Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/07/2024 period start date to 30/06/2025 period end date
Charity name: Cafe Unity 2014
Charity registration number: 1161239
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity is established to secure the establishment of a community cafe and space; to maintain or manage and cooperate with any individual or organisation in the maintenance and management of such a cafe and space for activities promoted in furtherance thereof. To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of Heald Green and surrounding area the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time, occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the condition of life of the said inhabitants. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Café Unity 2014 facilities are of benefit to a wide range of members of the Heald Green community. The Café itself is open to all and attracts residents from across the community from young mums to senior citizens and is valued by all sections of Heald Green society. The Trust also provides support to the Seashell Trust (previously the Royal School for the Deaf) by providing work experience. It also works with the Priory Eating disorders clinic to provide volunteering opportunities to patients who are approaching their discharge date, and also to York House a residential home for adults with communication and learning difficulties. The Trust hosts several local groups and activities including: • A local Slimming World group. • A centre for several U3A groups and classes. |
| An area for local artists and schools to display their work. • A Pilates group hosted by a qualified and experienced trainer to older residents to improve their mobility. • “Knit and Knatter” group who knit for charity and encourage inexperienced knitters to join. • Work experience for older students with Special Needs. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Charity has continued to support the community by: • Providing a welcoming café space providing light refreshments at affordable prices for the community • Enabling community groups to meet and socialise. • Encouraging informal groups, particularly elderly residents, to meet and socialise. • Providing regular volunteer opportunities for young people recovering from eating disorder conditions and those recovering from mental illness • Providing work experience for students • Providing a drop-in base for the local Greater Manchester Police Officers • Running craft and party events for local children • Providing a base for local education opportunities including U3A • Teaching knitting through a regular knitting and socialising group. • Providing food, help, support and a warm space to homeless people in the area. • Cheap affordable menu items that put pennies back in pockets – We run at cost not for profits. • Affordable children’s parties in our newly kitted our gaming centre. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Cafe Unity 2014 finished the financial year at a slight loss - This is primarily due to rising operational costs. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees have agreed to hold sufficient funds in reserve to provide protection against unforeseen financial risk. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | 6000 |
| Para 1.22 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
N/A | |
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| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There are no funds in deficit. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No Concerns |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Limited Company (limited by guarantee) |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Members |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Cafe Unity 2014 |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1161239 |
| Charity’s principal address | Cafe Unity 228 Finney Lane Heald Green Cheadle Greater Manchester SK8 3HP |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Nam e of pers on (or body ) entitl ed to appo int trust ee (if any) |
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| Dean Gardner | |||
| Colin Miller | |||
| AmyEdscer | |||
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) D Gardner Full name(s) Dean Gardner Position (eg Director Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 05/04/2026
Registered number- 09066259 CAFE VNITY 2014 UNAUDXTED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUP4E 2025 Igntte Business Seryices Ltt1
Cafe Unity 2014 Contents Page statement of Financial PD51tion Notes to the Financial Statemet5
Cafe Unity 2014 Statement of Financial Position As At 30 June 2025 Registered number: 09066259 2025 2024 Ilotes FIXED ASss Tntangible A55et5 Tangible Assets 978 1,682 979 1,683 CURRENT ASSETS DeLitur5 4,633 18.876 3,291 20,890 Cash at bank and in hand 23.509 24.181 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year {1.156 } {1,972 } NET CURREI Ass5 (LIABIUTIES) 22,353 22,209 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 23,332 23,892 NET AsseTS 23.332 23,892 Income Ststetnent 23,332 23,892 MEMBERS. FUNDS 23.332 23,892 For the year ending 30 June 2025 the cornpany wa5 entitled to exewnption frorn audit under section 477 of the Cownpanies Att 2006 relating to small companie5. The rnember5 have not required the company to obtsin an aJdit in accordance with section 476 of the Cotnpanie5 Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their spOnSIbl11t1eS for complyiw with the requirements of rhe Act with respert to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared and delivered In accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The company has Laken advanwe of section 44411) of the Companies Act 2006 and opted not to deliver to the registrar a copy of the company's Income Stalernent. On bEhalf of the botrd Mr Dean Gardner Direttor 0511112025 The notes on pages 2 to 3 fom) part of these financial statements. Page I
Cafe Unity 2014 Notes to the Financ•al Statements For The Year Ended 30 June 2025 General Informatlon Cafe Unlly 20L4 5s a pnvate company. Ilmlted by gJarantee. Incorporated in EnglaDd & Wales, registered number 09066259 . The registered Offi is 228 Finney Lane, Heald Green, Cheadle, Chesnire, SK8 3QA. Accountin9 Policies Basis of Preparation of Financial Ststements The financial statemenrs have been ppar under the hisrorial cost convention and in accordan with Financial Reporting Standard 102 sertion IA Small Erstities Tr Finanoal Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 2006. 2.2. Turnover Turnover is measured at the fair value of the considerabon received or receivable. net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes VenUe eamed from the sale of goods and '.rom the ndering of Servi5. Turnover is reduced for estimated customer retums, rebates an¢J other sitnilar allowarKes. Sale of goods Turnover from the sale of good5 15 recognised when the si9nificant ri5k5 and rewards of ownership of the goods ha5 tr6nsferred to the buyer. Thi5 15 Usually at the point that the cu5totner has signed for the delivery of the good5. Renderlng of servlces Turnover from the rendering of services is recognSsed by referen to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contrart is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs. Turnover only rQgnISed to the extent of recoverable expenses when the outcome of a contract cannot be estimated reliably. Intanglble Flxed Assets and Amortlsatlon - Goodwlll Goodwill is the differen between amounts paid on the acquislion of a business and the fair value of the separable net assets. It is amortised to inctsme statement over its estifflated econofflic life. 2.4. Tangible Fixed A55ets and Depreaation Tangible Fixed assets are measured at cost s5 accumulated (kpreciation an(J arry accumulated impairThent 105ses. DeptIOn 15 provided at rate5 calculated to Yirite off the cost of the fixe£l a55ets, le55 their e5titnated sidual v3lue, over their experted useful lives on the following baw.. Leasehold Plant & Machirbery Fixtures & Fittings Computer Eouipment 20% Straight 20010 Straighf line SO% Straight knne 50% Straight une Average Number of Employees Average number of employees, including (Jirectors, during the year was-. 2 (2024.. 21 Intangible Assets Goodwlll As at l July 2024 As at 30 June 2025 Net Book Value at 30 June 2025 t l July 2024 Page 2
Cafe Unity 2014 Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 30 June 2025 Tanglble Assets Land & Property Leasehold Plant & Machinery Flxturts & ritting$ Computer Equipment Total As at l July 2024 3.500 5.382 810 13,244 22,936 As at 30 June 2025 3.500 5.382 810 13,244 22,936 Depredation A5 at l July 2024 Provided during the period 3,499 5,382 690 11,683 704 21,254 704 at 30 June 2025 3.499 S.382 690 12,387 21.958 Net Bo¢)k Value As at 30 June 2025 120 857 978 at l July 2024 120 J,561 1,682 Debtors 2025 2024 Due wlthln one year Prepayments and accrued incorne 4,633 3,291 Credltors: Amounts Palllng Due Wlthln One Year 2025 2024 Trade creditor5 orher taxes and social security Net wages 772 1,592 344 348 36 36 1,156 1,972 Company Ilmlted by guarnntee The company is Ilmlted by guarantee and has no share capltal. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company. in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceedin9 £1. Page 3
This document was delivered using electronic comnunications and authenticated in accordance with the registr3rfs rules relating to electronic form, authentication and manner of ¢Jelivery utKJer section 1072 of the Cornpanie5 Act 2006.
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Charity Name Café Unity 2014 On accounts for the year 30[th] June 2024 Charity no 1161239 ended (if any) Set out on pages
Report to the trustees
(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/06/2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
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Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
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examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
- Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.
Date: 27/04/2026
Signed: Name: THOMAS BUCKLEY Relevant professional ACMA, CGMA qualification(s) or body (if any): Ignite Accounts Ltd
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
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