Registered number. 06073648 Charity number. 1122978 BLACKBURN WITH DARWEMHEALTHY LMNG,, (A company limited by guarantee) . TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 *AEIINY5M* 2311W2025 COMPANIES HOUSE A28 #58 BLACKBURN wmi DARWEN HEALTHY LMIIO (A conwny Ilmited by guarantee) CONTEMTS Page Reference and admlnlstrative detslls of the Company* Its TTh￿e$ and advlsers Trustees. report Indop•ndont •xamln•rfs report Statement of flnanclal athities 2-15 16 17 Balanc8 sheet 18 Notes to the financial statements 19-29 BLACKBURN wrfH DARWEM HEPLTHY LMNG 'IA ￿l>•nY Hmlted by gurantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY. ITS TRU$TEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Truslees Koser K Jeremy G. Hodgkinson Anika Lesli&Walker Emma L. Gamer Paula L. Spence lftekhar Ali Elvzabeth A. Williams Linda J. Whalley Company registered number 06073648 Charity registered nufflber 1122978 Reglstered offlce 8angor St Community Centre Norviich Street Blackbum Lancashire BB16NZ Chlef executlve officer Dilwara Ali ¢ountanls CW Accwnlants Limited 45 RaiNvay Road Blackbum Lancashire BB11EZ Bankers The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC 58 - 62 King Williarn Street Blackbum Lancashire B817HU Page I BLACKBURN wmi DARWEN HVLTHY LMNG (A company Imtted by guaranteel TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report together with the finanual statements of the Blackbum with Darwen Healthy Living for the 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The Annual report seNes the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors. report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of charttable company comply ￿ the ujrrent ststuw requirements. the reqUi￿rnents of the tharitsble cOMpan￿S goveming document and the proNisions of Ihe Statement of Recommended Pra¢ti¢e (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ wth the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021 (effective 1 January 2019). Since the Company qualifies as small under sedion 382 of Ihe Ccrfnpanies Ad 2006. the Strategic report required of medium and large ccxnpanies under the Companies Ad 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors, Rep(Kt) RegUlat￿S 2013 has been omitted. Objectives and activities a. Pollcies and objectives The purpose of the Charity is to provide. or in conjunclion whh olher like-mlnded ￿ganiSations, to assist in the provision of facilities. seNces, support. training. education and infomalion in order to preserve and protect the good health of those inhabitants residing in. prin￿pa[ty. the borough of BlaGkbum wilh Darwen. and throughout all boroughs in England and Wales in an effort to encourage said inhabilants lo (levelop a more positive attitude to health, to lead healthy Irfe$￿e$ and to improve thetr quality of Itre. In ¢aff￿ng out its purpose, Ihe Charrty promotes equality of opprytunty and opposes any form of discrimination on 9rounds of race. ethnic origin, gender. sexual orientstion, age. disability, or religion. In setting objeclives and planning actrvitses, the TnJstees have given due consideration to general guidance published by Ihe Charity Commission relating to pubfic benefit. includin9 the guidance 'Public b6nefit= running a charity (p82)'. Page 2 BLACKBURN wmi DAIiWEN HEALTHY LMNG IA company Ilmlkni by guaranteel TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objectlves and actmlles {contlnued) b. Actlvitl•s undertaken to achi•v¢ obJectiv•s The key activities carried out by the Charity to achieve its obiecbves: To promote. through partnership. the wc¥k of Blackl)um with Da￿En Healhy Livlng, with reference to the promotion of Health Improvement and Social Indusion. To promote an active Citizenship approach to health and wellbeing Ihrough community develwmen( supporting a stronger voirE for people who use services and greater choice and control at all levels. To ensure effective policies and procedures are in effect in accordance with quality assured sep4ices. and those required when using volunteers to undertake aclivities. To measure and track the progress and outcomes of projects Including measurlng longer term changes in knowledge, attitudes. and behaviours. To monitor the finanaal oulputs on a regular basis. To ensure the fulure sustainability of Blackbum with Darwen Healthy Living. Our vision is o ensure ihat local people have access to and are involved in the design and delivery of services that irnprove their health and well*eing.' A number ol key assumplions are implicit in the success of the work Ihat we do: Improving health inequalities requires m¢xe than medical inteNention. For health prc#nolion to be effeclive. ccmmunitses and service users must be involved. People want to improve their heanh. Partnership worktiig enhan￿S impact and pr(ynotes suslainabilty. Our trustees have reviewed and agreed three key straiegic charitable obJ"edive5 for Blackbum with Darwen Heatthy Living: Promotion of Health and Wellbeing by prohiding innovatlve. community-ba58d seNlces based on local needs and Pfiorities. Communty Engagement and Development by ensuring thal local people have access to and are involved in the design and defivery of services that improve their health and well-being. Youth Work enabling young peoplè to devekw hclistically. v￿rkIng with them to facilitate their personal. social & educational developrnent to enatle Ihern to develop their vol￿. Influen￿ and place in society and to reaGh their full potenlial. c. Volunteers Volunteers are an integral part of Healthy Livings worK without their support sune of the work we deliver would have not been posgble. their time, effort and dedication are appreciated and eXtrerne￿ valuable to our charity. Page 3 BLACKBURN wrrH DARWEN HEALTHY LMNG (Awwy llmlled by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objectlvès and actlvlties (contlnued) IL Main activllies undertaken to further the CoMpan￿S w1pos￿ fov the public benofft The Trustees confirm thal they have refeTred to the guidance contained in Ihe Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit **)en rebiewing aims and objectives and in planning future activities. As a not-for- profit organisation, Blackbum with Darwen Heallhy Living focuses on seNing Ihe local communiti'es in we vKrk. Al our charitable activities are aimed at addressing health inequalilies. breaking down social isolation and bringlng comrnunities logether primarily within socially and economically deprived areas of Blackbum with Darwen. We promote social inclusion by encouraging seldcrfn heard people to engage in our services regardle5S ol their ethnicity. gender, disabihty. or finanoal background. Achievements and perforniance Page 4 BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN HEALTHY LMNG . (A Company Ilinfteil by guarantsa) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and perfomiance (contlnued) . Review of athili Promotion of Health and Wellbeing Blll Busters Funded ty The Big Lottery Fund for 3 years. the Bill Busters project program aimed to provrde support to those in fuel debL Helping individuals and households vlho owe money to energy companies and guiding them on how to rnanage their debts or apply for grants. Raise awareness of the dangers of fuel poverty and offer practical solutions. through community events, volunteers and fonjms for professionals. We estsblished Ihe Affordable Wannth Forum (AWF}. This fowm brings together stakeholders suth as the local authority, public health. charities. utilty prOb￿derS. and the community. discussing the issue of fuel poverty and finding solutions that could be rolled out across Blackbum with Darwen. We recruited and trained 19 volunteers through the course of Ihe proiecl and n¢)w at the end of the project we have 4 who are Cornmitted and make referrals to us from community members from a community hub. The project was a huge success and really rnade a difference. li helped reduce the debt of many people in the borough. Not only did we clear or reduce Iheir energy debts. but for some residents. this also prevented them from accumulating other debts. Many individuals reported improvements in their mental heafth because of our support. even when TNe couldn't completely ciear their debts. Negotiating payTnent plans with energy companies can be a stressful challenge on their own. and by handling this for them. we were able to secure more manageable agreements. Worf(ing our organisation also opened other support avenues for many people, due to our holistic approach and the o)nneGtions V￿ have with partner services. Knowing about these services also helped reduce refeffal time. Case studies: Ms D was ￿ferred to Healthy Liwng by her Housing Support Offi￿r. She has multiple long-terni health conditions indurfing long COVID. fibromyalgia. mentsl health and an abdominal problem whith she was waiting for surgery to correct. She works part kn'me and lives with her 10-year￿Id son. Ms D had been swtched to Brilish Gas through the 'supplier of last resort. procedure when her previous energy supplier went into 8dmini5tration at the end of August 2022. She had been pawng via a prepayment meler however this was not continued when she had io sviitch supplier. and no alternative payment was set up or suggested. The meters did not display any infomiation. so Ms O was unable to submit m8t8r réadings to British Gas. Healthy Living became involved in October 2023 and by April 2024 Ms D had new prepayment meters and was awarded £1204.80 Ihrough the British Gas Energy Trust which paid off her debt. "I've been living with my Britlsh Gas debt over my head for a while, I was wonied abwt how I'm going to pay this debt wtoch was wasn't my fault to begin with. There We￿ several occasions I made lelephone calls to British Gas. I needed a card so that I can top my meter up. but they were not helpful, I didn't have any paper bills coming through my dcKy. so I didn't have a due how much I was going to owe. All I needed was help over the phone. at one point I called Ihem 7 times in one day. but they kept putting the ph(me down and still I didnl get anywhere. I made 3 complaints over a few months but stsll heard nothing. I suffèr wlth my mental health and depression already. ha￿ing to try and deal wth Ihem and get nowhere was not helping my heatth at all. Healthy Living helped me $0 much, I'm so grateful. They got Biitish Gas to come out and put new meters in and put them onto prePa￿ent so I can pay like I did befo￿. I know v4here l am with prepayment meters, and I can't get into debt. They applied for a grant for me. and l just got my letter saying they are happy to grant it me and pay off my debt. I'm happy the weight has been lifted off, I donl have to wory about how I was going ts pay it all back. Thank you. Page 5 BLACKBURN wrrH DARWEN HEALTHY LMNG IA company Imited by guarants•) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and perfolmance (contlnued) Mrs H referred to Heallhy Living via Household Sw)pJrt Fund u) February 2024 for assistance energy arrears with Scottish Power. Her husband suffered a major heart attack. and his business went into liquidalion due to him being unable to work. Mrs H had also had to stop viorknng due to caring for her son who is aut15ti¢ and has severe leaming disabilities. This put a huge strain cm the family and the income into the family home was signfficandy ￿dUCed. Heathy Livlng CAY)tscted Scotiish Power on behalf of MTS H and looked at financial help for the debt. a budget fomi via Step Change was completed and apph'ed to SrA)ttish PThver Hardship Fund for assistance with her aThears of £6843.55. The Scottish Powew Hardship F￿d was completed on 3rd April 2024. and we were infomied that the application vras suceessfvl on 191h April'24. Scottish Poww awarded £5000.00 towards her arreats. We were able to negotiate the remain arnount of debt with her monthty usage Pa￿nent at a very reasonable and afforilable amount. Mrs H was Incredibly grateful for the support Heakhy Living provthl and feli a huge weight had been lifted from her shoulders when we told her htx much she had been awarded. hank you for helimng me. No c￿ ever helps and really does it. They say Ihey *ill and nothing ever happens. Thank you, I've never meant that more in my life ... Household Support Fund The Househol(i Support Fund (HSF). funded by Central Government via Ihe Bor￿gh Council. continued into 2024 - 2025 to support residents with the rising cost crf liwng. The scheme helped those struggling to rnake ends meet and supported them with help towards their gas, electric and water bills, household appliances an(J food parcels. It focused on low Income. working households and those on income related benefits that met the iteria. In this period VR processed applications in the BB1 area of Blackbum. team made contact with the residents to support thefn with fuel and waler payments. Many residents we spoke lo had deb15 wilh their energy companies and in some cases these payments helped dear their debt or enabled them to simply heat their homes without the worry of having to sit in the cokl. We noted an uptake in applications from the South Asian community Whe￿ they spoke little to noEnglish. team were able to Gommunicate effectively with them in thwr spoken language to ensure they fully understood and benefited from the scheme. There was huge uptske and demand in Ihe Borough for HSF and thr¢Jugh the year in the 881 area we processed 1570 successful referrals with a total value of support of £433,010 (£384.570 gas and electricity SUPPOrt and £48.440 water suptM)rt). Through a pathway via the HSF, residents were also able to refer in to our Bill BusteT5 project and we wuld also refer Ihe most vulnerable residents of the tK)rough for support from the Cadent Foundation for provision of fuel or supennarket VoUd￿r5. The partnerships we have devek)ped over previous year5 were strengthened through continued g(￿d communication and leamwork. this has resulted in a seamless service for dients helping to build dignty into the pmcess. Page 6 BLACKBURN Wrnl DARWEN HEALThY LMNG (A ¢ompany limfted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT IcoKllNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlev•ments and porfornian¢¢ (contlnued) PASTA Project Play and Stay at Teatime Activities (PASTA) was frjnded by Pubk Health. Healthy Living V￿rked in partnersh￿> wth Accrington Road Communty Centre to dèliver one cohirt It ran for 6 weeks combining healthy cooking. discussion around healihy eating and physical activity. 8 adults and 14 children attended. The overarching aim of the PASTA prograrnme is to support thildren and their families to develop heallhier behaviours with regards lo food and nutrition and physical activity. Sessions ran for 1 /3 hours. with time for cooking. active play and education included. Activities inciuded cooknng homemade pizza. beef and veggie burgers. exotic fruit lasting. make-yourknovm pol noodle. veggie ￿ps. food groups and learning about sugar in soft drinks. Comments "I vRnt to do more cooking sessions. good doing it tO9ether" "My thild enjoyed engaging with Ihe other children and leamiry how to make piz2a" .1 enjoyed meeting with new pecf)le and friends. Physlcal Advlty We delivered a variety of classes including circuit training, seated exeruse. physical yoga. boxing and exerase to music in an indoor setting. Our highly experienced instru¢tOf5 meant that all activities were suitable for beginners as well as regular exercisers. Exercase dasses were promoted to existing Bangor Street gym rnernbers. on social media, and Y￿ spoke to beneficiaries from other projects and parents whose children access Ihe Madrassah in the communty centre. Three ladies only classes were delivered per week with 182 individuals attending at least one session. We continue to 2 clas5e5 a week. Heallhy Living continue to deliver gym induclions working in partnership with Bangor Community Centre- My Gym. CASE STUDY.. Lady attended weekly Boot Camp exercise dass -circuits is literally a mood changer for my week! The sessions are intense yet fun and you feel the difference il makes to your body and rnind! So much more enjoyable than a run on a treadmill. I have had so many compliments of the change in my body and energy. l am able to be wesent and active for my children even after a full day at work" COMMENTS hank you so much. "I look forward to the class on Mondayl Wednesday every week. I love both the classes" "Boxing and bootcarnp has benefitteit me mentally and physically. lrying to become active" "I had no confidence, had lots of pains and aches. I suffer from anx*t "I feel good when l attend classes. mentally and physicall .1 feel I have more strength also I feel that my body has some shape and the dass also motivates rne to come" -mentally, it has given me reason to 9et out, meet like4ninded people in tum benefrtted my physical health. .1 didn't think I VIFS so unfit until I S￿￿ed coming to the sessions. I'm feding so much more energised and strongerf Trauma Infomied Communities (TIC) In Blackbum with Oarwen. the approa¢h to trauma informed practice is led several managed netwwks. Networks are led directty by members of that seclor. thus ensuring that meaningful actions can be identtfied and worked on collaboratively. Trauma extends beyond the well4cKumented Adverse Childhood ExperiencAs (ACES) and the direct Page 7 BLACKBURN ￿TH DARWEN HEALTHY UVING (A ¢ompany Ilmited by guarantee TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlevements arbd perfonnance (contlnued) experiences of a child within their famity and close contacts. Traurna can be deepty embedded within the culture. social nonns and macro•Structures of pob"cies, organisatK)ns and communities (Lopez, et al, 2020). Poverty. racisrn, systemic oppression. mic1c￿ag9resS1Ons. exposure to cornrnunty vlolence andlor exclusion as well as global pandemics can all be perceived as chronic traurnatic events. It is well evidenced that actions to prevent and mibgate trauma and it5 associated harms are essential to improve population heallh for present and future generations (Bethell et al., 2017- Pachter et al., 20171. It has therefore been proposed thal public and third sector interventions requi￿ a shrft in focus to indude prevention, resiliency, and trauma4nfomied ser¥ice provision (Hughes et al. 2017). This approach would not necessarily require the development of new strategies or interventions, but rather consideration of how existing services can be fine4uned. and how agencies can work together to utilise an improved understanding of the in7pact of adversity how this wi be prevented ty ameilaraled. The Tl Managed Networks are representative of all setting5 a(xos5 our communtties and workforces, and include: Early Yeats {Start Wdl) Education and SEND settings Communities Vulnerable groups The Managed nehvorks meet on a quarterly basis and are govemed by shared Terrns of Reference and an action-tracker which report directly into the Strategic Forum. The Strategic Forum then share core actions and recommendations the appropfiate Strategic Boards. The steering group 15 accountable to the Health and Wellbeing Board It reports directly lo.. Children and Young People PartneTship Boanl (Start Weti) Other boards for Sharing information inclu4Je: Age Well Board Place Based Parinership Board SEND board Oral Heallh- Madrassah The research for project was completed in the last finanaal (23124) with 10 Madrassah agreeing to facilitate the recruitrnent of parents and children from across the borough. Data collecting and analyslng took place this year as well as dissemination and presenting at different Boards of the findi￿. Objectives: Identfy dietary behaviwrs and oral heallh behaviours of children attending Madrassah in Blackbum Gain insight into the reasons why these behaviours may accur Identify the potential for oral health interventions that address Ihe issues identtfied in objectNes l & 2 and how Ihese should be delivered Synthesise the finding5 and produce recommendations for implementation Method: There were 4 methods to the research. below are the numbers of partiopants Irom each approach.. Parent survey - 318 completed Child survey {Face lo Face) = 83 completed - Parent focus group 1 completed. 6 attendees Page 8 (A company limlted by warnnt•e) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 hlevements and performance (contlnued) - Interviews wlth Madrassah slaff - O completed This methed of approach gave rn￿e consistency. The parent and cluld surveys were not linked as it provided more depth. The focus group provided more depih and their percepkn- We were also able to look at oral health behawours, knowledge and rfthere were any issues with dentist. Demographics, of the participants fr(xn both parent and children survey. Parent's survey Mean: 8.80 YTS {SD: 3.27) Range 3m-19yrs Parents reported having be￿een 1 ar￿ 6 chIld￿n and reported ages for 390 children Children's suNey Mean: 9.70 ￿S (SD: 2.70} Range SyTr17 YTS Eating throughout the day. Summary Overall, diet in the home not indictive of highty cariogenic diet (￿real bèing possible exception) Sugar Intake increases during school hours- 60% eat fwit or Cake￿$WeetS Lack of parental control over sweets Aware of school snack pc4iue5 (fwitl Conslderable number drinking water throughout'the day Oral health behaviours and messages: Summary Some areas for improvement bnjshing in evening not rinsing with water • ensuring teeth brushed for 2 rninutes . Parents report some mixed messages {but small numbers} . Short. audience-appropriate message required The dentist.. Summary Children registered and attendir¥J. but registration is lale . As maybe expected, lithg the dentist is mixed. Rewards a molivator for some. Summary, maln lessons and rec(xnmendations 1. Reinforce public health messages around.. - the imFortance of brushing teeth before be(1, brushing for two minutes (using a timer) and - not rinsing with water after brushing and drinking water after eating fruit 2. Tailor messages spectfically to South Asian families, rather than a 'c￿e-S1Ze-fits-81I. approach. Consider c creation of messages with children andlor parents. 3. Research should be carried oul lo fijrther explore the below,. consider Involvement from the community where POS5ible- - Rales of children being registered with a dentsst between Soulh Asian and other communities In BlaCkt￿rn ￿ryth DaThven and seek to explore why any drfyerences may exisl. Comparative analysis of ealing and oral health behaviours bel¥￿ Scxrth Asian and Whit8 thildren in Blackbum with Darwen The potential for involwrwJ Schools andlor Madrassahs in reiteralion of a srnall number of key oral health messages. 4. Continue to forge and maintain relatI￿shIpS belween BWDHL and Madrassahs and extend to local schools Roman Road Library Situated in the heart of the H￿her Croft area. has shown that it is more than Just 8 place lo borrow books4's a Page 9 BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN HEALTHY LMNG (A ¢ompany limlt•d by guaranteo) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONnNUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achlevem¢nts and perfomiance (continuod) vibrant hub evewle is welcome. Run by passionate voluntews. Ihe library offers a wann, inclusive spa for people of all ages to read, leam, and connect. Beyond its shelves ￿ b(M)ks, the library supports local groups by providing meeting spaces for clubs, wothshops. and creative gatherings. Regular events. from slory time for children to essents.al safe spaces for Community group to njn from. as well as a base for the local communty group. Highercroft Peoples Hub to run sessional events for all Ihe residents, help foster a sense of belonging and lrfelong learning. The library also provides a base for social landlords and councillors to run surg6ri8s from and vthen necèssary. During the winter months the library is considered a wam space vthere people can just come in and keep wami and have a brew vthilst being able to tharge their phones. The library also runs a small top up shop. ensuring that residents have the opwrtunty to buy a 'top up. as an extra to their main shop. With continuous donated 9oods from both Aldi and Lidl and v￿th the help of volunteers, the larder offers essenbal ilems lo those in need. reflecling the libra￿5 comrniiment to supporting every member of the community. Together, these inilialives make the community-led library a CLYnerstone of kindness. learning, and support. At present we have 13 volunteers both male and female as well as people ot ethniuty which is refiective of the change in the landscape of the area. Community Engagement and Development Peer Action Collecllve: Empowering Young People in Lancashire The Peer Action Collective (PAC) is an innovative project currently running in LanG8shir8, dedicated to supporting yyjung people who are at risk of being affected by violence. What sets PAC apart is its peer-led approach: young people themselves tske on the role of researchers. working alongside their peers to gather insights, share experiences, and understand the ￿al issues facing their comm¢Jnities. PAC is in the second year of the programme and has cornplet8d the inrtial phase of research. Prolect Overwiew PAC'S core mission is to give young people a voice in shaping the solutions that affect their lives. By training and supporting peer researchers, the project ensures Ihat researth is grounded in lived experience and genuin6 understanding. These young researchers engagp with olhers in their age group. conducting interviews. foe.us groups, and surveys to explore the causes and irnpacts of Violen￿ in their communits"es. Peerled Research: Young people have been trained as researchers, equipping them with skills in communication. data collection, and analysis. They then have reached out to Vleir peers to gather honest. open feedback about their experiences and perceptions of violence. Turnlng Research into Actlon The mosl powerful aspect of PAC is its commilment to action. the research phase complete, the findings have been used as a foundation for developing sooal action ideas. These ideas have been designed by yrjung people, for young people, ensuring they are relevant and impacthjl. The findings are as follows Young people have lost trust in sorne of the leathers They feel that the mental health support 15 not sufficient within schools Youth Voice is not really heard or acted upon and is perceived 'tokenisti¢' Detentions and Isolations spaces need to be redesigned so that they can bè used more productively. Page 10 IA company timiknl by guar411tee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Aehlevements and perforniance (continuod) So(aal Aclion in Schools Throughout Lancashire, with the suppcrt of tr* other partners. Inclusive North and Child Action Northwest, we have successfvlly recruited and trained 45 people as Changemakers ané have developed 3 Social Aciion Ideas that will be used vltthin school SettU￿ to work V*ith young peopl8 at risk of being affected by violence. They have been dèsigned to address the find￿gs. BWD Healthy Liwng have worked the Changemakers to develop - 'Spill the Beans. _ an interactive fun board game to help buiid trust bath with teachers as well an ha¥ing open dialogue aiound the most important issues youn9 people are facAng at schwl and at home. Strateglc Partnership The 'Strategic Partnership. project. funded by the People Health Lottery, aime(I lo address respiratory health thallenges within the Highercroft a￿a of Blad(burn. This inrK)valive project utilised a citizens. jury model to engage local residents directly affected by respiratory diseases in shaping solutions and recommendations. The project sought to empower the community and improve health outcomes by fostsring collalyjration and knowledge sharing. 13 tocal peopie were recruited from Ihe Highercroft area wtho have direct experience with respiratory diseases (elther personally or through family mernbers) to fO￿n the Cilizens Jury where speakers from the Local Authority Enforcement Team, Health Watch, patients wtth knved in experience. Care Network, Public Protecti￿ & BWD Depathent of Work and Pension. Presentsti￿s and discAJsslons wlth the guest speakers wovided valuable Inslghts into the complexities of respiratory health, local health services, and potential interveniion strategies as well as sTrwing how Ihis was major issue for the residents of Hlghercroii Thn)ughoul the sessions the￿ were spaces for jury members who could discuss the inforrnation presented, share their personal experiences. and collectivety devélop recommendations for improving respiratory health within the community. The main recommendations lo corne out of the Citizens Jury was the need to improve the understanding of the complex systems people encounter vthen managing their health. This involved accessibility, support and dear signposting to appropriate services. It 81so emphasised Ihe vilal role of ￿llabOra￿ between healthcare provider5, community organisations. and local residents in addressing respiratory health challenges. It identified how the Jury members could continue to play a vital role in prowding safe space5 fcr others to share their stories and struggles. A short video was also prixluced to show how the project was developed and delivered in Highercroft, oullinin9 the key findings. The 'Strateglc Partnership, ryojecl in Highercmft. demonstrales the power of communlty engagement In addressing complex health issues. By using a citizens. jury modèl, the project has successfully empowered local residents. generated valuable recommendati¢Jns. and fostLYed stronger collaboration to irnprove respiratory heaRh outcomes. The lessons learned from this proied can inform similar initiatives in other communitie5 facing similar health challenges. Trnuma Infornied Communities ITIC) Funded by Public Healtr, Trauma Informed CommutNties fflc). was a follow up to the work carried out around ACE'S (Adverse Childhood Experiences). This project foujsed on implementing trauma-informed practices at a community level in 8lackbum. Recognising the wldespread impact of trauma. the initiative aimed lo raise awareness and build support nehvorks wtthin various communities. The core of the project invotr4ed training and supporting the ltxal people who had Page 11 BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN HEALTfriY.UVING (A cryy Ilmlted by guar4nte•) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 hlevèments and perf0m￿nCe {contlnued) participated in a Citizens Jury around ACES and then SuFW￿ted them to (￿￿tInUe the work as 'Trauma-Infomied Champions.. The project recr>3nised the profound impad of trauma on w￿l¥idual5 and commuTrilies and sought to promote healing and resiliencé through a traum8-infomied lens. A key strategy was to involve community mernbers directly in the design and delivery of workshops. ensuring that the content and approach were culturally sensitive and ￿levant to Ihe specific experiences ol the target audiences. These individuaLs shovied their passion for social change, and their willingness to learn about traum&infonned praclice5. They participated in intensive Iraining sessions covering topics such as understanding trauma. favne other than the Company and the COMpan￿S Trustees as a body. for my work or for this rewt Stgned-. Dated: Courtney Wright BA FCCA The Boulevard Cenlre, 45 Railway Road, Blackbum. BB1 1 EZ Page 16 BLACKBURN IMTH DARWEN HEALTHY UVING (A company Ilffltsd by guarairte•) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTNMES (NCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total fvnds 2025 Total fiinds 2024 Noto Income Irom: Donations and legacies Other trading actlviles Investments 71,827 115,764 3.319 187.591 3.319 198,352 35.671 3,235 Total incorne 71.827 121.923 193,750 237,258 Expendlture on.. Charitable activities 130.843 75,804 206.647 251,356 Total expendi￿re 130,843 75,804 206.647 251,356 Not {¢xpendfture)fincom• Transfers between funds (59.016) (890) 46.119 890 (12,897) (14,098) 12 Net movement In funds (59,906) 47.009 (12.897) (14.098) R¢¢onclllation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds 178.353 47,009 238,693 (12,897) 252, 791 (14.098) (59,906) Total funds carried forward 225.362 225,796 238,693 The Statement of finanaal activities includes all gains and losses recognised in Ihe year. The notes on pages 19 to 29 forni part of Ihese financial statements. Page 17 BLACKBURN ￿TH DARWEN M￿LTHy LMNG (A company Ilmited by guaranteel RÉGISTERED NUMBEIL. 06073648 BALANCE SHEEr S AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 2,203 1,214 2,203 Current assets Debtors Cash at b8nk arKI In hand 10 12,376 214,832 31.275 266,603 227.208 297,878 Creditors: amounts falling due within year 11 12,626) (61,388) Nèt ¢￿Vrent assets 224,582 236,490 Total assets less current liabilities 225,796 238.693 Net assets exclud5ng penslon asset 225,796 238.693 T•)tal net assets 225,796 238.693 Charity funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 12 12 60,340 178,353 225.362 Total funds 225,796 238, 693 The Company was entitled to exemption from audii under section 4T1 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance wrth section 478 of Companres Ad 2006. The Trustees acknowledge their reswnsibilities for complying wrfh the requirements ns The Blackbum with Darwen Healthy Living has not entered inlo any related paty transaction during the year, nor are there any oulstsnding balances O￿ng between related parties and the Blackbum *ilh Dar￿en Healthy Living al 31 March 2025. 17. Post balance sheet events There have been no post balance sheet events. Page 29