COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Charity regislralion number 1154506 Company iegislration number 08672447 (England and Wales)
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Miss K J Snookes Mr C J Harding Mr E P Rylands MrA J Coates Mr M J Cunningham Mrs B Howard Mrs N Kenyon Secrotary Mr E P Rylands Charlty numbor {England and Wales) 1154506 Company number 08672447 Reglstoréd offlce Heritage House Firsl Floor 9b Hoghton Str68t Soulhport Merseysld8 PR9 OTE Indopendont examlnor Champion TLL Llmlted 7-9 Slallon Road Heskelh Bank Preston Lancashire PR4 6SN
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED CONTENTS Pago Trustees. report Independent examinerfs report Slalem8nl of financlal aclivilles Balance sheet Notes to Ihe financial slalements 10-15
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The trustees present thelr annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2024. The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance wilh Ihe aGcounling policies set out In note 1 to the financial stalemenls and comply with the charity's govemlng document, the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charilles SORP "Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slatement ol Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing Iheir accounts In accordance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)" Oblectlvo8 and acllvltles The Charily's oblecls are: The provlslon of financial grants to indivlduals or groups in order to d6velop life chances from a position of adverslty Ihrough the rellef ol Ihose in need by reason of poverty, youth, age. ill heallh. dlsabilily. financlal hardship or other dlsadvanlage; and The provision of financlal grants lo Indlviduals or 9roups in order to develop lifo chances from a poslllon of adversity and in so doing support the advancement of cilizenshlp or community development. The Iruslees have pald due regard to guldance issued by th8 Charity Commlsslon In declding what acllvllles the charity should undertake.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 WE ARE HOPE STREET Community Link Foundalion awarded a grant of £460 to We Are Hope Street cic to support Ihelr Chrislmas community project. providing a warm. festive, and inclusive experience for individuals and families across Wesl Lancashire. The funding helped cover essential cosls such as food and eleclricily for a Iwo-day initiative that included preparing, cooking. and serving a five-course homemade Chiislmas dinner. On Christmas Day. Hope Street Community Café welcomed around 80 guests, including thos8 affected by the cost-of-living crisis, those living alone, single parents, and others seeking companionship. 11 offered them hot drinks. a full meal, enlertainmenl, and Chiislmas gifts In a warm. safe space. Volunleers also arranged doorstep deliveries for housebound individuals, ensuring no one was left out. ASTHMA RELIEF In February 2024, Ihe Irustees approved fundlng of £950 so Aslhma Relief could purchase new nebulisers for us8 In Southport. Asthma Rellef Is a charity dedicated lo Improving the quality of life and care of Ihose who live wilh chronlc respiralory related Illnesses by offering a respiratory equipment donalton and support service. They donato medlcal equlpmenl which is not roulinely available on Ihe NHS. They gave u$ a seleclion of quotes from people who they have donated the nebulisers lo. Thls one Is from a Ward Nurse al a Hospital: "On behall of Ihe Ward I would like lo Ihank you. once again, for your generous donallon of Nebulisers. These arè the machines of cholce right throughout our NHS Trust area and we are so graleful Ihat you were able lo provide them. As you are aware we have lust moved lo a brand new Ward and due to your Gonlrlbullon we are now fully equlpped as a Resplralory Ward.. SOUTHPORT TRINITY AFC Soulhport Trlnlly AFC applled for funding to provlde sports glasses for 17 vlsually Impaired players acioss Ihelr youth leams. Slandard glasse5 pose a safely risk during football matches, and FA guidelines recommend sporis- specific eyewear. which can cost around £150 per pair. The grant helped ensure all affected players can participale safely and confidenlly, regardless of their lamills financial silualion. Through Ihis grant, Soulhport Trinily alms lo remove barrigrs lo parllclpalion and safeguard both Ihelr players and olhers on Ihe pltch. RAINBOW HUB A grant of £900 was awarded to Ralnl)ow Hub to fund weekly conducllv8 education sessions lor Kyllan James Long. The appllcalion was submilled by hls molher who highlighted the slgnificanl developmental benefits Ihese sesslons have had on Kyllan. Thanks lo the support provided by Rainbow Hub, Kylian has progressed to sllling and standing with asslslance. milestones Ihal are so meaninglul lo his lamily. The sessions form an essenllal part ol Kyllan'5 weekly routine, conlribullng to his growing confidence and physical development. Without thls funding. access to these Ilfe-enhancing sesslons would not have been posslble.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 HOME START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY To help address Ihe growing demand for local mental heallh support, Communily Llnk Foundalion awarded £5.000 to Home-start Soulhport & Formby for IheiT specialist counselling projecl aimed at parenls in need. Tho funding enabled the organisalion lo deliver 166 counselling sessions over a 12-month period, offering vital emotional support to those slruggllng wilh p¢)or menlal heallh, isolation, or day-to-day challenges. The sessions provlded a safe. confidenlial space where individuals could explore Ihelr dilficulties. build reslllenc8, and make meaninglul changes to improve their wellbeing. Home-slart also offers chlldcar6 SUPPOrt. ensuring that access to Ihese sessions is practical and inclusive for those with young children. At a lime when slatulory services are stretched and waiting lists are long. Ihls lailored local service plays a crllical role in pTevenling menlal health crises and empowering parenls to cope more confidently wilh daily life. The appllcalion said.. -The Impacl of the counselling project is Ihal more parenls will b8 able lo cop& with Ilfe's challenges, particularly at the moment wilh the $1 of living crlsis. This service will address Ihe growing need for menlal heallh support. Walting lists lor slalutory serViS are lenglhy and can't always be provided in locatlons convenient for an individual. As we can provide childcaie our service is especlally convenient for parents to use. Once th8 counselling session are completed we can also relei an individual on to our Volunteer Prolecl. Thls offers ongoing befrlending support where volunleers can inlroduce people into other sources of support In the communlly that can improve mental health. We know Ihls servlce Is needed beuSe of the growlng numbers of referrals we are already receiving. SEFTON CHILDREN'S TRUST A gTant of £1105 was awarded lo Sefton Children's Trust. a volunleer-led charity based In Merseyslde. lo support thelr annual week-long Tesidenlial Irip lo Manor Advenlure in Shropshlre. Th15 prolecl benefils chlldren aged 8 to 12 who face significant challenges. Including bereavement. abuse. GaTing responsibililles. OT household Illness. The Tesldenlial provides a sliuclured environmenl where children can escape Ihe pressures of daily sile and bulld onftdence Ihrough aclivilies designed around 'challenge by choice.. With referials from schools and professionals, the program helps children develop resilience, teamwork. and ambilion. The funding contributed direclly lo the c051s of accommodation. aclivilies, meals. and support staff for 68 children and accompanying adults. The trip look place from 27th July to 3rd August. SOUTHPORT SAVIOURS Communlly Llnk Foundallon awarded a grant lo The Soulhport Savlours Foundation lo asslst wllh the Inslallalion of a life-savlng external defibrillalor on Wesley Street, Soulhport. Wilh permlsslon granted by Ihe Brillsh Leglon lo mount the device oulslde Iheir Community Hub, Ihe prolecl alms lo enhance the availabllily ol emergency medical equlpmenl in the town cenlre. The funding contributes towards Ihe cost ol Ihe defibrillator and wealherprool houslng unlt. Inslallalion and first aid training will be managed by ihe chaTity, with long-lerm malntenance supported by the Wesley Street buslness community. The project ensures essenlial medlcal support Is accesslble to the publlc 2417, wilh th8 Potentlal to save lives in tiitical moments. Richard from Soulhport Saviours said: 'A big thank you lo Community Link Foundation for Ihelr kind donation helping Wesley slieel hil Iheir fundralsing target lo gel an external defibrillalor installed on Ihe street. This unit will cover the local community and cover an area Ihat really was lacking defib coverage before." ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Community Link Foundalion was delighted to support an inilialive al St Patrick's Catholic Primary School wilh grant lo install ouldooi exercise equipmenl on the school's playing field. The Idea was proposed by a Year 6 pupil on Ihe School Council. who researched the equipment and associated costs before presenling it to slaff. The equlpment promotes physical health. emolional wellbeing. and outdoor activity for children of all abililies. By crealing a space that encourages movement, cooperation, and lime In lh8 fresh alr, the proJe¢t alms lo Improve pup115' overall health and wellbeing while teaching valuable life lessons such as turn-taking and self-care. The granl helped lo lurn the idea into a practical. long-lasting asset for Ihe school and its students.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 SEFTON COUNCIL- THE ATKINSON A grant was awarded lo The Atklnson in Soulhport lo support Ihe installation of a 24-hour accessible defibrillator In Ihe Diana Memoiial Gardens. located in front of the Town Hall and The Atkinson building. This life-saving equipment will seNe residents, visilors, and the wider Soulhport town cenlre community. particularly during times when other neaiby defibrillators localed within businesses are inaccessible due lo limited opening hours. The project included the purchase of a lully automatic defibrillator, a lockablo exlernal cabinet. both adult and paedlalfic pads, and professional electrical Inslallallon. Part funding had already been pledged by Southport Strollers Running Club and Soulhport Saviours charity, Communily Link Foundation's conlribution helped brldge Ihe gap lo ensure thls vilal equipment could be made available. FARNBOROUGH ROAD Community Llnk Foundation was pleased lo support a fundlng request for £1000 submilled by Adrian Antell on behalf of Matthew Davies, a pupil at Farnborough Road Junior School. Soulhport. The grant contributed towards the purchase of a specially adapted blcycle Ihat allows Mallh6w, who uses a wh88lchalr and walking frame. lo experience freedom of movement and Inclusive play with his peers. The bicycle. recommended by his Iherapisls. Is deslgned lo grow with him and significanlly enhances his ability to participate In outdoor aclivilies both at school and home. With match funding already secured from Rotary and local Church groups, Ihe grant enabled the final amounl needed to be rea¢h8d, helping to Ifansform Mallhew's everyday experlences. QUEENSCOURT HOSPICE A grant of £826 was awarded lo Queenscourt Hosplce lo support their ongoing work provldlng compasslonale care for patients with serlous illnesses and those at Ihe end of Ilfe. Queenscourt plays a vilal role In the local communlty, offeilng speclallst medlcal care and emotional support to palienls and Ihelr famillos, both In Ihe hosplce and al home. Thls grant contributes lo sustaining Ihe hlgh-qualily services Ihat Queenscourl Is known for, helplng lo Improve qualily of life for those facing challenging health ¢lrcumslanc8S. THE COMMUNITY CHURCH A grant of £250 was given to The Communily Church, a registered charity based al The Famlly Lile Centre In Soulhport, to support Ihe purchase and Inslallalion of a publlc access defibrillalor. Located in a cenlral area where the nearest defibrillalor is over lour minules away. Ihis project aims lo significantly reduce emergency response Ilmes during cardiac events - a lime.crilical laclor for survival. The fundlng covered Ihe cost of the defibrillator. secure houslng unil, inslallalion. and associaled electrical work. The defibrillalor serves Ihe PR8 6JH community and surfounding area, offering vital. polenlially life-saving support. PRACTICE MAKE8 PERFECT Communlty Link Foundation gave a grant of £1000 to Practice Makes Perfect, a long-eslablished volunlary group based in Soulhport. They promote sign language. fingerspelling, lipreading. and deaf awareness for people of all ages and abilities. The funding supported Ihe replication of 1.000 professlonally sublilled OVDS lo accompany Iheir slgn language resources. making them more accessible to individuals experiencing hearing loss. In addition lo DVD production. the grant also contributed lo printing costs for workbooks and handouls that supplement the learnlng materials, as well as dlslribulion expenses. This prolect partlcularly benefils individuals who have recently lost Ihelr hearing due lo Illness. accident, or age-relaled condilions. offering Ihem vital lools lo ald communicallon and rebuild confiden¢e.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Flnanclal rèvlew Resgrves Pollcy The Trustees have considered the CharilWs requirement for reseeS which lakes account of ils ability lo continue lo operate should Ihere be a reduction in income such that day-to-day costs. apart Ifom Ihose directly required for raising funds, need lo be paid for out of reseNes held. The long-term alm is to make sufficlenl surplus from the 600 Club lollery to cover the admin I support cosls which total approximately £5.000 per year.ln the meantime it is prudenl lo relain twelve monlh's luture support l admln costs In reseNes. which equates to approximately £12,000. This amount has been designated wilhin the funds. leavlng free funds for distribution of £29.149. This amount will be pald oul as grants during Ihe coming year in response lo applicallons received. Revlow ol year The Slalemenl of Flnanclal Aclivily for the year Is shown on page 8. The Balance Sheet Is on pag8 9 of lh8 statutory accounts and the Notes to the Flnandal Slalements on pages 10 to 15. The total Income in the year 2024 was £28.393 (2023: £31.052). Total expendilure was £36.996 (2023.. £24.789 leaving a deficll of £8.603. Glven the nalure of the Charily's a¢livllles and Intention to pay out funds held as s¢)on as posslble by way of grants (whilst retaining suificlent amounts as described in the reserves policy) il is not pwdenl lo li8-up monies In long-term investment. The Iruslees wlll endèavour to obtain the best interest iales available on a shorl-leim basls wllh bank deposit accounts however. Slructurei govérnanco and management The charlly is controlled by it's governlng document, the Memorandum of Artides of Assoclallon. and conslilules a limited Gompany. Ilmiled by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Iruslees, who are also the dlreclors foi Ihe purpos8 ol company law. and who sèrved during Ihe year and up lo the date of slgnalure of the financial stalemenls were: Mlss K J Snookes Mr D Duffy Mr C J Hardlng Mr E P Rylands MrAJ Coates Mr M J Cunningham Mr J Thompson Mrs B Howard Mrs N Kenyon (ReSned 30 Jun8 2024) (Resigned 1 February 2025) The Board Is responslble for the recruitment and appolnlment of new Truslees. New Irustees are sought based on any skills shortages on the Board. There is an applicalion process lor Truslees. and induclion information including Charity Commission publlcalions regardlng Truslee roles and responslbllilles. and background Informalion on the Charily.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The company's current policy conceming the paymenl of trade crediloTS is to follow the CBI'S Prompl Payers Code {copies are available from the CBI. Centre Point. 103 New Oxford Slreel. London WC1A 1 DU). The compan1$ current pollcy concernlng ihe payment of trade creditors is to: settle the terms ol payment wilh suppliers when agreeing the lerms ol each Iransaclion; ensure that suppliers are made awaie of the terms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms In contracts: and pay In accordance with Ihe company's contractual and olher legal obllgallons. Trade credilors of the company al the year end were equivalent lo XX daws purchases. based on the average daily amount Invoiced by suppliers during the year. The tru s. report approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr E P Rylands Truste0 Date: ...
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED I report to the tTU51ees on my examination of the financial statements of Community Link Foundallon Limited (the chaflty) for the year ended 30 September 2024. Re5pon51bllllles and basls of report As the Iiuslees of the Charity {and also Its dlrectors for the purp056s of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of Ihe Companles Act 2006. Having sallsfied myself that the financlal statements of the charity are not required to be audiled under Part 16 of Ihe Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report In Tespecl of my examlnallon of the charlly's financial slalemenls carried oul under seclion 145 of the Charilies Acl 2011. In cairying out my examinallon I have followed the Direclions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 1451SXb) of the Charities Act 2011. Indgpendent oxamlnor'g 8latement I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihat no mallers have come to my attenllon In connection wllh the examlnalion giving me cause lo believe that in any malerial respect.. accounllng records were nol kept in respect of Ihe charity as requSred by secllon 386 of the Companles Act 2006. the financial slalements do not accord wilh those records: or Ihe financial statements do not comply wilh the accounting requlremenls of sectlon 396 01 the Companles Act 2006 other Ihan any requlrement Ihal lh8 financial slalements give a tru6 and falr view, which Is nol a maller consldered as part of an independent examination.. or thè financlal slalemonls have not been prepared In accordance wlth the methods and prlnclples of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charilles applicable to chari118S preparing Ihelr financial slalements In accordance wilh Ihe Flnanclal Reporting Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no olher mallers in connecllon wilh Ihe examlnation lo whlch attention should be drawn In Ihls report In order lo enable a proper underslanding of the financlal slalemenls to bè reached. Champlon TLL Llmlted Peter Buck FCA, DChA 7-9 Station Road Heskelh Bank Preston Lancashlre PR4 6SN Date..
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Unrostrlcted funds 2024 Unrestrlcted funds 2023 Notos Income Irom: Donations and legacles Other trading aclivilies 18.360 10.033 20.500 11,002 Total Income 28.393 31.502 Expondlturg on: R81sing funds ChaTilable a¢livilies 14,650 22.346 6.808 18.071 Total expgndllure 36.996 24.879 Net Incomel{expendltur8) and movomenl In lunds (8,603) 6,623 Reconclllatlon of funds: Fund balances al 1 October 2023 43.752 37.129 Fund balanc98 al 30 Soptember 2024 35,149 43,752 The stalemenl of financial aclivilies Includes all gains and losses recognlsed In the year. All Income and expendllure derive from conlinulng aclivilies.
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notès Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 36.241 44.823 Credltors: amounts falllng due wllhln ono year 12 1.092 1,071 Net currenl assels 35.149 43.752 Tho funds of the ¢harlty Unreslricted lunds - general Unreslrlcled funds- designated lund 29.149 6.000 37.752 6.000 35,149 43.752 The company is enlilled lo the exemplion from Ihe audit requiremenl contalned In secllon 477 of Ihe Companles Act 2006, lor Ihe year ended 30 September 2024. Th8 directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wlth the requirements of the Companl8s Act 2006 wilh respect lo accounting records and Ihe preparation of financlal slalemenls. The mèmb8rs have not requlred the company to oblaln an audlt of Ils financlal slalements for Ihe year In quèsllon In accordance with se¢llon 476. These financlal slalem8nls have been prepared In accordance with the provlslons appllcable to companles subjecl lo Ihe small companles reglme. The financial slatemenls were approved by Ihe trustees on Trustee Company Tegislration number 08672447 {England and Wales}
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Accountlng poll¢les Charliy Informatlon Community Link Foundation Limlted Is a private company Ilmited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The regislered office15 Herilage House. First Floor. 9b Hoghlon Street, Soulhport. Merseyside. PR9 OTE. 1.1 Accountlng conventlon The financial slatemenls have been prepared in accordance wllh the charilvs governing document, lh8 Companies A¢1 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. ("FRS 102.) and Ihe Charilies SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charilles.. Statement of Recommended Pracllce applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Flnanclal Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" {effecllv8 1 January 2019). The Charity Is a Pijblic Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The chailty has taken advantag6 of the provisions In the SORP for charilles not to prepare a Slalemenl of Cash Flows. The financlal statements are prepared in sleTling, which Is Ihe functional currency of the charily. Monelary amounts in these flnanclal slalements are rounded to Ihe nearesl £. The financlal statements have been prepared under the hislorlcal cosl convention. 1.2 Golng concern Al the lime of approvlng the financial statements. the Iruslees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue In opeialional existence lor Ihe foreseeable luture. Thus th8 Iruslees conllnue lo adopt the golng concem basls of accounting In preparing the financlal statements. 1.3 Charltablo funds Ursreslflcted lunds are available for use at the discretion ol the truslees In furtherance ol Ihelr charlt8ble oblecllves. Reslrlcled funds are suble¢l to speclfic condllions by donors or grantors as lo how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the Teslrlcled funds are sel oul in Ihe noles lo Ihe financlal slalemenl$. Endowment funds are subject lo specific condillons by donors Ihat the capllal musl be malnlalned by the charily. 1.4 Income Income Is recognised when Ihe charily Is legally enlilled toll after any performance condlllons have been mèt. Ihe amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable Ihat Income will be received. Cash donalions are recognised on receipt. Olher donations are recognised once the Chaiity has been notified of Ihe donation, unless performance condilions require deferral of the amount. Income lax recoverable in relation lo donalions received under Gill Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the lime of Ihe donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or olheNiise if Ihe charily has been notified of an impending dislribulion. Ihe amount is known. and receipt Is expected. If Ihe amount is not known. the legacy is treated as a contingent asset. 10-
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Accountlng pollcles (Contlnued) 1.5 Expendlture Expendilure is recognlsed once there Is a legal or constructive obligation to Iran5fer economic benefit lo a third party. il is probable Ihat a Iransfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement. and the amount of th8 Qbligallon can be measured rellably. Expendlture Is classified by acllvity. The costs of each acllvity are made up of the total of dlrecl Gosts and shared costs. Including support cosls involved in undertaking each activity. Direct cosls allribulablo to a single aclivlly are allocated dlreclly lo Ihal aclivily. Shared cosls which conlribule to more than one actlvlty and support costs which are nol allribulable to a single activity are apporlioned boiween those aclivilies on a basls consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basls of Ilme spent, and depreclallon charges are allocated on Ihe portion of the asset's use. 1.6 Cash and cash oqulvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash In hand. doposils held at call with banks. olher short-lerm Ilquld Inveslmenls wilh orlglnal malurilies of three monlhs or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings In current liabililies. Baslc flnanc181 assets B8slc financlal assets, whlch Include dobtors and cash and bank balancés. are Inlllally measured at Iransa¢lion pric8 Including Iransaclion costs and are subsequently carried al amortised cost uslng Ihe effecllve Inleresl melhod unless the arrangement Conslilules a financlng Iransacllon. where the Iransacllon Is measured al Ihe present value of Ihe fulure receipts discounled at a maikel rate of inleresl. Financlal assels classified as receivable wilhln one year are not amortised. Baslc flnanclal Ilabllllles Baslc financial liabililies, includlng credllors and bank loans are Inillalty recognlsed at Iransaclion prlce unless Ihe ariangemenl conslilules a financlng Iransaclion. where Ihe debt instrument is measured at the present valu6 of Ihe future payments dlscounted al a market rale of Snleresl. Flnanclal liabllilies ¢las$ified as payable wilhln one year are not amortised. Debl inslrumenls are subsequenlly carried at amortised cosl, uslng Ihe effective Inlerest Tate method. Trade creditors are obligalions lo pay for goods or servlces Ihal have been auIred In the ordlnary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabililies if payment is due wilhin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-curienl liabililies. Trade CTedilors ale recognised inilially al transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using Ihe effective inleresl method. Derecognltlon ol financlal Ilabllltles Financial liabililies are defecognised when the charity's contractual obligatlons expire or are discharged or cancelled. Donatlon$ and lègaclgs Unreslrlcted Unreslrlclod fund8 funds general general 2024 2023 Donations and gifts Sponsorship 16,360 2.000 500 20,000 11
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Income from other Iradlng actlvltles Unrestrlcted Unre51rlctod funds funds 2024 2023 Sponsorshlps and social lolleries 10,033 11,002 Ralslng fund8 Unr08trlcted Unre8trlclod funds funds general genoral 2024 2023 undralsin and ubllcl Lotlery prizes Fundfaislng and markellng lees 4,715 9.935 5,112 1,696 Fundralslng and publlcity 14.650 6,808 14,650 6.808 Expondlturo on charltable actlvltle$ 2024 2023 Dlrect costs Grant funding ol aclivilies {see note 6) 18.194 15.967 Share of support and govornance cosl818ee noto 7) Support Governance 3,060 1.092 1,033 1,071 22.346 18.071 Analysls by fund Unreslricted lund5 - general 22.346 18,071 12-
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Grants payablo 2024 2024 Grants to Inslilutions.. We Are Hope Asthma relief Soulport Trinlty Rainbow Hub Theraplay Seflon Childrens Irust Soulhport Saving St Palflcks Formby CVS Soulhport Learnlng Trusl Seflon CVS Practice Makes Perfed Faimborough Road Junior School Queen8COUrt Hosplce Th8 Community Chuich Olher 460 950 1,200 1,140 1.500 900 4.778 1,000 500 500 1,105 1.100 3,000 730 1.000 1.000 826 250 1.070 12.391 10,618 Grants to Indlvlduals 5.803 5,349 18,194 15.967 Support costs Support Govornan¢e costs CO8t8 2024 Support Govornanco costs C08t8 2023 Insurance Poslage and stationery Sundrfes Compuler and website 289 147 289 147 289 289 35 709 35 709 2.340 2,340 Independent examinei foes 1.092 1.092 1.071 1.071 3,060 1,092 4.152 1.033 1.071 2,104 Analysed belween Ch8rilable aclivities 3.060 1.092 4.152 1.033 1,071 2.104 13-
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Net movemént In funds 2024 2023 The nel movement in funds Is stated after chargingl{crediling)'. Fees payable for Ihe independent examinalion of the charily's financial slatemenls 1.092 1,071 Trusleas None of Ihe trustees (or any persons connected wilh them) recelved any remuneralion or benefits from the charity during the year. 10 Employe08 The average monlhly number of employees durlng Ihe year was: 2024 Number 2023 Number Tolal There were no employees whose annual remunerallon was more than £60.000. 11 Taxallon The chariiy Is exempt Irom taxation on Ils acllvilles because all Ils Income Is applied for charilable purposes. 12 Credllor8: amounts falllng due wllhln one year 2024 2023 A¢¢Tu8ls and delerred Incx)me 1.092 1,071 13 Unre8trlcled funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise th8 unoxpended balances of donallons and grants whlch are not sublecl to specific conditions by donors and granlors as lo how Ihey may b8 used. These include deslgnated funds which have been sel aside out of unreslricled funds by the trustees for specific purposes. Al 1 October 2023 Incomlng rosources Resources At30 expended September 2024 Designated funds General funds 6,000 37,752 6.000 29.149 28.393 (36,996) 43.752 28.393 {36.9961 35.149 14-
COMMUNITY LINK FOUNDATION LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 13 Unrestrlcted fund8 (Contlnuéd Prevlous yèar: At 1 Octobar 2022 Incomlng resource Rosourceg expandad At30 Septembgr 2023 Designated funds General funds 6,000 31.129 6,000 37.752 31.502 (24.879> 37.129 31,502 (24.879) 43,752 14 Related party transa¢tlons There were no dlsclosable related party Iransacllons during the year (2023 - non8}. 15-
WE ARE HOPE STREET Community Link Foundation awarded a grant of £460 to We Are Hope Street CIC to support their Christmas community project, providing a warm, festive, and inclusive experience for individuals and families across West Lancashire. The funding helped cover essential costs such as food and electricity for a two-day initiative that included preparing, cooking, and serving a five-course homemade Christmas dinner. On Christmas Day, Hope Street Community Café welcomed around 80 guests, including those affected by the cost-of-living crisis, those living alone, single parents, and others seeking companionship. It offered them hot drinks, a full meal, entertainment, and Christmas gifts in a warm, safe space. Volunteers also arranged doorstep deliveries for housebound individuals, ensuring no one was left out. ASTHMA RELIEF In February 2024, the trustees approved funding of £950 so Asthma Relief could purchase new nebulisers for use in Southport. Asthma Relief is a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and care of those who live with chronic respiratory related illnesses by offering a respiratory equipment donation and support service. They donate medical equipment which Is not routinely available on the NHS. They gave us a selection of quotes from people who they have donated the nebulisers to. This one is from a Ward Nurse at a Hospital: 'On behalf of the Ward I would like to thank you, once again, for your generous donation of Nebulisers. These are the machines of choice right throughout our NHS Trust area and we are so grateful that you were able to provide them. As you are aware we have just moved to a brand new Ward and due to your contribution we are now fully equipped as a Respiratory Ward.
SOUTHPORT TRINITY AFC Southport Trinity AFC applied for funding to provide sports glasses for 17 visually impaired players across their youth teams. Standard glasses pose a safety risk during football matches, and FA guidelines recommend sports-specific eyewear, which can cost around £150 per pair. The grant helped ensure all affected players can participate safely and confidently, regardless of their family's financial situation. Through this grant, Southport Trinity aims to remove barriers to participation and safeguard both their players and others on the pitch. RAINBOW HUB Ili/ RAINBOW HUB lili Evftry clcjy is cl Ilfp cl)cii)91119 ijoy A grant of £900 was awarded to Rainbow Hub to fund weekly conductive education sessions for Kylian James Long. The application was submitted by his mother who highlighted the signifficant developmental benefits these sessions have had on Kylian. Thanks to the support provided by Rainbow Hub, Kylian has progressed to sitting and standing with assistance, milestones that are so meaningful to his family, The sessions form an essential part of Kylian's weekly routine, contributing to his growing confidence and physical development. Without this funding, access to these life-enhancing sessions would not have been possible. HOME START SOUTHPORT & FORMBY To help address the growing demand for local mental health support, Community Link Foundation awarded £5,000 to Home-start Southport & Formby for their specialist counselllng project aimed at parents In need. The funding enabled the organisation to deliver 166 counselling sessions over a 12-month period, offering vital emotional support to those struggling with poor mental health, isolation, or day-to-day challenges. The sessions provided a safe, confidential space where individuals could explore their difficulties, build resilience, and make meaningful changes to improve their wellbeing. Home-start also offers childcare support, ensuring that access to these sessions is practical and inclusive for those with young children. At a time when statutory services are stretched and waiting lists are long, this tailored local service plays a critical role in preventing mental health crises and empowering parents to cope more confsdently with daily life.
The application said: "The impact of the counselling project is that more parents will be able to cope with life's challenges, particularly at the moment with the cost of living crisis. This service will address the growing need for mental health support. Waiting lists for statutory services are lengthy and can't always be provided in locations convenient for an individual. As we can provide childcare our service is especially convenient for parents to use. Once the counselling session are completed we can also refer an individual on to our Volunteer Project. This offers ongoing befriending support where volunteers can introduce people into other sources of support in the community that can improve mental health. We know this service is needed because of the growing numbers of referrals we are already receiving. SEFTON CHILDREN'S TRUST A grant of £1105 was awarded to Sefton Children's Trust, a volunteer-led charity based in Merseyside, to support their annual week-long residential trip to Manor Adventure in Shropshire. This project benefits children aged 8 to 12 who face significant challenges, including bereavement, abuse, caring responsibilities, or household illness. The residential provides a structured environment where children can escape the pressures of daily life and build confidence through activities designed around 'challenge by choice. With referrals from schools and professionals, the program helps children develop resilience, teamwork, and ambition. The funding contributed directly to the costs of accommodation, activities, meals, and support staff for 68 children and accompanying adults. The trip took place from 27th July to 3rd August. •£FYOII CMILDREII'S YRIJST £st.1981 SOUTHPORT SAVIOURS Community Link Foundation awarded a grant to The Southport Saviours Foundation to assist with the installation of a life-saving external defibrillator on Wesley Street, Southport. With permission granted by the British Legion to mount the device outside their Community Hub, the project aims to enhance the availability of emergency medical equipment in the town centre. The funding contributes towards the cost of the defibrillator and weatherproof housing unit. Installation and first aid training will be managed by the charity, with long-term maintenance supported by the Wesley Street business community. The project
ensures essential medical support is accessible to the public 24/7, with the potential to save lives in critical moments. Richard from Southport Saviours said: "A big thank you to Community Link Foundation for their kind donation helping Wesley street hit their fundraising target to get an external defibrillator installed on the street. This unit will cover the local community and cover an area that really was lacking defib coverage before. ST PATRICK'S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Community Link Foundation was delighted to support an initiative at St Patrlck's Catholic Primary School with a grant to install outdoor exercise equipment on the school's playing field. The idea was proposed by a Year 6 pupil on the School Council, who researched the equipment and associated costs before presenting it to staff. The equipment promotes physical health, emotional wellbeing, and outdoor activity for children of all abilities. By creating a space that encourages movement, cooperation, and time in the fresh air, the project aims to improve pupils, overall health and wellbeing while teaching valuable life lessons such as turn-taking and self-care. The grant helped to turn the idea into a practical, long-lasting asset for the school and its students. SEFTON COUNCIL- THE ATKINSON A grant was awarded to The Atkinson in Southport to support the installation of a 24-hour accessible defibrillator in the Diana Memorial Gardens, located in front of the Town Hall and The Atkinson building. This life-saving equipment will serve residents, visitors, and the wider Southport town centre community, particularly during times when other nearby defibrillators - located within businesses - are inaccessible due to limited opening hours. The project included the purchase of a fully automatic defibrillator, a lockable external cabinet, both adult and
paediatric pads, and professional electrical installation. Part funding had already been pledged by Southport Strollers Running Club and Southport Saviours charity, Community Link Foundation's contribution helped bridge the gap to ensure this vital equipment could be made available. FARNBOROUGH ROAD Community Link Foundation was pleased to support a funding request for £lOOO submitted by Adrian Antell on behalf of Matthew Davies, a pupil at Farnborough Road Junior School, Southport. The grant contributed towards the purchase of specially adapted bicycle that allows Matthew, who uses a wheelchair and walking frame, to experience freedom of movement and inclusive play with his peers. The bicycle, recommended by his therapists, is designed to grow with him and significantly enhances his ability to participate in outdoor activities both at school and home. With match funding already secured from Rotary and local church groups, the grant enabled the final amount needed to be reached, helping to transform Matthew's everyday experiences. QUEENSCOURT HOSPICE A grant of £826 was awarded to Queenscourt Hospice to support their ongoing work providing compassionate care for patients with serious illnesses and those at the end of life. Queenscourt plays a vital role in the local community, offering specialist medical care and emotional support to patients and their families, both in the hospice and at home. This grant contributes to sustaining the high-quality services that Queenscourt is known for, helping to improve quality of life for those facing challenging health circumstances. THE COMMUNITY CHURCH A grant of £250 was given to The Community Church, a registered charity based at The Family Life Centre in Southport, to support the purchase and installation of a public access defibrillator. Located in a central area where the nearest defibrillator is over four minutes away, this project aims to significantly reduce
emergency response times during cardiac events - a time-critical factor for survival. The funding covered the cost of the defibrillator, secure housing unit, installation, and associated electrical work. The defibrillator serves the PR8 6JH community and surrounding area, offering vital, potentially life-saving support. ommunity Church PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Community Link Foundation gave a grant of £lOOO to Practice Makes Perfect, a long-established voluntary group based in Southport. They promote sign language, fingerspellingi lipreading, and deaf awareness for people of all ages and abilities. The funding supported the replication of 1,000 professionally subtitled DVDS to accompany their sign language resources, making them more accessible to individuals experiencing hearing loss. In addition to DVD production, the grant also contributed to printing costs for workbooks and handouts that supplement the learning materials, as well as distribution expenses. This project particularly benefits individuals who have recently lost their hearing due to illness, accident, or age-related conditions, offering them vital tools to aid communication and rebulld confidence.