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Company Registration Number 03965369 Charity Registration Number 1082166

BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

Trustees' Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

Trustees' Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

CONTENTS Page
Report of the Directors and Trustees 2
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Reference and administrative details		 2
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Message from the Chair		 3
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Structure, governance and management		 4
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Objectives and activities		 5
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Achievements and performance		 7
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Financial review		 18
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Trustees' responsibilities		 19
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Statement of Financial Activities 22
Balance Sheet 23
Statement of Cash Flows 24
Notes to the Financial Statements 25

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BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

Trustees' Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

A carer is someone who supports a family member, a relative or a friend who cannot manage on his or her own because of illness, disability, addiction or old age.

There are 5.7 million carers in the UK. This means that around 9% of people are providing unpaid care.

According to the 2021 Census, there are 25,980 carers in Bolton. Of these, 8,601 carers provide 50 hours or more care each week.

Unpaid carers in England and Wales contribute a staggering £445 million to the economy every day £162 billion per year (Petrillo and Bennett, 2023). The value of unpaid care is equivalent to a second NHS in England and Wales, which in 2020/21 received an estimated £164 billion in funding (Petrillo and Bennett, 2023).

Bolton Carers Support identifies hidden carers and provides information on local services, as well as offering a listening ear and emotional support, opportunities for a short break, courses on a range of topics, and benefits advice to help carers maximise their income.

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Directors' Report for the purposes of section 417 of the Companies Act 2006 and Trustees' Report for the purposes of part 8 of the Charities Act 2011.

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and Reporting by (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.

1 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Name: Bolton Carers Support
Charity Registration: 1082166
Company Registration: 03965369
Registered Office: Thicketford Centre
Thicketford Road
Tonge Moor
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 2LW
Trustees: Susan Foster Chair
Frances Ayleen Benischke Vice Chair
Simon Thompson Honorary Treasurer
Harendra Purshotam Mistry
Melanie Bainbridge
Tracy Lee
Ian Bury appointed 4 March 2025
Yvonne Seal appointed 25 June 2024
David Ruane resigned 13 May 2025
Caroline Hilton resigned 7 May 2025
Patricia Goodwin resigned 8 September 2024
Company Secretary: Georgette Kay
Bankers: Santander UK PLC
Briddle Road
Merseyside
L30 4GB
Independent Examiner: Mr Michael Garrett FCA
Xeinadin North West Limited
100 Barbirolli Square
Manchester
M2 3BD

We would like to express our thanks to trustees, David Ruane and Caroline Hilton, who stepped down from their committee roles during this reporting period. We were pleased to welcome back Ian Bury as trustee.

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2 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

I am writing this report as the New Chair of Bolton Carers Support (BCS), who has only been in post since Dave stepped down from his position in May.

Looking back over report from last year, I can see how much BCS have undertaken during this year. The dedication of the staff and the ongoing support of our Trustees and Volunteers has been invaluable in ensuring that we continue to support all our carers.

We are continuing to raise the profile of Bolton Carers Support through our work with the Bolton Carers Integrated Partnership Group. This consists of a group of senior council officials, social workers, healthcare practitioners and other voluntary sector organisations, who are responsible for the strategic planning and delivery of services to all carer groups in the borough. As Chair of BCS I have now also become co-chair of this group and will make sure we are at the front and centre of this planning and delivery process going forward.

We have had challenges to face this year, with several funding streams coming to an end funding has been our priority. I can assure all our carers that staff and trustees are working hard to ensure we get the funding to carry on and deliver the best possible services to our carers. There have been some necessary changes including the reduction of our helpline hours.

Carers Assessment Co Design group. As I have mentioned numerous times previously, BCS were the main protagonists in highlighting with social services that the current format of the unpaid carers assessment was not fit for purpose and needed to be reviewed and overhauled. So we were invited onto the co design team where we brought along a small team of carers, staff and social practitioners to share their knowledge, experiences and frustrations of the current offering. I am absolutely delighted to say that the process has been a massive success, whilst still not quite at the finish line just yet we are at the trialling and training stage and I am sure that unpaid carers will see a huge improvement in the quality, delivery and outcome of the carers assessment process.

Over the year we have seen our group of amazing volunteers grow and grow, allowing us to promote Bolton Carers Support and our activities more widely throughout the borough, allowing us to sign post fellow carers to the benefits and advice they may need.

It was great sadness and immense gratitude, that due to funding ending, we say goodbye to three members of our team: Lynn (Volunteer Coordinator), Christine (Financial Wellbeing Worker) and Peter (Activities Coordinator). A special mention must be given to Peter, who many of you will know, as he has been with BCS since 2007! We wish everyone good health and happiness in their next adventure.

I would like to thank the Staff, Trustees and all our Volunteers for your trust and support of me over these few months and with your continued help we will continue on for another 30 years.

Take Care and look after yourselves

Sue

Susan Foster

Chair of Bolton Carers Support

Date

BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

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3 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Registered charity and company limited and guarantee

Bolton Carers Support is a company limited by guarantee without share capital and was registered under the Companies Act 1985 on 5 April 2000 with the registration number 03965369. Bolton Carers Support is also a registered charity, number 1082166, and was registered with the Charity Commission on 25 August 2000.

Membership

Bolton Carers Support is a membership organisation. Full membership is available to carers, former carers and representatives of local groups who have registered with the charity. Associate membership is also available to workers and local,

Carers are involved throughout the organisation as trustees and as volunteers. The knowledge and skills carers contribute ensures Bolton Carers Support is carer-led and delivers services carers need.

Governing body

Our governing body, the Board of Trustees (the 'Management Committee'), is responsible for the overall governance, policy and work of the charity, as outlined in our Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 5 April 2000. The Management Committee can have between 3 and 16 members and there is a requirement in the Memorandum and Articles of Association that "the company shall seek to ensure that at all times the majority of Management Committee members are carers".

The trustees are volunteers and do not receive any remuneration for their services but may claim reasonable expenses (such as travel costs) incurred through attending meetings and training sessions or through other duties.

The Management Committee usually meets formally every two months and is responsible for directing the affairs of the charity and ensuring that it is solvent, well run and delivers charitable outcomes for the benefit of carers.

Trustees' appointment, induction and training

Trustees bring a wealth of skills and insight based on their years of caring, and are passionate about improving services and support for carers in Bolton. The charity ensures that anyone interested in standing as a trustee is fully informed of what the role involves. Potential candidates meet with the Chair and Chief Officer before joining the Committee.

Following their appointment, new trustees are given a detailed Guide for and attend an induction session at the offices. All trustees receive regular correspondence from the charity and are invited to training sessions (on topics such as: role responsibilities and expectations, equal opportunities, safeguarding, finances), planning for the future workshops, and charity events to help keep them up-to-date and engaged in its work.

Organisational structure and decision making

A Human Resources and a Finance Sub-Committee meets regularly to deal with matters relating to policies and procedures, personnel, premises and finance. The Sub-committees are attended by the honorary officers (the Chair, Vice Chair, Honorary Treasurer) and trustees with a particular interest in the remit of the Sub-committees. Minutes of meetings go to the Management Committee for approval.

Management

The Management Committee delegates operational planning and day-to-day management, including financial authority and staff management, to the Chief Officer. The performance of the Chief Officer is overseen by the Management Committee through reports and briefings presented by the Chief Officer, and through regular meetings with the Chair of the Management Committee.

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The staff team

Chief Officer and Company Secretary Operations Manager Activities Co-ordinator Financial Wellbeing Worker Carers Volunteer Coordinator Carers Information and Advice Service Officer Carers Information and Advice Service Assistant Carers Information and Advice Service Assistant Outreach Worker and Key Worker Key Worker and Health Linkworker Health Linkworker Telephone Befriending Co-ordinator

Georgette Kay Alison Caunce Peter Harmer - role ended 31 October 2025 Christine Horrobin - role ended 14 November 2025 Lynn Meadowcroft - role ended 8 October 2025 Bev Strang Angela Pagett Khadija Patel Zoe Hill - Outreach role ended 31 October 2025 Nireexa Solanki Eleanor Kay Laurent Fernandez-Moreno

Public benefit

The trustees have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission and this is detailed in the Objectives and Activities section of the Trustees Annual Report.

4 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Constitution policies and objectives

Bolton Carers Support provides information, emotional support, training and short breaks to carers over the age of 18 who live in Bolton or who care for someone living in Bolton. A carer is someone who supports a family member, relative or friend who cannot manage on his or her own because of illness, disability, addiction or old age. They do not have to live with the person nor be the only one who does the caring.

The Memorandum and Articles of Association states that Bolton Carers Support's objects are:

"To pursue any charitable purpose for the benefit of carers, in particular but not exclusively, to educate the public about the issues affecting carers and the stresses experienced by them, to provide information, support and services to carers living in or caring for someone in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton".

Bolton Carers Support has a 31-year track record of delivering high quality information and support to carers (having been in existence since 1994). Currently, 5,465 carers are being supported (as at 31 March 2025).

Our Vision

Bolton Carers Support wants all carers to feel valued and to receive the information, care and support they deserve.

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Our 7 Aims

Summary of our main activities

Carers Helpline

Carers can ring the helpline for information or emotional support, as well as for signposting information about aids and equipment, benefits, support groups, help at home, respite care, health services and other topics. The helpline was open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including bank holidays, until June 2025. Due to funding, revised helpline hours are Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm.

Carers Information and Advice Information and advice appointments are held at the office so carers can talk face- Appointments to-face to a member of staff and discuss their caring situation in detail. Telephone Befriending A service that offers carers more regular and personalised support. It allows a carer a regular check-in call to support their wellbeing and carer support for their specific needs.

Carers Contact Newsletter A free quarterly newsletter is sent to all carers registered with Bolton Carers Support, packed full of useful information on local services, forthcoming events and activities and carers' life stories. The printed quarterly newsletter ended in Spring 2025 due to funding, and has been replaced by an electronic monthly bulletin.

Benefits Advice Carers are helped to claim any benefits they may be entitled to, with one-to-one appointments offered over the telephone and in person. This service ended in November 2025.

Short Breaks A wide variety of group breaks (of a few hours duration - meals out, day trips, visits to places of interest) are arranged for carers to have some respite from their daily responsibilities. The Activities Coordinator funding ended October 2025. However, we will continue to offer opportunities to bring carers together, and funding is being sought to offer the most we can.

Training Carers' workshops, short courses and learning days are held with topics covering health, exercise, arts and crafts, IT, relaxation and mental well-being. Due to the Activities Coordinator post ending, we will offer opportunities where we can. Support Groups Carers support groups are held at different locations around the borough, offering opportunities for friendship and mutual support. There will be a change to this offer due to the Outreach Worker role ending. Awareness-raising Our outreach work raises awareness about carers, identifies 'hidden carers', and promotes Bolton Carers Support's services.

Work with health and social care Bolton Carers Support works with partners on joint initiatives to help identify, professionals support and refer carers. Carers' issues are highlighted within a range of local plans and strategies.

Please see our website www.boltoncarers.org.uk for more information and recent updates on services offered. X @boltoncarers

Facebook @boltoncarers

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Identifying carers

Carers come from all walks of life, all cultures and can be any age. Many feel they are doing what anyone else would in the same situation; looking after their partner, parent or child. They may not realise help is available. We identify hidden carers as this is the first step to getting support.

As part of our commitment to raise awareness about our work, we link into many local networks and meetings to ensure we keep up to date with local developments as well as sharing information about our service to encourage referrals from other groups and organisations.

During the year we identified 530 new carers through talks and presentations, information displays at events, social media, and referrals from partner organisations. The total number of carers registered with Bolton Carers Support and receiving regular information at 31 March 2025 is 5,465.

Support and advice

Information, support and advice form the cornerstone of Bolton Carers Support. Carers who contact the helpline receive information and advice, and can often be referred or signposted onto other organisations for additional support.

Our Carers Information and Advice Service, covers our helpline, website, information and advice appointments, and newsletter. Our partnership with Careline provided by Bolton at Home, enabled the helpline to be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and on bank holidays, ensuring that carers can access support and advice at a time when they most need it. However, due to funding, the operating times have been revised to Monday - Thursday 10am - 4pm.

The nature of the calls/queries/concerns have been varied, but the complexity continues to increase. Calls to the helpline can be varied in length. We also communicate by email and text messages.

Outreach Work to identify hidden carers in the community included:

Zoom Groups:

Carers Quiz Zoom Group - 27 sessions

Creative Wellbeing Zoom Group - 10 sessions

Carer drop in activities:

Tonge Moor Carers Zoom Group and in person meetings - 33 sessions

The Bridge Hub, Bradshaw Road - 8 sessions

Presentations to Professionals/Community Groups:

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Home Instead

Age UK Little Lever

Lever Chambers Neighbourhood Leads Parent Carers Pre-School Group Benefits Info Zoom Meeting

Think Ahead Trainee Social Workers x2 sessions

Regular Groups Attended:

Precious Memories - 14 Post Diagnostic Support Group - 7 Senior Solutions - 1

Kings Church Wellbeing Event - 3 Carers Roadshow with Home Instead - 4 (Blackrod, Westhoughton, Harwood, L/Lever) Community Connect - 3

Octagon Carers Morning - 4

Presentations & Events:

Castel Hill Event - 3 sessions

Macmillan Info Day - 2 sessions Little Lever Library

UCAN Pop-Up Little Lever Women's Health Day Event Deane UCAN

BCS Carers Xmas Meal Westhoughton Carers Xmas Meal Tonge Carers Xmas Meal Hollingworth & Entwistle with Tonge Moor Carers

Safeguarding Training Line Dancing Group - 2 sessions Cover for Nam Ploy Carer Meal

Unlocking Wellbeing in Bolton (UWIB)

Unlocking Wellbeing is a 3-year project which started 1st January 2023.

The project includes a Key Worker role hosted by Bolton Carers Support, initially working in Breightmet. The purpose of the role is to identify and support carers, connect them to the health and care system and understand their issues/themes and feed their learning into a Steering Group to effect change. A key focus of this element is working to understand the local community, ensuring that we get the basics right and ensuring that when a carer presents to a service door is the wrong and they would receive the support they need. Key Workers support individual carers and link into wider initiatives in neighbourhoods including Community Champions and Social Prescribers to make best use of existing networks. The past year has involved listening to carers, understanding their needs, and providing opportunities for connection, relaxation, and recognition.

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Key Issues Identified:

Through 1-1 conversations, wellbeing events and Carers Hub carers shared some of the daily challenges and barriers they face.

Isolation & Loneliness

Carers often described a deep sense of isolation, a breakdown in friendships and a feeling of loneliness even with many people around them.

Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Many carers reported worsening physical and mental wellbeing. The emotional pressure and stress of caring without respite was clear.

Financial Pressures

Many carers we spoke to told us they face significant financial hardship, often having to reduce or give up paid work while struggling to cover the rising costs of care and household expenses, this frequently led to emotional burnout.

Barriers to Services

Often carers find accessing healthcare was a major concern, appointment times, unable to get through to their GP and not being able to leave the person they cared for were all issues frequently spoken about by carers.

Emotional Pressure & Guilt

Carers frequently told us they put their needs last, with guilt and exhaustion recurring in many of the conversations we had.

Wellbeing Events

Our community based Wellbeing events are held at The Mill Coffee Shop Kings Church in Breightmet one of our key areas. They are held approximately every 3 months and are in response to the challenges that carers face. Each of our events

Carers have repeatedly told us how much these sessions helped them feel noticed and valued a rare break from their daily responsibilities.

Referral Pathways & Holistic Support

When carers are identified through our outreach hubs or wellbeing events, we actively refer and encourage carers to tap into the wider support available through Bolton Carers Support, this includes -

This holistic approach recognises that caring impacts every part of the life emotionally, physically, socially, and financially. By providing person centred support, able to meet carers individual needs in ways that feel practical, accessible and meaningful.

Carers often tell us that they know this kind of help existed. That first connection whether it was through our

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Networking & Raising Awareness

Part of the Outreach role is to strengthen relationships with other professionals across healthcare and the voluntary sector. This partnership working is vital -

It raises awareness of carers' experiences, needs and gives a voice to their challenges

This work helps ensure unpaid carers are not passed between services or overlooked but instead, supported in a coordinated and compassionate way.

UWIB Carers Hubs & Events Attended

Blackshaw Community Hub - School Harwood Event

Alastair Medical Practice Harwood Methodist Church - 11 sessions

Coffee Morning Octagon - 5 sessions

Albert Hall

Stadium

Holiday Inn Event Hospital - 5 sessions Wellbeing Event All Souls Event

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Telephone Befriending Service

The telephone befriending service has been running for 5 years and has supported over 300 carers since its inception.

There continues to be a steady flow of referrals, 68 new carers have been contacted during this year, averaging just under 6 a month. In this period 51 carers have left the service. The majority of these come from within Bolton Carers Support. Carers are identified by the helpline staff as requiring more frequent contact. There has been a steady flow of referrals from the social prescribers based in GP services.

Befriending relationships have been started this year with 68 carers and, as of today, there are 99 active relationships. Each relationship varies both in length of call and depth of conversation. Most carers receive a fortnightly call which, on average, lasts for about 30 minutes, but there are 5-minute check-ins and calls that last over an hour depending on the needs of each carer.

There is no time limit to the length of relationship; that depends on the individual. Some are quite brief, usually if referred by a third party, whilst others are open-ended. The first carer contact continues to have regular contact and has become a trustee with BCS.

Carers referred into the befriending service tend to be identified as having more ongoing complex needs mental health, bereavement and loss, lack of family support, loneliness self-identified, change to relationship. They have a need for friendship/communication/contact people have felt lonely. They are communicated with as the person that they are. There is no emotional attachment so they can just be themselves sharing their present, past and future. Carers are being supported with use of compassion-based therapy techniques and goal setting.

Volunteer Co-ordinator

Volunteering is at the heart of everything we do at Bolton Carers Support, and been another incredible year of growth, connection, and contribution.

Following our volunteer inductions, we received some lovely feedback from new volunteers:

From our ongoing volunteer feedback forms, volunteers shared what their experience means to them:

What does volunteering at BCS give back to you?

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Would you recommend volunteering to others?

Why did you choose to volunteer with BCS?

"As a carer and a cared-for person, I needed something to give me a break from the caring role." - Peter

Activities and Achievements

We held two volunteer induction sessions , welcoming a total of 23 new volunteers .

We ran regular Volunteer Catch-Up Meetings , attended by 51 volunteers (with many attending multiple sessions). These included a festive Christmas party and a special .

Our hospital information sessions at the Royal Bolton Hospital were a big success, with 14 sessions delivered by a dedicated group of 38 volunteers (some attending multiple times).

Volunteers led a wide range of activities for carers, including:

Line dancing - 20 sessions Writing group - 30 weekly sessions Cookery classes - 2 sessions Christmas craft sessions - 3 sessions Relaxation sessions - 4 sessions

Weekly craft group - 4 sessions

Our hardworking newsletter team of 6-8 volunteers contributed to the packing and distribution of four issues:

May 2024 - 4,058 newsletters

September 2024 - 4,229 newsletters November 2024 - 4,014 newsletters February 2025 - 4,042 newsletters

This adds up to a remarkable 16,343 newsletters printed, packed, labelled, and franked by hand a testament to the dedication of our team.

We are incredibly proud of everything our volunteers have contributed. Whether supporting carers face-to-face, helping behind the scenes, or simply offering a listening ear, every single volunteer has made a meaningful impact.

We want to end by saying a heartfelt thank you to our amazing volunteers your time, energy, and kindness make all the difference. You are truly the heart of Bolton Carers Support, and we value and appreciate everything you do.

Benefits Advice Service

The Benefit Advice Service offers carers the practical help and advice to claim the benefits they are entitled to support them in their caring role. Carers were given access to information with help to identify potential benefit entitlements to assist with a caring role, a telephone appointments service initially offered advice, with pre booked personal appointments available for practical form completion.

The service was delivered in the office and at outreach venues with follow-up appointments available to support benefit applications for the carers or the cared for person. Visits were conducted by arrangement on a privacy basis at specific outreach facilities, to assist carers in a discreet environment supporting forms completion, avoiding delay in benefit payments impacting on the care needs.

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Benefit reviews were also supported when there was a change in circumstance, such as hospital discharge with benefits stopped or re awards delayed creating an urgent financial pressure on the caring role. Occasional home visits were also undertaken, for a to support a benefit review claim or to deal with additional financial support needs with help provided via Household Support Fund budget allocation with food vouchers and items, or with referrals support to the local welfare provision or other charities for financial hardship.

A continuing office benefit telephone service supported enquiries including communications about benefit awards with letters received from DWP, explanations of awards, assisted benefit reviews, reconsiderations, appeals advice and supported changes to benefit entitlement. Carers received further support regarding benefit decisions to be made concerning a caring role by the provision of estimates/calculations to further support family decisions with explanations of Gov.uk guidance, managing expectations of current benefit legislation. Carer conversations were held for people seeking benefit advice whilst still working with balancing a caring role and for those approaching retirement age seeking information regarding pensions entitlements with disability and caring responsibilities.

The financial wellbeing side of this role also included taking an active part in attending community services events representing BCS, attending the Bolton inter -agency forum along with other organisations hosted by Bolton Council at the quarterly group meeting, to discuss and communicate benefit service delivery and changes that may impact upon Bolton carers. Networking with National charities, local church community groups, organisations, Bolton Council Community service and the DWP Communications local service for the delivery of benefit support, financial help and housing support for the residents of Bolton including Carers.

The BCS benefit role was an active member of a working party with Age Uk for Bolton services who provide financial and benefit claims, working in partnership with these agencies BCS has provided the support required for the interests of registered carers.

Total number of carers assisted with the project

The benefit gains and savings in this reporting period are £453,647.91

Council tax savings for the period are £23,793.78

In total, the yearly awarded funds through vouchers/items via cost-of-living funding was £1,520

(This included food vouchers/ white good vouchers, additionally slow cookers, air fryers, flasks, blankets and socks distributed.)

Activities for carers (outings/events & workshops)

We continued to deliver a range of outings, events and workshops giving carers an opportunity for a break and to address building confidence, tackling isolation and loneliness and also developing skills to help carers in their caring role.

The following table outlines the respite breaks delivered over the 12-month period:

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Event Date Type of event Comments
attending
Planning your future workshop 17th Apr 2024 Learning Day 13
Plus 31 cared
Easter meal Holiday Inn 18th Apr 2024 Carer & Cared For 33
for
Bolton Little Theatre 22nd Apr 2024 Carers Event 25
4 x 14 per
Wellbeing & Mindfulness workshops x4 April / May Learning Day 56
workshops
Weekly
Carers Writing Group April / Oct Learning Day 12
workshops
Halle @ Bridgewater Hall 15th May 2024 Carers Event 29
Line Dancing Workshops June / Oct Carers Event 14 Monthly
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History Walk 11th June 2024 Carers Event 18
Blackedge Brewery Tour 11th May 2024 Carers Event 19
Male Carers Meal 3rd July 2024 Carers Event 12
RHS Garden Bridgewater 9th July 2024 Carers Event 26
Tai Chi Workshops x 6 July / Aug Learning Day 15 workshops
Achari Indian Restaurant 22nd Aug 2024 Carers Event 28
Plus 32 cared
Summer Meal Holiday Inn 29th Aug 2024 Carer & Cared For 34
for
Sound Relaxation Workshop 19th Sept 2024 Learning Day 10
Wellbeing & Relaxation Workshops x 4 Oct Learning Day 12 workshops
Flower Display Workshops x 3 Oct Learning Day 9 workshops
Imperial War Museum North 10th Oct 2024 Carers Event 19
History Walk 29th Oct 2024 Carers Event 18
Planning your future 30th Oct 2024 Learning Day 12
Plus 28 cared
Halloween Meal Holiday Inn 31st Oct 2024 Carer & Cared For 30
for
Palliative Care and End of Life workshop 5th Nov 2024 Learning Day 8
Men's Carer Group 6th Nov 2024 Carers Outing 7
Nam Ploy Restaurant 13th Nov 2024 Carers Outing 29
Planning your future 27th Nov 2024 Learning Day 10
Christmas Floristry 1 28th Nov 2024 Learning Day 12
Men's Carers Group 4th Dec 2024 Carers Outing 12
Christmas Floristry 2 5th Dec 2024 Learning Day 12
Christmas Crafts Workshop 1 5th Dec 2024 Learning Day 10
Carer Christmas Meal 9th Dec 2024 Carers Outing 40
Christmas Floristry 3 12th Dec 2024 Learning Day 12
Christmas Crafts Workshop 2 12th Dec 2024 Learning Day 10
Plus 38 cared
Carer & Cared For Christmas Lunch 17th Dec 2024 Carer & Cared For 42
for
Christmas Crafts Workshop 3 19th Dec 2024 Learning Day 10
Men's Carers Group 9th Jan 2025 Carers Outing 7
Boundary Mill Outing 22nd Jan 2025 Carers Outing 20
Men's Carers Group 6th Feb 2025 Learning Day 7
Financial Wellbeing Workshop 26th Feb 2025 Learning Day 12
Cookery on a budget workshop 1 27th Feb 2025 Learning Day 12
Men's Carers Group 6th Mar 2025 Carers Outing 6
Cookery on a budget workshop 2 6th Mar 2025 Learning Day 12
Ten Pin Bowling 17th Mar 2025 Carers Outing 16
Cookery on a budget workshop 3 20th Mar 2025 Learning Day 12
429
Carers Week Information Day 13th Ju 2024 General event 124
AGM and Carers Rights Day event 21st Nov 2024 General event 117
241
Total Engagement 670
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Health Linkworkers

Accelerated Reform Funding starting December 2024 for 12 months, enabled a partnership with Age UK Bolton, to identify carers through Age UK Home for Hospital project. This has also enabled BCS to raise awareness of the support available to Bolton carers within the hospital.

BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

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Funding

We, once again, wish to express our gratitude to The National Lottery Community Fund, Bolton Council, Eric Wright Charitable Trust, the Health Trust (funded by Health Lottery North West) and CVS Bolton's Fund for continued funding for supporting our work. We have also welcomed funding from the Provincial Walsh Trust and Accelerating Reform Fund.

We are very proud to say that through thorough background work and research, we achieved 100% success in funding applications submitted during the year. Despite the value of one of the applications being reduced due to high competition, we maintained a financial success rate of 91% on applications submitted. During the year we secured funding to produce a short film to accompany our Moving on Book, a relatively small project that has widespread impact, telling the stories of carers during the lockdown periods of the pandemic.

Your participation in our partnership lottery with Bolton Hospice has resulted in another valuable donation. This is an easy way for you to help both of us, and the hospice, and also have the chance to win a substantial prize for yourself. We are also receiving disbursements from Easy fundraising and would urge you to sign up for this very simple, free way to help us raise income.

As part of our efforts to diversify income sources, Simon, our Treasurer, ran the Manchester Marathon, raising £1,250 to help continue our work. We will always welcome those of you wishing to undertake a personal challenge, we can support with setting up fundraising pages and spreading the word, however, we are unable to organise or insure events due to resource limitations. Your support of our Winter raffle and fundraising activities raised close to £1,000, a much valued boost to Bolton Carers Support.

As always, we continue to build on the trust our funders have shown in us to continue delivering what you, as carers, need and are building partnerships and networks to ensure our work aligns with local and national strategies for carers whilst

Appreciation of volunteers

The contribution made by carers and former carers who are volunteers is enormous. Volunteers help staff members with: newsletter mail-outs; events for carers; and deliver workshops and craft activities. The staff and trustees wish to thank all our volunteers.

Feedback from carers

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'What a great night we all had at Blackedge Brewery.
Met new friends and we had a fabulous time. Thanks
'The food, bingo and for sorting the visit.' 'Really not sure what
quiz were just the tonic we carers would do
we needed. Thank without you at Bolton
you.' Carers Support.'
'I enjoy my chats and
am able to talk about
things that are getting
me down, things that I
'Just a note to thank you for a lovely, at present but really appreciate have done which are
well -organised event. You are being in the loop and I thank you enjoyable or, on the
always a terrific host and everyone all very much for all you do to other hand, everyday
really enjoyed themselves!' support carers.' tasks that I have
struggled to cope with.'
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Trustees' Report

For the year ended 31 March 2025

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)
'BCS is like having a good
friend to lean on.'
nice talking to you. It really
is. You cheer me up and make
me laugh, no matter what is 'Knowing BCS are there is a
happening in my life.
'I feel a lot better, calmer
about the situation since the
you for last time I spoke with you.
ringing. I look forward Since I've spoken to BCS, a
to hearing from you nurse from my mums GP
and being able to surgery has helped and I feel
unburden my that I am becoming more
problems. I hope you positive rather than stuck.'
don't mind.'
walk. Dave is the font of all
up to the Parish Church Tower and knowledge, and great fun
History Walk. I thoroughly enjoyed
it.'
'Thank you for your
support over the years -
you think you know what
calling. Your calls are so helpful. It's valuable
you are doing one minute
having someone just to listen.'
but it is a minefield of
who, what, where, how -
thank you for being here
to support.'
'A lot of people must be
grateful for this service and
things through, also for the advice, support and
would, probably, be feeling a
empathy. I feel much calmer, and I can breathe
bit vulnerable without it.
again. I am feeling more determined to look
Thank you for providing
after my mental and physical health, the chat
these services they are my
lifeline.'
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Trustees' Report

For the year ended 31 March 2025

5 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (continued)

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'Appreciate you taking the time to listen and not judge me. I feel so much
the up-to-date
calmer and better about myself. I was getting worked up just before you
information and for
rang. Feel better knowing I can ring for guidance or just a friendly voice.'
speaking to me like a
human being.'
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mornings and events because I am
'He is a very good listener. If I am not certain about something, then he will do busy looking after my son. It is
his best to find out for me. I can pour out all my problems, especially those reassuring that I can speak to
that I face caring for my husband. He is a very nice person, very understanding. someone if I have any problems
He is, in my opinion, very good at his job.' and it is very nice to be able to
have a chat with someone on the
phone.
'Really enjoy using the befriending service. I can laugh or cry. They
listen and give any advice to help the situation. Good for mental health
to be able to speak to someone who listens to me. It is never a
miserable phone call. I laugh a lot but I am able to get rid of any stress
'I love my chats. I can moan, cry & laugh.
sharing them gives me a new lease of
'The trip to see the
life. We talk about events in our lives-
Halle at Bridgewater
this reminds me that there is still life and
Hall was fantastic.'
I can say anything that is on my mind
even the negative thoughts. He will
remind me that I am not alone or awful
because others think & say the same in
my position. He also reminds me to try &
think about my needs which I do
neglect.'
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Trustees' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

6 FINANCIAL REVIEW

The 2024-2025 financial year saw continuing funding from Bolton Council and The National Lottery Community Fund.

Principal funding sources

The principal funding sources have been provided by:

Bolton Council (Adult Services)

The trustees wish to thank all our funders for their support.

Funding in 2024/25

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£140,000
£120,000
£100,000
£80,000
£60,000
£40,000
£20,000
£0
Bolton Council The National Lottery Community Fund
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Bolton Council

The National Lottery Community Fund

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£104,285
£130,606
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Trustees' Report For the year ended 31 March 2025

7 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance with Accounting Standards

The trustees (who are also the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees must prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees confirm that so far as they are aware, there is no information relevant to these financial statements of which the charitable independent examiner is unaware. They have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as trustees in order to make themselves aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charitable company's independent examiner is aware of that information.

Internal controls and risk management

The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charity has an appropriate system of controls, including financial controls. The charity's systems of internal controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material financial misstatement or loss to the charity.

Trustees examined the major strategic, business and operational risks which the charity faces and a formal risk management process is in operation across the charity, with a risk management policy and disaster recovery plan in place, and reviewed and updated annually. Potential risks are assessed as to their likelihood and impact and the consequent actions necessary taken to manage those risks. Other management processes in place include:-

ongoing review of a reserves policy that takes account of the risks of streams of income and expenditure; and

regular review of insurance cover to take account of potential risks (such as business continuity).

The trustees are satisfied that appropriate actions are being taken to manage risk and that the charity's internal controls comply with the guidelines issued by the Charity Commission.

Liabilities

In the event of the company winding-up, members and those who have ceased to be a member within one year of such an event have guaranteed the liabilities of the company to the sum not exceeding one pound each.

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BOLTON CARERS SUPPORT

7 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)

Investment policy and objectives

The trustees invest surplus funds in high rate deposit accounts until required for the charity's use.

Reserves policy

The trustees have established a reserves policy to ensure the continued financial stability and ability to meet its charitable objectives. The policy considers the nature of the income and expenditure streams, the need to maintain sufficient working capital to meet ongoing commitments, and the potential risks to future income.

The charity aims to hold unrestricted reserves at a level sufficient to:

meet short-term obligations and unforeseen expenditure,

provide adequate working capital to support day-to-day operations, and

enable the charity to respond to opportunities or financial challenges without disrupting key activities.

In determining the appropriate level of reserves, the trustees review annually the financial forecasts, risk register, and commitments of the charity. The trustees consider it prudent to maintain unrestricted reserves at a level that is sufficient to protect the charity against fluctuations in income, unforeseen costs, and other financial risks, thereby ensuring the ongoing

Where reserves fall below or exceed this level, the trustees will implement a plan to restore reserves to the target range over

Going Concern

The trustees believe that there are no material uncertainties that call into doubt the charity's ability to continue its activities. The accounts have therefore been prepared on the basis that the charity is a going concern.

The trustees report was approved by the Management Committee and signed on its behalf by:

Susan Foster

Chair of Bolton Carers Support

Date

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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bolton Carers Support As at 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees (who are also Directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements of Bolton Carers Support (‘the charitable company’) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and related notes.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of charitable company you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’) and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

An independent examination does not involve gathering all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently does not cover all the matters that an auditor considers in giving their opinion on the financial statements. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide. Consequently I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements present a ‘true and fair’ view and my report is limited to those specific

Since the charitable company’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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.

Use of my report

This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in this report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone

Mr Michael Garrett FCA Xeinadin North West Limited 100 Barbirolli Square Manchester M2 3BD

Date

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Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 March 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
Note 2025 2025 2025 2024
INCOME £ £ £ £
Income from donations and legacies
- Core income 12,360 - 12,360 31,590
- CCG development fund 32,734 - 32,734
Investment Income 3 6,616 - 6,616 8,769
Income from charitable activities 4
- Bolton Council - 104,285 104,285 124,428
- The National Lottery Community Fund - 130,606 130,606 125,724
- E Wright - 38,975 38,975 23,596
- The Bolton Fund - 25,150 25,150 48,250
- Warburtons - 1,232 1,232 8,768
- Other charitable activities - 25,191 25,191 9,666
Total income 51,710 325,439 377,149 380,791
EXPENDITURE
Expenditure on charitable activities 5
- Establishment cost 71,183 - 71,183 46,320
- Bolton Council - 104,285 104,285 121,692
- The National Lottery Community Fund - 133,075 133,075 133,258
- E Wright - 24,539 24,539 23,596
- The Bolton Fund - 25,150 25,150 48,932
- Warburtons - 1,232 1,232 8,768
- Other charitable activities - 25,191 25,191 7,645
- Governance costs 6 4,467 - 4,467 3,076
Total expenditure 75,650 313,472 389,122 393,287
Net income (expenditure) 7 (23,940) 11,967 (11,973) (12,496)
Gross transfers between funds 16 (2,469) 2,469 - -
Net movement in funds (26,409) 14,436 (11,973) (12,496)
Funds at 1 April 2024 69,244 - 69,244 81,740
Funds at 31 March 2025 42,835 14,436 57,271 69,244
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Balance Sheet As at 31 March 2025

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Note 2025 2024
£ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 11 177 131
Current assets
Debtors 12 33,424 11,363
Cash at bank and in hand 128,004 191,137
161,428 202,500
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 13 (104,334) (133,387)
Net current assets 57,094 69,113
Net assets 57,271 69,244
Funds
Restricted funds 16 14,436 -
Unrestricted funds 16 42,835 69,244
Total funds 57,271 69,244
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The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) and members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 31 March 2025 and of its net income for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 of the Act and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to the financial statements so far as applicable to the company.

These accounts are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act relating to small companies and constitute the annual accounts required by the Companies Act 2006 and are for circulation to members of the company.

The financial statements on pages 23 to 30 were approved by the Board of Trustees :

Susan Foster Simon Thompson Trustee Trustee

Date

Date

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Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 March 2025

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2025 2024
£ £
Net cash flow from operating activities (63,051) (57,512)
Cash flow from investing activities
-
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (82)
Net cash flow from investing activities (82) -
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year (63,133) (57,512)
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward 191,137 248,649
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward 128,004 191,137
Cash and cash equivalents consists of:
Cash at bank and in hand 128,004 191,137
Net cash flow from operating activities
Net income (expenditure) (11,973) (12,496)
Depreciation 36 80
(Increase) decrease in debtors (22,061) (8,307)
(Decrease) Increase in creditors (29,053) (36,789)
(63,051) (57,512)
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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

1 General information

Bolton Carers Support is a company limited by guarantee without share capital and was registered under the Companies Act 1985 on 5 April 2000 with the registration number 3965369. Bolton Carers Support is also a registered charity, number 1082166, and was registered with the Charity Commission on 25 August 2000.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019 and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January 2019.

2 Accounting policies

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Income

All income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Income from donations is included in the accounts for the period in which payment was received.

Investment income comprises of interest, and is accounted for on a receivable basis.

Grants and contract income receivable is credited to the SOFA in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receive the grant. Grants which are for a specific future period are deferred to that period.

Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Expenditure is recognised when it is incurred and is reported gross of related income on the following basis:

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation on fixed assets is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset over its expected useful life as follows:

follows:
Fixtures and Fittings 15% straight line
Computer Equipment 25% straight line

At each balance sheet date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its fixed assets to determine whether there is any indication that any items of tangible fixed assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of an asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss, if any. Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of the asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cashgenerating unit to which the asset belongs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

Fund balances

Unrestricted funds are incoming resources receivable or generated for the objects of the charity, without restriction, and are available as general funds to be applied as the charity sees fit.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company contributes to Stakeholder pension schemes chosen by individual employees. Contributions payable to the stakeholders pension schemes are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Debtors and creditors receivable/payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Taxation

Bolton Carers Support is a registered charity and has no liabilities to taxation. It is able to recover taxation on Gift Aid and Investment Income.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

3
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
4
Income from charitable activities
Bolton Council
The National Lottery Community Fund
E Wright
The Bolton Fund
Warburtons
Other charitable activities		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
6,616
-
6,616
8,769
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
-
104,285
104,285
124,428
-
130,606
130,606
125,724
-
38,975
38,975
23,596
-
25,150
25,150
48,250
-
1,232
1,232
8,768
-
25,191
25,191
9,666
-
325,439
325,439
340,432

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Notes to the financial statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

5 Expenditure

Governance costs

Other charitable activities Warburtons

The Bolton Fund

E Wright

The National Lottery Community Fund

Bolton Council

Establishment cost

Basis of allocation

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

6
Governance costs
Unrestricted Expenditure
Accountancy and independent examination fees
Trustee expenses
7
Net income (expenditure)
Net incoming resources are stated after charging:
Independent examiner's fees
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets		 2025
2024
£
£
4,356
2,804
111
272
4,467
3,076
2025
2024
£
£
4,356
2,804
36
79

8 Taxation

The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

9 Staff costs

No employee received remuneration in excess of £60,000.

10 Trustee remuneration and expenses

None of the trustees received any remuneration during either of the two years. Expenses reimbursed to trustees amounting to £111 (2024: £231) were paid during the year.

11
Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024		 Computer
equipment
Total
£
£
£
26,767
16,355
43,122
82
-
82
26,849
16,355
43,204
26,636
16,355
42,991
36
-
36
26,672
16,355
43,027
177
-
177
131
-
131
Fixtures &
fittings

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

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12 Debtors 2025 2024
£ £
Trade Debtors 26,592 -
Other Debtors - 4,531
Prepayments and Accrued Income 6,832 6,832
33,424 11,363
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024
£ £
Trade Creditors 2,296 1,512
Other Creditors 54,367 21,382
Accruals 5,671 14,100
Deferred income (note 13) 42,000 96,393
104,334 133,387
14 Movement in deferred income Balance at Balance at
1 April Released to Deferred in 31 March
2024 income year 2025
Funds £ £ £ £
NHS Bolton CCG - - 42,000 42,000
Bolton Council - - -
E Wright 74,734 (74,734) - -
Warburton 15,099 (15,099) - -
Cultured Carers 1,490 (1,490) - -
Peoples Health Trust 5,070 (5,070) - -
96,393 (96,393) 42,000 42,000
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Notes on deferred income

At 31 March 2025, deferred income of £42,000 (2024: £96,393) represents funding received in advance of the related expenditure. This amount relates to the CCG grant, which had been received prior to the year end for project activities scheduled to take place after the balance sheet date. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), this income has been deferred until the charity becomes entitled to the funding through delivery of the specified activities in the following financial year.

15 Pension commitments

The company operates a defined contributions scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to £18,094 (2024 - £15,053).

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Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 March 2025

16
Movement in funds
Note
Restricted funds:
Bolton Council
i.
The National Lottery Community Fund
ii.
E Wright
iii.
The Bolton Fund
iv.
Warburtons
Other charitable activities
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Total funds		 Balance at
Balance at
1 April
31 March
2024
Income
Expenses
Transfers
2025
£
£
£
£
£
-
104,285
(104,285)
-
-
130,606
(133,075)
2,469
-
-
38,975
(24,539)
14,436
-
25,150
(25,150)
-
-
1,232
(1,232)
-
-
25,191
(25,191)
-
-
325,439
(313,472)
2,469
14,436
69,244
51,710
(75,650)
(2,469)
42,835
69,244
377,149
(389,122)
-
57,271

Notes on restricted funds

Notes on unrestricted funds

and are expendable at the discretion of the trustees.

Notes on transfer of funds

Transfers between restricted and unrestricted funds were made in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) to ensure that expenditure was properly met from available resources. Specifically, unrestricted funds were applied to cover an overspend on restricted projects where the terms of the restricted income had been fully met and no further funding was available, reflecting responsibility to ensure the continued delivery of charitable activities in line with overall charitable purposes.

17
Analysis of total funds
Analysis by type of asset and liability
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets		 General
Restricted
31 March
31 March
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
177
-
177
131
42,658
14,436
57,094
69,113
42,835
14,436
57,271
69,244

18 Employees and Directors

The average number of employees during the period was 12 (2024: 12)