WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE (A company limited by guarantee) 'BIRCHWOOD' REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Registered company number: _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number: _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Contents Page Legal and adminlstrative ioformatlon Trustees Report StY4ternent of TteeS Responsibilities Auditor$ Report 10-13 ststement of Financial Activities 14 BalAnce Shtet 15 Cash Flow Statement 16 Notes formlng part of the fmancial stitements 17-32 RegE3tered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Legal and administrative illformation Directors Trustees Mrs E D Hodgson- Chalerson Mr A E Owens- Vice Cl1rperson Mr A M Kershaw - Treasurer Ms S M Connell Mr3 G M Godson (Resigned 3110512026) Mr M W Hodgson Mrs D L Hughes Mrs H tA)wey Secretary Ms S M Connell Chief Exe¢ulive Offieer Ms S M Conn¢ll Worklng name Birchwood Reglstered company number 03383296 (England and Wal&8) Registered charlty number 1064270 Registered office and primcipal charity address 64 Heversham Birch Green Skelmersdal¢ Lancashirc WN8 6(¥2 Allditors Alexander Myerson & Co Limited Registered Auditors 61 Rodney Street Liverpool Merseyside LI 9ER Bankers The Royal Bank of Swtland plc Chatham Customer Servic¢ C¢ntre Waterside Court Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4 4RT Registered company number.. . 03383296 (England ¢d Wales) Regis(ered charity number." _ 1064270
WEST LA.NCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of th¢ ¢haritablc company for the year ended 31 March 2026. Legal and athninistrative infonnalion set out on page I foTmS part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the Memorandum and Articl&q of Association of the charitable company and th¢ Statement of Recommended Practice- Accounting and Reporting by Chariti¢s. Governance structure Governing document The organisation is a charitable company lirnit by guarantee, incoTporated on 9 June 1997 and regislered as a charity on 9 September 1997. The cornpany is established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association which establish¢d the objectives and activities of the charitable compAny' both dated 9 June 1997, as am¢nded by Special Resolution r¢gistered at Companies House on 15 April 2015. In the event of the charÉtabl¢ company being wound up the Tlustees are rquir&J to contributc an amount not excceding £1.00. Appointmenl of Tn&ylees The Directors of the charitable company ar¢ its Tnte£S for the purpose of charity law and tILroughout this report are collectively r¢ferred to a5 Trust¢es. Trustees who s¢rved during the year and up to the date of this report are d¢tailed on page I, legal and athninistrative information. In accordance with the M¢moTandura and Arti¢l&s of Association for the cbaritabl¢ ¢ompany Trustees are elected at the Annual G¢neral Meeting with one-third standing down each year to provide a balan betw¢¢n continuity and experience and, th¢r¢fore, providing the oprt[ltY for new people to join the Board. Those standing down may put themselves forward for re-election. Tri¢sÉee tnduction and iraining Ncw Trnstees participate in an induction programme in order lo fully acquaint themselves with the activiti&8 and ethos of the Centre. All TrustCC5 are encouraged to participate in relevant training and developm¢nt, which enhances their understanding and capabilities in thcir rolc &s a Trustee. Boardfunctioning The Board of Trnstees meets quarterly or as de¢med n¢cessary throughout each financial year. The Board comprises all s¢rving Trustees, all of whom have voting rights. In addition the Board may set up sub- ommilte¢s with co-opt¢d m¢mb¢rs for specific purp)ses only. Decisions with implications for the orgallisatlOD 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. The Chief Executive oificer bas been appointed as a non-voting Trustee of the charitabl¢ company in Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity ntimber." _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHTRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Governance $tructure (continued) Boardfynctioning (¢ontinued) order to ensure Complian with Ofsted and the requirement to appoint a Nominat¢d Individual. Risk management The Trustees have examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which th¢ chaLitabl¢ company may face and confirni that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced so that th¢ necessary steps can b¢ tak¢n to l¢ssen these risks. Organuational structhre Overall responsibility for policy and the direction of the tharitsble company rests with the Board of Trustees. The Trustees employ a full-tim¢ Chief Executive Officer and a staff team to deliver the services of the charitable company. To mandge the charitable company effectively th¢ Chief Executive Officer has authority dclegated from th¢ Trnstees for all strategic, opcrational, financial. quality assurance and human r¢source matters. Operational decisions of the ¢haritabl¢ company are taken by the Chief Executive Officer who is also responsible for managing projects through the staff team and for ensuring Ihat all strategic and operational requiremeuts are met. Objectives and activilies The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are set out in the Articles of Association and can be best surnmarised by the Vision and Mission statement as follows: _ Vlon Birchwood remains committed to its vision of changtng the lives of young people, adults and comrnuniti for the better, by cr¢ating places of hope and belonging by enabling individuals and communities to realise th¢ir potential. Migsion Birchwood is d¢di¢ated to the prevention of youth and adult homclessnesg, 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, ind¢p¢nd¢nt living supporl community intetvenlions, inclusion cafes, community shops and programmes of holistic interyentions. Public beneflt Th¢ Twstees have considered th¢ ChaTity Commission 8uidance regarding public benefit and are content that the charitable company has met the requirem¢nts as a result of the objectives and activities described above. RegtStered company nE4mber.' _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Aehlevements and perfornianee This year Birchwood has had to balance stability with change. Services have continued to operate in a context of high demand, supporting people facing homelessness, poor mental h¢alth and increasing complexity in their lives. At the same time, the OTganisation its¢lf has been developing, with a clear focus on strengthening how it operdtes and ensuring it is sustainable for the tLWe. What remain5 clear is the importance of Birchwood's work. Behind the activity and reporting ar¢ individuals who ne&J consistcnL reliable support at difficult points in their lives. The MmItM¢t of staff. volunteers and partners continues to make that possible. The Board is confident in the organisalion's dire¢tion and in its ability to continu¢ d¢v¢loping in a way that is llnded, responsible and aligned to its pu08¢. During 202512026, Birchwood has continued tr) deliver consistent servi$ in 8 d¢manding environment, while taking me&8ured steps to strengthen the organisation for the ture. In recent yvars. the charitable company has grown SI]ir]Cant1Y in t()th scale and complexity, with income increasing and workforce and service delivery expanding accordingly. Trnstees have been Clear that this growth must b¢ matched by stronger governanc4 clearer strncttres and more effective use of systems and infonnation. Throughout the year, the Board has focused on maintaining sVice quality, m8J]aging risk and ensuring that the organisation is set up to sustain its impact over time. Birchwood has provided ongoing support to approxTmately 2.IJXI Tndividuals across accommodalion, mental health aEHI social inclusion services. Through this suppor¢ individuals were able to avoid homelessn¢ss, maintain accommodatio improve wellbeing and progress towards greater independence. Trustees remain committed to strengthening how this impact is mcasurcd and reported, cnsuring that evidence of outcomes continues to develop alongside the organisation. During the year. Birchwood secura a range of grant and philanthropic funding to support service delivery, organisational d¢v¢lopm¢nt and tUre growth. Funding was secured to support the Heversham development, homelessness pventiOn initiative4 specialist support programmes, wellbeing services and community projects. Several ol these awards extend into 2026127, providing additional stability and supporting the charity's ability to deliver sustainable outcomes for the people and collllnunities it serves. The Board reco18¢ that behind each outcome is an individual facing significant challenges. While perfom]ance rneasures provide important evidence of effectiveness. the Board remains focused on ensuring that services continue to provide compassionat4 person-centred support thal enables individuals to achiev¢ lasting change. People supported Approximately 3.200 individuals made contact with Bir¢hw(x)d's services. Of those around 2,000 received ongoing support, whil¢ others were Si[M)s1cd to more appmpriate services. Registered Company nwnber." _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number." . 1964270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Achlevements alld performance (conlinued) Of those receiving ongoing support, 473 ac£essa couns¢lling services. 560 rccciv¢d mental health support, 613 engaged with social inclusion caf¢s and shops, and 171 received homelessness prevention support. Others participatcd in cr¢ative therapies and wellbeing activities. Outcorne monitorin& service data and feedback indicated Improvements in wellbeing, stability and independence for many servic¢ users, alongside reductions in lS1S presentation and increased engagement with wiaer support services. Servlce delivery Ac¢omm(Mlation services Temain central to Birchwood's impact. High occupancy a¢ross the Foy¢r and Complex NA ¢eds provision reflts Birchwood's mle in preventing homelessness by providing stability for people who would otherwise be at significant risL This enables individuals to move away from crisis, acc¢ss consist¢nt support and progress towards longer-t¢nn accommodation and indcp¢ndence. Throughout the year occupancy levels TaTha1n at around 99% denonstrating sustained demand and utilisation with 780/0 of individuals succcssfijlly moved on to more independent housing. This level of provision rq)resents a dirwt contTibution to homelessness pr¢v¢ntion within th¢ local area, reducing reliance on ¢mergency accommodation and supporting positive trnnsitions into lon8er-t¢rni housing. Trustees hav¢ also undertaken visits to services and engaged directly with staff, which has strengthened oversight and provided a clearer understanding of how servic£s operating in practice. beyond foTmal reporting. The Board has conlinued to focus on staff development, wellbeing and retention. recoLs1ng that service quality is directly linked to the Stren capability and stability of the W0forCe. R¢cruitm¢nt was challenging in some service areas during the year, reflecting wider pressures asS the health and social e workforc¢. Volunteers Birchwood continues to benefit from the contribution of approximately 49 volunteers. who supported service d¢livery, community activities and organisational development during the year. Volunt¢¢rs contribulcd an estimated 3.(M)O hours. supporting a rang¢ of activity including direct ¢ngagetnent, community-based support, administTation and wider organisationa] initiatives. It is recolSed that volunteering is not only Irnrtant in extcnding capacity but also plays a key role in promoting social inclusion, stren8thening community connections and providing OPPOTtuThRties for individuals to build confidcnce, skills and purpose. Strengthening volunteer engagement is an area of ongoing focus, ensuring that this contribution continues to d¢velop in liu¢ with the organisation's growth and community role. Regislered company number.. _ 03383290 (England ond Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Achievements and peTformance (eontinlled) Organi5ational improvement In response to Birchwood's growth Trustees have maintained a clear focus on ensuring that goveman¢e and organisational aThanBements keep pace. Project R¢ignit¢ has been an integral part of this work, strengthening workforce structure, clarifying accountability, improving perfonnance manag¢m¢nL making better use of automation and streamlining scrvices to ensure th¢y are effective and cost-conscious. The progrdmme has also focused on improving the working environm¢ni for staff, seTvice useES and voluntea5. Ileversbam development The development of OUT HeveTsham properti¢s has been a major strategic priority thToughout the year. the anticipated total investment for this Project is £772.(X)O. The Board are clear that this is not simply a property development, but a k¢y part of Birchwood's response to horn¢lessness prevention. The scheme bas been design¢d to provide high-quality, self-contained accoTnmodation that supports stability. r¢¢overy and progression towards independence. Delivery has presented challenges, particularly in relation to timescales and compl¢tion. Delays to the project meant that accomrnodation became available later than originally planned. r¢quiring ongoing managanent att¢ntion throughout the year. The first phase has now reached completion and is ray for occupation. Partnershlps TNstees recognise that Birchwood's impact is supported by effective partnership working. During the year, the organisation has Continu to work with local authorities, commissioners, health partners, housing providers and COThllnunity organisations to SUp)rt delivery, str¢ngthen pathways and maximise outcomes for Service users. These relationships are crucial and an important part of how Birchwc>od delivers its services and r&%ponds to local na. Thanks All Board MeberS would like to thank staff, volunteers. partners and fund¢rs for their continued contribution throughout the yffar. Their cominitment and hard work is central io Bir¢hwood's ability to deliver support and continue developing as an organisation. Throughout the year, Trustees continued io giv¢ their tiTne, cxpertise and independ¢nt overSit to support the effective governance of Bir¢hwood and the delivery of its charitable objectives. Flnallcial review The results for the year are shown in the Statcmcnt of Financial Activities on paEe 14. Registered company number." _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Regislered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Flnanci21 review (coDtinued) The charitable company's Balance Sheet as detailed on page 15 shows a satisfactory posilion with net assets amounting to £2.039.957. This consists of r¢stricled funds of £165.136 rclating to specific projccts, designated funds of £1,265.862 for sp¢cific future PUTfM)ses as set aside by the Trustees out of uaTtrIcted general funds and unrestrict¢d general ndS of £608,959 for the day-to-day gen¢Tal running of the charitable company. The charitable company continued to operate its systems of fiTw]ci21 control and monthly reporting throughout the y¢ar, with d¢tailed controls in line with the requirements of grant funding bodi¢s, The Tste would like to thank these grant funding bodies for their contributions during the financial year and for their continuing support. The Trustees are fillly aware that if the Centre is to continue operating successfiilly, it must continue to seek funding from a broad range of ag¢n¢ies. In particular the Trustees would wish to acknowledge the long-tern] support of Lancashire County Council and West Lancashire Borough Council. The expendiknr¢ in the year supported the key charitable objectives enabling the Centr¢ to provide safe, comfortable accommodation to ppIC and the support and resources they need to make independent de¢i$ions about their future. Reserves pollcy The Trustees Consider it prudent to maintain unrestrictcd general funds at a level equivalent to approximately nine months of the charity's annual expenditure. This policy is designed to cnsure th¢ financial stability of the organisation and its ability to continue delivering vital services in the event of unforeseen fvnding shortfa]Is or delays. A5 at 31 Mar¢h 2026, unrestricted general ndS stood at £608,959. which is below the target level. The Trustees acknowledge that the charitable company continues to seek to increase its r¢s¢rves to mect this objective through careful financial management and by continuing to d¢liver the outcomes that our service users need and communicating these outcomes to our fimders and donors. Further details and analysi5 of the funds held by the charitable company ar¢ provided at Dot¢ 20 of the financi statements. This policy is vIew¢d annually to ensure it remains appropriate to the charity's financial position and strategi¢ priorities. Investment powers Und¢r th¢ Memorandum and Articles of Associatio the charitable company has the power to make any investtnent. using the unrestricted general fimds, as the Trustees see fit. Registered company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AI%D INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Future developments and strategi¢ obje¢tives Trustees ar¢ focused on sustaining quality while strengthcning the organisatio Priorities for 202612027 include.. - ernbedding the next phase of Project Reignit¢ including implem¢ntation of revised structur¢s and improved perfomiance management arrangements; ensuring the successful operation of Hev¢rsham and continuing to develop acc4)mmodation pathways that prevent homelessness. introducing improved ways of measuring and reporting outwmes to improve rq)orting of service- user progress and impact; continuing to strengthen impact measurement and rqK)rting arrangements to align wxth emerging Charity SOIiP requir¢m¢nts and sector best practice. maintaining a strong focus on seCe quality, safeguardin8 and organisational risk. and continuing to develop partnerships and diversify incorne to siipport long-terni hture. Trustees ren1n clear that progress should be measurt purEKJs¢ful and consistent with Birchwood's purpose. Statement of Trustees R¢$ponsibilities The Trustees, who are also the Dir¢ctors of West Lahire Crisi5 and Inforniation Centre for the purposes of company law, are restM)nsible for preparing the TNstees Report and the financial stat¢m¢nts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting StsndaTds (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practic¢), including Finallcial Reporting standard 102: The Financial R¢porting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ir¢land (United Kingdom Oenerally Accept¢d Accounting Practice). Company and charity law requires the Trustees to prepa financial statements for each financial year which give a tru¢ and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resource4 including the income and expenditure, of th¢ ¢haTitable company ror that petiod. tn preparing these financial statements th¢ Tnte&S are rquired to: . select suitable accounting policies and then apply theln consistently, obs¢rv¢ the methods and principles in the ChaTiti&s SORP. • make judgements and estimates that ar¢ reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards hav¢ b¢¢n follow¢d, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. and prepare the financial statements on the going concern b&sis unl¢&8 it is inappropriate to presume that the charitabl¢ MpanY will continue in business. The Trustees are rcsponsibl¢ for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial posttion of the charitable cotnpany and enable tbem to ensure that the financial statements coniply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees ar¢ also r¢sponsibl¢ for R¢Stered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) ReStered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Trustees Report for the year ended 31 March 2026 Stat¢meDt of Trustee5 Responsibilities (continued) safeguarding the asscts of th¢ charitable company and hence for tsking reasonable steps for th¢ prevention and ddection of fraud 2nd other irregularities. Statement as to disclosure of infonnation to auditors In accordance with company law. as Trnst¢es of the chaTitablc company, we certify that: . so far as we are aware. there is DO relevant audit infom]ation (as defined by section 418 of the Companies Act 2006) of which the chatitsble company's auditors are unaware. and eath Trustee has taken all th¢ st¢ps that he or sh¢ ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to make himself or herself aware of any relevant audit infonnation and to estsblish that the charitable company's auditors are awar¢ of that infonnation. Auditors The audttors. AlexandeT Myetson & Co Limited bave offered themselves for re-appointment as auditors to the charitsble company. This report has been prepar in accordan wlth the SpIal provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: . Mr5 E D Hodgson Cha Dated; . 26 Aug 2D26 Regislered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE rt of the Inde endent Auditors to the Members of West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre Opinion We have audited the financial statements of West Lancasbire Crisis and Infornjation Centre (the 'charitable company,) for the year ¢nd¢d 31 March 2026 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activiti¢s, th¢ Balance Sh¢¢t, Cash Flow Statemenl and notes to the financial stat¢m¢nts, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial rertIng framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United KTrngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the fanCIal statements: _ give a trne and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 and of tts inwming resourc¢s and applicalion of rasources, including its income and cxp¢nditur¢, for the year then ended. have b¢¢n properly prepar in accordan with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basi5 for opinion Wc conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and appli¢abl¢ law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the AuditOTS' responsibilities for the audit of the financial stat¢ments se¢tion of our report. We are ind¢p¢nd¢nt 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 r¢spon5ibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufflcient and appropriate to Provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating lo going collcern In auditing the financial statements, w¢ have Conclud that the TnLStees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work w¢ hav¢ perforni, w¢ hav¢ not Identifi any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively. may cast si1ficant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continu¢ as a going ¢on¢¢rn for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibiliti&8 of tbe Ttte5 with respect to going concern are d¢scribed in th¢ levant sections of this repoTL Other Informatlon The Trustees are responsible for the other information. The other infomation comprises the tnfonnation included in the Annual ReporL other than the financial statements and our Report of the End¢pendent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on th¢ financial stat¢m¢nts docs not wver th¢ othu inforniation and, except to the extent othenvise explicitly stated in our rq)ort, we do not ¢xprass any forn) of assurance cL)nclusion thereon. Registered company number." . Q3383296 (Englond and Wales) Registered charity number." . 1064270 io
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde endent Auditors to tbe Members of West Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre Other information (eontinued) In connection with our audit of the financial stat¢ments. our responsibility is to read the other infomation and, in doing so, consider whether the other infornlation is materially inconsistent with the financial Statem¢nts, er our knowledge obtained in thc audit or oth¢rwise appears to be materially misstated. If wc identify such material inconsistencies or apparent malerial MisstatCnts, we ar¢ required to d¢terniine whether this gives ris¢ to a rnaterial misstaten]ent in the fitwicial statements themsclv¢s. If, based on tbe work w¢ have p¢rforn]ed. we conclude that there is a nterIal misstat¢ment of this other infomiation, we are r¢quired to report that fart. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2(N)6 In our opinion, bas on the work und¢rt&ken in the course of the audit: . th¢ itiforniation given in the Report of the Tntee$ for the financial year for which the financial stalem¢nts are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and th¢ Report of th¢ Trustees bas been prepared in accordance with applicable legal r4uirements. Mydtters on whlch we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and undeTStallding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in th¢ course of the audit, we hav¢ not id¢ntifi¢d materi81 misstatements ITh th¢ Report of the Tnlstees. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Compani¢s Act 2006 requires us to report to you if. in our opinion: . adequate accounting records have not been kept or r¢kns ad¢quat¢ for our audit have not be¢n received from branches not visit1 by us" or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting rttord5 and rettns. or certain disclosures of Trustees, r¢mun¢ralion specified by law are not made. OT w¢ have not received all the inforn)ation and explanations we require for our audit. or the Trustees were not entitled to take advantage of the small companies exemption from the requirem¢nt to prepare a Strategtc Rq)ort or in prepating the Report of the TTUStees. Responslbiiities of Trustees As explain more fully in the Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities, the TTUStees (who are also the directors of the oharitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible foi the preparation of the finallcial statemcnls and for IKing satisfied that they give a ttu¢ and fair vi¢w, and for such int¢mal control as the Trustees deterniine is necessary to enable the Preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatemenL whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statenient4 the TnteeS are resnsIble for assessing the chaTitable company's ability to continue &s a going concern. disclosin& as applicable, Matt related to going concern Rnd using Ihe going con¢em b&8is of accounting unl¢ss th¢ TnteeS either intend to liquidat¢ the charitable company or to ¢¢ase operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responsibilities for the audit of the flnantial statements Our objectiv¢s are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether tbe financial ststements as a whol¢ are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Rewrt of the Independent Registered company nuniber.. _ 03383290 (England and Wales) Retered charity number.. . 1064270 li
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AIN'D INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde ndent Auditors to the Members of West Lancasbire Crisis and Information Centre Our responsibilities for the audSt of the financial statements {¢ontinued) 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 deted a material misstatement when it exists. Mis5tat¢ments can arise from fraud or ermr and arc considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to infiu¢nc¢ the ¢wnomic d¢cisions of users taken on the basis of thes¢ financial stat¢ments. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detail below: . As part of designing our audil. we deterniined mat¢rAality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the financial statement4 including how frdud may occur by enquiring of management of its own Consideration of fraud. In particular, we looked where management made subjective judg¢ments, for example in respect of significant accounting ¢stimat¢s that involved rnaking assumptions and considering ture events that are inherently uncertain. We also considerd wtential financial or Oth pressures. opportullity and motivations for fraud. As part of this discussion, we identTfied the int¢maI controls established to mitigat¢ risks r¢lated 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 leg81 TeguIatory framewo applicable to the company and the industy 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 r¢gulations to ensur¢ that there weTe DO breaches. As part of our audit, we perfomied sample testin& agreeing the financial state4nents disclosures to underlying supporttng documentation and enquiries with management. We did not identify any key audit matters r¢lating to irr¢gularities, including fraud. We addressed the risk of management override of internal controls in¢luding testing journals and evalualion whether th¢re was evidence of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. Our audit procedures were designed to reSlld io risks of material misstatement in the financial statements, recoLs1n8 that th¢ risk of not d¢t¢cting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than th¢ risk of not detecting one resulting from ernr. as fraud may involv¢ d¢lib¢rat¢ concealment. A furth¢r descriptTon of our [ponSibl11tics for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditotsresponsibilities. This description foms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable companvs members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Compmies Act 21K)6. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitabl¢ company's members those matters we are rul[ed to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the lIest extent pennitted by law, we do not accept or &ssume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the chantable company's members as a body, for our avdit work, for this r¢port. or for th¢ opinions we hav¢ fomi¢d. Regislered company numbér.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ J004270 12
WEST LAINCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE ort of the Inde endent Auditors to the Members of Wcst Lancashire Crisis and Information Centre Paul Burns BS¢ BFP FCA (Senior StatOry Auditor) Alexander Myerson & Co Limited Statutory Auditors CharÉered Accountants Al¢xander House 61 Rodney Str¢et Liv¢rpool LI 9ER Dated: . 2¢ Registered company number.. _ D3383296 (England and Wales) Regislered charity number.. . 1064270 13
WEST LAIS'CASHIRE CRtSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Statement of Finaneial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 31 March 2026 Totsl funds 2026 Total funds 2025 Restrlcted restrlcted funds fujjds Income and expenditure Note Income Donalions Income from charitable activities: . - Grants and contracts for the provision of supported aceornmodation, Care, couns¢llin& advice and information - Residents fees for supported a¢commodation and care Other trading activities Income from investments.. - - Inter¢st receivable on bank deposits 129.5(KJ 3,127 132,627 6,029 88,720 358.051 446,771 1.095,681 1,025,164 1,025,164 960 960 858,781 560 Total Income 218 17 195 1635 415 2 01)3 21 Expendfiture Raising funds - FundraisÉng and trading expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditur¢ 3.659 3,659 2,933 38.384 1,707,752 1,746,136 1,515.488 215 437 Total expenditure 53 084 17S8 496 1811580 1733 858 Net Incon)ingl(outgoiDg) resources, net incomel(expendlture) and net movement in funds for the year io 165,136 (341,301) (176,165) 269,355 Reconciliation of funds I'otal fvnds at l April 2025 20 2 216 122 2 216 122 1946 767 Total funds at 31 March 2026 Th¢ Slatem¢nt of Financial Activities contains all gains and lo&s¢s r¢cognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources ¢xp¢nded delive from continuing activities. The accompanying accouating policies and notes fom) an Integr part of th¢s¢ financial statements. R¢gistgred company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered clrity number.. _ J064270 14
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Balanee Sheet as at 31 March 2026 Note 2026 2025 Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 14 985,434 640,151 Current assets Debtors Cash at bayjk and in hand 15 74,180 155917 1230 097 244,887 1485 288 730 175 Creditors: _ amounts falling due within one y¢ar 16 175 574 Net current assets 1054 523 1575 971 Net assets 21 Funds Rcxtrlcted fullds Unrestricted funds Designated funds General fijnds 20 165,136 20 20 1.265.862 1.285,126 1874 821 2 216 122 Total funds 19, 20 The financial stat¢ments have been prepared in accordance with th¢ sp¢cial provisions of Part 15 of th¢ Companies Act relating to small Companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to membeT5 of th¢ charitable company. Approved by the Board of Directors on 26 Aug 2026 and signed on their behalf. ON BEHALF OF THE BOIUiD: _ Mr A M Kershaw Treasurer The accompanying accounting policies and notes forni an integral part of these financial statements. Registered companv number.. _ 03383296 (Englartd and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270 15
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Casb Flow Statement for the year ended 31 March 2026 Nots 2026 2025 Cash flow5 from operating aetivitie$ Operating (loss)Iprofit for the financial year 19 (176,165) 269,355 Adjustments for: _ Depreciation - Profit on disposaI of tangAbEe fixed a&sets Interest received - Decre&8e/(Increase) in trade and other receivables - Incrcas¢J(Decrease) in trade and other payablcs 14 38.204 39,942 (26,000) (10,234) (29,893) (42,162) 170,707 (41,049) 318 951 15 16 1¥4et eash from operating Activitie5 103 099 Cash flows from illv¢sting actlvities Purchas¢ of tangible fixed assets Disposal procccds frorn the saIe of tangible fixed assets Interest rcceiv¢d 14 (383,487) (148,841) 26,000 10,234 Net eash from investing activltles 327 594 96 Net (decrease) in cash and casb equivalents (329J71) (199,544) Cash and cash equivalents at th¢ beginning of the year 1485 288 1684 832 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year Analysls of ehanges In net debt At l April 2025 Cashflow At 31 March 2026 Cash at bank and in hand Registered company number.. _ 93383296 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270 16
WEST LANCASHIRE CtUSlS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financlal statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Statulory information West Lanc&shire Crisis and Infonnation Centre is a chwitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The charitable company's registered number and registered office address can be found on page I, legal and administrative inforniation. The prentatIOn currency of the financial statements Is the Pound Sterling (£). 2.0 Accounting policie5 Basis of preparation of accounts Th¢ financial statements have been prepared under thc historic cost convention with items Tecognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise statal in the r¢l¢vant not¢ to these financial stat¢m¢nl8. Th¢ financial statements have beffl prepar1 in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Chariti&s preparing their fmancial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and R¢publi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) (Effective l January 2015) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the Unit¢d Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2(K)6 and applicable accounting standards. The principaj accounting policies adopted in tbe preparation of the financial slatements are set out below. The charity constitutes a public benefit enlity as defined by FRS 102. Thc Trustees wnsider that thwe are no matsrial uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern. Critical aceounting Judgements and key sources of estimation uneertalnty 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 reFK)rted for revfflues and expenses during the year. Howev¢r, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimat&s. In the Trustees, opinion Ihcr¢ are no judg¢m¢nts othcr than thos¢ discl(psd in the policies below. Prep8r2tion of the 2eeounts on a going eonc¢rn bAsls The Trustees consider that theTe are no material uncertainties about the charitable company's ability to continues as a going concern. The Truste¢s have mad¢ no key judg¢ments which hav¢ a significant effect on the accounts. The Trustees do not consider tbat there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that would have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carying aTnount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period. Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Registered charlty number.. _ 1004270 17
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the fanCIAl statements for the yeAr ended 31 March 2026 Aecounting policies (¢onlinued) Income recognltion All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activiti&8 when the charitable cornpany is entitled to the income and th¢ amount can be quantifia with r¢asonable accuracy. The following specific policies ar¢ applied to particular categorie5 of inLX)me.' . voluntary income is received by way of donations and is included in fvll in the Statement of Financial A¢tivities when rcccivable" grants, including grants for the purchase of fix assets. are recoliSed in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in th¢ year in which th¢y are receivable" income from residents fees is credited to the Statement of Financial Activiti¢s in th¢ year in which they are receivable. deferred income represents funding rec¢ived for future period5 and is r¢leased to incorning resources in the period for which it h&8 been received; income from other trading activiti&s, which comprises plaLxment fees, is aw)unted for on a receivable basis. 8Ad investment income, comprising of interest on bank deposits, is accounted for on a receivable basis. Donated services and faelllties Donaied services and facilities are included at the value to lh¢ charitable company where this can b¢ quantified. Further analysis and infonnation is provided in note 6. Expenditure recognition Expenditure is recognTsed on an accn]als basis as a liability is incurr¢d. 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 Stat¢ment of Financial Activities on a basis des1Cd to rcflect the use of the resourc¢. Costs relating to a particular activity ar¢ allocated directly. others are apportioned on an appropriate basis. Thes¢ ¢stimate5 are based on staff time. Tangible red assets and depreciation Individual fixed ass¢ts costing £l,O(X) or more are capitslisd at cost, including any incidental expaLses of acquisition. Tangible fixed assets ar¢ d¢preCIat over their estimata useful lives as follows: . Leasehold improv¢m¢nts Land and buildings - varying between 80/0 and 33 1130h on cost - 2Q/o on cost less residual value Registered company number.. . 03383296 (Eiigland and Wales) Registered charity nz4mber." _ 1064270 18
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND tNFORMATION CENTRE Notes forrning part of the financi81 statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Accounting policies (eonllnued) Tanglble red assets and depreciation (continued) Office equipment Computer ¢quipment Hou5¢hold goods Motor v¢hi¢les - 33 113Yo on cost 33 1130/0 on Cost 33 1130/0 on cost - 25¥0 on cost Fund aceoullthig Funds held by the charitable company are: _ Réstrictedfunds - th&se are fU[S that Can only be used for particular r¢strirted purposes within the objeds of the chatitable company. Restridions atise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raisal for particular restTiet purposes; l)esignated funds - these are funds s¢t ]de by the Trustees out of unrestricted ger&I nds for specific fulure puryosaq or projects" and Unrgstncted g¢nerAI funds - these are funds which can b¢ US in aOrdanCe with th¢ charitable objects at th¢ discretion of th¢ Tn]st. Further explanation of th¢ nature and purpose of each fimd is included in the not¢s to th¢ financial stat¢ments. PensioD costs The charitable company operates a defined contrlbution pension schane. Contributions payable fr>r the year are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities. Income from donations Total funds 2026 TotAI funds 2025 Restricted restrAeted funds funds DorLations - Individuals and orgaDisations 132 627 Restered company number." . 033832961England and Wales) Regisiered charity numbey.. _ 1064270 19
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 Ivlarch 2026 Income from ¢haritAble activitie5 Total funds 2026 Total funds 2025 Restricted restricted funds funds Grants and eontraets for the provision of Supported accoMnJodatio care, counsellin& advice and information: . The Albert Gubay Foundation Albert Hunt Trnst Anned Forces Covenant Fund Big Lottery B & Q Neighbourly Foundation Changing Futures Community Food Project Lancashire Car¢ NHS Foundation Trust Lanc&shire County Council M¢ntal Health Crisis Support Minds Matters Next Steps NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB The Percy Bilton Charity Th¢ Tudor Trust West Lancashire Borough Council 45,21K) 45,200 8,000 12.500 12,500 107,358 io,c 10,000 27,747 1,500 305,267 58,915 156,999 144,558 40,500 57,600 67.698 157.000 67,698 157,1)00 40,(KK) 57,600 40,(X)O 57,600 4,700 4,7(K) 70,917 116320 Total fund$ 2026 Total funds 2025 Restricted restricttd funds funds Residents fees for supported accommodatiou and eare: _ Housing b]efit Rcsidents service charges Supporting Peopl¢ contract incom¢ 790,645 39,280 195 239 790,645 39280 195239 672,670 30,006 156105 Housing benefit is stated after taking into account any losses arising from vacanci¢s and absences. Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) ReglerEd charity number.. . 20 J064270
TST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CEN'fRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 MArch 2026 Income from other trading activities Total funds 2026 Total funds 2025 Restricted restricted fullds funds Student pla¢ement fees 960 960 560 Donated services and faelllties 2026 2025 Donated facilities The Tntee$ acknowlge the contribution made by West LanCashI Borough Council for their continued support in providin& on a r¢nt free basis, the four HeveTsham, supported accommodation based properttcs currently by the charity to provide housing support for homeless young peoplc. The value placed on tbis contribution by the Trustees is £16,320. The incomtng equivalent is reCols¢d within incoming rwurces aDd is included within grants and contracts for the provision of supported accommodation, Ca counselling, advice and infornialion. An equival¢nt charge is included within charitable activities. provision of supported accommodation, care, counselling, advice and inforniatio The charitable company has ntInued tbe significant refurt)TshTnellt works on the four prop¢rti¢s at Heversham, with a view to providing upgrada, modern, fit-for-purpose facilities to prevent homelessn¢ss and to provid¢ accommodation for thos¢ in housing n1. Raising funds Total funds 2026 Total fund5 2025 Restricted restricted funds funds Fundraising and trading expenditur¢: _ Community food project 65 69 Registered company nurnber.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) ReSleYed charity number.. _ 1064270 21
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes formlng part of tbe financial ststements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Expenditure on tharfitable activities Total funds 2026 Total runds 2025 Rcstricted restricted funds funds Prnvlsion of supported aeeommodation, Care, counselllD& advice Information: _ Directors, remuneration and costs DiTectors' pension costs Staff sa11¢S and costs Staff pension costs Staff recNitment costs Tel¢phone Advertising Printing, postage and slationery Computer mairttenancc and internet costs Cleaning materials and waste dISsaI costs Repai, renewals, refurbishment and securAty costs R¢nt Rates Heat and light Insuranc¢ TV licen and costs Life skills and r¢moving barriers Room hire Counselling costs Resident's activities and ev¢nts Staff training and well-being Health and safety costs Subscriptions Travel expenses Volunteer expenses Service deVelopmt and accreditation awards Motor expenses Sundry expenses Depreciation: . - Leas¢hold improvements - Land and buildings - Office equipment 65,211 5,915 593,711 13,149 65,211 5,915 606,515 13,149 39,563 3,434 482,240 12,494 6.917 13,767 229 2.437 47.016 20,514 12,804 13,999 19,754 877 73,651 25.075 13,999 19,754 877 73,651 25,075 4,000 16,320 103,783 314,497 18,722 59,918 8,608 2,771 6,573 16.857 82.405 6,595 7,106 2,938 12,758 3,426 335 107,783 330.817 18,722 59,918 8,608 2,771 6.573 16.857 85,405 6,595 7,106 2,938 12.758 3,426 335 90.370 260,539 18,180 47,017 7.529 2,168 14,354 6,215 120,058 865 8,720 6,073 6,730 I,ooi 155 750 27,982 2,902 53,696 1,560 53,696 1,560 6,548 645 6,548 645 188 645 Balances carried fornrd 36124 1523490 1559614 125479 Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Iyales) Registered charity ntsmber." _ 1064270 22
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Expendithre on chY4rltable activities (contillued) Total fuDds 2026 Total lunds 2025 Restricted restricted funds funds Provision of supported aeeommodation, C8re) counsellingl advi£e alld information: _ Balances brought fonvard 3A124 1523,490 1,559,614 1,254,795 - Computer equipment Household goods Motor vehicles rofit) on disFM)sal of fixed assets: _ - Motor vehicl 11.469 5,389 11,746 11,469 5.389 11,746 7,567 6,001 22,408 36 124 1526 094 1562 218 1280 537 Total fuuds 2026 Total fund$ 2025 Restricted restricted fund funds Managlng and administering the charity: _ DiTe¢tors' remuneration and costs Staff salaries and costs Audit fees Accountancy and IK)okkeeping servi Prof¢ssional and legal fees Foyer accreditation and development Bank and credit card charges 11,508 104,772 6.240 22,315 32,744 2,272 11,508 107,032 6,240 22,315 32,744 2,272 6,982 85,101 6,300 60,419 72,789 1,892 2.260 181658 183 918 234 951 Total expendl¢ure on charitable activities Regi¥tered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Regisiered charity number.. _ 1004270 23
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AliD IIYFORMATION CENTRE Notes forn]ing part of the finalleial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 Other expenditure Total funds 2026 Total funds 2025 Restrtcted restricted fullds funds Developmeut and further2ne¢ expenditure: _ Staff salaries and costs Staff pension costs Staff recn]itm¢nt costs Telephone Computer maintenance and int¢md costs Repairs, ren¢wals and refibi5hment costs Heat and light Lif¢ skills Staff training and well-being- Motor expense5 Professional and legal f 89287 1,477 720 15 22,531 39,547 868 14,700 30,260 44,960 744 20,334 16,825 16,825 10.0 Ntt movement In funds for the year The net movement in lld8 for the year is stated aftff charging: _ 21126 2025 DireGtors emoluments and other benefits ¢tc (Note I 1.0) Staff Costs CNote I l.0) AUditS remuneration Audit services D¢pre¢iation Owned assets (Note 14.0) (Profit) on disposal of fixed assets Rent 82,634 726,696 49,979 670,599 6,240 6,300 38,204 39,942 (26,(M)O) (10,234) 330,817 260,539 Registered comparty number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) ReStered eIrIty number.. . J004270
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 I 1.0 Dire¢tors' emoluments, staff costs and numbers The direclors, emoluments during the year wer¢ as follows: _ 2026 2025 Directors, remuneration Social security costs Directors, pensions 67,365 9,354 41,580 4,965 Th¢ Chi¢f Ex¢¢utiv¢ Officer is a non-voting directorfTn]stce. This appointment is to ensure that the charitable company fulfils its reporting requirements for Ofsted with the appointment of a Nominated Individual. The staff costs during the year were as follows: _ 2026 2025 Staff sa1]eS and costs Social security costs Stafypensions 646,630 66,917 606,387 50,241 The number of employees whose employee benefits (Excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60.000 was: _ 2026 2025 £60,001- £70,000 The average number of fijll-time equivalent employee5 employed by the charitable company during th¢ year was mad¢ up as follows: . 2026 2025 Housing servicGS ental Health s¢rvices Support ServIS Director, Trustee and Chief Executive Officer Twenty-four hour staff coverage is providal by the Centr4 however, occasions sometimes aTise RegEs¢ered company number." _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Res{ered charity number.. . 1064270 25
WEST LANCASHIRE CIUSIS AND INL FOILMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the yegr ended 31 March 2026 I 1.0 Director5, emolumeDts. staff costs and numbers (continued) and the Centre is required lo us¢ the services of agency stsff to ensure that slaff coverage is maintaincd. 12.0 Related party transaction5 and Trustees expens The Trust¢¢8 did not receive any reimbutsed expenses in either period. 13.0 Taxation Wgst Lancashire Crisis and Infornlation Centre is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part I l of th¢ Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applia to its tharitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charitabl¢ cornpany. 14.0 Tangible red assets Leasehold improve- Land and Office Computer ments buildlngs equipment equipment Cost As at l April 2025 Additions Disposals As at 31 March 2026 132,068 370,324 468,451 9,399 2,640 37,315 4,312 468 451 Depreciatlon As at l April 2025 Charge for year On disposals As at 31 March 2026 188 6,548 2,580 645 7,111 2.407 15,257 11,469 Net book value As at 31 March 2026 49 As at 31 March 2025 Registered company number.. . 03383296 (England and Wales) Regtstered charity number.. . 1064270 26
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 Mareh 2026 14.0 Tanglble red assets (¢ontlnued) Household good5 Motor vehicles Total Cost As at l April 2025 Additions Disposals As at 31 March 2026 20,507 6211 91,262 759,002 383,487 51262 1 102489 Depreefiation As at l April 2025 Charge for year On disposals As at 31 March 2026 14,199 5,389 79,516 11,746 118,851 38,204 588 117055 Net book value As at 31 March 2026 As at 31 March 2025 The charitable company had pital comrnitments at 31 March 2026 amounting to £Nil (2025: . £Nil). 15.0 Debtfjrs 2026 2025 Other debtors Prepayments Accru income 22.400 22,774 1,609 63,142 180 136 Accrued income COrnPTises In¢ and fullding for this current accounting period and which had not been receivd at the end of the period. Regislered company number." . 03383296 (England and Wale$) Registered charity number.. _ 1064270 27
WLST LANCASHIRF. CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ellded 31 March 2026 16.0 Creditors: . amounts falling due within one year 2026 2025 Othw edItorS Other taxes and PAYE Accruvd expenses Deferred income (Not¢ l7.0) 96,791 16,101 62,552 130 73.300 14,453 66,451 17.0 Deferred Income 2026 2025 Balance at l April 2025 Amount deferred in ycar Released to Statement of Financial A¢tiviti¢s 342,885 130 Balance at 31 March 2026 Defe¢d inc0e comprises fvnding e1Ved in th¢ accounting period which is for s¢rvi¢¢s not due to be undwtaken until a future period. 18.0 Legal status of the charitxble compaDy The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee )d ha5 no Share capitaI. The liability of each member in the event of winding-up is lirnitcd to £1.00. 19.0 Res¢rves Totsl funds 2026 Total funds 2025 Balance at l April 2025 Nel (outgoing)/incoming rOurC&S for the year 2,216,122 1,946,767 176 165 269 355 Ballnee at 31 March 2026 Registered company number." _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Restered charity number.. _ 1064270 28
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial ststements for the year enqled 31 March 2026 20.0 ststement of funds Analysis of movements funds - current year At l April 2025 Ineoming Outgolng Transfers At 31 March 2026 Re$trffi¢ted funds The Albert Gubay Foundationfynd B & Q Neighbourly Foundalionfund Brealing the Cyclefynd Hidden Voicesfund Property Maintenancefvnd Rentfvnd 45,2(K) 10,000 125,500 12,5(Ki 8,7iJl (15,064) {io,000) 30,136 125,500 9,500 (3,000) (8,700) Total restricted funds 218 220 165 136 Designated funds Infras¢n4Cturefynd Fixed Assetsfynd Heversham Refurbishmentfithd Service Developmentfvnd General funds 138,987 (119,986) 44,639 640,151 (12.204) 357,487 325,000 (417,075) 308,863 180,988 (136,349) (44.639) 1072 882 666 350 930996 1417195 608959 63,640 985,434 216,788 Total unrestricted fund$ 2 216 122 1417 195 175849 1874 821 Total funds Re&ryslered company number.. _ 03383290 (England and Wales) Registered charity number.. . 1064270 29
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND I,oRmATIoN CENTRE Notes forming part of the finydneial statements for the year ended 31 Marcb 2026 20.0 StAtement of funds (continued) Analysls of movements ill funds - previous year At l Aprit 2024 Incoming Outgoing Transfers At 31 Mareh 2025 Restricted funds Big Lotteryfund Rentfvnd 18.195 107,358 (125,553) Total restrlcted funds 195 123 678 141873 Designated funds Infrastructurefynd 21)0.(K)O Fixed AsseÉsfvnd 531,252 Heversham Refyrbishmentfvid 400.(K)O Service Developmenifvnd 260,(M)O Wororce Developmenifynd General fund$ (61,013) (29.708) 138,607 (40.431) (34.569) (79,012) (34,981) 1346 840 138,987 640,151 325,000 180,988 34,981 139 019 537 320 1879 535 930 996 Total unrestrieted fund$ 1928 572 1879 2 216 122 Total funds The Albert Gubay Foundation fund - This r¢presents funding received from The Albert Gubay Foundation. Funding has been used to fimd the staff salary ($t$ of a Life Style Counsellor, the balanc¢ on the fund will be used to fimd the future costs of the project. B & Q Neighbourly Foundation fund - This represents funding received from th¢ B & Q Neighbourly Foundation. Funding has been used to assist with the refurbishment costs of the Heversham property. Breaking £he Cycle fund - This represents donations received, these funds will b¢ used to investigate the root cause of hom¢lcssness in th¢ wming year, with the aim of correcting and preventing hom¢l¢ssn¢ss before it occuTr. HIden Yoices fund - This represents fimding received from the Arnied For¢¢s Covenant Fund. Funding has been used to fund couns¢lling and Iherapy costs, aimed primarily at war veterans. the balanc¢ on the fund will be uscd to fimd the future costs of the projecL Propety Maintenancefund- This repr&sents funding received from Fyld¢ Coast Medical Services RegEsÈered company rtumber.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Restered charity number.. _ 1064270 30
WEST LANCASHtRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE N<Jtes forming part of the finAncial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 20.0 ststement of funds (continued) and The Percy Bilton Charity. Funding h&s b¢¢n used to fi]nd property maintenance costs. Ren¢fund- This represents the four properties provid by W¢st Lancashire Borough Council, on a rent free basis, and used by the Centrc for its activities and to Provide supported accommodation. Infrastrurture fund This fund is dedicated to strengthening the charitable company's infrastNcture to ensure sustainable and eifxtive delivery of our mission and to facilitate the transition to environmentally sustainable practices and will bolst¢r the charitable company's strate8t¢ planning and busInS dclOpment Capabiliti to better prcpare for future challenges and opportunities. Expenditure during the year includ65 investtnent in mor¢ ¢nvironmentally friendly tnotor vehicles and further development and enhanc¢ment of the charitable company's infonnation te¢hnology systems. The balance ralThing on the fimd will be used to supN)rt the filture costs of the project. Fired A&setsfund- This fund represents the net book value of fixed assets held by th¢ clwitable company. These are not liquid funds and are excluded from fr¢e reserves. Heversham RefMrbishnnfuna - The Tnt¢¢S hav¢ agreed that funds should be designated for the refurbishment of the HevShaM properties which have historically been used by the charitable ¢ompany. Expenditure during the year in¢lude6 the ongoing refurbishment of th¢ properties. The balance renAainin8 on the fund will be used to SUp)rt the future costs of the Project. Serylte Development fund - This fill)d has been established to drive the development and intrvduction of innovativ¢ s¢rvices and activities that support the well-being and cmpowerni¢nt of young adults. Expenditure during the year includes staff salaries and professional and legal costs. Generalfunds - Th¢s¢ represent the free funds of the charitable company and ar¢ not designated for any particular pUrse. Registered company number.. _ 03383296 (Ertgland and Wales) Regislered charity number.. _ 1064270 31
WEST LANCASHIRE CRISIS AND INFORMATION CENTRE Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 21.0 ADaly$fis of net assets between funds Current year Restricted Designated funds funds General funds Total funds Fund balances #t 31 March 2026 are represented by: _ Fixed assets Current assets Creditors 985.434 280,428 985,434 779,629 1,230,097 170 175 574 L70,040 Total net a55ets Previou$ year Restricted Designated fimds funds General funds Total funds Fund balances at 31 March 2025 are r¢pr¢sented by: . Fixed assets Cutrent assets Cr¢ditors 640,151 640,151 654,585 1,064,988 1,730,175 133 992 154204 10,602 Total net assets 22.0 Pension Commitments The charitabl¢ company op¢rat&s a definal contribution pension scheme. The asset5 of the scheme are held separately from those of the cFtaritable company, being invested with insurance companies. Pension costs charged in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable by th¢ charitable company in the year. At the balance sheet date unpaid contributions of £Nil (2025: . £Nil) were due to the scheme. 22.0 Ultimate controlling party The chaTitable company has no single paty in ultimate wnlrol and has been controlled throughout th¢ year by the Tntee5 holding office. Regi51ered company number.. _ 03383296 (England and Wales) Regtered charity number.. _ J0642 70 32