UnityMK
Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 30th April 2025
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UnityMK
Life saving accommodation;
Life giving support
www.unitymk.org
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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.
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"It's beautiful - I'm happy"
Alek - former UnityMK night
shelter guest April 2025
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Homeless
Helped
Housed
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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