WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION
CENTRE
(A company limited by guarantee)
'BIRCHWOOD'
REPORT AND AUDITED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2025
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Contents
Legal and administrative information
Trustees Report and Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
Auditors Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Notes forming part of the financial statements
Page
1
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10-13
14
15
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Legal and administrative information
Directors and Trustees
Secretary
Chief Executive Officer
Working name
Registered company number
Registered charity number
Registered office and principal charity address
Auditors
Bankers
Mrs ED Hodgson - Chairperson
Mr A E Owens - Vice Chairperson
Mr A M Kershaw - Treasurer
Ms SM Connell
(Appointed 20/08/2024)
Mrs G M Godson
Mr M W Hodgson
Mrs D L Hughes
Mrs HLowey
Ms SM Connell
Ms S M Connell
Birchwood
03383296 (England and Wales)
1064270
64 Heversham
Birch Green
Skelmersdale
Lancashire
WN8 6QQ
Alexander Myerson & Co Limited
Registered Auditors
61 Rodney Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
LI 9ER
The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
Chatham Customer Service Centre
Waterside Court
Chatham Maritime
Chatham
ME4 4RT
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Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the
charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Legal and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements
comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charitable
company and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
Governance structure
Governing document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 9 June 1997 and registered
as a charity on 9 September 1997. The company is established under a Memorandum of Association,
which established the powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association
which established the objectives and activities of the charitable company; both dated 9 June 1997, as
amended by Special Resolution registered at Companies House on 15 April 2015. In the event of the
charitable company being wound up the Trustees are required to contribute an amount not exceeding
£1.00.
Appointment of Trustees
The Directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purpose of charity law and throughout this
report are collectively referred to as Trustees. Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of
this report are detailed on page 1, legal and administrative information.
In accordance with the Memorandum and Articles of Association for the charitable company Trustees are
elected at the Annual General Meeting with one-third standing down each year to provide a balance
between continuity and experience and, therefore, providing the opportunity for new people to join the
Board. Those standing down may put themselves forward for re-election.
Trustee induction and training
New Trustees participate in an induction programme in order to fully acquaint themselves with the
activities and ethos of the Centre.
All Trustees are encouraged to participate in relevant training and development, which enhances their
understanding and capabilities in their role as a Trustee.
Board functioning
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly or as deemed necessary throughout each financial year. The Board
comprises all serving Trustees, all of whom have voting rights. In addition the Board may set up sub-
committees with co-opted members for specific purposes only.
Decisions with implications for the organisation are brought to the Board by the Chief Executive Officer,
including organisational priorities, risk assessment issues, matters regarding significant organisational
change, major initiatives and major policy changes or development.
During the year the Chief Executive Officer was appointed as a non-voting Trustee of the charitable
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Governance structure (continued)
Board functioning (continued)
Indiana in order to ensure compliance with Ofsted and the requirement to appoint a Nominated
Risk management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charitable
company may face and confirm that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced
so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Organisational structure
Overall responsibility for policy and the direction of the charitable company rests with the Board of
Trustees. During the year the Chief Executive Officer was appointed as a non-voting Trustee.
The Trustees employ a full-time Chief Executive Officer and a staff team to deliver the services of the
charitable company. To manage the charitable company effectively the Chief Executive Officer has
authority delegated from the Trustees for all strategic, operational, financial, quality assurance and human
resource matters. Operational decisions of the charitable company are taken by the Chief Executive
Officer who is also responsible for managing projects through the staff team and for ensuring that all
strategic and operational requirements are met.
Objectives and activities
The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are set out in the Articles of Association and
can be best summarised by the Vision and Mission statement as follows: -
• Vision
Birchwood remains committed to its vision of changing the lives of young people, adults and communities
for the better, by creating places of hope and belonging by enabling individuals and communities to realise
their potential.
• Mission
Birchwood is dedicated to the prevention of youth and adult homelessness, improving peoples mental
health, reducing social isolation and promoting positive behavioural change. We do this by providing
supported accommodation, delivering housing related and mental health support services, crisis
interventions, counselling, independent living support, community interventions, inclusion cafes,
community shops and programmes of holistic interventions.
Public benefit
The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance regarding public benefit and are content
that the charitable company has met the requirements as a result of the objectives and activities described
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Public benefit (continued)
above.
Achievements and performance
Birchwood has continued to make meaningful strides in service delivery, innovation, and infrastructure
throughout 2024-2025. Our mission to support those facing homelessness, mental health challenges, and
social isolation remains resolute. This year, we have introduced technological innovations, implemented
sustainability initiatives, strengthened governance and infrastructure, and improved the environments i
kat at reposite to the ey thing needs of nur omniyment to high-quality, person-centered service.
Key achievements in 2024-2025
Heversham redevelopment
We commenced the full refurbishment of the Heversham site to create twelve high-quality ensuite studio
flats for people experiencing homelessness. This investment reflects our strategic priority to provide more
dignified, independent living environments and to meet the rising demand for supported accommodation in
West Lancashire.
• Environmental improvements
A core focus this year has been the enhancement of our physical spaces to support wellbeing and
sustainability. Key developments include: -
• the creation of a garden therapy room and private relaxation garden at Birchwood Foyer, offering
therapeutic and calming environments for residents;
• upgrades to the external space at the Foyer, laying the foundation for a multifunctional area suitable
for structured activities and community events; and
• the replacement of ageing vehicles with electric and hybrid models, enhancing environmental
responsibility and service reliability.
• Ofsted registration and quality assurance
We are proud to report that Birchwood became Ofsted registered this year, an important milestone that
reflects our commitment to quality, accountability, and safeguarding. To embed this commitment, we
introduced a programme of internal inspections designed to uphold the highest standards of care and
continuous improvement.
• Strategic investment in infrastructure and leadership
In 2024-2025, we made significant investments in key strategic management posts to strengthen quality
assurance, streamline financial protocols, and enhance governance. These investments are laying the
groundwork for a more robust, transparent, and future-fit organisation.
We also invested in a Volunteer Co-Ordinator post to build capacity, improve volunteer engagement, and
align our volunteer development strategy with national best practice.
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Achievements and performance (continued)
Additionally, staffing in our mental health services has been expanded to support our transformation
objectives around social inclusion and early intervention.
Retreat pilot project
• Digital and brand development
We have continued to harness technology to improve our client experience and operational effectiveness.
Notably: -
> the counselling service has adopted Al and process automation to streamline case management and
enhance client interactions; and
> a new charity website and branding were launched to more effectively communicate our mission,
values, and services.
• Partnerships and funding
Birchwood's impact is made possible through the strength of our partnerships. We continue to work
collaboratively with West Lancashire Borough Council, Lancashire County Council, Calico Homes, the
ICB, and Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. In addition to sustained funding from the
National Lottery, Homeless Link, and The Tudor Trust, our growing reputation has positioned us well to
secure support for future developments.
We are happy to report that 2024-2025 has been a transformative year for Birchwood. From
environmental improvements and digital innovation to quality assurance and strategic development, the
organisation has continued to build on its strong foundations. With a shared commitment to those we
support and a clear plan for the future, Birchwood is well placed to lead, adapt, and deliver high-impact
support across West Lancashire and beyond.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our staff, volunteers, funders, and strategic partners for their
tireless efforts and collaboration. We especially thank our Board of Trustees for their continued, active
guidance in progressing major developments including the Heversham refurbishment, Ofsted registration,
financial strategy, and partnership innovation. Their leadership has been instrumental in enabling our
growth, resilience, and impact.
Financial review
The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities on page 14.
The charitable company's Balance Sheet as detailed on page 15 shows a satisfactory position with net
assets amounting to £2,216,122. This consists of designated funds of £1,285,126 for specific future
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Financial review (continued)
purposes as set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds and unrestricted general funds of
£930,996 for the day-to-day general running of the charitable company.
The charitable company continued to operate its systems of financial control and monthly reporting
throughout the year, with detailed controls in line with the requirements of grant funding bodies.
Lancashire Borough Council.
The expenditure in the year supported the key charitable objectives enabling the Centre to provide safe,
comfortable accommodation to people and the support and resources they need to make independent
decisions about their future.
Reserves policy
The Trustees consider it prudent to maintain unrestricted general funds at a level equivalent to
approximately six months of the charity's annual expenditure. This policy is designed to ensure the
financial stability of the organisation and its ability to continue delivering vital services in the event of
unforeseen funding shortfalls or delays.
As at 31 March 2025, unrestricted general funds stood at f930,996, which is slightly below the target level.
The Trustees acknowledge that the charitable company is close to meeting this policy's objective and are
committed to managing reserves to continue to meet this objective through careful financial management
and by continuing to deliver the outcomes that our service users need and communicating these outcomes
to our funders and donors.
Further details and analysis of the funds held by the charitable company are provided at note 20 of the
financial statements.
This policy is reviewed annually to ensure it remains appropriate to the charity's financial position and
strategic priorities.
Investment powers
Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association, the charitable company has the power to make any
investment, using the unrestricted general funds, as the Trustees see fit.
Future developments and strategic objectives
Birchwood remains committed to thoughtful expansion and long-term resilience. Priorities for 2025-2026
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Future developments and strategic objectives (continued)
include:-
• Completion of Heversham studio development
Bringing the new units into use by winter 2025 will mark a significant step in alleviating homelessness in
the borough.
• Technology rollout across services
Building on our counselling innovations, we will extend digital improvements to our housing and social
inclusion services. These upgrades will enhance user engagement and provide better data to demonstrate
our impact.
• Expanded use of external space
The newly developed outdoor space at the Foyer will become a hub for resident-led activities, creative
therapies, and community events, enhancing inclusion and engagement.
• Housing quality improvements
We will undertake a programme of improvements to our accommodation to ensure all properties meet or
exceed the community standard for supported housing. This includes upgrades to facilities, furnishings,
and communal areas to promote comfort, dignity, and independence.
• Counselling workforce investment
In response to growing demand and the complexity of client presentations, we will invest in counselling
posts that prioritise performance management, clinical supervision, staff retention, and resilience. These
will be underpinned by an enhanced digital system to support case tracking and service analysis.
• Service reshaping
Birchwood will reshape its services in alignment with the evolving external environment. This includes
realigning to the strategic direction of the National Lottery's new funding priorities and the NHS 10-Year
Plan. This work will ensure that our support model is fit for the future and responsive to sector
transformation.
Governance and Board development
We will continue to enhance Board effectiveness through structured training and development, recognising
the need for a collaborative and future-facing approach to governance. This will strengthen oversight,
leadership, and strategic risk management.
• HR system transformation
We will improve HR efficiency and impact through automation, AI-supported systems, and strengthened
organisational policies, allowing us to scale responsibly and better support our workforce
• Property investment strategy
We will scope opportunities for investment in community-based property assets that can serve as future
service hubs. This will ensure that our footprint evolves alongside local need and strategic opportunity.
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Future developments and strategic objectives (continued)
We will continue to expand and enrich our volunteering offer, introducing new development programmes
and hosting annual volunteer events. We will also lead and co-deliver Volunteer Week in collaboration
with local partners.
• Ofsted standards
We will continue working towards achieving and maintaining Ofsted standards across relevant services,
with a clear ambition to optimise our future rating.
• Risk management
We remain vigilant to sector-wide challenges, including inflationary pressures, workforce retention, and
commissioning changes. Our strategy includes strong partnerships, income diversification, and investment
in workforce wellbeing, placing us in a resilient position to navigate these challenges.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The Trustees, who are also the Directors of West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre 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), including Financial Reporting standard 102: The Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company and charity law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year
which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company
for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to: -
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
• make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which 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. The Trustees are also responsible for
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safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors
In accordance with company law, as Trustees of the charitable company, we certify that: -
• so far as we are aware, there is no relevant audit information (as defined by section 418 of the
Companies Act 2006) of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware; and
• each Trustee has taken all the steps that he or she ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make
himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitable
Auditors
The auditors, Alexander Myerson & Co Limited have offered themselves for re-appointment as auditors to
the charitable company.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companies.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: -
ED Hodgson
Mrs ED Hodgson
Chairperson
Dated: - 184 November 2025
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre (the 'charitable
preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (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 Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors'
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the
charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the
financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'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
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees' use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events
or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's
ability to continue as a going concer for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial
statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in
the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The Trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information
included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent
Auditors thereon.
Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent
otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
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Other information (continued)
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information
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
vhether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on th
vork we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, u
are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: -
- the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial
statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
- the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in
the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to
report to you if, in our opinion: -
- adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been
received from branches not visited by us; or
- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
- certain disclosures of Trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
- the Trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the
requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees.
Responsibilities of Trustees
As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities, 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, and for such internal
control as the Trustees determine 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 concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using
the going concer basis of accounting unless the Trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company
or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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 a Report of the Independent
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Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)
Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if,
individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of
users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed
below: -
As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement
in the financial statements, including how fraud may occur by enquiring of management of its own
consideration of fraud. In particular, we looked where management made subjective judgements, for
example in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering
future events that are inherently uncertain. We also considered potential financial or other pressures,
opportunity and motivations for fraud. As part of this discussion, we identified the internal controls
established to mitigate risks related to fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations and how
management monitor these processes. Appropriate procedures included the review and testing of journals
and key estimates and judgements made by management.
We gained an understanding of the legal regulatory framework applicable to the company and the industry
in which it operates and considered the risk of acts by the company that were in breach of these laws and
regulations, including fraud.
We made enquiries of management with regards to compliance with the above laws and regulations to
ensure that there were no breaches.
As part of our audit, we performed sample testing, agreeing the financial statements disclosures to
underlying supporting documentation and enquiries with management.
We did not identify any key audit matters relating to irregularities, including fraud. We addressed the risk
of management override of internal controls including testing journals and evaluation whether there was
evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
Our audit procedures were designed to respond to risks of material misstatement in the financial
statements, recognising that the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the
risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment.
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.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms
part of our Report of the Independent Auditors.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3
of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the
charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors' report and for
no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit
work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
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West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre
Paul Burns BSc BFP FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
Alexander Myerson & Co Limited
Statutory Auditors
Chartered Accountants
Alexander House
61 Rodney Street
Liverpool
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Dated: - 18" November 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the
year ended 31 March 2025
Income and expenditure
Note
Income
Donations
Income from charitable activities: -
- Grants and contracts for the provision of
supported accommodation, care, counselling,
advice and information
- Residents fees for supported accommodation
and care
Other trading activities
Income from investments: -
- Interest receivable on bank deposits
Total income
Expenditure
Raising funds
- Fundraising and trading expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
Other expenditure
3
4
4
5
7
8
Un-
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
Total
funds
2025
f
6,029
6,029
123,678
:
=
123,678
972,003 1,095,681
858,781
858,781
560
560
42,162
42,162
1,879,535
2.003.213
2,772
161
139,101
1,376,387
=
215,437
141,873
1,591,985
2,933
1,515,488
215,437
1,733,858
Total
funds
2024
2,407
874,364
851,809
1,120
16,479
1,746,179
4,709
1,465,915
Total expenditure
1.470,624
Net (outgoing)/incoming resources,
net (expenditure/income and
net movement in funds for the year
10
(18,195)
287,550
269,355
275,555
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds at 1 April 2024
20
18,195 1.928.572 1.946.767 1.671,212
Total funds at 31 March 2025
20
= 2216.122 2,216,122 1,246,767
The Statement of Financial Activities contains all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
Note
2025
2024
€
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: -
amounts falling due within one year
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General funds
14
15
16
21
20
20
20
640,151
244,887
1,485,288
1.730,175
(154,204)
1,575.971
2,216,122
1,285,126
230.996
203,838
1,684,832
1,888,670
(473,155)
1,391,252
537,320
531,252
1.415.515
1,946,767
18,195
2.216.122
1.928.572
Total funds
19,20
2,216,122
1246,767
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies
Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the charitable company.
Approved by the Board of Directors on 18" November 2025 and signed on their behalf.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: -
Mr A M Kershaw
Treasurer
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form an integral part of these financial statements.
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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2025
Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit for the financial year
Adjustments for: -
- Profit on disposal of tangible fixed assets
- (Increase) in trade and other receivables
- (Decrease) in trade and other payables
Net cash from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Disposal proceeds from the sale of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
Net cash from investing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivatents at the end of the year
Analysis of changes in net debt
19
14
15
16
14
2025
269,355
39,942
(10,234)
(42,162)
(41,049)
(318.951)
(103,099)
(148,841)
10,234
42,162
(96.445)
(199,544)
1.684,832
1,485,288
2024
275,555
39,090
(16,479)
(89,991)
(137,477)
70,698
(19,802)
-
16,479
(3,323)
67,375
1.617,457
1,084,832
Cash at bank and in hand
At
1 April
2024
1,684,832
At
31 March
2025
Cashflow
€
(192,544) 1,485,288
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
1.0
2.0
2.1
Statutory information
West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee,
registered in England and Wales. The charitable company's registered number and registered
office address can be found on page 1, legal and administrative information.
The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£).
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation of accounts
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note to these financial
statements. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom
and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Effective 1 January 2015) and the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities
Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and applicable accounting standards. The principal accounting
policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's
ability to continue as a going concern.
2.2 Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet
date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of
estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. In the Trustees' opinion
there are no judgements other than those disclosed in the policies below.
2.3
Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's
ability to continues as a going concern.
The Trustees have made no key judgements which have a significant effect on the accounts.
The Trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting
date that would have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of
assets and liabilities withing the nest reporting period.
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2.0
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
Accounting policies (continued)
Income recognition
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charitable
ompany is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Th
ollowing specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: •
•
voluntary income is received by way of donations and is included in full in the Statement of
Financial Activities when receivable;
• grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised in full in the
•
Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which they are receivable;
income from residents fees is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in
which they are receivable;
• deferred income represents funding received for future periods and is released to incoming
resources in the period for which it has been received;
• income from other trading activities, which comprises placement fees, is accounted for on a
receivable basis; and
• investment income, comprising of interest on bank deposits, is accounted for on a
receivable basis.
Donated services and facilities
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charitable company where this can
be quantified. Further analysis and information is provided in note 6.
Expenditure recognition
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities
on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are
allocated directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. These estimates are based on
staff time.
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Individual fixed assets costing f1,000 or more are capitalised at cost, including any incidental
expenses of acquisition.
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives as follows: -
Leasehold improvements
- varying between 8% and 33 1/3% on cost
Land and buildings
- 2% on cost less residual value
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2.7
2.8
2.9
3.0
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible fixed assets and depreciation (continued)
Office equipment
- 33 1/3% on cost
Computer equipment
- 33 1/3% on cost
Household goods
- 33 1/3% on cost
Motor vehicles
- 25% on cost
Fund accounting
Funds held by the charitable company are: -
• Restricted funds - these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes
within the objects of the charitable company. Restrictions arise when specified by the
donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes;
• Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricted general
funds for specific future purposes or projects; and
Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordance with the
charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Pension costs
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable for
the year are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Income from donations
Restricted
funds
Un -
restricted
funds
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Donations
- Individuals and organisations
:
6,029
6,022
6,029
6,022
2,407
2,407
egistered company number:
3383296 (England and Wales
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4.0
Income from charitable activities
Un -
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Grants and contracts for the provision of
supported accommodation, carc, counselling
advice and information:
Albert Hunt Trust
Big Lottery
Changing Futures
Community Food Project
Employability Pilot
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lancashire County Council
Local Network Fund
Mental Health Crisis Support
Minds Matters
Next Steps
Nationwide Community
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB
The Tudor Trust
The Veterans Foundation
West Lancashire Borough Council
107.358฿
16,320
123,678
8,000
27,747
. . . .
1,500
305,267
58,915
156,999
144,558
40,500
-
57,600
70,917
100,000
272,003
Un -
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
8,000
107,358
27,747
1,500
305,267
58,915
156,999
144,558
40,500
57,600
70,917
116,320
1,095,681
Total
funds
2025
87,855
-
2,000
153,457
56,901
32,000
157,000
140,399
40,000
37,075
57,600
38,771
4,986
66,320
874,364
Total
funds
2024
Residents fees for supported
accommodation and care: -
Housing benefit
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
Residents service charges
Supporting People contract income
672,670
30,006
156.105
858,781
672,670
30,006
156.105
858,781
607,610
94,998
27,122
122.079
851,802
Housing benefit is stated after taking into account any losses arising from vacancies and absences.
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Income from other trading activities
6.0
Student placement fees
Donated services and facilities
Un-
Restricted
restricted
funds
funds
f
:
560
560
Total
funds
2025
560
560
Total
funds
2024
1,120
1,120
7.0
2025
2024
Donated facilities
16,320
16,320
16,320
16,320
The Trustees acknowledge the contribution made by West Lancashire Borough Council for their
continued support in providing, on a rent free basis, the four Heversham, supported accommodation
based properties currently used by the charity to provide housing support for homeless young
people. The value placed on this contribution by the Trustees is £16,320. The incoming equivalent
is recognised within incoming resources and is included within grants and contracts for the
provision of supported accommodation, care, counselling, advice and information.
An equivalent charge is included within charitable activities, provision of supported
accommodation, care, counselling, advice and information.
During the financial year, the charitable company commenced significant refurbishment works of
the four properties at Heversham, with a view to providing upgraded, modern, fit-for-purpos
facilities to prevent homelessness and to provide accommodation for those in housing need.
Raising funds
Restricted
funds
Fundraising and trading expenditure: -
Community food project
2,772
2,772
Un -
restricted
funds
€
161
161
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
2,933
2,933
4,709
4.702
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8.0
Expenditure on charitable activities
Provision of supported accommodation,
care, counselling, advice and information: -
Directors' remuneration and costs
Directors' pension costs
Staff salaries and costs
Staff pension costs
Staff recruitment costs
Telephone
Advertising
Printing, postage and stationery
Computer maintenance and internet costs
Cleaning materials and waste disposal costs
Repairs, renewals, refurbishment and
security costs
Rent
Rates
Heat and light
Insurance
TV licence and costs
Life skills and removing barriers
Room hire
Counselling costs
Resident's activities and events
Staff training and well-being
Health and safety costs
Subscriptions
Travel expenses
Volunteer expenses
Service development and accreditation
awards
Motor expenses
Sundry expenses
Depreciation: -
- Leasehold improvements
- Land and buildings
- Office equipment
Balances carried forward
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
- 22 -
Un -
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
Total
funds
2025
€
5,714
457
69,646
1,664
-
1,646
20
23
4,027
-
476
16,320
193
338
658
33,849
2,977
412,594
10,830
6,917
12,121
209
2,414
42,989
20,514
89,894
244,219
17,987
46,679
6,881
9
6,054
27
570
418
373
892
51
151
66
4,370
152
2,168
14,345
161
120,631
295
8,302
5,700
5,838
950
4
684
23,612
2,750
:
188
645
=
3,133
114.315
1,140,480
39,563
483230
12,494
6,917
13,767
229
2,437
47,016
20,514
90,370
260,539
18,180
47,017
7,539
2,168
14,354
6,215
120,658
865
8,720
6,073
6,730
1,001
155
750
27,982
2,902
188
645
3,133
1,254,795
Total
funds
2024
323311
14,691
-
14,657
789
1,840
47,805
16,173
73,366
245,601
28,105
67,908
6,817
1,153
4,618
11,811
86,758
4,792
12,111
5,269
12,712
1,970
140
70
19,619
3,526
3,005
1,211,268
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Expenditure on charitable activities (continued)
Un-
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
€
Provision of supported accommodation,
carc, counselling, advice and information: -
Balances brought forward
- Computer equipment
- Household goods
- Motor vehicles
(Profit) on disposal of fixed assets: -
- Motor vehicles
Managing and administering the charity: -
Directors' remuneration and costs
Staff salaries and costs
Audit fees
Accountancy and bookkeeping services
Professional and legal fees
Foyer accreditation and development
Bank and credit card charges
Total expenditure on charitable activities
114,315 1,140,480
1,254,795
1,211,268
:
7,567
7,567
6,001
3,454
22,408
6,001
22,408
4,139
27,847
114,315
(10.234)
(10.234)
1,166,222
1,280,537
1,246,708
Un-
Restricted restricted
Total
Total
funds
funds
funds
funds
2025
€
€
2024
1,008
12,291
552
5,275
5,531
129
24,786
139,101
5,974
72,810
5,748
55,144
67,258
1,892
1,339
210,165
1376,387
6,982
85,101
6,300
60,419
72,789
1,892
1,468
234.951
1,515,488
92,703
5,700
51,698
66,321
1,400
1,385
219,207
1,465,215
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Other expenditure
10.0
Un -
Restricted restricted
funds
funds
€
Development and furtherance expenditure: -
Staff salaries and costs
Staff pension costs
Staff recruitment costs
Telephone
Computer maintenance and internet costs
Repairs, renewals and refurbishment costs
Heat and light
Life skills
Staff training and well-being -
Motor expenses
Professional and legal fees
-
:
:
Net movement in funds for the year
89,287
1,477
720
22511
39,547
868
7
744
20,334
39.907
215,431
The net movement in funds for the year is stated after charging: -
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
89,287
1,477
720
15
22,531
39,547
868
7
744
20,334
39.907
215,437
=
=
Directors emoluments and other benefits etc (Note 11.0)
Staff costs (Note 11.0)
Auditors remuneration
Audit services
Depreciation
Owned assets (Note 14.0)
(Profit) on disposal of fixed assets
Rent
2025
f
49,979
670,599
6,300
39,942
(10,234)
260,539
2024
632,71i
5,700
39,090
245,60i
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03383296 (England and Wales)
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
11.0 Directors' emoluments, staff costs and numbers
The directors' emoluments during the year were as follows: -
2025
2024
Directors' remuneration
Social security costs
Directors' pensions
41,580
4,965
3,434
49,972
:
:
During the year the Chief Executive Officer was appointed as a non-voting director/Trustee. This
appointment was made to enable the charitable company to fulfil the reporting requirements of
Ofsted with the appointment of a Nominated Individual.
The staff costs during the year were as follows: -
2025
2024
f
Staff salaries and costs
Social security costs
Staff pensions
606,387
50,241
13.971
670,592
572,637
45,383
14,691
632,711
The number of employees whose employee benefits (Excluding employer pension costs) exceeded
£60,000 was: -
2025
2024
£60,001 - £70,000
1
1
The average number of full-time equivalent employees employed by the charitable company during
the year was made up as follows: -
Support staff, housing, homeless, mental health and inclusion social service
Administration
Director, Trustee and Chief Executive Officer
2025
16.0
7.0
1.0
24.0
2024
14.0
7.0
1.0
22e0
Twenty-four hour staff coverage is provided by the Centre, however, occasions sometimes arise
and the Centre is required to use the services of agency staff to ensure that staff coverage is
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
11.0 Directors' emoluments, staff costs and numbers (continued)
maintained.
12.0 Related party transactions and Trustees expenses
The Trustees did not receive any reimbursed expenses in either period.
13.0 Taxation
West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre has charitable status, registered number 1064270,
and is not subject to taxation by HM Revenue and Customs.
14.0 Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold
improve-
ments
Cost
As at 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Charge for year
On disposals
As at 31 March 2025
Net book value
As at 31 March 2025
As at 31 March 2024
132,068
132.068
131,880
=
Land and
Office Computer
buildings equipment equipment
468,451
-
=
468,451
1,935
645
2,580
465,871
466,516
9,399
=
9,399
3,978
3,133
22,288
5,421
20,542
16,773
37.315
7,690
7,567
15,257
22,058
12,852
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
14.0 Tangible fixed assets (continued)
Household
goods
€
Motor
vehicles
Total
€
Cost
As at 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
As at 31 March 2025
20,507
20.507
121,586
(30.324)
21,262
640,485
148,841
(30,324)
759,002
Depreciation
As at 1 April 2024
Charge for year
On disposals
As at 31 March 2025
8,198
6,001
11,199
87,432
22,408
(30,324)
79.516
109,233
39,942
(30,324)
118,851
Net book value
As at 31 March 2025
As at 31 March 2024
6,308
12,302
11,746
34,154
640,151
531,252
The charitable company had capital commitments at 31 March 2025 amounting to £Nil (2024: -
£Nil).
15.0 Debtors
2024
Other debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
1,609
63,142
180,136
244,887
169
18,550
185,112
203,838
Accrued income comprises income and funding for this current accounting period and which had
not been received at the end of the period.
Registered company number: -
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
16.0 Creditors: - amounts falling due within one year
Other creditors
Other taxes and PAYE
Accrued expenses
Deferred income (Note 17.0)
17.0 Deferred income
2025
73,300
14,453
66,451
153,204
24,737
10,807
94,726
342,885
473,155
18.0
19.0
2025
2024
Balance at 1 April 2024
Amount deferred in year
Released to Statement of Financial Activities
Balance at 31 March 2025
342,885
470,847
342,885
(342,885)
(470,847)
342,885
=
Deferred income comprises funding received in the current accounting period which is for services
not due to be undertaken until a future period.
Legal status of the charitable company
The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability
of each member in the event of winding-up is limited to €1.00.
Reserves
Balance at 1 April 2024
Net incoming resources for the year
Balance at 31 March 2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
1,946,767
1,671,212
269,355
275,555
2,216,122
1,246,767
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
20.0 Statement of funds
Analysis of movements in funds - current year
At
1 April
2024
Incoming
Outgoing Transfers
At
31 March
2025
Restricted funds
Big Lottery fund
Rent fund
18,195
:
18,195
107,358
16,320
123,678
(125,553)
(16,320)
(141,873)
:
:
:
Total restricted funds
Designated funds
Infrastructure fund
Fixed Assets fund
Heversham Refurbishment fund
Service Development fund
Workforce Development fund
General funds
Total unrestricted funds
Total funds
200,000
531,252
:
(61,013)
(29,708)
400,000
(40,431)
260,000
(79,012)
(34,981)
537320 1879535(124630)
1.928,572
1.879.535 (1.591,985)
1,946,767 2,003,213 (1,733,858)
138,607
138,987
640,151
(34,569)
34,981
325,000
180,988
(139,019)
930,996
= 2.216,122
= 2,216,122
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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
20.0 Statement of funds (continued)
Analysis of movements in funds - previous year
At
1 April
2023
€
Incoming Outgoing Transfers
At
31 March
2024
€
Restricted funds
Big Lottery fund
Complex Needs fund
Counselling fund
Homeless fund
Independent Supported Living fund
Rent fund
Veterans Inclusion fund
Total restricted funds
225
1,864
22,641
24,730
87,855
131,906
203,083
79,815
16,320
4.986
523,965
(69,660)
(103,724)
(160,894)
(1,864)
(36,535)
(16,320)
(102,872)
(491,869)
(28,407)
(42,189)
(43,280)
75.245
(38,631)
-
=
18,195
Designated funds
Infrastructure fund
Counselling Training fund
Ennerdale Mental Health Facility
fund
Fixed Assets fund
The Foyer Operational fund
Heversham Refurbishment fund
Service Development fund
Social Inclusion Café fund
Therapeutic Interventions and
Activities fund
Upkeep and Refurbishment fund
General funds
50,000
550,540
100,000
400,000
-
:
156,771
925,054
(136,386)
(39,090)
(752,153)
-
100,000
4,412
(8,583)
60,000
60,000
325.942
13s0r 124)
Total unrestricted funds
1,646,482
1,222.214
(978,755)
200,000
(50,000)
(20,385)
19,802
(272,901)
260,000
(95,829)
(60,000)
(60,000)
117.944
38.631
200,000
-
531,252
400,000
260,000
-
537,320
1928.572
Total funds
1671.212 1746,179 (1,470,624)
= 1,946,767
Big Lottery fund - This represents funding received from Big Lottery's Reaching Communities
runit, Funding has been used to fund saf salaries and associated costs together with related
Rent fund - This represents the four properties provided by West Lancashire Borough Council, on
a rent free basis, and used by the Centre for its activities and to provide supported accommodation.
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Registered charity number: -
1064270

20.0
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Statement of funds (continued)
Infrastructure fund - This fund is dedicated to strengthening the charitable company's
intrastructure to ensure sustainable and effective delivery of our mission and to facilitate th
ransition to environmentally sustainable practices and will bolster the charitable company's
strategic planning and business development capabilities to better prepare for future challenges and
Expenditure during the year includes staff salaries, investment in more
environmentally friendly motor vehicles and further development and enhancement of the
charitable company's information technology systems. The balance remaining on the fund will be
used to support the future costs of the project.
Fixed Assets fund - This fund represents the net book value of fixed assets held by the charitable
company. These are not liquid funds and are excluded from free reserves.
Heversham Refurbishment fund - The Trustees have agreed that funds should be designated for
the refurbishment of the Heversham properties which have historically been used by the charitable
company. Expenditure during the year includes the ongoing refurbishment of the properties. The
Trustees have agreed to maintain this fund at £325,000 at the year end, therefore ensuring that
sufficient funds are held to fund the remaining costs of the project.
Service Development fund - This fund has been established to drive the development and
introduction of innovative services and activities that support the well-being and empowerment of
young adults. Expenditure during the year includes staff salaries and professional and legal costs.
The balance remaining on the fund will be used to support the future costs of the project.
Workforce Development fund - This fund has been established to drive the recruitment, retention
and development and enhancement of skills for the workforce of the charitable company.
General funds - These represent the free funds of the charitable company and are not designated
for any particular purpose.
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Registered charity number: -
1064270

WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE
Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
21.0 Analysis of net assets between funds
Current year
Restricted Designated
Funds
funds
General
funds
Total
funds
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
are represented by:
Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors
Total net assets
Previous year
10,602
(10,602)
640,151
654,585
1,064,988
(2.610)
(133,992)
= 1,285,126
230,926
640,151
1,730,175
(154.204)
2,216,122
Restricted Designated
sunds
funds
General
funds
Total
funds
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
are represented by: -
Fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors
Total net assets
203,105
531,252
1,145,492
(184,910)
(285.492)
18,195
1,391,252
540,073
(2,753)
537,320
531,252
1,888,670
(473,155)
1,946,767
22.0 Pension commitments
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme
are held separately from those of the charitable company, being invested with insurance companies.
Pension costs charged in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable
by the charitable company in the year.
At the balance sheet date unpaid contributions of £Nil (2024: - f205) were due to the scheme.
22.0
Ultimate controlling party
The charitable company has no single party in ultimate control and has been controlled throughout
the year by the Trustees holding office.
Registered company number: -
03383296 (England and Wales)
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Registered charity number: -
1064270