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2025-04-30-accounts

Positive Network Community Project

Annual Report and Accounts 2024/25

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details ..................................................................................................................... 3 Trustees Report 2024/25 ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Objectives and Activities ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Beneficiaries .......................................................................................................................................................... 4 Our Impact: Mission, Vision, and Achievements ..................................................................................................... 6 Challenges & Lessons Learned ........................................................................................................................... 10 Looking Ahead: Priorities for 2025/26 .................................................................................................................. 11 Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Positive Network .................................................................... 12 Positive Network in 2024/25 at a Glance .............................................................................................................. 13 Statement of Financial Activities ........................................................................................................................... 14 Balance Sheet ..................................................................................................................................................... 15

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Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees: Sarah Abrahams (Chair) Paul Hayward (resigned January 2024) Stewart Salmon (Secretary) Thelma Simpson (Member) Eileen Goedluck (Member) Richard Okerchiri Registered Office: 2-4 Ravenstone Street Balham London SW12 9SS Company Registration Number: 08149526 (England and Wales) Charity Number: 1101803 Independent Examiner: Esther Bello-Adekola Duke of Wellington Avenue London SE18 6NP Bankers: Unity Trust Bank Plc Four Brindley Place Birmingham B1 2JB

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Trustees Report 2024/25

The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report with financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP) Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005.

Reference and Administrative Details

Reference and administrative details are shown in the schedule of members of the board and professional advisers on page 3 of the financial statements.

Structure, Governance and Management

Positive Network Community Project is a company limited by guarantee number 08149526 and a registered charity number 1101803. The company was incorporated on 19 July 2012.

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

The Board of trustee’s members (aka Management Committee members) are elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held by the organisation once every year. The Executives are able to co-opt new members during the year.

Risk Management

The Board of Trustees undertake a review of all the major risks, both internal and external, to which the organisation is faced with rigorous monitoring. Feedback systems have been put in place that make it possible to analyse every aspect of the organisation’s operations and activities, including the sound management of its finances. While these systems might eventually indicate internal risks to the Management Committee, they have to follow events independent of the Charity to identify possible risks, most of which usually relate to the loss of funds.

Objectives and Activities

The objectives of the charity, as stated in its Memorandum and Articles:

Beneficiaries

Reserves Policy

The trustees are aware that a prudent financial management of the charity requires that some funds are put aside for a “rainy day”. After considering the contractual obligations of the charity, such as premises and other leasing obligations, the trustees have decided that they would hold funds in reserve, equivalent to a minimum of six months total operating expenditure. This means a total of approximately £15,000 for the current financial year.

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Message from the Chairperson

Dear Valued Donors and Partners,

Thank you for your generosity and partnership during the 2024/25 reporting period. Your support enabled Positive Network Community Project to expand vital services, strengthen community resilience, and reach vulnerable populations, including youth, women, and older adults. This year marked a significant milestone with the expansion of our work with older people and the establishment of a strategic partnership with St George’s Hospital Dementia Hub. Together, we enhanced dementia awareness, caregiver support, and early intervention within the community. We also collaborated with Ravenstone Primary School on a successful Windrush programme.

Because of you, lives were improved, families were supported, and communities became stronger. We remain deeply grateful for your trust and continued commitment to our mission.

Visit to the centre by Simon Hogg Leader of Wandsworth Council

A heartfelt thank you to all our staff and volunteers for their tireless work this year. We look forward to your continued support in the year ahead.

With appreciation,

Sarah Abrahams Chairperson

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Our Impact: Mission, Vision, and Achievements

About Us

Community Events & Celebrations

Mitcham Festival

Positive Network Community Project

(PNCP) is a community-based organisation dedicated to improving quality of life through inclusive programmes focused on health awareness, education, social inclusion, economic empowerment, and community wellbeing.

Our Mission

To provide sustainable, community ‑ driven solutions that promote social development, health awareness, economic empowerment, and human dignity.

Our Vision

To build empowered, resilient, and inclusive communities where every individual has equal opportunity to thrive.

Key Achievements in 2024/25

Mitcham Festival continued to grow and remains a highlight for the local community. We thank Merton Council for their support, especially the market manager, Mark Warren.

Community Health & Awareness Programmes

We delivered education campaigns focusing on disease prevention, mental health awareness, sexual and reproductive health, and hygiene practices. Community forums, workshops, and outreach improved access to information and essential services.

Impact

Youth Empowerment & Education

Our youth programmes focused on leadership development, digital literacy, entrepreneurship and employability skills, and mentorship. Through workshops and peer engagement, young people gained confidence and practical tools for future livelihoods.

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Impact

Strategic Partnerships

Women’s Empowerment & Livelihood Support

We supported women through entrepreneurship training, financial literacy workshops, and smallbusiness mentoring.

Impact

Older People Support Programme

We expanded services for older adults to address social isolation, mental well-being, and access to essential support services. Activities included wellbeing workshops, social engagement sessions, caregiver education, and referral support.

Financial Stewardship & Accountability

Positive Network Community Project is committed to responsible financial management and donor transparency. Donor contributions were invested in the following areas:

Windrush Celebration

Impact

Dementia Support Partnership – St George’s Hospital Dementia Hub

In collaboration with St George’s Hospital Dementia Hub, we strengthened dementia awareness, supported early diagnosis, and promoted community education. Together, we delivered awareness workshops, caregiver training, and emotional support sessions, and provided community screening referrals, helping reduce stigma around dementia.

Impact

On Wednesday, 26 June 2024, we joined Ravenstone Primary School for Windrush Day celebrations. Val Crolle (Family Liaison Lead), Grace Salmon (Community Coordinator) and Maxine Binger (Education Volunteer) helped gather the voices of the Windrush Generation to share their inspirational stories with pupils and the community. Hearing lived experiences of migration after World War II brought history to life for students and the wider community.

Val shared: "Learning history from a textbook can sometimes feel mundane for children. But hearing powerful, inspiring real-life stories - directly from those with lived experience of migrating to Britain after World War II to help with the post-war labour shortage - was the most impactful and memorable learning they could have imagined."

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This collaboration not only supports awareness and understanding of dementia but also strengthens bridges between clinical services and the local community, helping to address health inequalities and foster trust.

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Thank you to Ravenstone Primary School, Val, Grace, Maxine and the wonderful Windrush speakers for this incredible opportunity to learn from those who lived through this historic chapter and be inspired by their stories.

Enhance caregiver support and respite services for families supporting older adults.

Dementia Café with St George’s Hospital

The Dementia Café at St Positive Network, in partnership with St George's Hospital , is a community-focused initiative developed to support people living with dementia, their families, and carers through accessible, culturally sensitive engagement and information-sharing.

The café has been recognised for its pioneering work in inclusive engagement, with the initiative being shortlisted for a 2025 Nursing Times Award in the Clinical Research Nursing category, highlighting both the quality of care and the meaningful partnership with Positive Network in reaching under-represented groups.

This innovative café environment brings together clinical expertise from St George’s dementia and research teams with grassroots support from Positive Network Community Project, a South London-based organisation dedicated to enhancing mental health, reducing isolation, and improving wellbeing, especially within Black and minority ethnic communities.

By working in partnership, St George’s and Positive Network aim to create a welcoming, non-clinical space where attendees can feel comfortable discussing memory concerns, access reliable health information, and connect with others who share similar experiences.

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Food Bank

Our Food Bank services have grown significantly this year, with demand increasing by over 60% . Despite this rise, we have continued to provide consistent and reliable support from our base at the Unity Centre in Mitcham Town Centre.

In addition to serving local families and individuals, we expanded our community impact by donating food supplies to the Millwall Football Trust and the ACE Homeless Shelter, helping ensure that vulnerable groups across the wider community also receive essential support.

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Challenges & Lessons Learned

These experiences strengthen our commitment to innovation, partnership development, and sustainable funding strategies.

Despite strong progress, PNCP encountered several challenges, including:

Lessons Learned:

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Looking Ahead: Priorities for 2025/26

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Positive Network

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Positive Network (the charitable company) for the year ended 30 April 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Company (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited for this year under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your 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 the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

The company’s gross income exceeded £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Esther Bello-Adekola Duke of Wellington Avenue London SE18 6NP

30 January 2026

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Positive Network in 2024/25 at a Glance

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TOTAL INCOME: £38K
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
£94,561
£72,277
£45,228
£37,899
£31,258
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TOTAL EXPENDITURE: £30K

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2025 £29,733
2024 £92,116
2023 £34,389
2022 £85,215
2021 £56,931
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Positive Network Statement of Financial Activities

For the Year Ended 30 April 2025

(incorporating an income and expenditure account)

Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds funds Total
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Note £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies - - - - - -
Charitable activities 4 - 37,899 37,899 - 94,561 94,561
Investments - - - - - -
Other - - - - - -
Total income - 37,899 37,899 - 94,561 94,561
Expenditure on:
Raising funds - - - - - -
Charitable expenditure 6,357 23,376 29,733 17,716 74,400 92,116
6,357 23,376 29,733 17,716 74,400 92,116
Net surplus/(deficit) on operations (6,357) 14,523 8,166 (17,716) 20,161 2,445
Transfers between funds - - - - - -
Net movement in funds (6,357) 14,523 8,166 (17,716) 20,161 2,445
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds at 1 April 2023 20,285 52,436 72,720 38,002 32,275 70,276
Total funds at 30 April 2025 13,928 66,959 80,887 20,285 52,436 72,720

All amounts relate to continuing operations. All gains and losses recognized in the year are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA).

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Positive Network Balance Sheet

As at 30 April 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed Assets
Intangible assets - -
Tangible fixed assets 5 2,413 3,217
Total fixed assets 2,413 3,217
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments - -
Cash and short-term deposits 78,475 69,518
Total current assets 78,475 69,518
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 6 - (14)
Net current assets 78,475 69,504
Total assets less current liabilities 80,887 72,721
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year - -
Provisions for liabilities - -
TOTAL NET ASSETS 80,887 72,721
FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY:
Restricted funds 66,959 52,436
Unrestricted funds 13,928 20,285
Total funds 80,887 72,721

The Charity’s net movement on funds for the year was an increase of £8,166 (2024: increase of £2,445). The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 20 February 2026 and signed on their behalf by

Sarah Abrahams, Chair

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