UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 IM UnityMK Life saving accommodation; Life giving support www.unitymk.org Page 1 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 CONTENTS CONTENTS.. LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION.. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ... DIRECTORS ANNUAL REPORT.. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT .... STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET as at 30th April 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS. ..2 ..3 4 ...6 ..15 ..16 .....17 ...18 "It's beautiful - I'm happy" Alek - former UnityMK night shelter guest April 2025 ••› .... Homeless Helped Housed Page 2 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Registered charity name Charity registration number Company registration number Registered office UnityMK 1149480 08232340 The Ridgeway Centre, Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes MK12 5TH The Charity's directors The directors and officers who have served the Charity during the financial year are as follows: Company Secretary Independent Examiner Bankers Solicitors Richard Wightman (Chair) Linda Cherrington Emily Desborough Dave Morris Peter Lightfoot (Appointed January 2025) Donna Elliott (Resigned July 2024) Emily Purchase (Resigned January 2025) Judith Dutton Stephen Dunham, Broughton, Milton Keynes Lloyds Bank plc, 15-17 The Square, Wolverton, MK12 5DG Roger Snowdon Kernon-Kelleher Solicitors 7, Barnack Walk Blandford Forum DT11 7AL Website: www.unitymk.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/unitymk Page 3 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY It's been another impactful year for our teams, continuing to deliver a broad range of essential services to support those facing or experiencing homelessness across our city. "UnityMK provides a very valuable service", quote from NHS ARC Feb 2025 A summary of the income and expenditure of the charity is shown in the pie charts. Income Ek Investments £3,950 Other £42,960 Donations £204,436 Charitable Activities £117,620 Capital grants £588,691 Capital grants are the restricted funds for the Phase 1 construction costs of the Wolverton Hub. Other income includes Housing Benefit for the winter night shelters. Expenditure Ek Other £36,427 Raising Funds £48,310 Charitable Activities £324,596 Other expenditure includes Loan interest, legal & professional fees and depreciation. The net assets of the charity at the end of the financial year 2024-25 were £928,983, an increase of £548,324 on the previous year. "You've helped me out a lot. Put a roof over my head and got me off the street. Got a routine now, get looked after, put on weight and cut down on my alcohol use" Guest feedback Page 4 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Homelessness is a major issue in our vibrant city of Milton Keynes, Shelter statistics 2024 show an increase of 43% since 2023 with 1 person in 93 now classed as homeless. 3084 adults and children were homeless (in emergency or temporary accommodation) in June 2024, but these figures exclude "invisible homelessness" like sofa surfing. Whilst Shelter only quotes 16 rough sleepers, UnityMK is. currently aware of 49 rough sleepers across the city. UnityMK has a vision to see the end of homelessness in our city. At the heart of our mission is the belief that everyone deserves a home, to feel valued, connected, and empowered to thrive. This is currently delivered through the provision of temporary winter emergency accommodation and our homelessness services that run from our city centre located homelessness centre, Unity Park Station (UPS). Unity Park Station homelessness centre continues to be a hub providing vital crisis support to those rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. Working, alongside partners to see guests move out of homelessness into housing. Partners using the centre included: Statutory bodies Voluntary sector Organisations Milton Keynes City Council's Rough Sleeper team, NHS ARC (Addiction Recovery Community), NHS liver scanning, Probation, Thames Valley Police Migrant Help, Barka, Connections Support, MK YMCA, Bus Shelter MK, AA & NA groups, The Mix, Dreamsai, New Life Church Community clubs Intervention Although Milton Keynes Homelessness Partnership ceased operations in the year, the trustees have since brought together a small number of key homelessness and housing charities. We are motivated, to be part of this newly formed partnership, with the purpose to share good practice, strengthen relationships, and find joint solutions to the rising number of people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Milton Keynes. Other partnerships enabling us to broaden our provision are those from our incredible local community. Support to UnityMK has increased through volunteers and local businesses enabling us to expand our opening hours to once again cover Fridays and our Breakfast Service, with a takeaway lunch option, on Bank Holidays. Companies are getting behind the new "Compassionate Cafe" by donating time, team and funding to provide our Friday lunch service. This food provision is vital for those sleeping rough as access to meals is limited over the weekends. This year saw our revenue income reduce slightly in part with changing grants landscape and a staffing gap whilst recruiting a new Grants Fundraising Manager. However it was an encouraging year seeing the completion of the Phase 1 building works on our Wolverton Hub. This work supported by local donors, the National Lottery, Garfield Weston and other Trusts have ensured that we now have a watertight building ready for the internal refurbishment. Expenditure continued to be tightly controlled and budget forecasts and monthly management accounts monitored with the aim to provide effective guest support whilst holding a sensible level of reserves. Page 5 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 DIRECTORS' ANNUAL REPORT The directors have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the Charity for the year ended 30th April 2025. Structure, governance and management The Charity was registered as a Company limited by guarantee on 27 September 2012 with a Memorandum and Articles of Association and as a Charity on 25 October 2012. The board consists of at least three directors with at least three or one third of the directors (if greater) present at any general meeting to form a quorum. To be eligible each director must be over the age of 18 and all must support the Objects. If any director is a corporate body (of which there are none at present) it must act through a named representative whose contact details are notified to the directors and there must be at least one individual director. One third (or the number nearest one third) of the directors must retire each year, those longest in office retiring first and the choice between any of equal service being made by drawing lots. A retiring director may be reappointed. The directors may at any time co-opt any individual who is eligible as a director to fill a vacancy in their number or as an additional director, but a co-opted director holds office only for one year. The Memorandum and Articles of Association authorise the directors to make and hold investments using the general funds of the Charity. At present only bank deposits are held however this position continues to be monitored. The Charity is run through its board of directors who meet quarterly. Principle Objectives The Objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty, distress and homelessness in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area. Guest Story - Mark, a veteran, became homeless after his landlord neglected property maintenance, forcing him to live in a tent. Struggling with a small pension and the cost-of-living crisis, he felt undeserving of help. Our welfare team listened, assessed his needs, and found him a safe bed in our night shelter. The Council later offered accommodation, but it was too far from his support network and lacked transport links. At a community club session here, a volunteer mentioned they had a room available for rent. Our team made the introduction, and Mark soon had a safe, affordable home. Throughout the report guest names are changed to protect identity Leadership The board currently consists of five Trustees who have skills and experience in the areas of strategy, business, finance, local governance, housing and fundraising. Page 6 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMk Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 The CEO reports to the Board and leads a team of 10 employees who cover, finance, fundraising, operations and welfare (guest support). Additional support is provided by a committed team of volunteers from within the local business and wider community. Activities Unity Park Station homelessness centre (UPS) Our Unity Park Station Centre continued to serve as the hub for our welfare services, operating year- round and reopening five days a week, Monday to Friday. Among the key services were our Breakfast Service for rough sleepers-welcoming 20 to 26 individuals each morning for a warm, relaxed meal alongside access to shower and laundry facilities. We also ran our daily Drop-in Service, supporting 45 to 50 people each day with food, drinks, and assistance from our dedicated welfare team. All year round, our volunteer cooks in the community provide hot meals to our 2 welfare centre, which ensured we could meet the demand for the high number of requests for food. Over the course of a year, we served just over 18,000 hot meals newly homeless guests each day in the cafe at UPS (this number includes the meals served by the Community Club run by New Life Church two mornings a week from our building). We also launched our new 'Compassionate Café' service in January 2025 which ran on a Friday lunchtime and saw local businesses and organisations volunteer their time to run our Friday kitchen service, providing a hot meal and drinks to guests in our centre. We continued to work closely with other services who used Unity Park Station to provide recovery support, accommodation options, community inclusion, and employment and resettlement options. The welfare centre saw ARC (Addiction Recovery Community) and AA continue to offer sessions to those with substance dependencies as well as Migrant Help and BARKA assisting those from the EEA with their immigration issues. Our centre provides valued space to local community groups; The Mix (local mental health support group), New Life Community clubs and a Knit and Natter group. We also act as a Foodbank access point 2 days a week. Funding meant we continued to employ a therapist who held weekly drop-in or pre- booked sessions with the guests and held 172 client sessions in the last year. This vital service gave those rough sleeping or vulnerably housed a safe place to talk and process. 172 hours of onsite counselling Winter Night Shelter Our Winter Night Shelter service operates during the coldest months of the year and is a lifeline for many who would otherwise be sleeping rough. Like the previous year, we offered up to fifteen guests an emergency bed each night from the end of November through to the end of March. Page 7 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Thanks to churches, community centres and an incredible team of 450 volunteers, we were able to offer this service rotating with 8 venues, 7 days a week and guests receive an evening meal, company, and a warm, dry place to sleep. During the night shelter season, 38 guests were provided with a bed, and tailored support enabled 32(85%) to move-on 450 positively to longer-term accommodation. Guest Story - Stephen* came to us after a family breakdown left him without a place to stay. Unable to return to his previous home, he found refuge in our winter night shelter. From the start, he was proactive, working closely with his council navigator and taking meaningful steps toward a better future. However, after being involved in an off-site incident, his bail conditions prevented him from staying in our shelter, forcing him back into rough sleeping. Despite this setback, Stephen remained determined. One day, he visited our crisis centre and asked our welfare team for guidance on finding private rentals. They spent time showing him different websites and before long, he had managed to secure himself a place to stay. Recognising that his drinking had become a problem, Stephen also reached out to ARC (Addiction Recovery Community) and is now on a waiting list for rehab. In the meantime, he actively participates in regular sessions with our on-site counselling service. Stephen's journey is a testament to how, with the right support and encouragement from our experienced welfare team, individuals can empower themselves to create lasting change and redirect their future. "I enjoyed my time with the winter night shelter as it got me off the streets during the winter period. I am very grateful for the help I received" Fundraising approach To sustain and grow our essential services, UnityMK has diversified its income sources. Our main funding streams include: • Trusts and Foundations - Securing grants through applications to charitable trusts and foundations. • Corporate Partnerships - Engaging with corporate organisations for financial support, product donations, in-kind gifts, and skilled volunteering. • Community Organisations - Building relationships with local groups such as Rotary Clubs, schools, and other community-based organisations for both financial and product donations. • Individual Giving - Encouraging one-off and regular donations through our fundraising plattorms. • Fundraising Events - Hosting our own UnityMK events and supporting those organised by our partners and supporters. • Statutory Funding - Accessing available funding from government and other statutory sources. Engagement and Compliance We actively communicate with our supporters through in-person events, email updates, social media, and through grant applications. Our communications are guided by transparency and respect. Page 8 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 We operate in full compliance with regulations and best practices as outlined by professional and regulatory bodies, including: • The Fundraising Regulator • The Chartered Institute of Fundraising • The Direct Marketing Association • The Advertising Standards Authority Our Commitment The UnityMK Fundraising Team is committed to the following principles: • Upholding high standards in all our work • Communicating clearly, honestly, and openly • Respecting the dignity of our guests when sharing their stories • Acting fairly and reasonably in all interactions • Maintaining accountability and responsibility in data handling, applications, and reporting We are deeply grateful to our donors and the more than 400 volunteers whose support enables us to respond to urgent community needs. We do not take this support for granted and are committed to ensuring every penny raised is used wisely and effectively to support our guests. Looking forward Winter Night Shelter In response to seen need, and working alongside Milton Keynes City Council's emergency provision, we are planning to operate a night shelter again this coming season. We plan to open fifteen beds each night using eight venues across the city. We will continue to invest in our welfare centre, ensuring it is robust enough to support a wide range of people accessing the service, from entrenched rough sleepers through to those needing assistance with benefits forms/debt advice etc, to prevent many more from finding themselves homeless. 1,995 lifesaving beds Development of Guest Support We are implementing a new guest database which will allow us to better track each client's background, needs, and progression. It will also provide greater data insights to contribute to our decision-making processes and support grant funding applications, as well as ensuring that our Guest Support Plans are tailored and timely, reducing duplication and any missed opportunities. The development of our '4 Pathways approach to Support & Recovery is a key focus, these are: Accommodation Meaningful Work Community Personal Development This development of our guest support services has been funded by the National Lottery over a 4-year period starting in June 2025 and enables the recruitment of 3 further team members. Page 9 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Each Pathway is made up of various options for the guests so that they can find their stable home, safe places of support, to find dignity and to thrive, contributing to their community. As the guests move into more stable accommodation, the team will then support them in identifying next steps in their pathways journey, whether that is training they would like to access, or a community group they can be introduced to. Our person-centred approach to work alongside our guests on their identified needs and not what may be considered their primary need. Last year, we supported a young man in his early twenties who was rough sleeping and focused solely on finding employment. By working with him and addressing how sleep and hygiene challenges could affect job success, he became open to exploring housing. This led to a successful referral to supported accommodation, which he is still living in a year later, providing a stable base to sustain working. Deeper partnership working Alongside all this, the welfare team continues to develop integral partnerships with local support agencies, housing providers, employment services and has growing relationships within the community and local businesses to provide opportunities for our guests. Improved volunteer communication Our operations team will be implementing a new volunteering database to allow easier volunteer management and communication, freeing up much-needed staff time for other areas. These new systems will empower our volunteers to choose and manage their shifts, give training options and has greater data security and compliance to meet our GDPR requirements. Wolverton Hub Phase 1 refurbishment of our property in Wolverton was completed in October. This focused on the outside of the building ensuring it is now watertight, with new windows, roof, fire escapes and the installation of fire and security systems. Plans are being reviewed to ensure our vision of our own bespoke centre will meet current needs for homelessness support in the city. Development of this property will take place in stages as we secure staged funding. Our current facilities at Unity Park Station are provided under an eight-year lease which expires in March 2028 and has a break clause exercisable in March 2026. We expect the new facilities to be ready for use before this time. Our fundraising activity will scale up to support the development of the Wolverton Hub as we begin to raise funds for the Phase 2 internal fit-out. This is a pivotal time for UnityMK as we seek to strengthen our existing key services for those facing and experiencing homelessness, whilst also developing the next phase of our work, with a strong focus on prevention. We remain committed to building and deepening our partnerships across the city, particularly with the local council, dedicated charities, the fantastic local community and our valued Milton Keynes businesses. Our main focus remains our guests. "The (winter night shelter service) is an absolute god send. If it wasn't for this charity I would still be on the streets. Everyone is absolutely amazing and go above and beyond to help everyone. It is a great charity and I have nothing but good words to say. Keep up the good work." Winter Night Shelter Guest 2024-25 Page 10 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 OUR SUPPORTERS This work has been assisted by very welcome grants and donations from: Accelera Activism Clothing All Saints Church Loughton All Saints Church Milton Keynes Amazon Charitable Foundation Ball Electronics Bidwell Boxberry Gardens Neighbours Brooklands Farm Primary School Christ Church Stantonbury Church of St Mary Magdalene Churches Together in Winslow CMK Town Council Coca Cola Costco Cranswick Convenience Foods David Lock Associates Fortress Distribution Limited Fusemetrix Group Freemasons Girdlers Company Charitable Trust Great Holm and Loughton PC Grahams Plumbers Merchant Greenleys Junior School Homely Spaces Limited Homeless Support Woburn Sands John Lewis Kings Court Chapel, Milton Keynes Lee Campbell Lloyds Bank Foundation Loughton Parish Council Lux Clean Major Fitness Mercedes MK Mercer and Hole MIB (Motors insurance Bureau) Milton Keynes City Council Milton Keynes Lions Central Milton Keynes Soroptimists Milton Keynes Tabernacle MK Chorale MK Watling Rotary Club National Grid Community Matters National Lottery Nationwide Building Society - Milton Keynes branches New City Church MK New Life Church Milton Keynes Newport Pagnell Baptist Church Newport Pagnell PCC Newport Pagnell Parochial Church Council Newport Pagnell Singers Network Rail Neves Solicitors Oakgrove Primary School Oakgrove Singers Personal Assurance Group Polymnia Choir Rotary Club of Woburn Sands Rotary Club of Wolverton and Stony Stratford Screwfix Foundation Shoosmiths St Pauls Academy St George's Church, Wolverton St Faiths Church, Newton Longville Stony Radio Stantonbury Parish Council Taylor Wimpey South Midlands The Coal Hatch The Grocers Charity The JJH Rausing Trust Thornton College Volkswagen Financial Services Retail UK Waitrose West Midland Trains Wharfside Electrical Wholesalers Ltd Whitehouse Parish Council Whitespace Yoga & Wellbeing Studio Yoga with Eva ICAEW Inner Wheel Club, Wolverton And finally, to our Trustees, team (both employees and volunteers), and the venues who have provided a safe place and resources to our winter night shelter guests Thank you Page 11 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW The Charity continues to rely on voluntary donations from a diverse range of generous supporters, including corporate partners, faith organisations, public bodies, and charitable trusts. In 2024/25, we received both operational funding and dedicated capital grants to support the development of our Wolverton site, acquired in 2021. This year, we also experienced increased income from local fundraising events such as the CEO Sleepout. We are deeply grateful for the ongoing generosity of our supporters, particularly in light of current economic challenges. Overall donations remained at a similar level to previous year £204,436 (2023/24: £204,785), reflecting the commitment of our donors and fundraisers. However, income from charitable activities, specifically grants from trusts and foundations declined. This was result of a challenging grant landscape and a turnover within the fundraising team. Capital grants totalling £588,691 (2023/24: £113,534) were received to fund Phase 1 refurbishment of the Wolverton warehouse, specifically to make the building watertight and secure. The project completed in October 2024. As a result, our cash reserves decreased from £490,460 at the beginning of the year to £214,654 at year end. Each year, the directors approve an annual budget which is tailored to the ongoing and emerging need for services. This year we reflected on the need for additional staffing to support the operational work of the charity which continues to grow as we seek to develop services to meet increasing need. The directors closely monitor the financial results, variance from budgets and non-financial indicators, considering the risks with the changes in the financial and economic climate creating further demand for our services and need to balance the skills and availability of our dedicated staff team. The independent examination was carried out without charge, for which we are very grateful. No remuneration or personal expenses were paid to any director. The Charity holds no funds or assets as custodian trustee. Reserves Policy The charity pays particular attention to its long-term viability. Accordingly, the directors have considered and adopted an unrestricted reserves policy representative of three months to five months costs of operating the charity which is based on the Board approved Annual Budget. The directors also recognise the short-term impact of the completion of Wolverton phase 1 and are confident that the unrestricted reserves will return to the required levels. The directors annually monitor and review this position to ensure it reflects the needs of the charity. Public benefit statement The Charity directors have exercised their powers with due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission to promote the Charity's Objects by: • Providing temporary accommodation together with evening meal and breakfast for single homeless persons • Providing support and information to guests to change the direction of their lives for the Page 12 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Principal risks and uncertainties Risk Management The Charity directors acknowledge their responsibility for the Charity's systems of internal control and risk management and recognise that such a system is designed to actively manage and minimise the risk of failure to achieve the Charity's objectives. Due to the nature of the work we do, the directors have an open risk appetite in regard to the strategic work, finding new and innovative ways to support our aims and objectives. However, regarding risk in direct relation to our guests we have a cautious risk appetite. The directors review and monitor risk, taking appropriate action where risk does not align with appetite. The following major categories of risk are relevant to the Charity: Compliance risk The Charity must comply with a range of legal and regulatory requirements including charity law, data protection, fundraising standards, health and safety, and safeguarding. To mitigate these risks the Charity has robust and embedded processes and policies, which are complemented by regular and rigorous review at Board meetings. Reputational risk There is always a reputational risk if someone were to die in our care at our winter night shelter provision. The reality is that a number of our guests have the possibility of increased physical and mental health conditions because of rough sleeping and at times have substance dependencies. Given the above, and the constant trade-offs between offering support services (despite their inherent risks) or none, we acknowledge that some level of reputational risk is unavoidable. This may arise if something goes wrong, if we misjudge a risk, or if external bodies challenge the judgments and decisions we make each day. Financial Risk During the last financial year, we strengthened our income streams and benefitted from an increase in our corporate support through local businesses. The main fundraising challenge we face is the ever- increasing demand across the sector for grant support, as competition has increased making these funds more difficult to secure. We balance the revenue need to cover the costs of running the welfare service and salaries for a growing staff team alongside the capital funds needed to enable the development and launch of our long-awaited Drop-in Centre, whilst also meeting our long-term mortgage commitments. Responsibilities of the Directors The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published on 16 July 2014. Page 13 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to: • Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently • Observe the methods and principles in the SORP FRS102 • Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent • State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements • Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The directors are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. In so far as the directors are aware: There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's independent examiner is unaware; and The directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information. Small Company Provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Independent Examiner Stephen Dunham of Broughton, Milton Keynes was appointed under section 487(2) of the Companies Act 2006. Relightman Richard Wightman, Chair 23rd July 2025 Page 14 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT I report to the directors of UnityMK, Milton Keynes on the accounts for the year ending 30th April 2025 which are set out on pages 16-25. Respective responsibilities of directors and examiner The Charity's directors consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act) • follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act), and • state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's statement During my examination, no matter has come to my attention: • which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: • to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; have not been met; or • to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Shakin Independent Examiner Stephen Dunham ACMA CGMA Broughton, Milton Keynes 23rd July 2025 Page 15 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
Annual Report and financial statements or the year ending 30M april 2025 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating income and expenditure Income: Donations Charitable Activities Capital Grants Investments Other Total Income Expenditure: Raising Funds Charitable Activities Other Total Expenditure Surplus/(Deficit) for the year Transfer Between Funds Net Movement in Funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 2 3 4 5 6&8 7&8 9 10 & 17 Unrestricted 197,938 77,597 - 3,950 42,645 322,130 47,865 258,681 36,467 343,012 (20,882) 495,350 474,469 345,011 819,480 Restricted 6,498 40,022 588,691 635,526 445 65,915 (40) 66,320 569,206 (495,350) 73,856 35,648 109,503 Total Funds 204,436 117,620 588,691 3,950 42,960 957,656 48,310 324,596 36,427 409,332 548,324 - 548,324 380,659 928,983 2023/24 204,785 133,166 113,534 1,691 52,910 506,085 38,348 339,269 35,564 413,180 92,905 92,905 287,753 380,659 Page 16 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMk Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 BALANCE SHEET as at 30th April 2025 Note 11 Tangible Fixed assets Fixed Assets Current Assets Cash at bank Debtors & Prepayments 12 2024/25 1,352,346 1,352,346 214,654 9,579 224,233 2023/24 545,324 545,324 490,460 13,167 503,627 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors & Accruals Net current assets Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year TOTAL NET ASSETS Charity Reserves Restricted Designated Unrestricted TOTAL FUNDS 13 13, 14 & 15 (42,461) 181,772 (605,136) 928,983 16 109,503 715,322 104,157 928,983 (28,777) 474,850 (639,515) 380,659 35,647 220,199 124,812 380,659 The notes on pages 17 to 25 form part of these financial statements. For the financial year ending 30th April 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to the accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime. These financial statements were approved by the directors of the Charity on 23rd July 2025, and are signed on their behalf by: loelightman RICHARD ERIC WIGHTMAN Chair & Director Kenenga LINDA CHERRINGTON Finance Director Page 17 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 1 Basis of accounting and accounting policies The financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention and in accordance with the applicable United Kingdom accounting standards and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 issued under the Charities Act 1993 and with the SORP FRS102. 1.1 Resources Expended Expenditure has been accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate costs within a category. 1.2 Fixed assets All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost. 1.3 Depreciation All assets are written off over their useful economic lives. The lives presently in use are: Buildings: 50 years • Plant & Equipment: 5 years • Office Equipment: 3 years 2 Donations Donations include money donated by individuals, corporate/group donations and funds raised from events, much of which is collected through charity fundraising sites, such as JustGiving and Localgiving. The related Gift Aid on individual donations or money raised through fundraising sites is included in this item. 3 Charitable Activities Breakdown of Charitable Income: Unrestricted Milton Keynes Council Grants Milton Keynes Community Foundation Other PCC Grant Albert Hunt Grant MHCLG Rough Sleeper Grocers Charity Accelera Cummins Hedley Foundation Various Parish Council Grants Total Charitable Income 66,247 10,000 1,350 77,597 1PCC: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley 2MHCLG: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Details on purpose of restricted grants are provided in Note 17.3. Page 18 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340 2024/25 Restricted : 9,807 8,000 4,968 5,000 4,747 3,000 4,500 40,022 Total 66,247 10,000 1,350 9,807 8,000 4,968 5,000 4,747 3,000 4,500 117,620
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) 4 Capital Grants These are the restricted funds specifically received towards construction work at Unit 1, Glyn Square, Wolverton. Details of the grants are shown in note 17. 5 Other Income Other income includes housing benefit for the seasonal night shelters. 6 Expenditure on Raising funds The total cost includes fundraising employment costs, fundraising events and other admin costs incurred in fundraising activities. 7 Breakdown of expenditure on Charitable Activities Unrestricted 2024/25 Restricted Total 2023/24 Total Staff & Volunteer costs Venue costs Guest Transport Guest Support Service Charge & Utilities Governance costs! Support Costs? Admin Costs? 177,148 20,769 5,622 2,093 23,740 552 20,030 8,727 258,681 31,633 18,542 4,297 6,558 2,143 2,688 54 65,915 208,781 39,311 9,919 8,651 25,883 552 22,718 8,781 324,596 196,928 38,708 20,826 10,244 28,780 361 27,216 16,206 339,269 Includes compliance costs such as data protection fees. 'Support costs include operational costs such as building maintenance, IT, training and recruitment Admin costs include insurance, marketing and other office expenses 8 Employment Costs Within Raising Funds and Charitable Activities following employment costs are included: 2024/25 Wages & Salaries Social Security Costs Pension 230,067 16,527 7,213 253,807 2023/24 f 204,496 10,094 5,648 220,238 No employee received benefits of more than £60,000 during the year. Page 19 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) During the year the charity employed an average of 1 full time staff and 11 part time staff (2023/24: 1 full time and 9 part time). Trustees do not receive remuneration but are reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of the charity in respect of administration and operational costs. In year 2024/25, no expenses were claimed by trustees (2023/24: £303). 9 Other Expenditure Unrestricted 2024/25 Restricted Total 2023/24 Total Loan Interest Legal & Professional fees Depreciation Total Other 23,947 692 11,828 36,467 - (40) 23,947 652 11,828 36,427 14,252 7,504 13,807 35,564 10 Transfer between Funds In the year there was a reallocation of f495,350 from Restricted reserves to Designated reserves. This movement represented funds expended from restricted reserves to develop Wolverton property which is now part of Capital Work in progress designated fund. Detail of this movement by each fund is shown in note 17. 11 Fixed Assets Initial Purchase Cost Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value on 30th April 2024 Additions/Purchases in the year Wolverton Property Development Depreciation Charge in the Year Net Book Value on 30th April 2025 Land & Buildings 581,995 (36,860) 545,136 Capital Work in Progress Plant & Equipment 10,606 (10,417) 188 - (11,640) 533,496 818,850 - 818,850 (188) Total 592,601 (47,277) 545,324 818,850 (11,828) 1,352,346 Page 20 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMk Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) 12 Debtors and Prepayments Prepayments Trade Debtors Total 13 Creditors 13.1 Amounts falling due within one year Bank loans and overdrafts (see Note 14 and 15) Accruals/Trade creditors Total 2024/25 4,152 5,428 9,579 2023/24 3,140 10,028 13,167 13.2 Amounts falling due after more than one year Bank loans Secured (see Note 14) Unsecured Loan (see Note 15) Total 2024/25 31,888 10,573 42,461 2024/25 303,203 301,933 605,136 2023/24 8,921 19,856 28,777 2023/24 316,015 323,500 639,515 14 Secured Debt The following secured borrowing is included within creditors: Bank loans 2024/25 313,524 2023/24 324936. The freehold of the property Unit 1, Glyn Square, Wolverton was purchased on 8th March 2021. As of 30th April 2025, the mortgage outstanding stood at £313,524 (2023: £324,936). This is secured on the property and is repayable over 20 years, expiring March 2041. Interest was charged at a fixed rate for the first 36 months ending in March 2024. Since then, it is at a variable rate. The principal and interest are repayable in monthly instalments over the term of the mortgage. 15 Unsecured Debt The following unsecured loan is included within creditors: Unsecured Loan 2024/25 323,500 2023/24 323,500 Page 21 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) To support Phase 1 construction work at Unit 1, Glyn Square, Wolverton, an unsecured loan has been provided by an individual and supporter of the charity. The loan was drawn down on 28th March 2024 with repayments due from September 2025. The loan previously accrued simple interest; however, an addendum signed in March 2025 retrospectively removed all interest charges, and the loan now bears no interest from inception. 16 Reserves 2024/25 2023/24 Unrestricted Designated Restricted Property Development Restricted Operational Total Reserves 104,157 715,322 102,025 7,478 928,983 124,812 220,199 11,408 24,240 380,659 Details of restricted funds are included in Note 17. The Restricted Property Development Fund comprises funds reserved for Phase 2 development, following the completion of Phase 1. Established in 2021, the Designated fund initially reflected the net book value of Unit 1, Glyn Square, Wolverton, excluding mortgage liabilities. In 2024/25, capital work in progress on the Wolverton property was added to the fund, net of any associated unsecured loan liability. 2024/25 2023/24 Designated Reserve Net book value on Property Property Mortgage liability Capital Work in Progress Cash at Bank Unsecured Loan liability* Total Reserves 533,496 (313,524) 818,850 545,136 (324,936) (323,500) 715,322 323,500 (323,500) 220,199 * The Unsecured Loan Liability remained fully unutilised in 2023/24, as Phase 1 construction at Wolverton had not commenced. The liability is fully offset by corresponding cash held in the bank. Page 22 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) 17 Movement in funds 17.1 Funds held during the year: Unrestricted funds General funds Designated: Property Restricted funds Wolverton Building Project National Lottery Community Garfield Weston The Beatrice Laing Trust The Clothworkers' Foundation The Grocers' Charity Food and Night Shelter Funding Accelera Cummins Personal Medical Group West Midlands Trains Ltd Welfare restricted donations MHCLG Rough Sleepers? PCC3 Mazars Charitable Trust Girdlers' Company Trust Hedley Foundation The Screwfix Foundation Central MK Town Council Total Funds At 30/04/25 Net Movement 104,157 715,322 819,480 102,025 412 1,308 4,708 550 (0) 500 109,503 928,983 (20,655) 495,123 474,469 94,367 (3,750) (2,764) 1,308 (2,500) (3,756) (760) 12311 (2,446) 550 (2,161) 73,856 548,324 Movement Between Funds Movement 227 495,123 495,350 97,090 (426,141) (100,000) (30,000) (41,300) 5,000 - - - - (495,350) (20,882) (20,882) (2,723) 422,391 100,000 30,000 41,300 (5,000) (2,764) 1,308 (2,500) (3,756) (760) - (4,231) (2,446) 550 (2,161) 569,206 548,324 1£495,350 movement between funds reflects the utilisation of funds restricted for development of Wolverton property to Designated Property. 2MHCLG: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 3PCC: Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley At 30/04/24 124,812 220,199 345,011 7,658 3,750 " ' - 3,176 2,500 3,756 760 - - 8,939 2,446 - 2,160 500 35,647 380,659 Page 23 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) 17.2 Details of income and resources expended during the year: Unrestricted funds General and Designated funds Restricted funds Wolverton Building Project National Lottery Community Garfield Weston The Beatrice Laing Trust The Clothworkers' Foundation The Grocers' Charity Food & Night Shelter Funding Accelera Cummins Personal Medical Group West Midlands Trains Ltd Welfare restricted donations MHCLG Rough Sleepers? PCC: Mazars Charitable Trust Girdlers' Company Charitable Trust Hedley Foundation The Screwfix Foundation Central MK Town Council Total Funds Incoming Resources 322,130 422,391 100,000 30,000 41,300 19,013 4,747 300 4,968 9,807 3,000 635,526 957,656 Resources Expended (343,012) (2,723) - (5,000) (21,777) (3,439) (2,500) (3,756) (1,060) (4,968) (9,807) (4,231) (2,446) (2,450) (2,161) (66,320) (409,332) Movement Between Funds € 495,350 97,090 (426,141) (100,000) (30,000) (41,300) 5,000 - - (495,350) 1£495,350 movement between funds reflects the utilisation of funds restricted for development of Wolverton property to Designated Property. Net Movement in funds € 474,469 94,367 (3,750) (2,764) 1,308 (2,500) (3,756) (760) (4,231) (2,446) 550 (2,161) 73,856 548,324 Page 24 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340
UnityMK Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30t April 2025 Notes to the Accounts (continued) 18.3 Detail and Purpose of funds held Restricted Fund name Wolverton Building Project, National Lottery Community Fund, Garfield Weston, The Beatrice Laing Trust and The Clothworkers' Foundation Grocers Charity, Personal Medical Group, West Midlands Trains Ltd and PCC - Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley Albert Hunt and various Parish Council grants Accelera Cummins via the Global Giving Foundation Welfare Restricted donations MHCLG Rough Sleeper Mazars Charitable Trust and Girdlers Company Charitable Trust Hedley Foundation The Screwfix Foundation Central Milton Keynes Town Council Purpose Phase 1 capital funding to begin to renovate and refurbish the property at Glyn Square Wolverton - our new hub to provide prevention and recovery services For guest welfare provision at our current homelessness centre To purchase food and bedding and equipment for guests and for the Night Shelter To enhance our volunteer programme To provide accommodation, clothes, travel tickets etc for guests To support entrenched rough sleepers Preparing guests for employment To enable counselling sessions to people experiencing trauma and emotional disturbance because of becoming homeless To support projects that will fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and community facilities specifically for those in need To improve our centre's storage facility which holds emergency clothing and toiletries supplies as well as Food Bank stock Page 25 of 25 Charity number: 1149480 Company number: 08232340