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THE MERIDIAN CENTRE . REPORT A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE . OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025

COMPANY NUMBER: 05093277

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE | A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

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THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. .

CONSTITUTION

The Meridian Centre is a.company limited by guarantee and is registered as a charity.

The company was incorporated on 5 April 2004.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY

The charity's principal activity is to offer nursery education and. youth training to the local ‘community.

The trustees delegate the: day-to-day responsibility of running its activities to the Centre Manager who is also a Director..

TRUSTEES

The trustees who have all held office during the year are.as follows:

$ Khan

J Phillips S Kauser | Gabriel P Akhtar Y Aboagye

The trustees are.company directors. for the purpose of CompaniesAct 2006.

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THE MERIDIAN CEKfRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY. GUARANTEE Review of Activities. Breaking the Silence In the past 12 months we have engaged 139 men and boys directly plus another 311 phoneline callers (34 of whom became direct recipients through counselling). in addition to 106 calls from professionals looking to refer e.g. GP'S Clinical Practice Nurses (CPN. Principle Clinical Psychologists. Social Workers, Care Teams, NHS First Response: es NHS Talking Therapies (Improving Acce5S to.Psychological Therapies (IAPD) lo.oking for additional infonnation in order to refer their service U￿rs. We have re￿.1Ved referrals from GPs..Social Prescribers. IAPTS, Child and AdoleS￿nt Mental Health Services (CAMHS), NHS, Social Workers. Family Lawyers, Social Workers. and a host of agencies. supporting victims of domestic abuse, honour-based violence, and spiritual abuse ?(Karma Nitvana. Sikh Women's Aid. HALO etc). In 2024 we worked in collaboration with the Drtve Partnership (a partnership between Respect, Safelives and Social Finan￿ around a shared ambition to change the way statutory and voluntary agencies respond to high-hamT. high-risk Ferpetrators of domestic Violen￿ and abuse) to Co- Design on the next phase of its National Systems Change work to imprave ￿SpOnseS within racialised communities to those .causing harm in their intimate. and family relationships and the culture of Silen￿ that enables abuse. Collaboratively with by and for seNI￿s. we have written the first culturally informed and religiously sensitive Earty Intervention programme. this 20 week intervention will engage both perpetrators and victims of domestic abuse from Sotrth Asian communities. In 2025 were awatded a. contract to host and deliverthe programme we wrote as part of a 15 month feasibilty trial. A con30rtium: led by HOPE consultancy, sees us collaborate with Sikh Women's Aid. arKI HALO to.trial the new materials in Bradford. Whilst ￿ndIng is limited, a successful evaluation of the progtamme wÉll (we hope) lead.to more funding. Bridging the Gap Meridian Centre began deliv.ering the Bridging the Gap project in partnership with Shipley College. Safety First, Women Zone and QED. The project is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund as a three-year programme designed to. support adults facing multiple barriers to leaming. employment and SOGial participation. The project focuses on engag.ing indivFduals from disadvantaged communities, particularly those experiencing economic inactivrty, low skills, social isolation. and limited aC￿sS to opportunities. Through a comb.ination of aC￿SSIble learning activities: confIden￿-bulld ing sessions. and progression pathways, Bridging the Gap supp.orts participants to move closer to education. training. volunteering and employmenL Delivery indudes group-based leaming, practical workshops. infomiation. advice and guidance, and one-to-one support. Working collaboratively with partner organisations ensures that participants benefft from a broad range of.expertise. specialist provision and clear referral routes.into further leaming and .supp.ort services. The project has also generated eamed income for Meridian Centre through room hire, printing services and staffing costs, contributing to oiganisational sustainability alongside

g rant funding. This. income supports the effective delivery of the programme while strengthening Meridian Centre's operational capacty. Since its launch. Bridging. the Gap has strengthened local partnerships, increased community engagement and created positive progression oppo.rtunities for participants. The project continues to demonstrate the value of collaborative working in addressing inequality, reducing exdusion and improving lrfe chances wtthin the communities Meridian Centre serves. ESOL Provision with Shipley c.ollege Meridian Centre. in partnership wtth Shipley College, delivers a .comprehensive ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programme that supp¢Jrts adults at Pre-Entry, Entry Level 1. Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. The programme. runs 24 ESOL classes per week, each lasting two hours, an.d is designed to rn￿t the needs of learners with a wide range of language abilities. The ESOL provision is h￿hlY accessible and well attended. with 12to 14 learners per class, reflecting strong de.mand within the local communty. Many leamets fa￿ multiple barriers to participation, including limited English, social isolation, caring responsibilities and low confiden￿. To redu￿ these barrters, Meridian Centre pro.vides crèche facilities, enabling parents-particularly. women-to engage consistently in leaming. The delivery of these classes generates eamed income for the organtsation through room hire and crèche provision, conftibuting. to Meridian Centre's financial sustainability. In addition to ESOL, Meridian Centre delivers Functional Skills English and Maths, as well as GCSE English..in parknership wtth Shipley College. Functional Skills and GCSE English sessions run for three hours per class, providing leamers with structured, accredited pathways to improve literaw, numeracy and employability- These qualifications support progression into further education, training, volUnt￿rIng and employment The programme plays a vital role in improving learners. confidence. communication skills and independen￿, while also strengthening their ability. to participate in wider community life. Through close partnership working with Shipley College.. Meridian Centre ensures high- quality delivery. dear progression routes and positive outcome.s for adult leamers across Bradford and surrounding areas. Good Things Foundation - Yorkshire Building Society Digital Inclusion Project Through funding from the Good Things Foundation in parbjership with Yorkshire Building Society IYBS), Meridian Centre suc￿SsfUllY delivered a digital indusion project that provided free access.to an online leaming platform designed to help people develop basic digital skills and build Confiden￿ in using the intemet. The project supported individuals who were d￿rtallY excluded due to limited experience with technology. low confKIen￿. language barrrers, or lack of access to deVI￿S and support. Participants were guided lo develop essential skills such as using email. accessing online services, completing fonns. stayin.g safe online, and communicating with family, friends and service providers.

Digital skills and Confiden￿ are fundamental to participation in modem lrfe. Through this projeGt, participants improved their ability to aC￿sS public services. search for work, manage appointmenfs, and stay socially connected. For many. this was their first opportunity to engage meaningfulty with digttal t.echnology. reducing isolation and increasing independen￿. The project was highly successful in building learners, Confiden￿ and resilien￿. Participants reported feeling more empowered, less anxious about using technology, and better equipped to manage everyday tasks online. The flexibje online platfonn allowed learners to progress at their own pa￿, supported by Meridian Centre.staff .who provided education and training as well.as encouragement. support and guidan￿. The project concluded successfully, leaving a lasting impact on participants by equipping them with transferab.le skills that continue to benefrt them beyond the .funding period. The outcomes achieved reinfO￿d the importance of accessible..supported digital learning in tackling exclusion, inequality and social isolation within disadvantaged communities. Nursery and Two-Year4)Id Offer All three- and four-year-old children are entttled to 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year. typically accessed as 15 houFS per w￿k for 38 weeks. In addition, the Two-year-old Offer enables eligible children to receive 15. hours..of. free early education per week from the funding period following their second birthday. This national scheme, funded by the Department for Education {DfE), is desig ned to improve developmental outcomes for two-year-olds who would benefft from access to high-quality early years provision, while also offering targeted farn1￿ support to help addFess:challenging cirCumstan￿s. Meridian Nursery, registered in November 2006, delivers funded eaty years provision for two-, three- and four-year.-olds. The nursery operates from a purpose-built detached propety located in the densely populated ar.ea of Manningham: Bradford, an area characterised by high levels of deprivation and limited access to affi)rdable childcare. The setting is situated within a residential neighbourhoc￿￿ and is close to several local schools, children's ￿ntreS and cojnmunty amenities, enabling. strong local engagement and partnership wotking. The nursery provides a welcoming, safe arid stimulating environment. c.hildren have a¢￿sS to three spacious, well-resourced playrooms, a covered outdoor area, and two secure outdoor play spaces of varying sizes. These outdoor areas include a climbing frame and digging area. supporting children's physical development.. exploration and outdoor learning. Facilities are designed to promote learning across all areas of the Earty Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)_ Meridian Nursery adopts a multi-agency approach to support children and families. The setting maintains strong links local schools and other services. .ensuring early identification of need and coordinated support.for families. The nursery operates term time only, providing care and education for 38 weeks of the year. It runs weekday sessional provision, offering: Morning sessions from 9:00am to 12:00pm for chikjren aged 2-3 and ￿. and

Afternoon sessions from 12:45pm to 3:45pm for 2-3-year-old and ￿s. Children attending the nursery are predominantly from the South Asian community and the local area, many from families experiencing economic disadvantage, language barriers and social isolation. The setting is regis.tered for a maximum of 96 children at any one time and is organised into three classrooms, 'Clever Caterpillars, and 'Busy Bees and Nurturing Room: alongside shared Offi￿ and kitchen facilities. I n response to community demand. Meridian Nursery expanded its provision last year to increase the number of early years pla￿S available. This expansion also enabled the nursery to provide a crèthe facilty to support parents-part1cularlywomer￿Who attend courses and .training programmes at the adja￿nt Meridian Centre. This integration of childcare and adult learning has b￿n instrumentsl in reducing barriers to participation and supporting family progression: Since the COVID-19. lod(downs, the nursery has eXperIen￿d a reduction.in occupancy, reflecting wider sector challenges and changes in parental cirCumstan￿s. While the nursery previously operated close to capacty with almost 90 children on roll, current numbers have reduced to approximatew 65 children. t)espite this decline, Meridian Nursery continues to deliver high-quality.early education, maintain strong safeguarding and support families within the community. while working to rebuild enTolment and respond flexibly to local need. Groundwork Project Meridian Centre successfully delivered the Groundwork projec( which concluded in December 2024. The project focused on supporting irkdividuals from disadvantaged communities to improve their skills, conf￿en￿ arKI access to opportunities. contributing positively to community wellbeing and social indusion. Throughout the delivery period, the project engaged local residents through accessible activities, leaming opportunities and practical support. It enabled participants to build confidence, devek)p new skills and strengthen their Connec￿On to their community. The project also helped Meridian Centre strengthen local partnerships and demonstrate effective delivery of extemally funded prc¥Jrammes. The Groundwork project ended as planned in De￿mber 2024, having met its key objectives and delNered positive outcomes for participants. The leaming and experience gained through the project continue to inform Meridian Centre s. current and future work, strengthening our capacity to design and deliver impactful communty-based programmes.

Risk Management It is the trustees. policy to assess and identrfy major financial and business risks that the charity may encounter in the future. As an organisation with an ever-changing environment there is a regular need to monitor and review both intemal and extemal risk factors. As part of our commitment to ensuring that our risk management needs Influen￿ our overall strategy for the organisation we plan to have Away Days in the future with all staff to consider our development needs. Our Health and Safety policy continues to be reviewed annually. The regular report by the Finance Officer on Project Budgets has enhan￿d the trustees, level of understanding and monitoring of identified risks. There is an annual review of Insuran￿ arrangements. The charity holds the Matrix accreditation Reserve Policy In line with the Charty Commission's guidelines, the trustees have a policy whereby they aim to have a minimum of six months reserves to ensure that the charity can continue to provide an appropriate level of service in the event of possible future fluctuations in both income and expenditure. Byorderof theBoard.......... han - TrusteelDirector 18 De￿mber 2025

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES O.F THE CHARITABLE COMPANY ON THEACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDED. 31 MARCH 2025 I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financAal statements of the charitable company on pages 3 to 17 for the year ended.31 March 2025 which have been prepared. irt accordan￿ with the Charities Act 201.1 (the Act).and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 (effeclive 151 January 2016) as modified by FRS 102 SORP (Statement of R￿mmended Practice for Accounting for Charities) 2015 (as amended by the Bulletin ￿Ued in February 2016). (The SORP). published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW), and under the historical cost convention. Respective responslbilities of the.Tntstees and tho Independent Examiner and the basis of the report As described on page 3. you. the£haritable company's trustees. Who are also Directors of the Company for the purpose of Company law. are responsible for the preparat¥Jn of the financial statements in accordance with the Companies kt 21)06, the Charities Act 2011 and 811 other applicable law andwith United Kingdom Generally Accepted Ac(x)unting Pracbce, applicable to srroller entities. and for being satisf£d that the financial staterrents give a true and fair view. The Trustees consider that the a￿111 requirerrEnt of Seclion 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the memorandu.m and articles. of the thaiity for the conducting of an audit and that the accounts do not require an al￿tt in accordan￿ with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or Tranbers have requested ab audtt pursuant to SeGtion 476 of the Companies Act 2006. As a consequence. the Trustees have elected that the. financial statements be subject to independent examination. Having satisfied myself that the financ￿1 statement are ￿t required.to be audited under any legal provision or othemise. and are.etigible for indeFErNJent examination, it is my responsibilityto :_ examine the a(xounts under seclion 145 of the Chartbes ACL ii. follow the pr(tslures- laid d￿￿n in the general Directions given by the Chaiity Commission (under section f45(5)(b) of the Chartbes Act), and Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement and scope of work undertaken I report in respect of my W￿￿MInatiOn of the chartty's financial statements cattied out under s145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination. I have followed Directions gtven by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the Act.setting out the duties of an independent examiner in relation to the conducting of an independent examinalton. An independent examination includesa review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company. and the accounting systems employed by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial stateffents presented to those r￿rds. It also indudes consideralton of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, artd seeking exptanath)ns from you. as Trustees, concerning such matters. The purpose.of the examination is to establish as far as F4)ssible that there have been no breaches of the charity tegislalion and that on a test basis of eviden￿ reteyant to-the amounts and disclosures made, the financial statements compty with the SORP. The prO￿dureS undertaken do not provide all the eVIder￿ that would be required in an audit, and the information supplied by the Trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries and does.oot cover all.matters that an auditor would consider in arriving at3n opinion. The planning and condu(*of an audit goes tw.ond the limited assuran￿ that an independent examination can provide. Consequenfy I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial State￿EntS, and in particular, I gxpress no opinion as to whether the financial statements. give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out inthe statement below.

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY ON THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Independent examlnerfs StatemenL Roport and Opinion Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detsiled above, I have completed ry examination and can confirm thaL- The accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. And that no material matters have come to my attents.on in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the chanty as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and The Charities Act 2011 The financial statement do not accord with those records The financial statements do not comply wrth the applicable requirerrEnts conceming the form and content of the accounts set out in section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view. whbch is not a matter cnnsidered as part of an independent examinab'on. The financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the FRS 102 SORP {Statement of Recommended practi￿ for Accounting and ReFQrting by Charities) 2015. (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP). Iha wh no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to h attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the ncial tstements to ached. P Raistrick FCA Wilkinson and Partners Chartered Accountants Fairfax House 6 Mill Field Road Bingley BD16 1PY 181h December 2025 10

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMrrED BY GUARANTEE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2025 2025 Unrestricted 2024 Total Funds General Designated Funds Total Income Resources Fees, Grants and Oiher Income: Grants 1T7,148 177,148 117,628 117,628 201,386 201,386 496,162 4*.162. 266,151 68,336 217,740 552,227 Fees other Income Total Incoming Resources Total Resources Expended 579,e68 579.668 593,562 Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources before Trdnsfe {83,5￿) (83.506) 141,335) Transfers between ￿ndS Net Incoming (Outgoing} Resources after Transfers (83,5C6) (83,506) (41,335) Fund Balancesat 11412024 695,726 .395.726 300.0(K) 737,061 Fund Balances at 311312025 612,220 312.220 300.000 695,726 The notes fonn part of these financial statements.

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tanglble Fixed Assets 261,496 269,714 CURRENT ASSErs Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 50.894 331.147 643,537 447.261 716,975 CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors - amounts falling due withln one year 31,317 21.249 NET ASSETS 612.220 695.726 REPRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Deslgnated Funds 300,000 300,000 General Funds 312,220 395,726 RESTRICTED FUNDS 612,220 695,726 The notes fomi part of these financial statements. For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charrtable company was entitkd to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordan￿ wrth section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilty for ensuring that the charitable company k￿p5 accounting records which Comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and othermse comply wtth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, as far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the pn)visions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 20C6, applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP. The financial staterr£nts were approved by the Board of trustees on 181h D￿rnber 2025 and signed on its behalf by.. Ms S Khan Directorrrrustee 12

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES ON THE ACCOU.NTS- 31 MARCH 2025. 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial ststsments The accounts have been prepaT&I under the histortcal cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless othetwBe stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts, and with the statement of ReCom￿ded. Practi￿. Accounting and RepoTting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial Rep)rtiTrg Standard applicable in the UK and RepUbr￿ of Ireland (FRS102} issued on 16 Juty 2014...and with Ihe Charrtses Act 2011. 1.2 Incoming resources Voluntary income and ￿onatIonS are accounted for as received by the Chanty. Other funding income, grants and invesbnent incon* are ac£ounted for on the aCen￿lS basis. Grants received towards the acquisition of ffixed assets are shown in Other Credttors and are amortised on the same basis as depreciation is charged on the cO￿es￿ondIng fixed assets. 1.3 Tangible r￿ed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciat¥)n. Deprècialion is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less eslimated residual value. by annual instalments over their expected useful lives. 1.4 Taxation As a registered charity,The Meridian Centre is exempt from income tax and corporation tax under section 505 (1) of the IncoTrE and Cor[x)￿tI)n Taxes Act 1988. 2 GRANTS AND FEES 2025 Total Unrestricted .Funds General Designated Restricted Funds Total Grants Nursery atKI Centre Groundwork UK. Bradford 2025 Global Fund Human Appeal Ministry of Justi 16.031 16,031 47.250 47,250 14.742 14,742 24.678 24,678 42,000 42,000 28 07.4 28,074 4.373. 4.373 Fees Nursery and Centre. 117.628 117.628 294.776 294.776

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS-31 MARCH 2025 3 OTHER INCOME 2025 Total Unrestricted Funds Genernl Designated Restricted Funds 2024 Total Nursery Income Premises Income Miscellaneous Income Bank Interest 198,337 f98,337 3.049 3,049 201,386 201,386 4 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 2025 Totsl 2024 Total Total Resources Expended staff Costs Depreciation Other Costs 338,705 360,535 8,218 224,809 232,745 579,668 Of the total resources expend.ed of £579.668 relates to Unrestricted Funds and £0 to Restricted Funds. Staff costs comprise 2025 2024 Wages and SalarEs Social Security Costs workpla￿ Pension Costs- 319,843 336,760 16,976 6,799 338,705 Salaries of £48.712 (2024: £48,712) were paid to Directors.. who are also Trustees. The average number of emthees durtng the year was 24 (2024: 26) 14

THE MERIDIAN CEKfRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS-31 MARCH 2025 Other costs compri￿. 2025 Total 2024 Total Rent & utility Costs Travel Insurance Telephone Equipment & Resources Repairs & Renewals Training & Recruiiment Costs Professional & Freelan￿ Fees Activities Accreditation costs General offi￿ Equipmerrt Other 84,888. 26,620 8.040 7.086 10.488 3,425. 41,927 -11.358 26.218 2.920 6.245 16.914 4,433 5,740 448 47.347 224.809 35,714 232,745

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS-.31 MARCH 2025 Tangible Fixed Assets Freehold Propety Equipment Fixtures & Fittings Tolal Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposal At 31 March2025 410,857 41,956 455,949 410,857 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for period At 31 March 2025 141,145 41..955 3.135 186,235 At 31 March 2025 At 1 April 2024 261,494 269,712 261,496 269.714 DEBTORS 2025 Total Unrestricted Funds General Desrynated Restricted 2024 Funds Total Due within one year Other debtors and prepayments 50,8g4 Debtors at 3113r25 represents a loan to ÉASA Bradford which was repaid in iuli iythin two. months of the year end. 7 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 2025 Total Unrestricted Restricted 2024 Funds . Funds Total General Designated PAYE & pension creditor Accrued Expenses- 27.597 3.720 17,691 3,558 16

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY UMITED BY GUARANTEE NOTES ON THE ACCOUNTS- 31 MARCH 2025 8 UNRESTRICTED. FUNDS Balance R￿oUrceS Resources Transfers. 1.04.2024 Incoming (Outgoing) inl(out) Balance 31.03.25 Designated Funds 300.ODO 300,000 General Funds 395.72& 4%,162 (579,668) 312.220 695.726 4*,162 (579.668). The Trustees have identified that it will be necessary to purchase a further freehold property in order to ensure that the Charity's activitses be Tnaintained. The cost of the property was forecast at approximately £300,000 and thts amount was transferred from General Funds to Designated Fundsduring the year ended 31 March 2021 in orderto ring fence the funding for the propety. 9 RESTRICTED FUNDS .Balance Resources Resources. Trnnsfers Balance 1.42024 Incoming (Outgoing) inl(out) 31.03.25 None 10 CAPITAL COMMITMENTS The charity had no future financial or capital commitments at 31 March 2025.

The following statement does not form part ofthe.statutoryaccounts

THE MERIDIAN CENTRE A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE Detailed Revenue Account- Year ended 31 March 2025 21Y25 Total 2024. INCOME Grants Fees Other income & donations TOTAL INCOME 177,148 177,148 117,628 117.628 201,386 201,386 4££,162 496,162 266.151 68.338 EXPENDITURE Food & other consum.abl Rent. rates & water Insurance. Llght & heat Subscriptions Accreditation costs Wages & salaries Telephone Postage, printing &Etstiowy Advertising & promotion Travel costs IT equipment & maintenance Repairs & renewals General office equipment Cleaning costs Equipment & resources Activities Venue hire Volunteer oosts. Training & recruitment""costs. A¢¢ountancy Legal & professional f Financial management costs Incentives Freelance & consufting.¢osts Hospltality Bank Charges Donation? Miscellaneous expenses Freehold property depreGiation 6.288 6,288 68,884 26.620, 16.004 8.176 26.620 16,004 26.218 11..332 .338,705 338,705 1920 5.982 420 2,751 3,286 10,488 420 2,751 ,3,286 10,488 3.167 16.914 .5.148 6.245 5.740 7,086 11,358 2,238 3,425 3,720 5,787 934 1238 3,425 4.433 3.-558 5,787 934 1256 6.347 36,140 593 102 593 102 349 8,218 1.tXJ5 8218 8,218 TOTAL EXPENDITURE LOSS FOR THE PERIOD 83.5C