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
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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
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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 Ma￿h 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.
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Report of the Trustees
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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