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Company registration number 07334681 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1141160 (England and Wales)

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees (Who are also directors) J Blackburn
J M Brook
J R Elliott
J N Haworth
G Sunderland
Director P Ghosh
Secretary D Kaushal
Senior management D Kaushal (Chief Executive Officer)
Charity number 1141160
Company number 07334681
Registered office Northorpe Hall
53 Northorpe Lane
Mirfield
West Yorkshire
United Kingdom
WF14 0QL
Independent examiner BK Plus Audit Limited
52 St Johns Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
England
HX1 2BW
Bankers Unity Trust Bank plc
Nine Brindleyplace
Birmingham
B1 2HB

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 11
Independent examiner's report 12
Statement of financial activities 13
Balance sheet 14
Statement of cash flows 15
Notes to the financial statements 16 - 31

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 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 object of the charity is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people (CYP) under 25 years of age. The current focus of the Trust is the mental and emotional health of CYP including supporting families where this will positively impact on young people's mental health and wellbeing.

Public benefit

In planning and delivering our activities, trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Throughout the year, our work has continued to deliver clear public benefit by improving wellbeing, strengthening relationships and enabling children and young people to thrive despite disadvantage or adversity.

A Year of Focus & Impact – A smaller more focused organisation

During 2024/25, Northorpe Hall transitioned to a smaller, more focused organisation. This enabled the Trust to concentrate its expertise, strengthen quality and a focus for delivering sustained outcomes for children, young people and families most in need.

Following the decommissioning of two large public sector contracts at the end of March 2024, trustees took decisive action to stabilise the organisation, redesign services and refocus on our charitable purpose. While the scale of activity reduced, the clarity of our mission, the quality of our provision and the strength of our impact increased.

In July 2024, the organisation successfully rebranded and refreshed its Vision and Mission, reflecting a renewed commitment to being people-centred, outcome-focused and responsive to need.

Vision:

To transform the lives of children and young people who experience disadvantage or difficulty due to their personal circumstances or factors beyond their control.

Mission:

To identify, develop and provide distinctive, high-quality support services, as well as unique opportunities which enable the children and young people in our care to realise their full potential and thrive.

During 2024-25 the charity supported 328 CYP. While lower than previous years, this reflects our shift to more specialist and intensive support models. We have continued to deliver person centred, high quality and meaningful support and interventions to CYP and Parents/Carers (including holistic family support across our services). We remained accessible by offering face to face, online and telephone based support

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Volunteers

Through this year of transition, Trustees continued to work hard for the Trust remaining responsible for the governance across the organisation and ensuring our structures and services remain safe and effective whilst focusing on organisational redesign, continued improvement with a focus on stabilisation and future sustainability. In 2024/25 there has been 1 resignation in the form of retirement following long standing service to the Trust.

Beyond Trustees, our Volunteer Mentors provide added value support as part of the Kirklees Youth Mentoring service . The Kirklees Youth Mentoring Service has a funded Volunteer Coordinator role which ensures robust and safe recruitment, training and development as well as supervision of volunteers. This role remains fundamental to enhancing what we offer across this service.

Holding the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award demonstrating a safe and meaningful experience for all who work with us in a volunteering capacity. During 2024/25, we had 27 active volunteers including young volunteers participating in our Youth Voice Group and parents/carers as part of our Community Voice Group.

Volunteers continue to make a huge difference to the work of the Trust and as a Board we extend thanks to all who continue to support us with their time, commitment and energy. We remain committed to ensuring our volunteers are looked after, supported and have a positive experience with us in any role.

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Achievements and performance

Charitable activities

As a more streamlined organisation, we continued to focus on supporting and helping to improve the lives of children, young people and families. With a clear set of service-related priorities we remain committed to ensuring the work we do delivers positive and tangible outcomes.

SUPPORTING CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

During 2024/25 we supported 328 CYP through high-quality and person centred one-to-one and group-based support working with Children Looked After, children with learning disabilities, children struggling with their mental health, children affected by domestic abuse, children with complex needs (including SEND). We worked predominantly with CYP from Kirklees including those placed in Kirklees as part of out of area care arrangements. Feedback across all of our services remained positive with young people and parents/carers consistently giving a score of 9 out of 10 on average. Over 90% of all CYP supported had good mental health improvement outcomes, demonstrating our continuing commitment to deliver excellence across our services.

Therapeutic support

Counselling support continued through our partnership with the Let June Foundation , commissioned work as a partner within the Kirklees Domestic Abuse Support Service ( KDASS ) and through the West Yorkshire Mayor’s fund we delivered targeted counselling support to CYP struggling with their mental health or related issues linked to experiencing violent incidents.

We continued to be funded by Kirklees Council to provide support for Looked After Children and provided similar support for children who have been placed in Kirklees from other local authority areas. The former ended in October 2024 due to funding ending.

Through funding from Health Education England , we were able to offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Systemic Practice based therapy and Wellbeing Support. Experienced mental health practitioner trainees develop specialisms in these areas whilst enabling the Trust to offer free to access support for children, young people and families.

We have seen stronger outcomes when support is delivered holistically to children, young people and their families. This whole-family approach helps embed learning and leads to more sustained progress.

We have also created new pathways for children, young people and families facing issues such as incontinence and other complex needs. Through Family Systemic Practice, families report better communication, increased understanding, and practical coping strategies, resulting in improved mental and physical wellbeing.

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From January 2025 new trainee placements included specialisms in Learning Disability & Autism, Family Systemic Practice and Wellbeing Practitioners.

As a Trust we remain committed to meeting need, exploring areas of support where there are gaps and opportunities for new developments that enable us to support children and young people and families.

Kirklees Youth Mentoring

Our National Lottery funded, Kirklees Youth Mentoring programme was granted a further 2 year extension in December 2024 which will come into effect from 1st April 2025. This endorsement reflects the strong impact and credibility of the programme enabling us to continue making positive impact on children and young people who have no or limited relationships with adults in their lives or who are experiencing personal challenges.

The project is based on the recognition and value of long-term, relationship-based work where we recruit, train and support young people and adults to become mentors. We match volunteer, peer and paid mentors to young people aged 10-19 who require relationship-based support – targeted to vulnerable and isolated young people. Mentors support young people to face challenges and life transitions, overcome distress and confusion, gain control of their lives and choices and be positive about their future.

As support can be provided for up to 12 months the work we do is life changing as illustrated through the following

Mentor impact statement:

“S reported feeling 'a bit scared, but ok' when I asked her about how she feels about the future. She said that her confidence has gone from a 3 to a 9 since starting mentoring. She is nervous but looking forward to starting college and meeting new people”

“A said that being outdoors, walking and talking are really helping her to feel better. She said that she is noticing nice things in her environment now, such as blossom on trees. She said that she thinks it is to do with her mood being better. She has found different ways of coping with things that she would have just ignored before. She said that she has found the things that we have put in her 'self-soothe' box to be really helpful and that using the box had prevented her feelings from getting too much. She also said that she especially likes the breathing techniques that we practised and she uses these a lot to manage her emotions ”

In 2024/25 this project has:

Rolling out the Peer Mentoring Programme in educational settings continues to create positive skills and supportive environment :

“ The training provided for our mentors on the Peer Mentoring programme was fantastic. It gave them great strategies to be able to engage in meaningful conversations with their mentees and also to help them feel comfortable and build up a positive relationship to be able to share any worries they’re having. It also gives the Mentee an additional person in school to be able to talk to ” Mia Booth – Shelly College

Over the year schools have reported more students expressing an interest in the programme having seen and heard from those taking part as mentors and mentees. Some of these additional students have been mentees who have expressed an interest in becoming mentors. During the year, our team have attended assemblies to talk about peer mentoring to encourage the recruitment of mentors as well as promote the programme to school communities.

The above demonstrates the value, positive benefits and reach this programme is having as well as continued emphasis on community asset led support where peer to peer connections can prove to be highly effective and impactful for creating a focus on emotional wellbeing across school communities. We are grateful to The National Lottery fund for granting the extension to this important and impactful service.

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

CREATE Project

The CREATE project part funded by BBC Children in Need continues to make a profound difference to young participants with learning difficulties, disabilities and neurodiversity. These CYP struggle to access mainstream activities and this interactive social and learning space offers many positive outcomes for all who engage. We have two social groups for young people with learning difficulties/ disabilities age 8-12 and 13-18. This project is unique as the majority of CYP who join us at the age of 8 stay with us up to their 18th birthday.

We ensure a high staffing ratio of 1-4 and provide a nurturing environment to support young people to engage, develop positive peer relationships, communication skills, emotional resilience and independence. There is a learning element to the project and at the end of the school year a celebration event is held with young people and their families. Feedback from parents confirms significant positive change in wellbeing and confidence due to the model and approach.

Me + My Normal

Following an award of 2 innovation grants (The University of Huddersfield’s - Health Innovation Partnership Grant Award and UK Shared Prosperity Grant via Kirklees Community Fund), we piloted an innovative group programme for young people with Autism and ADHD, responding to how these groups are struggling in their lives and within mainstream systems and services.

Me + My Normal provides emotional wellbeing and peer group support to young people, aged 11 to 17, through weekly sessions with up to 6 participants per group to help them explore and understand their neurodiversity in a safe environment and learn strategies to help them cope in their communities including school.

The 10 week programme includes 2 x 1:1 sessions for each young person and preliminary engagement work with families to provide:

We have been funded to run 5 programmes which extends into 2025/26 however the start has been encouraging with high levels of demand and engagement from families.

Trust Funded Programmes:

SUPPORT FOR SCHOOLS

Our Learning & Development Lead worked across education settings delivering online and in-person training and events for Early Years Settings, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Initial Teacher Training, Early Career Teachers and Governors.

Designed to enhance support for children and young people in education, we delivered training to increase awareness and understanding in areas of behaviour as communication, attachment theory, supporting Autism/ ADHD in the classroom, emotionally based school avoidance and effective ways of engaging with children and young people.

We have also continued supporting staff wellbeing in schools and have partnered with Operam Education (supply staff agency) and maintain this to date.

We have a commissioned offer for schools to enable them to buy in therapeutic support, parent/carer support and mentoring support.

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WIDER CHARITABLE AND TRUST LINKED ACTIVITY

During 2024/25 we reconnected with our charitable roots, committed to remaining a small and niche organisation, responsive to community needs.

We are proud to deliver excellent support and services offering therapy (121/ Group), mentoring, peer support, voice and empowerment and training/awareness raising.

We are pleased to report that by the end of this financial year our rebrand has revitalised our identity as a charity that remains people centred delivering positive outcomes for service users. Our staff and volunteers remain committed and resilient and remain focused on transforming young lives. Trust Funded Programmes:

Involvement and participation of service users

Over the year, we have continued to work with young people and parents/ carers ensuring they influence the work and direction of the Trust. The co-production approach undertaken as part of the Me + My Normal initial phase is testimony to delivering provision that is relevant, remains responsive to needs and ensuring what is being delivered works.

Feedback from young people and families is used to improve and shape how the organisation works and what services are offered. Trustees and the staff team continue to develop the Trust's ability to engage and meaningfully involve young people, strengthening their voice and influence in the Trust's development and in decisions.

Youth Voice

A small, committed group of young people continue to support our work through providing their voices to inform our work, improve how we work with CYP and participating in recruitment of staff as part of youth panels. During 2024/25 we had 7 consistent members in the group.

Aside from the work this group does as experts by experience, the members of the group form strong peer to peer connections and see this as a safe space where they can be open and share experiences turning these into opportunities to develop ideas.

All recruitment to posts involving work with children include assessment by a young people's panel – we thank our Youth Voice group for their involvement and time.

Community Voice

As experts be experience, our group of 6 parent/ carers (Community Voice Group) remain active by promoting the charity, the services we offer and offer support to their peers through school based Chill n Chat drop in sessions for parents and carers. They also supported a number of charitable events across the year including the Family Festive Fayre.

Community Voice volunteers led the annual Christmas Appeal with organisational support. With a focus on the impact of the cost of living crisis, the Christmas Appeal provided support to 46 families (200+ individuals) experiencing financial difficulties.

Trustees give thanks to Community Voice Volunteers for their continued commitment and support

NHS Improvement Test & Learn

We continued to work on the NHS Improvement funded project to explore and co-produce how children and young people could engage better and be supported earlier by their GP practice to support emotional health and wellbeing working with the Valleys Primary Care Network.

Having led on engaging over 100 individuals in the co-design process including young people, parent carers and professionals, social prescribing teams are now in place providing children, young people and families earlier access to community based support and provision.

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

INCOME GENERATION

Charity/Business Partners

Having to refocus and diversify our income and sources for support has resulted in creating charity partnerships with a range of local organisations and businesses.

2024/25 saw a new partnership emerge with Born Explorers establishing a forest school on the Northorpe grounds, fostering wellbeing through outdoor play in children up to the age of 10. This addition has brought new people onto our site, increased awareness of Northorpe Hall and generated income through the hire of what was unused space. On the back of this development, we secured a climate grant which has enhanced and increased accessibility to this green space.

In April 2024, we became the chosen charity for Eastthorpe Hall, this included a fundraiser with Jodie Whitakker presiding to raise awareness of the Trust’s plight and raise much needed funds to continue our work.

In September 2024, we hosted the first business cultivation event with over 15 businesses present – this was aimed at raising awareness of the Trust and grow our partnerships to enable our work.

We continue to look at ways to grow charity partners to provide practical help, generate income and raise our profile.

Charity assets

Our property at 37-47 Northorpe Lane continues to provide a home for ten adults with learning disabilities in partnership with Golden Lane Housing Association. This is an investment, generating income for the Trust, making best use of assets while meeting a community need.

The Trust continues to review the use of property and the grounds around the Hall which are currently used for activities with children, car parking, outdoor therapy and relaxation. This includes the introduction of the forest school described above.

Northorpe Hall Trading Company Ltd - trading as The Northorpe Barn

This is a trading subsidiary which provides a weddings and events service. The trading company donates all profits to the Trust to support charitable activity.

In 2024/25 the Trading Company has continued to grow bookings for weddings and new business through events and conferences. Event bookings continue to be diverse with a growing interest in parties, special and unique events. Our dedicated team have worked hard to remain in view of emerging trends for events to promote the facilities on offer and remain responsive to short notice bookings. The Barn also hosted our Christmas Fayre which was hugely successful in terms of footfall and raising awareness of the Trust.

Wills and Legacies

We started to explore wills and legacies as a way of generating longer term support for the charity. A legacy gift was received in March 2025 and will support further development of our neurodiversity-focused services.

We thank all of our partners, funders and supporters for the continued commitment to respond to young people and

families support needs.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

Financial review

The Statement of Financial Activities shows total incoming resources of £641,654 (2024: £2,146,710) and a total resource expended of £731,135 (2024: £1,870,789) being a net movement of funds of £89,481 deficit (2024: surplus £275,921).

The total reserves at the year end are £2,446,615 (2024: £2,536,096). Unrestricted reserves at the year end are £2,403,305, (2024: £2,494,613) and restricted funds are £43,310 (2024: £41,483).

Principal funding sources

We retained public sector funding with Health Education England (NHS HEE) to train practitioners, and this provided the single largest income stream. In addition, we had a further year of grant funding from The National Lottery to deliver our Kirklees Youth Mentoring project.

Smaller grants such as Let June and commissioned work from Kirklees Virtual School and Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership provided funds for counselling for children and young people struggling with their mental health. In addition some out of area local authorities paid for Children Looked After to receive counselling session, and a number of families have paid privately for therapy support for their young people.

Schools also purchased our wellbeing services and we delivered training to both schools and individuals during the year. We benefitted from two small grants to develop, deliver and formally evaluate a new innovative project, Me + My Normal. Income from property and room hire and use of our land by a forest school, Trading Company income, one off fundraising events and donations generate the remaining funds.

The CEO of Northorpe Hall remains the Voluntary Sector Member representative on the ICB Board.

The Trust continues to seek and generate unrestricted funding and to apply for grants to support project delivery.

Reserves policy

The charity needs to hold funds in reserve to enable it to discharge its responsibilities when income is not available. This includes essential works on buildings, redundancy payments to employees and other legal obligations. Trustees continue to review the reserves policy and our aim is to ensure we have sufficient reserves to cover at least 3 months operating costs. Trustees have determined that at the end of 24/25 £90k of reserves should be held to cover operational costs.

In addition, the Trustees have decided to designate additional funds of £100k for roof repairs / replacement which are anticipated during 25/26, if funding can not to be secured and £70,000 to fund vital posts of Fundraising Manager and Communications Lead. These posts are addition to the Trust’s organisational structure and are seen as an essential part of developing financial security and sustainability.

In summary Trustees have designated a total of £260,000 at the end of March 2025 as follows:

£90,000 - 3 months operating reserves £70,000 - Fundraising and Communication posts £100,000 - Roof repairs/replacement

Funds summary at the year end:

Funds summary at the year end:
31/03/2025 31/03/2024
£ £
Total Closing funds per balance sheet 2,446,615 2,536,096
Less : Unrestricted funds relating to specific projects - -
696
Less : Designated funds - 260,000 - 150,000
Less : Restricted funds - 43,310 - 41,483
Less : Funds held in Fixed Assets - 1,959,867 - 1,987,789
Unrestricted 'Free' Reserves 183,438 356,128

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Investment policy

The governing document allows the charity to make any investment which the Trustees see fit. Where investment decisions are made these will remain in the best interests of the Charity.

The site presents both risks and opportunities for the Trust. This risk has grown with inflation growth over the year, which includes an increase in costs and utilities.

The Trustees continue to contribute to the work of the charity by providing a steer, oversight and scrutiny on strategic and development related matters. They bring a range of knowledge, skills and experience to the Trustee Board.

Trustees aim to continue to support the development of the skills and abilities across staff, volunteers and contracted workers so that we can make a bigger difference to more young people's lives. Although financially this can be challenging, staff are encouraged to look at creative ways to continually develop and are encouraged to support internal developments as part of personal growth.

We continue to actively seek internal efficiencies as well as looking at ways of generating unrestricted income. The Trust will continue to explore other ways of working, supporting individuals, families and communities to help each other; supporting volunteering and supporting partnerships which make best use of resources to meet the charity’s objectives.

It is important that Trustees utilise the reserves we hold to support the future of Northorpe Hall and to develop new income streams and services, whilst raising our profile to promote our work and generate unrestricted donations.

Plans for the future

The focus for 2025/26 will be creating further efficiencies, income generation and diversification whilst making prudent investment decisions to enable the Trust to remain effective and viable so that we can continue to respond to the needs of the communities we are here to serve.

Trustees have agreed clear priorities for the year ahead:

We will build on the current structure to ensure the organisation can continue to grow including designating funds to secure income generating resource and recruit a communications lead. These resources will help to grow our profile, increase the number of supporters and help generate income by promoting our work and impact.

There will be a need to invest in our site to ensure it remains well maintained, fit for purpose, safe and have the ability to meet a variety of needs. This includes repairs/replacement of the roof in the main hall if funding can not to be secured. This comes with complexities due to Northorpe Hall being a Grade II listed building.

There will be plans to invest in replacing and enhancing the bar in the Barn to improve the weddings and events offer which will result in increased income and therefore increased transfer of profits after costs into the Trust – helping to increase unrestricted income.

We will continue to look at ways of optimising our assets to remain responsive to needs. Through our people, reputation as an established and trusted provider and expertise we will maintain a focus on remain developing and delivering services that make a difference and make a tangible impact on our communities. We have spaces we can hire and will continue to extend our paid for services and provision to increase income coming into the Trust thereby enabling us to keep charitable activity sustained.

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Plans for future periods (continued)

Staff and volunteers remain central to plans and developments – ensuring there is a culture of collaboration and coproduction where we continue to work with all key stakeholders (internal and external) particularly young people and families to understand issues and challenges being experienced and how we can provide meaningful responses to these.

Going into 2025/26 we will develop and enhance existing support for CYP struggling in their lives due to neurodiversity or learning difficulties/ disabilities. Through dialogue with CYP and families, we know that these children and young people remain hugely underserved and through our existing and new service offers we will aim to address current gaps, issues and needs were we are able to. We are proud to report that through the generous ‘Will based Legacy’ awarded to Northorpe Hall in March 2025 we will be making progress in this space.

We are excited to see what the pioneering Me + My Normal Programme working directly with small groups of neurodiverse young people will deliver, in terms of outcomes, impact and evidence. This programme will be independently evaluated and shared widely during 25/26 to ensure this early intervention/prevention approach, learning and journey can be adopted and expanded. This trail blazer demonstrates that opportunities for innovation often emerge from periods of change. As a charity we remain committed to keep moving forward and maintain a focus on addressing the gaps and needs so that we can make a positive impact earlier in children’s and young people’s lives.

We will maintain a review of our strategic priorities for this and future years and will continue to explore opportunities working with service users, partners and funders continue to evolve our offer to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

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 charity is established primarily to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people under 25 years of age.

The charity as a limited company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, dated 3 August 2010.

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:

J Blackburn J M Brook J R Elliott M H Feeny (Resigned 31 July 2024) J N Haworth G Sunderland J Watson (Appointed 25 July 2025 and resigned 31 October 2025)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustee vacancies are advertised widely, and a fair selection process is used. All trustees are appointed on a voluntary basis, and do not receive any remuneration for their time. All expenses reimbursed to trustees are disclosed in the accounts. This is permitted in the Trust's governing document and all such payments are approved by Trustees and disclosed in reports.

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Organisational structure

The Trust employs staff, supports volunteers and contracts with suppliers to ensure young people and those supporting them receive the services and support they need to a high quality. Suppliers also provide property maintenance and professional advice. Wherever possible the Trust works in partnership with local not-for-profit organisations and small businesses to maximise local social, economic and environmental benefits.

A formal line management structure remains in place and all staff receive regular supervision from a Trust employee, with the CEO being supervised by the Chair of Trustees. The Trust has continued to work with specialist supplier organisations, contracting them to provide specialist advice and services including IT, data, finance and HR support, maintenance, evaluation and other work.

Other matters

Risk management

The combination of precious listed buildings, a large multi-use site and work with children means that there are risks involved in the Trust's work, and this is reflected in the Trust's insurance cover. Employment of staff presents some risks to the Trust, as to all employers. The Trust contracts with a HR consultancy to ensure effective Human Resources support and management.

The Trust Health & Safety policies and systems are audited to achieve CHAS accreditation.

There has been continued commitment to staff development and training. The Trust reviews policies and procedures to ensure they meet current regulatory requirements and best practice, particularly in response to the General Data Protection Regulations requirements. Our systems, policies and procedures are developed in response to learning from experience in relation to staff recruitment, retention, performance and support needs. The Trust complies with the requirements of the NHS Data Security Toolkit to ensure systems comply with standards of our health sector partners and funders.

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

..............................

J N Haworth Trustee

Date: .............................................

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 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, I 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 I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

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

BK Plus Limited

52 St Johns Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX1 2BW England Date: ............................

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and grants
3
144,691
108,340
Charitable activities
Contracts and services
4
128,560
186,695
Trust activities
4
6,879
-
Other trading activities
5
51,869
-
Investments
6
12,054
-
Other income
7
2,566
-
Total income
346,619
295,035
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Projects
8
24,098
311,308
Trust activities
8
394,293
-
Total charitable
expenditure
418,391
311,308
Other expenditure
13
1,436
-
Total expenditure
419,827
311,308
Net income/(expenditure)
(73,208)
(16,273)
Transfers between
funds
(18,100)
18,100
Net movement in
funds
10
(91,308)
1,827
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
2,494,613
41,483
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
2,403,305
43,310		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
253,031
36,731
167,690
315,255
1,450,358
168,999
6,879
8,354
-
51,869
50,475
-
12,054
753
-
2,566
263,350
-
641,654
1,810,021
336,689
335,406
1,388,311
329,758
394,293
152,720
-
729,699
1,541,031
329,758
1,436
-
-
731,135
1,541,031
329,758
(89,481)
268,990
6,931
-
62,120
(62,120)
(89,481)
331,110
(55,189)
2,536,096
2,163,503
96,672
2,446,615
2,494,613
41,483		 Total
2024
£
204,421
-
1,619,357
8,354
50,475
753
263,350
2,146,710
1,718,069
152,720
1,870,789
-
1,870,789
275,921
-
275,921
2,260,175
2,536,096

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
18
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
20
Unrestricted funds		 2025
£
£
1,959,867
1
1,959,868
72,772
560,961
633,733
(146,986)
486,747
2,446,615
2,446,615
43,310
2,403,305
2,446,615		 2024
£
£
1,987,789
1
1,987,790
178,518
660,074
838,592
(290,286)
548,306
2,536,096
2,536,096
41,483
2,494,613
2,536,096		 2024
£
£
1,987,789
1
1,987,790
178,518
660,074
838,592
(290,286)
548,306
2,536,096
2,536,096
41,483
2,494,613
2,536,096
1,987,790
548,306
2,536,096
2,536,096
41,483
2,494,613
2,536,096

The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

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 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

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.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

..............................

J N Haworth Trustee

Company registration number 07334681 (England and Wales)

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from
operations
27
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
Net cash generated from investing activities
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2025
£
£
(102,448)
(8,719)
12,054
3,335
-
(99,113)
660,074
560,961		 2025
£
£
(102,448)
(8,719)
12,054
3,335
-
(99,113)
660,074
560,961		 2024
£
(250)
753		 £
321,409
503
-
321,912
338,162
660,074
The notes on pages 16 to 31 form part of these financial statements.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Northorpe Hall, 53 Northorpe Lane, Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0QL, United Kingdom.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 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.

1.2 Going concern

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.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

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.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

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.

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:

Freehold land and buildings 2% on revaluation Plant and equipment 20% straight line Furntiure and equipment 20% straight line Computers equipment 33% straight line

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 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.8 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).

1.9 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. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 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.

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.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

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.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

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

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

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.

No critical accounting estimates were made in the year.

3 Income from donations and grants

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
143,457
248
Grants received
1,234
108,092
144,691
108,340
Donations and gifts
Gift from Subsidiary
55,807
-
Legacy
60,000
-
Coop
5,000
-
Other
22,650
248
143,457
248
Grants receivable for core activities
National Lottery - Kirklees
Youth Mentoring
-
78,234
Children in Need- Create
-
9,850
One Community
Foundation
-
-
The Mayors Fund
-
-
Kirklees Council- MM and
N
-
2,135
Let June
1,234
5,350
Screwfix
-
-
Creative Minds- Create
-
3,600
Huddersfield University-
MM and N
-
8,923
1,234
108,092		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
143,705
34,075
160
109,326
2,656
167,530
253,031
36,731
167,690
55,807
22,098
-
60,000
-
-
5,000
-
-
22,898
11,977
160
143,705
34,075
160
78,234
-
125,520
9,850
-
9,657
-
-
24,353
-
-
8,000
2,135
-
-
6,584
-
-
-
2,656
-
3,600
-
-
8,923
-
109,326
2,656
167,530		 Total
2024
£
34,235
170,186
204,421
22,098
-
-
12,137
34,235
125,520
9,657
24,353
8,000
-
-
2,656
-
-
170,186

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Contracts and services
Training, therapy and
wellbeing support
78,381
-
Kirklees MC
-
-
Kirklees MC and Locala
-
-
North Kirklees Clinical
Commissioning Group
-
-
Locala on behalf of NHS
England
50,179
-
Commissioned Services
-
-
NHS England - Recruit to
train
-
186,695
Trust activities
Management charges
income
6,565
-
Other income
314
-
135,439
186,695		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
78,381
92,818
131,564
-
86,662
37,435
-
78,673
-
-
274,419
-
50,179
894,804
-
-
22,982
-
186,695
-
-
6,565
8,354
-
314
-
-
322,134
1,458,712
168,999		 Total
2024
£
224,382
124,097
78,673
274,419
894,804
22,982
-
8,354
-
1,627,711

5 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Rents received 47,349 46,308
Room Hire and catering 4,520 4,167
Other trading activities 51,869 50,475
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 12,054 753

6 Income from investments

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

7 Other income

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Other income 2,566 263,350

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

Projects
2025
£
Direct costs
Staff costs
219,760
Depreciation and
impairment
-
Premises costs
102
Repair and maintenance
costs
6,186
Office costs
8
Staff and Training costs
5,911
Volunteer costs
2,340
Motor and travel costs
7,779
Project activity
27,436
Irrecoverable VAT
-
Catering costs
-
Legal and professional
costs
-
Subscription and licenses
33
Finance costs
238
Other costs and
recharges
65,613
335,406
Share of support and governance costs
Support
-
Governance
-
335,406
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
24,098
Restricted funds
311,308
335,406		 Trust
activities
2025
£
321,865
35,205
17,214
37,273
13,684
4,719
-
38
-
9,139
-
5,175
1,968
-
(56,862)
389,418
(see note 9)
-
4,875
394,293
394,293
-
394,293		 Total
2025
£
541,625
35,205
17,316
43,459
13,692
10,630
2,340
7,817
27,436
9,139
-
5,175
2,001
238
8,751
724,824
-
4,875
729,699
418,391
311,308
729,699		 Projects
2024
£
1,387,532
-
6,329
10,054
19,270
13,582
1,974
15,928
8,854
-
-
2,882
28,150
168
223,526
1,718,249
-
(180)
1,718,069
1,388,311
329,758
1,718,069		 Trust
activities
2024
£
199,450
33,913
58,662
31,537
4,948
5,966
183
2,046
1,258
14,327
386
2,741
5,565
2,014
5,178
368,174
(225,619)
10,165
152,720
152,720
-
152,720		 Total
2024
£
1,586,982
33,913
64,991
41,591
24,218
19,548
2,157
17,974
10,112
14,327
386
5,623
33,715
2,182
228,704
2,086,423
(225,619)
9,985
1,870,789
1,541,031
329,758
1,870,789

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

9 Support costs allocated to activities

Projects
2025
£
Governance
4,875
10
Net movement in funds
2025
£
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner:
- for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
4,875
- for other assurance services
-
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
35,205
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
1,436		 Total
2024
£
9,985
2024
£
6,825
3,664
33,913
-

11 Trustees

During 24/25, Haworths Home Improvements completed some site development work. This business is owned by the husband of J Haworth. J Haworth also received token payments to offset costs to herself for social media and communications work.

The non-trustee director, P Ghosh is sole director of a limited company that provides full financial management and bookkeeping services.

No other trustees received any remuneration or expenses.

The charity has a management liability insurance policy, that includes cover for trustees liability of £5,000,000 The premium paid for the trustees liability cover is separately distinguishable from the main cover and therefore the cost cannot be disclosed.

12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2025 2024
Number Number
Charitable 21 68
Management (including Director) 2 4
Site 1 2
Administation 2 6
Total 26 80

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

12 Employees (Continued)
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 499,973 1,438,791
Social security costs 32,979 116,708
Other pension costs 8,673 31,483
541,625 1,586,982
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Remuneration of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Aggregate compensation (Including employer national insurance and pension) 65,159 65,159
13 Other expenditure
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Net loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 1,436 -

14 Taxation

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

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

15
Tangible fixed assets
Freehold land
and buildings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
2,050,000
Additions
-
Disposals
-
At 31 March 2025
2,050,000
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
65,600
Depreciation charged in the year
32,800
Eliminated in respect of disposals
-
At 31 March 2025
98,400
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
1,951,600
At 31 March 2024
1,984,400
16
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024 & 31 March 2025
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Other investments comprise:
Investments in subsidiaries		 Plant and
equipment
Furntiure and
equipment
£
£
836
87,208
-
8,518
-
(75,390)
836
20,336
836
83,819
-
2,338
-
(73,954)
836
12,203
-
8,133
-
3,389
Notes
25		 Computers
equipment
Total
£
£
14,739
2,152,783
201
8,719
(1,294)
(76,684)
13,646
2,084,818
14,739
164,994
67
35,205
(1,294)
(75,248)
13,512
124,951
134
1,959,867
-
1,987,789
Other
investments
£
1
1
1
2025
2024
£
£
1
1

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

17 Debtors

Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2025
£
19,558
53,214
72,772		 2024
£
25,980
152,538
178,518

18 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Amounts owed to subsidiary undertakings
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
95,318
8,580
33,864
(378)
9,602
146,986		 2024
£
111,819
33,625
59,188
2,955
82,699
290,286

In relation to the intercompany loan, no security is held and no interest has been charged during the financial year.

19 Retirement benefit schemes
2025 2024
Defined contribution schemes £ £
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes 8,673 31,483

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.

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 20
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. At 1 April
Incoming
Resources
Transfers
At 31 March		 2024
resources
expended
2025		 £
£
£
£
£		 Create
(2,331)
10,098
(14,428)
6,661
-		 Creative Minds - DAP
-
3,600
-
(3,600)
-		 National Lottery Community Fund - Kirklees Youth Mentoring (ID: 20107360)
17,936
63,072
(96,840)
15,832
-		 National Lottery Community Fund- Kirklees Youth Mentoring (new contract from April 24)
-
15,162
-
-
15,162		 Mayors Fund
4,450
-
(4,450)
-
-		 One Community Fund
21,428
-
(20,635)
(793)
-		 Recruit to Train
-
186,695
(169,575)
-
17,120		 Kirklees Council
-
2,135
-
-
2,135		 Huddersfield University (MMN)
-
8,923
(30)
-
8,893		 Let June Make a Difference small grants
-
5,350
(5,350)
-
-		 41,484
295,035
(311,308)
18,100
43,310

(Continued) At 31 March 2024 £ - (3,172) (3,015) 3,858 - - - 17,935 4,450 21,428 - - - - 41,484
Transfers £ (82) - - 3,062 (606) (9,188) (7,870) - - - (51,516) 1,391 1,430 1,259 (62,120)
Restricted funds Previous year:
At 1 April
Incoming
Resources		 2023
resources
expended		 £
£
£		 Charlie Waller-Parent Carer Peer Support Training
188
-
(106)		 Children in Need - Create
4,576
9,657
(17,405)		 Create
-
-
(3,015)		 Create - NHT
-
795
-		 Creative Minds - Kirklees Year of Music
5,436
-
(4,830)		 Huddersfield Rural
21,668
37,435
(49,915)		 I Will - Community Fubd
9,588
-
(1,718)		 National Lottery Community Fund - Kirklees Youth Mentoring (ID: 20107360)
17,457
125,519
(125,041)		 Mayors Fund
-
8,000
(3,550)		 One Community Fund
-
24,354
(2,926)		 Recruit to Train
37,766
130,929
(117,179)		 Winter Pressures
-
-
(1,391)		 Xmas Appeal
(32)
-
(1,398)		 Youth Voice
25
-
(1,284)		 96,672
336,689
(329,758)		 Restricted Funds These funds represent monies received to be spent on a specific project or purpose, with the restriction of use imposed by the funder.
20

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

21 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.

Unrestricted - General and
projects
Designated
Revaluation reserve - Property
General funds
Previous year:
Unrestricted - General
Unrestricted - Projects
Designated
Revaluation reserve - Property		 At 1 April
2024
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
1,174,011
421,996
(486,065)
150,000
-
-
1,170,602
-
-
-
(75,377)
66,238
2,494,613
346,619
(419,827)
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
841,500
382,391
(166,924)
151,401
1,427,630
(1,374,107)
-
-
-
1,170,602
-
-
2,163,503
1,810,021
(1,541,031)		 Transfers
At 31 March
2025
£
£
(18,100)
1,091,842
110,000
260,000
-
1,170,602
(110,000)
(119,139)
(18,100)
2,403,305
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
£
£
116,348
1,173,315
(204,228)
696
150,000
150,000
-
1,170,602
62,120
2,494,613		 Transfers
At 31 March
2025
£
£
(18,100)
1,091,842
110,000
260,000
-
1,170,602
(110,000)
(119,139)
(18,100)
2,403,305
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
£
£
116,348
1,173,315
(204,228)
696
150,000
150,000
-
1,170,602
62,120
2,494,613
2,494,613

This fund represents the general accumulated reserves of the charity, which it is free to use for any purpose within its charitable objectives.

Unrestricted - Projects

This fund represents the balance of funding received and used for a specific area or project. Although the funding is not restricted in its use, the Trust considers that any excess funding in the year should be carried forward to be utilised on the same project in future periods for ongoing work and final reports to funders.

22 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
1,959,867
-
Investments
1
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
443,437
43,310
2,403,305
43,310		 Total
2025
£
1,959,867
1
486,747
2,446,615

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

22 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds (Continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets 1,987,789 - 1,987,789
Investments 1 - 1
Current assets/(liabilities) 506,823 41,483 548,306
2,494,613 41,483 2,536,096

23 Operating lease commitments

Lessee

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
Within one year - 1,667

24 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

25 Subsidiaries

These financial statements are separate charity financial statements for the year.

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 March 2025 are as follows:

Name of undertaking Registered Nature of business Class of % Held
office shares held Direct Indirect
Northorpe Hall Trading England and Limited company Ordinary 100.00
Company Limited Wales Shares

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

26 Contingent liability

Capital Grant

A contingent liability exists in respect of the capital grants received from Kirklees Primary Care Trust towards to renovation of the barn premises, for which a legal charge exists, dated 19 February 2013.

If at any time during a period of 20 years, from the date of the grant agreement Northorpe Hall:-

The PCT may at its absolute discretion on giving notice to the Charity require the Charity to immediately pay to the PCT 17.5% of the Open Market Value of the Property less any sum repaid to the PCT already under the grant agreement and together with at the discretion of the PCT interest at the Interest Rate to be charged on such amount calculated from the date determined under the agreement to the date of payment.

At 31 March 2025 this would be equivalent to £91,875 based on the valuation of the charity's premises undertaken by Walker Singleton in February 2022, which estimated the market value of the barn to be £525,000. The general unrestricted fund balance as at 31 March 2025, totalling £2,403,305 would be sufficient to repay this amount should a breach of the grant conditions occur.

The trustees are not aware of any breaches of the above conditions, nor are there any intentions to undertake any activities which would cause a breach to occur.

NORTHORPE HALL CHILD & FAMILY TRUST

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

27 Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations 2025 2024
£ £
(Deficit)/surplus for the year (89,481) 275,921
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (12,054) (753)
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets 1,436 -
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 35,205 33,913
Movements in working capital:
Decrease in debtors 105,746 171,519
(Decrease) in creditors (143,300) (39,474)
(Decrease) in deferred income - (119,717)
Cash (absorbed by)/generated from operations (102,448) 321,409

28 Analysis of changes in net funds

The charity had no material debt during the year.