Charity registered number 1065028 CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Trustees' Report and Accounts 31st March 2025
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Trustees Report and Accounts Contents Legal and administrative information Trustees' report Statement of trusteess' responsibilities Accountants' report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statments Page 1 2 7 9 10 11
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Company Information Management Committee Members Chairperson Papa Andoh Kweku Secretary Mrs Florence Okolo Treasurer Ms Victoria Neyu Community Representative Christine Millinyu Publicity Secretary Sessional work organiser Angela Ankeli Sessional worker Kene Umeh Observers Mr John O'Donnell Ms Shirline Hall Project Manager Ms Julie Asumu Food Bank Volunteer Nadege Matchoualeu Bilquee Ashan Accountants Family Financial Centre Accountants 20 Bombay Road Stockport SK3 9RF Bankers The Cooperative Bank 1 Balloon Street Manchester Registered address 4 Westerling Way Alexandra Park Moss Side Manchester Greater Manchester M16 7EJ Charity registered number 1065028
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity registered number: Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 1065028 The trustees are pleased to present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 Structure, governance and management Governing Document The charity is a registered unincorporated charity and is constituted under a constitution dated 25 June 1993(amended 14th December 1994 and 25 April 1997) and registered on 27 October 1997. Risk managment The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees The Charity is governed by its Board of Trustees as named on page 1. New trustees are appointed by existing trustees and serve for one year after which they may put themselves forward for reappointment. Trustee induction and training We deliver informal training by taking individuals through the history and background of Chrysalis. They are informed of the organisational chart; current service delivery; the need for Chrysalis as a support service; how Chrysalis makes a difference and relevant financial information; and our current weekly work plan. Objectives and activities for the public benefit Objectives The objectives of the charity are: • To advance education for the public benefit by providing advice and support particularly in respect of housing, social welfare benefits, unemployment and related topics. • To preserve and protect the good health of young persons who are or have been victims of abuse by the provision of advice and a counselling and support service. • To preserve and protect the psychological health of persons who are under stress as a result of struggling (through the effects of poverty, poor housing of similar factors) to care for their The activities of the charity The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through operating in the inner city area of Manchester since 1994. It was established and continues to offer a range of support and advocacy servcies to vulnerable young teenage parents; families and youths through a committed team of trained staff and volunteers, using a network of other servcies. The servcies offered are delivered in line with current governmental policies with an emphasis on carry out preventative work with families form a cultural prespective. This has led to the rapid development and expansion of our servcies over the last 25 years. 2
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity r 1065028 Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Achievement and performance Chrysalis Manchester offers a weekly Foodbank and various cooking activities where members prepare and share cultural dishes. These initiatives have sparked new social actions, with volunteers and supporters urging three community consultations to promote greater participation. Our membership in the Manchester Food Partnership has enhanced access to culturally diverse foods and significantly increased the number of families attending the Foodbank. This initiative has also facilitated interactions among individuals utilising other services, including family contact, English classes, sewing groups, IT for Many families and their children participate in our holiday clubs, which provide recreational activities, social social education, and hot meals. These clubs strengthen community connections and help us gather feedback to better understand local needs and tailor our services accordingly. Chrysalis Manchester has consistently provided a strong family support service, aiding family integration integration and helping them navigate social challenges. We have engaged in casework for families involved with Children's Services, applied to become a child contact centre, and successfully funded projects aimed at supporting care leavers and youth in care, particularly those nearing independence. These initiatives have highlighted gaps in recording, governance, and the capacity of our volunteers and board. We are actively working to address these challenges and build upon our existing efforts. The long lease provided by One Manchester eliminates instability and enables us to develop partnerships, seek funding, and collaborate with organisations like Manchester Children's Services. We have had productive meetings with this organisation to begin programs that will enhance our vision, governance, and capacity. During the 2024-2025 reporting year, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the centre. The trustees of Chrysalis focused on implementing meaningful, impactful, and sustainable projects despite uncertainties surrounding our relocation. Throughout these challenges, our members have remained committed to We participated in the "Together Trust' and Foodbank celebrations, recognising achievements throughout Manchester and the UK, and we were honoured to be invited to the House of Lords in Westminster, London, for this occasion. Chrysalis has supported numerous families facing various parenting and relationship challenges while advocating for specific cases that need urgent attention. We actively collect and distribute food to the community weekly, in partnership with Fareshare, to combat hunger, address the rising cost of living, and reduce waste. Collaborating with One Manchester, Groundswell and other funders, we are modernising the appearance of our centre. Our per capita funding contributions have gradually improved compared to last year, allowing us to enhance existing services and introduce new ones. We now offer a well-equipped contact space for separated parents who have custody of their children. We We also provide a 'Homework Club' for children ages 4 to 10, aimed at supporting those whose parents work long hours and cannot afford adequate care at home. Additionally, we facilitate family contact for parents who are separated from their children to meet at the centre to see their loved ones. We assist asylum seekers and others in the community by partnering with We Are Digital' to address immigration 3
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity registered number: Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 1065028 Apart from the regular services provided as shown in the Table, there were other services added in this year: 1 Student placement The Centre was given the opportunity to host and facilitate student placement from the University of Salford. This project is now becoming a an ongoing regular service of the Centre. We had 5 student placements in total in the reporting year: 1 social work and 4 mental health student nurses. 2 Immigration surgery The Centre is now working in partnership with Home Office Dallas court Reporting Centre in Salford to provide access to immigration advice to customers in the catchment area of Greater Manchester. We started to operate a drop-in service every fortnight which later became only available virtually - online/audio connection during lock downs following COVID-19 restrictions. Arrangements are now being put in place to revert to the face-to-face drop-in sessions. There was a draw back with the virtual connection because many of the clients were not computer literate and therefore were unable to access the virtual service. The Chrysalis Centre has partnered with a service called "We Are Digital". The service focuses on attending to people who have no or do not speak English to help them complete EU Brexit forms 11 people used the service in the reporting year. We have been able to meet and accomplish some of these objectives for the year; but there is still room for improvement in some areas where our targets have not been fully met due to staff shortage. This has not affected the quality and standard of our work at Chrysalis. A number of reasons have contributed to staff shortage and other resources for work but our major problem is inadequate and irregular funding and this has led to having to work with workers who are either uncomitted or irregular at work. At Chrysalis, we have not only developed a listening ear but we have also tried to support the clients to enable them find solutions to alleviate some of their problems so they can move on. We have included in our business plan, the yearly percentage increment on the above figures over the next three years. These projections will be dependent Although we are established as a local servcie for the benefit of families in this local community, we continue to get referrals from far the near due to the quality of our support serices offered to families. In this reporting year, our suppport for families has expanded to include both self, other agencies, local organisations of Black and Ethnic Minority migrants from other European countries, refugee families and young asylum seekers in Manchester. We continue to support families in order to compliment government policies based on the five outcomes of Every Child Matters by providing support for children, young people and families. Our focus therefore has been, to working in partnership with the relevant agencies to ensure we make our in-depth contribution in the support we offer these 4
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity registered number: Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 1065028 Financial Review We have been working with MACC (Manchester Alliance for Community Care) which is Manchester's local voluntary commmunity support, MACC has worked to help put a Business Plan together which included looking at the potential, Environmental, Social and tecnical (PEST). Advantages and disadvantages for the organisation. MACC has taken us through a SWOT Analysis looking at our Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunitities and Threats of the organisation. Based on this a new and viable Business Plan has been put in place, the main aim of our funding strategy is to ensure we raise grants from a variety of sources. The grant raising activity is divided into short term and long term goals, more money and diversify our types and sources of income. Funding & Sustainability Strategy The main aim of our funding strategy is to ensure we raise grants from a variety of sources. The grant raising activity is divided into short term and long term goals, more money and diversify our types and sources of income. • Short Term Within the next year, we will engage major donors in our grant raising efforts. The grants raised will be utilised to further our Development Plan Objective. An example is the relocation to the project to new premisees, probably a charitable trust, in supporting a process of organisational and strategic change that will allow us to pregress towards our five year vision of success. This change process is set out in this Development Plan. • Longer Term We are recalibrating our activities to fit in with our relocation to a major access position in the local community, The plan involves renewing contract arrangements with major providers in the areas of our core activities, e.g. Children's servcies and health commissioners. Further to our pursuit of a sustainable financial future, we propose to set up a charity shop which would be ideally located in our new premises. • Partnership Strategy We will seek out partnership-working opportunities on three levels: Strategic networking-ensuring we are well connected to others working in the field. Resource-sharing - for example, working with housing providers and community venues to ensure apporpriate accomodation for our activities. Joint service delivery - being open to opportunity to collaborate with other agencies in the delivery of activities. Key Strategic Objectives: During this period our key strategic objectives will be to: 1 Strengthen our governance, moving towards a more diverse board of trustees with a wider range of skills and knowledge. 2 Secure a major grant to cover the appointment of paid members of staff including an office manager with competence in adminstration and finance management, social workers and health care personnel. Professional working in relevant fields (Children's Services, Health etc.). Individuals (parents in need, concerned family members). Based on this, a new and viable business plan has been put in place. 3 Re-establish strong links with professionals in the statutory sector, including Childern's Servcies and Health. 4 Develop stronger links in other parts of Manchester. 5 Complete a move into new premises 5
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity registered number: Trustees' Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 1065028 Marketing Strategy • Professional working in relevant fields (Children's Services, Health etc.). • Individuals (parents in need, concerned family members). • Based on this, a new and viable business plan has been put in place. Building a new website. Reserves policy and going concern The unrestricted reserves at 31st March 2025 were £9,536.30 (31 March 2024 Surplus -£5,449.14) The trustees aim initially to address the deficit on unrestricted funds by now charging a fee for the accredited Cultural Parenting Course, the sewing classes, running programmes for the young people as well as charging for room hire within the building. We have also introcuced a gift aid form, from which we have had an initial positive response. In the longer term we would aim to establish free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level would provide sufficent funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. We have agreed to widen the scope of our services by becoming a hub to services offered in the community by other organisations. Room hire accruing from this, will supplement our unrestricted funds and bring viability intor the organaisation. Having conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, systems have been established. The committee took steps to mitigate those risks by including sustainable programmes and services into the business plan. The charity has worked positively on a Business Plan which included looking at the Potential, Environmental, Social and Technical (PEST) advantages and disadvantages for the organisation. The charity has also gone through a SWOT Aalysis which looked at the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of the Organisation. In doing this, the committee is intending to carry out extensive fundraising activities to expand the existing accomodation to include other sustainable The charity has begun to charge a nominal fee for its accredited training and plans to have more of its course/training programs accredited in order to address financial difficultiesby creating unrestricted funds. With regards to accommodation the charity continues to enjoy the benefit of a rent free period which has greatly help to address the financial difficulties. With regards to accomodation our social landlord and MACC as well as the charity continue to actively seek premises, which is mroe adequate for our growing services as expressed in the business plan. Plans for Future Periods The demand for our services is growing and it has been identified that we need a premises that is more suited to our requirements and delivery. We plan to operate as a community enterprise. This type of organisation will bring about financial sustainability. Therefore, we have applied to the following funders: Big Potential, Power of Change and Community Assets Transfer Services. 6
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities for the year ended 31 March 2025 The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for the period. In preparing the accounts the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • Observe the methods and principles of the charities SORP • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • Follow applicable accounting standards, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements and • prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue its activities. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Society and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charity Act 1993. the Charity (Accounts and Report) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Society and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report was approved by the board on 0/01/2026 and signed on its behalf. Papa Andoh Kweku Chair Ms Victoria Neyu Treasurer 7
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Accountants' Report Accountants' report to the trustees of CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) You consider that the Charity is exempt from an audit for the year ended 31 March 2025. You have acknowledged, on the balance sheet, your responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Charity Act 1993 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These responsibilities include preparing accounts that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity at the end of the financial year and of its statement of financial activities for the In accordance with your instructions, we have prepared the accounts which comprise the statement of financial activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes from the accounting records of the Charity and on the basis of information and explanations you have given to us. We have not carried out an audit or any other review, and consequently we do not express any opinion on these accounts. FFC Accountants Labyrinth Business Centre 43 - 47 Middle Hillgate Stockport SK1 3DG 00
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Statement of financial activities for the year ended 31 March 2025 INCOMING RESOUCES Incoming resouces from generated funds: Voluntary Income Donations Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities Support Cost Goverance Costs Net incoming resources Interest receivable Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Notes Notes Notes Notes 9 2025 39,770.27 39,770.27 (18,081.88) - (6,702.95) 14,985.44 -5,449.14 9,536.30 2024 € 17,752.00 17,752.00 (12,438.02) - (15,242.19) -9,928.21 4,479.07 -5,449.14
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 Fixed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 648.00 18,850.29 19,498.29 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Net current (liabilities)/assets Total (liabilities)/assets Funds Unrestricted funds Total funds Shareholder's funds (8,419.00) 11,079.29 11,079.29 11,079.29 11,079.29 Papa Andoh Kweku Chair Approved by the board on 07/01/2026 Ms Victoria Neyu Treasurer 10 648.00 791.11 1,439.11 (7,919.00) 2024 318.00 -6,479.89 -6,161.89 -6,161.89 -6,161.89
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 2 3 Accounting policies Basis of preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recomended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) and appicalble UK Accounting Standards and the Charities ACT 1993. Incoming resources Incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity become entitled to the income. Donated Services are included in the incoming resources at an estimated value of those services to the charity. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Charitable expenditure comprises the grants awarded by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both the grant and direct support costs. Governance costs include costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic managment of the charity including trustee expenses. Operating profit 2025 € This is stated after charging: Depreciation of owned fixed assets 106 The charity undertakes its strategic direction of the organisation through governance costs and the cost associated to it. 2025 € Trustee expenses Accountancy fees 500 500 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures & equipment € Computer equipment € Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 9,496 9,496 4,554 4,554 = - 9,496 9,496 4,236 106 4,342 At 31 March 2024 212 318 2024 € 159 2024 1,000 1,000 Total 14,050 14,050 13,732 106 13,838 212 318 11
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 4 Debtors Other debtors 5 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts Accountancy fees Analysis of Charitable funds At 1 April 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended At 31 March 2025 7 Balance as at 31 March 2025 Reserves Restricted Funds Big Lottery - Award for all (Fact)(2) Tinder Foundation Forever Manchester (Royal Brewery) Charles Hayward Foundation Manchester city council Forever Manchester - Xmas party UK Online MCC - Cash Sewing A4A - Bridging the cultural Gap in Parenting Community Foundation Manchester Alliance Som Active MFAM MMU MMU Donations & Legacies GMCVO Unrestricted Funds General Fund Outgoing € : - - 39,770.27 39770.27 12 2025 € 648 2025 7419 500 7919 2025 € 37,365 (22,380) 14985 Incoming € 39,770.27 39770 2024 € 648 2024 € 7419 500 7919 2024 17,752 (27,680) -9928 Balance as at 1 April 2024 : - -
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Detailed profit and loss account for the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 INCOMING RESOURCES MFAM Manchester alliance som active com Donations & legacies 39,770.27 39,770.27 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities Event Food bank Sessional Tutors Volunteer expenses Ministries expenses Management & Administrative: Motor expenses Water Rates Rent Light and heat Stationery and printing 1,114.91 1,760.99 2,875.90 Goverance Costs Telephone and fax Charitable Activities Accountaney fees Use of Home Insurance Travel & Subsistence Depreciation Office cleaning Telephone & internet Legal & professional costs Subscriptions Sundry expenses Repairs & Maintenance IT & Software Net incoming resources 769.08 18,081.88 500.00 312.00 542.27 105.94 44.93 35.00 362.94 76.64 1,077.95 21,908.63 14.985.74 13 2024 17,752.00 17,752.00 - 12.00 566.46 10,310.89 10,36.35 1,131.42 12,438.00 1,000.00 312.00 852.00 310.00 159.00 522.00 - 16,733.41 -9,927.76
CHRYSALIS (MANCHESTER) Charity registered number: 1065028 Independent Examiner's Report On The Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Celestial ChI Church Of Christ Jehovah Emmanuel Parish for the year ended 28 February 2025 Responsibilities and Basis of Report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section (5)(b) of the Act. Independent Examiner's Statement I have completed my examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. This report was approved by the independent examiner on 03 January 2026 and signed. Joe Itua AFA MIPA 14