BARLOW MOQR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07476646 IENGLANDI REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1142217 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 COMMUNITY Accour￿ANCY8ERWcE LIMITED THE GFIANGE PILGRIM DRIVE BESWIGK MANCAESTER M113TQ BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07476S46 IENGLANDI IFngland & Ivalesl REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142217 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 INDEX PAGE PAGE No. TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (to be updated) INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIWTIES BALANCE SHEET STATEMEW OF CASH FLOWS 10-20 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024 The tnjstees present their annual director< report and financial statements of the char,"ty for the vear ended 31" March 2024 wP.ich are also pre￿a￿d to meet the requirements for a direttors, report and accounts for Companies Act P'JTposes. Thè financial statements cornply with.he Charities Act 2011, the Companie5 Act 2006, the Memorandum and Artlcles of Association, and the Accounting and Reporting by Chari-ies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accour.ts in accordance with the Fin3ncial Reporting Standard Bpplicable In the UK and Republic of I￿land IFRS 1021 leffective I January 20191. Refeyence and admlnistrative Information Charity Nème.. Barlow Moor Cornmunity Association ￿Mited Charity Number.. 1142217 Compally No.. 07476646 Directors and trustees The directors of tfr.e charitèble company (the charity) are it5 trustee5 for the purpose of charity law. The trustees and officer5 Se.￿Ing during the year and since the year end were as follows.. Ms Joanna Midgley Ichairl Mrs Christine Davis ITrea5urer, resigned 13 September 20231 Mr Philip Davis (resigned 13 September 20231 Rev. Anne Pilkington Iresigned 13th Septeyber 20231 Mrs Michelle Hodges lappointed to pole of Treasurer from 13, September 20231 Mr Luke Hodge5 Iresigned 13, September 20231 Ms Helen Sharples lappointed to role of Company Secretary from 13th September 20231 Miss Clover Hud50n (Vice ChaTrl Mr George Coomb5 Rev, Thomas Phipps (appointed 13 September 20231 Key Management Personnel: Trustees and Directors Ms Joanna Nlidgley Chair of Trustees Senior MBnagers- Ms Rebecia Ell.'ot. Ms Toni Toner Miss Philomena Sales Registered Office 23 Mèr5eybank Avenue, Manchester, M21 7NT Independent Examlners Community Accountanry Service Limited The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick, Manchester Mll 3TQ Bankers Cooperative Bank plc. l Balloon Street, Manchester, M60 4EP Epworrh Investment Management, 9 Bonhill Street, London. EC2A 4PE BARLOW MOORCOMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UMITED Objective5 and actFvlties The purposes of the charity are.. to promote t.ie benefit of the inhabtant5 of Bartow Moor and ts environs without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political. re:'igious or other op:'nion by a550ciatlng together the said inhabitants and the local authorTrties, voluntary or other organi5ations in a common effort to advance education to provide facilitres in the interests of so¢i31 welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the condition or life for the said inhabitants. to secure the establishment of a community centre and to maintain and man3ge the same whether alone or in cooperation with any local authority or other person or body in furtherance of these oblerts, and suth other purposes as may be charitable according to the law of England and WalE5 and to relieve the poverty of the public in England by the provision of free and confidential information about charit3ble, voluntary, health and public services. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Ch3r¢¢Vs aims and objectives, in planning future actiYttie5, 3nd 5etrin@ the policies for the year. BMCA takes a holistic approach to tackling poverty, acknowledging that this is not Simply about a lack of money but also a lack of opportunities and choice. We support families through inter- generational services and activities tackling complex lives and providing early intervention to prevent those most vulneraole f3cing increased need and escalation. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefitr through undertaking community activities including= Health and Wellbeing- A robust programme which supports the day-ttrday challenges and the lon8- term resillence of local people: Early intervention and enhanced support - intensive l-l support for individuals includir,g financial resilience, ana targeted support for disadvar.taged individuals, daily warm hub. fooo projett5 such as commdnity kitcher.. emergency fooc parcels. foodbank ond school uniform projects Health- mental health initiatives, health information days, exercise provision Yoga, Tai Chi, Mature movers £halr-b3sed exercise, walk and talk, breakfast and lunch club, social sessions such as Bingo, Games, movie afternoons, befriending, creative actrvities, Men's Den and Music for Mindfulness. seasonal themed event5 such as step into sprlng. autumn falls and winrer warmer, staying safe in the home Enhanced cost of Siving support - Leading on the neighbourhood c05t-of-living partnership, anti- poverty work, and ir.fluencing change Communily DevelopTnent- A diverse programme that SLEPPOrts the development and delivery of senritss and realises the ambitions of the community.. Driving Change Community Consultatlon, iead":ng onlfacilitating tb.e friends of Merseybank community enterprlse larum, empowering local people to have the confidence to direct reinvestment of profits to improve their lives and community space5 • Social Artion Volunteer led social enterprise delivery Cha¥lty Shop and Cotnmunity Café, BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIAllON UMITED Eommunity garden. Volunteer facilitated session5 and cotnmunity library, bike project, litter picks, children & young people social action Community-wlde event% developing community whesion through Merseyfest, Spookeyfest, Santa's First Stop. Play street5 Reclaiming the streets for the children and young people, providing a safe area to play and promoting and enhancing community cohesion AdvicelEducation/Tr3ining/Employment A robust educatlon, training and employment programme wtth practical work readlness and work placement opportunities: Matrix accredtted Information Advice and Guidance, in work sUPPOrt through twilight i-l time 4 sesslons and group activitle5 e.g. budgetin& childcare. travel c05ts and in-work benefit adv5 Employment 5UPPOrt - Job dub, Intensive l-l employability SUPPOrt e.B. CV workshops, interview ski115, Completing applica:ions and Jobs fairs Informal training mentor',ng. underpinning knowledge courses Confident Comrnunication, Teamwork, Mind-set and Positive Thinknng Accredited qualification5 In-house delivered accredited NCFEICache Qualifications cohorts in: Support work in School, Retail, Customer SerNice in Health & Social Care and Volunteering along with certificates in FoDd Hygiene, First Aid. Health & Safety. Allergy Awareness and Safeguarding 8asic skills development- English Conversation Café. Everyday English and Maths and Oigi Drop In IICTI Children and Young People- A comprehenstve range of servites for children and young people and their fèmllles.. Early Year5 provision 2- 4-yrs- 30 place nursery offering 15 hour5 care per week Free Open access play and holiday play sc.lemes for S- 12 yrs After school club-5-12yrs- affordable quallty childcare Youth provision offers I Intermediate Youth session per week for 11- 14yr olds and 2 Senior Youth se55ions per week for the 13+ age group. Our wider offer includes excursions. community lunches, residential trip5, and in addition. we ale venue for external groups e.g., N3rcotics Anonymous, Credit Union, Be-well, faith groups, prlvate partles, local regeneration Steering groups. social housing provider and local authority, MP and Councillors surgery, Qtizens Advice and Foodbank. Structure, governance and management Badow Moor Community èi%socia*ion Liyi Ilted 15 a company limited by guarantee governed by its MeTorandum and Articles of Association dated 22 December 2010. It is ￿gIStered as a charity with the Charity Commission Idated 2nd June 20111. Appolntment of trustees As set out in ¥he Articles of Association trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable company attending the Annual General meeting. Each year one third of the trustees shall retlre from Offi￿ by rotatlon based on the longest standing and offer themselves for re-election. BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY AssoaATION LIMITED Trustee Induction and training Trustees are given information about their role and responsibilities on first being appointed. They are also given a copy of the constf(ution, information about staffing and management, and are shown copies of policy documents. On¢e appointed to subgroups they are gwen further information on funding, systems etF, and are trained in relevant procedures leg. Bank reconciliation and other QuIckboo￿ procedures for the treasurer). Organisation The board of trustees administers the charity. The board normally meet bi-monthly. A Centre Management Team are appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. Related partie5 and co-operatlon wlth other organi5ations None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit frorn their work as a trustee with the charity. Any connettion between a trustee or senior mar)ager with any service providers must be distlosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. A remew of our achlevements and perf0rn1ance The main achievements during the year are set out in the Impart Report in the Appendix. Financial rewew The charity had ended the year with income totalling £620,11312023 £521,175). Expenditure increased to £530.754 from £506.642 with most of this coming from restricted reserves. Th'.5 left a surplus of £89,35912023 surplu5 of £14.5331. Unrestricted reserves at the year end, were £168,003, up from £112,856 in 2023. Investment powers and policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the chartty, have kept avoilable funds in an interest bearing deposit account. Reserves pollcy and goi￿ concern The balar5ce held in unrestricted reserve5 at 31 March 2023 was £168,003 of which £164.8701s free reseryes, after allowing for funds tied up in tsngible fixed assets. The charity has desigiated £20,621 of thi5 to support specific 3Ctivities. Restrirted reseryes totalled £141,538 with £93,C()2 relating to fixed assets15pentl and £48,536 relating to revenue. The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately four months of charitable expenditure {currently £177,000). The trustees consider that this lev¢1 will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and Eovernance costs are covered. Currently free reseNes stand at just over 3.5 months running costs. Having regard to the 24125 budget and supplemented by the general funds the trustee5 consider that the charity is a going concern. Grants in eKcess of £360,000 have been confirmed for 2024125. BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED Rlsk management The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to wnich the cnarity is expo)sed and systems have been established to miti￿tE those risks. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been e5tablisheo to mitigate the risks.he char'.ty faces. Procedures are in plo¢e to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff. volunteer5, young people, other Servi￿ u5er$ and visittsrs. Tru5tee5 re5ponsibillties In relat]on to the financlal statements The charity trus".ees (who are also the director5 of Barlow Moor Comrnunlty Association Limlted for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for prepar'ng a tru5tees' annual report and fTn.ancial statements in accordance wtth èpplic2ble law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Pratticel. Company law requires the chaTlty trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which gSve a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resource5 and appllcation of re50urce5, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statement5. the trustees are required to.. select suitable atcounting principles and then apply them cons1Stently,' ObseTve tfi.e methods and printlpLes in the applicable Charities SORP,. Make judgments and e5timate5 that are reasonable and prudent- State whether applicable accounting 5t3nd3rds have been followed, subject to any moterial departures thal must be disclosed and exp,. iryed in the financial state.ments.' Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is app."opriate to presuThe that the chèrity will continue in bu5ines5. The trustees are responsiLlle for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the finaicial PDSltion of the chariry and to enable them to ensJ5 re that the financ131 statemen'.s comply with the Companie5 Art 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasLFnable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5. 8y order of the board of trustees Chair Ms Joanna Midgley Date-. july 2024 INDEPENDEI NT EXA.Mlli'ER'S IIEPORT TO THE TRUSTEk.S OF BARLOW MOOR COMTrIUTr*ITY ASSOCIA'fio.N LtTrlITED I report on ihe accounts of the company for the Year Ended 31° Marcli 2024, which are Set out on pages 7 to 20. tiespe£tive I'esponsibilities of trustees and ex&miller The ti'ustees {who ai.: also L4- directors ofthe CoMp￿Y for the purposes of combmny l&wl are rpAponsible for the preparation of tFte accounts. The truste￿ consider tlial an aLidit IS rot irquired for this year undei. sertion l M(2) of 'ie Charitios Act 2011 (the 201 l Acr) and that an inde￿nden1 exan)iiiaiion is needed. The charity is required by cotnpany law to prepare aecrued &ceounts and l am quailiied to Jndeitakellie exam[T￿tIOn by Eting a qualified member ofThe Institute of CharteiEd Accour.tant5 in England &nd Wal￿. Having Jatisfied myself thai *he ch2rRty is not subject to audit uudcr Gofftpany law and ig eligible for independent exaninatior.. it is my responsibilily 10: examine the accounts under 5ectioii 145 of the 2011 Aci-. to follow the pi"ocedLres 'aid down in the general DTfECtions given by the ChArity Coinmission under seciion 145(b) ofthe 2011 Aci: and to state wnether partiknular matters have come to my atteniion. Basls Thf independent-examiner's report My exaEnin&tion was carried out in 3￿Cordance with the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commi5$ion. A-. exarninatTon in¢ludtts a review of th¢ accounting re¢ords keJt by the charity and a comparison of *￿e accounts presented witli those recor&. It also includes consideration of any unusii&l i￿￿ls or disclos'jres in the a￿cOunts. atkd seerfing explwiations fyom you as trustees COn￿¢rnIng any such Inatters. The proccdures undertskEn do not provide ail the tvidcnce that would be reqdired in an audit and cois-qiiently no opinion is g:ven as to whether the accounts Pr￿ent a 'true dnd fair view, and the report is limiied to.hose maners set out in the stateinent below. Independent exami￿er'S statcment In conneciion with niy exami:-ia': ion. ¢x¢ept as shown ￿low, no tnatt¢r has eom¢ to my attention.. (l) wh ch giyes mc reasonabl¢ caL15e to believe that any rnateri81 respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 386 of tl'.e Companics Act 2006. and to prepare awounts which accord with the accoui)ting pwrd5, ¢omply wi I the accounting requircmcnts of scction i96 of the CoTnpanies Act 2006. , and with the methods and Principl￿ of tlie Statement of R￿0MMended Practice-. Accounting and Reponing by Charit! have not been mel- or (2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a propEr undcrst2nding of the accounts to ￿ rGiched. EL Anderson MA FCA CTA CDnlEnuriity Accountancy Service Ltd Th¢ Grange, Pilgrim Drive Be5wick, Manchester, M I13TQ Ddie.. 17th jul￿ 2024. BARLOW AryOOR COMPIUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED STATEPIJEMf OF FINANCNL ACTIVlnES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2024 linduding incom8 aNI Èxwdilure 8(fAwnll Year Ended Y8or 31 51 March March 2024 202J unrestri￿Pd Fund5 2024 Fund5 2024 Notss INCOME FROM Donations & _egacies Donation In Kind Charitable actiiqlies Other Tradirg Actiwt￿S Inveslmenl IncornE 500 24.000 471.684 49 2.584 24.WO 560.527 27,927 5.075 2,117 3.800 491,490 21,789 1,979 88.863 27.878 5.075 TOTAL INCOME 123.9LK> 496,213 620,113 521,175 RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of R8i2,977 Group Contributions elc Other Income 116 727 4.183 4,299 471.684 BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOC￿TION UMtrED 13 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 3. Cont.... Unrestrlcted Restri¢le(I Jn28 Fund$ PrevK>us Year Granl4' Our Manthesler VCS MCC NIF- V8riOU5 Hioh Sherrff HAF GarfEld Weston FDuDdats"on VBo',ia We LDve Manch.eBter MCC- Halc Crime MCC- Household Support & Food MCC- Younq Peop rhe H6nry Smith Charity Trusthcuse Awards lor All Good Th6n4s Found3tiDn Co-operatsve MCC Work Club Southway- Learning ￿.u￿ Southway- Beaut￿Ul South SoLJthway- Breakfast Packs i Manche51pr ￿rport Arnold CLa-Ke Duchy ol Lancaster Hits Radio Forev8r TrAanthester Zochoni8 Trust Totsl 2023 58.051 20.978 S(K> 22.508 58.051 20,978 500 22,508 27.500 1.173 400 500 6.505 65.288 18,925 21.065 9,776 2.000 f.971 9.531 19,992 5.670 2.000 1.400 2.000 1.900 3.800 100 3.000 7.50D 65.985 2,750 2,250 22.294 32.060 27.500 1.173 65.288 18.925 21. 1.971 9.531 19,992 5.670 2.0(K> 1.41 2.8 1CKI 3.OCO 7.5(MJ Big Lottey Fleachlng CDmmunit MCC Wellbeing Fund Manche81- Relief in Need OPÉNS Fret Entidement MCC YP- Playscheme Young Manchester Young MancheslÈr- Other Sport England Olhe,. Small Grants Total Graft Group Contribul.'ons etc Otho." lrtcom& 65.965 2.750 2.250 22.294 32.OSO 2.4S) 17.568 2.000 5.033 e.573 4'.C.,016 5632 2 0tK) 7.632 4'.7.e48 17,568 5,033 482.076 5.754 3.660 9.414 491.490 122 73.842 d INCOME FROM OTHER TRADING ACTfviTIES Unrestrtcted Rtrstrfctsd Fund4 2024 Funds 2024 UDresifthd Fvnds 2025 Resirf¢ted Fund5 2C23 2024 2023 Room Hire Project MJnagement Fvndra15inu Shop Incorne Café Incowe 12.020 9,045 2,097 4,716 12.020 9.045 2,146 4.716 11.450 11.450 49 2.040 4.912 3.387 21.789 2,040 4,912 5 NET INCOMING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 2024 2023 The net illcoming loutgoingl resourr*s a￿ Slated after charging.. Depw.'alior. lown811 assets) Inoependent Examinabon Othe.. Financial Setvices Trus18es IDir8clor51 ReM￿nerat￿Ort 11,684 1.200 6.026 9.227 1.100 5,461 (see note 141 bARLOW MOOR ¢OMMUNtFY ASSOCLAIION LIMrrEiI 14 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 6 EXPENDITURE Basls of s￿￿￿tIOn Activ(ty Zones Centse Total 2024 Expendi￿re on Generatin9 Funds mploymènl Costs Pr2tnises CDSt8 Shop CosL8 9.171 1809 526 11.5 9,171 1.809 Grants Made Househo￿. welfa￿ & Food Support 6.370 Expendittire on Charitrdbl8 Acttvlties Employment Cost5 Other Slay ExpÈ. DBS Ghedt5 PrErrises Costs Volinl&er Exp8ns8s Stslf Tra'iel Staff Training Centre Activities Partrer Pawnents BenefI￿ary TtsiniT Subscrip'.ions PUb[￿lty & Website Support Costs Governance Co$ts 187.401 141 27D 18.945 107.597 18 294.998 159 11.813 30,758 147 147 90 45.616 7,179 4,800 540 2.716 11Q,005 15,506 512.878 11.776 33.840 7.179 4.8rK) 398 2.716 105.705 142 4.300 347.989 164.889 Resiicied FLDds Unre5triclpd Funds 462.012 68.742 530,754 ActN'.ty Zon&s P￿￿0(￿ Y8sr Expendilure on Generating Fund$ EmployrrE.-.I Costs Premises Coit8 Shop Costs Café Costs Other Tolal 2023 8.632 1.042 1.242 8.632 1,042 1,242 93 93 11.045 Grants M3de Household & FoDd Support 6.715 Expondituie on Chariiable Activths Employm&n.I Costs Other St8ff Expenses DBS Checks Unifomis Premis85 Costs Voluntee," Expense5 staff Travel Staff Training Centre A¢bvities Partnér ?ayments Beneficiary Training SubsGriplions Publicily & Website 8upport Costs Governance C05t5 129,515 248 1( 742 16.4C 155.412 284.927 200 742 17.707 1.3Q1 104 305 22.883 104 1.421 54.364 22,059 2,707 1.216 31.481 22.059 2.707 358 5.933 61.829 15.761 5.933 82.307 20.478 231.941 48q 882 Res'.rictÉd Fbnds un￿atrIc￿d Funds 404.245 102 307 BARLOW MOOR CO•AMUNITY ASSOCthllON uHrtE 15 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2Q24 7 ALLOCATrON OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS Gener31 Support GoY6Tn¥n¢e Total 2024 TDlal 2023 Ernploynpnl Costs PreTi5es Costs Donab"on In premise5 Insurance Cle2n,ng Equipment Leasi RepaiT & RÈnÈwaL8 Computer Maintenance Minor Equipment & Software Telephone & Internel Post, Prynting & Stabonery Sundri? P8yroll Services Dap￿ciatiOn Inter8st Paid rrustee.M8eling5 & Expense5 Accountancy Consultancy Legal Fees ProlB55iorial FeÈs- HR alfTme Acli 25.722 3.e19 24.000 3.5 21.161 1.189 4.457 3,785 795 4.252 2.715 3D3 2,666 11.684 95 25,722 3,619 24.000 3.562 21.161 1.189 4.457 3.785 795 4,252 2,715 303 2,866 11.684 95 416 4.56C 3,432 1.954 21,896 2.083 3,800 3,288 21.220 1.765 4.760 3.577 292 5,742 2,503 82 2,041 9,227 31 Adfv AL*w# Acifvfy AElivrfy 416 4.560 3.432 1.9$4 4.520 6,686 110.OD5 15,506 125,511 98.068 8 STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS staff costs We￿ Ss lollow5.' SalariE5 and wag&s SoGial se¢urity costs Pensions 20Z4 2023 309.334 14.891 5.666 32B 891 295.442 315,455 The charity employed 27 people dL'r..ft9 the year. The ave.we nuTr.bei of emptoyee5 the year. wa$ 23 and ¢aleu12ted op the basis of full time equNalent5 was as falbw5." Numbpr Management & Ad.wip.islr8tM)n S$ivi¢es Number Along wryth he trustees the key managem8nt personnel 2Te thejoint CE¢Y5 and Opkobons man8ger The loial employrnent benefits. i.IcJudiTvJ ernplcyer pensi[5￿ ciyntributions of th8 key rntn8gement pe[son￿e1 were £119,89712C23 £112.8491 No employee has benefits in excèss of £60.￿. 9 AMOUNTS E)UE UNDER OPERATING LEASE ARRANGEMENTS 2024 2023 Due within one year 2.400 A lease of £3,800 per annum tor USÈ of thè cwitses extsts bul lo dale the ￿s5Or has donated use in ￿fid. The kind has Jeen v81ued at £24,OOD per annum. BARLOWMOOR COMMuiirrY Assoc￿MoN LlhltrED 16 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 10 TANGIBLE FtXED ASs￿s Leasehokl Furnrture & ts Equipment Computer EqUIpD￿NI Total COST Al 1 Apnl 2023 Additions D15PQs815 At 31 March 2024 120.677 24.484 31.931 2.352 10.335 162,943 28,802 12,301 191745 DEPRECIATION Al 1 April 2023 Charge lor Ppdod DLspos31 Al 31 March 2D24 50.870 7.642 24.412 2.541 8.644 1.501 83.926 11,884 58.512 26.953 10.145 NET BQOKVALUE At 31 ￿arch 2024 Al 31 Mar¢h 2023 86.649 69.807 7.519 1,69 1Y DEBTORS 2024 2023 other Debto AGGrued Incom& Prepayments 17,079 12.040 SCO 2.647 15.187 2.281 19.360 In 2024 £4.257 ￿lateS tO.Estrcted fund512023 £f2,4201. 12 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE W]THIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other G￿dItors other Taxes and Sorjal Security Costs DBfBriEd Income Actruals 13.8U2 3.810 16.393 10.985 47,978 64.126 92,981 In 2024 £35,339 15 re5trithd fund$12023 £eo.5041. 13 DEFERREO INCOME 2024 2023 Deferred income comprises grants paid in advance (res￿£￿ inrjxnel. 88lance as at 1stPori Pmourt released to income eamed from Charitab￿ actsv+ties Arnourt doferred in the year BalanGe a$ 3t 3151 M8r¢h 49,730 149,7301 47.978 147,9781 16.393 16.393 14 TRUSTEE REMuNERATIO￿ANo EXPENSES Ex¢epl as dr6dosed below rno remurErabon ha5 LEen paid or is due to be io any of the tru5tee5 in re5ped of the period. No ieimbbrsement of eynses has ￿en oris due to be made to any ol the tru51aes in specl af the period Payment of £600 was madc to Clave." Hudsop. for rynry'ng yag3 cAsses. UnderArtT&le 4 of the current rule5 Iruslees cannotS8I1 s&rv.t£s to the charity. The charity a￿ ma¥ing ame.-.dmenLc l? tr.eseArfths of As50oalion to be voted at the nE AGM. which wli alkiw payments in a iinite(i number of ￿r￿JmstanCe5 forservKes that do not relate to the acting as a trustee, 15 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 2024 2023 Al 31 March BARLOW MOOR COMMUPIITY ASSO¢IATION LIMITED 17 NOTES TO THE ACcoU￿rS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 At 1st April 2022 At 31st Ma￿h 202 16 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS R&sour¢¢$ Expert¥￿V Analysls ofMovprtJent in Restrictsd Funds Cerjtre Our M8nthester VCS Henry Smith Charity Big Lottery 8ig Lottery- Cost of lr￿ing Bio Lottery- Million Hours Tmsth?u5e Forever Marbche5ter MerseyFes+ Don3tiDn in fjnd- premi5e5 COS NIF- Olyers Beautiful South HtgP. Sheriff Leamlng Hub Southways- Learning Hub MCC- Work & Skills OlhÈi Young People & Playschemes HAF MCC Y?P TFGM-Biye Proje¢t Sport England MCC- liate Crime CYP Core OldérPéople & Wellbeing Ari8 MCC Mcr Wellb8ing Fund Cos1 of LNing Grants & Donation8 Duchy o, LaDcasle'. 86.719 31,133 71.212 82.567 9.4B7 21.696 100 6,716 24,OCrfJ 18S.7191 129.5891 172.0291 162,S711 16,5651 120.3091 11021 17.4941 124,CQJl 11,8831 11.6541 1,144 1.710 2,921 1.387 2.152 1.374 3.729 2.346 19.992 10.IYJO 150 119.9921 110.9521 11501 1,500 548 16.873 65,288 11.656 10,399 1.5 1,220 116.8731 157.8531 14771 14.5261 11.4621 {1.6571 7.435 5,460 6.905 38 4.D98 15.7191 4.535 2.OOQ 1.276 5,661 1,900 1,280 47 2.000 1.233 3,500 563 704 3.721 15.8821 11,3371 15761 MCC- Hate Crime Wh..le House So￿thwaY- Uniforms Soulhw8y- Music for Mindfulrfess NIF Man-h8sl&rAirport ManchesLer Relief in Ne8d Over 80.5 Co.Thtributions Don&tions Southway HDu$ing DiabE'.ES Prvject So'Jlh Neighiourhood Team- NIF_ The Den" Sm811 Gr8nts Nurspry SEN Nursery Fees & Contributions Out of School Club Wèlfarè 186C.I 11451 14521 1.840 1.755 775 2,S78 1.900 1.227 3.829 593 2.250 1.717 2.401 195 12.2501 35 16 1,752 2,419 71 3.330 565 13,67CI 1.675 (1.7351 2.151 2,523 12361 12,5231 11.66Ql 105 453,497 105 477,925 38.057 5,944 SS,541 BARLOYV MOOR COMMUNtTY ASSOCIAMON UMITED 18 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 16 conl AI 1s¢April 2023 At31st March 2024 ExpÈndttu¥¥ rran%fers Restrlcled Funds fmm previous page Capital Fu#¢ts Veolia Wale5 MCC- S Mcr Regenerat'on Earty Years- Playground Southway Donab"on In lfjnd OpeTrs NIF- The Den NIF-TV Yottng ManchÈster 30,057 477.925 1455.4971 5.9441 18,541 31,642 10,910 6.550 13.393 2.833 243 174 2.374 1.150 12.7181 19091 15451 11.1231 14631 11221 28.924 10,001 6.005 2.270 2,370 121 15961 12881 1.778 862 236 5.719 SEN TFGM- Bike Proj Youth Investment FJnd- Music Room Total ca￿4t81 Funds Total Restriclpd Fund5 236 5,719 18.288 18,288 4%.213 69.269 8,515 462.012 84,997 141.538 Analysls olmovemenl In Unrestricted Funds.. Designated Capitsl Dasign8led FJnds Good Thipgs Foundaton- L8aming Hub Llig Life- Learning Hub 3,133 17831 1,322 3,672 4.741 1.446 9.320 1D.600 2.500 13.1(M) 12,3381 13.003 3,946 20,621 13,1211 1.322 General Fund5 Tol81 Unrestricted Funds 103.536 112856 110800 65.621 58.742 1.333 147382 166,003 123.9DO Total Funds 220182 620,113 530.754 309 541 Thlrd Paty Grdnts BMCA 'ecepied third parly grants of 3.516 d4iring the year. As 8MCA m8refy acting as 2 CDnduit for these funds ap,(1 not accountable for tle..m. the fyJuw have-.Lil been regected in income or expenditur8. Oher gor15 adFnini51ered for thir. path$ 8re shown on tne P*av".ous pag:. Al 31$1 March 2024 8MCA hehy £6.547 on beha￿ of tslher groups_- 8ARLOW MOOR COIAMUNITY ASSOGIAVON LIMrrED 19 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2024 16 Icont...I Previtsus Year At 1st ApDI 2022 Al 31st March 2023 ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE FUNDS Ansly&s of Movemenl in ReslrictedFunds Centre Our ManchesterVCS Henry &Mi'.h Charity Big Lolle'y Truslhouse We Love Mcr MersEyfest DollaliDn in Kind- premises costs NIF Chri5trTra$ NIF_ 0tsIèE5 NIF- CtsmmLnNy Gard8n Beautiful SoJlh High Sherllf Awards for All Small Grants Learning Hub Soulhways- Leaming Hub MCC- Vlork Glub other Young People & Playschem8S Social Action HAF ThrNe Mccypp YoJng Manthesler BSA ScAgnce Grant Spart England SoLlhw2y- Summer Acknvities rhe Cacperalwe- Youth Activit'"es MCC- Hate Crime cyp Play5cheme Granb Pl8yscheme Qonalk)ns & Other lftcome Older People & Wellbeing 58.?51 156.0511 118.0251 164.2551 121.06il 14001 12,3261 13.8001 12.6961 13.5021 11,0001 12.6271 15001 19,7761 11001 1.710 21,985 4DD 4,170 2.152 596 2,100 7.231 1.000 2.5DD sm 9.776 3.729 281 154 19.992 9.531 119.9921 18.0311 12,OODI 1.500 iyi 122.5081 22.508 197 65,288 17.568 I￿,288) (17,5681 tT.4451 16781 104 5,033 1.032 678 35 1.977 5t)D 9,5 2,360 90 4.535 12,3601 1901 2.000 2.750 10.031 2,000 1.276 5,66 CG McrWÈlltsÈing Fund Co$1 o, Uving Gran15 & Donation5 NHS Manehester CCG HitsRad Duchy of Lsncasler 511 11.9851 14.37?) 19971 13.8001 997 3.80 1,900 3,980 1.900 1.280 47 12.7001 MCC- Hate Crime Southway- WinterVVHmer SoLlhw3y- Unifoms Soulhwèy- IAusit for Mi￿1￿1￿858 MCC- Time 4U Man¢hesEer Airport Mancheskr Relief in Need Over 6￿S ContThhutians Donation8 sO￿thwaY Housi Opens sO￿th Neighbourhood Team- NIF- Tr 08n" Small Cranls Nursery Hate Crimè Nursery Fees & c0ntrbul￿￿s Out of School Club Welfa 47 367 I￿7) IB021 13131 13221 IE071 2.51)0 1.gQO 1.227 1.540 322 1.40D 1250 878 593 2,250 1,717 2.401 195 1.985 2.401 11.1461 2,000 22.294 11.8051 122.9171 613 738 7.070 10 738 60 16.2601 88 1881 2.C64 12.6901 1385 396 600 1.245 416159 140 140 18.358 BARLOVV MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCNTION LIMITED 20 NOTES TO THE ACCOUFn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Al 1stAprJl 2D22 Incomlng RosouTCeS Expwdhure At 3Sst March Z023 16 Gonl Restrtcted Funds from prevlous page CapitalFunds V601ia Wates MCC- S Mcr Regenèration Earty YBa.t- Playground Soulhway DDn3tion in ￿nd Opens NIF-TheDen NIF-TV Young Manthester Tol81 C$pital Fuiids 18.358 418.15 1396.6001 140 38.057 33.187 11.819 7.095 14.516 3.296 365 347 1.1n 12.71ei 19091 15451 11.1231 14631 31,642 10,910 6,55D 13.393 2.833 243 174 2.374 3.116 17421 850 ,645 70,625 6.289 69.269 Tolal Reslrrlèd Funds 88.983 422.448 404.245 140 107 226 Analysis of MovÉment in UN￿￿triCtedFun￿S.' Designated Capital Oesiqnaied Funds Good ThiDgs Foundation- Learning Hub Life- Learning Hub 4.475 11,3351 171 3,133 3.587 1.446 2.000 7.500 18461 4,741 1,448 9.320 1331 103.536 140 112.856 220 182 9.6811 192.716 1102.397 ti06.642 Ceneral unds Toi81 UnrÈslrKted Funds rotal Funds 107.t58 116,666 205.649 85.227 98,727 521.175 17 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEfs BEIMIEEN FUNDS u￿￿$trfGte Fund* Funds Total 21J24 Tangible FrAod Assets Net cur￿n{ASS&ts 3.133 164.870 168.OC3 93.002 96,135 21340$ 309,541 141.538 Urrnsbicted Fu￿8 Previou5 Year Re5trictsd Furth Tgtal 2023 Tangib18 Fixed A55els Net Currpnl A55ets 3,133 109.723 t12856 75,884 79.017 141 165 220.182 107326 18 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The Gh8nty onty has financlal assets and 5iabilttre5 of a kiftd thatqualfy a5 basic finanaal instruments. Basic financial iTristruments ate initAIty rÈcognkSe¢J on a transaction value $ubsequenUy measured al Iheir selllemeni Value with thè excEpb"on of bank loans ￿]ch are 5ubseouently measured al an a￿.Ort..sed wsl us'rtg the effectlve Inte￿St method. 19 GOING CONCERN Th& rnaiti Source of inwTe ￿ grant fJndirrfJ and ￿nI21 income. The tru5te85 Cons￿er tha:. it is appropriate to prepaie the aGwunts on a going coice:"n bas￿ and. consequently. thB 3ccounis do not Iic.'ude any adju5trnenls that would be p.ecassary f the funding income should ￿tse. With regard b th2 securing of income for 2024125 and the untinuing SilPPOrt of fun4ers truslees are Conl￿er.. tb.21 the CenJe remains s going concern. 20 POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS Tha iruslees ¢onshkr that there are no rx)st balance sheet events that irnpa¢t on the fin8ncial statements as presented. 21 CONTROL QF THE COMPANY Control of the company I￿5 Wth th& Volunteer Itustee5 named on Page 1_ Ilb.I C A IT D PBarlow Moor COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IMPACT REPORT 900 23.2024 matrix. ncfe. caci Ofsted Good Provider BMCA CHAIR'S REPORT Another year has flown by and it is an honor again to introduce the Barlow Moor Community Association Impact Report for 2023/2024. 1t'$ always so u plifting to read the yearly impact report and liear about rhe amazing things BMCA has done and the case studies and feedback which show the real difference our services and sUPPOI't have made lo people's lives eiih d?y. The cost_of-livino ci'isis has nol gone aw,4y il has liad such a detrimenial impact on our Service users, and on the Voluntaryand CommLinity sector due to rising need and iiicreased costs 5upportincT people through it has remained high on our agenda. The benefii and advice serdices, food support and well- being activities based here al BMCA are a All of these aclivities and events at Ihe centre lifeline for many and the le3rning and training would not be possible without our fantastic opportunities have a huge impact in supporting volunteers who help to Staff them. We people back into wor k. genuinely appreciate their time and input. A The local Cost of Living Partnership instigated small group of volunteers were able to attend a by BMCA h35 grown from strength to strengLh thank you afternoon te3 With the Lord Mayor of and Inade many connection5 across the city. It Manchester arranged by local councillors. continues to bring together schools, foodbanks, Barlow Moor CommLi nity Association continues housing and health services, councillors and 10 gain respect for its work around Ihe city council officers to work together and plan wa]1 S and we always welcome the chance to work of meeting the challenges facing residents. collaboratively with other organisations to Merseyfest 2023 was brilliantl Thanks to our improve the quality of life, aspirations, 5ife chances and enjoyment of our local resident - staff and volunteers, each year brinus new ideas they are at the forefront of evewhing we do. and flin for hLindreds of local people of all ages on the playing fields. As soon as you step foot into Barlow Moor As always there were lovely get-togethers, Community Centre you know It is a special place playing oui days, music sessions, exciting trips so a big thank you to the bril liant, talented and and our brilliant Christmas festivitie5 were dedicated staff team who make it that way. POPLilar as always. Grateful thanks too to our funders and pariners without whom we would not be able to do the BMCA plays a vit31 role for children and things we do And to all our service users who young people in the community providing make BMCA the fantastic community-focused, many opportunities for them to have new vibrant and welcoming place that it is experiences, make friends, develop confidence and have a safe place to spend lime in. Our play schemes and youth and play sessions and nLirsery provision continue to be popular and well attended. Councillor Joanna Midgley Chair of BMCA P2 UNIVERSAL SERVICES NURSERY Provlding support for our chlldren and famillès 15 at the heart of everything we do at BMCA. Our aim is to provlde our chlldren. with the tools t9 Succeed in the future. We know. Ihai Ihis i8n only be doiie if Ihe family 3s a whole Is SUPPOfted too. Wiihin nursery, our priority Is to creète 3 s3fe. nLirturing environmeni Ihai 311 of our children can develop in personally. socially and physically We provide this through t311or made acLiviiies Ihat are IndividLial to the children and focused on encouraging rhe children to make independeni choiies. These choices included he31thy snacks and drints. what stories they would like to read, whai activities Lhey would like Lo play with and whai bvoi-kb ol ari Ihey would like 10 create At the en(J of Ihe 3cademicyear. OLir children Ihat were due to leave for School are confident In social situations, rnaking their own choices and Independent In self-care YOUTH & PLAY Our projects are always geared towards achieving our outcome5 of young people being happy. safe. successful and healthy and our sessions have been instrumental In advancing the ho115tlc well-bein8 of rhildren and young people. These initiaiive> seme as caialysis lor community cohe510n, enèbling young individuals 10 ioniinbe 10 forge meaningful relationships borh within their peer group and the broader comfflunity Through co113borative effoits 3nd participatlDn In plap.nin& especialli area5 such 3s events. trips 3nd che cinema nights, the youth noi only contribuie to the devèloptnent of these event5 bui also experienie sense of empowerment and recogTrition Thi5 engageffleni fos.ers a more tightly knit 3nd supportive community Ehar acknowledges and values their role. ulrifflately Instilling reelingb of Inclu510n, self-worrh, and a 5en5e of belonging aniong Ihe young people. HEALTH & WELLBEING Provision runs 5 days per week providing yoga. chair- based exercise and our volunteer led T31 Chi 5ession5 which have been really successful, wlth service users ommenting on how mych they are enjoying the lasses and how good they feel afterwards. To celebrate national growing week. our Walk and Talk seNice users planied some Seeds In Ihe community garden of Chorlton Water Park It h3s Oeen realhj rew3rding £eeing th3t their work is m3king the garden 3 nicer SP3ie for the cofflmunity Having Spaces like this Increase5 Cotnffluniiy pride and improve5 people'5 perception of where they live. Gardening 15 an aciiviry thai really b005ts meDtal healih through conneciioTr with narure, fresh air and bringing people togeiher,. the group always really enjoy this elemeni of their walks. P3 UNIVERSAL SERVICES (CONTINUED) ENGLISH CONVERSATION CAFE English Conversatlon Cafe has worked closely wlth ManchestEr ESOL Advlce SeNice to promote our ECC se55ion. This has meanr ihat ai some ses5ioni we have 5UPPOlted over 20 seNces users trom different iOLiniries and iuliures who ill have diverse levels ol EnLilish. MUSIC FOR MINDFULNESS This session ha5 evolved Into a co.learnlng space where members teach each other different Instruments. Wilh support from Royal Northern College of Music volur-teers. Se￿iLe user5 have Laken charge, 105Eerin8 3 naiural environmelli of peer support This strengthenb thè ccimmunity. moiivaies individuals 10 make necessary changes. and ensLJres Iheir voile5 are heard The proaciive feedbèck from aitendees allows us 10 use our funding effecrively. enhaniing Ihe Impaci on confidenie and resilience and empowering fflore users LO creaie1351ing ch8nge in their lives. COMMUNITY- WIDE EVENTS Our events build a sense of unity within rhe local ommunity helping build stronger relationshlps and improve intergeneratlonal relation5hip5. Community wide event5 Ihi5 year have Included Slep Inro Spring, MerseyFeii SpookyFe51, SaTri35 First Stop. Upojcle playing out day and National walk 10 school week. The muslc corner ot Merseyfest tlpisyeorput Glastonbury Into the shudelArt omuzing musicol doyAull of dlverslty of buckgrounds, tultures ¢7nd oges. from 17 to 92, from Chorlton to 8rozil. A mu5ic¢II thrill und uglobol harmony. EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING Our job club has continued to enjoy positive outcomes wlth service users gaining employment In thelr chosen fields. We conttnued to offer 1.1 support and bespoke Indlvldual plans utilising the centre5 full resources to bulld self-beltef and tonfldence. develop spoken Engllsh and galn relevant sk115s. Completing 3 quality audits, inclLJding annu21 Matrix accreditation, we have coniinued to ensure Ihe quality ol our provision in Ile learning hub The external INCFE/CACHEI quality audii for sector specific qualif1C3tions is a new Qfocess Lhar Ihe awarding organisarion has inirgduced and covers Ehe quality of the centre including the processes, policies and procedures, which are In place In line wilh Iheir requirenients. P4 SOCIAL ACTION Our soclal actlon 8roup, launched in April, focuses on Improvlng the wellbeing of lotal resÈdents by tackling envlronmental issues like Iltter, dog fouling. and fly- tlppln& Weve organised Iiiier picks with IKeep Manche5Ler fidy and are in ralks with Chorlion Womble5 for fLltui-e collaboi-aiion. To addi-ess rhese Issues 31 their root. we Invi'.&d BIFFA and Keep Manchester Tidy lo MerseyFesc boosling communiiy morale and engagemenr. Our efforts h3ve increased iommunity pride, empowermeni. and self-worth Volunteers, involved In various a5pecis like our charity shop and services, have gained confidence. resilience, and ownership over rheir environment. drivina lasiing change In cheir lives ane the cornmunity. DEFIB The community ientre Ss proud to announce the addition of a defibrillator to the outside of our bulldlng, located next to the bleed cabinet. LIBRARY Very positlve feedback for our library volunteers when a customer sat15f3ction survey ha5 been carried out across all the Manchester Th15 Iife-saving equipment will be accessible io everyone In th event of a medical emergency. significantly Improving Safety In our area To ensure re>idents feel confident in using IL we will be offering training sessions for local people, equipping rhe community wilh both the tools and the kTrowled8e ro respond There were only two libraries who gained I 00% satisf3Ction and BMCA library was one of Ihèse ACTIVE TRAVEL In 2023. eMCA Introduced a cycllng program to boost physlcal well-being, promote active travel, and help people lower their carbon footprint sustainably. 2024 wlll see the launch of 'BMCA Bike L4brary.' Through Ihe Cycle and Stride scheme. we p3rtTrered wirh TSGM 10 offer Iwo cycle training sessions.'Compleie Beginners. and'confidence Builder., Led by TFGM'S qualified trainers. these session>, which IncI￿Oe bike prov15ion. 3re aicessible to communiry members lacing gcling b3rriers Both sessions received positive feedback, wilh p3riicipanis expressing Increased ionfidence and enjoymeni. One participant. inilially hesitant due to a lack of praLtice. reported feeling ffluih safer and more confident on Iheir bike after Ihe'confidence 8uilder se5510ri. P5 SOCIAL ACTION (CONTINUED) cc I volunteered at thenvrseryin Borlow Moor CommunltyAssociotion usport ojmy Ivérslty plocementAor my clinicul psycholo P05tgrudutrte degree. lfvund thls to be tyn ." eTrrlchitsK leurnlng experlence. I wusgreeted ' wlth incredible klndnessfrom everyone ut the CommunityAssoclution Jelt welcome there froni myfirst duy. The stoff ut Burlow Aloor ure highly committed to muking th15 incluslve und uccessible spoce. und this vtry much evident n the nursery. I w(ys uble to opply whot I hod leurned on my cc+urse in oproAessionolsÈtting . while being constontly supported andencouruged - hythe nurserystaff. IAeel verygruteful to hove been uble to complete myplucement such 4 welcoming 17ndsupportive envffronment, und l om very uppreclotlve ol the enllghtening experiencgs I hove gained concerning both the duy-todoyprocesses ut the nursery os well os the CommunityA550ClUtion as o whole. MMU student )? cc When I retlredfrom workin sotitsl core. I decided to do some voluntÈ*ring. Ideully in the ureu where I Ilved. I knew I wunted to be involved wlth people G¢nd so I began u secrchfor u role thot would be useful but olso something thut I wouldgnjoy. ltt Jonutrry2024 Isuw the ¢7dvertAor volunteer5 Qt Chorlton 5¢7tellite library which 15 Wlthin Borlowmoor Communlty Centre. After on intervlew with g montrger ond o memberof staIf, myfvr5t se551011 WQS ot the beglnnlng ofFebruory2024. T¢ikingon tsny new tosk cun be o chollengel I didn't wont to mess things up und wonted toget things right. I needn't huve worrled. I very quickly picked up whot o supportive environment It WQ5. 1 w05 shown whut to do Lynd ony concerns I h¢rd quickly disuppeored. Although the librury volunteers ore u$tsully there on their own, the BAICC stuff ore oll verylnvolved ¢7nd I wouldsuy the librory voltsnteeris port OA the wider team within the centre. A couple of weeks ¢7fter ljoined there wus initlotlve to pick up rubbish in the t7reo ¢7round the centre. I wos oble to do u short period out ond ubout in the community- What wos very cleor w05 the commitment the teom and volunteers huwe to all ospects In the orea where Trve Ilve. Around the time I hod joined there had been u suThey on hovv Ilbrary users viewed the servlce. The feedbock w05 verypositive Indeed, 100% 54tisfuctlonF The libraryhus stoyed open rnainly due to the commitment of the volunteers. In recognition of this the teom ot BMCC orgunisedo meeting with locul counclllors. st?ff und the volunteers. Feedbock wusgiven to the volunteers und u surprise cake shured. It wus o greut woy to ucknowledge the port the volunteers pl¢iy in the tentre. Although l um ofvirlynew member to the volunteergroup. l olreadyfeel estobllshed there. I have enjoyedfeellngpurt of o teum who hopefully moke ts smallbut positive imputt on the live5 oAlocol people, comting Into the librury Gnrf the centre. l om reully enjoylng my time ut the centre und eath week l om leornlngmorel I definitelyrerommend wolunteerlng to ¢Yny oAmylrieAds who ore thinking oboutit. )? Llbrary volunteer P6 REDUCING THE IMPACTS OF POVERTY BMCA collaborates with over 40 external partners to addre55 the cost-of.living crisis through a neighbourhood-focused approach. Our frontline staff implement the outcomes of these partnerships. providing a variety of services that support local residents holistically. This approach helps reduce the impact of the crisis by increasing awareness of available benefits and support. offering knowledge on low-cost meals, and improving acces5 to broader services withln the community. cc Fomilie5 ure struggling more ond more In the communiry undore coming to schools Aor help ondsupport, I wonted to expand my knowledge on support In the oreu so Ifeltequipped to help thefomilies in need. l 0150 Wanted to work toword5 not only helping thefcmilies my school but the wider Community. The rost oAliving portnership 5hore5 myp05sion und drive for both and works towards reol chunge on widerscule thun I could hove imagined. ENHANCED SUPPORT SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPORT Wlth the expansion of our Financial, Informatlon. Advice, and Guidance 5es5igns, we've been able to assist more individuals. Durlng the summer holldays, we provided school uniforms to local famllles struggllng wlth the cost of li¥ing. IAany of these families face daily challenges In meeting basic needs. and Ihe added expense of new school uniforms can creare signifiL3nt siress. This IDit1311ve helped ease rhat burden, ensuring children have the proper uniforms to siarr the school year on equal ity)ting wilh Iheir peers and acces5 Ihe same opportunities. As51Stance with completing forms such as Perstsnal Independence Ptymeni, Disability Liwng Allowance. and Attendance Allowance, as well as providing tailored housing and benefit support This seNice has significantly impacced lives by ensiiring people receive all Ihe beDelir5 thelre eniiiled 10 3nd by helping with essenLial forms (hat many find challenging to compleie. REFRESHIREBRAND Our food proylslon, once primarily serving those over 60, has reached a more diverse group with the launch of our'community Livlng Room., Th15 in1tiaiive has expaTrded our complimeniary lunch service5 10 Include breakFast, aimed 3t those who mighi othenmse go without a hoi meal due to r151ng energy and food costs. Tbese sessions run Monday to Friday, followed by social afternoons Fee,Yback hai been posirive, wilh comments like, Thonkyou 50 muchAor my lunrh,. the loodhere Is Lylwoys lovely." ¢1 rnarldèa t￿1 v I>Cr VISION OF AN ANTI-POVERTY COMMUNITY , £1305 IN SCHOOL HOLIDAY VOUCHERS 652 SUPERMARKET VOLICHERS 155UED 188 SUPPORT PACKS CHRISTM KEY ORGANISATIONS IN OUR PARTNERSHIP kAkL0.￿ HAIL Southway MANCHESTER CITYCOUNCIL Manchester Local Care Organi5ation MANCHESTER }1 SECONDAFIY PRU L4d&bvry PEnnyPlan P8 DRIVING CHANGE CONSULTATION FOR 5 YEAR PLAN HATE CRIME AWARENESS VIDEO / DIVERSITY DAY Sinte May 2023 we have been consulting lotal people on what they wantèd in the short. medium and long term for new idea5 and improvéments to the Services we offer, enabling them to give feedback and have Input into the Strategic direction of our 5 year plan. We secured some additional funding to complete a 4 week project around hate crime awareness. wlth the young people researching the toplc and then creatingjumpers, t shirts. flyers, banner5, Posters and a ¥ldeo for youtube, aimed at highlighting hate crime awareness and how to report it. Consulring wiih rhe community on Iheir preferences and need5 from ienie¢s services Is a ifui131 slep iow3rds ire3ting a more rèsponsive and effeciive support system By actively inVo￿￿1￿s people In shaping the Se￿ice5, li enipowers thetn lo t3ke ownership of Eheir environment This process f051er5 a more engaging, Inclusive, people centred atmosphere. ensuring Iha( Ihe seNiie5 are beiier iailored LO meei Lheir evolving requiremenis. uliimately leading ro a more beneficial and enriching experience ffor all ifjvolved. They (hen volunieered at Ihe centres'diversity dty event. where the youth zone held a playing out day and showcased Ih.e video and maieri81s they had created This projert noi only raised awareness about haie crimes but also empowered our young Participan￿ to 3ciively contribute to social ch3nge. fosiering a Sense of responsibility and advocacy within ihe community. COST OF LIVING WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP Our suctess In addresslng the cost-of-llvlng trlsls has led to our involvement in the city-wide research project. 'Building arb Anti-poverty Community." Th15 projeci has highlighted Ihe importance of collaboration and reduiing duplicaiion. It revealed thai while some areas have abundant food support, rhey lack aicess 10 employmeni suppori. 3dvice, educaiion, and benefit assisiance. 8MCA Is reLognised as a proactive organisaiion Ih31 valLies partnership. This year. our collabor31ion wilh Something to Aim For and Manchester CeDtral Food Bank has showcased our skills and opened doors for future research opportunities. Ptroneer House High School is a coeducational special school located in the Northern Moor area of Manchester. This year as well as volunieering In the centre In both ihe kiichen and library students have been working on developing a community cafe within the grounds of l.ye school to en3blÈ students 10 learn skills readying Ihem for the workplace Skills have Iniluded reiail. cash handling and LU5tomer se￿iCe with 3 number completing t)arista iraining. In order to13uTrch their new cèfe'The Strawberry Fox" Pioneer House Studen￿ joined us for our annual Merseyfest celebraiion providing refreshments throughout rhe day. their headreacher left the following gootsle review-. CITY OF SANCTUARY Thls year has seen increased demand for support around homelessness, temporary accommodatSon and asylum. We have 5rrengthened our partnership with City of Sanctuary who support a5yluffl seekers 3nd iefugeES in Manche5rer. some living localw In rempDr3ry 3ccommodation We have seen gradual increase in asyluffl seeker5 and Ihose in iemporary accommodaiion accessing our provision. The positive Impaci on menial healih of getting oui of Ihe hotel Is h4Jge due 10 overcrowding. liiile opportunity (0 socialise, lack of lunds,13nguage and cultural barriers. very low confidence and fears of 5tigmatisation. Our provision has given the opportunity 10 improve Eng115h ènd Iniegrate culturally, 85 well a5 ifflproving wellbein& confidencè and 3cce55 lo prospeas. Attended MerseyFes¢fvr thefirst tffme todoy ond thoroughly enjoyed its The plonning und orgtsnlsotlon of the event wus seamless, it wus evNdentArom entry to exit thut relut10175hip5 were built on strongloundotions and there WQ5 Ull t71truistic Anvestmeftt, not only in the ommunityitself, but in euch indlvlduol wlthln it. BMCA kindlygave Pioneer House High School Students on involuoble opportunity to promote their new coAe und community hub s well US Glrtively demon5trote themselves as cupuble. dedicG¢ted ond employoble. The whole doy buzzed with belongiJ7g every person I spoke to hud been positively imparted by the centre und Fts stuff in some (or many) woys. Thffs is u testimony to the commitment they hove to improving lives. increusing opportunitties ojpd sharingsuccesses. An ethos th¢Tt tis us in5pjfLrtionul us they ore posslonute. CASH FIRST We have secured additional fund1ng rhis year io enable us to make a stronger emphasis on 3 c3sh firsi 3pproach In tertns of food distribution moving 10 a 5￿permarket voucher cheme enabling more choice, meeting diverse needs and empowering people. P9 VIBRANT COMMUNITIES CASE STUDY* The service user initially came to the center after recently arriving in the UK. seeking to improve their spoken English as they were eager to find employment. AJ-hey ity*niif.Jed voILirieerin& their riiiken Epgli>l'. Impio¥ed. and they I￿ It Tgey %kared ttieij P35510n lor cooking and expressed iDreresi Iv pieparing looky Irom their home country for oihers to enw. line wth our policy. they cornp￿ted .4 Level 1 course In Preparing to Work in Schools. 'ew. fi,r'.tr.~ th&r knowieage. and continue Irnprotring rheir written and spoken English. Ouring Ihe course. Ihey ITlterviewed for a parr-ttrne role. and we worked togeiher LO eps Jr￿-.be￿ wor v.roll proc￿re￿ The Interyiew was 5uccessfvI. and they received an offer. Despiie itte part-11 ra[Jr￿ L)1 Ihe role, they chose to CDntsnue volunieering and atrending courses. After completing ,.I'.anced po the Level 2 Support Work in Schools and Collegès course. O.,.ring rtieil ilfst appoinrryeni. thty eAPfessed 3 de51re 10 enhance rheir Ep.glish IhroL.'gk ￿oI{Jn[eerl￿g and PLis¥ibl!' eniolling in some cour TheY'￿er￿.Au1[a Shy and spoke softly allerg,, j.harf nes) ceit"ficèie. enatikng them to cook ip our kirrhen Th¢ty 0￿1(kIY became a reg'Jlai volunieer . Ihe kiichen, working alongS￿e our community chel and prepanng éeliciou5 food for community events. including a dwersity day They also sought supporr In job applications. including CV writing and .) exploied rlie QPPClliiiiiTr Ic>r rtrem to volunteer at the Library, Ich they were enthusiasiic about They began working wilh an experienced volunieer 10 learn th0￿ the library operared. acquiring new skills ènd understanding Ehe proce55es invofved. discussed how acquiring additional This approach ha5 been high Lereficial for both mOlFnOual and the centre. employment prospecrs. They agreed WHITEHOUSE PROJECT A5 part of our outreach efforts, we recently launched a new project on the Arrowfield estate. based at ¢he Whitehouse. YOUTH-LED CINEMA NIGHT This Iniiiative provided us with an OPFQrtunity to engage wirh local residents io understand their need5 and preferences We consulted with Ihe community to Ideniify Ihe rypes of support and activitie5 they desired, which allowed us ro tailc>r the projecr io address these need5. The project offered a varieD/ of activities. Iniluding cooking sessions, craft workshops. Informalional sessions, 3nd cake and conver5aiion gatherings. Although participation has been fflodesl, Ihe evenis have successfully provided 3ttendee5 wirh valuable infofmaiion and led to several Individuals being referred 10 additional services. We or8anised a youth-led clnema night durlng the play session. Empowering our young participants, they look charge of every aspect, from de51gning rickets and posiers 10 planning and shopping lor conleccioneries. They held a peei poll to deiermine the film ol tho nighi and helped us transforrn our space Into a makeshift cinema. complete with a projector To add 3 unique tOLJch. we provided rhe young people wilh monopoly money, 10 inierail Wlth volunieer vendor5. during the lilffl. ireaiing an immersive experienie. Thss cinerna nighr nor only showcased the Ealents and leadership skills of our youih bui also fosiered a sense of cornmunily and crearivity. highlighting their creativity and camaraderie. and the poieniial lor joy and collaboraiion even in Ihe Overall, the project has contributed to reducing loneliness and i£olaiion, enhancing residenrs. 3wéreness of available seNices, and Improving their menial well-being pio WALKING ROUNDERS WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK Th55 year we secured funding for our flr5t walklng rounders session. in response to prevlou5 request5 for walklng sports from service user5. Our projKt for National Walk to school Week has been Incred4bly successful and has had a posltlve tmpact on our communlty in Several ways. Through our po¥ier5 and piitures, we 3imed ro promote the benefiis of w31king to school and eniourage more children 10 adop)t Ih15 heal(hy habit. We aitned 10 Inspire our yOLin people lo embrace physic313itivity and prioriiise walking as a form of exercise. By discussing the long-ierm benefits of alkIn￿ to Sihool. we have demonstrated Ihai Il Is nor on a he31thy option but also an enjoyable and social 3L1iVIty. We had conversations abouf how regular physic31 aclivity. like walking. improves c&rdiova5cul3r ke31th, boosr5 ￿ental well-being. and helps rnaintain a healthy Iilesryle By starting this habii early In life, we are setting the foundaiion for a healihier future ror Ihe children in our community. This has encouraged more families to incorporate walking Into Iheir daily roulines. leading to a more active comrnuniiy ovei-all. Walk'ing to school Is an eC0-fr￿endIY aliernative ro driving or usints other forms of trèn5port 11 wa> Important lor us to emphasi5e Ihis aspect In keeping with our sense of social 3CtioTr, and In doing $0 our project h35 helped Insiall a sense ol environmencal responsibiliiy among Ihe children. By choosip,g Lo w31k, they conii-ibuie 10 reducing air polluiion and congestion around schools. creaiing a cleaner 3nd 531er environment for ￿eryone. and Just as Imwrtani grwing our young people 3 Sense of Bchievement and beioming part of something bigger 10 help Iheir cofflmuni(y We delivered Ihe session with che sutbport of a volunteer who h35 a background as a sports coach and has experience with w3lkin(T SPOfES specifically. Tlièir support aiid enthusiasm made the 4ctivity more enjoyable, and meany we were able 10 3dapi the session io the Individual needs ol Ihe seThice user5 who 8rtended SPORTSPROGRAM The young people were Snvolved in creatlng a sports program, they went through the plan we had created and researched thè resources needed, they used Amazon to select all the equipment we needed for the new sPQrts program we had created. We have also now starred dodgeball. football and basketb311 on fhursday evenings. as well as Inci"easeLI and Iniproved how we play these games In ihe iurior gen session on Mondays and Thursdays. Implementing Ihese benefiis Ihe young people by enhancinc their overall experiènce and helping Eo improve Iheir physiial fitness aiid coordinaiion. while promoiing ieamwork and social skills. ARCHERTYPE - ARCHERY/DODGEBALL HYBRID ACTIVITY As an exten51on to our trip program whlch included trampolining, Ice skatlng and 80 kèrtlng. we introijuced "Archertype." a dynamic ArcherylDodgeball hybrid actFVIty. Thi> exhilarating experienie noi only provided an adrenaline rush but also fosters ieamworl straiegic thinking. and physical fiiness By activety involving (he young people in rhe planning 3nd execution of this adventure, we witnessed positive outcomes such as enh3nced and learning new sk-ills, increased confidence. and 3 Strong sense of carnaraderie. The Archeriypp act-.vity promotes physical firnes>, teamworl and b005ts self-esteem. conLributing 10 the overall per50n31 development and ho115tic wellbeing of our young panicipant5 P11 POSITIVE CHANGE 178 CHILDREN RECEIVING TOYS AT (HRISTIAAS 670 ACCESSED COMMUNITY LUNCNES * Hg (# &¢£fy krf ny dcJ/ i r/*/ Alpei I R ts/fts/ y /f6, e/th,l rn/ WÉ LWI 70 51M CARDS ISSUED 24 MUBILE DEVICES • ¢tvW7b¥3ty IITffl, til Ihol /JP Ik ckrf rth o frpr/￿ &J /h /&tr k £b/£ /k of *• pl /SWA h34 n¥ 47 Im i 210 PEOPLE AffENDED TRIPS 557 FOODBANK VOUCHERS ISSUED 14AI¥ rH/ fvk fo /h •- Community work isn't just about lending a helping hand: it's about creating lasting change. So what if it's just one small act? That one act can ripple through a community. inspiring others and transforming lives. P12 4204 VOLUNTEER HOURS 95 ACTIVE VOLUNIEERS 31 GAINEO EMPLOYMENT 83 PEOPLE STAYING ACTIVE 106 GAINED ACCREDITED QUALIFICATIONS/ TRAINING 114 ACCESSEO FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROVISION 219 PEOPLE STAYING CONNECTED £47.505 IN SOCIAL VALUE "From reuli5ing I h47d seriou5 issues regording rnoney. housing. fvod undloneline55. BMCA picked me up undg¢7ve me the support I neerfedmeoning thot l am stlll here todoy," ￿e said He now accesses the plaiè loJr limes a week dnd supporTS Ihe Music for Mindrulness group every Friday lieipirtgpgLTholo 11(E BMC4 helppd mg,. -BMCA is probobty the one ond on place thot reollyunderstond the word tommunty. they embroce Ilves rreote relutffonships und Jriendship5," 531d james -Providing 5UPPQrtfrom simply beingAed. to deyeloping 5ki115 ¢7nd creuting conftidence. Every person who turns up wt71ks Out 7009& more confiden¢ ond independent knowing they re c¢7redfor and come buck time and time ogoln.- CHRISTMAS DAY P13 CEO STATEMENT Every year our impact report Is a wonderful opportunity to Stop and look back on the previous 12 months reflecting on the work we have done, the opportunities we have Identified and the amazing successes of our staff, volunteers and service users. During whai ha5 been anoiher difficult year for everyone we have seen our serviies grow successfully. meering Ihe increased need cau>ed by the cost-of-livintl crisis From food parce15 and school Uniform to Ytstsa and Bingo our 5t3ff and volun(eers have strived to provide help. Support and light reliet to Ihe people of Mer£eybanK. Esiace and beyond. In a recent funding 3pplicarion Beiky and I were trying 10 illusirate why Is so succe551ul ai what we do. with an office covered In flip ch3rt P3per and many aiiempis 10 describe what we do we f51)ally landed on Ihe Idea of b3kinu 3 cakel Now I know this sounds strange. bul lei me e¥plain. you see Ihe cake Is the end produci. Ihe ouicotne If you like After 311 the hard work 15 done land the pots 3re W3shedl you get co enjoy what YOLJ have created and so for us Ihe cake 15 the impaci, the hanges we See In people 2nd in our community. So, whèt are ihe Ingredients I hear yOLi abkl Well as always, we are happy to help- we decided on a simple recipe with onhj four Ingredienis g8s- For us these are our Unwersal 5erwices- our daily delivery, the Ihing5 you expect 10 see here ai Flour- The necessary ingredient that binds everything togeiher, for us ihis is Reducing the lrnpacts cf Poi':rrg- I'/irliou-. LITris bYor< we cant expeci ro be successful in any of the orher areas. actiwries and fiocial afternoon5 Butter- Thi5 15 the richness that comes from wider community projects that we call Social Attion- our corrimunityforums. volunteering opportunrciei charity shop and bike library. Mllk the element that changes everything and this is our Driving Change- our p3rtne15hip worl our advocacy and our collettive voice. As you have read ihrough the ifflpact report you will have seen Ihese ingredient5 laid out in more detail and hopefully you will agree Ihat (he proof is most definitely in Ihe pudding. well as all the baking. this year we were able to spread our wings a little further wilh Ihe introduction ol our partnership with Manchester Centr31 FoDdbank and Something To Aim For, joining them to address increasing need across Manchester through Iheir Building An Anii-Poverty Communiry Proieci. This project not only Increased BMCAS visibility across the City bui enabled us 10 furiher develop our paftner5hips ensurifig 3 truly holistic approach to the support we provide Following on from Ihis projeii and the ioniinued success of our own cost of li￿ng partnership we were also ifiviteo to take part in a research project with Ihe University of ￿lanChester further ensuring Ihai our role as advocaie lor local people IS successful In Influencing change on a larger scale. Moving into a new 5-year business plan we are excited lor ihe future. we have a solid (eam of £t3ff and volunreers who we know will continue ro sirive to be the best for rheir cofflmunity And now on to 2024/2S- lets do thisl 255 DAYS OVER 19.000 HOURS 849 INDIVIDUALS OF FACE TO FACE ACCESSED PROVISION DELIVFRY rE￿11Es AT E¥=, This year we said a fond farewell to four of our long standing board members. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to BMCA over many years. PHIL DAVIES CHRISTINE DAVIES ANNE PILKINGTON LUKE HODGES ACTI¥ITies AT 1+1*￿￿/ TO OUR rou ￿ FUNDERS Manehèster Local Care Organlsation MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MCRactive Trusthouse Charlt8ble Foundatio GoodThings Foundation THE IOGhoni& eHARITA8LE TRUST Garfield Weston COMMUNITY FUND FOUNDATIQN FOREVER MAMCHESTER Southway fl ENGLAND P-15 Website 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M217NT Donate T: 0161446 4805 www.bmcaltd.co.uk Rp5151?red Ch3fity, No 114?217