Registered number.. 04279401 Charity number.. 1092047 COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK (A company limited by guarantee) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarant88) CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the charityp Ils trustees and advisers Trustees. report 2-11 Trustees. re$pon$lbllltl•$ ststement 12 Independent examSnerfs report 13-14 Statement of finanel•l •ctlvltle$ 15 Balance sh99t 16 Notes to the finan¢ial stat¢ments 17-37
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Itmited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Truste8s L M Emmanuel. Trustee A Lands, Trusletr S Ewedemi, Trustee Iresigned 16 May 20241 D L Webber, Trustee J A Dawes, Trustee Dr P W Wilkinson, Tnjslee T Lin. Trustee S Ramewal, Treasurer Company reglst•r•d number 04279401 Charlty regl$tered number 1092047 Registered offlco The Old Bath House & Community Cenlre. 205 Slratford Road. Wolverton. Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. MK12 5RL Company secretary C Walton Indèpendènt èxaminers Elizabeth Newell BA (Honsl FCA, The Pinnacle, 150 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Kees. Buckinghamshire, MK9 1LZ Bankgrs Natwest Bank PLC, 164-166 Midsummer Arcade, Milton Keynes. MK9 3BA Page 1
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present their annual report trjgether with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confirm that the Annual Report and fi'nancial sialemenls of the company Comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Comp8nls goveming documenl and the prowsions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI, applicable to charilies preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Repotyng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} (effective 1 January 20191 as amended by Update Bullatin 1 laffecliva 1 January 20191. sin the Company qualifies as small under Section 383 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under The Companies Act 2006 Istrdlegic Report and Dlreclovs Report) Regulations 2013 is not required. GOING CONCERN The financial stalements have been prepared on a going concem basis. The staff and trustees of Community Action.. MK developed a new Five Year Plan and associated business plan in 2023. The trustees are of the vlew that on the basis of these plans the Charily is a going concern. STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govemlng Document The Charity is a Company limlled by guarantee and was incorporated on 31 August 2001. 11 is govemed by ils Memorandum and Artides of A550cialion. The directors, as dèfined by the Memorandum and Articles, act as directors of the company and. as th6 organisation is a registered charty, act also as its chariiable Iwslees. The trustees al 31 March 2025 are listed on page 1. The trustees.. Anthony Lands (Vice Chair} Diane Webber {Chairl Julie Dawes Lisa Emmanuel Dr Peta Wilkinson S Ramewal Tsen-En Lin Subsidiaries The Charity was the guarantor for Community Action.. Development Services CIC. As the subsldiary had been dormant for 8 number of years, the Trustees took the decAsion to c105e the company. Companies House confirmed the dissolution of Community Action.. D8v8lopm&nt Sètvices took place on 8th October 2024. Pago 2
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK {A ¢ompany limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Charitable companvs objects and principal activities are lo.. Prornole any charitable purposes for the benefit of the publi¢, prinapally bul not exdusively in th& loca1 govemment area of Milton Keynes and ils environs and, in particular, build the capacity of Ihinl sector organisations and provide them with the necessary support, information and servicas to enable them to pursue or contribute lo any charitable purpose. Promote, organise and facilitate co-operation and partnership worklng between the voluntary and community sector, slalulory and other ielevant bodies in the achievement of the above purposes within the area of benefit. Our Vision is of a Good Society, composed of $ustsinable and resilient communities Whe people have opportunities lo be active and engaged. and are supported by a healthy and thriving Voluntary and Community Sector. Our Mission is to educate, empower and enable people and groups to champion the change they wish to see in their ¢ommunilies. Community Action.. MK wll proviL4e the very best support and give a voice lo the Voluntary 8nd Communlty Sector. At Community Action: MK we belleve: Voluntary and Community action is al the heart of a good society which promotes faimoss and so(ial luslice. arKI where people are enabled lo lake aclion for positive Ghange. The volunlary and community sector plays a vital role in creating and facililalin9 OPPOrtunilies for partiupalion. action and decision making in local communities. That the Good Stsciety creates a sense of community where people volunteer for the ¢ause5 and organisalions which are closg to their hearts. minds and values. Underpinned by the values of.. Transparency, openness & fairness. PUBLIC BENEFIT Community Action.. MK aims lo provide public benefit by advancing communily development through ils support of community and voluntary organisations in Milton Kees. We do this by provlding information. advice and training to those organisalions, and by working slralegically and Dperalionally lo promote and support effgctsve community involvement. Our trustees and staff work together to draw up our strategic plan from which prioritie5 are sel and specific work plans dew5ed. Throughout this process the trustees have paid due regard lo the Charity Commission's guidan on public benefit and ensure that our services meet those criteria. Our achievements and perfornian in the reporting period provide evidence of our imp8d for public benefit. STRATEGIC REPORT The followng sections for achievements and performance and financial review fom7 the stratégic report of the charity. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our aim is to support charities and community groups in Milton Keynes lo be skilled. knowledgeable and well ru in order lo achieve Iheir aims and support their beneficiaries. Page 3
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK {A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Over the year we have provided the following support.. Strengthening Communlties As part of our Stren9lhening Communities workslream, we work in areas of Milton Keynes with new housing developments to help foster connections, and provide support lo residents to take action on the ideas, issues and interests which are Important lo them. This year, Community Action.. MK worked across the cills newest neighbourhoods to ensure that no communlly is left behind. Through a blend of outreach, partnership-building, residonl-led engagement. and tailored support, the programme empowered new and erHerging communities lo connect. organise, and thriva. The Eastern and Western Expansion areas are growing larger as every year passes and they are complex areas lo work in. Large new housing developments, often with facilities to bring people together and limtted acces5 Its shops and transport. 11 has been a real privilege this year lo be a partner in some Open University research focused on attitudes to poverty in naw communities. We supported the Open University with field work lo engage residents of Glebe and Eagle Fami and Whilehouse who had experience of claiming universal credit and gathered attitudes towards poverty- The rèsearch will be published in July 2025 and will capture the experien of hidden toil behind shiny Ironls. Strengthenlng Communltles Headllnes Residents Reached.. Over 1,000 individuals engaged direGtly through events, outreach, and ¢ommunity-led sessions across Fairfields, Whitehouse. Glebe Farm. Broughton Gate, Brooklands. 8nd Eagle Farm. Community Events Delivered.. 24+ Community events and outreach sessions, including-. . 2x Easter events - Big Lunch @ Eagle Farm - Summer feles, play days and feedback events (Fairffelds. Glebe Farm. Whitehouse) While Ribbon Vigil1100+ aitendeesl International Women's Day Icraftivism project) Christmas hamper deliveries Coffee mornings and "Chatty Café" session5 Community Groups Supported.. -10+ grassroots gTOUPS including Xtra SpecAal Families. Whitehouse Parent & Toddler Group. MK Climate Action Neknrk, ancs Chaty Café -support included safeguarding and First training. governance development, funding appli¢alions. and insurance set-up as well as aiding in accoss to private $6clor external funding for storage and cost5. Volunteer Pathways: -A local Trsidenl, was supported into volunteering through 1..1 support -several residents recruited for leadership roles and event delivery Schools & Young People Engagement.. -ongoing partnership with Glebe Farm and Whitehouse schools ulreach through school feles, after-school group5, and youth vCe sessions Paga 4
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK (A ¢ompany limlted by guaranteè) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Challenges Identified -Persislent lack of ¢ornmunily Spa in areas like Glebe Farm -Barriers to using schools for engagement in newer estsles -ongoing safeguarding support required for individual volunteers -Limiled access to flexible, sustainable fundlng lor resident-led inilialives Stralegic Partnerships -strong relationships built w(th'. -Parish Counci15 IFairfield5. Whilehouse. Brou9hlon & Brooklandsl -MK Council (including Violence Against Women and Girls and Equality, Diversity and Inclusio leamsl -Housing associatsons {Orbil. Amplius, Places for People) -Parks Trust. Hummingbirds Family Cenlre. Earty Years leam, MK CAN -Girt Guides -Midshires Orchard Group -Whitehouse Medical centre, local schools and voluntsry sector regular lemily safeguarding meetings Macmillan This outreach into VCSE organisation and strengthening our links into communities with particular needs has continued through our work with Macmillan Cancer Care to support the involvement of Black, minority ethnic and faith groups in cancer services. Strengthening Groups In 202¥25. Community Action= MK 5UPPOrted 206 VCSE groups in Milton Keynes through 1186 different sessions of tailored advice, signposting. resources and one-to-one support. Support included guidaftce on choosing le9al structtsres such as Charitable Incorporatgd Organisations ICIOSI and Community Inte$1 Companies {CICsl, charity registration. govemance and business planning, as well as help with funding searches, bank account set-up. and trustee r8¢ruilmenl. We responded to a varioly of practt¢al needs, from volunteer shortages lo promobonal SkJPPOrt for events. services and roles vta otjr ngwsletteis, blogs and SOCAal media. Our team facilitated Connections between groups and local partners, ran c8pacily-building Workshops. and offered bespoke support lo èmerging projects addressing mentsl health. refugee inclusion, cultural ompetency training, and community assets. From start-up guidance and safeguarding advice to help navigating grant appli110n$ and community engagemenL the support offered flected the secloT'S diverse and evolvlng need5. Key Support and Development Headline5 -Suc¢ossfully delivered the Milton Keynes City Coun¢il-funded 'Volunteering for All, project Ilhrough the UK Shared Prosperlty Fund), helping groups strengthen inclusive volunteering and better support diverse volunteers. This included focused trainin9 such as Fiisl Aid and sessions on good volijnleer management. access for people with disabilities, deaf and sight loss awareness, and inclusive communications to meat the specific needs of volunteers and communities. Launched a new volunteer brokerag8 plaifom to slmplify recruilmenl and improve access for all groLtps. -Wi*h funding from The National Lollery Community FLÈnd starting Febwary 2024, we will expand and deepen our support lo grassroot5 groups across Milton Keynes. 44eld 25 events lor VCSE organisalions IhroLtghoul the year, induding lour seasonal neiworking events Ihat helped shine a light on local groups. build conne¢bons, and share ideas. Page 5
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK IA company Ilmited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 -Delivered 16 learning evenls covering anti-racism. governance. indusive communication. and digita1 tools ike Artificial Intelligence. These sessions helped groups build confidence. strengthe how they work, and embed equality in their everyday prath'ce. -Co-produced five MiDoS sessions with BLMK ICB and CVS Beds to help local groups connect their services to Ihe NHS MiDoS platform, making il easier for heallh¢are professionals and rBsidenls to find and ae$S support across the BLMK araa. Next year, wè will continue to: -Review and adapt our support for grassroots groups lo make It Inclusive. easy to access, and focused on the real need5 of OUT communities, especially groups WOTking with people facing economi¢, political, or social barriers. An important part of this will be a review of our Membership appcoach. -Run a responsive training programme ¢overing $8feguarding, Al, diversity, and other essential skills. This will be shaped by sector trends, ongoing feedback, and lived experience from the groups we work with. -Centre Equity. Equality. Diversity. and Inclusion IEEDII in everything we do. We will support all groups lo build inclusivg spa¢&s and deliver work that reflects the pèople th8y seNe, especially those facing the greatest barriers. -support indusive volunteering and develop cornmunity leadership pathways. focusing on peoplè from underrepresented backgrounds and those with lived experience. -seek to increase the capacity of groups supporting our most fftarginalised communities. We wll help them connect with the wider sector, access opportunities, and effectively share the voices of the people fhey represent. -create OPPC*rtunities for groups lo share knowl&dg8 and expetise through peer leaming, co-led sessons, netsvorks. and events, recognising the strengths already wlhin ouf sector. -Amplify Ihg voices, issues, and ideas from groups involved in our neorkS, and actniely engage more groups lo join and collaborate. We wll ensure these voices shape our support, influen¢ed8cisions, and reflect what maller5 most to comrnunllies In Mllton Keynes. Communl¢atlon ststl$tl¢s Mailing List Subscribers: 1.556 Webslle Visitors 2024 - 25-. 14,227 -Views.' 35,215 Facebook Followers: 2,791 Instagrafft Followers.. 1,142 Linkedln Follower5.' 566 followers Twitter Followers-. 4.556 Newsletters sent.. 4S Volunteering Over the past year, our Volunteering Service for Milton Keynes has undergone development under the supervision of our Volunteering Lead, who joined Community Aclion.. MK in June 2024. Their work has been instrumental in preparing the organisalion for accreditation as a Volunteer Centre and has been delivered in alignment with the Milton Keynes Volunteering Strategy, which focuses on improving acces5 to P8ge 6
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {contlnuèdl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 volunteering, promoting Incluslon, and supporting wellbeing in MK. Key achievements ovei the past year include.. -Launching a New Volunteering Platfom): A new online volunteering search platform has been implemented for Milton Keynes, making it easier for residents lo discover and engage with local opportunities. Thls has been supported by a city-wide promotional campaign lo raise awareness and increase participation. -strengthening Community Networks: We have established regular volunteer recruitment events in Central Milton Keynes and laun¢hed a monthly Volunteer Managers, Notwofk, Including in-person meelin9s hosted by local organisalions lo encourage collaboration and shared leaming. -Delivering Inelu$lve TraSning: A series of workshops have been delivered lo support indusive volunteering practices and equip volunteers with essential skills such as safeyuarding and fiisl aid. -Expanding Outreach and Volunteer D&v8lopment.' Diop-in sessions have been held across the city lo help rosidenls explore volunteering opportunities. In addition, stfuclures have been created lo support the development of our own team of volunteers lo help deliver our work across Milton Keynes. -Modernising Volunteering Resourcès: Our Volunteering Lead has reviewed and updated all ¢ore volunteering documentation and guidance, ensuring our materials Teflect current best praetices and are accessible to a wide ranga of audiences. This Work has lahl strong foundations for a more inclusive. accessible. and resilient volunte&Nng ecosystem in Milton Keyrses. Looklng ahead. we are excited to continue building on this momentum. Our focus will be on promotlng the value of volunteering across the clty and supporting organisations lo make volunteering more accessiblwarttcularly for disabled p•ople and young people. Through this work. we aim lo ensure that volunteering in Milton Keynes is welcoming, empowering. and enriching for everyone. strengthenlng the Soctor In a tim@ of growing need and shrinking resources. working collectively as a voluntary, community and social enterprise IVCSEI sector is not just important, it is essential. No singl8 organisalion can meet the scale and complexity of challenges facing our communities today. By coming together lo share knowledge. coordinal acliori, amplify lived experience. and advo¢ale for syslembc change we can create a stronger, more resilient sector that reflects the diverse voices of Milton Keynes. Collaboration enables us to move beyond slloed responses, bLtild trust across boundaries. and unlock new potential through partnership. 11 ensures that the solutions we design are rooted in community. informed by experien. and drlven by collective purpose. Milton Keynes has upwards of 1200 voluntary and communily organisations collectively deliveiing support in every corrser ol our unitary authority area, every day of the year. Part of our role as a local infrastructure organisation is to give voice lo the experience of the VCSE and lo coordinate collective inst9ht. Infrastructure QTganisalions are connectors who broker relationships between the VCSE and the public bodies. One of the key ways we have adopted lo manage this role is lo build and support networks ¥nd alliances and develop ways lo distribu19 leadership across the sector rather than Community Alon being the vrK)ulhpieee of the sector. Whi15t there are a numbe¥ of Alliances and Networks operallng in MK, our main focus has been the Voluntary Sector Allian, the Mental Hoalth Alllance and the Networks which have been supported through our work wth the National Lottery Fund where we have supported the development of the MK ClSmal8 Action Netmork. The Refugee Support Netwotk and the Food and Essent*al Items NobNork. Pagg 7
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company lirnitod by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT {continuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Here are some case studie5 of our work with networks: Cllmatè Actlon Network Aim.. Supptsrt 8 dynamic and ind8pendenl neOrk of Ial groups tsckling dimate change. Highlights.. - 7 govemance sessions delivered Created key documents.. Consb'lulion, Code of Conduct, Values, Political Engagement Policy AGM planned for Sept 2024 to fomialise structure and elect a committee Shared best practice nationally vla NAVCA Climate Action Network - Linked bwth MK College, and youth climate advocate Mahnoor Kamran for upcoming events Groups supported- _1>20 Core members, wdeT Outwach via mailing lisl Key impact.. Enabling self-led groups to sustain long-lerm advocacy and infiuence local climate policy Rèfugèè Support Network Alm- Convene and strengthen local response to refugee onli asytum seeker needs. Aclivtty: 6 network meetings held (Feb, May, July, Sept, Nov, Janl - 4 newslellers sent lincluding dedicated content for Refugee Weekl - T8mis of Reference and Membership Form coftrroduced wlh the ne0 Suppr>rt given lo 15+ groups, in¢luding= MK Islamic Arts & Culture IMKIACI. UK Welcomes Refugees, Sieve MK. Works for Us. Open University InaSed direct support.. numerous referrals, signposting and 1-1 support for asum.Seekin9 families and individuals CAMK submitterj a funding application for ESOL provision at Ramatja Hotel {on behaw of Siovo MK} Emerging needs-. Lack of core funding for refugee support groups Disconnection of asylum seekers in temporary accommodation Need for trauma-informed volunteer programmes and cultural sensitivity Food & Essantial Items Network Aim.. Improve coordination and collatrK)ration across food provision and essential item support. Progrtsss.. 1 network tneeling held (July), attBnded by key providers and mapped on a collaborative Jamboard Directory development underway. lo be launched via CRM system posl-summer Idenlilied needs.. Emergency support still dominates over long-lerm poverty alleviation Cultural sensitivity in food provision Overstretched groups with limited capacity for sy31ems change Next steps.. 2nd meeting planned (Sept 20241, ¥th case study from Sl. Mark's Meals and focus on MK'S ChSld Poverty Partnership Broader stratagy discussion.. shift from emergency support lo root cause inlèrv&nts'ons Mental Health Alliance Aim.. To bring together a neork of VCSE organizalions to help to deliver community rnental health supw)rt in Milton Keynes. Progress-. Over the past year Community Act¢on.'MK have delivered.. 10 Mental Health lianCe Meetings 13 new organisalions re¢ruited to the Mental Health Alliance 24 new sign ups lo our newsletter giving a read) of 177 recipients Page 8
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK IA company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT l¢ontinuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 19 speakefs have allended the Mental Health Afiiance Meetings - 2 sessions focused on conlribuling lo the ICB Adult Neurodivergent Paihway 1 Application lo the National Lottery for project funding for Mental Health Alliance Members 12 ¢8pacity building sessions focused on VCSE governance 1 Filrn interviewing Mental Health Alliance members Management of and support to 8 VCSE Organlsallons delivering community based Projects 16 Project Development Sessions - 32 Monilorirg and Support Meetings 8 Funding Agreements prepared FiT7an¢ial adminislralion Data collection and anatysis Collaboration across VCSE organisab'ons working in the Mental Health and Wellbeing space. Projects delivered by groups have achieved the following.. Collectively delivered 872 different 8¢livilies in communities across MK Engaged with 10.093 attendetrs and promoted good mental health and wellbeing Enabled 669 hours of volunteer lime Reached communities who feature in the Core20+5 population groups Captur&d stories of positive transformation from their beneficiaries Voluntary Se¢ttsr Alliance Aim.. Thè Milton Keynes Voluntary Sector Alliance IVSAI is seeking to be the strategic voice for the voluntary and community sector IVCSEI in Milton Keynes. Composed of members from a 'network of networks,, the Voluntary Sector Alliance will bring together cross-se¢lor individuals and organisations in Milton Keynes lo promote Ihe VCSE as a strategic partner in local decision making. Progress.. -convened the Voluntsry Sedor Alliance Steering Group monthly to strengthen cross-sector collaboration. -Iniliated the development of a Civil Society Covenant with MK Ctty Council, setting a new standgrd for publiclVCSE partnership. -Delivered impactful events including Children & Young People's Mentsl Health forums. and launchgd plans for a VCSE Summit. -Facilitaled syslem-level VCSE representation in key pr40Tity areas includirg system flow, discharge planning, and food poverty. Number of VCSE organisalions reached -VCSE members regulady ¢onliibuting to the Alliance include= YMCA MK, MK Ael. Mind 8LMK, Age UK MK, Community Action.. MK, The Parks Trust. and others. -Direclly engaged 50+ through open meetings. stakeholder events, 8n(J thematic forltms. 30+participants attended the May 2024 CYP Mental Health ovgnt alone. Numbèr of Outreach Events & Strategic Meetings 12 Steering Group meetings held in-person al the Old Bath House 5+ task-and-finish or theme*Jased groups. including-. CYP Menlal Health Pre-meet 9roup Covenant Working Group Fa115 Pievenlion Planning group - Summit Working Group P89e 9
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company limited by guaranteel TRUSTEES. REPORT Icontinuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Denny Review These networks were vital when we wnlributed lo the research in MK for the Denny Review. The review looked lo understand which people experienced the greatest health inequalities and what steps could be iaken lo achieve greater health and care health outcomes for local people across Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes. Healthwatch MK led the local research and commissioned Community Action.. MK and tho YMCA to do specific work wilh groups in the VCSE. The Focus Areas of Our Research were.- AulisTn and Neurodiversity. Living in Deprived Communities, Ethnic Minority Groups, Gypsy. Roma and Traveller Communities. LGBTQ+ Community, Learning Dlsability, Mental Health, Migrants. Physical and General Dlsabllity. FINANCIAL REVIEW Total incoming resources lor the year amounted to £840,944 which is a nel increase of £280,670 from 2024. Totsl outgoing resources for the ye8r amounted to £570,625, a decrease of £70.208 over 2024. By far the largest cost of the charity conlir)LEes lo be its staff. In 2025 the number was 14 {2024.' 121. The charity showed an overall surplus of £290.426 for the year 12024 surplus of £12,4681- The loss on nreslricted funds was £59,594 (2024 surplus of £1,861) and the surplus on restricted funds was £350,020 12024 loss of £1,393). RESERVES POLICY Reserves policy- The charitls reslricted reserves al 31 Marca) 2025 stand al £1,674,990 {2024.. £1,324,970). of which £1,264.102 12024.. £1.163,8111 represents monies unspent orb the rool tariff programme. whilo unrestricted reserve5 amount lo £111.936 (2024.. £171.530). In Mew of the currenl uncertainties throughout the sector as a whole regarding future funding avai18bility, we have ietsined a separate d8signaled exit contingency reserve of £104,68812024= £93,447> which was sel up in 2011. This represents an eslimaled 3 months running costs which would be incurred during an orderly winddown of the charitys operations. Free unreslricled reserves therefore stand at £7,24812024'. £78,083}. and ale held to provwlg th& charity with sufficient working capital to enable it to meet its day-to-day requirements. Resfficled funds are held lo be spent In the lulure In accordance with the wishes and requirements of the fund oviders. INVESTMENT POLICY Under its constslution. the charity has the power lo make any investment that the Iruslges see fit. The total investment retum generated a surplus of £44,238 {2024 surplus of £116,233). PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS Our 'Five Year Plan 2023-2028, has been developed during this financial year in partnership wth stakeholders, staff and trustees. We have worked hard lo reflect, plan and work with the secior to deleimine where to invest ovr energy. expertise and resotJr¢es. The launch ol the new Five Year Plan places us in good stead for the coming years as we build on the achievements of the last few years. Pag6 10
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK {A company Ilmltod by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT Icontinuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This report was approved by the Trustees, on 13 2025 and signed Dn their b$half by.. i£/oP/ 203f D¢2W&* J Dawes Chair of Tiuslees Page 11
COMMUNITY ACTION,. MK IA company limited by guarante•) TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees {who a also d1ClOT8 of Community Action.. MK for the pulposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial stalemenls in awrdance wlh applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Ac¢&pled Accounting Pr8cli¢el. Company law reqLFires the Trustees to prepare financial slat&menls for each financial year. Under company law the Tfustees mtjst not approve the financi81 slalemenls unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable cornpany and of the incoming resources and applicallon of resources. Including the income and expenditure. of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial slalemonts. the Trusleos are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenuy.. observe the methods and principl8s of the Charities SORP., make judgments and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and wudenl- stale whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and &xplained in the financial ststements- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will continue In operation. The Trustees are ie5ponsible for keeping adequate accounting records Ihat are sufficient to show and explain the charitable companls transactions and disclose with rèasonable ac¢uraGy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensu that the financial 51alemenls comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fratjd and other irregularities. Page 12
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK IA company Ilm4ttd by guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INDEPENDENT EK4MINER'S REPORT TO Tt4E TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY ACTION: MK (the 'COmpan) l report lo the charity Trustees on my exarnination of the accounis of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. This report is made solely to the Companls Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 01 the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might slate lo the Companls Trustees those matters l am required to slate to them in an Independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl permttled by law. I do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the Company and the Companls Trtjstees as a body, for my work or for this report. RESPONSIBILMES AND BASIS OF REPORT A5 the Trustees of the Company land its director5 for the purposes of company lawl you 8re iesponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Acl'}. Having 5alisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not reqLtired to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act aTrd are eligible for independent examination, I report in rfjspect of my examination of the Componjls accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'thg 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under soction 145151{bl of the 2011 Act. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT Since the Companls g¥oss tncome exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed In section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a mgmber of ICAEW. which is one of the lisled bodies. I have Completed my examination. I can confirm that no matters have come to my attention in eA)nn8clion with the exarninalion giving n7e cause lo believe.. accounting Tecords were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of Ihtr 2006 Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records.. or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requ1Ments of secllon 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requlremenl that the accounts glve a 'lwe and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of independent examination.. or Page 13
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK (A company Ilmlted by guaranttrèl INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (continuèd) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the method5 and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practi for accounbng and reporting by charits'es lapplicable lo charities preparing theif ac¢ounis in ac¢ord8n¢e with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Signed: Elizabeth Newell BA (Honsl FCA Indepedent Examiner MHA Chartered Accounlanls Milton Keynes Dated: ICI IOCS /z6e S MHA is Ihe trading name of MHA Audit Services LLP, a limited liaiylity partnership in England and Wales {regislered number OC4555421. Page 14
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company limFtÈd by guarantee} STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestrlct¢d Restrl¢tod funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies Investments 3,850 28,676 808,468 812,318 28,676 S33,596 26,728 TOTAL INCOME 32,526 808.468 840.994 560,324 EXPENDITURE ON.. Charitable activltles: Direct costs Support ¢osl$ Governance 156,664) 167,181 6,473 453,635 396,971 167,181 6,473 457,425 177,745 5,663 TOTAL EXPENDrruRE 116,990 453.635 570.625 640,833 NET INCOME I {EXPENDITUREI BEFORE TRANSFERS Transfers between funds (84.4641 4,813 354,833 {4.8131 270,369 180.5091 16 NET INCOME I IEXPENDITUREI BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES 179.6511 20.057 350.020 270.369 {80.5091 92.977 Other recognised gains 20,057 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS {59.5941 350.020 290,426 12,468 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward 171.530 1,324,970 1.496,500 1,484,032 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 111.936 1,674,990 1,786,926 1,496.500 The notes on pages 17 to 37 form part ol these finandal slalements. Page 15
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK {A company Ilmited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER.. 04279401 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Nots FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets Investments 10 1.200,590 1,156,352 1.202,036 1,157,952 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 23,116 5B3.147 273.141 83.656 Cash at bank and in hand 606,263 356,797 CREDITORS: arno¢Jnts falling due within onè year 14 {21,373) 118,2491 NET CURRENT ASSETS 584,890 338,548 NET ASSETS 1.786,926 1.496,500 CHARITY FUNOS Restricted funds Unreslri¢t8d funds 16 1.674.990 111,936 1,324.970 171,530 16 TOTAL FUNDS 1,786.926 1,496,500 The Companrfs fin8ncSal statements have been prepared in accordan with the provision5 applicable lo companies subject to the small companies regime. The Trustees consider that the Company is entitled to exemption from the requirement lo have an audit under the provisions of seciion 477 of the Companies Act 2006 1.the Act") and members have not required the Cornpany lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. The Trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The financial statements were approved and aLrthorised for Issue by the Trustees on slgned on their behaw. by. J Dawes (Chair of Trustèes) The notes on pagès 17 to 37 forrn part of these financial slalemenls. Page 16
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmltèd by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 General Information The charity is a private company {registed number.- 042794011 and registered charity Iregistered number 1092047). limited by guarantee, in England and Wales. The address of its registered office is The Old Bath Hous6 & Community Centre 205 Slratford Road. Wolverton. Milton Keynes, MK12 5RL. The principal aclNity is to provide public benefit by advancing community development Ihrou9h ils support of community and voluntary organisalions in Milton Keynes. This is dorie by providing information, advice and training lo organisalions by working slralegically and operationally to promote and support effe¢live community involvement. The financial ststemenls are presented in Sterling. which is also the functional currency of the company. All figures Sn Ihe financial statements are founded to thfy nearest £1. 1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statoments The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accoynls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 leffècliv& 1 January 20191- {Charilies SORP IFRS 1 Q211, the Financial Reports'ng Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelarsd IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Community Action.. MK meets the definition of o public benefit enlily under FRS 102. Assets an liabilities are initially recognised at histort¢al cost or Iransacllon value unless otherwise staled ir* the relevarbl accounting policy. 1.3 Going concern After making approprtale enqulries and taking into consideration the cost of living crisis, the tiuslees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources lo continue In operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continuo to ad¢)pl the going wncern basis in preparing the financial statements. Page 17
COMMUNrrY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) 1A In¢om¢ All income is recognised once the Company h8s entitlement to the income, il is probabl8 that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. For legacies. enliuement is taken a5 the eartier of the dale on whith oilher: the Company is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has btren finalistrd and notification has been made by the executorls} to the Trust that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is reiVed from the eslale. Receipt of a leg8cy, in whole or in part. is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the Company has been notified of the executor's inlenlion lo make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the Company, or Ihe Company is awa of Ihts granting of probale. and the Criteria for income recognition have not been mel, then the legacy is Ifealèd as a ¢onlingenl as5el and disclosed if material. Donated services or facilities are recognised when the Company has ex)ntrol over the item, any conditions assoaated with the donated item have been met, the recelpt of economic benefit from the use of the Company of th8 Item is probable and that economic benefit can b8 measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 1021, the general volunteer lime of the Friends is not recognised and refer lo the Trustees. repc*rt for more informab'on about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are reco9nised on the basis of the value of the gift lo the Company which is the amount the Company would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market.. a corresponding amoLtnl is then recogni5ed in expenditure in the period of receipt. 1.5 Exp8nditur& Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligalion lo transfer economic benefit lo a third party, il is probable that a Iransfgr of economlc b8nefils wll be required In settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by aclivty. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support cost5 involved in undertaking each aclivily. Oirect costs attributable to a singl8 activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs whith are not attributsble lo a slngle activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of lime spent, and depreciation charges allDcaled on the porbon of Ihe asset's use. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objec15 of the Cornpany and include proje¢t management carried out al Headquarters. Governance costs are those incurred in connection wlh administration of the Company and compliance with constitub'onal and stslutory requirernenls. Charitsble aclivilles and Govemance costs are costs incurred on the Companys operations. including support C0515 and cost5 relating to the govemance of the Company apportioned lo charitable activities. Page 18
COMMUNITY ACTION; MK IA company Ilmlted by guarantO01 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES ICONTINUEDI 1.6 Tanglble fixed assets and depreciation A review for impairnient of a fixed asset Ss c8riied out Ff events oi Changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying valu8 of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfa115 belween the carrwng value ol fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairment losses are recognised In the Statement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure accoLtnt. Tangible fixed assets are carried al cost. nel of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided al rates cal¢ulaled to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their eslimaled residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following ba5es.' Leasehold improvements Office equipment 16.66%- 33°A Straight line 16.66Yr*- 50/0 Straight line 1.7 Investments Fixed asset investments are a fom) of financial instrument and are Initially recognised at thelr transaction cost and subsequently measured al fair value al the Balance sheet dal?. unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured al cost less irFipairmenl. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unfealised, are combined and shown in the heading 'Gainslllossesl on inveslmen15' Iri the Ststement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account. 1.8 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount Can be measured reliably by Ihe Company.. this is normally urx)n nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by the Bank. 1.9 Operating leases Rentals under operating leases are charged to the Slalement of financial activities incorporating income and expenditure account on a straight line basis over the lease lem). 1.10 Debtors Trade and other deblors are recognised at Ihe settlement amoLtnt after any trade diswunl offare(J. Prep3MentS a valued al the amount prepaid net of any tr8de discounts due. 1.11 Cash at Bank ènd In hand Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short temi highly liquid inveslmgnts with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of aul$It10n or opening of th8 dgP0511 or simllar account. Page 19
COMMUNtrY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarant•e) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED} 1.12 Liabilities and provisions Liabilities are recognised when the is an obligation al the Balance sheet dale as a result of a past evenl. 11 is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlèmènt, and the am¢Mnt of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities aro recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to s81118 the debt or the amount It has received as advanced payments for the goods or seNices Il musl provide. Provisions are measured al the best estima18 of the amounts required 10 settle the ob1igalion. Where the effect of Ihe time value of money Is material, the piovision is based on the presenl value of those amounts, discounted al the pre-tsx discount rale that reflects the risks spe¢ifi¢ lo the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charge5. 1.13 Financial instruments The Company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualfy as basic financial instmments. Basi¢ finan¢i81 instruments are initially recognised al transaction valuè and subsequently measured at their sethement value with the exception of bank loans which a subsequently measured al amortised cost using the effective interest method. 1.14 Penslons The Company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represen15 the amounts payable by the Company to the fund in respect of the year. 1.15 Fund a¢¢ountlng General funds are unreslricled funds which arè available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been deslgnaled for other purposes. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in a¢cordance with speclfic reslrictlons Imposed by donor5 or which have boen raised by the Company for partlcular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are Charged againsl the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is sel out in the notes to the financial slalemenls. Page 2D
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmitèd by guarantèe) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestrl¢ted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Roof Tariff Funds UnrestiiGted fvnding Ma¢Millan Development Work PCN Health Inequalities National Lottery INF Mental Health Allian Adults NAVCA Ukranian Refugees Network of NeOrkS Communities & Place Volunteoring NHS England INF NHS England Building Partnership S106 Denny Review NHS Community & Social Enterprise MHA 6 months ou osc Inlegraled Discharge Hub MK Cancer Fonjm HalS Rainbow S106 Wobum Sands S106 Oxley Park S106 Ealon Le7 S106 Shenley Brook End S106 Lavendon S106 Wavendon S106 Walton S106 Blakelands 200,000 200,000 3,850 50,560 250.000 18,405 56,555 50,000 48,408 20.000 5,167 5,000 5.061 75.000 3,850 50,560 99.575 20.000 99,575 20.000 16,932 835 80.000 40.000 53,244 11,580 60,000 862 1,050 23,032 6,605 15,866 9,916 24,396 35,625 50,102 8,288 16,932 835 80.000 40,000 53.244 11.580 60,000 862 1.050 23,032 6,605 15.866 9.916 24,396 35,625 50,102 8,288 Total 2024 18,405 515,191 533,596 Page 21
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlted by guarantso) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INVESTMENT INCOME Unre5trlcted funds 2025 Restrlcted funds 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Investment dlvidend Income Bank interest income receivable 24,181 4.495 24,181 4,495 23,257 3,471 28,676 28,676 26,728 Total 2024 26,728 26,728 DIRECT COSTS Unrestriced Restricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Grant expendrture Stsff salaries Overhead cross charge Intercompany write off 15,453 44,978 226,800 181.857 60.431 226,800 110.826 (1,0861 163,412 198,787 95.226 {71.031) 11,0861 156,6641 453,635 396,971 457,425 Total 2024 159,1591 516,584 457,425 Pa9e 22
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA ¢ompany limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SUPPORT COSTS Support costs Total 2025 Total 2024 Governance Legal & professional Staff salaries Rent, rates and servtce charges Communication & IT Trainin9 & marketing Bank charges & interest Deprecialion Olher expenses Other repaits & maintenance Other outgoing resources Governance Overhead cross charge 7,068 246,251 7,500 5.479 1,316 405 1.470 1,913 300 6,305 7,068 246,251 7,500 5,479 1,316 405 1.470 1.913 300 6,30S 6,473 {110.826} {110,8261 2.704 243.377 8,014 7,448 1,998 417 2.425 1.992 11.706) 4.142 5,663 193,0661 6,473 6.473 167.181 173,654 183,408 Total 2024 5,663 177,745 183,408 During the year ended 31 March 2025. the Company incurred the following Governance costs.. £NIL12024- £NILI included within the table above in iespect of Direct ¢osts- Activities. NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI This is slated after charging: 2025 2024 D&precialion of tsngible fixed assets.. owned by the charity 1,471 2,425 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION The Independent Examinels remuneration amounts lo an Independent Examination fee of £4.45012024 - £4,250>. Page 23
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company limlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STAFF COSTS The average number of persons employed by the Company during the year was as follows.. 2025 2024 No. 12 Employee numbers 14 No employee received remuneration amounting lo more than £60,000 in either year. Key Mana9¢mènt Personnel Key management personnel include all persons Ihal h8ve authority and responsibility for planning. directing. and controlling Ihe activities of the charity. The total comp8nsation paid lo key management personnel for servic8s provided to the charity including national insurance and pension was £54,550 12024.. £59,746). Wagos Costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social Security Costs Employer contributions to pansion plans 410A40 37.824 24.732 389,090 32,740 22.214 Total 472.996 444.044 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES During the year, no Trustees recelved any remuneration12024- £nill. During the year. no Tnjslees received any expens8s12024- £nill. Page 24
COMMUNITY ACTION- MK {A company limÉted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Short-term leasahold property Offi¢e equipment Total Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions 26.178 74,714 1,317 100.892 1.317 At 31 March 2025 26.178 76.031 102,209 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year 26,178 73.114 1,471 99,292 1.471 Al 31 March 2025 26,178 74,585 100.763 Not book value Al 31 March 2025 1,446 1,446 Al 31 March 2024 1.600 1.600 11. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Securltles Market value Al l April 2024 Addition5 Unrealised gains 1,156,352 24.181 20.0$7 At 31 March 2025 1.200.590 Invè$tm¢nts at market value compriso: 2025 2024 Investments 1,200,590 1,156,352 All the fixed asset investments are held in the UK and represent managed funds by Sarasin & Partners LLP. Valuation All investments above are held at valuation. P8gg 25
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK {A company Ilmlted by guarant•el NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. DEBTORS 2025 2024 Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 20.300 316 2,500 270.OIN) 641 2.500 23.116 273,141 13. Cash at bank and In hand 2025 2024 Cash and cash equivalents 583,147 560.154 14. CREDITORS- Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade Creditors Amounts owed to group undertakirigs Other taxation and social security OtheT creditors Accruals and deferred incomo 3.812 1,463 1,086 8,659 3,693 3.348 9,931 4.277 3,353 21,373 18,249 15. LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Community Action.. MK is a company limited by guarantee. The liability of each member is limited to contributing £10 to the assets of the company in the event of il being wound up, while a member. or within one year after ceasing lo be a member. Page 26
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmltgd by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS STATEMENT OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR Balance at 31 March 2025 Balanc¢ at 1 April 2024 Transfers Inlout Gainsl (Lossès) Income Expenditure Unr8strlcl¢d & d&$ignated funds Exil Strategy General funds SDV gerieral 93.447 116.4241 94,507 11.241 {6.4281 104,688 {145,6231 152.871 32,526 1175,354} 58,364 20,057 171,530 32,526 (116,9901 4.813 20,057 111,936 After careful considèrafjon, the Trustees have noted that thè SDV General fund had been incorrecdy catergorised in previous years. Funds have been set aside and designated by the Trustees for specrfic purposes, there is no set agreement that requires these funds to b8 restficted. As such. the SDV General fijnd has now been correctly reallocated lo designated funds. Page 27
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK {A company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Iconlinued) Restrl¢ted lunds Section 106 Roof tariff Funds INF Mental Healih Alliance Adults INF NHS England Building Partnership INF BLMK Winter Funds MacMi118n Faith Research Remuneration Proposal Provision of Inequalities Maping ICB Health Connectors Macmillan Development Work PCN Health Inequalities National Lotlery Improving Systems Flow Communities & Plac8 Denny Review NHS Community & Social Enterprise MHA 6 months ou osc Integrated Discharge Hub MK Cancer Forum Haryls Rainl)ow S106 Wobum Sands S106 Oxley Park S106 Ealon Leys S106 Shenley Brook End S106 Lavendon S106 Wavendon S106 Walton S106 Blakelands 1120} 1,163.811 835 200,000 116) {99,709} 699 1.264.102 197 1300) 1103) 41.984 825 2,023 10,000 5,000 8,878 16,932 {51.0311 17501 12.0231 7,885 {75) 10,000 (5.0001 (4.4701 {731 14,4081 (731 12,5361 39,993 36,430 13,424 5,061 50.560 {51,6471 {17,5101 {98,9091 (33,0531 18,6271 (3.6231 22,483 37.096 107 13,5661 80.000 99,575 20,000 12641 80,000 40.000 53.244 11.580 60.000 862 1.050 23,032 6.605 15,866 9,916 24,396 35,625 50,102 8.288 11.116} 153.178) 14.3481 114.6691 38.884 {66) 7,232 45,331 862 296 22,748 4,844 13,241 8,134 24,396 35,625 .102 8,288 (7541 (2841 (1,7611 {2,6251 {1,7821 1,324,970 808.468 1453.6351 {4,8131 1,674.990 Total of funds 1,496,500 840,994 1570,6251 20,057 1,786,926 Pagè 28
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK (A ¢tsmpany Ilmlted by guarantèg) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Icontinuedl STATEMENT OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR Balan at 31 March 2024 Balan 81 Income 1 April 2023 As restated Expenditure Gainsl (Losses) General funds Exil Strategy General funds SDV general 93,447 29,181 3S,041 93,447 (16.424) 94.507 44,825 308 (183,407) 59,158 92.977 157.669 45,133 1124,2491 92.977 171.530 Restricted funds Section 106 Roof tariff Funds INF Mental Health Allian¢e Adults INF NHS Health Equalitios INF NHS England Building Partnership INF BLMK Winter FLtnds Macmillan Faith Research Remuneration Proposal Pfowsion of Inequalities NAVCA Ukranian Refugees Health Connectors MHA 2023124 Maping IC8 NAVCA Cost of Living Crisis Macmillan Development Work PCN Health Inequalities alional Lottery Improving Systems Flow Network of Networks Communities & Place Volunteering NHS England {1201 {100,7511 156,1301 11801 149.1751 17.1751 11201 1,163,811 197 1.014,562 56,327 180 91.159 8.000 2,023 10,000 30.000 198 33.206 50,000 30.408 300 2SO,000 41,984 825 2,023 10,000 s.000 {25,0001 15.365} (33,2061 150,0001 121,5301 13001 {59,0911 (10,0071 {11,978} 16.576) 15.000} 5.167 8.878 56.555 50,000 48.408 20,000 5,000 5,061 75.000 {2,536} 39,993 36.430 13.424 5,061 175.0001 1.326,363 515,191 (516,584) 1.324,970 Total of funds 1,484,032 560.324 1640,833) 92,977 1.496,500 New Communities.. Tariff - Depl 10 - Community Aclion.'MK works with residents and groups in new housing developmen15 in Milton Keynes to support strong communities lo grow. Our work is underpinned by Community Development principles: supporting residents and groups wlhin Milton Keynes to connecl with ongoin9 plans lor groth, and lo ensure the ideas. interests and issues of residents and gioups are able to flourish. Mental Health Alliance Adults (for Groups) - Depl 21 Community Actson.'MK as the accounlable body for the Menial Health Alliance has beèn allocated funding for VCSE Sector groups to work collaboratively Page 29
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company limited by guaranteel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Icontinuedl lo deltver place based initiative in Milton Keynes. This fvjnding was dedicated lo support people who receive care ¥Mlhin the Primary Network areas of the Crown, The Brldge and Wauing Street. Inleryenlions were focussed on supporting people with Au115m. Neurodivergence. and people from ethnic minority or transgender and non-biary communitses. INF NHS England Building Partnership - D8pl 23 Communlty Aclion.'MK was Involved in tsvo programmes about positioning the voluntary sector as a slialegic partner In Health. Funding was received through the NHS VCSE Leadership Programme and Bedfordshire. Lulon and Milton Keynes Clinical Commissioning Group, and Ihis work has iwo key strands.. To develop and agree an infrastructure and operating prO5S for the Milton Keynes Nerk of Networks and the Voluntary Sector Alliance. To employ a BLMK Partnerships Lead.. Communilies Together for Bedforifshire. Lulon and Milton Keynes. The purpose of this role is lo maximise the imp8¢1 of the VCSE as 8n equal partner an(1 P0511ively conlribuling acros5 the developing BLMK Integrated Care System. MacMi11an Cancer Research - Action Research into Faith Comm¢Jnities - Dept 31 Community Action'.MK undertook further research which aimed to look at the experiences of ¢an¢or and cancer services for Faith groups in Milton Keynes. The research helped Its further understand the cancer needs of Milton Keynes's Faith communities and enabled opportunities for the canr voice from patients and families lo bè heard lo infl uence health and care services. Findings for this work have been added as an appendix lo the original rèport. INF BLMK Winter Funds - Depl 27 - Communty Aclion'.MK received fundin9 to support efforts to reduce winter pressures on the heaEth system now. and in the future. The focus of our work was lo investigate ways in which voluntary and community organisations. and charitable And voluntsry activity. could more easily and effectively link up with healih bodies and setvices to help people st8y heahhy, or recover from illness, and how this joint working Can btr sustained long 18rm. IAacmillan Development Work - Depl 34 - Community Action=MK has been funded by Macmillan Cancer Support to hDSt a community development and outreach worker lo engage directty with communities, build local capacity and connect Ethnic Minority Groups and Fallh groups with Macmi118n and other cancer support services. S106- Depl 35 - This is part of the travel costs lo liaise with potential partners and k8ysiake stakeholders lo understsnd the ftjnding process for S106. Mapping Voluntary. Community and Social Enterprise Organisations in Bedfordshi, Luton and Milton Keynes- Dept 39 - Community Action=MK has received funding from the ICB to undertake mapping of the voluntary and community sector in Milton Keynes. The work Involve(I liaising with ICB MIDOS team lo discuss potential barriers in sharing data and the practical, technical, ethical and information governance and data sharing challenges. 11 also involved contribution towards the ongoing data cleansing of databasesldirectories of VCSE organisations. Health Connector5 - Depl 37- Community Aclion=MK is using thi5 lunding to do desk and action research with VCSE organisalions . marginalised communities and Public Sector partners to lay the foundations for understanding whal an effeclive Health Connector programme Uld look like. The work programme for this funding indudes a range of outreach with groups. events and neiworking opportunitie5. IAental Health Alliance 120231241 Dept 38 Cornmunity Action'.MK received this funding to provide Infraslruclure support to the Mental Health Alliance. Support included continuous dtsvelopmenl of the alliance, piogramme management, finandal processes and reportlng and socjal intelligence coordination. Page 30
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK {A company limlted by guarant80) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued) Provision of Inequalities - Depl 40 Community Action'.MK as the accountable body for the Mental Health Alian¢é MK received this tranche of funding for the provision of outreach work into the cofflmunily. The Wisdom Principle, local faith based organlsalions and grassrool groups received this lundlng lo run outreach events in specific communities. This will bL¢ild on previous work lo establish trust within hard to reach and marginalised communities. The work will help lo manage demand, reduce pressures on wailing Sists and reduce the cost of Mental Heallh conditions in the long run through promoting effective $glf-¢are and oplions lo seek early help. Remun¢mlion Prop05al- Dept 41 Community Action: MK is the lead body for the Beds, Lulon and Milton Keynes Integrated Care System and we a holding a lund of £10.000 on behalf of the Beds, Lulon and Milton Keynes VCSE Strategy Group. This funding will be dispersed to representatives from the VCSE who are involved in stralegi¢ plannSng work wrth the NHS and partners. There 18 an emerging Representation Policy which will govem the dispersal of this funding. PCN Health Inequalitiès - Depl 44 - Community Actton'.MK received funding to SLEPPOrt the Mental Health Alliance to work wth Primary Care Networks in a joined up way to support the care needs of people with severe mental illness. There are three strands to this work.. CA'.MK working with GP SUTgeries lo identify which care plans could benefit from VCSE support Community Aclion.'MK working with the Metttal Heallh Alliance and any appropriate VCSE org8nisalion to meet the patient needs identified in specific care plans WoTking to identify whelhef there are specific GP surgèries which require additional support implementing care plans Communities & Place- Depl 45 - CommunityAction'.MK received fundSng from the Levelling up initiative lo run a project whi¢h included a series of volunteering awar8ftess. outreach and matching opportunities, focussed on the regeneration areas in Milton K8ynes and targeting those who would bgnefil from using volunteering to hone their work and interpersonal skills and decrease isolation. Eatlng Disorders - Depl 46 - The funding recelved has been allocated lo VCSE groups lo deliver specifi c activities as part of the Mental Health Alliance Programme. The underspend from the Eats'ng Disorders strand has been allocated and distributed between the groups to provide addlts'onal resources for their projects. National Lottery - Depl 48 - Community Aclion.'MK received 5 ye2rs ftjnding from the National Lottery to rLtn a project with the overall aim of slrenglhening our local communities and helping Ihern come together lo overcome the challenges and Snequalilies they face, including those posed by the pandemic and the cost ol living crisis. By supportlng VCSE groups lo iilentify and Sho issues directty from those with lived exporience, we will support needs to be addressed at the earfiesl stage. In particular. by working in the following areas.. Develop the Voluntary Sector Aliance- an gmerging slraleglc netWOTk for the VCSE in Milton Kew)es Develop new neorkS identified as needed by the VCSE (Food & Essenb'al Items Provision,. Climate Action and Refugee & Asylum Seekers Support) Initiate an Area-based Network in two e5tate5 that have been identified as having the highest levels of deprivation within Milton Keynes according to the latest census dats {Sts¢ey Bushes and Fullers Slade - with links to neighbouring estates), facililaling closer relationships with the the Nexus Primary Carè Network that these areas fall within, supporting groups and volunteers within these areas lo feed infomialion around issues into the Voluntary Sector Alliance, and facilitate collaboration around solutions. Support networks to be inclusive and accessible in order to ensure a wide range of diverse ¢ommuniUes Page 31
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlt8d by 9uaranteel NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS (continued) are represented through this work, induding grassroots. residenl-led groups and iniliatlves. Coordinate Information gatherlng and communication as part of the neOrkS. Improving Systems Flow - Depl 49 - Community Aclion.'MK received funding from the Improving System Flow steering group to have a nominated CA.'MK representative to be part of the Improvlng System Core Group. To facllilate thls representation, the funding is used to backfill for two days per week for a perfod of six months. Denny Review - Depl SO - Community A¢tion'.MK worked and reached out to key groups worknng with each of the communitie5 identifi ed in the Denny Review as being most impacted by health inequality in BLMK. The work helped to Provide a better unders13nding'. of what infomiation VCSE groups already have around health Inequalllies and lived experien of accessing health servi¢es of work re181ing lo health andlor engagfyment activities are already happening wthln the target communities of Ihe roulas and opportunities already exist within networkslVCSE groups to Vol the needs of their benefi ¢iaries to health providers A report has bg&n produced and submitted along with engagement work reports undertaken by other Organisations as part of the Denny Review. NHS Community & Social Enlgrprise - Depl 51 Funding ha5 been recèivod to support the work of the Strategic Cor8 Group in Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes {BLMKI. This funding is specifi cally allocalèd to backfi 11 the time of core members, cOgnis1ng the valuable contribution of their time and expertise to the group's collaborative work. In addition, a small handling fee has been induded for Community A¢tion.'MK in recognition of the adminislralive and coordination support it provides in managing the funding. M8nlal Health Atliance 16 monthl - Dept 52 - Communiiy A¢tion.'MK received this fuIng to provide infraslw¢ture support lo the Mental Health Alliance for 6 months. Support included ntinuOuS ¢Jevelopment of the alliance, programme management. fi nancial processes and reporting and social inlelligenee coordination. OU OSC - Depl 53 - Community Action.. MK received funding fiom the Open University lo take part in wider researd) project exploring lived experiences of poverty and social protection. The research also looked al how service providers and the general public view people who receive social support. This COUntry study focused on local experiences in Milton Keynes (UK) 8nd Laguna {Philippines), with particular attention lo Universal Credit in the UK and the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program in the Philippines. Community Action. MK was Tesponsible for delivering the activities assigned to them. induding supporting the research and h8lping with policy engagement. Integrated Discharge Hub - Dept 54 - Community Action-. MK received funding to appoint a fLtII-lirne VCSE Inlegr8ted Discharge Hub Coordinator. The purpose of this role is lo support the Integrated Discharge Team in helping pat4enls referred to the hub access services and activities within the voluntary, cornmunily, and social enterprise IVCSEI sector. These services aim to meet the individual needs ol patients after discharge. The overall goal of this work is to improve access lo support that enables patlenls to leave hospital effi enlly and slay well in their Communibes reducing the likelihood of Teadmission. Page 32
COMMUNITY ACTIOM: MK (A company Ilmited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS {contlnuèd) MK Cancer Forum - Dept 55 - Community Action.. MK acted as the host organisation for 8 SUPPOrt grants fund provided by Macmillan Cancer Support on behalf of the MK Cancer Forum. The grants were used lo support the Fo¥um's communications. including the production of leafl ets and updates to their website. Harws Rainbow - Dept 56 - Community Action.. MK received funding to support the development of a clear and sustsinable operational plan for Harrls Rainbow, focused on turning the organisalion's Vision and Strategic Plan into practical action. The work has involved close collaboration with the CEO, Iruslees, and staff team lo co4evelop an operational plan thal aligns with the organisalion's goals and aspirations. This process has been facililaled through a sertes ot workshops and discussions with staff and trustees. As part of the support, Cgmmunity Action.. MK has also provided information and guhlance on key areas such as governance, human reSOUTces. and legal considerations. Where necessary. signposting lo extemal legal advice has been included to ensure appropriate Complian and support. S106 Oxley Park - Dept 57 - Community A¢tion.' MK received funding lo deliver a series of support activities in the Oxley Park area. While WÈ aim lo engage with all residents, there will be a particular focus on addressing the needs of young poople in the Community. The main areas of support propos in¢ludè.' An outreach programme to Connect with local residents and organisatsons Networking events lor local groups and service providers Volunteering drop-in sessions to encourage and support local volunteering A series of one-lo-one sessions for community groups, off ering tailored support lo help them establish or develop their organisalions S106 Ealon Ley3 - Dept 58 - Community Action.'MK received fLFndin9 to work in Ealon Leys. The purpose of this project is lo engage the Community in Ealon Leys and empower r?sid8nts to work in partnership with local organisalions to identify 8nd address their needs. Our approach is rooted In the principles of community development. with a strong belief that everyone should have access to health, wellbeing, justice. and opportunity. We will work collaboratively with the Town Council and other key 5tskeholders to understand the priorities of the community and support residents in developing local solutions. S106 Shenley Brook End - Dept 59- Community A¢lion.' MK received lundin9 to deliver a series of support activities in the Shenley Church End Paiish Area.. in particular in Crownhill. The main areas of support proposed include.. An oulreaGh programmè to connect with local residents and organisations Networking events for local groups and seNico providers Volunteerin9 drop-in sessions to encourage and support local volunteering A series of one-to-one sessions for community groups. off ering tailored support lo help them establish or develop their oiganisalions S106 Lavendon- Dept 60- Community Action-. MK ieceived fundlng to deliver a range of support activities for the Lavendon area along Wlth Lavendon Parish Council. The main areas of support we are proposing are the creation and administration of Area Based 8udgel for startup voluntary and Community activities, community outreach ID support local community action, deliver networking events for organisalions lo engage with residents. to deliver Volunteering Drop Ins. and lo off er a series of 1..1 sessions for residents looking lo either sel up a group or project. S106 Woburn Sands- Depl 61 Community A¢tion'. MK received funding lo undertake a seri85 of support activities for the residents and volLtnlary and communify groups in Wobum S8nds. The main areas of 5UPPOrt we are proposing is community outreach to support local communily action. deliver networking events for organisations to engage wtth rèsidents, to delwer Volunteering Drop Ins, and to off er 8 series Page 33
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company limited by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS Icontinuedl of 1..1 sessions for residents looking to either sel up a group or projecl. S106 Wavendon - Dept 62 - Community Action: MK received funding to carry out a series of support activities for residents and voluntary and community groups in Wavendon and Walton. By combining the funding for the two parish aas, we are able to delwer aclivibes tailored lo each area while achieving economies of scale, as the locations are geographically close lo one another. The main areas of support we are delivering indude: The creation and administration of an Area-Based Budgel lo support the startup of voluntary and community 8¢livibes - Community outreach lo encourage and support local community action NeOrkIng events lo connect organisalions with residents Volunteerin9 drop-in sessions to promote and facilitate local volunleering A series of one-lo-one sessions for residents inlefested in siarbng a ngw group or project S106 Walton - Dept 63 - Community Action.. MK received funding lo ¢arry out a series of support activities for residents and voluntary and community groups in Wavendon and Walton. By combining the funding for th8 two parish areas, we are able to deliver activities tailored to each area while achieving economies of scale. as the locations aro ggographScally clos8 lo ono another. The main aieas of support we are delivering include.. The creation and admSnistrafjon of an ea-BaSe Budget to support the slartup of voluntary an cornmunity activities Community outreach lo encourdge and support local cornmunity action Nets¥orking events to connect organisations with residents Volunteering drop-in sessions to promote and facilitate local volunteering A series of one-lts-one sessions for residents interested in starting a nèw group or project S106 Blakelands - Dept 64 - Community Action.. MK plans lo use the funding lo work in partnership with Great Linford Parish Counal to deliver a Volunteering and Skills Hub drop-in al Conniburrow Community Centre on Tuesday momlngs. Bullding on the Parish Council's existing Skills Hub. run wilh support from organisalions such as Works for U5, Shaw Trust, and Key Business Skills-the proje¢t wll integrate volunteering opportunities lo help local people gain practical experience and improve their employability. This will complement existing support such as CV writing and employment advice. The project wll also explore the potential for a¢dIted or certKI ed training opportunili¢s. Community Action.. MK and the Parish Council will collaborate on joint comrnunicalions lo promote the hub and wll engage local businesses in Blakelands to support the programme by advertising job roles and apprenticeships. Pagè 34
COMMUNITY ACTION.. MK IA company Ilmltèd by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16. STATEMENT OF FUNDS l¢ontlnLsed) SUMMARY OF FUNDS- CURRENT YEAR 8alan¢e at 31 Pllar¢h 2025 Balance 8t 1 April 2024 Transfers inlout Gainsl (Losses) Income Expènditure General funds Restricted funds 171,530 1.324,970 32,526 808,468 (116,9901 453,6351 4,813 14,813) 20,057 111.936 1.674.990 1.496,500 840.994 {570,625} 20.057 1.786,926 SUMMARY OF FUNDS- PRIOR YEAR Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at Income 1 April 2023 As restsled Expenditure Gainsl (Losses} General funds Reslricted funds 157,669 1,326.363 45.133 515.191 1124.2491 {516.5841 92,977 171.530 1.324.970 1.484.032 560,324 1640,833) 92.977 1.496.500 The funds transfer relates lo transfers of resources between various restricted funds and allocation of costs beiwegn unrestricted funds and restricted fund5, both in accordance with the wishes and requests of the relevant grant providers. Page 35
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK (A company Ilmlted by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 17. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - CURRENT YEAR Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Current assets Creditors due within one year 1.446 1.200,590 606,263 121,373) 1,200.590 474.400 131,863 121.3731 111.936 1,674,990 1,786,926 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS - PRIOR YEAR Unrestricted ftjnds 2024 Reslricled funds 2024 T¢tal fvnds 2024 Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Currenl assels Creditors due within one year 1.600 1.600 1.156,352 356,797 118,2491 1,156,352 168,618 188.179 (18,249) 171,530 1.324.970 1,496,500 Page 36
COMMUNITY ACTION: MK IA company Ilmlt•d by guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 IB. PENSION COMMITMENTS The amount outstanding in relab'on lo defined contribution plans at the year end was £4,277 12024.. £3.6931, which is included in other Cfediiors. Page 37