REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER,. 1166190 Croston Together Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Croston Together Contents of the Financial Statements forthe year ended 3q December 2025 Page Reference and Administrative Details Repori of the TrLlStees Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Croston Together Reference and Administrative Details for the year ended 31 December 2026 TRUSTEES TDL Smith NT Norcross JR Phythian PJ Guinness G Stubbs HV Humphris l Grime CJ Wild KA Davies REGISTERED OFFICE 28 Ealon AvenLJe Matrix offi Park Bucksliaw Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 7NA REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1166190 Page 1
Croston Togethei Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 The Iruslees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The Iruslees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP} 'Accounling and Reporting by Ch2rities' issued in Mah 2005. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The objectives of the charity are.. In pailieular, bul not limited lo, the relief of financial hardships among people, businesses and community organisalions in Croslon who have suffered a loss or damages lo their properly or its content5 as a result of floods in Croslon which is not recoverable from insurance OT other grants, in P¢irlicular bul not exclusively, by providing such persons. businesses and community organisalions with grants of money. The relief of need by the provision of adviGe, advocacy and support lo the beneficiaries identified in (il above. To adv¢In such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales} as the Trustees see lil from lime lo time. The tiuslees confirm that they have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing (he charity'5 aims and objectives. Pagè 2
Croston Together Report of the Trustees for the year elided 31 December 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activities Firslly. I would like lo thank and pay Iribule our Trustees. who have suppoiled oui Charity and made a big difference lo village life over the past 12 months. We are extremely lorlunale to have such a dedicated and talented group lo guide our work in ensuring Ihal our village is the best that il can possibly be. Thanks also lo our Independent Accournlanl who ensures that all our business is conducled in a professional and effective manner. We can look back on another very successful year as we endeavour to Engage- Encourage and Enrich the lives of the residenis ol Croslon and the wicler community. This yeals calendar has been a8 popular as ever and promotes the beauty around our village and also our woik as a charity. We have held dibcussions with Feather and Twigs and we will work together in the coming year to hold 8 photographic competition which will be linked with an exhibition of local artisls. which is planned lor O¢lobeT. During the year we have used some booklets produced by the Charity Commission to review our effeclivene5S as Trustees. This was a useful exercise which reminded us of our responsibilities as TrLJStees. We were proud to be asked, by Ihe Parish Council. lo lay a wreath at the War MemTial as part of this year's Remembrance ceremony. Our strong relationship with the PaTish CounGil has continued to bear fruit- in our work on the Recreation Park and on other projÈcls such as the renewal and refijrbishmertrl of seating around the villBge and the completion of work lo enhance the Village Green On New Year'5 Day the village was hit by another flooding 2venl. This was nothing like the flooding on Boxing Day 2015 but around 20 homes were affected. Flood relief is our DNA and l am proud lo say that once again we were able lo visit every affected homè in order to offeT help. One visitor lo our village commenled that she had never come across a community Ihal was so helpful. Our central store of gazebos and card reader machines has been well used by various village organisations. We have provided advice to the owner of Home Farm Eéucalion Cenlfe as she seeks to establish this education facility al a local faim. This Is now open to schools and local groups and early signs are encouraging. The team that does such a good job in maintaining Ihe village cemetery have been struggling with inadequate machinery. We provided advice and then funding to enable a new mowing machine to be purchased. Croston Old School had lo limit ils availabilily following the demise of the industrial dishwasher. We PTovided a graiitwhich helped in the purchase of a new machine. Important events. suoh as weddings, can now resume. As a result, an important funding slieam has been restored. The local Scout GTOUP asked for advice on storage and the replacement of a lent which was lost in the New Year's Day flood. We provided a grant for a new tent and are exploring options which will enhan the storage of their equipment. We have continued lo show our support for the Annual Croslon Show, which is such an important village event. We weie proud to PTesenl the Croslon Together trophy for Best in Show and to provide jLJdges for two ol the sections. Our partnership with the Parish Council is a good example of what can be achieved when civil aulhDrilies and charities work together. Our team of three volunteers work extremely hard and show such a commitment towards our village Recreation Park. Their efforts were recognised during the year with a Level 5 Ioulstandingl award from Royal Horticultural Society judges. This Is the highest level that can be awarded and the team proudty accepted the award al a ceremony held al Bolton Wandereis Football Club in November. Page 3
Croston Together Report of the Trustees forthe year ended 31 December 2025 Our experience of gaining grants. has bèen helpful once again as we sought funding lo place an accessible roundabout on the Recreation Park. Our grant application was suwessfLJI and this provided 750/0 ol the funding that was needed. The Parish Council has provided the additional 25,10. The new equipment is be installed during early March and will be a great addition to the current facilities. We have led the way in reinslaling Croslon Open Gardens in July. Several of our Trustees worked alongside other village residents lo organise an enoimously successful event that allracled hundred5 of people lo the village. We showcased 15 gardens and Ihe whole event represented much of what is good about Cr05ton Together in particular and the village in general. It also raised valuable funds which can be re-invested in our village. Working in partnership with the Community Centre we have seen the return of Lego Master Builders which now meets one Sunday afternoon every month when il is wonderful to see parents and Childre working together on building projects. Each month the'croslon Togelher Lego Master Builder Cup, is now awarded. A member of the public aleiled us lo the bench off Carr Lane which had fallen into disrepair. Working in conjunclion with Croslon Men's Shèds we brought about Ihe refuFbishnient of the bench, which now looks veiy smart along the much-Lised public footpath. It has also been adopted by a local family as a tribute to their father. We have been approached by the Trustees of Croston Old School in order lo provide support for their warm spaces initiative. l am sure that this is something we will want lo encourage. Croston Knilwils continue lo delight us with their creations around the vi51age. The knilled version of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas. has been a real talking point around the Croft Field. The KnibATits are planning a festival of Craft lo be held in Sl. Michaol's Church in March. This will atlracl visitors from a wide area and l am sure that we will want to respond positively lo the organisers request for financial suppoil. Some years ago, Croston Sports Club asked for support in their que%1 lo develop new sporting facilities for our village. After a great deal of work and rriany setbacks, a plot of land has beerk acquircd and fundirlg secured. We aTe hopeful that a planning application for this ambitious project (Project SPACE) will be made lo Chorley Council during the spring of this year. Watch this SPACE. This is another example of how a partnership with a village organisalion can bear fruit. Trustees have regularly attended meetings throughout the year. However. their influence goes well beyond the four walls of the meeting loom. They are involved with a whole range of initiatives across the life of our village and are always looking out toroppoilunilies lo enhance the life of our village. We look foTward to anolheF year in which we can make a difference lo people's lives- ENGAGE., ENGOURAGE and ENRICH. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Cioston Together 15 a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion ICIOI registered in England and Wales. The CIO (registered charity nuTmber 11661901 was established by CIO foundation conslilulion on 23 March 2016. Trustees are selected on the basis of their experience and knowledge of charitable needs lo meet the objects of the chaiity. Rlsk maiiagement The trustees have a duty to identify and review the T15ks lo which the charily is exposed and lo ensur8 appropriate controls are in place to provide reasDnable assurance against fraud and error. Approved by order of the board of Iruslees on 20 January 2026 and signed on ils behalf by= oss - Trustee Page 4
Croston Together statement of Financial Activities for tho year ended 31 December 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted fund Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 551 other trading activities 9,261 9,261 648 Total 9,261 9,281 1,199 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4,117 4,117 648 Chayltable activities Charitable 1,526 Total NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 2,808 2,808 (975) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 17,299 17,299 18,274 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 20.107 The notes form part of these financial statements Page S
Croston Together Balance Sheet 31 Docomber 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unreslricled fund Restricted funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank 728 19,379 728 19,379 17,751 20,107 20,107 17,751 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 1452) NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 20,107 20,107 17.299 NET ASSETS 20,107 17.299 FUNDS Unreslricled funds 10 20,107 17,299 TOTAL FUNDS 17,299 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 20 January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by.. s - Trustee The notes lomi parl of these linancial statements Page 6
Croston Together Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION The charity Is a registered charity in England and Wales and is incoiporaled. The address of the principal office is clo 28 Ealon Avenue, Matrix Ollice Park, Buckshaw Village. Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 7NA. There are no material uncertanlies about the chaiily's abilily to continue. The presentational currenw of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£1. The amounts in the financial statements have been rounderA lo the nearest £1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of prèparlng the flnanclal statements The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accoidance willi tlie Charities SORP {FRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pratsrtice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with tho Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial Repoiling Slandaid 102 'The Financial Reporling Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the hi$torical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has enlillemenl to the fuiids, il is probable that the income will be received and the atnounl can be rneasured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon 8s there is a legal or constructive obligation commilling the charity lo th21 expenditure. il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and ha8 been classified undeT headings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed lo parlicular headings they have been allocaled to activities on a basis consislenl with the use of resources. Grants offerpd subject to conditlons which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment bul not accrued as expenditure. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable aclivilies. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordaRce with Ihe charitable objectives al the discretion of the trustees. Reslricled funds can only be used for particular reslricled purpose5 wilhin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the flnanclal slalements. Page 7 continued...
Croston Together Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 Decembor 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Financial Snstruments Financial instruments are recognised when the charily becomes paily lo the contractual provisions of the inslrumenl. Basic financial assets, which include debtors, prepayrllenls and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price and are subsequently C3fried at cost unless the airangemenl indicates otherwise and then thè asset is measured 81 the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rale of interest. Basic financial liabilities, which include creditors, accruals, bank loans and group boTrowlngs. are initially recognised al transaction price and are subsequeiitly carried al cost unless the arrangement indicates Dlherwise and then the liabilily is measured al the present value of the future obligations discounted at a market rate of interest. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Donations 551 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Fund generation - furtd iaising 9.261 648 GRANTS PAYABLE 2025 2024 Charitable 2,221 The total grants paid lo inslilulions during the year was as foSlows'. 2025 2024 Croston Ove¥ 80,8 Croston Recrealion Mens sheds Croslon 8coul Group Croslon Singers Croslon Old School Croslon Parochial Church Council 199 20 530 250 370 280 1,000 742 2,221 Page 8 continued...
Croston Together Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2025 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 DecembeT 2024. Trustees, expenses There wewe no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unreslricled fund R8slricled funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM DonalioTrs and lègacies 551 551 Other trading activities 648 848 Total 1,199 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 648 648 Charitable actlvltles Charitable 1.909 217 1,526 Total 1,957 217 2,174 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 1758} 12171 {975) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 18,057 217 18,274 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 17,299 17,299 DEBTORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income 728 Page g conlinued.-.
Croston Together Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for tlie year ended 31 December 2025 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 AccrLtals and deferred income 10. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds Al 31112125 At 111125 Unrestricted funds General fund 17,299 2,808 20,107 TOTAL FUNDS 2.808 20.107 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows- Incoming resources Resources expended Movement funds Unrèstrlcted funds General fund 9,261 {6,453} 2.808 TOTAL FUNDS 2,808 Comparatives for movement In funds Net movement in funds Al 31112124 At 111124 Unrestyicted funds General fund 18,057 17581 17.299 Restricted funds Public right of way improvement project 217 {2171 TOTAL FUNDS 18,274 17.299 Page 10 continued...
Croston Together Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the year ended 31 December 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows.. Incoining resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 1,199 11,957) 1758} Restricted funds Public right ofway improvemenl project (2171 {2171 TOTAL FUNDS 1,199 9751 The purpose of the restricted funds is as follows: The publi¢ rlght of way improvement project is particularly for the signage of the footpaths in Croston. 11. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party Iransadiong for the year ended 31 December 2025. Page11