Charity registration numbèr 1157073 (England and Wales) 6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees R Butterfield - Secretary J Foric N Grizzard - TreasLtrer l Holland C Squire - Chair S Blackburn M L Temperley M Magas J R Amaral M Matusz {Appoinled 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025> Charlty number (England and Wales) 1157073 Prlnclpal address cio 2 Stoneleigh Close Leeds LS17 8FH Independent examlner BK Plus Llmlted 52 St Johns Lane Halifax Wesl Yorkshire England HX12BW Bankers Virgin Money 40 New Street Huddersfield HD12BT
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Slatemenl of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial slalements 7-11
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees present Iheir annu81 reporl and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's goveming document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charilies SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Rèpublic of Ireland IFRS 102)" ObjectSves and activities The objects of the CIO are: The promotion of equality and diversily for the public benefit by- advancing education and raising awareness of the Holocaust and olher genocides, exploring connections between the Holocaust and the experience of persecuted minorities in the worfd today., promoting creative arts activities to fosler undérslanding between people from diverse backgrounds., crealSng and maintaining a number of temporary artworks commemorating the Jews and other mlnorllles killed in the Holocaust and in continuing genocides PubllG benefll We havè referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commlsslon's general guldance on public benefit when reviewing our aim and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Iruslees conslder how planned 8clivities will contribute lo the aims and objectives they have sel. Achievements and performance Significant activit18S 8nd achiev8m8ntS 8gainst obj8Ctives 6 million+ Charitable Trust continued lo deliver its charitable objectives and work with communities and partners in the financial year 2024 - 2025. l . Local Authority Re5ationships In spite of new auslerily measure implemented by Kirklees Council in 2024, including the loss of the Cohesion Team, the Trust has conlinued lo develop a friendly and effeclive working relationship with the Communities and Community Plus teams and the senior officers who manage Ihem. We received funding from Refugee Week relaled funding for our 10th 8nniversary celebration. for a Holocaust Memorial Day themed project and some malch funding for the Dear Sunflowers project and event. Following the end of the Carry My Story programme In July 2024. conversations were inilialed to discuss transferring the story boxes to 6 million+ and the organisation of 3 thank you event for refugee and sanctuary seeker contributors. 2. Partnership working Following the success of Ihe Unmasking Pain collaboration with Balbir Singh's Dance Company, we inviled the company to contribute lo the Dear Sunflowers Ukrainian project and event. Dancers, musicians and the marketing team commilted lime, skills and creative ideas lo the project and event during the spring and sumrner of 2024. Lawrence Balley Theatre, now a theatre of sanctuary. offered 6 million+ the free use of the 10 Queen Sl space for meelings and workshop5 whlch we slarted to make use during the Flowers of Remembrance projecl, leading to a performance as part of Ihe HMD event, initialed by Holocaust Centre North. Relationships were strengthened throughout the year with Holocaust Centre North, Woven Festival, Shared Goods, IASK, Creative Minds and South Kirklees Interfaith with plans made for collaborative working with all of these partners.
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 3. Dear Sunflowers workshops and events in Holmfirth and Dewsbury (April- June 20241 Following the success of the Spacehive campaign to raise funds for a performance and arts prolect based on the lifo of Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko, working with Nalalia Mirkun and other key members of the Ukrainian ommunity, both recently arrived and long established in Kirklees, a programme of musiG, arts and drama workshops were delivered with over 60 people from a range of different countries and cultures together wilh local people, leading lo a colourful parade and a performance involving over 200 participants for the Holmfirth Arts Fesllval and a shorter bul lively and well received parade and performance in Dewsbury. As 8 family. we have enjoyed every minute of this journey... (working on the Dear Sunflowers project), we have learned so much and we have loved being part of this group. We have so much in common even though we are from different places and now we féel less alone." Mohsen from Afghanistan "It was so lovely to see such a movlng event led by the Ukrainians, supported by locals and people from so many other countries. It's been amazlng!" Holmfirth resident 4. 6 million+ 1 Oth anniversary celebration with participants and friends (June 2024) A lovely event, featured in th8 Kirklees Refugee Week programme, to celebrate 10 years of 6 million+, well attended by over 100 partlclpants, artists, colleagues and partn6rs, accompanied by games, dancing, singing, poetry and food. "Thank you very much for your hard work lo make the world belter. You are the face every pilgrim hopes lo meet when they sel foot on a new shore. God bless you and thanks again" On a thank you card from Burundlan partlcipanls "We have heard today from someone whose father arrived here from Germany as a refugee In 1939, and another person from Sudan who has only been in Huddersfield for 10 days. How wonderful lo find 8 safe and welcoming group such as this to walk into and feel safe. al home and loved." Parliclpant 5. Flowers of Remembrance workshops and HMD event (December 24- January 25) With the help of Ukrainian ariisls lryna and Olha, we created inlricate paper flowers of remembrance for individuals from 10 different countries whom people have losl and miss, especially as a resull of genocidé and other forms of persecution. Their names were written on labels allached to the flowers and calls lo action were written in their memory, lo work for peace, justice and understanding. The group also prepared Yorkshire Roses In memory of Holocaust survivors who made Yorkshire their home and who we love and miss. The flower5 and messages were presenled as part of the HMD event, organised by Holocaust Centre North al the Univeisily of Huddersfield. "I was also deeply moved by the performance and the care and dedication of everyone al 6 million+, The sensitive and beautiful performance broughl the worldwide and contemporary losses and tragedy lo our minds wilh a real sense of the people and live5 affected and it was an invaluable part of the evening. So please extend my heartfelt thanks lo everyone" El Stannage, Head of Communities al Holocaust Cenlre North 6. The beginning of the Wear and Share project in partnership with Shared Goods (November 24- March 251 We were successful in being awarded a granl from Crealive Minds lo work in collaboration with Shared Goods on a project called Wear and Share. Planning sessions look place in early spring 2025 at Lawrence Balley Theatre, involving some long term participanls, artists, new volunteers, students on placemenl and members of Balbir Singh Dance Company, so that evcryone was able to conlribute ideas and ways ofworking before the process began. Flnancial revlew The charity has received income of £25,93312024'. £14,886) and incurred expendilure of £32,892 (2024.. £13,322) in the year, leaving a deficit for the year of £6,959 (2024 surplus.. £1,564) The charity had unrestrlcted funds carried fomard at 31 March 2025 of£4,054 (2024.. £11,013). Reserv8s policy The charSty is working towards building the reserves to enable il lo achieve its charitable objectives and lo provide greater resilience. To this end, the reserves policy of the charity is to hold 8 weeks of oparaling expendilure in unreslricled funds. Structure, governance and management The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion (CIO). 11 registered with the Charity Commission on 16 May 2014, registered number 1157073. The charity is governed by its constitution. dated 13 May 2014.
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees who seTved during the year and up lo the date of signature of the financial statements were-. R Bulterfield - Secretary J Foric N Grizzard- Treasurer l Holland C Squire - Chair S Blackburn M L Temperley M Magas J R Amaral M Malusz (Appoinled 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025) (Appointed 27 February 2025) Recruitment and appointment of Iruslees Trustees are recruited and appointed for a term of no more than 3 years. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Truslees. C Squir8 - Chair Trustee 1510912025 Date.,
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF 6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST I report lo the trustees on my examinalion of the financial slatements of 6 Million+ Charitable Trust (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial slatemenls in accordance wlth the requirements of the Charities Acl 2011. I report in respect of my examination of Ihe charily's financial statements carrièd out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the Charities Act 2011. Independent examiner's statemenl Your atlenllon is drawn to the fact that the charily has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland {FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended PracliGe issued on I Aprll 2005 which is referred to in th8 exlanl regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done in ord8r for the financial sL3tements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance wlth UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no matters have come to my altenllon in connection wlth th8 examination givlng me cause lo b81ieve that in any material respect: accounlSng records were not kept in respect of the charlty as required by section 130 of the Charllies Act 2011. the financi81 slatements do not accord with those records., or Ihe financial statements do not comply with thé applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial slalemenls sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Règulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial slalemenls give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered a5 part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other malters in connection with the examination to which allenlion should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe financial slalements to be reached, BK Plus Limlted 52 St Johns Lane Halifax Wast Yorkshire HX12BW England Dale: ..l.S. S.oil.em4)<_/ 20Z Kil eivJ Liiff Iiecf
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted funds 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Investments 25.932 14,885 Total Income 25,933 14,886 Expendlture on: Charltable acllvitles 32.892 13,322 Total expenditure 32,892 13,322 Net Incomel(expendlture) and movement in funds (6,9591 1,564 Reconciliatlon of funds.. Fund balanS at 1 April 2024 11,013 9,449 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 4,054 11,013 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditur8 dérive from continuing aclivilies.
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 5.254 11,013 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 (1,200) Net current assets 4,054 11,013 The funds of the charSly Unrestricted funds 11 4.054 11,013 4.054 11,013 The financial statements were 8pproved by Ihe trustees on 1510912025 C Squire - Chair Trust88
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting policies Charlty information 6 Million+ Charitable Trust is a INSERT CONSTITUTIONAL DETAIL. 1.1 Accounling convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the charity's governing documenl, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepubliG of Ireland" and the Charitles SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practlce applicable to charities preparing thelr accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Gharllles not to prepare a statement of cash flows. The financial statements have departed from the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provid8 a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applylng FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is re.ferred to in Ihe Regulalions bul whlch has since been wllhdrawn. The financlal statements are prepared in sterllng, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts In these financlal stalemenls are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, lrnodifred to Include the revaluation of freehold properties and lo include investment properties and certain financi81 instiuments at falr valuel. The principal accounting policles adopted are set out below. 1.2 Golng concern Al the time of approvSng Ihe financial slatemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation Ihal the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational exislen¢e for the foreseeab16 future. Thus th8 trustees conllnue to adopt the going conrn basis of accounting in preparing the financial stalemenls. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are 8vai18ble for use al the discretion of Ihe trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to speclfic conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the reslricled funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. Endowment funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors Ihal the capital musl be maintained by the charity. 1.4 Income Income Is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be recèived. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charily has been nolified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the time of the donation. Legacies are recognised on receipt or otheise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is trealéd as a contingent asset.
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accountlng policies (Contlnued) 1.5 Expendlture ExpendilLJre is reGognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfér economic benefit lo a third party. it is probable that a transfer of eGonomic benefits will be required in selllement, and the amounl of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in underlaking each aclivity. Direct costs atlribulable lo a single activity are allocated direclly to that activity. Shared costs which contribule lo more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single aclivity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charge5 are allocated on thè portion of the asset's use. 1.6 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held al call wilh banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. 8ank overdrafts are shown wilhin borrowings in current Ilabilities. Baslc flnanclal assets Basic flnancial assets, whlch Include debtors and cash and bank balances, are inlllally measured al transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carriad at amortlsed cost using the effecliva interest method unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where Ihe Iransaclion is m8asured at the present value of the future receipts discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable wilhin one year are not amortised. Baslc financial Ilabiiieies Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al transaction prlce unless the arrangement Gonslitules a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured al the present value of the future payments discounted al a maTkel rale of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried al amortised cost, using the effeclive interest rate method. Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or seNices Ihat have been acquired in the ordinary course of operation5 from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due wilhin one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured al amortised cosl using the effective interesl method. Derecognition of financial liabilities Financial liabilllies are derecognised when the charity's conlractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.7 Employee benefits The cost of any unused hollday entitlement is recognisad in the period in which the employee's services are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately 8s an expense when the charity is demonstrably commilted to lerminale the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charrty's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The &slimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors Ihat are considered lo be relevant. Aclual results may differ from these eslimates. The estimates and underlying assumpiions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revlsions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period. or in the period of Ihe revision and future periods where ihe revision affects both Gurrent and future periods. Income from donatlons and legacies UnTestrtcted funds 2025 Unrestrlctèd funds 2024 Donations and gifts Granls 100 25,832 14,885 25,932 14,885 Income from Investment3 Unrestricted Unrestrlcted fund8 funds 2025 2024 Interest receivable
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities Charitable activities 2025 Charitablo activities 2024 Direct costs Premlses costs Motor and travel costs Computer repairs and maintenance Printing and stationery Consultancylfreelance Spacehive Bank charg8S Sundry expenses 1,879 2,482 276 1,230 17,261 7,500 30 1,034 1,665 231 247 597 9,312 600 663 31,692 13,322 Share of support and governance costs (see note 61 Support 1,200 32,892 13,322 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 32,892 13,322 Support costs allocated to actlvitles 2025 2024 Governance costs 1,200 Analysed betwèen.. Charitable activities 1,200 Net movement In funds 2025 2024 The net movement in funds is slated after chargingl(crediling): Fees payable for Ihe independent examination of the charilvs financial slatements 1,200 Trustees None of the trustees (or any persons Gonnected with them) Teceived any remuneralion or benefits from the charity during the year. 10-
6 MILLION+ CHARITABLE TRUST NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Taxation The charity is exempt from laxalion on its aclivilies because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 1,200 11 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These in¢lude designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At 1 April 2024 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 March expended 2025 General funds 11.013 25,933 (32,892) 4,054 Prevlous year: At 1 Aprll 2023 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 March expended 2024 General funds 9,449 14,886 (13,322) 11,013 12 Related party transactlons There were no disclosable related p8rty transactions during the year (2024- none). 11
BK Plus Ltd 52 St Johns Lane Halifax West Yorkshire HX12BW The following representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience such as we consider necessary in connection with your independent examination of the charity's financial statements for the year ended 3110312025. These enquiries have included inspection of supporting documentation where appropriate and are suff icient to satisfy ourselves that we can make each of the following representations. All representations are made to the best of our knowledge and belief. 1. We acknowledge that the work performed by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with Internationalstandards on Auditing (UK) and thatyou do not express an audit opinion, 1. We confirm that the charity was entitled to exemption under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 the requirement to have its financial statements for the financialyear ended 3110312025 audited. 2. We have fulfilled our responsibilities as trustees as set out in the terms of your engagement letter dated 2310512025, under the Charities Act 2011 for preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view and for making accurate representations to you. 3. All the transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected and recorded in the accounting records. 4. ALL the accounting records have been made available to you for the purpose of your independent examination. We have provided you with unrestricted access to all appropriate persons within the charity, and with all other records and reLated information requested, including minutes of all management and trustee meetings and correspondence with The Charity Commission. 5. The financial statements are free of material misstatements, including omissions. 6. The effects of uncorrected misstatements are immaterial both individually and in total. A$set8_.and liabiliiies 7. The charity has satisfactory title to all assets and there are no liens or encumbrances on the charity's assets, except for those that are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. 8. All actual liabilities, contingent liabilities and guarantees given to third parties have been r8cord8d or disclosed as appropriate. 9. We have no plans or intentions that may materially alter the carrying value and, where relevant, the fair value measurements or classification of assets and Liabilities reflected in the financiaL statements. 10. The methods, data and significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, and their related disclosures, are appropriate to achieve recognition, measurement and discLosure that is reasonabLe in the context of the applicable financial reporting framework. 11 . The charitable company has not granted any advances or credits to, or made guarantees on behalf of, directors other than those disclosed in the financial statements.
Legal claims 12. We have disclosed to you all claims in connection with litigation that have been, or are expected to be, received and such matters, as appropriate. have been properly accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. La%1#ULaI1Qlls 13. We have disclosed to you all known instances of non-compliance or suspected non-compliance with laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. BR.Lat2pttl2& 14. Related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. We have disclosed to you all relevant information concerning such relationships and transactions and are not aware of any other matters which require disclosure in order to compLy with legislative and accounting standards requirements. &utssoquent ov.8t.. 15. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements which require adjustment or disclosure have been properly accounted for and disclosed. 16. We believe that the charity's financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charity's needs. We have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. We believe that no further disclosures relating to the charity's ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in th8 financial statements. 17. All grants, donations and other income, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms or conditions, have been notified to you. There have been no breaches of terms or conditions in the application of such income, Yours f a ithf ully, 1510912025 C Squire- Chair Signed on behalf of the board of trustees Dated