MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charily regislralion number 1075020
Company registration number 3530606 (England and Wales)

MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Ms L D E Fowles
MrA T Hunter
DrA Lazz-onyenobi
Mr D Prior
Ms C Stopforth
Mr C E Thompson
Rev W Campbell
(Appointed 31 January
2024)
(Appointed 31 January
2024)
(Appointed 27 June 2024)
Miss C A Heaney
Mr A Kirven
Secretary
Ms S J Devlne
Charlty number
1075020
Company number
3530606
Reglstered offlce
Bridge 5 Mill
22a Beswick Street
Manchesler
M4 7HR
Independent examlner
P Bell ACCA
Champion TLL Limited
7-9 Station Road
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 6SN

MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent examinerfs report
10
Statement of financial activities
11
Balance sheet
12
Noles to Ihe financial statements
13-22

MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the accounting policies set oul in note 1 to the
financial statements and comply with the charily's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charilies= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102)" (effective 1 January 2019).
Objectlves and actlvltles
Objects".
The principal activities of our charity are to promote the relief of sick, elderly and disabled persons in the
Manchester area by the provision of facilities to relieve the stresses experienced by their Carers,. and lo provide
their Carers with information. support and a wide range of services appropriale to their needs.
Manchester Carers Centre was established as a company on 191h March 1998 and as a registered charity on 8th
April 1999. Manchester City Council, the Co-operative Bank and The Princess Royal Trust for Carers were founding
supporters. We are a current network partner and affiliated to the Carers Trusl. Carers Trust is a major charity for,
with and about Carers. They work to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with Ihe
challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill. frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction
problems. Their vision is that unpaid Carers count and can access the heSp they need to live their lives. We share
their aims.
Manchester Carers Centre's is a small independent local charily serving some of the most deprived communities In
Manchester. Our primary purpose is reflected in our mission statement, 'Changing Carers, Lives,. Carers frequently
contact the Centre on the brink of breakdown: they can be exhausted, lonely and in desperale need of support.
Manchester Carers Centre provides Carers with access to information, practical help, emotional supporl and a
range of services focused on responding to need and bringing about positive change that has a lasting impact on
lives. Small changes can make big differences lo Carers everyday lives. We have over 25 years, experience and
expertise of supporting unpaid Carers and their families in the City of Manchester. Manchester is Ihe 6th most
deprived local aulhorily in England (Indices of Deprivation 2019) with some of the most deprived neighbourhoods
being based within the North of the City where we are developing a deeper service footprint. There are significant
health, economic and employment inequalities experienced by Carers across the City and our activities seek to
promote Carers health and wellbeing.
Our Vlslon..
Our Vision is that Manchester is a communily where the role and contribution of unpaid carers is universally
understood, valued and respected. We ensure that those Carers who choose to Care are supported, enabled and
sustained in their caring role through our quality range of seNices. Carers assist the individuals they look after to
keep healthy. connected and as independent as possible, therefore our work to relieve the stresses of Carers
positively impacts on the individuals that are cared for as well. Carers are empowered to achieve Iheir personas
goals and aspirations and help to stay physically and mentally well through our aclivities and support.

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OurAIm'.
We aim to see a society where unpaid Carers are recognised, respected and given access to services that will not
only improve their lives but change them for the belter. We build on the strengths and assets of Cwers lo
strengthen them as individuals, their families and all communilies in our city of Manchester.
Our Mlsslon:
Our mission is to Change Carers, lives in the Manchester area. Small changes can make big differences. Our
passion for Carers drives us. All our activities operate in the interest of our beneficiaries, unpaid Carers and the
individuals they care for.
Our Values..
Integrlty and honesty
We are committed to a culture of openness and conlinuous improvement.
Quallty
We strive for excellence in all our services. We deliver meaningful outcomes, which change carers. lives for
Ihe better.
Innovatlon and posltlvlty
Trustees, staff and volunteers share a passion for improving Carers, lives. This drives us forward to search
for solutions and better ways of delivering sep4ices effeclively, in partnership and collaboralion wilh a range
of individuals and organisations in Manchesler. We are part of the Carers Manchester Network and a
slrong contributor.
Equallty and respect
We strive to be accessible and Indusive. Carers come from all communities and all walks of life. We
celebrate diversity and the skills, strengths and polential thal Carers offer our community, and ensure that
Ihey are involved as much as possible and are al the heart of everything we do.
Outcom88
Through our activities. we Work to ensure the following outcomes for Carers In Manchester are achieved.
with our help Carers Are well Informed and thelr flnanclal sltuatlons Improved
Carers are aware of their rights and how to access Se￿iceS with our help. They know what support Is available in
Manchesler in line with their needs and are supported to access this help.
Wlth our help Carers Have Improved health and wellbelng
We operate a range of activities to ensure Carers are encouraged to look after themselves and priorilise their own
personal mental and physical health needs, and balance the demands of their caring role.
Wlth our help Carers Are connected
Through our work, Carers have the opportunily to meet others. lo share experiences and support one another to
combat social isolation. We connect Carers to support services. the wider community. opportunities, experiences
and lo each other.
Wlth our help Carers Have more equal opportunltles
Carers face disadvantage and are encouraged by us to have a life outside of their caring role and pursue
educational and social opportunilies and interests to improve their quality of life. We support Carers from all diverse
communities and work in partnership with other organisations lo improve all Carers access lo opportunities.

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Wlth our help Carers Are more reslllent
Carers are supported to develop coping strategies and enabled to find the confidence tackle issues and find the
solutions that work for them individually.
with our help Carers Are recognlsed, respected and valued
We ultimately work to ensure Carers are listened to. valued and their strengths and conlribulions are recognized by
Ihemselves, the wider community, policy makers and others.
Wlth our help Carers Are better supported
We work lo achieve improved support to Carers from their local communily, family and networks and formal public
services and voluntary organisalions.
Wlth our help Carers Are Heard
We facilitate and collaborate with voluntary and slalutory partners to provide Carers with an oppcrtunity to voice
their ideas, Ihoughls, concerns and needs, through consultation and involvement aclivilies. This work ensures
Carers have a voice to influence policy and service developments. Every day we listen to Carers expressing Iheir
needs and issues and we use this information to shape our service developments.
with our help Carers Young Adull Carers reallse thelr potentlal
We work to ensure Young Adult Carers (16-25) can achieve the opportunities Ihal all young people can access. We
support young people to connect with their peers through events and online netWOTks. We support young adull
carers to achieve their full potential and fulfill their ambitions, hopes and dreams.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commlssion in deciding what activities the
charily should undertake.
Objectlves and Actlvltle8
Manchester Carers Centre works with unpaid Carers cltywlde from all ages 16 upwards.
We have 4 main services l activities=
A dedicated listen to Carers and their needs and to connect them with our most appropriate
services for their unique siluations. We also connect Carers with specialist services and services from Ihe Carers
Pathway and Network partners citywide. We also link professionals with the organisalions they need to connect
with in order to support Carers.
We have a unique ￿l0￿0y￿1hat helps Carers viith all financial malters to address c05l of living
Issues and improve income maximisation through grants, benefit checks, access to debl advice. fuel efficiency and
safety awareness. and budgeting skills.
We have a offers emolional and practical help on any caring issue on a 1..1 basis through
short term casework. This service also brings Carers together to combat social isolation and offers a range of short
breaks and group activities.
CAN
We have a unique Lfor Young Adult Carers (16-25) citywide. We are the only service in our city that
specifically supports this important transition age group. We offer individual support and advice to address their
unique needs. We provide regular group activities for respite and for them to get to know their peers. We produce
regular e-bulletins and opportunities to develop skills, support to build aspirations for their futures and we help them
to cope with their caring responsibilities.
We also seek each year to deliver a range of complementary projects to our main services through fundraising
activilies and to develop partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector organisations to extend the scope of our
seniices through collaboration.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Achlevement and Performance In 2023-24 for our beneflclarles
Total Reach
Manchester Carers Centre directly supported 770 unique Carers from a range of communities across Manchester,
which is a growth in demand of 130kn on the previous year. This is a great result for a small staff and volunteer team
to impact our beneficiaries, unpaid Carers in the Cily of Manchester.
Money and More- flnanclal support servlces
A total of 185 Unique Carers were supported through Ihe Money and More service.
Unpaid Carers often face financial hardship due to the cost of caring and restrictions on their alj'lity to work in paid
employment. Many are caring in poverty as the Carers Allowance as the main benefit for unpaid care￿ is
inadequate and not fit for purpose. Money issues for Carers are compounded by the current cost of living crisis.
Our service reduces Carers stress around financial issues and finds practical solutions to Carers worries and
concerns. Staff support Carers to maximise their income through our individual grants service. A total of 43
Individual grant applications for Carers were submitled in this year. We are pleased to report that £5.120 was
distributed to support individual Carers with grants for essential respite breaks, urgent household items, while goods
and equipment and access to driving lessons to improve employability and mobility. This is a fantastic result and
improved performance of 108% on the previous year thanks to staff efforts and the additional capacity brought by
independent projects in response to the cost of living crisis.
This Service develops partnerships and is proactive about engaging with a rang& of agencies in the city that are
helping Carers with the cost of living crisis, IT connectivily. food instability, debt issues and benefits referrals.
Through our partnerships with Carers Trust, Lifeshare, Foodbanks and Manchester City Council we have linked
Carers effectively with the full range of financial support services available across the city. We build Carers
knowledge and confidence on how to access help independently to build their resilience going forward.
Carlng 4 Me- health and wellbelng servlces
219 Unique Carers were supported through Ihis service in 2023-24 to improve their health and wellbeing.
32 separate activities were delivered by staff. There was amazing range of interesting, cultural, art, craft, historic.
musical and social aclivilies lo celebrate the best of Manchester with Carers and combat social isolalion and
loneliness often felt by Carers. Carers enjoyed short breaks to the People's History Museum. Manchester Art
Gallery. Elizabeth Gaskell's House. RHS Bridgewater, Factory International, Bridgewater Hall, Salford Museum, as
well as two afternoon leas. Three special coffee mornings featuring Laughter Yoga, Tote Bag making, and Crafts
were also offered. Workshops covering photography, ceramics and visual arts, delivered in partnership with
CREATE, a national charily which works to help disadvantaged individuals to access the educational, social and
life-enriching benefits of Ihe creative arts. Our partnership gave Carers the opportunity to try somelhlng new and
explore creative opportunities to enhance their wellbeing.
Our Caring 4 Me seNice offered one to one appointments to help individual Carers struggling with their caring role
and life issues, wilh a follow up casework service. We achieved great outcomes for the individual Carers we
supported. This service is very popular and appreciated by Carers eVIden￿d by Carer feedback and evaluations.
This service provides valuable respite lo Carers of all ages 16 plus upwards. This year we are pleased to report
that we provided 1,117 hours of respite and social opportunities to Carers.
I CAN - Young Adult Carers servlces (16-25)
201 unique Young Adult Carers. belween the ages of 16-25. were supported through this seNice in 2023-24.
We delivered 10 activities for Young Adult Carers this year in partnership wilh other organisalions.
This enabled Young Adult Carers to meet their peers and feel part of a special caring community. It gave access to
opportunities to develop their skills and furlher their personal goals and ambilions by being able to engage in new
activities lo help them recognise their strengths and talents.

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We produced a regular E-Bulletin to keep Carers and professionals aware of relevant information for Young Adult
Carers, to raise awareness generally and to generate robust referrals from professionals. This year we had a
particular project to deliver with the support of CRH Charitable Trust, so we focused on the needs of Young Adult
Carers who were experiencing mental health issues or who were looking after family members wilh mental health
issues. We delivered some intensive casework to individuals affected and achieved some great resulls validated by
evaluations and experiences of Young Adult Carers themselves.
We continued to develop key partnerships with Manchester City Council. 42nd Street and other mental health
organisations to help build the resilience and health and wellbeing of our Young Adult Carers. We ensure Young
Adult Carers are given opportunities to share their views and speak their truth, enabled by a participation fund from
Manchester City Council and access to Carers Trust initiatives.
We are extremely proud of our work with young adull carers and vrfith demand for our I CAN service growing by 47Yo
compared lo last year, it is clear Ihal this distinct group of Carers need our support. We want to ensure that these
amazing young people are not left behind and can realise their dreams and we continue to work hard to ensure this
unique citywide service is sustained.
Our overall performance of supporting 770 unique Carers and producing clear outcomes and overwhelm ing posllive
feedback from service users and financial supporters is testimony to Ihe effectiveness of the whole Manchester
Carers Centre team, Trustees, staff and volunteers.
Beneflclarles of our servlces
Who Beneflts?
We work with unpaid Carers 16+ to relief their stresses and promote and health and wellbeing. Our b8neficiaries
are all unpaid carers within the City of Manchester and the Manchesler area. "A Carer is someone of any age who
supports, unpaid l unwaged, a relative, partner or friend who due to physical or mental illness, disability, frailly or
addiction could not manage without Ihat support."
We do nol charge for our seNlces; they are free to Carers. and VI￿ enable Carers with financial issues to receive
lailored advice and support to relieve financial hardship. We also provide services to former Carers who have been
bereaved to help them to adjust to their new circumstances and move forward in their lives at their pace.
Achlevements and performance
Flnanclal revlew
Income
Our overall income for this financial year is £ 166,222.
Our main funding comes from the Our Manchester grant which supports our four services specified in thls report.
This is 600/0 of our income. We need to fundraise each year to support our core costs, staff costs service
activity costs to meet the growing d8mand. INe raised £66,222 from olher SoUr￿S of financial support this year.
Overall Expendlture
Overall expenditure was £227,838. This enabled us to maintain our small staff team of 6 staff (5.5 Full time
equivalent) to continue to deliver vital services to unpaid Carers and reach new Carers who had little support. This
was against a backdrop of the cost of living crisis with growing costs for all charities to contend with and fierce
competition for funding. This year the Trustees utilised designaled funds from our rese￿e$ to maintain our capacily
and maintain our business development and fundraising activities.
Net Incomelexpendlture
The accounts show an expected deficit. which was £61,616.
Investment pollcy and objectlves
The Trustees regularly review the level of funds held and ensure we achieve the best rates of int￿eSt balanced
against access needs.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Reserves Pollcy
The Trustees review their Resenies Policy each year and we aim to hold up to 6 months. running costs in
unrestricted and accessible reserves and should hold additional funds to deal wilh contingencies, unexpected
losses and liabilities where possible. 6 months. running costs based on this year's accounts equates to £113,900.
As at March 2024 the balance on general unrestricted funds was £126,292 that is 7 months of our Reserves Policy.
The balance on restricled funds was £8,164.
Fundralslng and sustalnablllty
By underpinning our infrastructure and staff costs. utilising designated reserves, we were able to continue to
develop staff time to fundraising from independent trust funds and foundations and continue to build our knowledge
on business development slralegies. We received an additional 7 grants from independent Trusts and Foundalions
lo extend our services. Thanks to Eric Wright Charitable Trust, The Albert Hunt Trust, Loltery Cost of Living
Community Organisations, National Lottery Awards for All, CRH Charitable Trust, Forever Manchester, Carers
Trust).
Our main statutory grants was from Our Manchester, and we were grateful for Ihe support of Manchester Clty
Council to provlde stability for our four main services.
We would like to thank all of our financial supporters because without your vilal help our work with Carers would nol
be possible and our organisalion would nol be viable.

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Plans for future perlods
FUTURE PLANS FOR 2024126
SERVICE DELIVERY
We have four main services that are well received by Carers, our Reception SeNice which listens and connects
individual Carers to help and support. our Money and More service that helps Carers with all financial malters to
address cost of living issues and improve income maximisalion through grants. benefit checks, access to debt
advice, fuel efficiency and safely awareness, and budgeting skills; our Caring 4 Me service that offers emotional
and praclical help on any caring issue on a 1=1 basis through short term casework. This service also brings Carers
together to combat social isolation and offers a range of short breaks and group aclivilies., and our I CAN Se￿l¢e for
Young Adult Carers {16-251 citywide. We are the only service in our city that specifically supports this important
transition age group. We offer individual support and advice to address their unique needs. We provide regular
group activities for respite and for them to get to know their peers. We produce regular &bulletins and opportunitie8
to develop skills, support to bulld aspirations for their futures and we help them to cope with their caring
responsibilities.
We intend to build the capacity to exiend the activities for all these services and to ensure their continued viability
Ihrough our fundraising efforts and evidence base our effective work with the Our Manchester grant team. We aim
to deliver a range of projects this year from non-statulory funders to enhance our core service capacity above and
extend our service range and offer.
LISTENING TO CARERS AND WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP
We need to keep listening to Carers, involving and engaging them through a range of methods and mediums, so
Ihat we stay relevant to their needs as an organisalion in line with the local conlexl. By enabling Carers lo speak out
through consultations we can support positive change in policy and practice. We are a proud Netwo￿ Partner of
Carers Trust and will continue to engage in nationwide opportunilies to benefit our Carers in Manchester. We intend
to partner with Carers Trust and Gas Distribution Network to deliver a project focussing Income Maximisalion and
Fuel Poverty within the portfolio of our Money and More service. We are adept at working in partne￿hip and want
to maintain an outward looking approach to working together with partners in Manchester to benefit Carers. We are
a network member of Carers Manchester. a voluntary sector alliance that seeks to work together lo create more
opportunities and services for Carers.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We are based in one of the most sustainable venues in Manchester and are part of the Bridge 5 Mill community of
Changemakers
Manchester Carers Centre operates our services wilhin a Centre which operates with ethical. progressive and
sustainable positive environmental practices. We are part of a network of changemakers that work to benefit the
environment and community. We intend to continue to network and build connections to move forward on our
Journey to becoming net zero.
SUSTAINABILITY
We need to future-proof our organisation for longevily. We are impactful and well respected for our service track
record for Carers, however incfeasing costs and fierce competition for funds for charilies nationwide means we
need to develop a clear sustainabilily plan to invest in our infrastruclure and build staff capacity and find new
funding sources. We need to continue to build on the success we have had with diversifying and Str￿gthenIng our
governance and continue lo profile and showcase our impact with new and existing financial supporters to raise
funds for our continued viability.
structure, governance and management
The charily is a company limited by guarantee, company number 3530606. first registered on 1 9th March 1998. It
was registered as a charity, number 1075020 on 8th April 1999.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to
the date of signature of the financial statements were-
Ms L D E Fowles
MrA T Hunter
Dr A Lazz-onyenobi
Mr D Prior
Ms C Stopforth
Mr C E Thompson
Rev W Campbell
Miss C A Heaney
MrA KI￿en
(Appointed 31 January 2024)
(Appointed 31 January 2024)
(Appointed 27 June 2024)
KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The Trustees delegate responsibility for the day-to-day management of the charity to the following senior employee..
Shirley Devine - Chief Executivelcompany Secretary
Linda Roberts - Assistant To Chief ExeculivelFinance
Recrultment and Appolntment of new Trustees
The board is comprised of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12 Trustees. The Trustee body, when complete, shall
comprise twelve elected members. We currenlly have 6 members on the Board.
There is a recruilment process managed by the Board of Trustees. All applicants and potential Trustees are invited
lo fill out an application form and will be interviewed by the Chair and existing Board members to assess suitability
and all checks advised by the Charity Commission.
Elections take place annually at the AGM to elect members as Trustees to the Board. The charity Currently has 67
members.
Potential Trustees are asked to complete an application form and attend for interview and the seleclion process is
based upon the business and governance skills and relevant experience they can bring lo the organisalion to
enable Manchester Carers Centre to develop. Many of our current Trustees have direct experience of caring
themselves, as well as a range of professional skills, but the organisation also seeks to identify any skills gaps and
to recruit professionals and individuals with the relevant business skills and experience to strengthen the Board.
Organlsatlonal Structure
The Board of Trustees is responsible for Governance and vnrks alongside the Chief Executive Officer to set the
strategic direction for the charity. The TrusteeslDirectors have important responsibilities and collectively work
together as a team for the good of Manchester Carers Centre. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for
working alongside the Board as well as overseeing Ihe overall management of the Centre and its activities,
supported by a small, dedicated Staff leam.
Inductlon and Tralnlng of new Trustees
There is a Trustee induction and Governance programme and opportunities for Trustees to receive coaching and
support from experienced Trustees. as well as lo allend relevant training courses, provided by a range of
organisations Including Carers Trust. Trustees are signposted to governance information on websites as well as
resources at the Centre.
Rlsk management
The Truslees have assessed the major risks lo which the charitable company is exposed, in particular
those related to the operations and finances of the charitable company, and are satisfied that systems
and procedures are in place to miligate our exposure to the major risks.

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Public beneflt
Wo consldered Ihe Charity Commlssion's overall guldance and Trustees have had due regard lo the Commlsslon's
guidance on public bgnefil. We are clear Ihrough all of our regular evaluations ol all servlces Ihal all our operallons
and a¢livilie$ clearly link lo lh8 objects ol the charity- lo reliev8 th& slresses experienced by Carers and provide
them with a range of services to support them. This in tum can have an impact positively, on the qualily of life of
elderly and disabled individuals Ihal are cared for. Supporting Carers and disabled individuals in our society, who
are some ol the most marginalised and vulnerable groups. is of obvious general publi¢ benefil and builds a slronger
and more equitable sociely.
The Trustees review the alms. objectives and acliviti6s of Ihe charity each year. Thls report looks 81 what Ihe charity
has achieved and the outcome of ils work in lh6 reporting poriod. The Iruslees report Ihe success of ea¢h key
8clivily and the benefiis the charity has broughl lo Ihose groups of people Ihat It is sel up lo help. The revlew also
helps th8 Iruslees ensure Ihe charity'$ aims. objectives and activities remained focused on Ils slated purposes.
The Iruslees have referred to the guldance conlalned In Ihe Charlly Commlsslon's general guldance on publlc
benefit when reviewing the ch8rills aims and objectives and in planning ils fulure aclivili05. In particular, the
trustees conslder how planned aclivilies will contribute to the alms and obleclives that have been sel.
Benefl¢larlg8 of our servlcè8
Who Ben8flts?
We work wSlh unpald Carer8 to religf Ihelr stresses and promole and heallh and wellbelng. Our beneflclafles are all
npald carers In Manchesler and the Manchester area. "A Carer is someone of any ag8 who supports. unpald I
unwaged, a relallve. partner or friend who du6 lo physlcal or men181 Illness. dlsablllly. frallly or addicllon could not
manage wllhoul that supporl.. We have speclllc servlces lor Young Adull Carers 16.25 and for Adull Carers over
18 and upwards. We signpost younger ¢arors undar 16 to stalulory and partnership organlsallons wilh speclfic
chlldren's project8.
We do not charge for our 8ervlces', Ih&y are free to Carers, and we enable Carers wllh financlal18SU88 to recelve
lailoréd advlce and support lo reli8ve financial hardship. We also provid8 services lo former Carers who have been
ber8aved lo help thom to adlusl lo thelr new circumstances and move forward in thèir Ilves al Ihelr p8¢e.
The Iru8lees' report was approv￿ by Ihe Board of Trustees.
Mr D Pdor
Trust00
Dale.. .......

MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Manchester Carers Centre (the charity) for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responslbllltles and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the financial stalements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20CE (the 2006
Acti.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of
the 2006 Act and are eligible for independenl examinalion, I report in respect of my examination of the charily's
financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145(5)Ib)
of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my altenlion in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respecl:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or
the financial slalemenls do not accord with those records- or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other
than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is nol a malter considered as part of an
independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared In accordance with the methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charilies
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK arnl
Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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 financial statements to be reached.
Champlon TLL Llmlted
P Bell ACCA
7-9 Slalion Road
Heskelh Bank
Preston
Lancashire
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Not85
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investments
5.241
59,071
100,000
64,312
100,000
1,910
21.317
157.292
381
50,911
72,228
157,292
381
1.910
Total Income
7,151
159,071
166,222
178,990
50,911
229,901
ExpendSture on:
Charitable activities
54.573
173,265
227.838
169,841
37,960
207.801
Total expendlture
54.573
173.265
227,838
169.841
37,960
207,801
Net Incomellexpendlture)
(47,422)
(14.194)
(61.616)
9,149
12,951
22,100
Transfers between
funds
180
(180)
3,324
(3,324)
Net movement In
funds
(47.242)
(14,374)
(61.616)
12,473
9,627
22,100
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
173.534
22.538
196,072
161.061
12,911
173,972
Fund balances at 31 March
2024
126,292
8,164
134,456
173,534
22,538
196,072
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxed a880ts
Tangible assets
13
4,099
7.028
Current asset8
Deblois
Inveslm8nls
Cash al bank and In hand
15
16
255
85,001
49.623
85.001
108,095
134.879
193.096
Crodltors: amovnt8 falllng due wlthln
one year
17
(4.522)
{4,052)
Not curront a$88t8
130,357
189,044
Total asset8 less current Ilabllltles
134.456
196.072
N8t a88et8 •xcludlng penslon Ilablllly
134.456
198,072
Th• fund8 of the ¢harlty
ReslTlcted Income funds
Unreslrlcled funds
19
8.164
126,292
22,538
173.534
134,456
196.072
The company Is enlilled to Ihe exempllon from Ihe audit requlromenl conlalned In secllon 477 of lh6 Companles Act
2006. for Ihe year ended 31 March 2024.
The dlre¢tors acknowledge their responsibilities for CAynplying wilh Ihe requlrernenls of Ihe Companies Act 2006
wllh respecl lo accounling records and Ihe preparalion of financial slalemenls.
The members have not requlred the company to obtain an audlt ol Sts financFal statements for Iho year In quesllon In
accordance wllh secllon 476.
These ffinanclal slalemenls have been prepared In accordance wllh Ihe provlslons appllcable lo comp8nles sublecl
lo the small companles regime.
Th& Ilnancial slal8menls were approved by the Iruslees on ..
/&.&..l.OthsLdr 2011fr
ri
Mr D Prior
Trustee
lopforth
Trusteo
Company reglstrallon number 3530606 (England and Wales)
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles
Charlty Informatlon
Manchester Carers Centre is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is Bridge 5 Mill, 22a Beswick Street. Manchester, M4 7HR.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the charitls [governing documenll, Ihe
Companies Act 2008, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland. ("FRS 102") and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement ol
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 1 January 2019). The
charity is a Public Benefit Entily as defined by FRS 102.
The charily has taken advantage of the provisions in Ihe SORP for charilies not to prepare a Stat￿ent of
Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monelary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial stalemenls have been prepared under the hislorical cost convention. modified to include the
revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair
value. The principal accounling policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the lime of approving the financial slatemenls, Ihe trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charily
has adequate resources to continue in operalional existen￿ for the foreseeable future. Thus the truslees
continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing Ihe financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at Ihe discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Designated funds are free rese￿eS that have been designated by the trustees for specific purposes. These
are further disclosed in the notes to the accounts.
Reslricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipl. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charily has been notified of an impending distribution.
the amount is known. and receipl is expected. If the amount is not known. the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng pollcles
(Contlnued)
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligalion to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in seltlemenl. and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir&1 costs and
shared costs. including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activily are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute lo more than one activily and
support costs which are nol atlributable lo a single activity are apportioned belween those aclivities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Support costs
All activily relates to one charitable cost heading and any cosls relating to fundraising are immalerial. Support
costs consist of governance as shown in Ihe notes to the accounts and are allocaled to the direct charitable
costs heading.
1.6 Tanglble flxed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreclation Is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their resldual values over their
useful lives on the following bases..
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
20Y¢ Straight line
25% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
1.7 Impalrment of flxed assets
At each reporting end dale, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determlne
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine Ihe extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabililies.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instrumenls, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial inslrumenls.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contraclual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to setlle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and setlle the liability simultaneously.
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accountlng policles
(Contlnued)
Basic linanclal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement conslilutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is
measured al the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless
the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. where Ihe debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounled at a market rate of interest. Financlal liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-currenl liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cosl using Ihe effective interest method.
D8recognltlon of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charily's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's servlces are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide terminalion benefits.
1.11 Retlrement beneflts
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as Ihey fall due.
Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and }udgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associaled assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual resulls may differ from these eslimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period. or in the period of the revision and fulure periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Donations and gifts
Granls
299
4,942
299
64,013
1,677
19,640
1.677
70.551
59,071
50.911
5.241
59.071
64,312
21,317
50.911
72.228
Grants recelvabl6 for core actlvltles
Individual Carerfs Grant
Awards for All
The National Lottery
Communily Fund
Community Organisations
Cost of Living Fund
CRH CHaritable Trust
Other
8,700
10,000
8,700
10,000
25,521
10,000
4,850
25,521
10,000
9,792
4.942
19,640
50,911
70,551
4.942
59,071
64.013
19.640
50,911
70,551
Income from charltable actlvltles
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
2023
Carers support
Grants
100,000
100,000
157,292
157,292
Performance related grants analysls
Carers
support
2024
Carers
support
2023
MCC- Our Manchester Funding
MCC- Carers North Partnership Grant
other
100,000
80.446
76.666
180
100,000
156,932
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2024
2023
Interest receivable
1,910
381
Expendlture on charltable actlvltles
Car8rs
support
2024
Car8rs
support
2023
Dlrect costs
staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Carers activities
IT and software costs
Staff and volunteer costs
Rent, rates and insurance
HR support
Prlnting, postage and stationery
Telephone
Subscriptions
Miscellaneous costs
Bank charges
173,499
2,929
11,335
3.257
3.149
14.396
1,512
2,187
3,363
1.191
1.262
80
163,025
2,671
4,778
4,534
1,806
11,352
1.654
2.021
5,310
2,696
1,426
57
218,160
201,330
Grant fundlng of activities (see note 7)
5,120
2,450
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance
4.558
4,021
227,838
207,801
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds
54,573
173,265
169,841
37,960
227,838
207,801
Grants payable
Granls paid to individuals amount lo £5,120 (2023: £2.450).
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Support costs allocated to actlvltles
2024
2023
Governance costs
4.558
4.021
Analysed between:
Carers support
4,558
4,021
Net movement In funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediting):
Deprecialion of owned tangible fixed assets
2,929
2,671
10 Trustees
None of Ihe trustees (or any persons connected wilh them) received any remuneralion or benefits from the
charity during the year.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension cosls
123,120
34,659
15.720
115,322
34,099
13,604
173,499
163.025
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
12 Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from taxalion on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
13 Tanglble flxed assets
Leasehold Flxlures and
Improvements
flltlngs
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
38.122
54,633
92,755
At 31 March 2024
38,122
54,633
92,755
Depreclatlon and Impalrment
At 1 April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
38.122
47,605
2,929
85,727
2,929
At 31 March 2024
38,122
50,534
88,656
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2024
4,099
4,099
At 31 March 2023
7,028
7,028
14 Flnanclal Instruments
2024
2023
Carrylng amount of flnanclal assets
Instruments measured at fair value through profit or Ios8
85,001
85,001
15 Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falllng due wllhln one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
255
16 Current asset Investments
2024
2023
Bank deposils
85,001
85,001
17 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2024
2023
Trade Gredilors
Accruals and deferred income
4,516
4,046
4,522
4.052
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18 Retlrement beneflt schemes
2024
2023
Defined contrlbutlon schemes
Charge to profil or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
15,720
13,604
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employe&s. The assets of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
19 Restrlcted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
22,538
159,071
{173,2651
(180)
8,164
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2022
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2023
12,911
50,911
(37,960)
(3,324)
22,538
At the year end the balance on Restricled Funds is as follows:
Awards for All - Carers Breaks - £802
Carers Trust - Young Carers Action Day - £442
CRH Charitable Trust- £2,641
Individual Carers Funds- £4,005
Young Carers Parlicipalion Budget- Manchesler City Council - £274
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20 Unrestrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designaled funds which have been sel aside oul of unrestricted funds by Ihe trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2024
Fixed Assets
Staff Provision
Business development
Core costs
General funds
7,028
20,000
42.000
(2.929)
(3,965)
{31,860)
4,099
16,035
10,140
5,000
91,018
5,000
(4,820)
104,506
7,151
(15,819)
173,534
7,151
(54,573)
180
126,292
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2022
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers At 31 March
2023
Fixed Assets
Staff Provision
Business development
General funds
7.543
20.000
(2.671)
2,156
7,028
20,000
42,000
104,506
42.000
(40.832)
133,518
178.990
(167,170)
161,081
178.990
(169,841)
3.324
173,534
21 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current asselsl(liabilities)
4,099
122,193
4,099
130,357
8,164
126.292
8.164
134,456
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MANCHESTER CARERS CENTRE
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
21 Analysls of net assets between funds
(Contlnued)
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Restrlcted
funds
2023
Total
2023
At 31 March 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilities)
7,028
166.506
7,028
189,044
22,538
173.534
22,538
196,072
22 Related party transactlons
Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any
remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year.
There are no donations from related parties which are oulside the normal course of business and
no restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
transaction entered into by the charity, including any guarantees. during the year.
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