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Voluntary CENTRE Services Annual Report April 2024 - March 2025 URBAN

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“Helping everyone to make a difference.”

Voluntary Centre Services (VCS) is operated by Urban Challenge Ltd, a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. We provide support to the community and voluntary sector as a volunteer development agency and a local support and development organisation.

Our Board of Directors are responsible for the governance of the organisation, we have a small corporate management team and three district-based offices. Our services are delivered in three local authority Districts; Lincoln, North Kesteven and West Lindsey.

Our mission is to enable the development of stable, thriving communities with the capacity to plan and manage lasting improvements to their quality of life.

Our Core Values, which we seek to model in our behaviours, are:

Our Supporters and Funders

Chair’s Report - 2024-25

I am delighted to have taken on the position of Chair of Trustees from our longstanding Chair Neville Jackson. I would like to place on record my enormous thanks and appreciation for the role Nev has played in leading the Board of Trustees/Directors for so many years and look forward to continuing to work alongside Nev moving forward.

This is a very exciting time for the charity as this year has seen us commence our formal collaboration with Lincolnshire CVS through the creation of a formal Partnership under the leadership of a Joint Chief Executive and Senior Leadership and Management Team. We have already started to see the benefits of our formal partnership working and I would like to thank our staff and volunteers for the way in which they have embraced it.

Volunteering remains at the heart of all we do and we are proud to have supported 1,596 people to access volunteering opportunities within their communities. Our new volunteering portal Team Kinetic has increased access to opportunities whilst we are working collaboratively to develop the Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering and highlight the importance of volunteering and the community spirit that exists within our communities.

We continue to support local groups and organisations with advice, information and resources and we are proud to have helped secure over £1m of additional funding to enable the delivery of their vital services during these increasingly challenging times.

Our Social Prescribing Link Workers remain a key component of the Primary Care and Mental Health teams across Lincolnshire and supported 4,032 people during the year to make positive changes in their lives and improve their health and wellbeing.

We continue to work with our partners in Gainsborough to develop the Together Initiative which brings together residents and local stakeholders to identify solutions to local issues and challenges.

This year has seen us work with the City of Lincoln Council to turn Moorland Community Centre into a vibrant hub that fosters community engagement and supports local organisations. We have developed a robust programme of events, activities and support which has been accessed by over 2,000 local people.

Looking ahead, we continue to face very challenging times with the uncertainty around the economy and cost of living challenges. We will continue to work in partnership with local stakeholders to support our communities through these challenges.

The Board wishes to place on record the remarkable support given by employees and volunteers; their dedication and commitment is an example of the remarkable team that exists to further the aims of our organisation.

Paul Drury

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership

In August 2023, the Trustees of Lincolnshire CVS and Urban Challenge (Voluntary Centre Services) agreed to enter a formal Partnership under a federated arrangement and operate under a jointly appointed chief executive and senior leadership team.

LCVS and VCS have a strong history of collaboration and joint delivery of services and have achieved success over many years through working together and supporting each other. Our Directors and Trustees recognise the importance of working together to safeguard the long-term future of our organisations and much-valued services. The aim is to make best use of our collective resources to strengthen the delivery of local infrastructure, volunteering and social prescribing services across Lincolnshire whilst building on our trusted local brands.

The Partnership model ensures both organisations retain their current Memorandum and Articles of Association, Charity Commission and Company House registrations and maintain separate Boards of Trustees, thereby retaining individual sovereignty and independence of decisionmaking and governing body status whilst collaborating on policy, financial and workforce planning. The joint Chief Executive was appointed in January 2024 with the formal partnership and joint Senior Leadership and Management Team on the 1st April 2024.

Since the end of the financial year, Trustees of LCVS and VCS (Urban Challenge) have made the decision to formally merge organisations on the 1st April 2026. This decision follows a successful period of working together as a formal partnership.

Our Senior Management Team

Ben Rollett CEO

Batul Dungarwalla Deputy CEO

Heather Arnatt Head of Peaple and Operations

Angela Dobson Dianne Slapp Strategic Lead Strategic Lead Volunteering & VCSE Volunteering & VCSE Development Development

Kirsten Ingram Strategic Lead Health and Wellbeing

Sonia Lewis Strategic Lead Health and Wellbeing

Supporting Volunteering

Voluntary Centre Services in partnership with Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, deliver a nationally accredited Volunteer Centre Service. We provide support and advice on all aspects of volunteering, whether you are an individual, group or organisation. Voluntary Centre Services holds the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA).

In 2024-25, we supported 2,793 individuals to access volunteering opportunities, this is an increase of over 27% compared to 2,191 in 2023-24. This growth reflects our continued commitment to making volunteering more accessible, flexible, and impactful for both individuals and organisations

Volunteers Supported in each Financial Quarter

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Our support included:

Lincolnshire Volunteers Website Highlights:

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1386 151 1393 47% 99.6%
New Volunteers New Organisations New Opportunities of applying organisations with
registered registered registered volunteers placed opportunities
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177,980 Website Views

23,283 Website Visitors

30,545 Website Visits

Building a Thriving VCFSE Sector

A core aspect of Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership’s work is supporting and enabling the wider VCFSE sector in Lincolnshire to thrive. Our Communities and Volunteering Team is here to make a difference. Our aim is to equip groups with the tools and confidence they need to grow, deliver projects, and make a lasting impact in their communities. From practical advice and training to networking and collaboration, we help organisations turn ideas into action and strengthen the VCFSE sector across Lincolnshire.

£ mo ~~&~~ © 827 231 £1,427,965 133 Organisations were Value of funding levered Organisations supported to become in to organisations accessed our free in 2024-5 Funding Ready following our support online training

Total number of Organisations we supported in 2024-5

Support provided to VCFSE organisations

In 2024-25, we supported 827 organisations across Lincolnshire, helping them access tailored advice and resources. This included support for Funding and Funding Ready Workshops, tailored Governance Advice, Networks and training, and Volunteer management.

Our free online platform helps organisations promote volunteering opportunities to a wide audience of individuals keen to give their time. In 2024/25, we supported 227 organisations to advertise 1,847 volunteer roles.

We offer free online training providing access to over 100 courses for groups and volunteers across Lincolnshire. This year, 387 individuals completed 976 courses.

Our monthly Voluntary Sector Forums bring staff and volunteers together to share skills, knowledge, and good practice, strengthening collaboration across the sector. In 2024/25, we delivered 12 forums with representation from 81 organisations. We continue to support the Lincolnshire Volunteer Managers’ Network , which connects volunteer coordinators across the county. This year, 49 people from 43 organisations attended online sessions.

Through the Lincolnshire Funders Alliance (LFA) , we help Funders collaborate and respond to local needs. Activities include Funding Fairs, networking events, and discussions on emerging trends and challenges. In 2024/25, 213 people attended Funding Fairs and Meet the Funder events.

Social Prescribing

Voluntary Centre Services, in partnership with Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service, employs Social Prescribing Link Workers on behalf of the Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board and the Mental Health Transformation Programme, as part of a wider programme of personalised care for Lincolnshire.

Social Prescribing is a way of enabling people to make positive changes in their lives and within their communities by linking them to activities, voluntary and community groups and public services. Our Social Prescribing service offers one-to-one, person-centred support and advice to individuals, helping them to connect with their community, reduce social isolation and improve their health and well-being.

1624 Inbound referrals

Our Social Prescribing Service received 1624 inbound referrals in 2024-25, each one representing someone reaching out for support to improve their wellbeing. Referrals come from a diverse network of health and community partners, including GP surgeries, mental health practitioners, social care teams, voluntary organisations and other community partners. We also accept and receive self-referrals, reflecting growing public awareness and trust in the service. Every referral begins a personal journey: from a conversation with a Link Worker to meaningful connections that help people regain confidence, independence, and community belonging.

Levels of Support

Every person referred to the Social Prescribing Service receives support that reflects their individual needs and circumstances. We provide three different levels of support from light-touch signposting to more intensive, hands-on assistance.

Level 1 - Signposting

At this level, participants receive tailored information and guidance to help them access relevant community groups, services, and activities independently.

Level 2 - Solution Planning

Participants at this stage work with a Link Worker to identify barriers and develop a practical plan to achieve their personal goals.

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Level 3 - Support to Participate

For some individuals, more intensive, ongoing support is needed. Link Workers at this level provide hands-on assistance by attending sessions alongside participants, completing multiple referrals, or coordinating between health and community services.

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Social Prescribing

Through meaningful connections to local services, groups, and activities, our Link Workers help people take practical steps towards improving their wellbeing. Whether it’s joining a social group, accessing financial advice, or finding a volunteering opportunity, these connections empower individuals to feel more in control of their health and their lives.

We continue to work closely with local partners and community organisations to ensure participants receive holistic support that meets both their social and practical needs.

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7,630 Service Connections

Client Interactions & Outcomes

Our team carried out 23,684 client interactions during the year, offering a mix of one-to-one meetings, phone calls, and follow-up support.

Through these personalised connections, we have supported people to access new services. feel more in control of their lives, become more involved within their communities, increase their mental and physical health and more. The chart below shows the number of outcomes achieved in 2024-25.

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Feels more in control 1167
Accessed a new service 1080
Mental health improvement 886
Increased community involvement 554
Other positive outcome 157
4,091
Physical health improvement 156
Total
Started volunteering 46
outcomes
Fewer GP vistis 27
Found work 18
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These stories illustrate how personalised support and community connections can lead to real, lasting change in people’s lives.

Empowered to Make Up My Own Mind The participant decided that currently he was not ready to commit to attending the groups regularly as he felt they were not really for him. The participant saw it was a positive that they had given going to groups a chance, had taken control of this decision and was happy knowing what was out there for when it felt right for him.

Rebuilding after Bereavement With the help from LCVP the participant was able to set up a memorial event alongside her late son’s football club. They have also received help from CAB who supported with a PIP application and negotiating a new job role with her employer.

Thriving Communities Projects

Moorland Community Centre

Voluntary Centre Services is delivering a project within the Moorland Estate in Lincoln, funded through UKSPF. This work is focused on engaging with the local community to help develop Moorland Community Centre into a thriving community venue.

The programme aims to:

In 2024-25, the Moorland Community Centre project has partnered with many local organisations and is now regularly welcoming local community members to a new host of community groups, events and activities.

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hours of volunteering activity
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Thriving Communities Projects

The Together Initiative

The Together Initiative aims to improve the lives of everyone living and working in the South West Ward of Gainsborough, to help create a healthy thriving community for all.

Green Space Projects: Thorndike & Ashcroft Green - These projects run weekly by the green team, an army of green fingered volunteers who move across all the green spaces we support. The Ashcroft Green site was turned from a waste space unloved and unusable into a wellmaintained park for use by the community for events and growing community veg.

Green Space Project: Scouts Hill - We have signed the lease for a year to open this site of over 50 acres to the community. New gates and fencing has been fitted to enhance the site and make it more accessible and appealing. Over 3,000 trees, shrubs and hedging saplings have been planted on organised community planting days. These days have recorded figures of over 50 volunteers from other charities partners and members of the community.

Events - Delivered as seasonal events (spring, summer and Christmas) these events are free and aim to bring the community together to have fun and enjoy themselves. Working with other charities and agencies extends the reach and raises the profile for Gainsborough.

Community Arts - Over the 12 months, we have been delivering art-based community projects to other partners and charities such as Leap and the English Heritage. The success of this pilot has led to an application with Arts Council England.

CORE20PLUS5

As part of the CORE20PLUS5 initiative, Lincolnshire NHS wanted to get children and young people across Lincolnshire with diabetes together to give them a chance to share their opinions and feedback on the service they have received. This is crucial to ensuring the services they receive are improved and issues they face are addressed. LCVP were commissioned to facilitate groups of young people living with diabetes to share their experiences and create peer support networks across the county.

52 unique people have engaged with the programme, by booking onto an activity or attending a meeting.

32 of those were children/young people (18 or younger). 20 of those were parents/guardians.

70 individual bookings were received for peer support activities including bowling and virtual reality experiences, as well as online meetings.

Employability Projects

Multiply

Multiply was a national programme funded to help people who wanted to improve their mathematics skills and to improve their confidence in using these skills in everyday life. Multiply was a fully funded government scheme that offered maths courses to adults aged 19 and over.

The course aimed to boost numeracy skills in work and daily life. This ranged from drop-in sessions to longer intensive courses. In Lincolnshire, this was funded by Multiply in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and was available until the end of March 2025.

Multiply Sessions

The Multiply sessions were all about developing the confidence to join in and try new things, to keep going even if it’s difficult and to help people achieve their personal goals. Sessions were devised to run at the participant’s own pace. Activities were designed to be enjoyable and related to using maths skills in everyday life, with encouragement to have a try and see if these sessions worked for individuals with no pressure.

Moving On

The Moving On programme helps people who are not currently in work to overcome the challenges they face, build confidence, and take positive steps forward in their lives. Funded by North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and delivered by Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Partnership (LCVP), the programme offers person-centred, tailored support to ensure that each participant receives the help they need.

Key project achievements in 2024-25 include:

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58 people 26 people 21 people 19 people 4 people
received joined a completed a started people gained
employability community group course or gained a volunteering sustained
support qualification employment
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Statement of financial activities and balance sheet for the year ending 31st March 2025

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Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £ £
INCOME & ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Investment Income 32 - 32 39
Charitable Activities 106,502 2,403,705 2,510,239 1,523,933
TOTAL INCOME 106,534 2,403,705 2,510,239 1,523,972
EXPENDITURE ON:
-
Raising Funds 5,000 5,000 5,000
Charitable Activities 246,451 2,316,124 2,562,575 1,573,155
TOTAL EXPENDEDITURE 251,451 2,316,124 2,567,575 1,578,155
NET INCOME / EXPENDITURE (144,917) 87,581 (57,336) (54,183)
TRANSFERS 138,304 (138,304) - -
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (6,613) (50,723) (57,336) (54,183)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total Funds Brought Forward 267,393 138,402 405,795 459,978
Total Funds Carried Forward 260,780 87,679 348,459 405,795
2025 2024
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible Assets 30,393 25,887
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 4,500 89,326
Cash at Bank and in Hand 331,275 354,287
335,775 443,613
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 17,709 63,705
NET CURRENT ASSETS 318,066 379,908
TOTAL NET ASSETS 348,459 405,795
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unresricted Funds 260,780 267,393
Restricted Funds 87,679 138,402
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 348,459 405,795
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Voluntary Centre Services

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Voluntary Centre Services is a service of Urban Challenge Ltd. Registered charity no. 1072949. A company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 3438413

URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Company Number: 03438413 Charity Number: 1072949 Financial Accounts for the year ended 31" March 2025 Saul Fairholm Limited Chartered Accountants 12 Tentercroft Street Lincoln LN5 7DB Niimiiill AEHCffjIH 1311212025 COMPANIES HOUSE A20

URBAN CHALLENGE LITrIITED Flnancial Accounls for the ear ended 31$t March 2025 ONTENTS Company Information Chainnan's Report Report of the Trustees 9-11 Independent Auditors, Report 12. Statement of Financial Activities 13. Summary Income and Expenditure Account 14. Balance Sheet 15. Statement of Cash Flows 16-25. Notes to the A¢counts

I]RBAN CHALLENGE LIM]TED Financial Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 Reference and Administrative details DIRECTORS ANL D TRUSTEES: Mr P K Drury (Chairman) Mr N l Jackson Mr G White Ms S Hardy Mr M Slaven SECRETARY: Mr B Rollett REGISTERED OFFICE: City Hall Beaumont Fe¢ Lincoln LNI IDJ AUDITORS.. Saul Fairholm Limited Chartered Accountants 12 Tentercroft Street Lincoln LN5 7DB SOLICITORS: Chattertons St Swithin's Court l Flavian Road Nettleham Road Lincoln LN2 4GR BANKERS: Co-operative Bank PIC POBOX 101 l Bal loon Street Manchester M60 4EP co1￿[PANy NUMBER: 03438413 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1072949

URBAN CHALLENGE LIIIUTED Chairman's Re ort for the ear ended 31 March 2025 l am delighted to have taken on the position of Chair of Trustees from our longstanding Chair Neville Jackson. J would like to place on record my enornious thanks and appreciation for the role Nev has played in leading the Board of Trustees/Directors for $0 many years and look forward to continuing to work alongside Nev moving forward. This is a very exciting time for the charity as this year has seen us commence our fornial collaboration with Lincolnshire CVS through the creation of a fonnal Partnership under the leadership of a Joint Chief Executive and Senior Leadership and Management Team. We have already started to see the benefits of our fornial partnership working and I would like to thank our staff and volunteers for the way in which they have embraced it. Since the end of the financial year, Trustees of LCVS and VCS (Urban Challen8e) have made the decision to formally merge organisations on the I st April 2026. Volunteering remains at the heart of all we do and we are proud to have supported 1,197 people to access volunteering opportunities within their communities. Our new volunteering portal Team Kinetic has increased access to opportunilies whilst we are working collaboratively to develop the Lincolnshire Vision for Volunteering and highlight the importance of volunteering and the community spirit that exists within our communities. We continue to support local groups and organisations with advice. inforniation and resources and we are proud to have helped secure over £1 m of additional funding to enable the delivery of their vital services during these increasingly challenging times. Our Social Prescribing Link Workers remain a key Component of the Primary Care and Mental Health teams across Lincolnshire and supported 4,032 people durin8 the y¢ar to make positive changes in their lives and improve their health and wellbeing. We eontinue to work with our partners in Gainsborough to develop the Together Initiative which brings together residents and local stak¢hold¢rs to identify solutions to local issues and challenges. Tliis yedr ha5 seen us work with the City of Lincoln Louncil to turn Moorland Community Centre into a vibrant hub that fosters community engagement and supports local organisations. W¢ have developed a robust programme of events, activities and support which has been accessed by over 2,000 local people. Looking ahead, we continue to face very challenging times with the uncertainty around the economy and cost of living challenges. We will continue to work in partnership with local stakeholders to support our communities through these challenges. The Board wishes to place on record the remarkable support given by employees and volunteers; their dedication and commitment is an example of the remarkable team that exists to further the aims of our organisation P K Drury- Chairman 5, December 2025

URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED rt of thc Trustees for tlie ear ended 3111 March 2U25 The Trustees, who are also the Directors for the purpose of company law, present their annual report on the affairs of the Company, together with the Accounts and Auditor's Report for the above year. 0￿ECTIVEs AND ACTIVITIES The aims of the Company are: i) To develop the capacity and skills of the socially and economically deprived communities in Lincolnshire, making them better able to identify and Tneet their own needs and so participate rnore fully in society. 2) To engage in social regeneration activities to improve the quality of life for people living in Lincolnshire through: Capacity building equipping people with the skills and knowledge to take an active role in regeneration issues and enhance their own personal development Community economic development helping individuals and groups support their community through developing sustainable enterprises 3) To promote and facilitate participation in volunteering and social action. To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community including the relief of poverty, advancement of education and such other purposes as the trustees shall think fit. Our mission is to enable the development of stable, thriving communities With th¢ capacity to plan and manage lasting improvements to their quality of life Our ViSiOD is of a strong and pro-active Community and voluntary sector improving the lives of people in Lincolnshire Ih The Company obtained charitable status on 14 December 1998 and is a Company Limited by Guarantee, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. On 20th June 2005 the governing document was amended to expand the charitable Area of Benefit to Lincolnshire (it was previously focussed on the City of Lincoln). Public Benefit Statement The Company aiins are translated into two core themes: l. Development of the Community and Voluntary Sector: Influence: We support local voluntary organisations and community groups to influence policies, plans and practices that have an impact on their organisations and beneficiaries. Development: We support the identification of needs in the local Community and fa¢ilitat¢ innovation and irnprovernents in service provision to meet those needs.

URBAN CHALLENGE LIIIUTED Re ort of the Trustees for the ear ended 31" March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (CONT'D) Support: We equip voluntary organisations and community groups with the tools and information they need to help them make a difference in the communilies they work in. We provide training and support on a wide range of topics to empower the voluntary and community sector to become more resilient. Collaboration: We facilitste effective communication and collaboration amongst local voluntary organisations and community groups and between different sectors. 2. Development of Volunteering Volee of Volunteerlng: We deliver positive messages about the benefits and diverse nature of volunteering and support local organisations to market their opportunities to the widest possible audienc¢. Volunleer Brokerage: We provide a Matrix accredited interview and matching service, supporting volunteers, host organisations and communities to get the most out of volunteering opportunities. Strategic Development of Volunteering: We prioritise the steps needed to address issues which have the greatest impact and relevance on volunteering locally. Good Practice Development: We provide quality volunteer management learning provision to volunteer involving organ isations, Developing Volunteering Opportunities: We work in close part.nership with local volunteer involving organisations, to understand the potential for, and to develop volunteering within the community. Activity & Achievements During 2024-25 we supported 355 community and voluntary groups in West Lincolnshire through capacity building advice and support, helping local groups to secure over £1 million of funding to delivery their valuable services. We supported 1,197 volunteers to access volunteering opportunities within Lincolnshire. We calculate the value of volunteering in West Lincolnshire through our Volunteer Centres to b¢ £1,369,368. We supported around 1,000 groups and organi5ations through the dissemination of infomiation on events. resources and opportunities to develop the community and voluntary sector. We delivered 4 Funding Ready programmes and supported I l O groups to become funding ready. Our Social Prescribing service, supported 4.032 people with social, emotional or practical needs to access a range of local, non-clinical services and supporL when a medical intervention of just treating clinical origins is not getting to the root of an individual's problem.

URBAN CHALLENGE LIMtTED ort of the Trustces for the ear ended 31 March 2025 OKJECTTVES AND ACTIVITIE (CONT'D) We continued to work with our partners in Gainsborough to develop the Together Initiative which brings together residents and local stakeholders to identify solutions to local issues and challenges. This year we have commenced delivery of the Thorndike project and continued to develop Scouts Hill as a County Park. Our partnership delivering the Multiply numeracy progrmame supported 196 substantiative learners and 256 outreach learners across Lincolnshire. We continued d¢liv¢ry of th¢ Moving On Project in North Kesteven which supported 83 people during the year with 23 people completing a course or qualification, 4 people securing sustained employmen¢ 19 people accessing functional skills courses and 17 people volunteering in their local community. We have worked with the City of Lincoln Council to turn Moorland Community Centr¢ into a vibrant hub that fosters community engagement and supports local organisations. We have developed a robust programme of events, activities and support which has been accessed by over 2.000 local people. Significant progress has been made with developing digital maturity across our Partnership through the development of our Community CRM and new Data and Insight role. FINANCIAL REVIEW The net movement in funds of the Company for the year was a deficit of £57,336 (2024.. deficit of £54,183), of which a deficit of £6,613 (2024: deficit of £34,515) related to unrestricted reserves and a deficit of £50,723 (2024.. deficit of £19,668) related to restricted reserves. The unrestricted deficit arises in part due to £138,304 (2024: £94.751) contribution to indirect overheads from restricted funding sources in line with the related funding agreements which has been allocated to unrestricted reserves as a transfer between funds. ERVES POLICY The Trustees regularly review the reserves of the Charity. This review ¢ncompasses the nature of the income and expenditure streams and the need to maintain adequate working capital for all core costs and liabilities. The Trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds held by the Charity should include between three and six months cor¢ ¢osts, which currently equates to £175.000 to £350,000. INVESTMENT POLICY There are no restrictions on the Company's power to invest. The investment strategy is set by the Trustees, regularly reviewed, and takes account of recent demands for funds. Thc Trustees consider income requirements and risk profiles in formulating this strategy.

URBAN CHALLEIYGE LIIIIITED ort of the Trustees for tlie ear ended 31" March 2025 STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The organisation's services are delivered in three local authority districts, and have been organised and ternied to reflect local circumstances. Services are therefore delivered locally as Voluntary Centre Services. The VCS brand stands for Voluntary Centre Services and is the umbrella brand under which the Volunteer Centre licence and logos appear. The affairs of the organisation are managed by the Board of Directors. Appointments to the Board are determined by the company membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Board deliver in line with Trustee and management Committee National Occupational Standards: Safeguard and promote the values and mission of the organisation Deterni ine the strategy and structure of the organisation Ensure the organisation operates in an effective, responsible and accountable manner Ensure the effective functioning of th¢ organisation's board The Directors/Truste¢s m¢¢t at least quarterly to adininister the Company, making decisions jointly. The day to day management of the Charity is delegated to Ben Rollett, the Chief Executive and Secretary. Th¢ staff tearn is supported by a team of around l 0-20 volunteers. The Charity is committed to deliveriiig services which are: responsive to local circumstances. developed in response to coiisultation with beneficiaries and stakeholders. well planned and managed; can be effectively monitored and evaluated. Quality standard frameworks, assessments and awards are tools that we use to track and demonstrate this commitment. There are currently 2 quality assurance standards that we operate to: Volunteer Centre Quality Awards (VCQA) Matrix Quality Award TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITtES The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regu lations. Law applicable to Charitable Companies in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under that law the Trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Standards and applicable law). The financial statement5 are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charitable Company and of the financial activities of the Charitable Company for that period. In preparing those accounts the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; follow applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts. prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless Tt is inappropriat¢ to presume that th¢ Charitable Company will continue in business.

URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED ort of thc Trustees for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Lont'd) TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES (CONT'D) The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charitable Company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Trust Deed, Charities Regulations and the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the ChariLqble Company and hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. DISCLOSURE OF INFROMATION T AUDITORS Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustees, report is approved has confirnied that.. there is no relevant audit inforn]ation of which the Charitable Company's audltors are unaware, and the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit infomiation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. RISK REVIEW The Trustees regularly review the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Projects are g¢nerally for a 1-3 year period and during this time the key focus is on securing sustainabl¢ funding for the duration of the project. A core staff team are retained with additional support staff appointed to deliver specific projects in line and for the duration of funding for those projects. External risks to funding hav¢ led to the development of an action plan to allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal risks are minimised by the implemenlation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still me¢t th¢ needs of th¢ Charity. RANT MAKING POLICY Where funding and contracts allow for grant making, the Company invites applications for small grants from third sector groups and organisations which support the Company's aims. The grant application and approval processes are determined by the funding agency and enacted in line with policies approved by the Trustees. AUDITORS Approved by order of the members of the board of The auditors, Saul Fairholm Limited. have indicated their willingness to continue in office. The designated Trustees will propose a motion reappointing the auditors at a meeting of the Trustees. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS The Charity registration number is 1072949 and the Company registration number is 03438413. The registered office of the Company is City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, LN I I.DJ.

URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED ort of the Trustees for tbe ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES The Directors of the Company, who are also its Trustccs for the purpuse of Charity Law, at the end of the year and to the date of approval of this report were: Mr P K Drury (Chainnan) Mr l E Extance- resigned 10 December 2025 Rev L Whitfield- resigned 10th December 2025 MrG White Mr N l Jackson Ms S Hardy Ms S Burke- resigned I l March 2025 Mr M Slaven - appointed I I Ih March 2025 OTHER RELEVAIYT ORGANISATIONS The Charity's solicitors are Chattertons, St Swithins Court. l Flavian Road, Nettleham Road, Lincoln. LN2 4GR. The Charity's bankers are Co-operative Bank plc. PO Box 101, l Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD Ih Authorised for issue on 5 December 2025 B Rollett- Secretary

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED OPll¥ION We have audited the financial statements of Urban Challenge Limited (the "Charitable Company") for the yeaT ended 3151 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet. Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements... give a true and fair view of the state of the Charity's affairs as at 31. March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted OUT audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibil ities 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 tlie 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 thal 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 perfomied, we have not identified any material unccrtainties itlalin¥ to events or conditions that. individually or collectively* may Cast significant doubt on the Charitable Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 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 inforniation comprises the information included in th¢ annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's r¢port 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. In connection with our audit of the financial staternents, our responsibility is to read the other infomiation and, in doing so, consider whether the other inforniation is materially incon51Stent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistenctes or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial Statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have perfornied, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other inforniation, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.

10. INDEPENDENT AlmlTORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED (CONT'D) 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 inforniation given in the trustees, report (incorporating the strategic report and the directors, report) for the financial year for wliich the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial ststements. and the trustees. report (incorporating the strateglc report and the directors, report) have 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 Charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees, Annual Report including the Strategic Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 rcquir¢s 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 visit¢d by us; the financial stst¢ments are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns: certain disclosures of irustees, remuneration specified by law are not made; or we have not obtatned all the infonnation and explanations necessary for the purposes of our audit. the trust¢¢s were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. RESPONStBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES As explained more ful ly in the trustees, responsibilities statei)i¢iil set out on pages six and seven, the trustees 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 they deterniine is necessary to enable th¢ preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial stafrments, the trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity's abi lity to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemativ¢ but to do so. OUR RESPONSJBILITtES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FllYANCJAL 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 OT e￿Or, and to issue an auditor's report 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 fjnancial statements.

llYDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT TO THE IV￿mBERs OF URBAN CHALLENGE L[l￿[TED (CONT'D) OUR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Cont'd) Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstakments in respect of irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.. We have identified areas of laws and regulations that could reasonably be expected to have a material effect on the financial statements from our general commercial experience, knowledge of the sectOT. a review of regulatory and legal correspondence and through discussions with Trustees and other management obtained as part of the work required by auditing standards. We have also discussed with the Trustees and other management the policies and procedures relating io compliance with laws and regulations. We communicated laws and regulations throughout the team and remined alert to any indications of non-complianc¢ throughout the audit. The potential impact of different laws and regulations varies considerably. The Charitable Company is subject to laws and regulations thai directly impact the financial statements and we have assessed the extent of compliance with such laws as part of our financial statements audit. We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statemenls (including risk of override of controls) and detemiined that the principal risks were related to management bias in accounting estimate5 and judgemental areas of the financial ststelnents such as depreciation of tangtble fixed assets. We Carried out detailed substantive tesls on accounting estimates. including reviewing the methods used by management to make those estimates. re-perforniing the calculation, and reviewing the outcome of prior year estimates. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non- compliance with all laws and regulations. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. Thww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description fornis part of our auditor's report. USE OF OUR REPORT This report is made solely to the Charity'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 Charity's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's 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 Charity's members as a body, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opi ions we have forn]ed. Roger White (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Saul Fairholm Limited, Statutory Auditor 12 Tentercroft Street Lincoln LN5 7DB (date)

12. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Statement of Financial Activities for the ear ended 31" March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Notes INCOME AND ENDOW1￿￿Ts FROM: Charitable activities Investment Income 106,502 32 2,403.705 2,510,207 32 1,523,933 39 TOTAL 106,534 2,403,705 2,510,239 1.523.972 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising Funds Charitable Activities 5.000 246.451 5,000 2,562.575 5,000 1,573,155 2,316,124 TOTAL 251,451 2,316,124 2,567,575 ,578,155 NET INCOMEIffjXPENDITURE) (144.917) 87,581 (57,336) (54,183) TRANSFERS 14 138.304 (138,304) NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS (6,613) (50,723) (57,336) (54,183) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total Funds Brought Forward 267,393 138,402 405,795 459,978 'J otal Funds Carried Forward 260.780 87,679 348.459 405,795

13. URBAN CHALLENGE LtfvttTED Summa Income and Ex enditure Aeeount for the ear ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Gross Income of Continuing Operations 2,510,239 1,523,972 Total Expenditure of Continuing Operations 2,567,575 1,578,155 Net Incomel(Expenditure) for the Year (57,336) (54,183) There were no gains or losses in either the current or preceding year other than tliose disclosed in the Summary Income and Expenditure Account, and the results derive from continuing activities.

14. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Balance Sheet As I" March 2 25 Notes 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 30,393 25,887 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at Bank and in Hand 12 4,500 331,275 89,326 354,287 335,775 443,613 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 13 17.709 63,705 NET CURRENT ASSETS 318,066 379.908 TOTAL NET ASSETS 348,459 405,795 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 14 14 260,780 87,679 267,393 138,402 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 348,459 405,795 The Trusl¥¥s acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of the financial statements. Ih The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 5 December 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: NIJac on - Director P K Drury - Direct Company Number.. 03438413

15. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Statement of Cash Flows for tlie ear ended 31" March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net cash flows from operating activities (3,164) (26,593) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTll¥G ACTIVITIES Inter¢st received Purchase of property. plant and equipment 32 (19,880) 39 (30,447) Net cash flows from investing activities (19,848) (30,408) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Net cash flows from financlng activltles Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at ISI April 2025 (23,012) 354,287 (57,001) 411,288 Cash and cash equivalents at 31$¢ March 2025 331,275 354,287 Reconeilialion of net income to net cash flows from o eratin activities Net Incomel(Expenditure) for Ihe reportlng perlod (as per the statement of financial position) Adjustment for: Depreciation charges Interest received Decreasel(Increase) in Debtors Increasel(Decrease) in Creditors (57,336) (54.183) 15,374 (32) 84,826 (45,996) 8.223 (39) (33,586) 52.992 Net cash provlded by operating activities (3,164) (26,593)

16. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes o the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 202 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and R¢porting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective I, January 2019)- (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). the Companies Act 2006. Urban Challenge LimitRd M￿t$ the definitioii of d public bcnefit entity uiid¥r FRS 102. Assets and liabi lities arc initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. Th¢ principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows.. Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about Urban Challenge Limited's ability to continue as a going concern, Income Recognition Income Grants receivable and payable are accrued to the Income and Expenditure Account for the period to which they relate. Donations and Grants Income from donations and grants, including capital grants. are included in incoming resources when these are receivable, except as follows: When donors specify that donations and grants given to the Charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is defeffed until those periods. When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the Charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is defcrrcd and not included in incoming resources until the pre-conditions for use have been met. When donors specify that donations and grants, including Capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable. Resources Expended Liabilities are recognised as expenditur¢ as soon as there is legal or constructive obligation comrnitting the Charity to that expenditure. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount of obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT, and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost Telated to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have

17. IiRBAN CHALLENGE LI￿[TED Notes to the Accounts foi. tlie exr ended Jl" March 2025 (Cont'd) ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D) Resources Expended (Cont'd) been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resour¢¢s. These are split between the cost of generating funds, charitsble activities and governance costs, according to their nature, Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charitie's objectives, as well as any support costs. Allocation and apportionment nf costs Support costs are those functions that assist thc work of the Charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the Trusts activities. These costs have been allocated to charitable activities. The basis on which support costs have been allocated is partly according to the costs directly incurred in those areas and partly on the basis of staff numbers directly employed. Interest Receivable Interest is included when receivable by the Charity. Fund Accounting Funds held by the Charity are either: Unrestricted general funds- these are funds which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted Funds these are funds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when specified by th¢ donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes, Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial slatements. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amounl prepaid after taking account of any trade discounts due. Tangible Fixed As$et$ Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is calculated to write off cost less any residual valu¢ on a straight line basis over their estimated Useful lives as follows: Annual Rate 330/0 Office Equipment Tangible fixed assets which cost less than £100 are not considered material and are written off in full in the period in which the expense is incurred.

18. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT'D) Creditors and provisioDS Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and Provisions are nornially r¢cognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash ¢quival¢nts include cash at bank and cash in hand as well as short terni investments with a maturity date of l year form the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account. Taxation The Charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the Charity is potentially ¢x¢mpt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the T&xation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. Pension Costs The Charity participates in a defined contribution scheme. Pension costs represent the amount payable by the Company in respect of the year. Volunteer contributions Honorary officers, trustees and volunteers provide support to St Barnabas Hospice Trust (Lincolnshire). It is not practical nor feasible to place a value on the tim¢ volunteered by these persons. CIUT TIN TI TES AND AREAS OF JUDGEIKENT Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under th¢ circumstances, The Charity makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting estimates and assumptions will, by definition. scldom equals the related actual results. The estimatcs and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabi lities within the next financial year are discussed below. Key sources of estimation uncertainty: Tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assumed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. In re- assessing asset lives, factors such as technological innovatton, product life cycl¢s and maintenance programmes are taken into account. Residual value assessments consider issues such as future market conditions, the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.

19. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the AccouDt5 for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) EMBERS GUARANTEE The Company is a registered charity limited by guarantee with the liability of each of the Members being limited to £1 O. INcoTr￿ FROM CHAIUTABLE ACTIVITIES The income is attributable to the Charity's principal activity, namely, that of Coaordinating with local communities in Lincolnshire to support projects dealing with the problerns of urban development. mec ris 2025 2024 Restricted The National Lottery Community Fund Lincolnshire County Council Acis Youth and Employer Support West Lindsey District Council NHS Lincolnshire ICB (PCN Social Prescribing) City of Lincoln Council The National Lottery Community Fund and ESF Building Better Opportunities Grant NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Mental Health Social Prescribing) NHS Digital funding Lincolnshire Community Fund- GLAP LVET- Volunteer Host project LVET- SP Dev Lead Lincolnshire County Council - Multiply North Kesteven District Council - UK Shared Prosperity Fund NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Core20Plus5) Heritage Lottery Fund Active Lincolnshire City of Lincoln Council- UK Shared Prosperity Fund Mercers Fund Billinghay Dewint 82,562 248,880 71,350 248,880 23,427 25,000 356,994 5,000 25,000 618,582 20,352 305,496 26,700 33,217 30,000 41,460 164,280 919,986 2,070 i 0,000 44,771 81,088 52,350 49,350 74,000 33,067 5.306 28,054 230.000 55.000 2,862 2,500 2,403.705 1,513,879 Unrestricted Other Income 106,502 10,054 2,510,207 1,523,933 INVE TMENT ￿NComE 2025 2024 Income comprises. Bank Interest R￿e1vable 32 39 32 39

20. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Staff Costs LCVS LSDO Contract Other Direct Costs The National lottery Community Fund and ESF Building Better Opportunities Grant I,R69,751 139,314 981,099 1,100,510 144,005 l28,836 36.322 2.290,164 272,411 5,000 1.409,673 163,482 5,000 Support Costs (analysed below) Governance Costs - Auditors Remuneration 2,567,575 ,578,155 The Charity receives grants to deliver voluntary Services in the West Area of Lincolnshire. The Charity administers a proportion of its grants onto other partners in the venture. as well as utilising their share to deliver services in Lincoln. This includes providing non material grants to other institutions in order to achieve its aims. Total expenditure was £2,567,575 (2024.. £1,578,155) of which £2,316,124 (2024: £1,438,796) was restricted and £251,451 (2024: £139,359) was unrestricted. RT 2025 2024 Rent and Rates Office Accessories and Equipment Printing, Stationery and Postage Room Hire and Refreshments Other Accountancy Services Travelling Expenses Other Support Costs 28.929 97,670 12,672 12.170 5.885 33.016 82,069 27.222 31.047 16,117 13,629 6.039 27,794 41,634 272,411 163,482 Support costs are allocated in their entirety to the Charity's principal activity.

21. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) NET tNCOME FOR THE YEAR 2025 2024 This is stated after charging: Depreciation StafTCosts (Note 9) Auditors Remuneration - Audit Fee - Other Assurance Services 15,374 1,169,751 5,000 5,885 8,223 1,100,510 5,000 6,039 ANALYSIS OF STAFF COSTS AND TRUSTEE REMUNERATIOI¥4 AND EXPENSES 2025 2024 Wages and Salaries Social Security Costs Pension Training 1,019,270 83.664 50,158 16,659 985,229 62,512 43,946 8,823 1,169,751 1,100,510 The average weekly number of employees during the year was as follows: Iyumber Number Office and Management 44 No employees have emoluments in excess of £60.000 per annum. No Trustees received reimbursement for expenses incurred during the year ended 31" Ma￿h 2025 or 31, March 2024. The total employment benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £72,868 (2024: £62,779). 10. TAXATION There was no liabil ity to corporation tax for the current or previous year.

22. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the AccouDts for the st ear ended 31 MArch 2025 (Cont'd) 11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Office ui Total COST: At 11¢ April 2024 Additions Disposals 37,296 19,880 (6,848) 37.296 19,880 (6,848) At 31" March 2025 50,328 50,328 DEPRECIATION: At I, April 2024 Charge for the Year On Disposals 11,409 15,374 (6,848) 11,409 15,374 (6,848) Al 31 $1 March 2025 19,935 19,935 NET BOOK VALUE: At 31 March 2025 30,393 30,393 At 15¢ Apri12024 25,887 25.887 12. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Amounts due within one year.. Trade Debtors Prepayments 80,858 8,468 4.500 4,500 89,326 13. CREDIT RS 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade Creditors Accrued Expenses Othcr Creditors 11,936 5,000 773 53,011 5,000 5,694 17.709 63,705

23. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMITED Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) 14. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS As al 315¢ March 2025 At Incoming Outgoing 31.3.2024 Resources Resources At 31.3.2025 TraDsfers Restricted Funds City of Lincoln Council Neighbourhood Boards Lincolnshire County Council West Lindsey District Council The National Lottery Community Fund NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Mental Health Social Prescribing) NHS Lincolnshire ICB (PCN Social Prescribing) Lincolnshire Community Fund GLAP LVET- Volunteer Host project LVET- SP Dev Lead Lincolnshire County Council Multiply NHS Lincolnshire (Core20PlusS) Heritage Lottery Fund City of Lincoln Council Shared Prosperity Fund North Kcsteven District Council UK Shared Prosperity Fund Mercers Fund Billinghay Dewint 2,666 2,666 248,880 25,000 248,880 25,000 82,562 74,469 (8,093) 919,986 854,733 (50,826) 14,427 618.582 2,070 574.707 (34,174) (2,070) 9,701 i. 0,000 44,771 i 0,000 41,822 (2,949) 48,387 65,325 81,088 120,835 27,382 (8,640) (10,000) .ICB 27,943 22,024 28,054 230,000 34.554 227,975 (3,000) 12,524 2,025 UK 52,350 32.762 (16,588) 3,000 55,000 2,862 2,500 36,941 898 2.500 18.059 (1,964) 138,402 2,403,705 2,316,124 (138,304) 87,679 Unrestricted Funds Non-Designated Funds 267,393 106,534 251,451 138,304 260,780 Total Funds 405,795 2,510,239 2,567,575 348.459

24. URBAN CHALLENGE LIMI'fED Notes to the Accounts for the ear ended 31" March 2025 (Cont'd) 14. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS CONT'D Ag at 31" March 2024 At Incoming 31.3.2023 Resources Outgoing Resources At 31.3.2024 Transfers Reslrieted Funds City of Lincoln Council Neighbourhood Boards Lincolnshire County Council West Lindsey District Council The National Lottery Community Fund and ESF Building Better Opportunities Grant Th¢ National Lottery Community Fund West Lindsey District Council- Safer Streets ACIS - Youth and Employer Support Fund NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Mental Health Social Prescribing) NHS Lincolnshire ICB (PCN Social Prescribing) Lincolnshire Community Fund - 396 5,000 248,880 25,000 2,334 248,880 25,000 (396) 2.666 61.944 20,352 73,061 (9,235) 71,350 59,344 (12,006) 9.398 7,040 (2,358) 23,427 23,674 247 59,982 305,496 338,682 {26,796) 356,994 33,217 338,681 29,161 (18,313) (5,056) I,000 GLAP L VET - Volunteer Host project 30,000 30,000 LVET- SP Dev Lead NHS Digital Funding Lincolnshire County Council - Multiply North Kesteven District Council- UK Shared Prosperity Fund NHS Lincolnshire ICB (Core20Plus5) Heritage Lottery Fund Active LAncoLnshir¢ 41,460 26,700 41,330 30,447 (130) 3.747 25.350 164,280 130,728 (10,515) 48.387 49,350 74,000 33,328 8,675 (16,022) 65,325 33,067 5,306 13,125 5,306 2,082 22.024 158,070 1,513,879 I,438,796 (94,751) 138,402 UDre8tricted Funds Non-Designated Funds 30I.908 10,093 139.359 94,751 267,393 Total Funds 459,978 1,523,972 1,578,155 405,795

25. URBAN CHALLENGE LINllTED Notes to the Accounts for the St ear ended 31 Marcb 2025 (Cont'd) 14. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS CONT'D Restricted Funds Restricted Funds are received from a number of sources to match fund projects fomiing the core activities of the Company. 15. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEIY FUNDS Unrestrieted Restricted Funds Funds Fund Balances at 31" March 2025 2re represented by: Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities 30,393 248,096 (17.709) 87.679 Total Net Assets 260,780 87,679 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Fund Fund Balances at 31$1 March 2024 are represented by: Fixed Assets Current Assetq Current Liabilities 25,887 262,281 (20,775) 181.332 (42.930) Total Net Assets 267,393 138.402 Unrestricted funding consists of general funding and funds designated to support HR, IT, training and CPD along with supporting a strategy for sustainability. Funds have also been designated to office relocation attached to ihe development of the ongoing partnership arrangements with Lincolnshire Cornmunity and Voluntary Service for which funds have also been designated. 16. PEIYSIOIY COSTS The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Pensions costs during the year toLilled £50,158 (2024: £43,946). The amounts unpaid as at 31" March 2025 were £773 (2024 - £5,694).