2025-03-31-accounts - Thornton Lodge Action Group

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Thornton Lodge Action Group

Report and Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Thornton Lodge Action Group Report and accounts Contents

	Page
Information Sheet	1
Trustees report	2-3
Independent Examiner’s Report	4
Receipts and payment account	5
Statement of assets and liabilities	6
Notes to the accounts	7-9

Thornton Lodge Action Group Information Sheet

Trustees

Ibrar Hussain Shahana Ali Naeem Jamil Waqas Bajwa

Accountants

Yorkshire Accountants Park House Wilmington Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 2BP

Bankers

HSBC Kingsgate Centre, King Street, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 2ES

Principle address

125 Saint John's Road, Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD1 5EY

Thornton Lodge Action Group Trustees Report

Trustees

The members of the Management Trustees during the year were:

Name Position Dates Ibrar Hussain Chair Elected 8 January 2024 Shahana Ali Secretary Elected 8 January 2024 Naeem Jamil Treasurer Elected 8 January 2024 Waqas Bajwa Member Elected 8 January 2024

Method of appointment

Trustees members are elected by the members at the AGM.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) and was formed on 21st April 2015 and was entered on the Charity Commission register on 13th May 2015 (CIO No: 1161661). It is governed by a constitution of Charitable Incorporated Organisation. There is no liability of the trustee in the event of the charity being wound up.

Objects of the organisation

The charity's objects are:

1) to help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society;

2) To preserve and protect the environment;

3) To relieve sickness and to preserve and protect good health;

4) To advance education; and

5) To promote for the benefit of the inhabitants in Thornton Lodge and surrounding areas of Huddersfield without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and other leisure time occupations with the objects of improving the conditions of life of the said inhabitants and in furtherance of this to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre (hereinafter called 'the centre') and to maintain and manage the same (whether alone or in co-operation with any local authority or person or body) in furtherance of these objects."

Change of structure

The Association changed it legal structure by resolution on 21st April 2015 from an association to a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). on this date the Association assets comprising of a laptops, sewing machines and sport equipment were transferred.

Financial review

The net receipts for the year were £289,498.00 including net receipts of £28,819.00 on unrestricted funds and net receipts of £260,679.00 on restricted funds.

Reserves policy

The charity's free cash reserves at the year end were £28,819.00

The trustees have adopted a formal reserves policy of 6 months running costs.

Reserves policy: Thornton Lodge Action Group board continues to review its reserves policy to reflect the growth in staff, contracts and services.

Reserves are now differentiated between the following types of reserves: Reserves: £75,021.000 Contingency Reserves: £8,332.00 Continuity Reserves: £23,805.00 Dissolution Reserves: £31,740.00 Total Reserves: £138,898.00

It is the charity's policy that the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets should cover these reserves. TAG is above this desired level of reserves with free reserves at £188,157.00 at the year end.

The trustees have agreed that the remaining £49,259.00 will be used to offset the anticipated contraction of funding in the financial year 2024/2025.

Thornton Lodge Action Group Trustees Report

Chairperson Report - 2024-2025

It is my privilege to present this year’s Chairperson’s Report for the Thornton Lodge Action Group. Over the past year, our organisation has continued to grow in strength, resilience, and impact, thanks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, partners, and the community we proudly serve.

1. Overview of the Year.

This year has been marked by significant progress across our community initiatives, with a strong emphasis on inclusion, empowerment, and wellbeing. Thornton Lodge continues to be a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood, with a predominantly South Asian and Muslim population. We remain committed to ensuring that our services reflect the needs, values, and lived experiences of local residents.

We have successfully delivered community-led activities across our four key strands of work, providing educational workshops, family events, safety initiatives, and services that address poverty, isolation, and overall wellbeing.

Skills and Employment for Women (SEW) – Our Flagship Project.

Our flagship SEW project has been instrumental in helping us address the skills deficit within our community — particularly for women. Funding from the Big Lottery has enabled us to:

Support inactive women to gain skills by attending short, community-based courses aligned with their career aspirations.
Track clear outcomes, including attendance, skills development, confidence building, and progression into further training or employment.

2. Health and Wellbeing.

Health and wellbeing have also been a very busy and successful strand of our work this year. Collaboration with Third Sector Leaders and investment from training providers, resources, and health grants have allowed us to equip our Community Champions with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to reach those who are often disengaged or isolated.

Key health messages — including information on services with historically low uptake from GPs and NHS services — were shared through workshops, discussions, and community events.

Our Community Champions played a vital role over the winter months by helping to relieve some of the pressure on the NHS and GPs. They did this by providing preventative advice, signposting, and offering alternatives for non-emergency issues, ensuring residents accessed the right help at the right time.

3. Children and Young People

Children and young people continue to be a core part of our focus, especially since the reduction of youth services across Kirklees. Despite ongoing funding challenges, the charity has been able to offer a scaled-back but purposeful programme of provision.

This included holiday activities and diversionary sessions for young people. Over the past year, concerns around knife crime, drugs, and anti-social behaviour have increased. Through continued collaboration with wider agencies, we aim to strengthen our response and support young people toward safer and more positive choices.

4. Partnerships and Collaboration.

Being recognised as a Local Anchor Organisation by TSL and the local authority has strengthened our relationships with community and voluntary organisations across our catchment area. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting residents, building capacity, and delivering grassroots services.

Support from networking, community building, joint initiatives, and fundraising has enabled a collaborative approach to addressing local gaps in services and activities — particularly during a time when funding is increasingly competitive and limited.

Although the future of Anchor funding remains uncertain, we are committed to continuing this vital work for years to come.

5. Challenges.

Like many charity organisations, we faced several challenges this year, including, increased demand due to the cost-of-living crisis, funding constraints across the voluntary sector and rising mental health and safeguarding concerns within the community. Despite these pressures, our team responded with compassion, innovation, and determination.

Looking ahead, our priorities include expanding our Adult Community Learning provision and women’s empowerment programmes, securing sustainable funding to grow our community services, enhancing youth engagement and supporting families facing hardship and continuing to celebrate and empower the culturally rich community of Thornton Lodge. 2026 also marks 20 years of service to the community by our Chairty, we plan to celebrate this milestone with our local community.

In conclusion, this year’s report, I want to express my heartfelt thanks to our dedicated staff and volunteers, our community partners and funders and the local residents who continue to trust and support our work.

Your commitment ensures that Thornton Lodge Action Group remains a beacon of support, opportunity, and unity within the community.

Ibrar Hussain

on behalf of the Management Trustees

Thornton Lodge Action Group Independent Examiner’s Report

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the CIO 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 CIO's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

1: Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act;

2: The accounts do not accord with those records; or

3: The accounts do 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.

Furqan Ahmed (AFA) HCA Accountants

Park House Wilmington Street Leeds West Yorkshire LS7 2BP

12 December 2025

Thornton Lodge Action Group Receipts and payments account for the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes 2025 Unrestricted funds £ Receipts Grants and donations 2 28,819 Total Receipts 28,819 Payments Salaries & NI Salaries & NI - Internal - Salaries & NI - External - Freelance Facilitator-Champions - Freelance Tutors - Accomodation Venue Hire - Office Hire - Accomodation - Other - General Running Expenses Marketing-Producing Information - Postage & Photocopier - Stationery - Telephone and fax - Training Childcare Creche - Project Equipment & Resources - Food/Refreshments - Training for beneficiaries & other - Overheads - Insurance - Payroll Cost - IT Hardware & Software - Professional Fees - Subscriptions & Fees - Utilities - Travel Travel for staff & volunteers - Travel and subsistence - Capital Expenses Other Capital Expenses - Volunteer Expenses Volunteer Expenses - Bank Charges Bank Charges - Total Payments - Net Receipts / (Payments) 28,819 Cash fund balances brought forward 159,338 Funds transfers - Cash fund balances carried forward 188,157	2025 Restricted funds £ 260,679 260,679 109,091 29,916 22,526 28,513 26,333 7,200 330 857 232 1,778 1,886 3,945 7,973 3,615 955 136 870 969 8,904 - - 142 42 3,186 352 379 260,130 549 321,118 - 321,667	2025 Total funds £ 289,498 289,498 109,091 29,916 22,526 28,513 26,333 7,200 330 857 232 1,778 1,886 3,945 7,973 3,615 955 136 870 969 8,904 - - 142 42 3,186 352 379 260,130 29,368 480,456 - 509,824	2024 Total funds £ 291,325 291,325 85,018 29,107 23,041 28,193 16,426 5,400 - 793 82 726 1,771 2,950 7,766 2,947 256 271 1,034 474 7,914 40 1,650 612 92 359 165 280 217,367 73,958 406,498 - 480,456

Thornton Lodge Action Group Statement of assets and liabilities as at 31 March 2025

2025 Notes Unrestricted £ Fixed assets Tangible assets 4 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand 3 188,157 188,157 Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year 6 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities	2025 Restricted £ 321,667 321,667	2025 Total £ 587 587 509,824 509,824 (29,667) 480,157 480,744	2024 Total £ 734 734 480,456 480,456 (25,798) 454,658 455,392

I have prepared these accounts in accordance with the books, records, information and explanations supplied to me by Thornton Lodge Action Group. I have not carried out an audit or independent examination on these accounts.

Syed Fahad Hashmi Accountant

Approval of the accounts

The annual report and accounts were approved at a meeting of the Management Committee held on:

Date:

12-Dec-25

Ibrar Hussain

on behalf of the Management Trustees

Thornton Lodge Action Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

1 Accounting policies

a Basis of preparation

The Management Trustees have opted to prepare these accounts on a receipt and payments basis.

b Funds accounting

Funds held by the organisation are either:

Unrestricted general funds

These are funds which can be used in accordance with the organisation's objects at the discretion of the Trustees.

Restricted funds

These are funds that can only be used for a particular restricted purpose within the objects of the organisation. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Reserve Funds

These are funds set aside by the Management Committee out of unrestricted general funds for specific future purposes or projects.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the accounts.

Depreciation

Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives.

Plant and machinery 20% straight line

2 Grants and donations KMC Big Lottery One Community Foundation Third Sector Leaders (TSL) KMC -School Out WYCA- Mayors Fund WYCA-Groundworks The Branch Local Services to You (LS2Y) ICAFS Crossland Moor Community Learning People Health Trust Swimming Session Fees Venue Income	2025 Unrestricted funds £ - - - - - - - - - - - - 329 28,490 28,819	2025 Restricted funds £ 13,963 106,752 - 75,213 - 8,094 49,988 - - 1,000 5,669 - - - 260,679	2025 Total funds £ 13,963 106,752 - 75,213 - 8,094 49,988 - - 1,000 5,669 - 329 28,490 289,498	2024 Total funds £ 30,533 99,831 18,852 74,503 13,200 7,995 - 545 5,000 990 3,724 17,069 490 18,593 291,325

Thornton Lodge Action Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

3 Restricted funds summary

KMC Big Lottery One Community Foundation Third Sector Leaders (TSL) KMC -School Out WYCA- Mayors Fund WYCA-Groundworks INGEUS UK Ur Weekend Ur Choice Local Services to You (LS2Y) ICAFS Paddock Community Trust Grants - Others Locorum Ltd Community Foundation -E-Click Crossland Moor Community Learning Halifax Opp Trust	Balance b/f £ 85,009 26,744 12,022 68,059 18,516 7,995 - 6,285 10,524 9,447 - 22,431 2,011 3,136 5,535 3,630 19,531 300,875	Incoming £ 13,963 106,752 - 75,213 - 8,094 49,988 - - - 1,000 - - - - 5,669 - 260,679	Outgoing £ 28,112 112,348 7,669 19,982 6,919 12,721 49,988 525 1,649 2,560 100 7,957 2,011 3,136 752 2,179 1,522 260,130	Balance c/f £ 70,860 21,148 4,353 123,290 11,597 3,368 - 5,760 8,875 6,887 900 14,474 - - 4,783 7,120 18,009 301,424

Purpose of restricted funds

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A 4 year partnership project to support women closer to the
Big Lottery labour market.
One Community Foundation Household support fund.
Third Sector Leaders (TSL) Community Champions, Anchor Support, Energy Saving.
KMC -School Out Holiday Programme for children.
Anti Knife Crime Project offer young people diversionary
WYCA- Mayors Fund
activity.
Support unemployed residents into employment training or
WYCA-Groundworks
further education.
Local Services to You (LS2Y) Anchor support funds.
Paddock Community Trust Support towards community Learning.
Crossland Moor Community Learning Computer courses for local community.
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Thornton Lodge Action Group Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025

4 Tangible fixed assets

Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year Marketing Sessional Workers Venue Hire Accountancy Professional Fees Training Salaries Office Rent Payroll Tax & NI Sundry expenses Reserve Funds Reserves based on 6 months running costs. Wages Sessional Tutors/Workers Office Rent Community Centre Hire Mobile Professional Fees Contingency Reserves Continuity Fund Dissolution Reserves	2025 £ 821 5,171 1,825 2,281 1,217 1,369 11,597 1,977 329 2,129 951 29,667 £ 46,334 13,637 4,699 6,736 1,150 2,465 75,021 8,332 23,805 31,740 138,898 Equipment	£ 30,744 30,744 30,010 147 30,157 587 734 2024 £ 714 4,497 1,587 1,984 1,058 1,190 10,084 1,719 286 1,852 827 25,798 £ 39,266 11,557 3,982 5,709 975 2,089 63,578 7,245 20,700 27,600 119,123 and machinery etc

5 Liabilities: amounts falling due within one year

6 Reserve Funds

7 Management Committee remuneration and expenses

No management committee member received any remuneration but did receive expenses during the year.