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Company registration number 04769510 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1106022 (England and Wales}

BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

Mr W G Carpenter Mrs J | Barron Mr P S Berry Miss H G Poole Mrs K Miles Miss N C Buckle

(Appointed 3 October 2025)

(Appointed 10 February 2025)

Charity number 1106022

Company number

04769510

Registered office

47 Prospect Hill Redditch B97 4BS

Independent examiner

Tony Archer Ormerod Rutter Limited The Oakley Kidderminster Road Droitwich Worcestershire WR9Q 9AY

BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

CONTENTS

Page
Chairman's statement 1
Trustees’ report 2-9
Independent examiner's report 10
Statement offinancial activities 11
Balance sheet 12
Notestothefinancialstatements 13-22

BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Introduction from the chair: Phil Berry

| am pleased to present our annual! report on behalf of the Trustees of Batchiey Support Group Redditch Communities.

This year has seen the team settle into the new premises and our network of volunteers has been enhanced by the appointment of a volunteer co-ordinator whose role is offer support and training to ensure that our volunteers have the highest standards of accreditation.

We continue to benefit from grants from the National Lottery, local authorities and other benefactors without who's generosity we would not be able to provide the range of services that we offer.

The award of the Matrix accreditation will assist in enhancing our education support programme.

We continue to develop our working partnerships this year and have been working with Redditch BID, Reimagine Redditch and Social prescribers to namea few.

Our Advice and Guidance provision has grown again this year and we have employed a full time worker to support this provision, we are working closely with clients to provide housing and tenancy support and benefits advice, we also refer clients to the Household support fund, Worcester County Council for support with energy bills.

We continue to be a Safe Place for victims of domestic abuse and all of our staff and some volunteers have completed accredited Domestic Abuse training through Worcester Community Trust.

We need to continue to deliver and develop our services to the people of Redditch and other communities, we will embed the values of Batchley Support Group Redditch Communities in all that we do and the support that we offer to the community.

Of course, none of this would be possible without the dedication of our paid staff, volunteers, partners and Trustees to whom | offer my thanks and appreciation of all that they do.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)".

Objectives and activities

The core of our work has always been - and continues to be - providing support to the vulnerable members of our community, and supporting local people to develop skills and make a positive contribution to community life.

Mission Statement:

Batchley Support Group [BSG] is a community based Neighborhood association(registered charity and company limited by guarantee) which aims to build resident participation and involvement in community activities, advance social inclusion and lifelong learning, reduce inequalities in health, and to speak up for Batchley.

The objects of BSG are those of a voluntary community based organization working on behalf of the residents of Batchley, a locality within the borough of Redditch in the county of Worcestershire.

Batchley Support Group aims to empower local people by building resident participation and involvement in community activities, promoting regeneration and access to services, reducing inequalities in health, advancing social inclusion and lifelong learning and campaigning on local issues.

Public benefit

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charitable company's aims and objectives and in planning future activities. In particular, the trustees have considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives set.

Community Development Manager Report: Mark Barron

The year 2024-2025 Has seen steady growth and development for the Charity and the projects that we run. We have seen a steady rise in demand for our services and referrals from external agencies / partners. We have responded to this demand by employing additional staff and offering training and development to ensure that staff have the skills to adequately support our client base.

We have continued support to clients with Advice, Guidance, Housing and benefits, and emotional support including Domestic violence and Mental Health support, staffs have also been trained in suicide awareness orange badge scheme.

We are registered as a Safe House with Worcester County Council and all staff have attended Domestic abuse training.

The referrals for the Advice and Guidance of our provision is continuing to grow at 200 plus clients per year, this year we have 600 families and single people registered with us for support.

We need to continue delivering our existing services and support which have proven to be essential to the people of Redditch. With the economic crisis deepening and poverty and deprivation already high in our area, what we deliver for the people of Redditch has become ever more important. We will continue to support the community and ensure that we embed the values of Batchley Support Group into the work that we do and the support that we offer.

Again this year we were able to organise Yule by the Pool, our annual Christmas event. This was attended by local families at our Christmas fayre at Batchley Social club. Our staff and Volunteers also prepared 400 Food and toy hampers for distribution to families referred to us by other professionals / organisations.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Volunteers

| would like to say that none of the work that we do would be possible without the support and dedication of our staff, volunteers and trustees. We are continuing to actively recruit new Trustees /volunteers and offer volunteering opportunities to the community to support our projects, this includes younger volunteers on the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

BSG have continued to involve people in the community in the work we do by offering diverse opportunities for volunteers to be involved.

We have now recruited a Volunteer coordinator to recruit train and support our bank of voiunteers.

We offer opportunities in volunteering, paid work when possible, accredited training and development, employment support, and impartial advice and guidance.

We also have a website that outlines the work that we do and this encourages people to consider volunteering with us, https://batchleysupportgroup.com/about-us

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Achievements and performance

Community Pantry

Again this year the Community Pantry provision has seen a continuing need for its services., we have seen an increase in referrals from the Police, the local authority, health professionals, social workers, housing officers and self-referrals. To meet this demand, we have increased the amount of food that we buy and collect for distribution to clients.

We are now open for the collection of food over five days per week, three of these days are allocated for the collection of groceries and toiletries, the other two days are when we distribute Greggs free of charge, we now collect Greggs from three local stores on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All of this work requires the continued coordination of staff, volunteers, drivers, sorters and distributers.

We work closely with Fareshare and are premises and freezers are inspected regularly, we have been awarded 5 stars from environmental health at our last inspection. We also work closely with suppliers to ensure that goods are suitable for consumption and that we are aware of any allergy information that we share with recipients.

Food Donations

Batchley Support Group continue to work with statutory organisations and network with Councillors, police, GPs, Social Services, schools and many other local and national organisations, we are always looking to establish positive working relationships with other community groups to support them and to benefit the community.

We are continuing to support pupils from Trinity High, a local School who became involved with us to support volunteers as a part of the Duke of Edinburgh awards scheme. We supported the learners in obtaining Food Hygiene certificates as a part of their induction and to support the work that we do.

During the year, assistance with food purchases for the community pantry were provided by the local branch of Freemasons. These food purchases were paid for directly by the Freemasons themselves and are not included within these accounts.

Advice, Guidance and Referral

We have continued to offer telephone and internet support where possible and by offering impartial advice and guidance face to face and by telephone when possible.

This year we have received 640 additional requests for support this is an increase on last year’s figures.

We have been able to support all of these clients either directly or by referral to other agencies.

Batchley Support Group have joined several local initiatives to support vulnerable people during the lockdown. We have received referrals for support from the local police, social services, housing officers, Social prescribers, Schools and other agencies, we also refer clients to these agencies for support when needed.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Training and Development

| am pleased to announce that we were successfully assessed and achieved the Matrix accreditation standards award, a quality assurance framework.

The matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and/or guidance.

As in previous years we continue to offer accredited training and development opportunities to service users, volunteers and staff. We work with a local F.E. College to offer distance learning at Level 2 in a variety of subjects.

We have recruited a volunteer Tutor who is training in a Level 4 teaching qualification, to support our alternative education provision.

In the past year we have had many successful outcomes which has also enabled people to upskill and return to the workplace. There is no cost for this training and we support the learners by running workshops at our offices in Batchley.

All staff and new volunteers have completed a food hygiene certificate and some have completed first aid courses, Advice and Guidance, Safeguarding training, suicide awareness, First Aid and Domestic Abuse training.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Testimonials:

Matrix Standards report states:

Partners really appreciate the work they do and their collaborative approach, saying: "we are stronger together and can use [BSG] as a sounding board"; “they are down to earth and realistic"; "am glad to have the opportunity to speak about them as an organisation, as they are so trusted and doing good to make a difference”: "I love what they do and what they stand for"; and “they are amazing, genuine and caring.”

The organisation really does understand the needs of the local community and will put in new activities where required and recruit staff accordingly such as adding English and maths classes or recruiting additional support workers.

BSG really has a good understanding of where and who they intend to support and how that will make a difference to the lives of the residents of Redditch.

Redditch Police - Safer Neighbourhood Teams

8 February at 15:05

GLP SNT have a assisted an elderly member of the community this afternoon. During a visit officers noticed there was no food in the house so an emergency food parce! was donated with thanks to Batchley Support Group Redditch Communities.

10/10 | am a single mum and need support; | really appreciate the help that Batchley Support Group is offering.

10/10 On tow income supporting children- M. Southam, Batchley, Redditch.

Without the support of Batchley Support Group ! would not have been able to manage they have helped me sort out many issues- S. Davis, Batchley, Redditch.

Helped me sort out problems with my housing repairs, damp in bedrooms- F. Smith, Batchley, Redditch.

Redditch Police - Safer Neighbourhood Teams

Many thanks to Batchley Support Group Redditch Communities for donating food and Christmas goodies for GLP SNT to deliver to families in the area.

| think the community of Batchley and others who have had help from you are so grateful, Team 8SG are the best voluntary group just wish your efforts were recognized more widely. Now go and enjoy Xmas, have a blast you all deserve it. love from me and John. xx

Cassy McGowan Images

Thanks for sharing! Thank you for all the hard work that went into the event! You are all awesome Batchley Support Group Redditch Communities xxx

Batchley RD FISH BAR

Can't wait to see the lovely tree again and the kids singing carols followed by hopefully fireworks again. Let's hope Santa arrives for this great night. Batchleyfishbar.co.uk

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

John Tremelling

Love it keep up the good work as a former chair of Batchley Residents Association | read your posts with pride that community care is still ongoing. Bless you all.

Thank you for our craft pack we received last week we absolutely loved spending time making our wind spinners and doing some paintingas always greatly appreciated xx

| need help because of low income; | score BSG 10 / 10 Evaluation form.

As can been see above the differences we are making to people and the community is demonstrable by the feedback that we receive from both clients and referrers.

Conclusion

In conclusion, during the last year as in the previous year we have learned to deal with the unexpected, the rise in fuel costs, interest rates and the cost of living have had a noticeable impact on the work that we do

We have managed to secure funding to recruit new staff to support our growing provision. The new premises will allow us to offer more support to the community.

The Community Pantry provision continues to grow, we have increased our deliveries and the staffing hours to support this demand.

We will continue to buy food from Fareshare but the price is increasing again this year, we will be spending £12,800 this year on food to support the demand.

We will of course continue to collect food from supermarkets, Greggs, Nando’s and KFC to support the Community Pantry.

Financial review

The Trustees have set a reserves policy which requires that reserves be maintained at a level with ensures that Batchley Support Group's core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty for a period of three months.

The trustees assess the reserves policy on an annual basis.

In May 2016 the reserves policy was reviewed and a reserves figure of a minimum of £3,000 was agreed necessary. There are currently more general reserves than required by the Reserves policy. As such the trustees aim to continue the charitable activities and use the excess to increase the Charities impact in the community.

We are working with our new accountants to identify what reserves are needed in the future.

Future Plans

Our future plans are to continue to support the current initiatives and to develop at a rate that is sustainable with the staff and volunteers available. We will continue to proactively recruit and train volunteers and trustees to compliment, support and develop the work that we do, this of course will need some form of management coordination to ensure that safety and quality is maintained and developed, we will continue to apply for core funding to support the work that we do.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Structure, governance and management

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr W G Carpenter

Mr J Witherspoon Mrs J 1 Barron

(Resigned 7 November 2025)

Mr P S Berry Ms MA O'Connor (Resigned 1 September 2025) Ms S Cattell (Resigned 11 November 2025) Mr S W Precious (Resigned 11 November 2025) Mrs LA J Foster (Resigned 7 November 2025) Miss H G Poole (Appointed 3 October 2025) Mrs K Miles Miss N C Buckle {Appointed 10 February 2025)

The trustees, who are also directors under company law, are appointed by ordinary resolution or by the existing trustees of the charity. New trustees are interviewed by one or two existing trustees and invited to come along to attend a meeting. DBS checks are undertaken in respect of all new trustees.

New trustees are provided with information regarding the aims and activities of the charity and are referred to the Charities Commission for guidance on their duties and responsibilities as trustees.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS’ REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Statement of trustees' responsibilities

The trustees, who are also the directors of Batchley Support Group - Redditch Communities for the purpose of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.

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

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

The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Mrs J | Barron ; Trustee a Dated: 72102/ 202()

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

| report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Batchley Support Group - Redditch Communities (the charity} for the year ended 31 May 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, | report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

| have completed my examination. { confirm that no matters examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

{ confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the

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

Tony Archer

Ormerod Rutter Limited : The Oakley Kidderminster Road Droitwich Worcestershire WRS SAY Dated: A ‘ 20a) Che, tons:

The Oakley

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 16,963 132,978 149,941 49,382 49,840 99,222
Charitable activities 4 6,545 - 6,545 14,246 - 14,246
Total income 23,508 132,978 156,486 63,628 49,840 113,468
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities § 18,316 115,681 133,997 51,905 55,256 107,161
Total expenditure 18,316 115,681 133,997 51,905 55,256 107,161
Net income 5,192 17,297 22,489 11,723 (5,416) 6,307
Transfers between
funds - - - 500 (500) -
Net movement in
funds 7 5,192 17,297 22,489 12,223 (5,916) 6,307
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 June 2024 14,114 9,823 23,937 1,891 15,739 17,630
Fund balances at 31 May
2025 19,306 27,120 46,426 14,114 9,823 23,937

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2025

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2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 11 4,950 866
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand		 12 2,182
42,699		 4,494
21,432
44,881 25,926
Creditors: amounts falling due within
oneyear		 13 3,405 2,855
Net current assets 41,476 23,071
Total assets less current liabilities 46,426 23,937
The funds ofthe charity
Restricted income funds 15 27,120 9,823
Unrestricted funds 19,306 14,114
46,426 23,937

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 May 2025.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.[2][ b] The financial statements were approved by the trustees on L2/o2/[20]

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Mrs J | Barron Trustee

Company registration number 04769510 (England and Wales)

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BATCHLEY SUPPORT GROUP - REDDITCH COMMUNITIES

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Charity information

Batchley Support Group - Redditch Communities is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 47 Prospect Hill, Redditch, B97 4BS.

1.1 Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's memorandum and articles of association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

{Continued)

Liabitities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there are legal or constructive obligations committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably, Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 33% on cost
Computers 25% on cost
Motorvehicles 25%oncost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.

1.9 Financial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously,

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

1.11 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts 8,264 - 8,264 49,382 - 49,382
Grants 8,699 132,978 141,677 - 49,840 49,840
16,963 132,978 149,941 49,382 49,840 99,222

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

3 Income from donations and legacies

(Continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Grants
Lottery grants - 99,678 99,678 - 49,840 49,840
DWP- Stairlift - 4,500 4,500 - - -
RBC- Household support
fund/ food - 13,500 13,500 - - -
RBC- Homeless and
Domestic abuse support
fund - 15,000 15,000 - - -
STG- Shower facility 2,000 - 2,000 - - -
Bromsgrove and Redditch
Borough Council 1,700 - 1,700 - - -
Worcestershire County
Council 4,999 - 4,999 - - -
AOG - Tumble Dryer - 300 300 - - -
8,699 132,978 141,677 - 49,840 49,840

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Charitable income
Community pantry 6,545 14,246

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

5 Expenditure on charitable activities

2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 84,937 61,846
Depreciation and impairment 2,192 2,661
Sundries 907 1,385
Volunteer expenses - 1,394
Motorand travel 2,764 2,811
Purchases for activities 17,660 15,867
Rent 10,908 9,309
Bank charges 59 2
119,427 95,275
Share ofsupportand governance costs (see note 6)
Support 12,024 10,206
Governance 2,546 1,680
133,997 107,161
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 18,316 51,905
Restricted funds 115,681 55,256
133,997 107,161

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

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|||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |7|Net|movement|in|funds|2025|2024| |£|£| |The|net|movement|in|funds|is|stated|after|charging/(crediting):| |Fees|payable|for|the|independent|examination|of the|charity's|financial| |statements|2,546|1,680| |Depreciation|of owned|tangible|fixed|assets|2,192|2,661|

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8 Trustees

During the year Mr M Barron, spouse of Mrs J | Barron, a trustee, received remuneration of £33,972 while employed by the charity.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |2025|2024| |Number|Number| |Full|time|4|4| |Employment costs|2025|2024| |£|£| |Wages|and|salaries|80,458|58,142| |Social|security|costs|3,256|2,567| |Other|pension|costs|4,223|1,137| |84,937|61,846|

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There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was £33,972. This related to the spouse of Mrs J! Barron, a trustee.

40 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

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||||||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |11|Tangible|fixed|assets| |Fixtures|and|Computers|Motor|Total| |fittings|vehicles| |£|£|£|£| |Cost| |At1 June|2024|-|1,270|10,000|11,270| |Additions|4,839|1,437|-|6,276| |At|31|May 2025|4,839|2,707|10,000|17,546| |Depreciation|and|impairment| |At|1|June|2024|-|404|10,000|10,404| |Depreciation|charged|in|the|year|1,597|595|-|2,192| |At|31|May|2025|1,597|999|40,000|12,596| |Carrying|amount| |At|31|May|2025|3,242|1,708|-|4,950| |At|31|May|2024|-|866|-|866| |12|Debtors| |2025|2024| |Amounts|falling|due|within|one|year:|£|£| |Prepayments|and|accrued|income|2,182|4,494| |13|Creditors:|amounts|falling|due|within|one|year| |2025|2024| |£|£| |Other|taxation|and|social|security|1,025|793| |Trade|creditors|-|208| |Other|creditors|190|174| |Accruals|and|deferred|income|2,190|1,680| |3,405|2,855| |14|Retirement|benefit|schemes| |2025|2024| |Defined|contribution|schemes|£|£| |Charge|to|profit|or|loss|in|respect|of defined|contribution|schemes|1,223|1,137|

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The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

15 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Movement in funds
Balance at1 Incoming Resources Balance at 31
June 2024 resources expended May 2025
£ £ £ £
National Lottery - vehicle costs 3,609 - (2,764) 845
Lottery / council grants 6,214 99,678 (98,196) 7,696
DWP- Stairlift - 4,500 (1,485) 3,015
AOG- Tumble dryer - 300 (112) 188
RBC- Household support fund/food - 13,500 (10,633) 2,867
RBC- Hometess and Domestic abuse support - 15,000 (2,491) 12,509
9,823 132,978 (115,681) 27,120

The National Lottery grant - to fund the acquisition of a vehicle. The vehicle has been purchased and capitalised. The grant will be allocated against annual depreciation charge and running costs.

The Lottery / Council grants - to fund staff costs in relation to charitable activities.

The DWP Stairlift grant - fund the stairlifts. The asset has been purchased and capitalised. The grant will be allocated against annual depreciation charge.

The AOG - tumble dryer grant - to fund the new tumble dryer. The asset has been purchased and capitalised. The grant will be allocated against annual depreciation charge.

The RBC - Household Support fund/ food - to fund the food costs in relation to charitable activities.

The RBC - Homeless and Domestic abuse fund - for the support and care of domestic abuse victims.

16 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 June Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 May
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 14,114 23,508 (18,316) - 19,306
Previous year: At1June Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 May
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Generalfunds 4,891 63,628 (57,905) 500 14,114

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At31 May 2025:
Tangible assets 1,708 3,242 4,950
Current assets/(liabilities) 17,598 23,878 41,476
19,306 27,120 46,426
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 May 2024:
Tangible assets 866 - 866
Current assets/(liabilities) 13,248 9,823 23,071
14,114 9,823 23,937

18 Related party transactions

During the year, £33,972 (2024 - nil) salary was paid to M Barron who is of close relation to Mrs J Barron, a trustee. At the end of the year no money was owed to M Barron.

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