Tinsley Forum (Regist6r&d Charity number 11318951 (Company Ltd by Guarantee Number 3881700) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year endod 31 Mar¢h 2025 Coiitents Page Trustees. repot1 Examiners report Balance sheet Slalemei)l of financial activities 10 Notes lo Ilie accounts 11-13
Tinsley Forum Company Information Trustees T K Calvert E Finbow S Sutherland N Akhlar K Iqbal Chair Treasurer Secretary Company Number 3881700 Charlty Numb6r 1131895 Registered Office 120 - 126 Bawtry Road Tinsley Onestop Shop Sheffield S91UE Bank Lloyds Bank plc 1 High Street Sheffield, SI 2GA Independent Examlner White Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspatria CA7 2EL
i insley Forum Trustees. report continued The Trustees present their annual report and financial Slalements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requiremenis for a directors. report and accounts for Companies Act purposes The financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Entities. Structure, governance and management The organisation is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The company was registered as a charity on 29 September 2009. The Iruslees of the company are elected for a term of one year by a simple majority of those present and voting at the Annual General Meeting. Committee meetings are held approximately every two months for trustees to receivg information and make decisions relating to the organisalion. The induction and training of new Iruslees is undertaken by the Forum manager and experienced trustees lo ensure that they fully understand their legal and operational responsibilities. None of the Iruslees has any beneficial interest In the company All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee lo contribute £1 In Ihe event of a winding up The Forum einploys a project manager lo oversee the running of the organisalion and he reports directly lo the Irusiees at each meeting The trustees are responsible lof making decS1OnS thai Iinpacl on the future of the organisalion or have a significant cost Implication and they also ratify operational decisions that have been Inade by the project manager between meetings. Reserves policy Financial procedures are in place for regular reporting to Ihe Iruslees and they then consider viability and potential risks before making financial decisions. The Iruslees ensure that there are bufficienl reserves in place lo meet their legal obligations. The level of freely available reserves al 31 March 2025 was £87,757 {2024 £115,375 }. The Trustees have designated £40,00012024. £40,000) as any future redundancy costs and this is held in a separate S¢lViiigs accounts. Risk assessment The Iruslees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place lo miligale exposure The Iruslees ancl officers of the charity acknowledge their responsibility for carrying out an annual risk assessment of the charity's financial strategy and policies, and for managing any risks that are identified To this end they have sel out lo Identify potential risks by adopting a business plan and by reviewing the financial processes of the charity and establishing control sysleins lo manage the risks which have been Identified The major risks which the trustees have identified are.. -the charity will, if possible, have lo continue lo rely on social enterprise and partnership working to provide the majority of ils income -the charity's premises may have to be vacated during the next financial year if additional furiding Is not found. -the charity's operations may have lo be considerably reduced due to a lack of funding and the charity not having sufficient operating capital In reserve. other local organisations housed at the charities premises may be unable to continue to operate from these premises due to them being unable to find funding lo operate at their Current level
Tinsley Forum Trustees. report continued Objectives and aims -to benefit the community in the TinsSey area of the city of Sheffield by the advancement of education and the relief of poverty, hardship, dislress and sickness -to advance the education of the inhabitants of the area and to provide for information, recreation and leisure time occupation in the interests of social welfare with the object of improving the conditions of life for the inhabitants without distinction of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexuality or of political, religious or other opinion. -to advance the education of the public by the sponsorship of bursaries, scholarships or grants lo any person or persons, institution, association or corporate body for the purpose of furthering the objects. -lo co-operate and enter into arrangements with other bodies {whelher national or local and whether voluntary, slalutory, industrial or otherwise) in the conslilulion and maintenance of the charity's facilities and In the furtherance of the objects and the charity's powers generally. -lo further such other charitable purposes as the company shall in ils absolute discretion determine and on lefms consistent with the charitable purposes of the charity and In accordance with the law of England and Wales. To achieve these objectives the activities undertaken by the Forum in the last year included. -the operation of a One Slop Shop -tne provision of courses for the general public. -working with young people to provide advice regarding education, training and employment. -working with local employers -social prescribing services. -addressing local issues. -help and advice given lo the local Roma community. -the rental of rooms The Iruslees confirm that they have referred lo the guidance in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and In planiiing future activities Achievements and performanco This year has been another busy and productive one al the Tinsley One Stop Shop, with a high number of local residents accessing our range of services. We have continued to expand and adapt our offer lo meet the needs of the community, ensuring that Tinsley remains a welcoming, supportive, and resourceful place for all. As parl of Sheffield's network of Welcome Places and Warm Spaces, we have provided warm, friendly environment where people can socialise, enjoy a hot drink, meet like-minded individuals, and access support. This Includes signposting new arrivals lo city-wide organisations and services lo help them settle into the area.
Tinsloy Forum Trustees. report continuod Working in partnership with Ci112ens Advice Sheffield, together, we continue to run a Community Access Point, allowing local residents to speak privately with a qualified adviser via online face-to-face consultations. This service, offered al no cost lo users and subsidised by us, has proven to be extremely popular and complements our broader mission of community support. Our Employment Support Programme continues to assist unemployed and economically inactive individuals with a holistic, personalised approach. This comprehensive offer includes.. Development of personal employment plans CV creation Job search and matching Interview preparation Volunteering opportunities Barrier removal support Referials lo specialist services Links lo education and training providers Information, Advice and Guidance IIAGI Ongoing development and In-work support Our community library has gone from strength to strength, with increased footfall and volunteer involvement We've hosted a wide variety of events, including.. Cost of living support sessions Over 50's groups and luncheon clubs Children's aclivilies Icrafls, story readings, school visits) Seasonal celebrations (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, Eid) The library also serves as the cenlral hub for our Warm Space initiative and is regularly used for wider community purposes. We've been proud lo collaborate with renowned artist Alex Chinneck on the final phase of the Tinsley Art Project, culniinaling in his firsl-ever artwork on water. Titled The Looping Boat, this Striking 13-melre-long canal boat features a dramatic and surreal desi9n-its body appears lo perform a six-melre-high, gravity-defyin9 Ioop-the-loop. Expertly painted in traditional canal boat colours by a specialist signwriler, the boat also displays Ihe Tudor Rose, Sheffield's assay mark. and bears the name 'The Industry,, In Iribule to the first vessel lo navigate the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal when it opened in 1819. Positioned between locks 4 and 5 on the Sheffield & Tinsley Canal, close lo Meadowhall Shopping Centre, this static artwork gives the illusion of floating on the water. 11 is carefully located outside the canal's navigable channel lo ensure il does not disrupt waterway traffic. We've further developed our youth engagement work, focusing on preventing exploitation, gang involvement, and knife crime. Funded through the SY-NC lottery initiative. this project has enabled us to work with vulnerable young people through a blend of educatioiial and recreational activities These have included trips, themed library sessions, football. arts and crafts, cooking, and outreach work. We've also brought on two part-time youth workers to help deliver this programme and facilitate training for both staff and young people. Our food parcel Initiative, supported by donations from Morrisons, continues to provide vital assistance lo local residents and has been deeply appreciated by those who use the service
Tinsley Forum Trustees. report continued We have also supported local community groups in accessing funding through the Tinsley Trust Fund and the E.ON Community Fund, helping groups lo secure grants of up to £1,000 lo support their own local initiatives. Throughout the year, we've maintained close working relationships with Sheffield City Council, local councillors, and several key networks, including: Darnall Ward Stakeholders Group East Local Area Committee (LACI Community Connector Newsleller Steering Group South Yorkshire Neighbourhoods and Communities ISY_NCI Voluntary Action Sheffield IVAS} - Employment and Skills Steering Group Sheffield Play Partnership Tinsley Community Allolmenl Tinsley Community Arl Project Dainall Vvellbeing DESA Sharrow Community Forum Burngreave Works Always an Allernalive South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unil E.ON A heartfelt thank you goes to the local community, our dedicated volunteers, partner organisations, and Trustees. Your support and collaboration have been essential in helping us continue to deliver impactful, community-led services. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our funders for making this work possible. Your contributions are helping to improve the quality of life for residents across Tinsley, and for that, we are truly 9raleful.
Tinsley Forum Trustees. report continued Trustees responsibilities for the financial statements Company and charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which show the state of affairs of the charity and of net income or expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to: select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently", QI make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. I prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. state whether applicable accounting standards of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable the Trustees to prepare financial statements. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other Irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 200 This report was approved by the Trustees on their behalf by: d is signed on E Finbow Trustee
Tinsley Forum Independent Examiner's report on the Account$ ot Tinsley Forum for the year ended 31 March 2025 I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025. which are sel out on pages 11 10 13 Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 14412) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. 11 Is my responsibility to.. Q examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., U to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145 {5)(b} of the 2011 Act, and El lo slate whether particular mallers have come lo my attention. Basis of Independent examlner'g report My ex<iiiiinalion was carried out in accordance with the general Dlreclions given by the Charity Coinmission. An examination includes a review of the aLcounlitTrg records kept by Ihe chafily and a coinparison of the accounts presei)led wilh those fecofds. 11 also Includes consideration of any unusual ilems or disclosure5 in the accounls. and seeking explanalions from you as liuslees concerning any such mallers. Tlie prvLedures undertaken do not provide all the evidei)ce that would be required in an audit and consequently no opr)lon is given a5 to whether Ihe accounts present a 'lrue and lair view. and 11)e report Is Ilmited lo Ihose mallers sel out in Ihe slalemenl below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no maller has Come lo my altenlion.. 111 which gives me reasonable causè lo believe that in any material respect the requirements". lo keep accounting records in accordan¢e with section 386 01 the Companies Act 2006.. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounlin9 records, comply with the accounting requirements ol SeLlion 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Slalemenl of Re¥oininended Practice.. Accounlin9 and Reporting by Charities have not been mel, or {21 lo which, in Iny opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo b Signed. Craig Williamson Vvliile Rose Accounting for Charities The Ghyll Threapland Aspalria CA7 2EL Dale:
Tinsley Forum Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025 Company number: 3881700 2025 2024 Notes Fixed Assets 148.475 155,365 Current assets Debtors Balance at bank and cash Total current assets 500 188,390 188,890 231,910 231,910 Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year {1,483) {1,612) Net current assetsl{liabllllies) Total assets less current liabilities 187,407 230,298 335,882 385,663 Total net assets 335,882 38S,663 Represented By FUNDS Unreslricied Income fund assets Unrestricted Income fund Designated Reserves Restricted income fund 148.475 87 757 40,000 59.650 335,882 155365 115,375 40,000 74,923 385 663 For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Director's responsibilities., The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, The dii ectors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts These accounts have been prepared In accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The finaiicial statements are approved by the Trustees o on its behalf by. hd signed 21//0/2025 E Finbow Trustee
Tlnsley Forum Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles lor the year ended 31 March 2025 Restricted Unrestricted funds funds Total 2025 Total 2024 No5 Incoming resources Activities lor generating funds Room rental Investment iiicome Other income Totsl Incoming resources 36,841 80.552 2.605 1,536 2,160 86,853 117.393 2,605 1,536 2160 123,694 148,074 1,605 1,116 701 151,496 36,841 Resources expended Costs ol gener8lin9 income 52,114 121,361 173.475 136.941 Total rosources expended 52,114 121,361 173,475 136,941 Net loutgoingllincoming resources 115.273) (34,508) 149 781) 14,555 Total funds brought forward 74,923 310,740 385.663 371,108 Total fundg carrled forward 59,650 276,232 335.882 385,663 10
Tln$lèy Forum No¢•s to the Ae¢ounts tor the ygar ènded 31 March 2025 1 Accounting Pollci¢6 11 8o8is of preparation The Financial SIGTrlemeni$ have been prgP8r6d In 8ccor(Jance with the Compans Act 2006. the Financial Reportiiig Siand8rd applicable In the UK and Republic of Irel8n¢ IFRS1021 an Ihtr Accountin9 ana Reporting by Charili£s Slaieilleiil of Reco(TillltTriided Praclice applicable lo ¢harilifr$ preparing their accounts In 8ccordail with FRS102 ltsffeclive from January 2015 and updaieo wilh eNgcI from January 20161- Ilhe Charities SORP IFRS10211. as modified for gmalr charilitrs Tne Cliarily nioels the d$finilion of o public btrnefil eniily as ¢)efined under FRS102 11 Oonation8 and fund accounting Donations receiv¢il for I general purposes ol the chanty are included 85 unieslriciecs funcjs li Re¥ource$ exp?nded Expendiiure Is Includecl on •n accwals ba$1¥ Idl Unrtrslriei¢d lun#s aro <Jon81i¢n5 and other In¢oine receivabl$ or g¥nefaied for Ihè obieci$ ol Ihe Company wiillout lurth•r specified purpo3e and are available as gen&r¥l fund$ lèl Reslncied lun4$ Bre io è• ustd for 8pecific purposes as lai¢ aown by the ¢onor. 111 Tangible Fixed Asseis Deprtsciaiion Oepreciaiion 1$ pro¥idea on 811 ian9ible Iixtil ag9•15 ai raies Calculated lo wriie off lh6 ¢091 ol each asset ovei 11$ useful life 85 follows Forum 09uipmenl - 25% on cost Land and buildin9¥ - 2% on cost 2 Fixgd 8#1gt• L•)$ohold prop•rty Forum Equipmani Total C08t oi Valuatbon AI 01104124 499,851 211,942 711.793 at 31103125 499,851 211,942 711.793 Depr¢ci•tlon AI 01104124 Charg0 for lh• y•ar 344,486 8.890 211.492 555,978 6,890 al 31103125 351,376 211 492 562.868 Ntri book v*lu• ai 31103125 148,475 148.475 Not tyvok valu• 31 3 1103124 155,365 15S365 3 Dobto These are monie8 owed 10 Ihe Company bul not r¥¢eiverl during ihe 8¢couniJng wriod Thoy are In r•$pè¢i ol 2025 2024 Traae debtors
Tlrt$ley Forum P•otes to ¢he Accr•unt# for Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 4 Creditors.. amovnts 18llin9 duo Wjthin onè yaar These ale expen¥os Ihal have beei) 1Crre0 bul have not bTh billed or pgid for auriiig Ihe accounting [104 They In Spect of. 2025 2024 Tra(Je er9dilors 1.463 1,483 1.612 1,612 S Activstie$ lor 98iTerating lunds Restrictod Uni08triclgd fund8 funds 2025 2024 Graiit$ N¢llioiial Lollefy Conimunily Fun¥ Si)eftiL+ld City Council South Yorksliire Coinniunily OundatiOn Dgin811 WLallL)eiliV Fuiid holdii?g Biilish Land EON 88 151 37 834 7500 18,481 10,195 18,6 6S.274 75 469 18 $56 13.SS9 135Jf9 10,000 8 108 148 074 7990 36 1141 1 719 80.552 9709 117 J93 Resoure08 expendad Co818 of geiior8ling Inctsmg 2025 2024 Si¥ft cthylg P8yroli seiviceg Cuinrnunily aciivilies and proieclB ommunily Delibriiiator$ Priniiiig. slalionéry 8n# po$io99 Telephoii¥ and Iiiitrrnel Lighl an¢ he&1 88.958 41e 35,866 148 143 1442 5214 1.514 607 2.203 75,154 379 25.912 85 1.371 5.1Q5 1.972 460 6372 700 502 5,880 2.593 12 654 1.202 50 1,023 8.7S5 780 136.941 Coiiipvl*Ji Loii$uniJble$ Repairs &lnU reiievwcils Library ¥xp¥ii$es 245 21 9S8 2079 289 1.498 2.009 so 1.048 6890 820 173,475 Cle8nirig 3nQ wy31o reinoval Truvolling Suri(Jry Waier Giound rent Raies Deprocioliun of long 1fr88¢ A¢counian¢y 7 Staft Co818 and Dlr•ctor8' Exptnse8 and Romuneratlon 2025 2024 $18H SalrIeS SoLial Security co5tS P¢nsion COSIS 82.802 71.420 8354 8956 3,734 75.154 Dire¢iofs did Iiui receivo 8ny rvmuner¥lion12024 £nill an¢ were not reimbur5e(J for ITiy expeiises Iii Ihe year12024- £nill 12
Ylnsjoy Forum Notes to Ihe Accounts 101 the year ondod 31 Mar¢h 2025 8 Movèniènt between lunders Openlng balance 1Apr28 Cloging balance 31 Mar 2025 Projècts Carrtsrn Board5. SCC C8ring Hands & Hearts E ON Chai Group-E ON Ch81 Group t3reakfasi -SCC Chilcjren Under 5, Comrnunily An Recycling - E ON Communily Group - ilrilisn Land Receipts 300 990 1,000 Paym•nt8 13001 19901 17951 218 423 2,806 964 12.8061 19641 6.100 1.600 e.100 11,6001 11.0001 116301 li 0001 11.0001 Gardg111119 E ON Library Capital Pioiecl Libiyfy Lunim Cluii E ON Looping 8oai Art - E ON Sneflie14 Cil* Coui)cil - Kids Library Shellield Cily Cguiicll . Library ShÈTrffi¥lO City Council - Tn$eY Girfs Shelliel¢ City Council Communily L¢vy Soulh Cotninuiiily Art E ON South Yorksiiire Communiiy Forum Tinsiey Girls Group E ON T11151ey Green Field SCC riiisley Clttan up SCC Tinsigy Library Book ReBerves SCC Tiille loi M8 E ON Tiinti for Me TATF Tiiisley Ov61 50.$ SCC Tiii¥lo1 Tree Project TID$loy Uld Uiiily In Ihe Comrriunily - SCC 1.000 7,$02 5.872 1.000 1.000 750 750 8.960 18 9801 2,000 14,000 2,000 10,480 186 2.500 13.5201 1.000 18.656 1,000 116,1561 11,0001 114 750 1,000 750 21,071 24.190 388 500 14,1191 13881 15001 16681 2,183 10,869 2,183 7.333 13 5361 189 74.923 36.841 152,1141 59,650 13