Charity Registration No. 1115525
Company Registration No. 5545105 (England and Wales)
BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Andrea Allez
Leon Fleming
Bryony Freeman
Darren Holliday
Philip Kitson
Kay Thomas
Charlty number
1115525
Company number
5545105
Registered office
Equity Centre
Perkin House
1 Longlands Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD12TP
Independent examlner
Kevin J Meddings M.A.A.T.
Kevin Meddings Accountancy Services
55 Crowiher Avenue
Calverley
Leeds
Wesl Yorkshire
LS28 5SA
Bankers
The Co-operative Bank plc
POBox101
1 Balloon Street
Manchester
M60 4EP

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
Independent accountants, report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cashflows
Notes to the accounts
9-15

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies set out in note 1 to the
accounts and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Associalion dated 4 August 2005,
amended on 13 February 2012, the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011.
Structure, Governance and Management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee. Trustees are elected lo serve at the AGM and meet a
minimum of len times a year. Meetings are minuled and previous minutes are agreed and signed at each
meeting.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law and served during the year
Andrea Allez
Leon Fleming
Darren Holliday
Philip Kilson
Kay Thomas
Bryony Freeman (appointed 10 April 2023)
The trustees are volunteers from the LGBTQ+ communities of Bradford and surrounding areas. Their
role is lo ensure that the charity complies with charity law. the requirements of the Charity Commission as
regulator,. and to ensure that the charily prepares reports, Annual Returns and accounts as required by
law. The trustees ensure that the charity does not breach any of the requirements or rules set out in its
governing document and remains true lo the charitable purpose and objects sel oul there. They comply
with the requirements of other legislation and regulators which govern the activities of the charity and act
with integrily. and avoid any personal conflicts of interest or misuse of charity funds or assets.
Role of the Chalr
Leading the committee and the organisalion to enable it lo fulfil its purpose.
To ensure an effective relationship between..
the committee and the stafflvolunteers
the committee and the external stakeholderslcommunily
Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate.
To supervise and support the head of staff.
Role of the Treasurer
Maintain an overview of the organisation's financial affsirs.
Ensure its financial viability.
Ensure that proper financial records and procedures 8re mainlained.
Trustees Inductlon and Tralning
All trustees are invited lo an induction briefing and offered ongoing training opportunities.
Objectives and Activllies
Bradford LGBTQ+ Strategic Partnership Ltd. is governed in accordance with its constitution which can be
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BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The charity's objects are to promote equality and diversity and lo eliminate homophobia and
discrimination in relation to Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual and Transgendered {LGBTQ+) people for the
benefit of the public in the district of Bradford and the surrounding area by'.-
(a) providing information, advice and support for LGBTQ+ people.,
(b) promoting education and training and raising awareness amongst LGBTQ+ people,.
{c) promoting education and training and raising awareness amongst health. social care and other
professionals in all aspects of LGBTQ+ issues and related equality and diversity issues in the
elimination of homophobia and discrimination.,
{d) cultivating an environment in favour of equality in particular by the provision of information, advice,
support and publications.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our trustees have given serious consideration
throughout to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular the
advancement of education. health, well-being, equality and diversity.
Strateglc Plannlng
The strategic priorities of the partnership are..
Advocacy and Actlon.. promoting the interests of LGBTQ+ communities through representation and
support within statutory, private and third sector agencies.
Health and Happlness: the facilitation of groups and activities to promote wellbeing of LGBTQ+
communities. This has involved close partnership working with agencies delivering services lo vulnerable
groups.
Research and Collaboratlon: the organisation will work in partnership with Bradford University and
other interested partnerships to conduct academic research into issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community.
Fundlng
Austerity has continued to provide challenges to smaller charities, and Equity Partnership has been no
exception. Equity Partnership is funded through the local authority, charitable trusts and foundations and
through selling our own services. such as training.
Funding raised through trusts and foundations and the local authority is restrlcled funding, which can be
spent only in line with the requirements of the funder. Income raised by the organisation 15 unrestricted
fundlng and can be spent in any way to support our charitable objectives.
It is important that the organisalion holds sufficient unrestricted funding to cover unforeseen eventualities
and to build and maintain our infrastructure. Competition for funding remains high, with grant-givers still
looking towards short-term funding, with less willingness to fund the core running cost of charities.
Equity Partnership is grateful for Ihe funding that we have received from The National Lottery, Bradford
Metropolitan Dislricl Council, trusts and foundations lo further our work.
Our partnership with CBMDC Youth Service continues lo ensure that during a lime of austerity and culs,
young LGBTQ+ people in Bradford have access to the youth services that they so badly need. Four
youth groups run from Equity Partnership in partnership wilh Bradford East Youth Service. The Sound
youth group is for LGBTQ+ aged 16 plus. Spectrum an LGBTQ+ group for under 16's. Phoenix for young
people who are questioning their gender identity and Shade, a youth group for LGBTQ+ young people of
colour.

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Equity Partnership has taken part in a number of annual events in the LGBTQ+ calendar, including LGBT
monlh, Trans Day of Remembrance and Bradford Pride.
Equity Partnership would like to thank its slaff team and volunteers for their commitment and dedication.
It is remarkable that the organisalion has been able lo come out of the Pandemic and continued lo deliver
activities and services and slay in touch with our members during such an isolating period of lime.
Conclusion
Equity Partnership is a small charily trying to weather the current hard times. At a time when many
charities have bitten the dust, we have survived through the dedication of our Iruslees and staff team and
the help of many of our service users. Priorily must be given to our vision and growth for the year
202412025.
Financial Rèview
The organisation made a surplus of £8,585 (2023.. surplus of £1,824).
Overall, the reserves of Ihe organisalion amounted to £126,902 on 31 March 2024 of which £43,297
represents restricted funds committed to be spent in the 2024125 financial year.
Unrestricted reserves were £83,605 which is just over 5 months of annual running costs.
Plans for the future
Equity Partnership is now in year 3 of 5 years funding from the National Lottery. This will enable the
charity lo re-build and increase the support we provide to the community. This funding will help to re-
establish us as a strong LGBTQ+ champion in the Bradford district.
As part of the funding, we have a trainer, and this enables us to reach out our services to local
businesses and public organisations. This will also enable Equity Partnership to build a new income
stream Ihal will help us lo self-fund some of our activities and re-build our unreslricled funding. This will
both reduce our reliance on grants and lollery funding and help us lo be more resilient in the future.
We wish to thank our Finance Officer, Anna-marie Birkby for her support in Ihe management of the accounts
and Kevin Meddings for the preparation of the accounts and his on-going support..

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement of Trustees Responsibllities
The trustees of Bradford LGB TQ+ Strategic Partnership Ltd are responsible for preparing the Trustees
Annual report and accounts in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year. Under company law the
directors musl not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied thal they give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and applicalion of resources,
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing Ihese
accounts the Iruslees are required to:.
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make judgements that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether UK accounling standards have been followed, subject to any departures
disclosed and explained in the accounts,. and
prepare the accounts on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume Ihat the
charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information
included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and
disseminalor of accounts may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose at anytime the
financial position of the charitable company and to enable them lo ensure that the accounts comply with
the Companies Act 2006, and the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection
of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the board of trustees
Trustee
Trustee
Dated.. I
A.T. ALLtr2
tllfw Ho

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF
BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are set out on pages 6 10
15.
Respectlve responsibilities of directors and examiner
The trustees who are also the directors of Bradford LGBTQ+ Strategic Partnership Ltd. for the purposes
of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Iruslees consider that an audit
is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
{ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charily Commission under
section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act., and
(iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independenl examln•r's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence thal would be required in an audit,
and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view. and the
report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examlner's stalemenl
In connection with my examinalion, no matter has come to my attention.
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and
(li) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with Ihe accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Practice,. Accounting and reporting by Charities.
have not been mel., or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts lo be reached.
Kevln J Meddlngs M.A.A.T.
Kevin MeddSngs Accountan
55 Crowther Avenue
Calverley
Leeds
Wesl Yorkshire
LS28 5SA
Servlces
Dated..

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Reslricted
funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Notes
Income
Volunlary income
Incoming resources from
charitable activities
17,669
13,047
30,716
17,655
159,115
159.115
107,762
Total Income
17,669
172,162
189,831
125,417
ExpendSture
Charitable activities
7,153
174,093
181,246
123,593
Total Expendlture
7.153
174.093
181,246
123,593
Net
Incomel(expenditure)I
Net movement in funds
before transfers
10,516
(1,931)
8,585
1,824
Transfer8 between
funds
(22,513)
22,513
Net
Incomel(expenditure)I
Nel movement In funds
after transfers
(11,997)
20,582
8,585
1,824
Tolal funds brought
forward
95,602
22,715
118,317
116,493
Total funds carrled
forward
83,605
43,297
126,902
118,317
Thè statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure
Account under the Companies Act 2006.

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
BALANCE SHEET
AS A T 31 MARCH 2024
Notes
Unrestrlcted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at Bank and in
Hand
15,811
88,961
104,772
61.014
68,984
(31,416)
37,568
81,096
Total Assets
84,795
57,545
142,340
142,110
Credltors: Amounts
Falllng Due Wlthin One
Year
(1,190)
(14,248)
(15,438)
(23,793)
Tolal Assets less
Current Llabllities
83,605
43,297
126,902
118,317
Total Funds of the
Charlly
Unrestricted Funds
Reslricled Funds
83,605
83,605
43,297
95,602
22,715
43,297
Total Charlty Funds
83,605
43,297
126,902
118,317
The company is entitled lo the exemption from Ihe audit requirement contained in section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024. No member of the company has deposited
notice. pursuant to section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records
which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the
state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financi81 year and of its incoming resources and
application of resources, including ils 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 accounls, so far as applicable to the company.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject
to small companies regime.
The accounts were approved by the Trustees on
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Company Registration No: 5545105

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS
AS A T31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Note
10
Cash (used) in operating actlvities
(43.528)
(36,570)
Cash equivalents al the beginning of the year
81,096
117.666
Total cash equlvalents at tha end of the year
37,568
81,096

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise stated.
The accounts are prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charilies-, Statement
of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable lo charities preparing iheir accounts in accordance
with the Financial Reportin9 Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)
published on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and
Republic of Ireland IFRS102) the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102.
Having considered future planned activities and the reserves available to the charity, the directors
are satisfied that the financial statements should be prepared on the going concern basis.
1.2 Incoming resources
Donations and legacies are accounted for when received by the charity. Other income is
accounted for on an accruals basis as far as is prudent to do so.
Revenue grants are recognised on receipt, subject to any required conditions being mel or services
provided.
1.3 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as 8 liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities
and services for beneficiaries. These include governance costs which are Ihose costs associated
with meeting the constitutional and statutory reouiremenl of the charity.
1.4 Tanglble flxed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates
calculated lo write off the cost of each asset over ils expected useful life as follows.'_
Fixtures and fittings
Equipment
Leasehold Improvements
250/0 Straight line
33 % straight line
Over the remaining period of the lease
It is the policy of the charity to only capitalise individual items costing in excess of £2,500.
1.5 Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the
charity. Funds may be designated at anytime by the trustees if such a purpose as identified.
Reslricled funds are subjecl to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The
purposes of use of the restricted funds are set out in the notes lo the accounts.
1.6 Leaslng and hire purchase commitments
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged against income on a straight line basis over
the period of the lease.
1.7 Penslons
The charity pays contributions inlo the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) which is a
defined contribution workplace scheme.

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Voluntary Income
Total
2024
Total
2023
Core funding
Grants receivable for core activities
28,716
2.000
14,687
2,968
30,716
17,655
Core fundlng
Donations and fundraising
Room hire
Services provided
Employment allowance
Bradford Pride sponsorship
Training
1.516
5,000
4,800
5,000
7,150
5,250
371
4,240
5,076
5,000
28,716
14,687
Grants receivable for core actlvltl•s
Unrestricted funds..
Bradford VCS Alliance
City of Bradford MDC (Core Cost Grants)
2,000
2,968
2,000
2,968

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Incoming resources from charitable activities
2024
2023
Reaching Communities
City of Bradford MDC Day Opportunities
City of Bradford MDC PROUD BD
Give Bradford
Cnet
City of Bradford MDC Youth Pride
87,936
33,402
20,000
9,277
7,500
1,000
107,762
159,115
107,762
Charitable activities
2024
2023
Salaries and NICS
Pension costs
Payroll costs
Bookkeeping services
Office supplieslcopyinglpostage
Telephone
Equipment
Subs and affiliations
Maintenance and improvements
Freelance costs
Independent examination
Annual return
Trustee and volunteer expenses
Travel expenses
Events and activities
Rent and rates
Insurance
Cleaning
Website development and maintenance
Sundries
Legal fees
Loan written off
90,955
2,093
904
72,057
1,635
613
979
2.224
890
1,003
794
343
9,327
1,300
13
173
84
11,937
15,967
1,550
1,064
250
29
1,556
1.951
851
637
360
15,220
1,000
13
1,519
294
38,701
16,581
1,471
1,535
250
141
il
978
4,236
1,361
181,246
123,593

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12.
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the
year. No Iruslees were reimbursed expenditure (2023.. none).
A repayable loan was made in the year to help towards the costs of the events of Bradford Pride
2022. This was approved by the Board of Trustees who can confirm that one Trustee was
specifically involved in organising the events.
We can confirm that there are no other related party transactions that require disclosure in the
accounts {2023.' none).
Employees
Number of employees
The average monlhly number of employees during the year was.. -
2024
Number
2023
Number
Chief Executive Officer
Finance and Adminislralion Worker
Trainer
Youth Worker
Group Facilitator
Arts and Events Manager
Development Worker
Trans Worker
0.75
3.65
Employment costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
85,195
5,760
2,093
66,626
5,431
1,635
93,048
73,692
There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £60,000 or more.

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
13.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Debtors
2024
2023
Debtors and prepayments
Other debtors
Loan
93,961
10,811
56,778
4,236
104,772
61,014
Creditors: amounts falling due wlthin one year
2024
2023
Creditors
Accruals
Other creditors
Deferred income
14,438
1.000
17,035
1.300
3,458
2,000
15,438
23,793

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
14.
Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended
balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movement in Funds
Balance at
1 April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfer
between
funds
Balance at
31 March
2024
City of Bradford MDC
(Developing
Youth Work
Sessions)
Reaching
Communities
Older & Wilder
City of Bradford MDC
Day Opportunities
City of Bradford MDC
PROUD BD
Give Bradford
Cnel
City of Bradford MDC
Youth Pride
3,520
(2,611)
(909)
18,081
1,114
93,186
647
(137,453)
(180)
26,186
(1,581)
33,402
(4,144)
29,258
27,150
9,277
7.500
(26,036)
{1,369)
(1,369)
(1,114)
7,908
6,131
1,000
(931)
(69)
22,715
172,162
(174,093)
22,513
43,297
Clty of Bradford MDC (Developlng Youth Work Sesslons)
We were originally awarded £10,000 by Bradford Council lo provide services for LGBTQ+ young
people. Working in partnership wilh Bradford Youth Service, young people have benefited from
weekly youth groups, residenlials and community activities. Trans young people have been
mentored wilhin schools, enabling them to navigale any challenges that school life presents as they
transition.
Reachlng Communllies
To fund the ongoing development of the organisation and support the LGBTQ+ community in
Bradford.
Older & Wllder
Monies donated by group members lo fund activities, equipment, speakers etc for the group. This
money is now held on their behalf lo spend on activities and events.
Clty of Bradford MDC Day Opportunltles
Funding towards running older people's provision until 31 March 2025

BRADFORD LGBTQ+ STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP LTD.
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15.
Clly of Bradford MDC PROUD BD
Funding towards PROUD BD, a new festival of LGBTQI people, communities, arts and culture
which look place in June 2023, culminating with a Bradford Pride event.
Give Bradford
Funding towards running youth groupla¢tivities.
Cn•t
Monies towards slaffing and health related activities within sessions.
Clty of Bradford MDC Youth Pride
Funding towards running a Youth Pride event in Keighley.
10. Reconclllatlon of n•t movement In funds to net cashflows from operatlng actlvitles:.
2024
2023
Net movements in funds
(Increase) in debtors
(Decrease)lincrease in creditors
8,585
(43,758)
{8,355)
1,824
(56,761)
18,367
Nel cash (used) in operating actlvlties
(43,528)
(36,570)