BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07476646 IENGLANDI REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1142217 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ]ton Jone8 Lld TIA COrr￿u￿1ty knunlancy Setvi(x Business Centre Aberts Str881 Oldham BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07476646 IENGLANDI (England & Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 1142217 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 DEXPAG PAGE No. TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 10-20 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Appandr IMPACT REPORT BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UMITED Rèport ot the trustee5 for thè year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees p¥esent thelr annual dlrectors, report and financial statements of the charlty for the year ended 31. March 2025 whlch are also prepèred to meet the requlrements ft)r a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The fTnan£ial stètements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companle5 A¢t 2(106, the Memorandum and Artlcles of Association, and the Accountln8 and Reportin8 by Charitles.. Siatement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparlng their accounts In attordance with the Flnancial Reportlng Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Irelan¢J IFRS 1021 leffecttve I January 20191. R8ference and adrnlnlstratlve Informatlon Charity Name.. Barlow Moor Community Association Limlted Charity Number.. 1142217 Company No: 07476646 Dlrectors and trust￿5 The dSrectors of thè tharltable comparhy (the charltyl are Its trustees for the purpose of tharlty law. The trustees and officers SPTving during the year and SIn￿ the year end were as follows.. Ms Joanna Midgley IChaSrl Mrs Michelle Hod8es (Treasurer Ms Helen Sharples (Company Secretary) Mis5 Clover Hudson (Vice Chairl Mr George c￿M￿S Rev. Thomas Phlpp5 Key Management Pgrsonnel,. Trustees and Diréctors Ms Joanna Midgley Chair of Trustees Senlor ManèÉers'. Ms Rebecca Elliot, Ms Toni Toner Mlss Phllornena Sales Reglstered Offl(e 23 Merseybank Avenue, hllanchester, M217 Independènt Examlners Comrnunlty Accountancy 5ervlce Llmlted The Grange, Pilgrlm Drive, 8eswick, Manthe5ter Mll 3TQ Bankers CoDperative Bank plc, l Balloon StreeL Manchester, 4EP Epworth Investment Management. 9 Bonhill Street, London, EC2A 4PE BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED Oblectlves ond actlvlties The purposes of the charity are.. to promote the benefit of the inhabltants of Barlow Moor and Its envlron5 wlthout distinctton of sex, sÈxual orlertation, race or of polltical, religious or other oplnlon by as50clatin8 tO8ether the said inhabltants and the local authoritSes, voluntary or oiher organi5ations In a cornmon effort to advancÈ Èducatlon to provide facllitie5 in the interests of soclal welfare for recreation and lelsure time occupation with the object of Improving the condition of lrfe for the said inhabltants. • to secure the establishment of a community ￿ntre and to malntain and manage the same whether alone or In cooperation with any local authority or other person or body in furtherance of thèse objects, and such other purposes as may be charitable according to the law of England and Wales and to relleve the poverty of the publlc in England by the provision of free and confidentlal Information about charitable, voluntar¥, health and publlc services. The trustees confirm that they havè referred to the CFiarlty Commi5slon's ÉuidaThce on public beneflt when reviewln8 the Charity's alms and objectives, In plannin8future activitles, and setting the policles for the year. Barlow Moor CommunltyAssotlatlon IBMCA) adopts a hollstlc, community-led approach to tackllng poverty, recognlsing that deprivation Is not only about a lack of Intome, but also a laek of opportunlty, access, anil cholce. We support individuals and familles across generations through early interventlon, wraparoLJnd support, and Inclusive actlvtties that bulld resillence, redu isolatlon, and promote long-term wellbeing. Our charitable purpose is delive¥ed throuBh four interconnected strands of work.. l. Heahh and Wellbelng We deliver a robust programme that supports both day-t041ay challenges ènd long-term resiliern￿'. Early Interventlon ahd enhanced support= Intersive l..1 support for Sndlvlduals faclng financial hardshlp, hou5irg Insecurlty, or complex needs. This Includes benefit advlce, budgetin& and crlsls response. Cost-o¥f-Ilvlng suppoit.. We lead thè local cost-of-living partnership, coordlnate anti-povÈrty Inltlatlves, and Influence nelghbourhood-lèvel change. Food and fuel poverty rellef: Daily warm hub, communlty kitcherb. ernergency food parcels, foodbank referrals, and school unlform project5. Physlcal and mental heBlth.. Yoga, Tai Chi, chalr-ba5ed exerdse, walk & talk, 3nd creatlve therapies. Social sessions illclude Men's Dell, Muslc for Mindfulness, befrlendFng, and seasonal wellbelng events Ilke'step Into Sprin¢ and Winter Warmer." 2. Cornmunlty Development We empower local people to Shape servlces and lead change: Drlving Change: Commvntty tonstjltatlon and Communlty Forum, enabling resident5 to relnvest ill thelr neighbourhood. Spdal Adlon.. Volunteer-led delivery of OUT ch3r4ty shop, garden. blke projert, and communlty library. Residents also lead Iltter ptcks and youth-led social action. BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED Communlty Events.. We foster coheslon through Indusive events like Merseyfest, Spookeyfest, Santa's Flrst Stop, and Play Streets, reclaimin8 public space for children and famllle5. 3. Advlce. Educatlon, Tralnlng & Employmènt We provide a comprehenslve pathway from crlsls to confldence.. Matrix.accredited IAG.. TaSlored advlce on benefits, housln& and financial resillence, Including In-work support and budgetlng. Employment support.. Job Club. CV workshops, inteNiew prep, and quarterly job fairs. Informal learnlng.. Courses communication, teamwork, and posltive thinking. Accredlted qualiflcatlon5'. In-house NCFE/cache qualiflcatlons in Support Work In Schools, Retail, Customer Service, and Volunteering. Certlflcates in Food Hygiene, First Ald, Safeguarding, and more. Bèslc skllls.. English ConversalSon Café, Everyday English and Maths, and dlgltal skills through our Dlgl Drop-ln. 4. ChlldrÈn and Youn# People We offer whole family 511PPOrt for children and fam511es'. Early Ye?rs.. Until 18 July 2025 H 30-place nursery for 24-year-olds offerln8 15 hours per week. Pla¥ and chll(k?re.' Free open4ccess play and hollday schemes for 5-12s. Youth provislon.. Weekly sessions for 11-14s and 13+ age Bfoups, focu51ng oll personal development, wellbein& and social action. Wlder Communlty Offer Our cerntre is a trusted hub for the community and hosts a range of extern31 servlces includlng Narcotics Anonymous, Cltlzens Advice. Credit union, Be-well, local counullors and MP5 suwBerles, and prlvate hire for commurlty events. We èlso organise excursions, resldential trips, and communSty lunches. Current Flnandal Context BMCA Is currently faclng si8nvfic8nt finantlal Pressu￿ due to rlslng operational costs and reduced long-term fundlng comrnitrnents. Despite this, demand for our 5ervlces conliDues to grow. We are aC￿vety 5Èèking support to sustain and expand our core programmes, ensuring that local people contonue to have ac￿$5 to the trusted, compassionate, and Ilfe-changing 5UPPOYt they need. At the time of preparlng and publishing this finantial statement (for the year eETrded 31 March 20251, It Is confirmed that the early years provision operated by the orgènisatlon has formally c105ed as of 18th July 2025, In Ilne wkth a comprehenslve business case review taken earlier In the year. The closure pertained solelyto the nursery element of the organlsatlon's operarlons and was undertaken due to sustainability and viability con￿rnS o￿lINed in the formal business case. As a result of the closure. three redundancle5 have taken place, affectlng staff dlrectly involved in the dellvery of the nursery provlslon. The totsl cost of redundancy payments wa5 £4,294, and thls has been provlded for wlthin the financial ststements for the year ending 31 March 2025. BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY A550CIATION UMITED Strudure. governance and mjnagement Barlow Moor Communlty A5soclatlon Limlted Is a company limlted by guarantee governed by its Memorandum arnd Artitlès of Association dated 22, December 2010. It Is registered a5 a charltv wlth the Charity Commission Idated 2nd June 20111. Appolntment of trustees As set out in the Artirles of As50clation trustees are elected annually by the member5 of the charitable company attending the Allnual General meeting. Each year one third of the trustee5 Shall ret5re from offlce by rotation based on ihe longest stsndlng and offer themselves for re-election. Trustee Inductlon and tralnln8 Trustees are given information about their role and Tesponsibilltles on first being appointed. They are also glven a copy of the con5titutlon, Information about stafflng and management, and are shown copie5 Of pollcy documents. Once appointed to subgroups they ale glven further Information on fundifig, system5 etc, and are trained in relevant Pro￿dureS leg. Bank re¢onclllatlor¢ and other Quickbooks procedures for the treasurerl. Organ15ation The board of trustees admlnisters the charlty. The board normally meet bl-monthly. A Centre Management Team are appolnted by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity. Reloted partiès and co-oporatlon wlth other organisatlons None of our trustees receive remuneration or otheT benefit from their work as a trustee wlth the charlty. ADV connectlon between a trLSStee or 5enlor manager wf(h any seTvi¢e providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relatlonship wlth related party. Payments to related parties are dlsclosed in Note 14 to the accounts. A revlew of our achSevemènts and pèrformance The main achievements durlng the yÈ3r are set out in the Impact Report In the Appendlx. Fknandal rèvlew The charity had ended the year with income totallln8 f542,6￿)12024 £620,113). Expenditure increased to £576,512 frorn £530,754 with most of this comlng from Testrlcted funds. This left a deftdt of £33,91212024 surplu5 of E89,359}. Unrestdcted resèrves at the year end, were £131,382 down from £168,003 in 2024. Investment powers and pollcy The trustees, havlng regard to the liquldlty ￿qUireMents of operating the charity, have kept avallable funds In an interest bearing dèposlt account. Reserves pollcy and golng concern The balance held In unrestricted reserves at 31" March 2025 was £131,382 of whlch £127.710 is free reserves. after allowlng forfunds tied up It7 tanglljlè fixed assets. The charity has deslgnated £14,753 BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED of this to support specific activities and Capital items. Restrirted reserves totalled £144,247 with £86,964 relating to fixed assets Ispentl and £57,283 relatiFig to revenue. The tru5tee5 aim to establish and maintain free reserve5 in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately four months of charitable expenditure Icurrently £191,000) The trustee5 consider that thi5 level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. Currently free reserves stand at just under 3 months running costs. Having regard to the 25126 budget and supplemented by the general fvnds the tru5tee5 consider that the charity is a going concern. Income of £309,417.00 ha5 been confirmed for 2025126. Risk management The trustees have conducted 8 review of the major risks to which the charity Is exposed and system5 have been established to mitigate those risks. Where apprOpr￿ate, systems or procedures have been e5tabli5hed to mitl8ate the risks the charity face5. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff. volunteers, young people, other service users and visitors. Trustees responsibilities in relation to thè Ilnanclal ststements The charity trustees (who are also the directors of Barlow Moor Community Association Limited for the purposes of comp3ny lawl ar& r&5pon5ible for preparin8 a trustees, annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stand3rds (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practicel. Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which Eive a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable comp3ny and of the Incoming resource5 and application of resources. including the income and expenditure. tsf the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to.. Selert suit3ble accounting principles and then apply them con51Stentlv,' Observe the methods and principle5 in the applicable Charities SORP,. Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., State whether applicable accounting 5tand2rds have been followed, subject to any material departure5 that must be discltssed and explained in the financial statements,. Prepare the financial staternents on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume th3t the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that di5c105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of th& charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the asset5 of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. By order of the board of tru5tee5 air Ms joanna Midgley Date.. Ii/of 2025 INDEPENDEI LYT fi,XAMINEI R'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BARLOW OOR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION LIIIAITED I report on the accounts of the company for th¢ Year Ended 31° March 2025, which aiE set out on tMge5 7 to 20. Respeetlve responsibilities of Iru5Éee5 8nd examiner The trustee5 (who are also th¢ directors of the company for the purposes of company law) ai responsible f(¥r the prepaiation of the account5. The ti'uslees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under section 144121 of the Chai'ities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent exatnination is needed. The charity is i'equired by company law ta prepare aeerued accounts and l am qiialified to undertake the exatnination by being a qiialified meinbci. of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Having satisfied Inyself that the charity is not subje¢t to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it js rriy responsibility to.. examine the accoiint5 undeT section 145 of rhe 201 l Act to follow thc procedures laid down in the general Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under sectinn 145(b) of the 2011 Act. and to state whether particulaT fftatte￿ have come to Iny attention. Basis of kndependent examin¢i s report My examination was cai'ried out in accordance with the general DiiEclions given by th¢ Charity CommisSlOll. An examinaiion includes a review of the accoiinting records kept by the ¢hai'ity and a coiiipar150n of the accounts presented with those rttord5. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the awounts, and secking explanations from you as trustees concerning afty such matters. The procedures undertaken do not pix>vide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and conseqLJently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair view. and the repoil is limited to those matters set out in the slalement below. Indepcndcnt exgminer's statement In conneclion with Iny examination, except as shown b¢low, no rnatter has come to my att¢ntion'. I l) which gives Jn¢ reasonable ￿￿se to believe that ID any material i'espebt Ihr requireinents to keep aceouniing records in accordance with section 386 of the Conipanie5 Act 2006. and to prepare accounis which accoixi with tlie accoiiiiting iEGords, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Conipanies Act 2006. , and with the inrihods and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice= Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been mel; or 121 to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeJ¥tanding of the accounts to be reached. James Hilton Jones FCCA Hillon-joncs Ltd Va CotnTnunity Accountsncy Seryi¢e Hollinivood Busine55 Ceni Albert Street Oldharn OL8 3QL Date: I ILI Septemttr 2025 B*ALOW MOOR COMMUNITY A8SOCIATIOII iJMhTEIJ STATEME￿ OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 lin¢lwJing Incom8 and expenditure account) Year End Yw ETrdod 31 31 M¥r¢h Ilirch2026 2024 R•B1￿Ctod FMdB 2028 2026 Not8$ INCOME FROM Donations 8 L89aL¥e5 Donation In ￿nd ChsrilBble a¢lNit￿S Olher TradirvJ Aclivil Inveslment Income 735 1D,132 24,000 385,922 10.867 24,OCO 477.871 23,28e 6,576 2.684 24.OCO $60,527 27,927 5,075 91,949 23,261 6,576 TOTAL INCOME 420.059 S42,600 620.113 RESOURCES EXPÉNDED Co$ts of Raising Fund5 Gr8ftls N4ade Charitable AGlivilies 11474 12,474 2,130 561.9Cb8 11.506 6,370 512,878 2,130 415,561 14S.347 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 158,821 417.691 576.512 530.754 NET INCOME IEXPENDITUREI & NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR Gr08s Transfor be￿ten fuvth 136,2801 133.9121 89.359 16 13411 341 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS TOTAL FUND8 BROU¢HTFORWARD 16 168.003 141.538 3D9,541 220,182 TOTAL FLWDS CARRIÈD FORWARD 18 144 247 275 629 309 541 TIK8 $tal￿Trt of financial acb'wlie5 indud8$ all gain$ t0888s in the year. All incomi resourc85 8lld resourcès expended deri¥8 from Conti￿Ul￿g activ￿￿. Th8 ￿leS on paBgs 10 to 20 form partof these acwJnis. IIOOR COMMUNITY ASSOCLAT1014 LMirrED REG CO NO 07476648 ALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 202S 2025 2024 Not85 FIXED ASSErs Tangibk Assets 10 90.636 96.135 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors CaBh at Bank and in Hand 21.821 259 499 281.320 19.360 258.172 277,532 LiABILrnES.. Arnounts falling du& ithm ￿ar 12 96.327 64 126 NETCURRENT ASSETS 184.993 213.4C TOTAL ASSETS 275.629 309.S41 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARtrY Restrictsd Incoma Funds Unr8strict&* Incor￿ Funds TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 16 144,247 131382 275 829 141,538 168 003 For the yeai in que5tlon the Company %WdS entiued lo the exemption from audit under section 4T1 of the Compan1es Act 20C6 relating to Small companies .The membets have not required Ihe company lo obtain an a￿lt of its acuunts for the year in questyon in 2￿rdance wrth sect￿n 476. - Th8 director5 athn¢%￿edg& their reSpon￿bil￿e$ for Comptying wth the requiremènts of theActwlh re5PEcI lo accounting records and the preparation of a￿OUnts Th98¢ a¢a￿nts yepared in a¢cord8rKo with provi8K>rts appli¢8bk to rmipan*5 subj'oct to thè small compan*s' regime. Approved on behalf of the Companys Board of Tro8t8es." Tru518 Ms Joanna MkJg*y Trusts8 Mrs Mttslle Hodges D8te. I I 104 25 The no￿¥ Dn pag88 10 to 20 form partof th88e acceunts BARLOW MOOR COMMVNrrY ASSOCIATION LlhllTED The rn18s on pages 10 Iv 20 fomi part of these aw)unts. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31ST MARCH 2025 2025 2024 RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOVV FROM QPERATING ACTIv￿lEs Net mov8rnenl In fund& Add back é&preciation D￿￿tI invesknenl in¢ome Decr8asellinGr9asÈl *n debloFS IncreasellLlettÈas81 in creditors 133.9121 12,976 16,5761 12.4611 32.201 89.￿9 15,0751 14,1731 128.8551 Nètcash Ih operatlng activ1￿•* 2.228 62.940 Cash flow8 from Inve41ft*nt acdvlttOS: Interest Purch850 of fixed assets 8,578 17.477) 5.075 P8,8021 Net cash provldod by inv&B￿ng activ1￿e$ 19011 (23.7271 Incraaselldecrfjgsel In Guh and cash equN8bnts dunno Iheyear 39,213 ash and c&sh equfvalen18 brougbl forward 258,172 218,959 Cash and cash equiv•lgnts carried fornard 259,499 258.172 BARLOW MOOR COAIMUNITY ASSOCIATiofé LIWTED NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 PIARCH 2026 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Ba818 of prtrparatlon and a$se88morit of going concern The accounts IfDantLql 8laleTnenisl h8vÈ b88n prepared under the historiGal cost conv8nlion wilb iiem8 recogni$ed 81 ￿81 or IrHnsaction value unless otherwise staled in the relwanl noie5 10 Ihese 2ccounis. The financial 51atemenls have bÈen prep&red in accoidance with the SI8IEmènt of Re¢omm&ndad Pracli¢e.' Accounting and Reporting by Chaiilies prÈp8ring their acctunts in accord8nce w5th the Finaficial Reporhng Standard appll¢able in the UK and Republic of Iraland IFRS 1021 eff8clive 1st January 2019, Ihg Finanrial Reporting Slandard applicable in the Unlted Kingdryn gnd Rawblic ol loLqnd IFRS 1021. the Charilias Act 2011 and Th8 Corllpan￿ Act 20D6.. The tharily constitutes a public benefit &nlity a8 d8fined by FRS 102. Th& truste85 cons￿er that there are no mal8fkHI une*rtoInl￿$ about the ¢harlty8 abllity lo continu8 &8 8 going concern. Ibl Fund5 ¥twciuTe Restricted funds are funds whl¢h are lo bo ussd in accord8rt8 with 5pecrfi¢ restrilion¥ impos8d by the donor ortrustdeed. Thera are 36 reslriGted lund8 al the year end. unrestr￿1&d income fund8 eomprk8e IhosÈ funds which the trustees are free lo use for any purp059 in furtherance vf charitab18 Objects. Unr8Strictgd fundÈ iftclude designated fvnds W￿re the truslaes, al IheirdisGretion have ¢￿&tel a fund for a spBC1f￿ purpos8. Furtherdetails of oath fund ar8 disc105ed in nola 16. Icl In¢om& recognitrvn l inc<¥ne is recogni5gd on¢e tha charity has èntillemenl lo Ihe income, il 18 probable thBI the incomtswill be received and the 4mDuDI of Incom8 recew¥blÈ Can be m88sured reliab Don8tions are ￿t￿gnis*￿ when Ihg charity has bttBn notified in writing of both the aTNunt4nd s8tUeTn8nl date. In th8 event Ihat a donatio￿ is subject lo cendibons Ihal require a level of perfermancg befvrp thè charity 15 ontilled to tho funds. the income is deferred and nol r8cognised unltl eilh&r those conditlons aref￿lY m8t, or the fuifilmentof those Gondibons 18 Wh￿lY within the control of the charilyand il ts pmbabl? that those condition5 be fulfilled in IhB reporting pariod. Interost on funds hekl on éep081t is Includ￿ when receivabb and th8 amount Can be measured reliably by the charity., this is nom)ally upon notrfrcalion of Iho interest paid or payable by bank, DnipJend5 ar& r8cognk88d on(* Ihe divkl8nd has been dedared and vottflcalbn has bBen rectlved of the dlwiyend due. Idl Expondlture R•¢ognltlon Liabiliti95 are rewnised as ex￿ndIture a5 $oon 8S there is a ￿gaI or conslwctNe obligat￿￿ comtnithng the tharty lo that expenditur8, il ￿ probable Ihat S8lllemgnlwU be required and the amount of the Ol￿gatiOn can be measured reliabty. All exppndilur8 15 accountèd for on 8n ac¢iual8 basis. ￿1 inthding supwtco$ts and governance CD51$ afft allocatsd or apportioned to the rf)pltabfe 8XF4ThJilure htradings. For mo information this a￿lbul￿￿ ￿fer 1¢ not8 Igl below. {•) Irrecovoroble VAT 1ffec0¥Mab￿ VAT18 charged ynsl Ihe expEnditufv btradirrfa forwhrth tt was kncurred. Allocation 018UPPOrt and govomanee costs Suw)ort Costs have bean allocated beN￿n gowernBrti* costs other Sup[￿ costs. Governan( costs L￿priSe all costs involviThJ the a￿Unta￿lIty of Ihe charity aThl ils complwn¢e with i*JvLql￿￿ and good praclKe. These co8t5 Include C￿18 rela￿ tD ￿d6pan￿enIeX4Min8tKA) and ￿g￿l feBs tog8th8r*ith an apport￿nInent of OV8th￿ and swxt costs. Govem8nce ¢osls and support costs relating to chtiritab￿ aciwil￿S have been based en staff t￿e and fac￿1 I￿S used in each acbvily. ThB allocation DI supwjrt and govetnonEt o)st5 amtysed in note 7. (gl Charftable AclSYlU Cos¢s eftharilablB actkntsas iDdtxJe govwTrarth ¢￿ts an apportronvwl ofSUp￿t costs 9$ $hown in Note 6. ARLOW¥ MODR fQPIMUNlfY ASSOCIATION UMITE NOTES TO TME ACCOUNTS FOR THEYEAR ENI)ED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Ihl Tangibl• fixed assets and depre¢iallon FIx8d 88se15 are inGlvded in the account5 at net book Val￿8. Additions of a slngle item or a group of similar a55&15 excÈ8ding E500. are capilalised at C051 Ivalualion fof donated 855etsl. Depw¢lallon 15 provbled lo writs off tt)8 cesl ￿5$ the e51imafrd residual value of tangl￿e fixed ass818 over their e5tMaled uselul live8 a5 foltows".- Computsr Equipment 33.33% on cost Furniture & Equipment 25% on cost Leas8hokl Improvernenls over22 years from January 2014 111 Debtor8 Trade and other debior5 are recogrtised at sett*ffl&nl amount du8 after 8ny trade discount Dff8red. Prepayments are val%d atthè Amovnl prepaKI netol any Ira(k discounts due. I Creditors and Provl$lons Creditors and previsiofts 3r0 r¢cognised where the charily hHy a present ob¢rgation re5ullbig from a past evènl Ihalwll probabty rssull in Ihe transfer ol fund$ to a third party and the arno￿nI du8 to settle the obligation can be measur¥J er 8811m8￿ reliably. Cradilors and provi%ioDo afe normally Fecogni5ed at their setNemant amountafter alliMng for any trad& discounts dv?. Ikl Taxatlon The organisallon L% axempl fFom in¢ome lax by r8a50n of 115 charitablB status. lllcome lay suffered on investment incom¢ Is rec￿lm￿ in full. The Charity Is not reg15tered lorVAT. 111 Pen81ons The chèrlty op8rat&8 an auto eniolmgnl dalinad contribution penslon scheme fDr 115 employees. The ch8rity ha5 no lisbilily b￿0nd making its ¢onlrtbutions 8nd payiru across tht deduclions for the #mploy88 ujntrthtions. Iml contlngontli8bllltte8 Aconb'ng8nt liability15 Identified and di5cb5ed foi thL*t transactions rosulling from a p05sibl8 obligabon wh￿b will only be coTrfirmad by the occurrenc8 of one or morè uncertain futuv8 evgnts rnt wholty ¥rilhln the tNsiees' cantrol. Inl Corlrnhments Under Op8Tatlng Lga¥&s Rentals 8r8 chawd lo inEornB and &xpenditure as Ihey fall du8. Unre8trlcted Restrl¢t•d Funds Fund8 2 INCOME FROM DONATIOtrIS AND LEGACIES Dmations Tot412025 735 n5 Unreslricled Re5tri¢led Funds Furxls P¢eVkn￿ Year Totg12024 Donat¥)n$ 500 OARLQWMOOR COMMUNIYY ASSOCIATION L￿llED 12 NOTES TO THE A¢COUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACYIVITIES Untè8trlctsd Restrlctgd Fund• Funds Total 2025 Gra*)ts.' Our Man¢he$lor VCS MCC- Cost of Living MCC NIF- Variou$ HAF Garfield Weston Foundation FICC- Youn9 Peop18 Tha Henry Smith Ch8rlty Trusthwse Good Things Foundation MCC Work & Skills Southway- Leamlng blub Soulhway- Y(AElh E18vate Southw3y- Merseyfe51 MersÉylèst- Various Big Lsfe Big Lottery keaching CommuniVe$ Revislon urs8ry Fre? Enlillvm8nl & EYPP Mcr Active 0lhÈr Sodal Centracts othÈF Sm811 Giants Tot81 Gran1$ 86,719 30,000 2,450 21,￿5 86.719 30,000 2,450 21.205 12,SOO 78,735 31.533 16.6TJ 8,400 9.000 19.992 8,766 12,500 78.735 31.533 18,623 8,400 19,992 8,766 2,000 4,881 4,861 2.500 47.867 12,OLY) 51.776 5.Otrfl 2,500 47,867 12.000 51,776 s.￿0 Group Contribu￿On$ el¢ Other Income 47 1,791 1.838 30 477 871 8ARLOW rloop COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION UMITED 13 NOTES TO THE ACCOIJNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 3. Cont.... UnTestn¢led Rest￿¢ted Funds Fund5 prev￿ Year Giants". Our ManchssterVCS MCC NIF. Various HAF Telal 2D24 88,719 3,829 16,873 86.719 3,829 16,873 25.0 Weston Found&tton MCC- Hata Crime MCC- Yourtg People The Henry Smith Charlty TIu51hous8 Good Things Four￿81￿￿ MCC Work & sk￿18 Soulhway- Learning Hub Soulhway- Beaullful Seuth So￿thWaY- 8reaklasl Support Me[5eW￿t- var￿U5 Diabétes ProieGt BE9 Life Big Lotiery Reaching Comrnunil Big Lolt8ry- Cost of Uving Blg Lott6ry- Million Hours Nursery Free EnliU8mgnt & EYPP Nurs8ry- Welfare Grant N￿rSery SEM Youth Invesknont Fund TFGM Bike Propct SpDrt Eng18nd Olher Soci81 Contracts Other S￿811 Grants Total Grants 25,000 1,500 $5,288 31,133 21,696 65,2B8 31,133 21.696 10.600 10,000 19,992 1,5 1,75Q S,718 7,000 2.500 71,212 62.587 9.487 33,710 105 2,151 18,288 11,656 10,399 9,000 10,600 10,0 19.992 1,500 1,750 5.716 7,ODO 71,212 62,567 9.487 33,71Q 105 2.151 18,288 11,656 1Q,3g9 9,000 464 957 552 977 Gr¢)up contritr￿1￿￿6 el Other Income 116 727 843 4,183 4.299 251 560 527 4 INCOME FROM OTHER TFiADING ACTivmES Unr09trlcted R••trlcted FU￿￿$ 2Q26 FundF 2026 Unre6lricted Re¥b*ed Funds 2024 2024 2026 2Q24 Rojm Hi Proie¢t Managem￿1 Fundmising sh￿ Inc￿18 12.521 4.030 2.153 12,521 4.D30 2,158 12,020 9.045 2,097 12.QQ 9,045 2.146 49 49 5 NET INCOIAING RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR 2025 3024 The net I[￿￿nI￿ lothgoingl rE5Ourr￿s are stated after Charg￿.. DepEi>*ion lo￿￿1 assets) Ir*£pE￿nI Examination Other FInanry￿ SeNKes TrusteÈ8 {DirECtOJ5} Remuneration 12.976 11,684 Ise* Th)te 141 BARLOW MOOR COMMUNITY ASSO¢IAYIOM LIMITED 14 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 6 EXPENDITURE $knof alot•Uon Activity Zones Celltre Total 2025 Expendlture on Gèn¢raling Funds Empbymenl Cts8t8 PTgmises Costs Sknp Costs S￿rI 9.643 1.244 S,643 1,244 12.474 Grants M¥d Household, Welfare & Food Support Expendhuro on CharÈtable Actt¥id•8 Employment Costs Other Staff Expepses DBS Checks Prami$e$ Costs VolJnte8r Exw5es staff Travel Staff Tralnlng C8nlre A¢livitie3 Partner Paym8nl$ 8eneficiary Training Subscripllons Publkity & Websltè Supportcvsts GoveinancÈ Cosis Tkn• t53,449 335.060 380 352 13,oa2 41 166 352 21.157 41 166 94 38,665 26.649 5,211 2,824 2,785 114,658 8.075 18.272 5,QOO 20,393 21,649 5,211 1,450 1,374 2,785 92,941 21,717 155 RastrKied Funds Unreslrictsd Fund5 417.691 158821 576 512 Attsvity Zones Prgvlous Year ExpBnditure on Generating Funds Empbyfflenl Costs PreTnis£s Costs Shop Costs Centre Total 2024 9.171 1.809 526 9.171 Grants Made HouSeh￿d & Food Suppcrt ExpBnditure on Charitabb ActKvsli88 Employmant Costs Other Staff Ew DBS Che¢k8 PTemlses Costs Vdunleer Expan Sl8ff Tra￿1 StBff Traning CénlreActivibps Partner Paymet)ts Bon9r￿Ary TraIn￿g sttbscnpt￿nS Publiaty & Wetksita Support Costs GDvÈrnatte CosL8 187.401 141 270 18,945 107,597 18 294.998 159 27D 1.758 94 147 11.813 147 so 11.776 45,616 7,179 7.179 4.800 398 2,716 105.705 142 2.716 110.W5 4,3QO 347,9&9 Restrlded Fund¥ UnreSt￿led Fur 462,012 bARLOWMOOR eoMMIJNITY ASSOCIATION LIMITED 15 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 ￿RCH 2025 7 ALLOCATION OF GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS Gtrntrral Support G¢wpmane• Total 2025 2024 Employment Costs Premises Costs Donation In lfjnd. pr8rniS8S Insurancg Cleaning Equipment L8asing Flepairs & RBntr*Jals CornpulEr Maintenanc8 Minoi Equipment & SOf￿are Tdephone & Inlgrnel Post, Printing & Stat￿nary Subscriptions SDndri85 Payroll Se¥viGes DepreGialion Inl8rÈsl Paij TfUSte8 Meeting5 & Exp8n$e8 Accwntanty co￿Ul1a￿CY L¢gAI F8es Profe35ioThal Fee8- HR staff 23.331 2,489 24,Cl)O 4,615 23,458 1,3Q8 7.714 3,950 3,4S2 2.060 2.137 444 105 2,809 12,976 23,331 2.489 24,000 4.615 23,458 1,308 7.714 3,980 3,452 2,060 2.137 25.722 3,619 24,000 3,562 21,161 Acimfy A¢MY Acll AcUL4fy 4.457 3.7e5 795 4,282 2,715 Acbwty 10S 2,609 12,S78 303 11.684 95 416 4,580 3.432 1,954 AdTh*fy 182 4,920 3,166 420 182 4.920 3.188 420 Go¥ernancft 13 ee6 128.524 125511 8 STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS srattcosls as follows.. Salaritrs and wag85 Sockql Secur￿1 costs Redundancy Cost8 Pen$ions 2025 2024 339,758 18,082 309,334 14,891 329 891 The charity em￿oYed 30 ppllp￿ durirrfJ th year. Tr average number of employ8¢s during txe year. was 24 and calwlaled on th8 ba816 of fulltine equivaknts ¥rd5 as Idltr•J$.' Number managern￿l & Administra￿.On Serfft8$ Number 10 with tha tW51ees the key management persunnèl ¥e Ihe jolntCEO'8 OperaJons manager The iotal empbyment benèfits, includ￿9 empFayèr pension contribubons ofthe kay Manag￿ent personnd We￿ £121,11012Q24 £119.8931. No ernpk)yee has brfits In exce85 of £80.000. 9 AMOUNTS DUE UNDER OPERATING L&4SE ARRANGEhlENTS 2025 2024 rthw31hffl on8 yBar Aleayeof £3.8ffl per annum for usp ol premi8es exi51s bul to lai¢ k880F ha5 doftotd us8 in kind. use In has been Volued at£24,OW per annum. BARLOW IAOORCOMMUMITY AS8O¢IATIOtrI LWthTED 16 NOTES TO THE Accovwfs FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 202S 10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Leasehold Imptovements Fumllijre & Cornpuler Equipment Equlpment Totsi COST Al 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 Mvch 2025 145.181 1.262 34,283 5,801 12,301 614 191,745 7,477 146 423 12.915 190 883 DÈPRECIATION At l April 21r24 Chargè for Period Dlsposals Al 31 MarGh 2025 58,512 7,782 26,953 3.489 339 10,145 1.705 95,610 12,976 1D0247 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 M￿ch 2024 1.065 )836 Kltchen equipmentW85 don81ed by Nando's. It has not been pD¥5iblè tts puta vaiue on Ihl$. 202S 11 DEBTORS 2024 Olh?r Dpbtor$ PrepaYn￿(S 2D.809 17.079 In 2025 £15,557 rdates to reslrthd fund$12024 £4,2571. 12 LLA81unES- AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 OlherCr8dilors OtherTaxes and Swal Securfly Costs Deferr& Income A￿TrIaLl 29.558 4.3n 38.619 23 77B 96 327 13.8C>2 3.810 16,393 In 2025 £69,578 k% fund512024 £35,339). 13 DEFERRED INCOPIE 2025 2024 Deferred irFLvnE cempris85 grants pald in advgnte lre8tr￿ted income). BaL8n￿ as at 1stApTil knDunl released to income earned from [harit8b￿ aclivities Amout)Ideferred in the year Balance as at 31sl March 16.393 116.3931 47,978 147.9781 14 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES Excep[85 d￿dC6•Y teknv no remunor4lion has b88n paid or 15 du& lo be pabs to anyofth8 tIU5tees in r88pectof the p￿. No rwmbut58nenl ofexpenses has been madÈ or Is due io be mad8 to any ol the trusteÉ8 in pectof the peti￿. Payment of £1,920 was made to Ck)w Huds0Tr lor runnlry yjga da55fjs UnderA*clg 4 of thÈ cJJrrent wle5 trustees cannot 8eH 5etvxx to the charity. Th8 chanty prop088d amendmetrts to Ih8se Arth*5 ofA880c4thn Yoted on al Ihe tAGM Insufficient to cover such ￿ated p8rty IransacIIw5 $0 8 further *A•Nlmenl will bp kw*osed allhe next AGhl. io alkwé payments in a fffnited of crtumsknces lor swvKes thatdo not rdate to thÈacting as & truste& 1S GOPrnNGENT LN81LmES 2025 At 31 BARLOW MOOR GQMMIMTY ASSOCIAnoN LIMITED 17 NOTes TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 At let Aprll 2024 At31st MarGh 2028 16 ANALYSIS OF CHARITA8LE FUNDS Analysls ofAlovfm¢n¢ Restricl￿F¥+j￿s AMDur¢•8 ExpendNur• TraTh•fors Cenf Our M8nthest¢r VCS Henry Smiltt Charily Bio Loltary Big Lolt8ry- Costof LNino B￿) Lottery Milllon Hours Truslhouse Kitch8n Fund Dollaiv)n6 8 Gr8nts 8rseylest Donalton in ￿nd- pr8mi565 Costs NIF- Other8 MCC Cost of LMrrfJ Resliicled DonalKJn- semce user￿f8r8 Leamlng Hub Southways- Learnin9 Hub MCC - Work & Skills Revisi YoungPèopl8 & Playschem•s HAF MCC YPP Play Day MCC YPP TFGM-Bik? Project Sport England MCC- Hale Crfm8 CYP Core Old8rPeop18 & W¢nbelng Aris MCC ￿¥Wel1b87￿g Fur Cost of Living Grants & Dortab"ons Duchy of Lanc2Bter Illuminate Skipton Buildifjg Society Grealef Manch8slar Sports Partnersh'p ManGhester Univ. NHS Foundoiv)n Trust crimale Action PKojeGt White House Southway- Un￿rer￿ls Soulhway- Music for M￿fvIneSs NIF Ovor 60,$ ContitsutÈon8 tlonalions Southw8y Housing tkdb8tg$ Project Stsuth Neighbourhood Te8m- NIF- Yhe De Small GranlB Ilursery N￿￿ery & Out of Schc4Jl Club Contr￿￿On$ DLA Wellar8 86,719 31,833 47,867 186,7191 131.6001 148.2001 1,144 1.077 2,921 1.387 12.9211 119,8951 12.0631 19,3131 124,0001 11,9981 113,1651 17SOI 1e,623 16,187 11.736 24,OtK) 2.450 30,000 750 115 lo,￿7 3,797 13,4671 1.374 2.346 2.7g8 le,￿5 19.992 9.000 12.000 119.9921 Ig,5481 112,OWI 21,205 250 77.4 1.656 121,2051 12501 183,5781 12,1261 15.6491 1461 12,7WI 7.43S S.460 6.905 38 4,098 1,342 3.889 11.2561 1.398 2.000 1.233 3,500 563 704 12,0031 1.233 3.500 Ise41 704 748 12541 11001 130CSI l(K) 2,7DO 510 1,365 1.470 376 2.578 1,752 1,7 510 1.840 1,755 n5 2.578 1.782 2,419 71 3.330 12751 12851 13991 17101 71 1,421 11731 1,791 1.820 11.7911 11,8201 385 56 541 483 BARLOW1400R COMMUNITY ASSOCNTION UMITED 18 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARGH 2025 15 conl... At 1st Aprll 2024 Incomln9 Resources At 31st •rGh 2025 Expenollurè Tiamsfvrn RestrfctedFunds fromprevlous page cwtel Funds Veolia Wates MCC- S Mcr Regerr8ration Early Y8ar8- PL8ygroutKI Soulhway DOnat￿n in Kind Open5 NIF-TV Young rtlanthster NIF- SEN TFGM- Bltè Project Sport England 'tchen FunLI Don8lKins Youth Invp51ment Fund- Music Room T(Aal Capital Funds Tolal Restr￿ted Funds fj6.641 420.059 1408,6861 15,4831 62.421 28,924 1Q,OD1 6,(K)s 12,270 2.370 12,7181 19091 15451 11.1231 14631 9,092 S,460 11.147 1,907 1.778 15961 12881 11401 16971 1,182 574 236 5,719 1,101 1,256 3,467 6.123 1.256 3.467 141538 420 059 417 691 341 144 247 AnalysAs of Movemonl In Unrestrfcled Funts.. De5ignalgd Capital DesvJnated Funds Gor￿ Things Founda14on- Learning Hub BIJ Life- Learnlng Hub 3,672 14001 9,266 13.W3 118,691} 2,712 20.621 10.900 122.7621 5,994 14,753 Gerter81 Fund$ Tolal UnrestrKted FuThJ5 111641 116629 131382 158821 341 Total Funds 576 512 Thlrd Patty Grants 8MCA rec8ived Ibiié palty granls of 24,100 during Ihe year. As B1ACAWe￿ Me￿ty acting as a conduitf these fund5 And noi a¢¢ounlabk for them. the figutes hav¥ t¥otbeen refiected In Income or expenditure. Oher grants thministered forthird partie5 are shown on th? previous P8g8. At 31st MaFch 2025 BMCA hekl £26,271 on behalfof 9roups.. BARLOW MOOR COMMVNITY ASSO¢IA110N UMkTED 19 NOTÉS TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 16 Icont...) Preww5 Yeag At l$tAprl 2023 IKomlng Al 3181 Marth 202 ANALYSIS OF CHARifABLE FUNDS Analysis olfvlovemgnl in R8s￿￿ted Funds Centre Our Manche5terVGS H8nry Smith Charfly Big Lottery Bi9 Lottery- Cost of Living Big Lolt8ry- Million Hours Trusthouse Forevér Manchester MatseyfeBt tk)nation in ￿n￿- PT8rni8es costs NIF- Otbeis 8eaulilul South FI￿h Sheriff Learning Hub Southways- Learning Hub MCC- W￿k & Skills other Young Pery)￿ & Playschomes HAF MCCYPP YFGM-Bik? PrDJ8Ct Sport England MCC- Hate Crime CYP Core Ohyer Peopb & Wefkning Ar MCC Mcrwelbehg Fund Cost of LDlillg Grants a DondtK)n8 Duchyof L8nc#slor Illuminate MCC- Halecrime White House Southway- Unifom Sovthway- Mus￿f0r MindfulM$$ NIF manchester￿[POrt Manche51Er Rel￿f in N88d Over 6ry$ ContriYArtion5 Donations Southway Hthjsing Dvabetes P￿￿¢{ Soulh N?￿Jhb0UrhO' 2,741 meals served over the pa51 year, made up of 2,676 communiiy lunches, 45 community Chrisim35 dinners ènd 20 Chrisimas Day meals. We distributed a remarkable £2.415 in supermarket voucher$1874 vouchers) 3nd provided 164 suppori packslemergerncy food p3rcels. Furthermore, we issued 426 food bank vouchers, conneciing individuals to essential resources. The-Let's co0￿. program expanded lo include slow cookei and air fryer recipes, empowering service users with Skills for cost-effecrive and healthy meal preparation. This service provides Vltal, nutritlous meals to individuals experiencing financial hardship, combating food insecuriiy and reducing isolation. Our school uniform Support proved Invaluable, a5515ting 42 f3milies wilh access to essential school uniform and shoes, often covering costs that can exceed £300 for a secondary school uniform. "I really enjoy learning how to cook different meals, and l am then also able to have it for my tea, it's a double win for me. Oueraif, our compre ensive os Iving support directly assisted 256 individuals without duplication across various Christmas and winter initiatives. P4 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 REDUCING THE IMPACT OF POVERTY A landmark achievement this year wa5 the development of our new. fully functional commerclal kitchen. made possible through strong partnerships with Slemens and Nando's. Their generous support has transformed our lacililies, enabling us io significantly increase our capacity to prowde mea15 and create new opporiuniries for ski1Ss development and training in the hospitality 5ertor. Our Wlnter Warmer event, in partnership with Groundwork and Citizen's Advice. d15tributed 60 winter warmer packs, helping attendees keep their homes warm and access tailored Information on energj usage and available Support services. Our Christma5 Day Dinner. delivered by decficaled volunteers, seNed a Ihree-course hoi meal to 20 individuals who would othewise have spent the day alone, significantly reducing loneliness and Isolation. The annual Mlssion Christmas campaSgn was 3 resounding success, providing toys 10 176 children. Th15 initiative signif5cantly eased Ihe financial and emotion31 strain for families during Christmas, ensuring no child wakes up on Christmas morning wiihout a toy. "Thank you so much this was well needed, you don't understand how much I tuas struggling and needed it." "Thank you so much for the gifts, it really will make a big difference to my children" BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 P5 Our 78 dedlcated volunteers are i t the backbone of our social action efforts. contributing countless hours to support our mission. ., t SOCIALACTION * We believe in empowering indiuiduals and groups to actively participate in shaping a better community and a healthier enuironment. Our commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action was clearly demonstrated through the -Keep Manchester T1￿￿. initiative. A 5pec131 highlight was a communiiy liiier pick organised with J newly regisiered volunieer from the Kurd15h cornmunity. which broughi iogeiher 25 participant5. This initiative not only improved Ihe local are3 bknt also fostered a strong sense of pride and ownership. As one loc31 person observed, The newly launched BMCA Blke Llbrary. in partnership with Tran5POlt foi Greater Manchester (FFGMI, has been a significant succe55. Offering free access 10 a range of bike5 for both childrèn nd adulis, ii break5 down financial barriers to cycling, promoiing sustainable Iravel and enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. Weve Invested In new cycling infrasiruclure, including bike racks and secure storage. and provide essenti81 acce550ries like helmets. locks, and lights, ensuring safe and convenient Use. Our free bike mainienance staiion also empower5 local people to keep their bikes in good condition. "walking home toda was a noticeable di after the litter pick." there erence P6 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-202S UNIVERSAL SERVICES BMCA provides a wide array of accessible services designed to enhance wellbeing, foster lifelon learning, and build stronger community connections or all ages. Our Reception team, supported by 4 dedicated volunteers, is the welcoming heart of BMCA. They pride themselves on offering a warm, professional, and empathetic first poini of contact. Through 1nit131 Advice and Guidance IIAGI, they actively listen and assess needs, effectively signposting Individua15 to the right 5UPPOrt. This approach fosrers trusr, wilh many service users gaining Ihe confidence to engage further with our services, often starting with a simple chat or coffee. The BMCA Library continues 10 be 3 highly valued community spdce. recording 3174,￿sIts beiween April 1, 2024, and March 31. 2025. It offers a quiet space for readin& 5tudyin& compuier access. and meetings, sUPPOrting learning conneciion, and person81 developtnent for all age group5. NURSERY SERVICES Our Nursery ha5 welcomed 25 children over the year. fostering a love of learning. We've strengthened our provision through partnerships with CAHMS, Quality Assurance, Health V151tors, and local schools. Our commitment to staff development saw 5 staff members completing training and 3 gaining qualification5, Including two Level 3 NVQS In Early Educaiion and one in Early Years SENCO tr31ning. Parenis consisiently highlight the positive impact.. "My child has settled well into Nursery. His speech has developed so much in a few tueeks. The stL7ff have made him feel so welcome and comfortable., A CAHMS observer noted "lovely interortions between stoff ond chlldren." prèising the team's engagernent and conflict re501,Jtion skills. The Nursery also 5UPPOrted fafflilies by managing 32 MCC School Hollday Food Vouchers. holding 13 TAF ITeam Around the Family) Meeting5, and complering 4 EHA'S (Earw Help Asse55mentsl. BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 P7 UNIVERSAL SERVICES YOUTH & PLAY SERVICES The Youth & Play IY&PI Team had a successful year, increasing participation among chlldren and young people. De5Plte staffing challenges, they mainiained and improved the quality of their diverse aciivifies, which included 3cademic support, sports programs. and exciiing trips like Go Karting and Ice Skating with 44 attendees and a Christmas Pantomime which saw 52 children and Iheir families ariending. They also led themed project5 for Black History Month and Hate Crlme Awarene55 With 74 children and young people taking part. Easter and Sumrner Playschemes welcomed 67 Individual children. -fVP. The leaffl focused on holistic wellbeing and developing life skills. wirh a budgering project being particularly useful for young people. Their dedic3tion to building "righrly-knit and supportive communi¥ 15 evident, with young people gaining empowerment through parricipaiion in planning. The developmeni 0,, 8 young volunteers. Including a Youth Buzz Award finalist, and the provisiuri ol Bleedkit training for 10 young people. highlighi their cotnmitment to losiering leddership and crucial life skills. 14 800 AffFNDED MERSEYFEST 50+ ATtENDED SPOOKYFEST 127 PARTICIPANTS BROUGHT TOGETHER THROUGH SANTA DASH P8 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 UNIVERSAL SERVICES LEARNING HUB The Learning Hub (accessed by 120 indlvlduals) achieved significant success. undergoing a full Matrix Assessment In December 2024. Many staff, like our Chef David and our Receptionist Toni, began their journey as BMCA service users and have since Iransitioned Into empboymenl within Ihe cenire. The assessorfs ovenNhelmingly posltive feedback pra15ed Ihe'positive, welcoming and supportive working culture" and the effectivene55 of our Information, Advice and Guidance IIAGI services In enabling"meaningFul progression opportunities.. 76 INDIVIDUALS MOVING CLOSER TO THEJOB MARKET 119 QUALIFICATIONS WERE ACHIEVED 25 JOB OUTCOMES 135 INDIVIDUALS REACHED FOR1-TO-1 FIAG SUPPORT 143 INDIVIDUALS ACCESSED HEALTH AND WELLBEING SERVICES 353 ADULTS ACCESSED PROVISION COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY PLACEMENTS SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Our Cake & Conversation group continues to thrive. with around 12 older individuals attending weekly. planning thelr actlvities and fostering strong social connections. Social Afternoons have also seen increased engagemen(, providing vital opportunities for socièl interaction rhrough activitie5 like bingo, Plèy Your Cards Righr, and crearive workshops. Participants expre55ed their enjoyment, with one noting. SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS "I really enjoy the social afternoons, particularly the bingo." BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 P9 VIBRANT COMMUNITIES BMCA is dedicated to fostering a lively and interconnected community through engaging events and shared experiences. Our annu31 upcycling event and weekly sewing group Iin partnership with Men in Shedsl promote crearive and practical way5 to reduce waste, leaching pariicip3nts how to repair, redesign, and upcgcle clothing, thereby fostering sustainable fashion and developing new skills. AL Tl¥l) è 5 The Intergenerational trip to Llandudno was a hiohliohi. iaking over 100 individuals Irom Adult Services and Children and Young People departmen￿ on a memorable shared exper5ence, strengthening communily bonds across generations. P10 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 POSITIVE CHANGE CREATIVE WRITING Our Creative Wrltlng sessions. led by a passionate volunteer. have been a'resoundlng success." Attended by 8-10 regular particlpants monthly. these 5è55ions provided an Invaluable creatThie outlet, building confidence and fostering connection. The collective efforts across all our services lead to profound positive changes in the lives of individuals and the strength of our community. STAYING CONNECTED "Absolutely loved it," ' When is the next one I have so many ideas to write about," "That was great. we read out some of our work and it was amazing." Our Barlow Moor is friendships hard as iron. days buzzing with belonging, knowing you re cared for. Its what do you need right now? Tea milky the way you like, toast at crochet sessions, real butter dribbling down your chin. We helped 161 people slay connected through the distribu(ion of 66 SIM cards, 6 My 5's, and 89 instances of digiial support, bridging digital divides and combaiing isolation. ACTIVE LIFESTYLES 58 individuals stayed active through a range of se55lOn5 including yoga. walk and talk, chair. based exercises. and chair yoga. promoting phy51cal and mental wellbeing. Its a 9>year-old living for music every Friday, where the mogic happens. It's a Greek bouzouki. a tin whistle. people of all oges, all capabilities. It's teaching someone two chords Gnd they'rre away. Its the bike library. spooky fest and men's den, harmonising yin and yang eneriy in tai chi. yoga keeping us hea th even when we wobble, it's eight undred people coming to Merseyfest. It's the tireless work of the staff. keeping people alive, how well they take a joke. welcome young and old. It's the volunteers. all the kindness we need toda it's every time you come in, anot er precious memory. Our Borlow Moor is Santa s first first stop, nobody alone at Christmos, its like a big fluffy arm around you, the friends you gain, the heart and soul. It's being lifted after loss, a life-lina It s come on in, its just walk through the door. BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2Q25 P11 MYJOURNEY 'As a mature woman I came to know about BMCA through the job centre when moving from tax credits to universal credits. Due to this I needed to start to look for work and as a stay-at-home mum for 25 years this was a big task, and l asked my job COC7ch for help. The job centre then mentioned BMCA and suggested that l asked about courses and help towards looking for work. I contacted the centre about the support they offer and was Invited in to discuss how they could support me more When I first carne, I spent time going over whai Ihey could help me with, and they also spoke 10 me about volunteer work that was available ar rhe cenire and l also had a lour of the centre. l initially joined Ihe digital support ses510n to develop my digiral skills which would then help me ro carry out job searches and complete applications. Whi15t at the centre I was Lold about a level 1 preparing to work in schools, course that was s(arting, I was keen to complete this so put my name down During the course I regularly meet with my tutor who shared Informarion and knowledge with me providing me with the support 3nd feedback to complete the written evidence nèeded for rhe course. Whilsi doing the course we often spoke about work experience, and this then led MÈ to discuss volunteering a( Ihe nursery within the cenlre. I was really pleased when I meet the nursery manager who asked me aboui my experiences and the days I would like to volunieei, She also Spoke to me èbout the need ro have a DBS which the centre would help me with. A5 soon as I received my DBS I had a full Induction into the cenire and also Ihe nursery I was 3pprehensive ès I had not been working for such a long lime. I was put at ease and welcomed by Ihe nursery siaff and children. I gained experience ol working with chilclren from diverse backgrounds and children with 5peci31 needs. I was Supported fully by the sraff supervising the children In51de and outside, l offered comfort 10 the chilolren and kept Ihem safe, I learnt how to adapt my communication to develop relationships with the children. 1am srill I volunteer at the cenire in the nursery and after gaining my level I preparing to work in schools, qualification l am currently on the level 2 preparing 10 work in schools, course with a group of people who are also looking for work My main goal is 10 acquire profe5sion31 level experience and as much as possible and have qLJalifications rhar will belter enhance me geiiing into employment. Everyone who I have come Into coniaci vviih ai BMCA have helped and supported me ro reach my goals which I am very grateful for.. P12 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 CEO STATEMENT Euery year, our impact report gives us a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the journey we've taken together. At Barlow Moor Community A550cialion18MCAI, we believe in the power of community to create p051tive change, and 2024 has been a remarkable chapter in rhar story. This year, we've coniinued to stir rhe ingredients of our community recipe blending compassion, resilience, and innovation 10 meet the evolving needs of our community (now this only makes sense if you read last years Impact Repori so if noi head 10 our websiie and take a look). From alleviating the immediaie pressures of pover(y lo fostering lifelong learning and building vibrant connections, our work reflecis 3 holisiic appr03ch to community wellbeing. So, let's return to our metaphorical ki(chen for a moment. If last year was about baking the cèke, this year has been about refining the recipe, making sure every ingredieni is balanced, every flavour Is felt. and every slice reaches Ihose who need it most. Our 2024/25 Ingredients Universal Services Red**" hverty Driving Change This year. our partnerships have growr¢ stronger and more impaciful. Collaborations with Manchester Central Foodbank, Something To Aim For, and the University of Manchester have amplified our voice and extended our reach, helping us influence change at both local and cty-wide levels. These remain the foundation of our daily delivery. Our children and young peoples work, job club. training programmès, wellbeing artivities, and social afternoons continue to provide stability and opportunity for all ages_ The richness of our community Spirit 5hine5 through our foruffl5. voILJnteering pathway5. charity shop, and bike library. These projects empower Individuals to give back connecL and lead change. Our work iackling povew. from emergency food SUPPOrt to cosl-of-living partnerships, ensures that no one is left behind. It'5 the glue that holds our mission together. As you read through Ihis report, you'll see rhe stories, statistlC5, ènd smiles that show just how far we've come. We are immensely proud of what weve achieved together. Bul we know ihe journey doesn t end here. The challenges facing our community are evolvin& and so too tllUSt our response. With a new 5-year business plan in motion and a ieam ol pa5510nale staff, volunteers, and partner5, we're ready to rise to the occasion once again. Here's to 2025/26 - let's keep baking, building, and believing. Becky & Toni BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 LOOKING AHEAD Our Focus for 2025/26 Building on the successes and lessons of the pc7St yec7r, BMCA is committed to further deepening its impact in 2025. Our key areas of focus will include.. Expanding Reach and Deeper Impact in Poverty Reduction We will leverage our new commercial kitchen to significantly Increase our hot Fne31 provi510n and explore new partnerships to further expand our food and financial support, ensuring that no one In our comrllunity is left behind In the face of r151ng costs. We aim lo reach even more families with esseniial supporE like school uniform5 and winter warmer5. Empowering Through Skills and Opportunity We will build on the 5ucce55 of our Learnirig Hub. Our focus will be on developing more iailored skill5- based trainin& ulilising our new kitchen for h05pilality rraining and strengthening pathways to employment and volunteering wiihin and beyond 8MCA. Enhancing Digital Inclusion and Connection Recognising Ihe viial role of digital access, we will seek ro expand our digiial support iniiiaiives, providing more devices, corinec(iviiy soluiions, and digital Iiieracy training 10 ensure everyone can slay connected and access essential online resources. Nurturing Future Generations We will continue to Invest in our Children & Young People sewices, further developing programs that promote holistic wellbeing, life skills. and sèfe. engaging spaces Th15 Include5 exploring new whys to empower young volunteers and expènd their leadership opportunities. Strengthening Community Resilience and Wellbeing We will continue (o fosier vibrani community spaces and activiries, exploring new intergeneraiional prosrams and environmenial initiative5 that bring people together, reduce isolation, and promote 5UStainable living. We'll acrively lisien 10 community feedback to ensure our offerings remain relevant and impactful. P14 BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2Q25 JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE The achievements outlined in this report are only possible through the generosity and commitment of our community. As we look to the future, your support is more Vital than ever. Here's how you can continue to make a tangible difference: Donate Your financial contribution directly fuels our program5, providing Fneèls, supporting families, and creating opportunities. Every pound makes a real impact. Volunteer Lend your lime and ski115 to any of our diverse services, from helping In the kitchen or library to supporting youth activities. Your dedicaiion is invaluable Spread the Word Share Ihis Impact Report with your networks. Help us raise awareness about the critical work happening at BMCA and Inspire others to get involved. Partner Wlth Us: If you 3re an organisaiion, busines5, or commurnily group Interesred in collaboraiing, we welcome the opportunity to work iogeiher 10 strengthen our comtnunity. Stay Connected Follow us on social media and subscribe to our revitalised newsletter 10 stay updated on our progre55 and upcoming evenrs. Togeiher, we can continue to build a communi where everyone thrive5, feels valued, and has Ihe opportuniiy 10 reach their full potential. Thank you for being a part of the Barlow Moor Communlty Assoclation family. BMCA IMPACT REPORT 2024-2025 P15 Website 23 Merseybank Avenue, Chorlton, M217NT Donate T: 0161446 4805 www,bmcaltd.co.uk Re8151ered Charity No.. 1142217