THE SHAW CENTRE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Registered Charity No.. 1141871 Company Registration Number.. 07473593 THE SHAW CENTRE INDEX PAGE N CONTENTS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET io STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For management purposes only 19 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT THE SHAW CENTRE Report of the Directors for the year ended 31" March 2025 The Directors present their annual directors, report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31, March 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statement5 comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice application to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective I January 20191. Objectives and activlties The charity 15 dedicated to supporting individuals with learning difficulties through the delivery of a structured programme of integrated activitie5. These activities are designed to promote decision- makingi develop social skills, and strengthen independent living skills, thereby enabling participants to achieve greater confidence end autonomy in their daily lives. The organisation provides a sin8le, specialist service for individuals with learning difficultles who are ordinarily resident within the City of Manchester and who have been formally assessed for support by Manchester City Council's Adult Learning Disabilities Team. The Service is funded by Manchester City Council's Adult Social Care department under the terms of a formal service agreement. A review of our achlevements and performance About The Shaw Centre The Shaw Centre is a registered charity and activity centre for adults with learning disabilities. Founded in 1983, and originally known as Lundridge House until July 2011, the Centre has grown into a well-established, trusted community service. The Centre provides day opportunities for up to 24 adult5 Wlth learnin8 disabilities laged 18+1. It was originally set up by a group of parents who w2re dissatisfied with the limited services then available. From its early days, sustained entirely by volunteers and donations, the Centre has developed into a thriving organi5ation employing eight dedicated staff members. Our overarching aims are to- Promote independence and life skills. Provide user-led, age-appropri3te servlees for adults with learning disabilities. Ensure those who attend the Centre play an active role in shaping and developing the service. Seryice Development and Recognltlon We are proud to report that The Shaw Centre is now a recognised provider of day opportunities commissioned by Manchester City Council IMCCI. In the past year, we Successfully Secured a funding bid with MCC and other recognised providers, ensuring that our work contlnues to be supported and aligned with the cttls wider strategy for learninE disability services. THE SHAW CENTRE We run monthly group meetlngs to ensure that the activities we offer remain meaningful, enjoyable, and beneficial to our citizens. Thi5 co-production model 15 at the heart of everything we do. Activltle5 and Opportunltles Within the Centre, we provide a wide ranse of creative, social, and skill-building opportunities, includlng: Drumming Zumba Sing-Along Cooking and Food Hygiene Crafts and Creative Writing Free Time and Computer Time Group Games Drama workshops with The Edge Theatre Beyond the Centre, our citizens also enjoy dining out, shopping in the city centre, swimming, and taking local walks. Outcomes and Athle¥ements Our activities are designed to deliver meaningful outcomes that make a real difference to people's live5. Over the past year, we have achieved the following: Promotlng Independence-. Supporting citizens to travel Independent￿ and develop essential Employment and volunteering.. Assisting citizens in finding meaningful employment and volunteering opportvnities. For example, we supported one of our cltizens in securing a volunteering placement at a local construction site and successfully applying for 3 job with a local advocacy group. Skill-bullding.. Teaching basic cooking and food hygiene, supporting citizens to plan menus, prepare daily lunches, and cater buffets for local businesses. Many citizens have also grown more independent in the kitchen, learnlng new skills and building confidence. Communlty incluslon.. Reducing social isolation, increasing participation in the local community, and raising awareness of people with learning disabilities. Partnershlps: Developing links with other organisations, offering training placements, creatinE employment, and providing volunteering opportunities. Advocacy and co-produrtlon: Enabling citizens to engage in co-production, both in our own service and citywide, ensuring people with learning disabilities have a voice. We also recognise and celebrate personal achievements, such as citliens learning to swim, mastering new kitchen skllls, and developing greater independence in everyday life. Creative and Cultural Achievements Creativity and self-expresslon are at the heart of The Shaw Centre. We are particularly proud of the following a£hievements'. THE SHAW CENTRE Radlo Drama.. During Learr)ing Disability Week, we worked with our citizens to write, produce, and broadcast a radio drama. This showcased talent, creativity, and highlighted important 15sues, reaching a wide audience through our community radio partnerships. Community Radio Shows.. Slnce June 2023, we have presented Our Own Radio Show, aired twice weekly on a local community station. In February 2025, we proudly launched a second show, Boss Beats Moves and Grooves, providing even more opportunities for creativity and expre5slon. Amba￿adOr Retognltion.. In December 2024, we recognised one of our citizens a5 an offlclal Ambassador of The Shaw Centre, celebrating their contribution, leadership, and commitment. PublScatlons and Music.. In recent years, we have published illustrated storybooks, a cookery book, and produced original music. HearinE thelr own songs on mu51C Stre3ming services and seeing their books in print has given our citizens a sense of pride, recoEnition, and aspiration. Most Importantly The Shaw Centre gives people with learning disabilities a volce, a platform, and the opportunity to thrlve. Through creativity, independence, advocacy, and community involvement, our citizens are not just participants in the service they are leaéers in shaping it. Flnancial revlew Reseives policy The company ensures it has approximately 3 months, running cost5 and adequate redundancy costs for its Staff in reserve. The Directors review the budget at the beginning of every financial period and make and approve plans to ensure that expenditure does not exceed income. If rbecessary, they are prepared to use reserves to ensure that The Shaw Centre maintains Its daily operations. The Shaw Centre currently holds £133,462 in total reserves. The Shaw Centre's income is primarily made up of Unrestricted funding from Manchester Citv Council. Any additional funding comes from donations and applications for small grants whlch are usually restricted income or geared towards a set purpose. Investment powers and pollcy Aside from retaining a prudent amount in reserves each year, most of the chayitvs funds are to be spent in the Short term so there are few funds for any longer-term investment. The Directors shall review this statement Should excess funds become available. Reserves policy The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31st March 2025 was £121,941 of which £120,294 are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets. The Directors aim to maintain free reserve5 in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The chariW5 main source of income is grants. The Directors consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basi5 and, con5equentlyi the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease. Rlsk management The Board of Directors ha5 conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedure5 have been established to mitigate the risks the charity THE SHAW CENTRE faces. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health safety of staff, volunteers, parents, children and visitors. Plans for Future Perlods The charlty plans to continue delivering the wide range of activities outlined above in the coming vear5, subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. Our focus remains on supporting adults with learning disabilities to live more independent lives, build new Skills, and play an 3clive role In their community. We are pleased to report that we have successfully completed a major project funded by a restricted grant of £15,400. Thi5 enabled us to deliver a series of 32 workshops, culminating in the production of an original radio drama. The project gave members of our local commLJnity of adults with learning disabilities the opportunity to tell their stories. share experiences, and address the challenges of social isolation through creative expression. Working with skille(J facilitators in songwriting, music, audio production, and Storytelling, participant5 wrote the script, created the soundtrack and sound effects, and acted in the final production. A particular highlight was the involvement of older members of our community, whose memories and reflectior15 inspired key elements of the drama. 8uilding on the success of this project, The Shaw Centre is committed to.. Expanding opportunities for adults with learning disabilities to participate in cr2ative and cultural project5. Increaslng community involvement and engagement, ensuring our work remain5 rooted in co.production. Strengthening partnerships Wlth local organisations, artists, and community groups. Continuing to provide mear)inglul day opportunities that promote independence, reduce isolation, and celebrate the talents of our citizen5. Looking ahead, we will continue to seek funding to sustain and grow these opportunities, ensuring that the voice5 of people with learning disabilities are heard, valued, and recognlsed within the wider community. Structure* governance and management The Shaw Centre is a company limited by guarantee governed by its Memorandtjm and Articles of Association forming document dated 10 November 2010. It is registered with the Charity Commission and is constituted under a trust deed dated 12 M3y 2011. Appointment of Dlrectors The charity may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willing to act to be a dlrector,. and determine the rotatlon in which any additional directors are to retire. At each general meeting all of the directors must retire from office but may put themselves forward for reappointment. Dlrector Induction and tralnln Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The Company may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willin8 to act as a director and determine the rotation in which any additional directors as to retire. At each general meeting all of the directors must retire from office but may put themselves forward for re-appointment. THE SHAW CENTRE Organlsation The Board of Directors administers the charity. An Operations Manager is appointed by the Directors to manage the day-tD-day operations of the charity. The Directors are familiar with the practical working of The Shaw Centre, meeling 12 time5 per year to receive full operational and financial reports and have significant involvement in the development and agenda of the annual business planning sessions. Related parties and cooperation with other organisatlons None of our Directors receive remuneration or other benefit from thelr work with the charity. Any connection between a director and Senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported. Reference and administratNe Information Charity Name.. The Shaw Centre Company Registration Number.. 07473S93 Charity Number.. 1141871 Directors and trustees The Directors of the charitable company Ithe charityl are its trustee5 for the purpose of charity law. The Directors and officers serving during the year were as follow5: David Williams Chair David Laughlin Lisa Farrand Robbie Phoenix-johns Danielle Crosby (appointed January 20251 Company Secretary Operation5 Manager DanieSle Crosby Registered office Redbank House St Chads Street Cheetham Manchester M8 8QA Independent examiners Hilton-IDnes t/a Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL Bankers Santander Bootle Merseyside L30 4GB THE SHAW CENTRE Dlrectors, responsibilities In relation to the flnanclal statements The Directors are responsible for preparing an annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United KinEdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company Law require5 the charity directors to prepare financial statement for each year which glve true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resource5 and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Select suitable accounting principle5 and then apply them consistency,. Observe the methods and principle5 in the applicable charities SORP,. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable accounting standard have been followed, sub5ect to any material departures that must be disc105ed and explained in the financial statements; Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue In buslness. The Directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularlties. By order of the Board of Director5 David Williams Chair Date: 3, October 2025 Independent examiner's report Éo the trustees of THE SHAW CENTRE l Yeport on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31, March 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 18. Respective respijnsibilitics of truste¢s and examiner The trustees (who air also the directors of the cornpany for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of th¢ accounts. The tTUStees consider that an audit is not reqiiiyed for this year undei. section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is required by company law to prepare aCC￿ed accounts and I ani qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Associalion of Charteird Ceilified Aceountanls. Having salisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independcnt cxamination, it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under seclion 145 of the 201 l Act ' to follow the procedures laid down iii the general Dii'ections given by the Charity Commkssion under section 145(b) of the 2011 Act. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was cai'ried out in accordance with the genei'al Directions given by the Charity Conunission. An ¢xamination incllld&s a i'¢view of the accounting records kept by th¢ ch￿lty and a comparison of th¢ accounts presented with those i'ecords. It also includes eonsidei'ation of any unusual items or disclosuirs in the accoiints, and seeking explanations from yolk as trustees concerning any such mattel's. The procedures undeitaken do not pi'ovide all the evidence that Wollld be i'equired in an audit and consequently no opinioii is given as to whether the accounts present a 'ti'ue and fair view, and the i'eport is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement In coi]nection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (l ) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any inaterial i'espect the requirements lo keep accounting i'ecords in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and to prepare accounts which accord witli the accountillg records, comply with the accounting i-equirem¢nts of section 396 of the Companics Act 2006, and with the methods and principles of thc Statenient of Recommended Pi'aetice.. Accounting and Rcpolting by Charities have not beeii met. oi. (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in ol'der to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reaclied. Jaines Hilton Jones l.lilton-Sones tla Community Accountancy Sei'vice Hollinw'ood Business Centre, Albei't Street, Oldliani OL8 3QL Date.. 3 October 2025 ThE SHAWCENTRE STATEM FINANCIA ING INC TIVITIES FO DEX DED31 MARCH 202 cc Tot41 Fund& Total Fund¥ Y•¥ Ended JI March Y•orEnded 31 2026 March 202 Un¥estrlctoth Restrf¢t•d Pund¥ FvnJ$ Furth•r Dètslts Im¢ornè Irorn: OonAIioD$ ¢haritst4eA¢tiv+tle5 OtherTrBdlng A¢by1￿@s Investment Income Other Ineome TOtsI 1,623 283,3S7 1.123 298.757 100 253.36e 3.320 450 ssts 257,791 15.4 453 453 285M34 15,4 3LYJ.833 Expl￿￿[tUr& oll.. Rai$iThO F￿￿> 50,22S 2S7,230 3D7,455 50.225 266.109 316.334 39N9 213,884 253,553 8,879 8,879 Tol01 N•ttO¢OMWl•xpèThdlluMI 6,521 4,258 Transfeis beknanfvnds NBimwem¢rt irt lunds 122,0221 6.521 4,258 ReconeMisth)n of Tolal 1undsbioughilo￿£rd 348.963 126,941 I48￿63 133A62 144,705 148,963 6.521 Thè sthtemeth uffinancLg1 activibES Indud&s all goinsano iogsèl reeo9fiised In Ihe year. Al Incoma and Thv notdson paggs 11 ID 18form partotlheye ac4Xunis. THESHAWCENVRE EÉfASAT31 Company r•ol#tratIo￿ ￿U￿b*￿ or473693 2026 2D24 Nottx Flx•d a•sets'. Tanoibfe assets roi4 Ilxed a$5el$ 1.647 1,647 f.355 1.355 Debiors Cssh atBank & In Hand Ttst4l¢uNènta$sets 0,528 18D.883 189.191 146.e54 148.044 ¢￿d￿&Am0UThlg Idllng dvo %ilhkn onè ye£r 18,228 41.583 N9t￿rrED{￿SSets 0142blll1￿S 147.608 Tow 8s*tsièsscur1entlia￿l4l￿s 123.462 148,963 148,963 oftho charfty.. Re5tritted incomefund5 @.521 UDreslrictEd incomefrJnd5 12E.841 148.963 TOtsI ¢hèrltyfunds 133,462 148.963 Ihèse accounts havp bepn prèpared In accordancE wlththe pr1￿￿10￿5 applicablE to rompanles subleth to ihe small companles, re8imE. For1￿ In que51ionthe tompanywa5 entitlèd to the exernpiion conferred by5Ettltsn 477of the Companlp5 Att2QO6, ahd that nu notlce has been dEposiied under5Eclion 476 In relatlontolls accountsfDrthÈflnanclalyear.- andthe directors -CDmptylngwlththereguiiemÈnts of iheCotBpanl&SACt 2006 wlth fe5pect to a¢¢ountln8 records and theprepar?tionolac¢ovnts. Apwed by the trus1￿8 on Jid O¢tober2025 D4vldWIIIBms Thè noltsoo p&ue$ 11 to 1U forrn part of awurtts. THESIIAWCENTRE 10 81at¢rn•nt olC•%h Flo￿ loitheyear BMdlnB 31 March ZQg5 Reron¢llI¥tlo￿ of nEt movemeiit In lund5 to nBtcashflowlromoperatlniaciivltle5 YgarEnded Yfr8r Eild*d 31 Mart 21J2S 2024 tlet movernent in Add back deprecl3tlon 4.?68 B70 8.948 950 15.026 1.302 7.138 Increaselldecieasel in crpdftors NetL%h used InoperallnKxtl¥ltles 32.415 Cuh flow8 from InvWdtmefit¥ctlvl￿J￿'. IniÈrèst PuTtthasèoffL%ed a58eis 11,5941 Notoash prty•lded ty Inyostlng a¢tlvlU•ts 11,$94} I￿re￿Id￿￿tertA5o) In¢o$h qnd c8sh e4uhlentS durtng Ih&yèai 134.U09} 13.$87 Cssh cèsh ewlvaleTrts brought 180.e63 167,276 C4¥h pnd Gash èqulvalent6 ¢airhd fo¥w•rd 146.864 1811.863 THE SHAW CENTRE Nottstothg fforthtry￿re￿d*d J1st 2026 I.A¢Co￿￿tI￿1 pollcle5 lal Basisof pweparatlon anda55e55mBntof lo1￿¢¢￿Cer atttsunt5lllnaTrcSal si?tempntsl havé beeTr prepgrp.d Iinderthe hlstoyl￿l c05tconventlon wlth item5 rÈcoEn15edat C05t or trpn53rtianvèlue unles5 OthE[wls￿ slated In the ielevani ￿￿@StOthe$￿ accounts.The linancial staterneD15 hav8 prepared jn accordance wTrLh Lhesiatempnfaf RetDmmended Pracliip. A￿0￿￿11￿8 ènd Reportlngbycharltles propJringtheliaccounts epDrltnÉstsnddrd appllc3ble Inihe United Xinidom and Repwbllcof iieland IFR51021 and theChariiiesAct2011. The thariiycDnst1tu￿s 3 ptsbllcbenefi1enlity a5 defined by FRS 102. The truste￿5 conslder that there aiefio matertal untertAlnile5aboutihe ch31itrfs abllityto contlnue as a gL¥D8wncErn. Ib) FundB glructJr• ftestilcied fund5 a￿[Unds￿h1(h3re lo be¥5Ed in atcordancewllh5peclflc restritt￿n$ Impo$Èd bythe dOnOr￿1rL￿t dEEd.There Unrestrithed iDmrne funds tomwlse those funds thl¢h the trusiees are free to U5efor¥Thy pvroose Inftjrtheranceofthe thailtable oblert5. Unfestrittedtunds Include desi8natéd funds wheretheirusiee5, attheirdisuetlDn, havecreated afund lor speclllcpurp05e. Furiherdel3115 of e3£hfvnd are dtsclosed IS. Icl ImcomereTa￿lI￿lefiKedWetsand depreclaibrts All èssets costlngmorelhanE5W are taplta15ed and valued at Nstorlc¥lcDSt. DepreoatloTh is charged on thefollowing bp5i5'. CoM￿terS 33.33%on c