LEVENSHULME GOOD NEIGHBOURS CIO
Registered Charity Number: 1163827
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2021

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INDEX
PAGE NUMBER
CONTENTS
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
10
STATEMENT OF FINANCSAL ACTIVITIES
BALANCE SHEET
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
13-20
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

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Report of the trustees for the year ènded 301h September 2021
The trLJStees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended
30, September 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the charity's trust deed, the
Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published IFRS 1021 leffective I january 20191.
Reference and admlni5tratlve Information
Charity Name.. Levenshulme Good Neighbours.
Charity Number.. 1163827
Trustees lup to th& date of slgnirtgl
Louise Such
Chair of Trustees
Michelle Griffiths
MuTtaza Jawed
Grantley Vernon
Fatiha Bougra55a
Zobia Saleem
Iresigned September 20211
Prirtclpal Offlce
Inspire Centre
747 Stockport Road
Manchester
M19 3AR
Independent Examiners
Community Accountancy Service Limited
The Grange
Pilgrim Drive
Be5wick
Manchester
MII 3TQ
Bankers
Co-operative Bank
l Balloon Street
Manchester
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a registered charltable incorporated (>f8anlsatlon and is con%titLSted under a trust deed
dated 5" October 2015.

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Oblectlves and activitles
The purposes of the charity are to relieve the needs of the elderly for the public beneflt through the
provision of support services and 3ctivitie5 to help relieve Social isolation caused as a result of their
age and to enable them to live independently in society.
The rnain activities are the provision of a volunteer befriending Service as well as events and
activities for older people in the Levenshulme area.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit
when reviewing the CharltY'5 aims and objettives, in planning future artivities, and setting the
policies for the year.
The charity has furthered it5 charitable purposes for the public benefit through irnproving the lives of
vulnerable and isolated older people in the community of Levenshulme. Many of the people we help
don't have the support in their area to rely on for the practical things in life, or for companionship.
Our work involves recruiting volunteer befriender5 from the area who hèlp people in a wide range of
social, emotional and practical ways, this includes..
visiting a housebound person
helping people with limited mobility get out into the community
helping older people get online
helping with odd jobs and errands
escorting older people to appointment5, social events and artivities
having fun days out together
We offer attivities, Social events, days out and training opportunities to older people, so they can
make the most of their time in ways that are meaningful to them
A review of our achievements and performance.. How our activlties delivèred public beneflt..
2021 was a landmark strategic year for Levenshulmè Good Neighbours ILGNI. This was mainly in
response to the social effects of the pandemic and the lega1 rulings that followed. Our charity was
successful in remaining open throughout the period of the 2, national lockdown a5 well as when the
locally restrictive tier-based measures were applied. It Was 3 period where we found that
organisations in general and charities in particular had to be 'resilient,
'rectsvering,' and carry with
them an indomitable spirit of 'we will do what we can while we can, however we still can, in order to
keep running.
The key prioriry for our charity was ensuring that no older person registered with us would fall
through the cracks If it was avoidable by accessing 3vailable community support networks and
services. A5 such the balancing act for LGN was recovering from the logistical and practical impact of
the COVID crisis as well a5 being re511ient to remain open and offer an effective service to the older
vulnerable people in the M19 area.
part Of the success of thls reslllence came from 5Ftarin8 r*StsU*c4% and 38rè4rnont* with local partnÈr
organisations in the form Df a COVID Recovery Project, Covid Resilience Fund. and Older People in
Neighbourhoods grants with the Manchester City Council to deliver a joined-up offering of 11 various
entertainn)ent activities, 21 radio programs, 31 writin& and craft workshops, 41 day-trip5, 51 one-to-
one befriending, peer-to-peer befriending. public-space befriending las opposed to home-ba5edl, 61

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weekly food delivery drop-offs, 71 tutOTials on IT equipment, 81 weekly choir groups, 91 safe IT and
digital usage sessions and 101 advocacy for service users who were struggling with the risks of their
social welfare entitlement being stripped from them. We had 211 thi5 collaboration with our special
partners whilst retaining the charivs unique function and identity to the loca15- over 7CFyear-olds
who have limited physical mobility and a mixture of psychological condition5- we mainly serve.
The achievements for 2021 were as follows:
The acquisition of COVID-19 mental health crisis funding, and grants to support our organisational
requirements enabled us to implement local programs to tackle, intervene and address the
increasing mental health issues which surged during the pandemic. This was achieved in 3 strong but
local VCSE capacity while reaching our orEani5ations' realistic tarEets on operational sustainability.
The running of face-to-face weekly community centre-based $25sions and workshop5 that offered
physic31 exercise. art15tic expression. choir singing, and computer development cla55e5 to the ages
55plus members of the local community. This wa5 rolled out in a staged and safeguarded manner
that maintained a lateral flow testing poSicy for 311 attendees. The cre3tion of digital development
and accessibility linclusionl packages for the older non-IT proficient locals in the M19 area. This
involved the ècquisition of donated laptOP5 from Manchester University in the region of £2000 lor
more than 15 users who could attend the classes.
The distribution of mini wifi devices to older members of the community in partnership with
Manchester tity council's d¥gital inclusion drive.
The development of timely evaluative reports that captured and asse55ed the risks that new user5 to
online device5 faced when they were newly connected. The information collated was fed back to the
local council and partners in the form of feedback both directly from LGN beneficiaries a5 well as
frorn the charity in the forrn of recommendations and findings.
LGN'S post5, updates, campaigns, and notices that were published on our regular social Tmedia
platform reached 7457 people this year.
Performance, and Community Events: Using data from the Department of Health, University of York
and Oxford Brookes University, tGN initi3ted pl3ce-based chair and seating exercise for the autumn
of 2021 as part of the physical public space reopening outreach to older rnembers of the public. The
feedback was very positive and such activitie5 will Temain at the communal ￿ntre for the
foreseeable future. P051tive remarks from the event included.. '1 like all of it, ple3se continue,
'friendship and laughter lis what) l enjoyed the most. The oldest attendant was 88 years old. And
the uniting sentiment expressed by our service users was that of 'company.' We noticed that as our
service users expressed that they were enjoyinE, embracin& and connecting with others and beinÈ
in good company as a substitute to lacking access and being on one's own at that time- it made all
difference to and positively impacted their self-reported sedentary dally routines.
Befrl@ndlng= We have seen demand for our vital services sur8e as rnt>re older people in our
community found themselves i501ated, as well as an increase in needs from those we alreadv
support, who have had to close off the social networks thai we helped facilltate due to the
personally lelt effects of the glob31 pandemic on their lives. There has also been an increased need
for practical support such as 5hoppin8 and medical deliveries. As a result of this, LGN ctsntinues to

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implement the objectlves Set out in its responsive plan which initially foresaw these factors. Thus,
LGN was effectively but cautiously able to continue to alleviate social i501ation and loneliness
experienced by older lover 55-year-oldsl who are suffering from bereavement. have had a recent
fall. or are reported to suffer from mental illness of Some kind and have been referred to LGN for
befriending, companionship and prartical help.
In the last 18 months, we witnessed a great amount of goodwill from members of the communitv.
Numerous 3mounts of older people in the area were cordially visited by their next-door neighbours
or by well-meaning rnembers from acros5 the road who felt a sense of civic duty. The downside to
this- we observed- was In the area of vulnerable adults potentially being defrauded or Sought after
for un5avoury purposes. Thus. LGN has been keen to take in ca11s and information whereby a
member of the public was concerned about an older neighbour's contact with someone who
attr3tted their suspicion for any reason whether valid or not.
However, the 3ttention that older people received in certain areas in the country such as in
Levenshulme has waned due to younger working-age locals who were previously furloughed
returning to their Jobs. Thus, the urgency, novelty, and sense ol duty to check on the person next
door who could be shielding are no lollger a5 impactful or as reaching as it was during the pandemic.
And thi5 is where the work ol LGN in such wards as Levenshulme become5 Vltal a5 all our volunteers
are all DBS checked and the benef5t of havin8 2 charitable service mana8e these relationships is to
ensure that 5afeguard5 are always maintained.
The companionship matches between LGN volunteers and service users norrnally last for 3 years on
average. One of the areas of the plan which has proved instrumental is where LGN has altered it5
model to allow for more ch3nge in people's live5. This can See our volunteers reach more service
users in less time. Intended to increase the cont3rt hours some of our high priority and complex
needs client5 can get if they desir2d it. It could have one seNice user be seen by two dlfferent
beffienders 3nd vice ver5a. Increasing more choice and enabling les5 dependency, again reflects the
big changes in people's lives at the moment.
Our longest befriending companionship is 8yr5 to d3te. The average age of our volunteers is 38.
And the average age of our service u5er5 is 77. Thi5 displays our intergenerational reach that creates
a platform for sharing, learning, connecting, and mutual exchange c>f lived experiences.
Our cohort of volunteers come from mixed social and cultural backgrounds and as such languages
other than English can be communicated if it is more effective to support and assist service users in
booking appointments, or other area5 of advocacy.
Performance..
In 2021 LGN went through Some general ron$vltation ag to thè kÈy aroag concernirig campaiqn
messages, presentation, look/feel as well as ease of access and user experience concerning our
website. The consultation process took feedback from student placement volunteers, long-
established volunteers. and Service users. We also received some advice from external sources. The
result of this was phasing in changes that reflected the partners we are working with, posting of up-

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and-coming events, call to action info-graphlcs to inform potential partners, or potential donors a5
well as integration with social rnedia for exposure to new audiences. The look and feel state
underwent user experience testing across most browser platforms and screen sizes. As a result of
this. the new web51te has managed to blend the new direction of branding that reflects ihe tone that
the charity is aiming tD establish both to the known audience as well as future network organisations
and members of the public. The website also captured the pre-covid 19 success and landmark5 such
as the award-winninB volunteers. volunteer work, a5 well as projects that LGN recently obtained.
Other benchmarks in the year include continual liaising With the NHS menial he31th designated Buzz
network for packages to alleviate those who would be hardest hit during the winter, Home Instead
for up-and-coming publications to reach the hard-to-reach potential service users who have
requirements to make new connections in 50C131 spaces, as well as NHS dirertly through the
befviending trial which took place in Gorton via the NHS Clinical Commissioning Group
Nei8hbourhood Well Being Fund.
In continuity with LGN'S drive to effectively make gains on the potentially new arena that has
resulted from COVID In relation to statutory services givin8 voluntary organisations more autonomy,
and empowerment to deliver and design service areas, LGN produced promotional inforrnative
material specifically for patient-waiting areas in GP services displaying the charity'5 befriending
approach and benefits to both new service users and volunteer5. Thig was produced with the hope
that new patients of an oldeT age can be encouraged to receive 'social-prescriptions' to tackle their
mental health needs if they are experiencin8 debilitating effects of loneliness on their well-being.
Essentially assisting, and prornpting potential older would-be service users to view befriending not
85 something negative or hzrd to reach but as easily 3cces5ible and for their own good. The
production could also appeal to carers who are overworked with caring for their dependents by
demysiifying the approach to befriending and seeing it as a safe option for their relatives. The
overall goal is also to tackle any negative perceptions of befriending that hinder older people from
accessing it, such as'l don't want to be a burden to anyone, this is only for weak people, I like
company but I cannot ask for it,. etc. This wa5 Steered by Dr. D Hyland of the Gorton GP Practi
with the hope to enable rnore social prescription of the befriending kind across the board and
patient referrals through added promotional leaflet distribution across the practices.
Financlal revlew
The management committee h3ve reviewed the accounts and consider them to be Satisfactory.
al The long-term fundTaisill8 strategy of LGN ha5 seen the or8anisation celebrate its 9th
consecutive year by further alignin8 Wlth local community groups,. Debdale Bowling
(for physical activitie51, Gorton Visual Art5 Ifor traftsl, Inspire People's Project (for
older people's right51, and Inspire Community Centre (for community engagement).
The result of this alignment hès been recognised by the Manchester City Council which
pian to tund such porLDership5 Wlth £gÉ,000 I£J 8,000 oacli 3gide froTll the lead
partnerl for their joint projects.
The project in development is entitled OPeNS or Older People's Neighbourhood
Support or The OPeNS Fund for the Levenshulme and Gorton area IM19, and M18
areas). The monitoring and feedback on the use of the grant has been largely positive,

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the effect of the partnership in the community has been incalculable in some respects
15peaking to individu31 beneficiaries) and the practice and exchange of resources
noteworthy. LGN is proud to have with other networks been granted an extension of
this fund to meet the demand in the next financial year.
bl An instTumentally financial Bain fTom such above-mentioned partnerships has been
further collaboration of the groups to develop other COVID ready and responsive
partnerships such as COVSD- Resilience and COVID-Recovery partnerships with four
of the above-mentioned partners.. Debdale Bowlers, Inspired Taskforce, Gorton Visual
Arts and All FM. The COVID Re511ience and Recovery funds were supplied through
Manchester City Council for the purpose of mitigating the mental health toll on older
people locally and hèlping organi5ations reinforce and develop their c3pacities more
effectively.
cl Our successful funding strategy which saw us awarded grants from Independent Age
last year saw us reach our grant objectives and aim5 which resulted in an extension of
funds1£60001 allowing the charity to plan longer term. Other grants awarded in Ihis
tSme include.. Garfield Weston1£5,0001, and We Love MCR1£2,0001- which were put
to good use to meet the surginE deman(ts and after effects of the pandemic on statutory
service5.
dl The future will see LGN work closer with the National Lottery wSth their Reaching
Communities objectives, of which older people's safety, wellbeing and development 15
a key priority.
Investment powers & pollry
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, will keep available
funds in an interest bearing deposit account.
Risk management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systetn
have been e5tabli5hed to mitigate those risks.
Reserves policy and golng conterrt
The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 30" September 2021 wa5 £25,40512020,. £25,474) èll of
which are free re5erve5 after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed a55ets. The balance held in
restrlcted funds at 30" September 2021 wa5 £21,68812020.. £6,063].
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted fund5 at 3 level which equates to
approximately three months of unrestricted expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will
provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for 8rants and ensure that support and
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Future plans
Levenshulme Good Neighbours aims to develop a fLJII-cycle referral system. A system of referrals
that covers the mental, physical and other needs of our clients. Through this, the Charity aims to
reduce the age of new registrants.
Last year LGN stated that it would-. keep in c105e contact with otjr service users and volunteers by
phone, mail, and newsletter, we are able to respond quickly to ehange5 as necessary. Following
government guidance and feedback from our Clients, we will Introduce a phased return startlng with
masked face-to-face befriending, and expanding to group activities when approprlate.
This has been implemented. The next 12 months would see us..
Develop a film club that would meet the demand we are receiving from members of
sheltered housing that have ullused communal area5. Liaising with wèrdens and ensuring
safety in the space. Working towards means to support older people with the aims of Ageing
In Place.
2. To continue local outreach campaigns making religious, cultural, lotal government, and
comrnunity partners aware of the ways in which they can support LGN in alleviating social
isolation within the are3 of Manchester where the organisation is most active.
3. Work further with Inspires, People's Prtsject Ilppi, Gorton Visual Arts, All FM Manchester
Radio 96.9, and Debd3le Bowling Club in joint activities programs and activities through the
OPeNS partnership agreement that ha5 united local organisations within Manchester to pool
restsLJrces and offer a wholesome delivery that touches on cultural creativity that is inclusive
of all creed5, ethnicities in the local neighbourhoods
4. To continue to build upon the safeguardlng training of volunteer5 at the recruitment and
induction stage to include COVID-19 guidance to ensure the p3ramount safety of Service
users and volunteer5 last year.
Appointment of trustees
New trustees 3re appointed by existing trustees and serve for three years after which they may put
themselve5 forward for re-appointment. The Trust Deed provides for a Minimum of three trustees.
to a maximum Df twelve trustees. with no more than three trustee5 due for re-appointment in any
one year.
At the quarterly trustee meeting5, the trustees agree the broad strategy and 8re3s of activity for the
Charity. including investment, reserves and risk management policies and perfoTmance. The day to
day administration of the Charity is delegated to the Leven5hulme Good Neighbours, Coordinator.
Trustee Induction and trahninE
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Trustees responsibilities in relation to the flnancial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees. annual report and financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom
Generally Accepted Accounting Pratticel.
The law applicable to charities In England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare
financial statement5 for eaEh year which give 3 true and falr view of the state tsl affairs of the charity
and of the incoming resource5 and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In
preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting principles and then apply them con515tentlv,'
Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP..
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material
departure5 that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements-
Prepare the h"nancial statements on a going concern ba515 unle55 It is appropriate to
presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible lor keepinE proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial p051tion of the charity and to enable thern to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations, and the provision of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding
the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and
other irregularitie5.
Approved by the trustees on 6, June 2022 and signed on their behalf bv..
Louise Such
CHAIR OF TRUSTEES

IP4DEPENDEP4T EXAMIII'ERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
LEVENSHULME GOOD NEIGHBOURS
REGISTERED CHARITY IYO. 1163827
I report on the accounts ofthc charity. for the Year Ended 30 September 2021. which are set out
on pages 10 to 20.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees xnd Exatniner
The charity's truste¢s arc responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees
consider that an audit is noi required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011
(the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The Charity is prcpuring accrued
accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of th¢
Association of Chartcred Certified A¢counlant5.
It is my responsibility to..
Examine the accounts under section 145 of thc 2011 Act.
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by ihe Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 l Act. and
To statc wh￿￿Cr particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examinalion include5 a rcview of the accounting rccoTds kept by the charity and
a comparisork of the accounts prcsented with those records. It also includes considcralion of any
unusual items or disclosures in ihc accounts, and seeking explanations from you ￿ trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit, and conscquently no opinion is given as to whetheT the acLounts
present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out below.
Independent Exatniner's Statement
In connection with Iny examination, other than listed bclow. no matter has come to my attention..
(l) which gives me rcasonable cause to believe thai in any material respect the requirements=
to keep accounting records have in accordance with section 130 of the 201 l Act. and
to preparc accounts which accord with th¢ accounting r¢¢ords and to comply with ihe
accounting requirements of ihe 2011 Act,
have not been met; or
(2) to which, iii my opinion, attention should bt drawn in order to enable a proper understanding
of the accounts to be rcachcd.
Signed=
AM King FCCA
Dat¢:6 June 2022
Community Accountancy Service Ltd
The Grange. Pilgrim Drive. BeswicL
ManclJ¢ster, Ml I 3TQ

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTiVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2021
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDIT
RE ACCOUNT
Total Funds Totsl Funds
Year Ende
30
Year Ended
September 30 Septsmber
2021
2020
Unrestrlctsd
Fund$
Restrlct8d
Funds
Further Details
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charilab1e A¢tivities
Investment Income
Total
131
261
261
40.769
4.233
23.883
36
28,152
40,769
270
40.769
41,039
Expenditure on:
Raising Funds
Charitable Activibes
Totsl
151
151
162
24,982
25.144
162
25,321
25,483
323
29.481
29,804
339
339
Net gainslllossesl on investments
Net Incomellexp8ndlturel
1691
15,625
15,556
11,6521
Transfers between lund$
Net movernent in funfls
1691
15.625
15,558
11.6521
Recon¢llIa￿0n of funds
Total funds brought forward
25,474
6.063
31,537
33,189
Total fund$ ¢arrfed forward
25,405
21,688
47,093
31,537
The statern8nt of finan¢ial activities Includes all 98in5 and losses in th8 y82r. Al incoming resources and
resources exp8nded derive from continuing activities
The note5 on page5 13 to 20 fomi part ol these 8¢counts.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2021
30
Soptember 30 Septgmber
2021
2020
Notes
Fixed assets:
Tangible assets
Tot21 fixed assets
191
278
278
555
555
Current assets:
Debtors
Cash at Bank & in Hand
Total ¢urrent assets
1101
1,062
36,147
37.209
49.861
49.872
Liabi1Stles:
Credilors.. Amounts falling due wrthin one year
3.057
8,227
Net current assèts or liabilits-e5
46,815
30,982
Total assets ￿$8 current liabihts.es
47,093
31.537
Total n6t assets or liabilitles
47.093
31,537
The funds of the charity-.
Restricted income funds
21.e88
8,063
Unrestricied income funds
25,405
25.474
Total unrestricted fvnds
25.405
25,474
Total charity fund5
47,093
31,537
Approved on bèhalf of the Trustees Management Comrnittee
Louise Such
(Chair of Trustees)
Murtaza Jawed
Date". 8th June 2022
The notes on pages 13 to 20 lom) part of thesè accounts.

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Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 Septsmber 2021
Reconciliation of net movement in funds io net cash flow from operatlng artivities
Yèar Ended
30
Year Ended
September 30 Sgptember
2021
2020
Nel moverrEnl in funds
Add back depreoation
Deduct invastmenl income
Decreasellincreasel In debtors
Incre8sellde¢reasel in creditors
Net ¢a5h usÈd in operailng a¢tlvltles
15.556
277
11,6521
277
1361
11,0621
5,308
2.835
1,051
3,170
13.705
a$h ￿0w8 from Investment activitles-
Interest
Net cash provlded by investing activitie$
36
Increaselldecreasel in cash and cash equwalents during the year
13,714
2.871
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
36,147
33,276
Cash and cash egulvalents carried ftsn￿ard
49,861
36,147

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021
l. AccountiThg pollcles
lal Basls of preparation and assessment of going concern
The account5 (financial staleNentsi have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognsied at cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notos to these accounts. The
financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Statement ol Recommended Practits."
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Rgporting
Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 i$5ued on 1st Janu8ry 2019 and the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the Unitod Kingdom 3nd Republic of Irelan(J IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act
2011. The charity ¢on$tilutes a public benefi't entity a5 defined by FRS 102.
Ibl Funds Structure
Restrided funds are funds which are to be used in accordanc8 With specific re5lrictions imposed by the donor or
trust deed. Ther& are 11 restricted funds.
Unrestri¢ted income fvnd5 compiise those funds which the Iiuste85 are free to use for any purpose in furtherance
of the charitable object5 Unrestricted funds include designated funds Whe￿ the trustees, at their diser8tion, have
cleated a fund for a specific purpose.
FurtheT details of 8ach fund are disclosed In note 12.
Icl Income recosnkion
All Income Is r8wnised oncE the charity has entitlement to the Income, It is probable that th& income will be
re￿ived and the amount of income receivable can be meaSu￿d reliably
Donations are re¢ognised when the charity ha5 been notified in wilting of both the amounl and setvement date. In
the evant that 8 donation Is subject to conditions th8t require a level of pert0rrnan￿ befor8 the charity is entitled
to the funds. the incorne is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met. or the fulfilment
of those ¢onditions Is wholSy within the control ol the charity and it is probable that those ￿ndItionS will b8 fulfilled
in the ￿porting periDd.
lftterest on fund5 hèld on deposit is included when re￿1vable and the amount can i)e measyred reliably by the
charity". tt)15 Is nomially upon notific3tion of the inter8St paid 01 payable by the bank. Dividends are ra￿nised
once the dividend has been decla￿￿ and notilicalion has been received of the dividend due.
Idl Expendlivre Recognition
Liabilities are recognised a5 expenditu￿ as soon a5 there is a legal or constru￿1Ve obligabon comrnitting th8
Charity 10 that expendityre. It is probable that sÈtMement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be
measui&d reliably.
A11 expenditure is accounted lor on an acciua1s basis. A11 expen$8s includin9 SUPPOrt cost8 and goveman
costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expendituie headings For more Inftsrmation on this att￿bUt70n
fer to note Igl b&low
lel Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT Is charged egainst the gxperKliture heading for which it was incurred
In Alloiation of 5UPPOrt and governonce costs
Support costs have been allocated between goverrnan￿ costs and other support costs Govemance costs
Comprise 811 costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliantt with regulation and good
pra¢tiTr. These cost5 include c03ts related to Independent exsmination ad lega1 fee5 together wth an
8PPOrtionment of overhead and support costs.
Gov8rnance costs and support costs relating to charitable activities h8ve been apport10n8d b85ed on type ol
expens8 The allocation of support and gov¢rnan¢e costs is analysed in note 6.
Igl Costs of raising funds
Costs associated wilh raising funds relate lo a Subscription to Gr8nts Online.
Ihl Chari￿rJie Acllvltles
Costs of charitable aclivitl8s incjude governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in riote 6.

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021
111 Tangible fixed assets and depreclation
All assets costing more than £5CQ are capitslised and valued at hi51oncal cosL Depreciation 15 charged on the
following ba51S.
Office Equipment
25¥0 on rA)St
l Realised gains and losses
All gains and105ses are taken to the Statement of Financial Adpiitié$ as they arise. Realised gains and1055es
on investTnent5 ar8 calculated as the diffeien¢e between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or their
purchase value If acquired subsÈquent io the first day of the financial year Unrealised gain5 and losses are
Calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their varying value. Rea115ed and
unrtalised investsllènt gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.
Ikl Penslons
The charity curTently does adrnini318r contributions to an auto enrolment pension scheme Dn behalf of
individuals The Charity has no liability beyond making its contributions 3nd paying acr055 the
deductions for the Gontrbubons.
111 Debtor5
Trade and other d8btor5 ar8 r6COgni5ed at the settlement amouni dua after any trade discount offered.
Prepayment5 are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Im) Creditors and Provlsions
C￿dItorS and piovi510ns are recognised where the charity has a p￿sent obligation resulting frorn a past ev8nt Ihat
will probably result in the transfer of the funds lo a third patty and the atnount due to settle the oblisats'on can be
measured of estimaied reliably Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount arter
allowing for any trade discounls due.
2. Related party transactions and trustees. expènses and remuneration
The Irustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of r8muner8tion or other benef￿t in c2sh or
kind12020.. £nill. Expense5 paid to the trustees in the period tatalled £nil12020. £nill.
3. Dtsnatlons and Lega¢ie$
Unrestrl¢tefl Restrl¢ted
Ypay Ended
Year End8(1
30
Y¢ar Ended
30 September September 30 September
2021
2021
2021
Total Fund5
Donations
261
261
261
261
Prgvious Year
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Year Ended
Year Ended
30
Year Ended
30 September Septsmber 30 September
2020
2020
2020
Donaiions
Donations in Kind
1,233
3.000
4,233
1,233
3.000

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Notes to thè aecounts for the year ended 30 September 2021
4. Income from charitable actlvities
Unrestricted Restricted Totsl Funds
Year Ended
Year Ended
30
Year Endèd
30 September September 30 September
2021
2021
2021
Rèstricted grants..
Independent Age
FDyle Foundation
Duchy of LantAster
Garfield Weston Foundab"on
OPeNS Fund lin¢ludes £2.367 ¢ef81red to 20221
We Love Manchester
Covid Resilien
National Lollery
NHS Manchester CCG
12.0(M)
2.0(
500
5.000
9,469
2,000
2.000
5,723
2,077
40.769
12.00)
2.0
500
5.OCIJ
9,469
2,000
2,000
5.723
2,077
40.769
Previou8 Y8ar
Unrostricted
Re$trl¢ted Total Funds
Year End•d
Year Ended
30
Year Ended
30 September September 30 September
2D20
2020
2020
Restricted grants."
Community Soup
K Laurence Trust
Albert Hunt Trust
Tudor Trust
OPeMS Fund
Petei Kershaw Trust
Tesco Bags of Help
National Lottery linclude5 £5,723 deferred)
Allen Lane Foundation
The Charity Servi
NHS Man¢hestgr CCG
2.000
2,000
1,000
2.000
4,734
2,000
500
2,861
3,000
2,750
1,038
23,883
2.000
2.000
1,￿0
2.000
4,734
2.000
500
2,861
3,OC
2,750
1.038
23.883

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Notes to the accounts for th8 year onded 30 Septernbgr 2021
S. Expendlture
Year Ended
30
Year Endod
Sgpternber 30 Septembèr
2021
2020
Charitable
Activlttes
Expenditure on raising funds:
Subscriptions
162
162
162
162
323
323
Expendlture on charitable actlvitios:
Emplownent Costs
Tnps & A¢kivitie5
Volunteer Travel & Refre5hm8nts
Staff Trave1
DBS Ched(s
Minor Cotnpuier & Sothre Costs
Minor Equipment
Service User Equipment
Advertising & Promotion
Telephone & Internet
Rent
Insuran
Post, Pnnting & Stationery
Sundrie5
GoveinanGe
Support Cos
Depreualion
18.660
105
18,660
105
17,404
787
381
255
258
1.037
2.987
125
405
642
2,400
347
1.035
217
504
422
277
29.481
70
32
1,027
172
70
32
1.027
172
100
465
2.050
347
100
465
2,050
347
944
108
540
424
277
25,321
108
540
424
277
25,321
25.483
29.804
Year Ended
30
Ypar Ended
September 30 September
2021
2020
Restricted fvnds
Unrestrickd fund5
25,144
339
25.483
29.423
381
29.804
6. Allocation of governance and support Costs
The br￿kdOwn of support costs and how these were allocated b8tW8en governanp£ and other support costs is
shown below..
Basis of
appor￿0￿ment
type of expense
type of expense
General
Support
Governanee 2021 Total
540
540
424
964
2020 Totsl
504
422
926
AccounlanGy Fees
Payroll Bureau
424
424
540

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 30 Sgptember 2021
7. Analysls of staff costs
Year Ended
30
Yèar Ended
Septembgr 30 Soptember
2021
2020
Wages and Salaries
Social Sèeurity Costs
Pension Costs
18,518
17,214
142
18,650
190
17,404
Charitable activities
Support costs
18,660
17,404
18,660
17,404
The average number of employees during the year was 2 Iprevious year". 21 wth the full time equivalenl of 1
The charity considets its key management personnel comprisès the trustees and Senior Manager. The total
employm$nl bènefits, including employer pension Contributions of the key managernerit personnel wer8 £5,191
Iprewous year". £3,744), No employee has benefits In excess Df £80.000 (previous year.. none).
8. Indppend¢nt Examiner Fees
Year End¢d
30
Year Ended
September 30 September
2021
2020
Independent examination lees
Other servic8S
540
424
504
422
926
9. Tangible Fixed As8et8
Offico
Equlpment
Totsl
Cost
At 1 October 2020
Addrtions
At 30 Septembar 2021
1.907
1.907
1,907
1,907
Depreciation
At l Ociober 2020
Charge lor Year
At 30 September 2021
1,352
277
1.829
1,352
277
1.629
NET BOOKVALUE
Al 30 September 2021
At 30 September 2020
278
55
278
555

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Notes to the ac¢oLtnts for the year ended 30 SepteTnber 2021
10. Analysis of debtors
Vear Ended Year Ended 30
30 Septernber September
2021
2020
Other Debtor5
1.062
1,062
All debtors for 2021 & 2020 relate to un￿StriCt&d funds other than a 9rant in 2020 of £1,038 owed from NHS
hAanche5ter CCG
11. Credltors.. amounts falling due within one year
Year Ended Year Ended 30
30 September September
2021
2020
Other Cr￿lIOrS and 2ccruals
Defe￿d income
690
2.367
3.057
504
5,723
6.227
All creditors and accruals relate lo unrestricted funds. Deferied inwme relates to restricted grants.
Defeired income comprises of ￿StriCted grant income received in advance frorn OpENs Fund
Ba18nce as at 30th September 2020
Amount released to Income earned from charitable activitieB
Amount defeiied In year
Balartce at 30th September 2021
5.723
15,7231
2.367
2,367
12. Analy$ls of chaTitsblg funds
Analysig of movements In unrestrlcted funds
Balan¢e at 30
Saptèmbor
2024
Balance at 1
October 2020
Incotning
Resources
Resour¢e8
Expanded
Transfgr
General Fund
25,474
25,474
270
270
1339
13391
25,405
25,405
Prevlous Year
Balance at 30
September
2020
Balance at 1
OCto￿r 2019
In¢omlng
Rè50urces
Re50urc85
Exponded
Transfer In
General Fund
21.586
21,586
4,269
4.269
381
381
25,474
25.474
Name of unrestricted fund..
Ge￿rnI Fun
Description, nature and purpose of the fund
The fres reserves.

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Nots8 to the accourlts for the year ended 30 September 2021
12. Analysis of charitable funds contlnued.
Analy81$ of movements in restrf¢t8d funds
Balance at 30
September
2021
Balance at 1
October 2020
Incomlng
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfer In
Independent Age
Foyle Foundation
Duchy of Lancaster
Garfield Weston Foundation
OPeNS Fund
e Love Manchester
Covid Resilien
The Charity Servi(
National Lottery Digital Inclusion
Woolon Charrtable Trust
NHS Man¢hester CCG
12,IKJO
2.000
500
5.000
9,469
2.000
2.000
12,OW
12,0001
SW
5,000
19.4691
12.0001
12.0001
12.7501
16.6481
12771
2,750
1.720
555
1,038
6,063
5,723
795
278
3.115
21.688
2.077
40.789
125,1441
Pr•v1ou$ Year
Balance at 30
S8PtÈmber
2020
BalanGg at i
October 2019
In¢oming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfer In
Community Soup
K LaurenTr Trust
Albert Hunt Trust
Tudoi Trust
OPeNS Fund
Peter Ketsh8w Trust
Tesco Bags of Help
Allen Lane Foundation
The Charity Service
National Lottery
National Lottery Digiial Indusion
Wooton Charitable Trust
NHS Manchester CCG
2.000
2.000
1,000
2,000
4,734
2.000
soo
3,000
2,750
12,0001
12,0001
11,0001
12,0001
14.7341
12.0001
15001
13,0001
2.750
9,900
19,9(H)I
2.861
1,720
555
1.038
6,063
1.703
11.1481
1.038
23,883
11,603
129.423
Name of re8tricted fund:
Independent Ag8
Foyle Foundation
DLJchy of Lancaster
Garfield Weston Foundation
OPeNS Fund
We Love Manchester
Covid Rasilien
The Charity Service
National Lottery Digital Inclusion
NHS Manchester CCG
Wooton Gharitsble Trust
Des¢riptlon, nature and purpose ofthe fund
tOW81ds core costs
toward5 cole costs
towards ¢ore costs
towards core costs
tDW8rds CO￿ costs
towards training and recruitment of volunteers
towards admini5tr8tion. digital strategy and fundraising capacity
Iow8rds IT online befriending costs
towards core GOStS
towards b8friending & social eating prograrnme
towards ￿re costs, b81ance represents future depreciation

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Note5 tD tho accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021
13. Analysis of net assets betwe8n funds
Unre8trl¢ted
funds
Restrl¢te
funds
Total 2021
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current as5elsllliabililiesl
Total
278
23,777
12,3671
21,688
278
49,861
26,084
16791
25,405
47,093
Prevlous Year
Unre5trict•(I
fund5
R&$trl¢ted
funds
Total 2020
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank snd In hand
Othei net current assetsllli8tx.lities1
Total
555
10.193
14.6851
6,063
555
36,147
5,165
31.S37
25,954
1480
25.474
14. Financlal Instruments
The charity only has financial assets and118bilitie8 of a kind that qualify zs baslo financial instrufflents. Basic
financial instrurnenls are initially recognised on 8 transaction value and subsequently measured at th8ir
settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at an amorused cost Using
the effective Interest method.

LGN
Levenshulme
Good Neighbours
Trustee Report
2021


CONTENTS ABOUT US **2** COORDINATOR'S REPORT **4** BEFRIENDING **5** COVID 19 RESPONSE **8** PARTNERSHIPS **10** OUR FUTURE PLANS **13** 




## About Us 

Levenshulme Good Neighbours is a registered charity that works with volunteers to offer practical, social and emotional support to over 300 older people living in the Levenshulme area of Manchester. We do this by recruiting volunteer befrienders from the local community who support older people in a wide range of social, emotional and practical ways. This might include: helping people with limited mobility get out into the community; visiting a housebound person or escorting people to a range of local community events, fun activities and necessary appointments that they would otherwise be unable to attend.We also offer a range of activities for older people and provide information and support. 



Levenshulme Good Neighbours was established in 2012 with the support of Burnage Good Neighbours in response to frequent request for befriending support from older people from the Levenshulme area. Following a successful pilot project Levenshulme Good Neighbours became a Constituted Community Organisation in 2013 and registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) in 2015. 

We are run by a Management Committee of people from Levenshulme with a wide range of skills and experiences and employ a Coordinator who oversees the delivery of the project. Levenshulme Good Neighbours are active members of Manchester Neighbourhood Care Groups Association (MNCGA), which acts as an umbrella organisation for Care Groups across the city. Our administrative base is the Inspire Community Centre, a fully accessible community building in the centre of Levenshulme. 

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## How LGN is Governed 

We are run by a Management Committee of people from Levenshulme with a wide range of skills and experiences and employ a Coordinator who oversees the delivery of the AGE OF project. Levenshulme Good Neighbours are active members of Manchester 

Neighbourhood Care Groups Association (MNCGA), which acts as an umbrella organisation for Care Groups across the city. Our administrative base is the Inspire Community Centre, a fully accessible community building in the centre of Levenshulme. 


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## Coordinator's Report 2020 - 2021 

2021 was a landmark strategic year for Levenshulme Good Neighbours (LGN). This was mainly in response to the social effects of the pandemic and the legal rulings that followed. Our charity was successful in remaining open throughout the period of the 2nd national lockdown as well as when the locally restrictive tier-based measures were applied. It was a period where we found that organisations in general, and charities in particular, had to be ‘resilient,’ ‘recovering,’ and carry with them an indomitable spirit of ‘we will do what we can while we can, however we still can’ in order to keep running. 

The key priority for our charity was ensuring that no older person registered with us would fall through the cracks if it was avoidable by accessing available community support networks and services. As such the balancing act for LGN was recovering from the logistical and practical impact of the COVID crisis as well as being resilient to remain open and offer an effective service to the older vulnerable people in the M19 area. 

Part of the success of this resilience came from sharing resources and agreements with local partner organisations in the form of a COVID Recovery Project, Covid Resilience Fund, and Older People in Neighbourhoods grants with the Manchester City Council to deliver a joined-up offering of 1) various entertainment activities, 2) radio programs, 3) writing, and craft workshops, 4) day-trips, 5) one-to- one befriending, peer-to-peer befriending, public-space befriending (as opposed to home-based),  6) weekly food delivery drop-offs, 7) tutorials on IT equipment, 8) weekly choir groups, 9) safe IT and digital usage sessions and 10) advocacy for service users who were struggling with the risks of their social welfare entitlement being stripped from them. We had all this collaboration with our special partners whilst retaining the charity’s unique function and identity to the locals - over 70-year-olds who have limited physical mobility and a mixture of psychological conditions – we mainly serve. 


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## Befriending 

Our longest befriending companionship is 8yrs to date. The average age of our volunteers is 38. And the average age of our service users is 77. This displays our intergenerational reach that creates a platform for sharing, learning, connecting, and mutual exchange of lived experiences. Our cohort of volunteers come from mixed social and cultural backgrounds and as such languages other than English can be communicated if it is more effective to support and assist service users in booking appointments, or other areas of advocacy. 





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## About Levenshulme 

There are just over 21,600 households in the Gorton and Levenshulme Neighbourhood. Around three-quarters of households (>75%) in both Gorton North and Gorton South wards AGE OF contain people whose social circumstances suggest that they may need high or very high CLIENTS IS 86 levels of support to help them manage their own health and prevent them becoming high users of acute healthcare services in the future. According to the Index of Multiple Deprivation, the area we operate in is listed amongst the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in the country. 

The name of the township of Levenshulme has been traced back to the 1320 name of 'Lyvenis-holme'. This probably means a tract of land belonging to Leven, which may be a derivation of the Saxon word 'Leofne' meaning Lord or Master. Levenshulme was primarily a working class suburb of Manchester. 



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## About Social Isolation 

Even though Manchester is an age friendly city, the hard facts are that more and more elderly persons are feeling left behind due to structural, social, and economical changes in society. The key three areas where social isolation affects older persons are: 

- Poor transport links to public services/shops 

- No available and prolonged companions 

- Lack of engagement with communal activities 

Older persons are referred to care group organisations like Levenshulme Good Neighbours mainly due to these: 

- Accidents and falls causing loss of confidence to be seen in public 

- Bereavement and loss of loved ones 

- Cognitive and mood decline 

Amidst these factors for social isolation the transient nature of city environments is not helping the memories, feeling of connection, and sense of community that healthy ageing requires. As society continues to live longer, combating social isolation will be one of the key determinants to alleviating the limited supply of NHS and medical treatment as a clinical solution to an underlying social problem. 



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## **How do loneliness and social isolation differ?** 

“Loneliness is a subjective feeling about the gap between a person’s desired levels of social contact and their actual level of social contact. 

**Social isolation** is an objective measure of the number of contacts that people have. It is about the quantity and not quality of relationships. People may choose to have a small number of contacts.” AGE UK 

**"According to Age UK, more than 2 million people in England over the age of 75 live alone, and more than a million older people say they go for over a month without speaking to a friend, neighbour or family member.."** 

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## Covid-19 and Our Response 

2021 threw up many challenges for our charity and the older people we support. Thanks to the support and flexibility of our funders, we have been able to adapt to meet the needs of our service users during this crucial time in a number of ways. Despite some restrictions easing, many of our clients are still vulnerable to Covid; therefore we have adapted our befriending to suit each individual. 

Here are some other projects we continued during the Covid restrictions... 

## Gardening Help 

## Radio Show 

With the majority of our clients vulnerable to Covid, access to green outdoor spaces to meet with others has been important. This year our volunteers helped transform overgrown gardens into spaces that our service users could enjoy and use safely. 


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## After! 

This year we also partnered with ALL FM, a local radio station to provide a weekly radio slot "Happy Mondays, on a Tuesday". The show was a way to connect people who usually met at the regular community centre social clubs, giving older residents the chance to submit song choices and stories that were meaningful, as well as compete in a weekly quiz. This yas: 


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## Activities begin again! 


It's been a long time coming, but finally our service users were able to get out and enjoy the sunshine on a day out. They particularly enjoyed a visit to Cleveleys this year, and we hope to have plenty more days out to come. 


## Amazing Local Support 

We have been touched by the positive support LGN has received from the local community over the last year. As well as individual donations,  we were humbled that a newly opened local restaurant  "CIBUS" donated their profits from opening night to LGN, in memory of their late father. Here's us paying a visit to say thank you! 

## Special Gifts for Christmas 

This year we put together some wonderful Christmas hampers for our older people to ensure they felt loved and remembered during the holidays. The contents were kindly provided by Asda (biscuits and mince pies), the Sock Shop (who provided an amazing selection of warm bed socks) and grant funding, which allowed us to buy some Christmas-themed quiz books to keep everyone busy over the festive period. These were wrapped up and distributed to our service users around Levenshulme. 






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## Partnerships 2020-2021 

Over the last couple of years, we've made some amazing connections with local people and places. Here are a few! 

## Debdale Bowling and Gorton Visial arts 

Through the OPeNS Fund, we've been establishing fantastic relationships with Debdale Bowling and Gorton Visual arts, who are both committed to improving the quality of life for older people in our area. We are looking forward to holding our next AGM at Debdale, and seeing how good our bowling arms are! 


## Inspired Taskforce 

We have been working with our partners Inspired Taskforce on events and trips, and learning activities. A LGN volunteer kindly offered computer security classes for service users of both projects, with useful safety tips for browsing online. 

## Digital Inclusion 

Working with the Inspired Taskforce, we have continued to provide phones and internet to older people who want to get online. This has also included uploading Whatsapp on to devices so that service users can regularly connect with relatives who may live far away. We have also been following these up with training sessions to help our service get the most out of their new devices, and stay safe. 

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## Welcome back to our Choir! 

With Covid restrictions easing, we began to refocus on our activities for older people. This included weekly "computer buddies" sessions to provide support for older people looking for more confidence using technology or getting online. 

## Choir Session Feedback: 

_Being together and singing, is lovely!_ 

One of our most successful projects this year was our "Inspire Choir." Formed in partnership with the Inspired Taskforce, this weekly singing session aimed to get older people singing, dancing, and enjoying group activities again.  At Christmas we were even treated to a full concert by the performers, along with mince pies and some festive drinks! 

_I love the good company and the cheer of singing carols._ 

_It’s something I really look forward to, and it gives me structure in my week_ 

_I like Meeting up with other people. The company. And singing of course. I like the Friendship and laughter._ 



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## LGN in Print 

We were also proud to feature this year in "No going back" - a publication  exploring the voices of Manchester and the charity sector's experience of Covid19. Our coordinator Ray Olaniyan shared his personal experience of running a charity through the pandemic, and reflected on the long and short term challenges faced by older people in Levenshulme. 



**Right now, it feels like we have a moment in the spotlight and the attention of our partners in the public sector.... It is time to build on this work and ensure that we are valued as community partners not only in crisis but long into the future** 


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## Our Future Plans 

Levenshulme Good Neighbours aims to develop a full-cycle referral system. A system of referrals that covers the mental, physical and other needs of our clients. Through this, the charity aims to reduce the age of new registrants. 

Last year LGN stated that it would: keep in close contact with our service users and volunteers by phone, mail, and newsletter, we are able to respond quickly to changes as necessary. Following government guidance and feedback from our clients, we will introduce a phased return starting with masked face-to-face befriending, and expanding to group activities when appropriate. 

## The Next 12 Months 

1) Develop a film club that would meet the demand we are receiving from members of sheltered housing that have unused communal areas. Liaising with wardens and ensuring safety in the space. Working towards means to support older people with the aims of Ageing In Place. 

2) To continue local outreach campaigns making religious, cultural, local government, and community partners aware of the ways in which they can support LGN in alleviating social isolation within the area of Manchester where the organisation is most active. 

3) Work further with Inspires’ People’s Project (IPP), Gorton Visual Arts, All FM Manchester Radio 96.9, and Debdale Bowling Club in joint activities programs and activities through the OPeNS partnership agreement that has united local organisations within Manchester to pool resources and offer a wholesome delivery that touches on cultural creativity that is inclusive of all creeds, ethnicities in the local neighbourhoods 

4) To continue to build upon the safeguarding training of volunteers at the recruitment and induction stage to include COVID-19 guidance to ensure the paramount safety of service users and volunteers last year. 



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