Noah's rk Centre NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Company registration number 407738J Charity number 1088063 Streets. NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR Ef4DED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 PAGE Trnstees, aniiual report (incorpoiating the director's report) Independent examiner's report to the Irustees Statemcnt of financial activities (including income and expenditur¢ account) ststement of financial position io Statement of cash flows li Notes to the financtal statements 12 NOAH'S ARK CENTR COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTORIS REPORT) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 The Irusfres, who are also the directors foT the purwses of coinpany law, present their r¢port and the unaudifrd financial Statements of the charity for the year ended 30 Septembcr 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered charity name Noah's Ark C¢nlre Charity registration number 1088063 Compally registration number 4077381 Principal office and registered 55 Pellon Lane offiLe Halifax West Yorkshire HXI 5SP Bankers address CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling ME1943Q The trustees K Brown B M Simpson M Mellor P D Varney Rev A Dick C Smith Company secretary P D Varney Independent examiner E A Short FCA Equitable House 55 Pellon Lane Halifax Wesl Yorkshire HXI 5SP NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPAfiY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, AIYNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE J)]RECTOR'S REPORT) fcoKlinu£d) YEAR EIYDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNikNCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The Cliarity 15 a company limited by guarantee and Wds incorporated on 25th September 2000. The Cliarity is governed by its Memorandum and Aiti¢les of Association dated 25th September 2000 as amended on 25th June 2001, which have been approved by the Trust¢¢s and the Charity c.ommission. It is rcgistered as a Charity with the Charity Cominission. The liability of each member in the event of winding up is limited to £1. The Charity's registered name is Noah'5 Ark Centre. RecruiÉmtllt and appointment of trustees Any new Trustees must have attained th¢ age of l 8 years and be recommended by the current Trustees. Th¢y must also provide a statement from tlie proposed Tnistee tliat they are willing to be appointed a Trusts¢. Every year one third of the Trustees must retire by rotation, the retiring Trustee can be re-appointed. The trustees to retire by rotation should be those who have been longest in office since their last appointment or reappointm¢nt. As set out in th¢ Articles of Association there shall alway5 be a minimum of three Trustees. There is no maximuTn number of Trustees allowed. The Chair of tlie Trustees is nominated at ¢he Annual General MeetiTkg by the Trustees present. The Charity is managed and overseen by the Trustees. During the yearthe Trustees make decisiDll5 regardinu strategic matters. How¢ver. th¢ management team make decisions regarding the day-to-day running of the Charity. Trustee induction and training At the first meeting after the Annual General Meeting, all trustees are rerrtinded of their responsibilities and ncw trust¢es provided with a copy of CC3- The Essential Trust¢e and a copv of the company's Memorandurn and Articles of Association. The trustees discuss and uExlate the cornpaTry's future plans and objeGtives document. Risk management The Trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and system5 have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are miniinised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and to en5ULf consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of ihe charitable company. Thes¢ proc¢dur¢s are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity. Organisation structure Noah's Ark Centre has a Board of TrLlSt¢es usual consisting of around six trnstees. The Board of Trustees includes a chair. treasurer and secretary who meet on a six weekly basis and ar¢ responsible for the strategi¢ direction and policy of the charity. NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPAP4Y LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT ONCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTivfEIES Noah's Ark Centrt, its Therapeutic and Money Advice Service, have been an activts presence in Calderdale for over 25 years. It provides a vital role in the commiinity. It continucs to promote self-worth, freedom from negative coping strategies, resilience and the potential for fulfilling relationships, employment, financial stability and ¢ornmunity involvement. This is done ihrough our coui)sell&ng teams covering adults, young pcoplc. children and families and increasingl}, through our efficient and ¢ffc¢tive money advice service. Our trustees meet on a regular basis to ensuty the objectives are being achieved and developed whilst maintaining a positive financial position. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE As we close another financial yeat and look forward to the next it is our opportunity once again to highlight and acknowledge the continued work that our small but very significant charity undertakes. It is also a chance to thank all the funders and those individuals who* generosity enables our work to continue. Specifi¢ally,1&st year we received notification that we were a benefT¢iary of a legacy donated by a Founding supporter of Noah's Ark. This unexpected gift has enabled us to focus on our building and do some much needed improvemcnts. To this end we have relurbished and updated two offices, and work is ongoing in other aTeas Éo improve and repair the fabric of the building including very necessary roof repairs. There are also plans to redecorate and Tefurbish the coun5elling rooms and improve the entrance to the building, providing a welcome area and much needed ext￿ desk space. These changes will enhance the experkellce of those visiting our charity. We are very grateful to be able to und¢rtake th¢se improvements and invest in the working environment for thc staff and volunteers and make the general entrance to the centre more client friendly. We are very grateful for this gift and express our sincere thanks to the family. It is being used as an investment for the future for the work to continue. Each year we reflect on the achievements and acknowledge the consistent delivery of both elements of our service, that of Counselling and Money Advice. The coiinselling service continues to be central to the support provided to people in the Halifax area Covering adults, young people and children, in addition the service extends in some circumstances, to pa￿ntS/caLyrS of some attending counselling, enabling a more 'rounded' support. Thes¢ embedded seNices are accessed at the centre, in other community settings and across primary and secondary s¢hools in Calderdale. Counselling with Noah's Ark has long been known for providing long term contracts of counselling however in balance with this services in school and in the community for young people have over the last year been providing increasingly more 'single session therapy, or also known as 'one session al a time, counsclling to meet the demands for the service and to provid¢ more flexibility and responsiveness io these Gounselling provisions. NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COLIIPAIYY LIMvfED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (contiiiued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 We were very relieved to hear in late De¢cmber 2025 that Ihe contract for tlie newest of our servic¢s, the Integrated Wellbeing Service (15-25 years) was betng extended and funded by the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) until April 2027. Giv¢n that alm05t 300 young people have accessed ¢ounselling and other support froin this service since its start. tliis was very welcome news for the leam as the outcomes and feedback from the service users have been extremely positive. Real stories of client journ¢ys and professiollal collaknrations witliin this new integrated s¢rYic¢ will be available to read shortly at Noah's Ark Services - Inte rated Wellbein Serviccs.. Communi Partners The service supports the integration of Noah's Ark's therapeutic and money advice services, as well as promoting the need to approach good mental health from a holistic perspective. The servi¢e has meanl thai Noali's Ark has started delivei'ing more wellbeing interventions related to physi¢al a¢tivity and nutrition. namely walking and cooking groups, and in doing this have fonned new and strong collaborations with other ¢ommuniLy organisations to support young. people who are not in the mainstream with their wellbeing. Collaborative working has been key to the suc£ess of this.service, and we are grat¢ful for this and look forward to streDgEhenrng and building fuither Collaboralions with this service. Alosa has been involved over the last year in the d¢velopment and execution of the local collaborative partnership Calderdale Youth Collective, which brings together organi5atioiis working with and foi- youn(r people aged I1-25yrs, and is co-vice chair and member of theii. executive group on behalf of Noah's Ark Centre. None of our services could thrive without the commitment and dcdication of our staff and volunteers, who continue to be managed by Andrew Sykes (Money Advice Manager) and Alosa Kaimaeuata (Therdpeutic Services Manager). We currently have 40 volunteer counsellors across the services who continue to be reci'uited from local universities and ¢olleges. The relationships between Noali's Ark and these educational institutions remain highly valued by all parties and provide a mutually beneficial partnership. It is with pride to learn that the therapeutic service h&s fed into a national evaluation of all early support hubs for I1-25yr olds for the DHSC, run by the NIHR Mental Health Policy Research Unity providing evidence and insight to the positive support and impact.of counsellin(J services for this age group. This has required commitment and dedication lo detail from all staff involved. We look forward to reading the findings in a report that is due to come out iii the summer of 2026. The benefits of the CORE.N¢t system, which wa5 irnplemenled in 2023. has proved to be key to recording, repurting and managing of all interventions with service users, and feeding into this report and ensurin¥ Noah's Ark remains on par with oth¢rs the sector. An incredibly important aspect of the work of the counsclling teams. and particularly those staff and volunteers who go into schools, is that of providing essential support at times of unexpected and serious events. il is in such difficult circumstances that Noah's Ark is called upon lo help students and staff. The trustees are immensely proiid that this important work can be provided by the teams, and we thank all those involved who undertake to do this challenging tasL The couns¢lling team continue to share best practice and upskill not only our own team of staff and volunteers but many across Calderdale and beyond who wish to develop their practice. This NOAH'S ARK CEI NTRE COMPANY LIIVllTED BY GUARATrITEE TRUSTEESI ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THK DIRECTOR'S REPORT) feonlinued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 21125 Continuous Personal Development (CPD} offering raiscs the profile of Noah's Ark Counselling. pi'ovides a small rcvenue stream, and utilises the considerable experience of our teams. It) our 2025 report it was highlighted that tlie Money Advice Sei'vice had been nominated for a CSJ Award (Centre foi- Social Justice) which were being awarded in November 2025. Whilst our team did not win an award, to be one of eleven sliortlisted charities in the country was a significant achi¢vcment. The award ceremony provided an opportunity to see the work of oilier charities and raise tlie profile of Noah's Ark to others in the charit}, s¢¢tor. We wait to see what may come of iiew connections made, and COngra￿latIonS to Andrew and his team for being in the ix on a national level, this really is worthy of praisel The day-lo-day work of the Money Advi¢e team continues unabated. Individiials are helped when they are at theil lowest ebb through the process of debt management and learning new skills to understand money, choices, wants and needs. Absolutely fundamcnlal in helping to make positive personal change is attending a budget management course. Personal change and improved practical financial literacy, foiTn the fabric ofsocielyy but, which if not learnt, fonns patterns of b¢haviour which can impact entire families negatively. The success of the unique COLirse, 'Budget Like a Boss, written and updated regularly by ihe team, educates users of the service irk the lundamentals of rnoney management and iinderstanding. Whilst th¢ immediate relief of lifting a finaiicial burden is great, the greater benefil is gained by educating for the future. There are sotne wonderful testimonie5 to the impact of this whol¢ process. Looking at this accounting period, 1.10.24 to 30.9.25, these are highlights of each element of the Money Advice Service: Debt advi¢e- the money advice team received over 650 referra15 for complex d¢bt advice and cotnpleted 347 Debt Relref Orders dealing with over £5,300,000 of unmanageable debt. This project continues to be one of the most successful of its type in the UK. In the last l O years our small team has helped over 2,500 Calderdale families become debt free, dealing with over £35,000,000 of problem debt. Benefits advice - In October 2024 we launched a new benefits advice service to meet the increasingly complex needs of our client group. The service received 138 referrals during the accounting period and deliver¢d 360 appointments. Budget Like a Boss.1 ! !! _ the IoT]g-tern] partnership with Calderdale Adult Leaming continued and we delivered 18 budgeting cuurses. In the last 5+ years w¢'ve completed dround 140 courses, delivering it to hundredg of Calderdale families and individuals. Food support- Our money advice tcam has led the way in Calderdale in the provision of suilable and appropriate food support. We do not support the common 'food bank, model, which often does little to understand why individuals are food insecure. Instead, we've pioneered a model that always asks why a person is unable to feed themselves because then we can understand the issues and work with them to address them. Glasspool grants- Our partnership with the Glasspool trust has entered its s¢¢ond year and has bccome a very important part of our service delivery. During the accounting period we received 525 requests for a small grant or carpet5. This included tequest for: Washing machines- 100 Fridge freezers - 57 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARAT4TEE TRUSTEESI ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (conlinuecl) YEAR ENDED 30 SEvfEMBER 2025 Cookers - 61 Beds- 58 Microwave, air fryer, slow cooker set - 62 Televisions -12 Carpets Lik¢ a Bossl ! !! _ Our partnership with the Headlam Group PLC goes from strength to strength. The project lias provided c&rpels lu ai'uuiid 600 Calderdale families since its incepti(Trn and in the last y¢ar we received 343 requests for support with carpeting. In the suinmer of 2025. we mov¥d into bigger premises to take advaiitage of an offer of over 500 rolls of surplus carpet stock. Alongside our work with Headlam, our partnership with ACTS435 continues. They supported us with amund £37,000 of donations to help cover the cost of fitting carpets. The project featured again on national television app¢arillg on BBC One in September 2025. This level of service to the local community is unparalleled and unique within Calderdale. Specifically, the support from Mercado in providing end roll¥ uf Larpet, which would otherwis¢ have gon¢ to landfill. and as these figures show is a significant benefit to households in the i'ental sector (both social and private landlords) seeking support from Noah's Ark. The result of this carpet project not only improves the quality of family life but saves energy costs for those Fatnilies as carpets insulate and help to keep properties warm. It is government policy that landlords are only required to cover kitch¢ns and bathrooms, no other rooms, this makes for cold draughty hom¢s which are difficult to keEp wami. The positive impact in having a carpeted home is immense and it has been acknolvledged that this feeds into tenants who have pride in where they live which fosters good relationships between renters and rentees. This is a recognised benefit froin this relatively new project. Another new area of work for the NAMAS has been that of holding a 'drop in, s¢rvic¢ at the Macmillan Unit of Calderdale Royal Hospital. Due to several referrals from staff at the unit, it became apparent that there are many cases of patients being unable to leavE hospitdil due to needs noi being met at their home. This has not only included household items listed above but specific benefit advice. Being able to 5UPPOrt people when they are faced with such difficulty is exactly what NAMAS can do and having a dedicated benefits specialRSt means that this support is given in a timely and compassionate way. Well done again to the team for continually adapting to new ways of workkng. Writing this report provides the opportunity to reflect and reyiew the work of Noah's Ark Centre, it is always a humbling experience to do so. It is important to realise that without this esscntial presence in Calderdale, our community would be lacking. As anyone involved in the charity sector knows, th¢ Ghallenge is always funding and the uncertaint), of whi¢h applications will be successful. It is a continual balance to maintain services whilst at the same time, not overstretching ourselves: being innovative. yet consistent. Both of our teams do this, and the trustees are immensely grateful to Alosa and Andrew for keeping this balance. On behalrof all the trustees I would like to thank Alosa YAnd Andreiv for their Commitment and leading their teams of staff and volunteers. I would like lo thank every member of staff too and for all the volunteers who choose to commit to our ¢harity. All of you provide an invaluable Service for Calderdale. To our funders, including other charities, companies and individuals who have b¢en mentioned in this report and those listed in the accounts we are very grateful ind¢cd. NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIf*lltTED B Y GUARAf4TEE TRUSTEES, ANF4UAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (coiitiJyue¥l) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Duriiig the year income exceeded expenditure by £27,087 (2024 - £308,721). The total fLinds of the Cliarity have increased from £908.745 to £935.832. Free reserves at JO September 2025, after accounting for restricted funds, designated funds and reserves L'epresented by fixed assets were £143,262 (2024: £80.812). The designated funds include a contingency flind of £40,000 (2024.. £40,000), abuilding extension flind of £22.170 (2024.. 23,208), IT & Teleplion¢ fund 01£475 {2024.' £52E), Moiiey advice fiind of £429 (2024: £nil) and Justice money advice project of £1 0,000 (2024.. £1 0,000). The Trustees would like to thank the many individuals and organisations who have given monetary donations in order for us to continue our work. Re5eiwes Policy The Trustees haile established a level of reserves (that is, those funds that are freely available) that the Charity should have. The reserves are required to operate and meet the Charity's objective for three month5 should they no longer receive any grants or funding, and to cover committed capital expendtture. The Charity have set aside designated funds primarily to cover anticipated running cost5 for three months should all oiitside funding cease. As at 30 SepteTnber 2025 the Unrestricted funds of the charity are £270,873 (2024: £2UiI,843) and the Restricted funds of the charity are £664,959 (2024: £699,902). Pr1￿c1paI funding sources The principal ftnding sources for the charity are grants re¢eÉvable. PLANS FOR FIJTURE PERIODS The company aiins to continue its current activities to consolidate and build on previous successes. We have continued to ¢ngage with offi¢ers and councillors with a view to explorinu way5 in which our premises might b¢ developed to further benefit our members and the community. It is our intention to continue these disciissions in the future. The trustees, annual report and the strategic report were approved on 14 AprÈl 2026 and sigTted on behalf of th¢ board of trustees by: B M SIMPSON Trusiee NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COLVIPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTE< E ITrIDFP£NDENT EXAMifiER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NOAH'S ARK CEfaRE (conkinued) YEAR EM)ED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 I report to the tt'uslees on my examination of the [￿ancial statements of Noah's Ark Centre Cthe charity,) for the year ended 30 September 2025. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the PLirwses of company law) you are r¢sponsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordanGe with the requirements of the Cornp&nies Act 2006 (lhe 2006 A¢t'). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 ACÉ and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of ihe 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a tnember of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Aot. I Confinn that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wal¢s (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confinn that no matters have come to my Attention in connection with the examtnatton giving me cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in Tespect of the charity a5 Teqiiired by section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the fjnancial statements do not ac¢ord with those records. or th¢ financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 A¢t other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'trne and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or th¢ financial statem¢nts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for 8c¢ounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I havc no concerns Lnd have ¢orn¢ across no other matters in connection wtth the examination to which attention should be drawn in this ￿pOrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A SHORT FCA Independent Examiner Equitable Holis¢ 55 Pellon Lane Halifax W¢st Yorkshire HXI 5SP NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPEfqDITURE ACCOUNT) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 21)25 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds 2024 Note Income and endowments Donations and legllcies Cljaritable activities Investmcnt income 60,410 100,154 19,588 180,152 739,399 799,809 100,154 19,588 919,551 848,677 120,442 17,275 Totsl income 739.399 986,394 Expènditure EKpenditur¢ on charitable activities Total expenditure 280,074 280,074 612,390 892,464 892,464 677.673 677.673 612,390 Net income (99,922) 127,009 27,087 308,721 Transfers between funds 161,952 (161,952) 62,030 (34,943) Net movement in funds 27,087 308,721 Reeoncitiation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds Carried fonvard 208,843 270,873 699,902 664,959 908,745 600,024 908,745 935,832 The statement of financial activities includ¢s all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditurc dcrive from continuing activilies. The notes on pages 12 to 32 form part of Éhese financi#l statemenls. NOAH'S ARK CLI NTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEI MENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued) 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Intangible assets Tangible fixed assets 15 16 6,194 65,826 72,020 9,152 65,373 74,525 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 100,568 782,486 95,378 751,518 883,054 846,896 CREDITORS: amouuts falling due Tvithin one year 18 19,242 12.676 NET CURRETrIT ASS£TS 863,812 834.220 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CiiRREIYT LIABILrriES 935,832 935,832 908,745 908,745 NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 664,959 270,873 699,902 208,843 908,745 Total charity fund5 20 935,832 For the year ending 30 September 2025 the charity wa5 entitled to exemption from audit under s￿tIOn 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities: The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476; The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regirne. These financial statsments were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 14 Apri d are signed on behalf of the board by.. B M SIMPSOIY Trustee The notes on pages 12 tD 32 form part of these financial statements. io NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPATr4Y LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMEflT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR EP4DED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 2025 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income 27,087 308,721 AdjiLstmentJlor.' Deprcciation of tangible fixed assets Amortisation of intangible assets Other interest receivable and similar income Accrued expenses/(income) 10,402 2,958 (19,588) 7,177 8,846 3.639 (l7,275} (19,349) Chnnges in." TTade and other debtors Trade and other creditors (5,190) (611) 22,235 (48,894) 2.498 Cash generated from operations 238,186 Interest received 19,588 41,823 17,275 Net cash from operating activities 255,461 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of tangible asset Proceeds from sale of tangible assets Purchase of tntangible assets Net cash used in investing activilies (11,442) 587 (9,741) {960) (10,701) (10,855) IYET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CASH Af4D CASH EQUIVALFNTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 30,968 244.760 751,518 506,758 751.5l8 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALEIYTS AT END OF YEAR 782,486 The notes on pages 12 to 32 form part of these financial statements. li NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COThIPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION The cliarity is a public bejiefit entity and a private coinpany limited by guarantee. registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 55 Pellon Laiie, Halifax, West Yorkshire. HX15SP. 2. STATEMEKf OF COMPLIANCE Th¢se financial statements have been prepared in compliance witli FRS I02, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,. the Statement of Recoinm¢nded Practice applicable to charities preparing their acGounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Aet 2006. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Taxation As a Charity.. Noah's Ark Centre is exemptfroTn tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the T￿¢S Act 1988 or $256 ofthe TaxatÉon of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax ¢liarg¢s have arisen in the Charity. Basis of pr¢paration The financial ststements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial statements are pr¢par¢d in sterling, Ivhich is the functional currency of the eniity. Going concern There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Judgements and key sour¢¢s of estimation uncertainty The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgemcnts. e5tirnates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and jLidgements are continually reviewed and are bas¢d on experience and oiher factors, including expectations of future events that are believEd to be rettsonable under the circumstances. There are not considered to be any judgements or accounting estimates or assumptions that have a significant impact on the financlal statements, 12 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPAIYY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (eonliniied) YEAR ENDED 30 SEYfEMBER 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (eonlinued) Fllnd aeeollnting Unrestricted funds are available for use at tlie discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectiv¢s of the Charity, and which th¢ Trustees have not designated for tither purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been Set aside by the TTUStees for particular purposes, details of which can be found in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds that are to be Lised in accordance with specific restrietiong impos¢d by donors. Th¢ costs of raising and adtninistering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aitn and use of restricted funds is set out in the notes to the financial statements. lrteoming resources All in¢otllTng resources are recognised when the Charity becomes legally entitledto the in¢oine and the amount Can be quantified with reasonable accur8Cy. Income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impracticable to measure reliably, in which case the valu¢ is derived from the costto the donor. Donated facilitics and services are recognised in the accounts when re¢eived if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for th¢ contribution of general volunteers. 13 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEtVlEI r(rs (conlinued) YEAR EI NDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (conlinued) Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis when a liabllity is incuLTed. The majority or costs are directly attributable to specific activities. Costs of generating funds comprisc the costs associated with attracting volunlary income. which is mainly grant application preparation. Charitable activities include exp¢nditiire associated with meeting the charitable objectives. Governance costs Tnclude those incurred in the governance of the Charity and its assets, and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. Expertdlture on grants is recorded once the company has made an un¢onditiona] commitment to pay the grant and this is communi¢ated to the beneficiary or the grant has been paid. whichever is th¢ earlier. The company has not made any grant Commitments of more than one year. All costs are allocated between the exp¢nditure categories olthe SOFA on a basts designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated dircctly. others are apportioned on an appropriate basis e.g. estimated usage as set out in note 8. Intangible Hssets Intangible assets are initially recorded at cos¢ and are siibsequently stated at cost less any accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Any intangible assets ¢arried at revalued amounts, are recorded at the fair value at th¢ date of revaluation, as detemiined by reference to an active market, les8 any subsequent accumulated amortisation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Intangible assets acquired as part of a business combination are only recognised separately from goodwill ivhen they arise from contractual or other legal rights, are separable. the expected future economlc benefits are probable and the cost or value can be measured reliably. Amortis#tion Amortisation is calculated so as to WTite off the cost of an asset. les5 its estimated residual value, over th¢ useful life of that ass¢i as follows: Computer Software 200/0 Straight line 14 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STAT£4 MENfs (conlinHÉd) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTETrIBER2025 If there is an indication that there lias beeii a significanl chang¢ in amortisation l'ate, useful life or residual value of an intangible asset. the amorti8atioll is revised prospectively to reflect the new estimates. Tangible rdssets Fixed assets are stated at cost le55 accuinulaled depr¢¢iation. Additions costing below £1,000 are not capilalised. Depreciation Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asseL less lis residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows-. Freehold property Plant and machinery FiX￿re5 & fittings Kitchen equipment 20/d4 /0 Straight line 25 10 reducing balan¢c 150/0 reducing balance 20 /& reducing balance Impairment of fjxed assets A review for indicators of impairnicnt is Ca￿lea out at each reporting date. with the recoverable amiTrunt being estimated wh¢r¢ such indicators exist. Where the carying value exceeds the recoverable amounl, lh¥ asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date. For the purposes of impairn]ent testing. when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made OF the recoverable amount of the cash- generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is th¢ smallest identifiable group of a55els that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that12rgely independent of the cash inflows from othet. assets or groups of&ssets. For impaimient testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units tliat are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective ot"whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units. Financial instrumtllts The company only has financial assets and ftnanctal liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially rècognised al transaction value and subsequently measur¢d at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans whi¢h are subsequently measured at ainortised cost using the effective interest method. 15 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE ]YOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEt NTS (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Defined contribution plalls ContrÈbutions to defined contt'ibution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in whiGh th¢ related service is provided. Prepaid contrÈbutions are recognised as an asset to the extent that th¥ prepayment will lead to a reduction in fiiture payments or a cash refund. LIMITKD BY GUARAKfEI E The ¢ompany does not have a share capital being a company limited by guarante¢. Individual trustee's liability is limited to a maximum of £1. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Fuiids 2025 DONATIONS Donations Gift aid 13,126 (734) 955 14,081 (734) GRANTS Grants receivable Grants - Food bank 48,018 730,194 8.250 778.212 8250 60,410 739,399 799,809 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 DONATIONS Donations Gift aid 13,088 3,310 9,946 23,034 3,310 GRANTS Grants receivable Grants - Food bank 32,000 759.354 30.979 791,354 30,979 848,677 48,398 800,279 16 NOAH'S ARK CENI'R COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARAf*rrEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (coiiliniied) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 CHAIUTABLE ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Counselling and money advice fees Play th¢rapy referrals 100.154 100,154 114,392 6,050 114,392 6.050 100.154 100,154 120.442 120,442 INVESTMENT INCOME Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Bank interest receivable 19,588 19,588 17,275 17.275 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY FUND TYPE Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2025 Counselling and money advice fees Food bank SUp￿rt costs 23 I,858 565,716 18.939 27,735 612,390 797,574 18,939 75,951 48,216 280,074 892,464 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds unds Funds 2024 Counselling and money advice fees F(KKI bank Support costs 124,694 475,695 30,232 15,873 600,389 30,232 47,052 677,673 31.178 155,873 521,800 17 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL ST ATEMEf4TS (coiilinued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 XPEIYDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES BY ACTIVITY TYPE Activities ut)dertaken directly Support Total funds Total fund costs 2025 2024 Counselliiig and money advice fees Fond hank Governance costs 797.573 18.939 73,450 871,023 18,939 2,500 645,492 30.232 .949 2.500 816,512 75,950 892,464 677.673 10. ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS Counselling and money advicc fee5 Governance Total 2025 Total 2024 Premise5 CoJDmunications and rr General office Postage. printing and stationery Bank ¢harg¢s Depreciation Professional fees Accountancy fee5 31,627 15.721 2.880 7,597 60 13,946 1.619 31,627 15,721 2,880 7,597 60 13,946 1,619 2,500 16.114 8.229 2.908 60 12.485 I,934 1.950 2,500 73,450 2,500 75,950 47,053 11. NET INCOME Net income 15 Stated after chargingl(crediting): 2025 2024 Amortisation of intangible assets Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 2,958 10,402 3,639 8,846 18 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIllllTED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEIVIENTS (conlinued) YEAR EIYDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 12. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent examiner for: Independent exainination of the financial statements Other financial setvices 2,500 1,619 4,119 1.950 1.220 3.170 13. STAFF COSTS The total staff cost5 and employee benefits for th¢ ￿pOrti]Ig period are analysed as follows: 2025 2024 Wageg and salaries Social security Lusts Employer contributions to pension plans 527,748 40,989 14,611 376,045 24,914 8,639 583,348 409,598 The average head count of ¢mploye¢s during the year was 25 (2024.. 18). The average number of full-tijne equivalcnt cmploy¢¢s during the year is analysed as follows: 2025 No. 2024 Number of staff 15 No employee recetved employe¢ benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil). 14. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES No remuneration or other benefits from ¢mployment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees. 19 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMII NTS (collliniied) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 15. INTANGIBLI ASSETS Computer Sofhvare Cost At l O¢tober 2024 and 30 September 2025 Amortisation At l O¢tober 2024 Charge for the year At 30 September 2025 Carrying amount At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 14,790 5,638 2,958 8,596 6,194 9,152 16. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Land and buildings Plant and Fixtures and rnachinery fittillgs Equipment Total C05t At l Octob¢r 2024 Additions Disposals At 30 September 2025 Depreciutiu At l October 2024 Charge for the y¢ar Disposals At 30 September 2025 Carrying amount At 30 September 2025 At 30 September 2024 189,167 4,542 51.246 22,519 262,932 11,442 (936) 273,438 6,900 {936) 50,310 193,709 6.900 22,519 141.876 4,211 45,956 955 (349) 46,562 9.727 4,716 197,559 10,402 (349) 207,612 520 146,087 520 14.443 47,622 6.380 3,748 8,076 65,826 65.373 47,291 5,290 12,792 20 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Tr40TEI S TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEf4TS (continued) YEI AR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 21J25 17. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayment5 and accrued income Othcr debtors 61,634 36,841 2,093 42,035 47,206 6,137 100,568 95,378 18. CREDfroRS: amounts falling due within oue year 202S 2024 Trade ¢reditor5 A¢cruals and deferred income Pension fund creditor 381 16278 2583 1,352 9,101 2,223 12.676 19,242 19. PENSIONS AF4D OTHER POST RETIREt¥tEIYI BENEFITS Defined contrlbution plans Tlie amount recognised in income or eKpenditur¢ as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £14.611 (2024: £8,639). 21 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMrr£i D B Y GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (coiiliniied) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 20. ANALYSIS OF CHAIUTABLE FUNDS Unrestricted fund5 l Oct 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 30 Sept 2025 General funds Conlingenuy Fund Building IT & Telephones Nloney advice, discretionary Centre for Social Justice - money advice Project 135,107 40,000 23,208 528 179,652 (278,912) 161.952 197,799 40,000 22.170 475 (1,038) (53) 500 (71) 429 10,000 208,843 10,000 180,152 (280,074) 161,952 270,873 l Oct 2023 Income Expenditu￿ Ti7nsfers 30 Sept 2024 General funds Contingency Fund Building IT & Telephones Money advice, di￿retIonary Centre for Social Justice - money advice project 118.658 35,000 24,246 590 176,115 (154,686) (4,980) 5,000 135,107 40.000 23,208 528 (1,038) 19,243 (87) (19.156) i 0.000 i 0,000 197,737 186,115 (155,873) (19.136) (208,843) The desi8nat¢d fiinds are made up of.. The building extension and IT and telephones: th¢ funds represent the nel book value of the relafrd &ssets and are being reduced each year by the depreciation charge. Money advise - money And debt advice and siipport. Centre for Social Justic¢- a fund to contribute to the money advice projecL 22 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO TH£ FINATrICIAL STATEMENTS (coiikiiiued) YEIIR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Restricted funds l Oct2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 30 Sept 2025 NHS CCG Big Lottery 'Awards foi All, Economic Fighting Fund Ovenden Initiative Emergency Grants CMBC Mon¢y Advic¢ Ling Bob Project THISS - Therapeutic InfrLvention in Secondary Schools Henry Smith Grant CYP-IAPT & Rccruit to Train Training & Supervision Costs THIPS - Therapeutic Interventions in Primary Schools CFFC Grants Comm Found Small Pot Lottery Funded Money Advice Project Mental Health Workers for YP in the Home TFIIFS PACT- Play & Creative Therapies CY Mental Health Training for Parents Food Bank Tudor Trust Staff Wellbcing Grant StRiCT Sowerby Bridge Money Advice SOS Network Project Calderdale Suicide Prevention & Self- Harm CETRNHS Calderdale CCG 3,184 3,184 3,496 (276) 3220 5,082 298 (363) 4,719 298 66,689 44,926 66,689 43,961 41,500 (42.465) I I,633 (4.809) 6,824 (14) {14) 82 90,140 (86,000) 4,222 19.852 (1,669) 18,183 11,930 8.550 (19,774) 706 1,540 (1,540) 23 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COIIIPANY LIIVllTEI D BY GUARA1￿EE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (conlinued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 Money & Budgeting Course/CAL Stronger Neighboui'hoods Grant Inspire Project Liz Qould (North Halifax) New Providence URC Triple M Fund Caldcrdale Council Lottery match funding THIS North¢m Gas NetworklGr¢¢n Doctor fundin¥ Caldei'dale Cost of Living fund Get Fit Like a Boss UK Shared Prosperity fund Together Housing Lottery Funded Money Advice Project Fixed assei fuiid Food Bank Fixed asset fund Money & Budgeting CourselCAL Fixed asset fund Gei Fit Lik¢ a Boss Fixed asset fund Mercado Carpet Fitting Fund CFFC/Washing Machine Fund Mixenden Fund DHSL Eaily InÉcrv¢ntion Hub ASDIMNT Service Glasspool 39,475 (10,672) (67,015) 7 5,303 (2.086) 13,217 25,000 24,854 25,000 18,779 1,960 (8,035) 13.220 72,234 13,220 97,411 71,364 (46,187) 62,135 65.581 (33,520) (94,196) 14,910 33,763 14,910 31,727 (2,036) 70,733 55.076 (70,040) S5,769 1,890 (523) 1,367 964 (251) 713 1,737 (996) (741) 806 (158) 648 11,681 34,371 (34,898) 11,154 5.870 5070 86.003 37,153 (6,176) 222,176 18,370 65,000 (162,615) (14.600) (58,282) 145,564 40,923 542 24 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COLVIPANY LiiiirrED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (conlinued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 20. ANALYSIS OF CHARII'ABLE FUNDS (continued) Supporting Stronger Neigl)bourhoods Mercado Carpet Fitting fund Fixed asset fund DHSC Early tntervention Hub Fixed asset fund Ovenden Wind Farm CPD Income 17,047 17,985 (8,561) 26,471 497 (126) 371 3.368 (1,029) 2J39 s,000 1,971 5,000 2,850 (879) (612,390) (161,952} 699,902 739,399 664,959 l Oct 2023 Ineome Expenditure Transfers 30 Sept2024 NHS CCG Big Lottery 'Awards for All, Ecoiiorriic Fighting Fund Ovenden Initiative Emergency Grants CMBC Money Advice Ling Bob Project THISS - Therapeutic Intervention in Secondary Schools H¢nry Smith CJrant CYP-IAP'I. & Recruit to Train Training Supervision Costs THIPS - Therapeutic Interventions in Primary Schools 3,435 (i) (250) 3,184 3.789 (293) 3.496 5,445 298 3.607 58 20 (363) 5,082 298 (3,607) (58) (20) 106,489 31.743 (39,800) (27,217) 66,689 44,926 40.400 15,444 5,DOO (8,811) 11.633 4,668 (4.682) (14) 25 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Conllni￿d) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 20. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (continiied) CFFC Grants Comm Found Small Pot Lottery Funded Money Advice Project Mental Health Workers foi" YP in the Home THIFS PACT- Play & Creative Therapies CY Mental Health Training for Parenls Food Bank Tudor Trust Staff Wellbeing Grant StRiCT Sowerby Bridge Money Advice SOS Network Project Calderdale suioide Pr¢v¢ntion & Self- 6,030 (6.030) (21.202) 98,801 {76,923} (594) 82 21.907 4,736 (2.055) (4,736) 19.852 12.133 (12,133) 1,476 l 0,965 (1,476) (30,294) 31.259 11,930 2.271 2,559 950 (1,681) (2,559) 1,540 185 (185) 533 (533) CETRINHS Calderdale CCG Mon¢y & Budgeting CourselCAL Stronger Neighbourhoods Grant Inspire Project Liz Gould (North Halifax) New Providence URC Triple M Fund Calderdale Council Lottery malch funding THIS 721 (721) 49,345 (10.519) (614) 38,212 21,967 3.473 29,547 (19.164) (l7,047) (3,473) 15,303 2,100 25,000 3,257 (1,740) (360) 25,000 24,854 7,386 (14,735) 28.946 13,220 35,966 13,220 72,234 70.000 (33,732) 26 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEIYTS (continued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 20. ANALYSIS OF CHAIUTABLE FufqDS (CQAlirtued) Northern Gas NetworklGreen Doctor funding Calderdale Cost of Living fund Gei Fit l.ike a Boss UK Shared Prosperity fund Together Housing Lottery Funded Money Advice Project Fixed asset fund Food Bank Fixed asset fund Money & Budgcting Course/CAL Fixed asset fund Get Fit Like a Boss Fixed asset fund Mercado Carpet Fitting Fund CFFCIWashing Machine Fund Mixenden Fund DHSC Early Interv¢ntion Hub ASDJMNT Service Glasspool Supporting Stronger Neighbourhoods Mtrcado Carpet Fitting fund Fixed asset fund DHSC Early Intervention Hub Fixed asset lund Ovenden Wind Fami CPD Income 105.582 (43.447) 62,135 14,910 35.077 14.910 33.763 (1.314) 22.839 1,120 92,452 4.000 (44,558) (2.340) 70.733 (2.780) 1,724 (428) 594 1,890 1,286 (322) 964 2,040 (917) 614 1,737 998 (192) 806 37,014 (27,609) 2.276 11,681 5,200 i 0,000 (5,650) (4,130) 450 5,870 142,344 46,000 25,000 (52,228) (8,847) (31,176) (4.113) 86,003 37,153 (6,176) 17.047 17,047 {7) 504 497 (745) 4,113 3,368 402.287 800,279 (521,800) l9.136 699,902 27 NOAH'S ARK CENTRE COMPANY LIMITED B Y GUARANTEE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (conlinued) YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025 20. ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS (contiRued) NHS CCG - to iimprov¢ health care services that air accc55ed by meinbers of oiir local area. Big Lottery 'Awards for All'ILottery Capital Grant - tlie original grant was used to providB equipmetit and is written off over the life of the asset. Economic Fighting Fund- Money and debt advice Ovenden Initiative - Publicity fuiid Emergenoy Grants- To provide emergency support such as foodbanks, and to supw)rt essential and basic needs. CMBC Money Advice - Money and debt advice and support. Ling Bob Project - Th¢rapeiitic Int¢rventlDns in Ling Bob School THISS - Therapeutic Intervention in Secondary Schools for improved mental health and w¢ll Being. Henry Smith Grant- Received towards running costs. including salary of a project coordinator and also for a project providing counselling for people who have ¢xperien¢cd child sexual abuse, sexual violence or domestic violence in Calderdalc. Calderdale Bereavemcnt ServiceslRainbows - for structured pn)gramnie for children aged 5- I l (primary school age), who are experiencing loss of any kind. CYP-IAPT & Recruit to Train Children and Young People's Improving A¢cess to Psychological Therapies project that fociises on transforming mental health Services for hildren and young pevple and their families. Training & Supervision Costs- CPD Counselling Children and Young People (5-15 years). THIPS - Therapeutic Interventions in Primary Schools for improved mental health and well being. CFFC Grants Community Foundation Small Pot- For debt relief orders. Lolt¢ry Funded Money Advice Project - to help sust