Arts and Creative
Health, Social Prescribing, Shopmobillty and Lea rning.
e) Significant activities
The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidanLe on public benefit and consider
public beneflt to be at the heart of the activities of the Charity. A summary of the significant
activities of the charity Is given below under the headings.
Communlty Transport and Shopmoblllty- accessible door to door transport and scooter and wheelchalr
hire;

Volunteer Centre - supportive volunteer brokerage servlce and Infrastructure support for
voluntary community sector IVCS} organisations;
Arts- A contemporary gallery wlth a full arts programme of exhibitions, worl(shops and project.
The arts has been proven to help individuals expre55 themselves more freelyi Improve mental
hea Ith, and interpersonal relationship5;
Wellbelng and Independence - provides friendship opportunities and support to people who are
socially isolated,.
Soclal Prescrfbln8 Communlty Development- county wide project includes Community
Connectors Networks, peer support and signing up VCS services as Social Prescribing
Interven'tions;
Room Hlreforthe communlty-two rooms available for external hire,. and
Learnlng-digital skills programme to help people in our community get online and enerEY
awareness support.
2. OSWE5TRY COMMUNITY AcfioN 2024125 SERVICES AcfiviTIES
a) Transport and shopmobility
Dlal A Rlde
At Oswestry Community Action lQubel we provide community transport ICTI services to reduce
loneliness, isolation, prevent exclusion and address the needs of our rural communities. Our
members do not have access to a vehicle (often due to affordability issues), 'traditional' bu5 services
are reducing with service frequency falling by 50.2¥0 since 2015 and many passengers do not have
friends or family to rely cn. CT provides a safety net for those that fall through I'he gaps. We operate
demand responsive, door to door, transport services for individuals from Monday to Friday.
Journeys enable access to health appointmenls including hospital and GP appointments, dentists,
opticians etc. that without CT wouldn't be possible. We also run trip5 to supermarlcets, hairdressers,
local Social and activity groups.
Dial A Ride has a membership of over 930 {718 last year) and it continues to increase. Oswestry
Community Action {Qubel Transport ha5 undertaken 5,991 journeys- 15.8¥0 of these were for
health, 13.3Yo for shopping and 40.90h for social visits.
The current fleet remains at four minibuses and three smaller specialist cars lowned by Qube)- all
the vehicles are f(Jlly accessible. We were delighted to be awarded a grant from the Powys
Association of Voluntary Organisations, which enabled us to purchase an electric vehicle. This
investment has already made a significant impact, as the vehicle has been in active use throughout
the current financial year. It has not only supported our day-to-day operatlons but has also
contributed to our commitment to reducing our environmental impact and promoting sustalnable
practices within our community.
Dlal A Ride has 23 volunteers, 4 new volunteers have joined during the year and 4 have left us.

Community Cars
Community Cars are used for longer lourneys and provide an essential service to our members. In
particular, we transport Individuals to medical appointments that otherwise they would find
difficult to attend.
Trlps
During the period we have used our Dial a Ride service to tran5POrt to varlous locations,
including Lake Vyrnwy, Powys Castle, Barmouth, Heulwen Trust Canal Boat, Welshpool and
Llanfalr Rallwayi Theatre Severn Shrew5bury, Attingham Park Home Farm Shrewsbury and the
Exotic Zoo, Telford.
iv.
School contracts and B82
The B82 bus route from Lake Vyrnwy to Oswestry funded through Powys Council continues to be
provided.
The Shropshire Council X25995 l<innerley to Oswe5try, X211304 Knockin to Oswestry and X62129
Ellesmere to Walford school routes were undertaken during the year.
Oswestry Communlty Actlon (Qube) Shopmobility
Oswestry Community Action (Qube) has two scooters, which have be@n hired 146 times and six
wheelchairs, three self-propelled and three pushed. They were hired 42 times, mostly for a day
d uring thls period. They a re an essential Service to improve acce55ibility for individuals that would
otherwise f ind it diff icult to visit the town.
b) Volunteering
The volunteer brokerage service is run through Oswestry Community Action lQubel in conjunction with
Community Resource and serves a wide range of VSC organisations by putting them in contact with
members of the public looking forvolunteering role5. Organisations can register their volunteering
opportunities which are approved and then advertised on the Vol Plus website. Once a volunteerinE
enquiry has been raised, initial interview and screening takes place to match the potential volunteer to
the most appropriate role Isl. Once a decision is made on a specific role a referral takes place, and a
volunteer starts a placement which involves quarterly revlews to ensure an enjoyable and productive
volunteer experience.
In the period covered in this report, Oswestry Community Action (Qubel employed a volunteer
coordinator (with particular focus on volunteer roles at Qube) based at Qube and another based at
Community Resource (with a wider remit of placements within Oswestry Community Action (Qube) and
also other organisations registered. Roles were advertised on Vol Plus, the charity organisations,
websites and, where the role was exclusively a Qube opportunity, on our website.
There were 194 registrations in this period; 15 were registered on the Volunteer Centre and 179 were
registered on Vol Plus portal off Oswestry Community Action (Qubel's website.
Of the 194 registrations 132 were female whilst only 50 were male and the highest number166) of
volunteers were in the 26 - 49 years age range whilst retirement age people in the age range over 65
were much lower with 21 registrations. One reason for this might be the raised pension age. We have
seen an increase in requests for volunteering in the younger age groups during university and college
holidays and this period also shows increased activity around Christmas and Easter and summer holidays.
The majority of registrations came from applicants without a disability with 31 registrations from people
with a physical disabilities and 12 with a mental hea Ith disability. This would be dependent on the nature

of the volunteering role and how physlcally demanding it would be but also perhaps Is reflectlve of
accessibility issues. The increased prevalence in mental health in society means some people are out cf
work for some-time and could see volunteering as a good way to refresh skills and build confidence in
readiness for a return to paid work. 35 of the 194 were unemp5oyed whlch relates to the opportunity for
vocational training within a volunteer setting. There have been productive collaboratlons with job
centres across Sh ropshire to place clients in volunteering roles.
When asked why they consldered volunteerin& most people {931 said they were looking to give
somethin8 back, 87 wanted community involvement and 75 wanted to make new friends and meet new
people. 42 wanted to gain vocational experlence from the volunteering role. Since the isolation of COVID
and the increased awareness of the importance of social interaction and community, more people are
looking to volunteerfing as a way to make interpersonal connectlons and get out of their houses and
make a meanlngful contribution.
Oswestry Community Action (Qube) had nine active volunteering roles during this period:
Social group helper;
Passenger support helper;
DAR driver;
Community car drivers;
Telephone Befriender;
Digital Skills champion;
Nordic Walking Helper;
Cancer champions,, and
Blood Pressure Champions.
There were 67 enquiries for the above roles and 18 were placed following interview and a taster session.
37 were not placed in a volunteering role due to health conditions, finding employment, role not suitable
or a change in personal circumstances.
c) Social prescrlblng and health inequalitie5
Oswestry Community Action (Qube) has continued to deliver community engagement for Social
Prescribing across the county. Working in partnership with Community Resource, four
Community Engagement Officers {CEOs} have worked with each of the Shropshire Primary Care
Networks,
The team has developed effective partnerships between the Healthy Lives Advisors, who see
those with a social prescription, and refer to local services, GP practices and other areas of hea Ith.
The Community Connectors, network is a key part of the role and this peer support networ1(
continues to bulld and goes from strength to strength. Meetings are held both in person and virtually
in each area across the county and this blended approach means that larger organisations such as
SATH and the Mental Health Team can attend.
The virtual Community Connector Informatlon bulletins have continued to develop with over 730
members1615 last year) now receiving fortnightly updates from organisations around the county.
Small groups see these updates as a useful way to raise awareness of their work too.
Peer support has been a particular focus during the year with groups beinE set up to help and
encourage people who share similar experiences, offering mutual understanding, empathy, and

practica I support outside of traditional professional services.
This project creates links with community organisations which grow stron8er each year with
con5iStency, regular meetings and chances to dlscuss gaps In provision in increasing detail.
d) Wellbeing
Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund and the Shropshire Wellbeing and Independence
Partnership, our wellbeing and befriending offerings are designed to reduce loneliness and isolation wlthln
our local communlty and encourage independence amongst our members.
Tuesday & Thursday Social Groups
We run two regular social groups that meet every Tuesday and Thursday, wlth members signing up in
advance to Joln these groups. The sessions have been well attended durlng the past year and we have
seen interest In these groups remain high. For some of our more Isolated members, these sessions can
be the only chance they will get to chat and socialise and therefore it is important to us to offer a friendly
and open environment for all. Due to accessible transport being a challenge in the local area, we have
continued to worl< closely with our transport colleague to support the running of these sessions.
Some of the recent activities have included of the year-
Day trip on the narrowboats along the canal in Welshpool
Trip to the Cambrlan Herltage Railway
Summer Picnic & Games
Seated Dance
Barclay5 Bank- Scam Awareness
An introduction to reflexology
Hectorfs Greyhound Rescue
Midlands Air Ambulance
Local crime author- Dave Andrews
Games sessions with a local boardgame expert
Information session5 from Marches Energy, Oswestry Library & Sight Loss Shropshire
Thursday Lunch Club
During the summer of 2024, we launched a weekly lunch club in partnership wSth OsNosh, a local food
provider whose aim is to create sustainable meals within the local community. The club runs every
Thursday and we have had a regular attendance of around 25 to 30 people each week with our members
enjoying a two-course, home cooked meal with refreshment5. In additlon, there is access to a shared
produce table where people are able to take donated items from local food suppliers to use at home.
The lunch club runs directly after one of our social group sessions meaning that members are able to
easily access this service and we continue to market this to the wider public too.
Befriending Group
We have regularly organised smaller befriendinB group sessions for those members who may struggle
with confidence and could find our larger groups overwhelming. The idea of these sessions is for
individuals to meet in a smaller group to connett with others and we usually invite between 4 and 8
people to each session with the coordinator using this time'to facilitate conversations between the
members. We often receive referrals for local people who are experiencing isolation and loneliness and
therefore we use this group to introduce people to our services With the view that they will then
progress to our larger Social group or lunch club. On occasion, we have invited established soclal group
members along to these se55ions so they can get to know these individuals and provide some peer
support should they wish to try out the weekly social groups.

Iv.
Telephone Befrlendlng
We offer a telephone befriending service for people who may find it difficult to leave their home and
through this offering, we are able to provide a weekly call with one of our trusted volunteers. We have
made several successful matches in recent months and we are pleased to be able to offer thls service to
those members whose circumstances have changed which has resulted in them no longer being able to
attend our in-person groups. The project lead continues to work closely with our volunteer coordlnator
to ensure that the process is stralghtforward for both the recipient and volunteer, and matches are
made based on slmilar interests and hobbies when possible.
Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter wlth information about local activities and events, as well as recipes, quizzes and
puzzles is handed out to our group members and posted to the homes of people using our other wellbeing
services.
Wellbeing Support
A significant aspect of the coordinator role are the wellbeing phone calls that they undertake every
week. Our aim is to make regular contact with all members, in partlcular those who are unable to attend
our in-person services due to poor health or mobility issues. We also regularly communicate with family
members and support workers (where appropriate and with consent) as this helps to ensure that the
information and support is effectively communicated.
In addition to this, we celebrate all members blrthdays elther by sendlng a card to their home address or
arranging a cake at the weekly groups. We also send cards to any of our members who are unwell or in
hospital.
vii.
Home Vlslts
Our coordinators will organise home or hospital visits as and when is appropriate and this year, we have
continued to support members who have had periods of poor health as well as those who have suffered
a bereavement by organising regular vlsits.
As part of the National Community Lottery funding, we have launched-
vill.
My Money Matters
We partnered with the Shropshire Citizens Advice in 2023 to have one of their trained advisors offering
free and impartlal advice to the local community, in and around Oswestry. The advisor holds weekly
sessions at Oswestry Community Action (Qubel and people are able to self-refer for financial advice and
support via face-to-face appointments or over the telephone.
There has been a pause in this servlce slnce January due to the previous advisor leaving their role,
however, since the Service restarted in July, we have received over 40 requests for appointment's.
Ex.
Nordic Walking
We have continued our Nordlc walking sessions over the past 12 months and have been able to run
three courses, each of which comprised of 8 weekly sessions. The activity is led by a local Nordic walking
professional with the support of a Oswestry Community Action (Qubel volunteer, and we provided the
poles for members to use. We have 10 places on each course with spaces being free of charge and we
have seen demand for these places continue to grow. The group enjoy a warm drink together at a local

coffee shop after each session and thls provides the group the opportunity to create friendships and
connections with one another.
Mental Health support
The Mental Health VCS Support Project was designed to enhance the capacity of the volunteer and
community sector in Shropshire to Identify, manage, and respond to mental health challenges. A key
component of the project was the strong collaboration with the Shropshlre Mental Health Forum, a
partnership that will continue beyond the completion of the project to ensure sustained impact.
During the project:
16 training sesslons were dellvered, focusing on early identification of trauma, burnout, and
stre55, as well as equipping staff, volunteers, and community members wlth strategies to support
mental health and prevent suicide.
229 delegate5 succe55fully attended, demonstrating strong engagement across the sector.
In addition, six Trauma Risk Management ITRIMI sesslons were facilitated, offering targeted
support to volunteers and staff who had experienced or managed traumatic situations.
This initiative has significantly s'trengthened local networks, improved awareness, and developed
practical skills to support mental health resllience across Shropshire's community and voluntary sector.
xi.
Partnership with Designs in Mind lor Suicide Prevention in Men In Shropshlre
We have been working in partnership wlth Designs in Mind to address the critical issue of suicide
prevention among men in Shropshire. This collaboration almed to provide practical support within
community settings, reduce stigma around mental health, and improve access to resources for those at
risk.
We are recrulting 10 Mental Health Community Champions to support De5ign5 in Mind sessions and to
raise awareness in the local communities. Among them are individuals from minority ethnic groups and
Armed Forces veterans, bringing valuable lived experience to the project.
"rhis partnership between Oswestry Community Acticn lQube) and Designs in Mind demonstrates the
effectiveness of community-driven approaches to suicide prevention. By recruiting and empowering
local champions, the project has created a sustainable network of mental health advocates who continue
to raise awareness and offer support across Shropshire.
xil.
Energy Savlng Project- North Shropshlre
In February 2025, Oswestry Community Action launched an Energy Saving Project in North Shropshire in
partnership with the Energy Saving Trust. The project aims to provide residents with practical advice and
support on reducing energy consumption, lowering bills. and promoting sustainable living practices.
Although the project is still in its early stages, we have made encouraging progress toward our targets.
To date, the team has:
Attended three events, including Community Connectors meetings.
Provided energy-saving advice to DWP service users, helping them adopt simple measures that
can make a real difference at home.

The project contlnues to build strong community connections and raise awareness about energy
efficiency across the region. Further outreach activities, volunteer engagement, and informatlon sessions
are planned in the coming months to expand our reach and impact.
Blood pressure project
The Blood Pressure Project, launched officially in August 2023. The aim is to bring blood pressure testin8
in the community to marginalised 8roups who face barriers to engaging with primary care services
{lan8uage, rurality, economic deprivation among others). In the second year, the target demographic
was extended to encompass Incluslon groups such as:
military veterans;
refugees.
people with learning difficulties and Autism.
sex workers,.
People living with substance abuse;
rough sleepers;
travelling communlty;
domestic abuse victims; and
physically disabled people.
It Is our most recent objective to forge links with organisatioris currently engaging with these groups
where the specialised skill-set needed to approach a conversation about health with these groups are
already in place. We have worl<ed with refugees at The Zone in Market Drayton and the RES￿ team who
health check rough sleeper5 around the county. It is noted by Mike Parry at Shropshire Council, that
reaching the current inclusion groups is more difficult in Shropshire than in Te5ford & Wrelcin because it
is not an urban location.
We continue to recrui't volunteer blood pressure champions from various communities around
Shropshire to meet the requirements of a countywide project. To date, over 60 people have been
trained.
At present, there are between 30 and 45 regular popups held each month In a range of locations in
market towns and small villages in all 5 PCNS around Shropshire. New venues are constantly sought and
the core team are very involved in actively seeking out new opportunities in their local areas and forging
good links with the community, We are working with Shropshire Council to help establish the
Community & Family Hubs in the five market t'owns and in Ludlow have trained staff at the hub there,
Footfall, at POPUPS generally, can be low due to several factors (time of day, very rural locations, trying
not to test the same people every time). The volunteers and the operational group members
acknowledge this challenge and still think that the project makes a significant difference in these
communities.
When a member of the public is identified as having a high blood pressure reading (over 140/90), the
volunteer signposts them for further monitoring at their GP surgery and we have also Introduced a new
pathway, Signposting to community pharmacles for ambulatory monitoring. The relationship with
community pharmacies has been challenging, but the volunteers are reporting that they have started to
be recognised as credible by the pharmacy staff and are improving the relationship. The project
branding, designed by Oswestry Community Action lQube} at the start, has facilitated this and is helping
to make the project visible and well-known In the communities it serves.
Retention of volunteers is a priority ft)r the coordinator. The current cohort of volunteers mostly come
from a medical background and so have a vested interest in the succe55 of the project. A bi-monthly
newsletter, a WhatsApp group and coffee-catch ups (ln person and virtuall are a means to draw the

volunteers together as a team and aid retention. Reasons for leaving the project are largely personal and
positive feedback has been given by volunteers who have stepped down.
Public perception of the project contlnues to be very posltive and volunteers are engaging in
conversations Making Every Conversation Count and are able to use thelr local knowledge and the trust
they have built to sign-post onto other services, like smoking cessatlon. Volunteers find this rewarding
and motivating.
Over 1,500 BPS have now been taken. Around 20% of these are in the hlgh range and are signposted for
further medlcal Intervention.
xlv.
Cancer Champlons
The Cancer Champion project has continued to grow and develop this year. The number of people who
have attended Cancer Champion awareness sessions has now increased to 497 and is expected to reach
500 at the beginning of September 2025. 313 of these have attended training in Shropshire,
This year, as the number of Champions has increased, a larger proportion of time has been dedicated to
providing ongolng support to Cancer Champions. Thls has been achieved in a number of different ways.
There have been Coffee Catch ups organised in various locations across Shropshire includlng Shrewsbury,
Oswestry and Ludlow. Cancer Champions in Ludlow now meet on a more regular basis in the south of
the county to make a real difference In their area. The catch ups provide a perfect opportunity for
Champions to share news ideas, resources and keep up to date with project developments. A mont'hly
newsletter has been designed and distributed to all Cancer Champlons sharing the latest news, research
studies and project updates. Cancer Champion5 are also able to contact each other through a WhatsApp
group.
The Cancer Champion project focuses on reaching people who experience health inequalities and looks
at ways to make a real difference to these groups of people and supporting organisations. This year in
Shropshire there has been a particula r focus on prisoners, adults with learning d isabilities a nd the
farming communttv,
All new Health and Wellbeing Champions at HMP Stoke Heath have attended Cancer Champion training
sessions with regular catch ups organised with the priscner5 to support them in their role.
In order to provide ad ults with learriing disabilities the support they need in spotting early signs and
symptoms of cancer and to best support them with cancer screening, we began a consultation process
with staff and families a't Working Together Ludlow, and the Breast and Bowel Screening Health
5mprovement Practitioners at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. We have designed a series of
workshops to begin this year and then to be rolled out across other organisations worl<ing with adults
with learning disa bilities and health conditions in Shrop5hire.
We have also provided Cancer Champion training for the Shropshire Rural Support volunteers who
provide vital support for the farming community with information on early signs and symptoms of cancer
and cancer screening being made available at all livestock markets across Shropshire.
d) Art
Oswestry Community Action (Qubel is a diverse and contemporary art venue in our community. Our
ongoing goal is to provide a warm and nurturing creative space which can be enjoyed by everyone. The
main ways that we do this are; offering a gallery space with regularly changing exhibition5, courses and
workshops led by talented artists, art events, and community projects. Our exhibltion programme
showcases worl< from some of the best local artists, as well as offering a space for emerging artists. We
provide opportunities tc artists and encourage their development- through exhibitions, selling in our
cabinets, or sharing their skllls in workshops. We also work with other institutions in the community to

provide projects- a particular focus has been engaging youn8 people to ensure the future of Oswestry
Community Action (Qube) and art in the local area.
Exhlbltlons
The programme of exhibitions at Oswestry Community Action (Qubel showcase work from local and
national artists, both established and emerging, as well as community exhibitions and the results of
projett work.
The aim for our exhibition space is to show high quality, contemporary work in our rural town, allowlng
loral people access to the types of art that they might not typically see. It is part of our ongoing arts
strategy that we introduce different materials and media to the gallery, beyond the hlstorical trend for
2d palntin8 and photography.
We are also actlvely supportlng women artists, people of colour, members of. the LGBTQ+ community
and people wlth disabilities as a way for groups who are generally underrepresented in the arts to be
seen more widely.
In total there were seven exhibltions in 2024125, with work by over 100 artists.
We started the year with a solo exhibition from the 2023 People's Choice Open winner Nlchola
Ethelston. We then moved onto the 2024 Arts Open, the theme was"5how Your Colours" and the
exhibition featured forty artists and just under eighty artwork5.
We ran our second "One Gallery, Four Exhibitions", where the gallery space was split between five
artlsts. Each artist rented a wall in the gallery (two shared a space).
The idea behind this exhibition is that It is a perfect opportunity for up-coming artists to share their
work, or established artists to show new collections at a reasonable price, The artists were encouraged
to sell work during the exhibition. The exhibition was very successful and will be part of the annual
programme again in the autumn of 2025.
In collabora'tion with the Social Prescribing team, we ran a group exhibition in the Autumn, with
submissions from the Wildlife Trust, Designs in Mind, Get Out Get Arty, and around fifteen artists. The
purpose of ihe exhibition was to demonstrate the importance of art and creativity to both physical and
mental health and wellbeing, and for the benefit of our Social Prescribing team, we offered VTSltors the
opportunity to express their opinions in the form of post-it notes.
The Christmas gift exhibition featured work from twenty-five artists, some that we had exhibited before
but lots of new artists thanks to a successful uptake of our marketing on social media. The offering wa5
very varied and we felt that there was 'something for everyone,.
The jewel of the 2024125 exhibition programme was"Archipelagogo" an exhibition by Wrexham-based
artists Louise Evans (Felt Mistress) and Jonathan Edwards. Their worl(, commissioned by the Finnish
Institute of London and inspired by Moomin creator Tove Jansson, gave us an exhibition of soft sculpture
and illustration which we were able to use successfully to promote the gallery in the press, including on
Radio Shropshire. We had high visitor numbers, good soclal media interaction, and tied In events,
competitions, workshops, school visits and a display of the worl< by young people inspired by the
exhibitlon. The artists have given us positive feedback and are keen to work with us again in the future.
We rounded out the year with an exhibition from two local artists that make up The Landing Project
called 'Yhe Fields" an Arts Council funded project ft)cussed on farming, ecology, sustainability and art.
This featured a 'pod' made from raw wool that could be entered, with an interactive soundscape.
We uti11sed the wall in our warm space for a photography exhibition from LGBT group SAND (Safe Aging,
No Discrimination) during Oswestry Pride. The Wave Project featured photographs of older members of

the community sharing their experiences of being gay in Shropshire.
As always, artists are encouraged to sell their work during exhibitions, or use the available cabinet
space/browser racks, helping us to bring additional value to the exhibitions.
Cabinets and sales
Oswestry Communlty Action (Qubel continues to have a dedicated Space used all year round by local
artists and craft-mal<ers to sell their work. The work in the cabinets is carefully ch05eni prloritlslng quality
but also considerlng varied price points.
The commisslon rates for exhibltion sales remained at 25% (plus VAT on that commission).
In April we provided cabinet space In the gallery to local Ukrainian refugees, marklng the second
anniversary of the invasion. We exhlblted some of their traditional beadwork and textiles, and gave the
artists the opportunity to thank the people of Oswestry for making them welcome. They also ran free
drop-in workshops which were well attended.
In May we started offering one of our cablnets as a rentable exhibition/selling opportunlty, Thls led to
the exhibition of ceramics, textile and needle felt over a three-month period.
In December we introduced a Youth Cabinet, in conjunction with SYA, Oswestry Youth Forum and
Oswe5try Town Councll. The Council have paid for the use of the cabinet over twelve months, providing
an opport'unity for young people to sell their artwork arid crafts, and get a taste of running a small
business.
Workshops. Courses and Projects
Over the year there were approximately 30 individual courses/workshops at Oswestry Community
Action (Qube).
This included our two regular Art History blocks (eight sessions each) all completely sold out with a
regular core of attendees of approximately 65 per week. We have arranged to run gallery trips starting in
the summer of 2025 and a social art group "Let's Talk About Arv, as additional elements of our art
history offering,
Our ongoing weekly Paintable groups have continued with artist Joseph Schneider, as well as U3A and
social art groups. Our life drawing session5 take place monthly dependant on numbers.
As in previous years, the focus has mainly been on one-off worl(shops, as attempts at longer courses
have generally been unsuccessful-feedback has been that the cost of living prevents up-front booking
fees. In line with our evolving strategy for exhibitions we have varied the offering of workshops to
include textiles, ceramics, wellbeing and guided art workshops for professionals in education, all of which
have proved popular. We hosted a ceramic portrait sculpture session {wil'h live model) and local artist
George Trigg5, the winner of our 2024 Arts Open, which was fully booked.
We have had some success with several longer courses through funded projects for young people. This
included our "Get Crafty with Words. literacy project, where ouryoung artists created characters,
illustrated and wrote stories over six months culminating in an event at Booka bookshop where our
budding authors read their stories out-loud to Eathered friends and family. We also branched out
beyond Oswestry Community Action (Qubel into local schools for a project tied in wlth Oswestry In
Bloom, visiting several groups to make work inspired by nature, includlng a digltal element where groups
of young people used iPad's to take photographs of the local surroundings to inspire or incorporate into
their artwork. We hosted a colouring competition and held an exhibition on our balcony gallery space,
and hosted an art workshop on Oswestry's"Green Day
We took Oswestry Communlty Action lQubel Arts beyond Oswestry to Market Drayton and Wem for

our Vibrant Shropshlre "Get Arty wlth Nature" proJect, led by local art15t Nichola Ethelston. Wem was
fully booked with people from all ages and backgrounds, and we are hoping that this group will continue,
albeit with a small booking fee.
We worked wlth the Cultural Consortium ART-efact project in summer 2024 to host two art15ts In
residence, running free workshop5 On collage/fold out bool(s and radio production, whlch were well
attended. As part of the Love 05we.stry Festival {run by the cultural consortium) we were able to provide
funded workshop with Louise Evans (Felt Mistress) making felt monsters which was very popular-
Louise has kindly given us access to her templates and artwork to allow us to run these sessions agaln In
the future.
Our Sketchbook Club for young people continues to be popular, wlth every session fully booked. The
increase in confidence of our regular attendees is very pleasing! We have had several sessions taking
place in the gallery, as well as vlsits from school groups, giving the young people the opportunity to draw
from life and Interact wlth the artists themselves, Our funding from the Rotary Club of 05westry saw us
through to July, this allowed us to invite six local artists to run workshops at our Sketchbook Club and
was a huge success, with every session fully booked. As part of the grant application, we also held an
exhibitlon of the worl< produced on our balcony gallery, a source of pride for our young art15ts1
We havp been working with Shropshire Council and SYA to provide free school holiday workshops for
young people aged 11-16, which have continued to be well attended. We have offered a variety of
workshops, including drawing in the Anime style, artist inspired Zlne Maklng, Halloween themed crafts,
nature collage and textiles.
During the first ever Oswestry Pride we invited three artists from the LGBTQ4. community to run
workshops for us, including learning to use a drop-spindle (yarn spinning), poetry and knitting. While
these worl(shops were sadly under attended, we still feel it is important to offer opportunities to
members of the community and will do so again in the future.
Iv.
On-golng strategy for Oswestry Community Action (Qubel Arts
The direction of progress of Qube Arts is positive, there are now solid foundations for future-proofing
the art department in terms of numbers of people accessing our offering, particularly our youth
provision. It has been a priority to diversify our offering and provide something different to the people of
Oswestry and beyond.
While the financial situation of Qube Arts has improved, there is still work to be done. Grants a5 a source
of income have been very useful, allowing us to offer the quality of courses that we aspire to without the
heavy cost to our customers, taking into consideration the general cost of living issues.
e) Learning
Digital skills programme
This year, Oswestry Community Action lQube) has continued to deliver digital skills support in
partnership with Shropshire County Council, helping local residents build confidence online. The
programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 who feels digitally excluded, but the main demographic
we see are people aged 60 and above.
In total, 14 learners successfully completed the programme this year. While this number is lower than
last year, the project remains an important lifeline for those who do attend. Attendance has been
noticeably affected by seasonal factors: during the summer months many of our learners take on caring
responsibllitles for grandchildren, whlle in the winter we see more cancellations due to poor weather
a nd health challenge5.

Despite these challenges, those who have taken part have made meanlngful progress. Learners have
galned confidence in using smartphones, tablets, and computers for everyday needs such as online
shopping, booking GP appointments, and staying in touch with family. For many, these small steps
towards digital independence make a significant dlfference to their daily lives.
'1 recently completed the digital skills programme at the Qube in Oswestry which was held by Blllle
Morris. I found the course enormously helpful in not only Improving my digital ski115 but also in giving me
the confidence to use different types of media."
'Billie was an excellent teacher, being enormously patient and very clea r in her instruction whllst at the
same time making the lessons stimulatln8 and fun. She helped me learn my way around the functions of
my computer, teaching me how to make the most of Word and to arrange my files in the appropriate
way. She helped me to better organise my emails, download Apps, rearrange photographs, and transfer
them between phone and laptop. Most importantly she explained the ways to protect my cyber security
to avoid being scammed.
I cannot recommend the course hi8hly enough and my only regret is that it was fcr such a limited time.
The project continues to demonstrate that even when numbers fluctuate, the individual Impact is both
imniediate and long-lasting. For many of our learners most commonly in thelr 60s, 70s, and 805
gaining digital skills not only reduces isolation but also supports independence, resilience, and
confidence in an increasingly online world.
3. OSWESTRY COMMUNITY AcfioN (QUBE)'S STRATEGIC WORK
Oswestry Community Action, trading as Qube in its rDle as a community anchor organisation
continues to be a brldge between the voluntary sector and the public sector and during 2024/25
represented the sector at the Shropshire Voluntary Sector Assembly, the Shropshire Infrastructure
Parlnership, The Community Transport Consortium, Social Prescribing and the Shropshire Cultural
Consortium.
Qube considers it important that we are able to use our experience of working with our
communities to represent them at a strategic level and influence policy for future
development.
4. FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves Policy
General Reserve
The Trustees a re aware of their responsibilitles to the beneficiaries of the services and the needs of the
community and therefore aim for unrestricted (Generall reserves which equate to 3 months of all seNice
expenditure, to enable the maintenance of servlces when grants are dlfficult to obtain. This requires
£167,000 in unrestricted reserves based on the 2025 Budget. The total of all unrestricted reserves is
£173,000,
Deslgnated Reserves
Vehicle Replacement Reserve
This reserve is earmarked for the funds to replace the minibuses at the end of their useful Ilves. OCA was
successful in obtalnlng a grant from Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations to purchase an electric

minibus; replacing an older minibus. This enables the funds In the deslgnated fund to be transferred back
tothe General Fund.
Development Reserve
This fund is to enable the charity to pursue fundin8 opportunities that require some match funding or
other support.
Restrlcted Reserves
In addition to the General Reserve, there are a number of Restricted Reserves where funding has been
provided to Qswestry Community Action IOCAI for specific purposes. This policy outlines each of those
Reserves.
Arts Fund/Re5erve
OCA receives speclfic funding for arts based activities and these are credlted to the Arts Fund.
Property Fund/Reserve
OCA received a substantial grant towards the provislon and adaptatlon of a property that would be
suitable for OCA to provide its services, especially an arts Eallery and rooms for arts workshops. This
Fund/Reserve exists to enable the charlty to have premises from which to provide sewices.
Soclal Presc.ribing Fund/Reserve
OCA receives Specific funding from Shropshire Council to provide this service. The funds are credited to a
separate Fund/Reserve.
Transport FundlReserve
OCA receives specific funding from Shropshire Council to provide the Community Cars service. This
funding can only be used for this service and is maintained in a separate Transport Fund/Reserve.
Volunteerlng Fund/Reserve
OCA receives specific funding from Community Resource for this service and the funds are credited to a
specific Fund/Reserve.
Wellbeing Fund/Reserve
OCA received a substantial grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to support the wellbeing
and befriending services. These funds are credited to a separate Fund/Reserve.
Significant events
Pressure on budgets have presented challenges for Oswestry Community Action lQubelduring
the year. The services provided by Qube are essential, however, operational costs have increased
with little or no rise in funding and grants are more competitive to secure, This has introduced
greater financial demands and in response Qube has focused on effectively managing
expenditure whilst maximising opportunities to generate income.
Looklng to the Future

Oswestry Community Action (Qubele Is determined to ensure that It continues to support those
most In need and make a positive difference to people's lives. The Trustees, staff and volunteers are
all commltted to helping Qube thrive and evolve,
Thls report has been prepared having taken advantage of the small Companies exemption In the
Companles Act 2006.
Slgned on behalf of the Board
Mrs H Noble, Chalr

Independent Examlnerfs Report
to the Trustees of Oswestry Communlty Actlon
I report to the charity trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the Company for the year
ended 31 March 2025 Set out on pages 21-34.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the charity trustees of the Company land also its the directors for the purposes of company lawl
vou are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 (The 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my
examination of your Company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
{'the 2011 ACV). In carrying out my examination I have followed the directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 14515)Ibl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the Compan¢s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertal(e the examlnation
because l am a member of the Assoclatlon of Chartered Certified Accountants, whlch is one of the
listed bodies.
I have completed my examination; I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act; or
2.The accounts do not accord with those records; or
3.The accounts do not complywith the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirements that the accounts give a 'true and fairview, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination,. Dr
4.The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
statement of Recommended Prclctice 2019 for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard a pplicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)J
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention shou5d be drawn in this report to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
be reached,
James Denton
The Association of Chartered CerLified Accountants
Mike Griffiths & Partners Ltd
The Yew Tree Inn,
High Street,
Gresford,Wrexham, LL12 8RF

Oswestry Communlty Actlon
Statement of Financial Activitles
(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure kcount)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.03.25 31.03.24
Total
Total
funds
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incomlng resources from generated
funds
Voluntary income
Investment income
151,409
10,693
152,102
7,164
158,573
10,693
7,164 169,266
29,117
4,969
34,086
Incomlng resources from charitable
actlvltles
Art
Wellbeing Services (Formerly Care)
Transport & Shopmobllity
Volunteering
Shopmobility (Now with Transport)
Core Qube
Big Loca I
Qube Learning
6QO
17,931
18,531
35,360
364,826 364,826 495,666
138,122
139,703 134,491
24,637
24,637
34,662
1,581
20,925
20,925
17,666
5,305
23,106
545,516 568,622
723,150
Total Incomlng resources
185,208
552,680
737,888
757,236
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable actlvltles
Art
Wellbeing Services (Formerly Care}
Transport & Shopmobility
Volunteering
Shopmobility {now with Transport)
Core Qube
8,371
50,121
53,714
36,388
378,614
135,444
37,525
44,759
42,788
428,735 317,872
189,158
152,318
37,525
37,525
94,400
Qube Learning
4,875
112,206
587,971
700,177
649,778
Governance costs
3,809
3.809
13,644
Total resources expended
112,206
591,780
703.986 663,422
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
73,002
139,100)
33,902
93,814

RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
124,329
305,481 429,810 335,996
Transfers of funds
{25,0221
25,022
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
172,308
291,404
463,712
429,810

Oswestry Comrnunlty Actlon
Balance Sheet
At 31 March 2025
31.3.25
Total
funds
31.3.24
Total
Funds
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tanglble assets
1,634
66,244
67,878
52,298
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
Debtors
Cash at Bank
300
13,682
172,975
186,957
300
57,467
380,357
438,124
300
127,152
294,217
421,669
43,785
207,382
251,167
CREDITORS
Amountsfalllng due
within one year
116,2831
(26,0071
(42,2901
144,1571
NEf CURRENT ASSErs
170,674
225,160
395,834
377,512
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
172,308
291,404
463,712
429,810
NEf ASSETS
172,308
291,404
463,712
429,810
FUNDS
Unrestrictpd funds
Restricted f unds
172,308
291,404
124,329
305,4.81
'roTAL FUNDS
463,712
429,810

Oswestry Community Action
Balance Sheet - continued
At 31 March 2025
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under
section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities:
l. The members have not required the Company to obtaln an audit of its accoun'ts for the year
in question in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
2. The dlrectors acknowledge thelr responsibilitie5 for complying with the requirements of the
Act wlth respect to accountinE records and the preparation of accounts.
th
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 17 November 2025
and were signed on its behalf by:
Mrs H Noble- Chair
,.rfIL£IIS
Registered Company Number: 03390138

Oswestry Community Action
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Reconcillation of net movement in funds to net cash flow
from operatlng actlvltles
Net movements in funds
Add back net dèpreciation charge
33,902
26,019
93,814
47,367
Loss on sale of Assets
Deduct Investment income shown in investing activities
Decrease {increasel in debtors
Increase (decrease) in creditor5
110,693)
69,686
11,867)
(4,969)
142,012)
(141,747)
Cash used In operatlng actlvities
117,047
{47,547)
Cash flows from investing activities
Investment income
10,693
4,969
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
141,600)
Dispo.sals of tanglble fixed assets
Cash provlded by (used In) Investlng actlvltles
(30,907)
4,969
increase (decrease) in cash and cash equlvalents
in the year
86,140
142,5781
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the year
294,217
336,795
Total cash and cash equlvalents at the end of
the year
380,357
294,217
Cash
flows
01-Apr-24
31-Mar-25
Analysis of changes in Net Debt
Cash and cash equivalents
294,217
86,140
380,357

Oswestry Communlty Action
Notes to the Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Accounting
The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charlty's governing document, the
Companies Att 2006 and "Accountlng and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practlce
2019 applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102)" (as amended for accounting periods
commencing from l January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The accounts are prepared in sterlin8, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain
financial instruments at fair va lue. The principal accounting policie5 adopted are set out below.
Incoming resources
All incom ing resources are included on the Statement of Financia5 Activities when the charity is lega Ily
entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis and has been classified under headings that have
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activitie5 on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Allocation and apportionment of costs
Wages not directly allocated to an activity are apportioned pro rata between unrestricted and restricted
funds based on fund Income. thls method of allocation also applies to unallocated vehicle running
expenses and volunteer expenses,
Tangible flxed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Land and buildings
Plant and machinery, etc
- 4Yo on cost
2510 on cost and 25% on reducing balance
Stocks
Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete
and slow moving items.
Taxatron
The charity Is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Hire purchase and leaslng commitments
Rentals paid under operational leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight
line basis over the period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement beneflts
05westry Community Action operates a defined contribution pension scheme through The Peoples
Penslon for Its staff. The pens5on charge In the accounts represents the amounts payable by the
company to the fund in respect of the year.
2. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.25
31.3.24
Deposit account interest
10,693
10,693
4,969
4,969
3. NET INCOMING/{OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Net resources are stated after charging/lcrediting)'.
31.3.25
31.3.24
Depreciatlon- owned assets
Governance- Assurance services
Governance- Independent examination
26,019
1,909
1,900
29,828
47,367
11,744
1,900
61,011
4. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor
for the year ended 31 March 2024.

5. STAFF COSTS
31.3.25
31.3.24
Wages and salaries Ilncl. Employers N.11
Social Security costs
Other pension costs
354,234
16,276
4,940
375,450
324,154
17,072
5,567
346,793
The average monthly number of full time employees durlng the year
was as follows
31.3.25
31.3.24
Qube Art
Qube Wellbeing
Qube Volunteerlng
Qube Transport
Qube Administration
Qube Learning
14.0
13.0
No employee5 received emoluments in excess of £60,000,
Key personnel remuneration in the year amounted to E45,000.
Trustees, expenses totalling £185.19 were paid for the year ended 31
March 2025 and £34.40 expenses for the year ended 31 March 2024.
6.TANGIBLE FIXED
ASSETS
Land and Bulldlngs
Plant and Machinery including
Vehlcles
Unrestrlcted
Totals
Unrestricted Restricted
Restrlcted
Unrestrlrted
Restrlcted
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
Disposals
508,424
57,262
233,947
41,600
57,261
742,371
41,600
At 31 March 2025
508,424
57,262
275,547
57,261
783,971
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
on disposals
475,785
54,645
216,905
54,645
692,690
20,335
982
4,702
982
25,037
At 31 March 2025
496,120
55,627
221,607
55,627
717,727
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
12,304
1,634
53,940
1,634
66,244
At 31 March 2024
32,639
2,617
17,042
2,617
49,681

Land and Bulldlngs. The lease on the current bullding ends August 2026. The depreciation charge
will reduce the NBV to nil at this point.

Oswestry Community Action
Note5 to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
7. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade Debtors
Other Debtors
50,331
7,135
57,466
112,102
15,050
127,152
The decrease in Debtors relates to grant income we are expecting to receive.
8. CREDITORS. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.25
31.3.24
Trade creditors
Taxation and soclal securlty
Accruals and deferred income
28,850
42,688
13,440
42,290
1,469
44,157

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9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (CONTINUED}
The undesignated general fund represents various type5 of Income received and expended in
accordance with the charitable objectives of the charity. The detalls of the various service areas are
given in the Report of the Trustees attached to these accounts. The fund balance is for replaLement
of information technology equipment and to enable the charity to have a Structured shutdown
period should Oswestry Communlty Actlon need to cease operating.
The fixed assets of the restricted funds are mainly represented by the leasehold property granted to
the charity, value at year end was £12,304 and the motor vehicle5 & Equipment, net book value at
year end wa5 £53,940.
The balance of restrlcted funds represents the residue of the various grants and donations that
enable the charity to continue and that remained unspent as at the year end
10. REIATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS
Klm Wootton, Chlef Offlcer Is a Director of the Shropshire Conimunity Transport Consortium
which is made up of seven likeminded partners. Contributions of £7,798 were received in
the financial yea r.
11. DEFERRED INCOME
2025
2024
Total deferred income at start of year
78
154,363
Amounts received in year
Amounts credited to statement of financlal actlvities
7,456
(154,2851
Total deferred income at end of year
7,534
78
The deferred income shown in 2025 has been deferred at the year-end in order to reflect the
expected future costs to complete the relevant projects. All income received in the year to 31
March 2025 wa5 credited to the 2025 Accounts in line with the Accounting requirements of the
Charities SORP.
12. GOING CONCERN
The Trustees assess the risks identified as presenting the greatest challenges to the charity. These
include, but are not limited to increased competition to secure funding, reduced ava ilability of
grants, contracts not offered with annual uplifts and the continued inflationary growth across the Ul<

leading to additional costs. A detailed analysls of Income and expenditure Is revlewed by the Board
as part of this exercise.
The Board receive the annual Budget for review in January and for approval in March. In support,
the Board determine resilience and mitigation plans for the strategic r15ks. These measures provide
the assurance that the Board can confidently consider the charity a going concern In the medium
term.
The Board confirms that the charity is viable as a going concern

Oswestry Communlty Actlon
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
31.3.25
31.3.24
INCOMING RESOURCES
Voluntary income
Donations
10,469
29,117
Investment income
Deposit account interest
10,693
10,693
4,969
4,969
Incoming resources from
charitable activities
Rents recelved
Sa le of exhibits
Fares
Project management
Other Income
Grants
5,979
16,648
70,587
54,583
306
568,622
716,725
3,634
31,888
69,146
4,380
614,102
723,150
Total incoming resources
737,887
757,236

RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charltable actlvltles
Wages
Pensions
Advertising and promotion
Exhibitions and events
Project costs
Subscriptions
Volunteer expenses
Staff expenses
Refreshments
Vehicle running costs
Professional fees
Consultancy
Rent, rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Printlng postage and stationery
Repalrs and renewals
Bank charges
Sundry expenses
Computer and website
Other expenditijre
Partner payments
Depreciation
Bad debt
IProfitl/Loss on disposal
370,510
4,940
9,330
24,266
24,900
5,988
12,995
9,499
634
38,068
6,965
16,581
10,773
3,382
15,190
6,436
4,595
9,011
791
2,117
4,525
947
90,058
26,019
1,657
341,226
5,567
2,570
12,048
30,671
5,309
1,603
7,219
1,305
40,534
10,684
30
5,669
2,910
9,698
3,501
3,386
12,977
839
4,954
7,455
47,373
1,836
700,177
649,778
Governance costs
Assurance services
1,909
11,744
Independent Examination
1,900
1,900
3,809
13,644
Total resources expended
703,986
663,422