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Report of the trustees for the period 1[st] January 2020 to 31[st] December 2020

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31[st] December 2020. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).

Reference and administrative information

Charitable Incorporated Organisation Name: Ashton United in the Community Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number: 1166483 Date Registered: 12[th] April 2016

Trustees

The trustees serving during the year to 31[st] December 2020 were as follows:

Michael George Brown Carol Finnigan John North (Treasurer) Christopher Tomlisson Victor Tomlisson (Secretary) Julie Wilson David Burke Kenneth Philburn

Secretary Contact Details

Mr Victor Tomlisson 11 Thornlee Court Grotton Oldham OL4 5RG Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Project Manager Contact Details

Stephen Hobson 6 Parkwood Drive Rawtenstall BB4 6RP 07868849184 Email: [e-mail]

Bankers

Trustee Savings Bank, Sort Code: 77-76-18

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Objectives and activities

The purposes of the charity are:

1. The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of football and other sports.

2. To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Tameside, Greater Manchester, and the surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:

(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;

• (b) advancing education;

• (c) relieving unemployment.

• Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances, with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives, in planning future activities, and setting the policies for the year.

The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through undertaking community activities defined following consultation with users and local people e.g. through a community audit

Structure, governance and management

Ashton United in the Community is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution dated 3rd March 2015 and registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation) number 1166483 with the Charity Commission on 12[th] April 2016.

Appointment of trustees

As set out in the constitution trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable organisation attending the Annual General meeting. Trustees are appointed for a period of three years and shall retire from office by rotation based on their length of service and may offer themselves for re-election.

Trustee induction and training

Trustees are given information about their role and responsibilities on first being appointed. They are also given a copy of the constitution, information about staffing and the charity management, and are shown copies of policy documents.

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Organisation

The trustees administer the charity and meet monthly. A volunteer Project Manager has been appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity and he is supported by a paid Community Development Officer operating on a freelance basis.

Related parties and co-operation with other organisations

None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. Trustees must declare any conflict of interest as a standard agenda item at each meeting.

Trustee Carol Finnigan declares that her spouse Andrew Finnigan is appointed as the Community Development Officer and, declaring a conflict of interest, absents herself from any discussions related to the role during trustees meetings.

A review of achievements and performance

The early part of 2020 started with AUITC providing Media Training courses. The courses, ‘Introduction to Media’, were delivered free to participants by media professionals from My Tameside, James Dean and Josh Littlehales, and were open to all to attend. The course was split into modules where people could book one or more of the modules they were interested in, on the dates determined. The sessions were for 2½hrs on Monday and Thursday evenings in January/February 2020 and were ‘taster’ sessions aimed at giving an overview to people wanting to understand more about media engagement in a sports and/or charity background.

Of 12 participants across the programme 11 were either happy or very happy about the content and delivery with responses to the course evaluation such as:

‘I was worried it would be beyond me but I understood everything, felt comfortable and had a few laughs alongside learning a lot’

‘Good look at Facebook & Twitter, learnt some good general info and some top tips’

At the end of January, collaborating with partners from Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community, New Charter Homes and Broadoak Community Centre we were able to launch New Year, New You New Opportunities – Little People and Friends was free weekly play sessions designed to give partners the opportunity to support building confidence in parents and build awareness of their critical role in their child’s development, accessible peer support; and also, helping to further map the early years system from a beneficiary perspective and collect that much needed quantitative data to give a valuable insight into the system. Little People and Friends was well received by local people with numbers increasing weekly from a standing start. 5 child minders and 5 parents, between 20 – 25 children, age 0 – 3 were attending each week by March. What was interesting and worthy of note was that, many parents and tots groups exclude Child Minders, as they are seen as a business, but we are of the view that these local children still benefit from socialising. We had a group of parents and childminders ready to take on the running of the group and move to a bigger space at the Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre but COVID-19 stopped that! As soon as possible the charity will support our partners will reach out to engage this group and support home learning and child development, encouraging engagement with books and puppets.

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On 24[th] February 2020 our newly appointed Community Development Manager resigned, for personal reasons. Given the nature of the work being undertaken it was decided by the trustees to extend the working hours of the Volunteer Coordinator and redeploy him as a Community Development Officer to be supported by trustee Julie Wilson as Line Manager and Project Manager Steve Hobson acting in a strategic capacity. Both officers supporting the Community Development Officer were operating in a voluntary capacity, both with extensive knowledge and experience of the voluntary sector.

Plans for HurstFest 2020 were well under way until the Covid-19 pandemic started to spread rapidly and the difficult decision to cancel was made in early March when it became apparent that the safety of people might be compromised if the event were to go ahead. By the end of March, early April, the decision to cancel was vindicated by Government advice regarding the cancellation of all such events and suspension of all football activities at Hurst Cross.

With the steadily increasing spread of Covid-19 the demands on Ashton United in the Community grew rapidly. Local people looked to the charity for support and the trustees responded swiftly to focus all of the charities resources on tackling local need. Ashton United in the Community operating in SmallshawHurst during the Covid 19 pandemic recognised early that we were reaching out to some of the most vulnerable people in the community of Ashton, if not England.

Consequently the focus of the charity’s efforts was shifted from March off to support those most in need in our community. AUITC formed a partnership with Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community, St John’s Church, Ashton United Football Club and Broadoak Community Centre to target local need under the auspices of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group.

The partners swiftly undertook some consultation and research to identify what local people needed to address the situation they found themselves in, compounded by Covid-19. The immediate need was to combat mental and physical health and wellbeing brought about by the National

lockdown. People were suffering loneliness and isolation, lack of food and increased poverty in an area already in the top 25 most deprived in England.

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AUITC and Smallshaw Hurst

Children’s Community collaborated with both financial and staffing resources, and Ashton United Football Club the use of facilities, to set up a Pop-Up Food Pantry, and deliver Pop-Up events distributing activity sets and Fare Share food packs for families across the neighbourhood. During the early days local people were canvassed regarding their immediate needs with some volunteering to support local resilience to the pandemic.

Others gave their views on the type of activities they would like to see to occupy children during lockdown.

From mid-April the partnership was able to provide a weekly theme of activities, with free resources to families with which to follow the theme and events as follows: April – Colouring and games

Just got ours, thank you so much, very much appreciated after an emotional day! Kids love them xx - Dawn

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May – VE Day, Slime, Growing Sunflowers, Bubble Paints

We had a request from Angela Rayner MP to choose three of your VE Day pictures to frame and put up in parliament. It was so hard to choose!

They look fantastic! I’m so proud of all the children’s work. I’m looking forward to putting them up in the Palace (Westminster) so everyone else who visits including our international guests once we are through this pandemic can see how talented the children from Ashton are. Angela Rayner MP, Labour Deputy Leader Patron AUITC

Our volunteers selected these three amazing pics from the Selby family, Beth and Mckenzie Carr and Tanish Mistry

He loves messy stuff haha thank you again such a lovely thing to do for the community xx - Anon

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My children and I absolutely love what you are all doing for our local community. These kind of activity packs that you are giving the families are just what they need to keep them occupied during these strange times.

Thank you so much - Dawn

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June - Face Painting, AUFC Gifts, Pom Poms, Painting & Printing

Guess what we've been doing today ...... thank you so much we had such a good day the minis are now looking online at Snazzaroo x x - Sammie

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July - Projectors, Under the sea, Mixed Greens, Mini Beasts, Science, Fareshare

Thank you so very much for my pack, I’m grateful for the delivery, while I've been in work all the lockdown, you have been and are an amazing team - Leanne

Having fun in the sun doing some experiments with his science activity. Thank you so much you are all amazing - Anon

Thank you for our mixed green veg activity. Maisy has really enjoyed it. You are all doing a great job of keeping our children entertained during this difficult time.

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August – Origami, Clay Modelling, Rice Krispie Buns, Fareshare

Here is an amazing team, and each week activities that my girls love, best thing since lockdown... staff are brilliant and friendly pop down or message get joined up xxx - Emma

I left the girls to make the rice crispy cakes by themselves. I just supervised when they microwaved the chocolate. They

did pretty good and didn’t make too much mess and Tilly ‘helped’ to

clean up after - Anon

And parent’s wanted to have a go too!! Not only the kids enjoying the aired dried clay. Mummy had a little play earlier, my little clay- Anon

Whilst the weekly activities were proving to be a huge success and a lifeline to so many families we were still able to provide food distributed at our pop up events as part of the holiday hunger initiative, and through our Food Pantry operating out of Ashton United Football Club

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By August 2020 the impact of Covid-19 was becoming more apparent and a piece of research was undertaken, coordinated by our partners Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community, which examined the profile of Smallshaw Hurst and compared the economic impact of Covid-19 on people already suffering from the effects of deprivation.

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The research, measured against the statistics for the wider borough, clearly demonstrated that the impact on people in Smallshaw – Hurst was disproportionate to the rest of Tameside as a whole.

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By the end of August 2020, working with our friends under the title of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, we had been able to make a huge impact on the lives of local people, who were turning to us in numbers for support.

In September 2020 the schools returned and the need for weekly activities dissipated whereupon the focus of the charity was more towards developing a food pantry. A steering group was established with a view to exploring the opportunity for a Food Pantry to become a more permanent feature of the community, and an entity in its own right.

Community events and neighbourhood support continued however they were limited by the restrictions imposed on communities by the Government, and to ensure the safety of everyone engaging with what was on offer.

Rather than simply cancelling the planned events we demonstrated the resilient nature of the charity and

the people we support by adapting to the challenges presented to us.

At Halloween it was simply a case of adapting the Food Pantry offer to include games and activities for children to enjoy.

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Swiftly followed by an alternative to the Pensioners Party the delivery of food hampers in lieu, prepared by our volunteers in the kitchens at Hurst Cross stadium.

And of course the kids couldn’t miss out on Father Christmas visiting, albeit socially distanced.

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Robins Recycling Shows GR8 Teamwork

Community news out of Hurst Cross: in the run up to Christmas the team displayed a great team effort to provide some furniture to local families. Ashton United Co-Chairman David Burke was replacing two, twoseater settees in his home and called upon Ashton United in the Community to find a ‘home’ for each.

The community team utilised their local contacts and quickly found two families that would benefit from the gift.

How do we shift them was the next problem? Up stepped Paul Marr, Managing Director of Ashton United club kit suppliers, GR8 Sports, who offered his own time and transport to make sure two families received an early Christmas present.

Ashton United is a strong supporter of Ashton United in the Community; not just a football club, a family run club that embraces its community and recognises that, in difficult times everyone should all pull together. Importantly our football club partner and their suppliers hold similar values.

Volunteering

A cornerstone of our work is providing local people with volunteering opportunity. During 2020 some people have been restricted to the amount of time they could offer to volunteer, and indeed some were unable to volunteer due to concerns over their personal safety through shielding. This being said, over the year 66 volunteers were engaged and have delivered 12,666 hours volunteering their time, each volunteer reporting their commitment each month.

They have been engaged daily volunteering at Hurst Cross, through home working, supporting the food pantry, pop up events, holiday hunger and giving general

support to our efforts to combat Covid-19. In 2019 the estimated average equivalent market hourly wage

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rate across a range of volunteer activities was around £13.70 (Power to Change ‘Assessing the value of volunteers in community businesses’ report June 2020). If we were to place a nominal value of £10 per hour on our volunteers time this equates to a social value contribution to volunteering of £126,660

Once again we believe the year has been a huge success albeit in very challenging circumstances. The grant support we have received towards the staffing costs has been the key driver of our success. We’ve learned that the volunteers we work with thrive on the varying opportunities they are given. They tell us that through social interaction and commitment to volunteering they gained confidence and learned new skills, such that they want to reach out across the wider community and support others, both individuals and organisations, to make positive change in their lives.

Matchdays – Saturday and Tuesday fixtures for Ashton United throughout the football season.

Volunteers attend prior, during and after games to meet and greet fans, carry out pitch and facilities maintenance, stewarding duties, media, etc. This is the opportunity for people to socialise, learn new skills, put their training into practice. Here we see volunteers learning about grounds maintenance and pitch renovation methods.

Case Studies

Individual 1 - No Child Should Go Hungry (NCSGH) December Campaign.

Claire (not her real name) is mum to five children and her youngest child is pre-school age. Her husband works full time and earns above average wage, but they struggle to make ends meet, particularly over the Christmas period and during school holidays. She says the weekly food pantry has provided a lifeline to her and her family. The variety of food available provides ingredients, fresh fruit and vegetables for breakfast, dinner and tea and more recently, ideas for recipes.

Claire reports ‘I come to Ashton United Football Club and everyone is warm and welcoming, I was nervous at first but came with a friend, I look forward to the weekly chat with the volunteers and I also enjoy the FaceBook page. I get to find out other information as well and I also know that it isn’t just my family in this situation, where my husband works full time and we still struggle financially, I can’t thank these guys enough’.

Individual 2 – Stuart ’ story (not his real name) an unemployed family man low on confidence and selfesteem, first became involved with Ashton United in the Community through attending the Food Pantry with his partner and children. Having been so grateful for the support given to him he offered to volunteer his time as ‘ my way of giving back for the support received ’. After several weeks helping out at

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Food Pantry, on ground maintenance duties, and on match days as a steward Stuart’s confidence and self-esteem grew and he was able to secure full time employment. He still remains a committed volunteer in his spare time.

Smallshaw Hurst Profile – A United Community

Smallshaw Hurst and District, where Hurst Cross and AUITC is located, and all of our events and activities take place, is a neighbourhood in the top 2% most deprived in England. The events and activities we have provided are aimed at the people from the local community with most if not all reflecting the fact that those taking part have little or no disposable income. Where children are involved most are children who are living in poverty, many with parents not in employment, education or training, from single parent families, or in the care system. AUITC, together with AUFC and Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community SSHCC is a founder member of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, and a member of Growing Well in Tameside Partnership, working to support a number of providers across our community. The SSHCC is made up from a collaboration of statutory, voluntary, private organisations, local stakeholders, local communities, children, young people and families seeking to effect systems change in support of local people.

This includes:

Tameside MBC – population health, early years, children and young people’s partnership forum, education, Integrated Care Foundation Trust, CCG, GP’s, Health Young Minds, TOG Mind, local schools, Ashton 6th Form College, JIGSAW Housing Group, voluntary groups, Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Centre, Greater Manchester Police, Action Together, Active Tameside, Ashton United in the Community, Ashton United FC, local faith groups, local early years providers and local parents. This collaboration is not exhaustive and continues to link into groups, services and people who have a role to play in ensuring a positive impact on children’s lives. The work delivered is closely linked to the outcomes of the partnership with shared monitoring and evaluation of activities. SSHCC has a full-time analyst to manage monitoring and evaluation of joint projects.

AUITC has worked throughout the year with these partners to deliver joined up working to the benefit of local people.

A strong and effective partnership structure has enabled joint consultation that identifies need, common issues, and a skills and specialist knowledge resource bank from which the partnership benefits from the likes of:

• economies of scale

• shared learning

• staff resource sharing

• joint initiatives

• consistent and compatible monitoring & evaluation systems and processes

• impact measurement.

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The partnership has thrived over the past 2 years and continues to develop as joint initiatives come on stream and partners gain the confidence and understanding in each other’s ability and willingness to contribute.

Strong Political Support

Throughout the year we were grateful to be able to call upon the strong support of local elected

members who ‘rolled up their sleeves’ and got stuck into the task of supporting local constituents. Such was the interest in this initiative that our local Councillors, Leigh Drennan and Mike Glover, attended and were delighted to help out by distributing the food parcels.

They were ably supported by both of our Patrons Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party who found time during her very busy schedule to help pack food for our Holiday Hunger project; and Jonathan Sayer who supported the charity with fundraising through his Mischief Theatre Company

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Financial review

During the year Ashton United in the Community were successful in a number of grant applications. We are extremely thankful for the support of the following organisations providing grant support

(predominantly over £500) toward a number of objectives:

• Action Together Tameside Wellbeing Fund

• ASDA Foundation

• TESCO

• Jigsaw Housing

• Councillor Mike Glover

• The National Lottery Community Fund

• HM Government

• Save the Children Fund

• Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

• Jonathan Sayer

• Ashton United FC players, management & officials.

The grants enable AUITC to develop as a charity and engage with local people who are supporters of the football club, and the wider community. The early part of 2020 was spent delivering projects in support of funding secured in 2019, with other grant funding support primarily focussed on delivering improved outcomes for local people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Accounts

The year started very well with plenty of great ideas planned for the forthcoming year ahead and a substantial budget to work with. Unfortunately, the year and the plans were quickly halted with the Covid19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown of schools and various outlets – this amounted to a huge challenge for the charity as we had many things planned, we discussed how this was to impact the local area and the community generally.

We gained various grants over the year, mainly from the government and local organisations (named above) that could see the hard work that the charity was doing, we used the grant money really well and the hard work has been rewarded with the charity being more recognised and having a bigger presence in the area.

Investment powers and policy

The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, have kept available funds in a ‘Treasurers Account’.

Reserves policy and going concern

The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31st December 2020 was £65,379.18 of which £10,059.83 are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.

The Charity's main source of income is grants and charitable donations. The Trustees consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently, the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease.

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The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.

The trustees consider that the charity is a going concern. Any reliance on grant funding is managed through a flexible approach to activities and project delivery.

Risk management

As the charity continues to establish itself the trustees will conduct regular reviews of the major risks to which the charity may be exposed and systems will be established to mitigate those risks.

Plans for Future Periods

The appointment of a full time Community Development Officer during 2020, to support volunteering and deliver a broad range of experiences for local people to engage with, has been a ‘game changer’ for the charity and is something we hope to expand upon during 2021.

The main thrust of the charity’s work for the early part of 2020 will be supporting the establishment of a Food Pantry as an independent entity. We will help Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group secure Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) status and offer peer support to the group as it begins to ‘stand on its own two feet’.

Covid-19 permitting we will explore the opportunity to organise and deliver HurstFest 2021, the date of which will be dependent upon restrictions being lifted. In a similar vein we would look to be part of the organising group for Ashton Band contest, should it too go ahead.

We will continue to support the development of women and girls football and utilise the restricted funding we hold specifically for this purpose.

AUITC is a managing partner of the Smallshaw Hurst Children’s Community (SSHCC) and Growing Well in Tameside Partnership (GWT), working to support a number of providers across our community. We will continue to support the growth of these partnerships and to support the joint initiatives surrounding local need, developed through consultation with local people.

The charity will continue to support volunteering across all aspects of opportunity available in conjunction with Ashton United FC and our partners. This will involve, amongst other things, organising a volunteer recognition event and pop up events across the district that will include seasonal events e.g. children’s Halloween and older persons Christmas parties. Volunteers will continue to learn new skills e.g. media training, stadium maintenance, stewarding, catering, customer service, and more.

These activities will be delivered through the Community Development Officer engaging with partners and the community to determine what is needed and how they would like that need to be met in an inclusive way. Support will be given to people to address their complex needs e.g. CV writing, work readiness training, interview techniques, etc. and is designed through social engagement to help improve confidence and self-esteem, reduce loneliness and isolation, and increase knowledge and skills.

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Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure for that period.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees will be required to:

• Select suitable accounting principles and then apply them consistently;

• 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 departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

• Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with legal requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

By order of the trustees

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Date: 1[st] March 2021

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Registered Charity No. 1166483

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ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Annual Report and Accounts 2020

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Report of the trustees for the year ended 31° December 2020 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31" December 2020. 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 l January 20151. Reference and administrative information Charitable Incorporated Organisation Name.. Ashton United in the Community Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number.. 1166483 Date Registered: 12, April 2016 Trustees The trustees servin8 during the year to 31 December 2020 were a5 follows.. Michael George Brown Carol Finni8an John North Christopher Tomlisson Victor Tomlisson Julie Wilson David Burke Kenneth Philburn Treasurer lappointed May 20201 Secretary Project Manager stephen Hobso Principal Office 11 Thornlee Court Grotton Oldham OL4 5RG Independent Examiners Community Accountancy Service Limited The Grange Pilgrim Drive Beswick Manchester MII 3TQ

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Bankers Trustee Savings Bank 8 Halifax Road Todmorden OL14 SAD Objectives and activities The purposes of the charlty are.. l. The promotion of tommunity participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilitie5 for the playing of football and other sports. 2. To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Tameside, Greater Manchester. and the surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of.. 131 advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals: Ibl advancing education- Icl relieving unemployment. 3. Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people INing in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances, with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. The trL¢Stees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives, in planning future activitie5, and setting the policies for the year. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through undertaking community activities defined following consultation with users and local people e.g. through a community audit Structure, governance and management Ashton United in the Community is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution dated 3rd March 2015 and registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation IFoundationl number 1166483 with the Charity Commission on 12, April 2016. Appointment of trustees As set out in the constitution trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable organisation attending the Annual General meeting. Trustees are appointed for a period of three years anu shaii retire from off ice by rotation based on their length of seryice and may offer themselves for re-election.

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNI Trustee inductlon and training Trustees are given information about their role and responsibilities on first being appointed. Thev are also given a copy of the constitution, information about staffing and the charity management, and are shown Copies of policy documents. Organisation The trustee5 administer the charity and meet monthly. A volunteer Project Manager has been appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity and he is supported by a paid Community Development Officer operating on a freelance basis. Related parties and co-operation with other organ15ations None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. Trustees must declare any conflict of interest as a standard agenda item at each meeting. Trustee Carol Flnnigan declares that her spouse Andrew Finnigan is appointed as the Community Development Officer and, declaring a conflict of interest, absents herself from any discussions related to the role during trustees meetings. A review of achievements and performance The early part of 2020 started with AUITC providing Media Training covrses. The courses, 'Introduction to Media,, were delivered free to participants by media professionals from My Tameside, James Dean and Josh Littlehales, and were open to all to attend. The course was split into module5 where people could book one or more of the modules they were interested in, on the dates determined. The sessions were for 21/ihrs on Monday and Thursday evenings in JanuarylFebruary 2020 and were 'taster' sessions aimed at giving an overview to people wantin8 to understand more about media engagement in a sports and/or charity back8round. Of 12 participants across the programme 11 were either happy or very happy about the content and delivery with responses to the course evaluation such as.. '1 was worried it would be beyond me but l understood everythin& felt comfortable and had a few laughs alongside learning a lot, 'Good look at Facebook & Twitter, learnt some good general info and some top tlps, At the end of January, collaboratin8 with partners from Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community. New Charter Homes and Broadoak Community Centre we were able to launch New Year, New Yov New Opportunities- Little People and Friends was free weekly play sessions designed to give partners the opportunity to support building confidence in parents and build awareness of their critical role irb their child'5 development, accessible peer support. and also, helping to further map the early year5 System from 3 ben@ficiary DersDective and collect that much needed quantitative data to 8ive a valuable insight into the System. Little People and Friends was well received by local people with number5 increasing weekly from a standing start. 5 child minders and 5 parents, between 20- 25 children, age O- 3 were attending each week by March. What was interesting and worthy of note was that. many pa￿￿t5 and tots groups exclude Child Minders, as they are seen as a business, but we are of the view that these local children still benefit from gocialising. We had a group of parent5 and childminders ready to take on the running of the group and move to a bigger space at the Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre but

ASHTON UNITED IN ThE COMMUNITY COVID-19 stopped thatl As soon as po55ible the charity will support our partners will reach out to engage this group and support home learnlng and child development, encouraging engagement with books and puppets. On 24 February 2020 our newly appointed self-employed Community Development Manager resigned, for personal reason5. Given the nature of the work being undertaken it was decided by the trustees to extend the working hour5 of the Volunteer Coordinator and redeploy him as a self-employed Community Development Officer to be sUPPOrted by trustee Julie Wilson as Line Manager and Project Manager Steve Hobson acting in a strateglc capacity. Both officers supporting the Community Development Officer were operating in a voluntary capacity, both with extensive knowledge and experience of the voluntary settor. Plans for HurstFest 2020 were well under way until the Covid-19 pandemic started to spread rapidly and the difficult decision to cancel wa5 made in early March when it became apparent that the safety of people might be compromised if the event were to go ahead. By the end of March, early April, the decision to cancel was vindicated by Government advice regarding the cancellation of all such events and suspension of all football activities at Hurst Cross. With the steadily increasin8 spread of Covid-19 the demands on Ashton United in the Community grew rapidly. Local people looked to the charity for support and the trustees responded swiftly to focus all of the charities resources on tackling local need. Ashton United in the Comrnunity operating in Smallshaw- Hurst during the Covid 19 pandemic recognised early that we were reaching out to some of the most vulnerable people in the community of Ashton, if not England. Consequently the focus of the charity's efforts was shifted from March off to 5UPPOrt those most in need in our community. AUITC formed a partnership with Sm311shaw Hurst Children's Commtjnity, St John's Church, Ashton United Football Club and Broadoak Community Centre to target local need under the auspices of Smallshaw Hurst Community Actlon Group. The partners swiftlv undertook some consultation and research to ider)tify what local people needed to address the situation they found themselves in, compounded bv Covid-19. The immediate need was to combat mental and ohvsical health and wellbeing brought about by the National lockdown. People were Suffering loneliness and isolation, lack of food and increased poverty in an area already in the top 25 most deprived in England. 11411TC.LII.IIM

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY AUSTC and Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community collaborated with both financial and stafflng resources, and Ashton United Football Club the use of facilities, to set up a Pop-up Food Pantry, and deliver Pop-up events distributing activity sets and Fare Share food packs for families across the neighbourhood. During the early days local people were canvassed regarding their immediate needs with some volunteering to support local resiliersce to the pandemic. Others gave their views on the type of activities they would like to see to occupy children during lockdown. From mid-April the partnership was able to provlde a weekly theme of activities, with free resources to familie5 With which to follow the theme and events as follows: April- Colouring and games Just got ours, thank you so muth, very much appreciated aXX- Dawn after an emotional dayl Kids love them Q-,

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY May- VE Dayi Slime, Growlng Sunflowers, Bubble Palnts We had a request from Angela Rayner MP to choose three of your VE Day pictures to frame and put up in parliament. It was so hard to choosel Vllcrofty Our volunteers selected these three amazing pics from the Selby family, Beth and Mckenzie Carr and Tanish Mistry Q". They look fantasticl I'm so proud of all the children's work. I'm looking forward to putting them up in the Palace (Westminsterj so everyone else who visits including our international guests once we are through this pandemic can see how talented the children from Ashton are. Angela Rayner MP, Labour Deputy Leader Patron AUITC He love5 messy stuff haha thank you again such a lovely thing to do for the community Oxx-Anon

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY My children and l absolutely love what you are all doing for our local community. These kind of activity pack5 that you are giving the families are just what they need to keep them occupied during these strange times. Thank you so much f)F.Qu - Dawn

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY June- Face Paintingi AUFC Gifts, Pom Poms, Palntlnz & Prlntlng Gtjess what we've been doing today . thank you so much we had such a good day the minis are now looking online at Snaziaroo xx- Sammie -Trx

io ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY July- Projectors, Under the sea, Mixed Greens, Mini Beasts, Science, Fareshare Thank you so very much for my pack. I'm grateful for the delivery, while I've been in work all the lockdown. you have been and are an amazing team QQQ- Leanne Having fun in the sun doing some experiments with his science activity- Thank you so much you are all amazingOO Anon Thank you for our mixed green veg activity. Maisy has really enjoyed it. You are all doing a great job of keeping our children entertained during this difficult time.

li ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY August- Orlgaml, Clay Modelllngl Rice Krlspie Buns, Fareshare Here is an amazing team, and each week activities that my gir15 love, best thing since lockdown... staff are brilliant and friendly pop down or messa8e get joined up xxx- Emma I left the girls to make the rice crispy cakes by themselves. l just supervised when they microwaved the chocolate. They did pretty good and didn't make too much mess and Tilly 'helped' to clean up after @@ - Anon And parenvs wanted to have a go too I I Not On￿ the kids enjoying the aired dried clay. Mummy had a little play earlier, my little clay- Anon Whi15t the weekly activities were proving to be a huge success and a Ilfellne to so many famllles we were Still able to provide food distributed at our pop up events as part of the holiday hunger initiative, and through our Food Pantry operating out of Ashton United Football Club

12 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY By August 2020 the impact of Covid-19 was becoming more apparent and a piece of ￿search was ndertaken, coordinated by our partners Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community. which examined the profile of 5mallshaw Hurst and compared the economic impact of Covld-19 on people already SL¢ffering from the effects of deprivation. Aug26 2020 Smallshaw-Hurst Profile 16 000 people live in Smallshaw Hurst 37% of child￿n eligible for Free School Meals 9Yo of residents receive Personal Independence Payments 1089 children live In income deprived households 1700 of resldents aged over 70 14¥0 of people receive Attendan Allowance The research, measured against the statistics for the wider borough, clearly demonstrated that the impact on people in Smallshaw- Hurst was disproportionate to the rest of Tameside as a whole. Aug 26, 2020 Covid 19 economic impact on Smallshaw-Hurst Il% Unemployed 2.4% pts higher adults {Julyl than Tameside 26% of jobs at risk due to Covld19 19% unemployed -> 4.7% ptg hl2her young people than Tameside (July)

13 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY By the end of August 2020, working with our friends under the title of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, we had been able to make a huge impact on the lives of local people, who were turning to us in numbers for support. Avg 261h 2020 Smallshaw-Hiirst Coniniuniry Aciion Group 2090 children's activity packs distributed 210 Fareshare food pack5 di5trlbuted 269 people have joined our Facebook group 215 familleswho have registered for activity packs 21 volunteers 51gned up 98 children ttended pop up events In September 2020 the schools returned and the need for weekly activities dissipated whereupon the focus of the charity was more towards developing a food pantry. A steering group was established wlth view to exploring the opportunity for a Food Pantry to become a more permanent feature of the community, and an entity in its own right. Community events and neighbourhood supw)rt continued however they were limited by the restrictions imposed on communities by the Govemment, and to ensure the safety of everyone engaging with what was on offer. Rather than simply cancelllng the planned events we demonstrated the resilient nature of the charity and the people we support by adapting to the challenges presented to us. At Halloween it was simply a case of adapting the Food Pantry offer to include games and activities for children to enjov.

14 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Swiftly followed by an alternative to the Pensioners Party the delivery of food hampers in lieu, prepared by our volunteers in the kitchens at Hurst Cross stadium. And of course the kids couldn't mlss Out on Father Christmas visiting, albeit socially distanced.

15 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Robins Revicling Show5 GR8 Teamwork Community news out of Hurst Cross: in the run up to Christmas the team displayed a great team effort to provide some furniture to local families. Ashton United Co-chairman David Burke was replacing two, two- seater settees in his home an(1 called upon Ashton United in the Community to find a 'home' for each. The community team utilised their local contact5 and quickly found two familles that would benefit from the gift. How do we shift them was the next problem? Up stepped Paul Marr, Managing Director of Ashton United club kit suppliers. GR8 Sports, who offered his own time and transport to make sure two families received an early Christmas present. Ashton United is a strong supporter of Ashton United in the Community- not just a football club, a family run club that embraces its community and recognises that, in difficult times everyone should all pull together. Importantly our football club partner and their suppliers hold simllar values. Volunteerlng A cornerstone of our work is providing local people with volunteering opportunity. During 2020 some people have been restricted to the amount of time they could offer to volunteer, and indeed some were unable to volunteer due to concerns over their personal safety through shielding. Thi5 being said, over the year 66 volunteers were engaged and have delivered 12,666 hours volunteering their tiTne, earh volvnteer reportllls th•lr commitment each month. They have been engaged daily volunteering at Hurst Cross, through home working, supporting the food pantry, pop up event5, holiday hunger and giving general support to our efforts to combat Covid-19. In 2019 the estimated average equivalent market hourly wage rate across a ran8e of volunteer activities was around £13.70 IPower to Change 'Asse55ing the value of

16 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY volunteers in community businesses, report June 20201. If we were to place a nominal value of £10 per hour on our volunteers, time this equates to a social value contribution to volunteering of £126,660 Once again we believe the year has been a huge success albeit in very challenging circumstances. The grant support we have received towards the staffing costs has been the key driver of our success. We've learned that the volunteers we work with thrive on the varyin8 opportunities they are given. They tell us that through social interaction and commitment to volunteering they gained confidence and learned new skills, such that they want to reach out across the wider community and support others, both individuals and organisations, to make positive change in their lives. Matchdays- Saturday and Tuesday fixtures for Ashton United throughout the football season. A- Volunteers attend prior, during and after games to meet and greet fans, carry out pitch and facilities maintenance, stewarding duties, media, etc. This is the opportunity for people to socialise, learn new skills, put their training into practice. Here we see volunteers learning about grounds maintenance and pitch renovation method5. Case Studies Indivldual l- No Child Should Go Hungry {NCSGH} December Campalgn. Cloire (not her re31 namel is mum to five children and her youngest child is pre-school age. Her husband works full time and earns above average wage, but they struggle to make ends meet, particularly over the Christmas perlod and during school holidays. She say5 the weekly food pantry has provided a lifeline to her and her family. The variety of food available provides ingredients, fresh fruit and vegetables for breakfast, dinner and tea and more recently, ideas for recipes. Claire reports'l come to Ashton Unlted Football Club and everyone is wami and welcoming, I wa5 nervous at first but came with a friend, I look forward to the weekly chat with the volunteers and l also enjoy the FaceBook page. I get to find out other information as well and 131so know that it isn't just mv family in thig gituation. where mv husband works full time and we still struggle financially, I can't thank these guys enough,. Individual 2- Stuorys story (not his real namel an unemployed family man low on confidence and self- esteem, first became involved with Ashton United in the Community through attending the Food Pantry with his partner and children. Having been so grateful for the support given to him he offered to volunteer his time a5 'my woy of giving backfor the support received. After several weeks helping out at

17 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Food Pantry, on ground maintenance duties, and on match days as a steward Stuart's tonfidence and self-esteem grew and he was able to secure full time employment. He still remains a committed volunteer in his Spare time. Smallshaw Hurst Profile- A Unlted Community Smallshaw Hurst and District, where Hurst Cross and AUITC is located, and all of our event5 and activities take place, Is a neighbourhDod in the top 2% most deprived in England. The events and activities we have provided are aimed at the people from the local community with most if not all reflecting the fact that those taking part have little or no disposable income. Where children are involved most are children who are living in poverty, many with parents not in employment, education or training. from single parent families, or in the care system. AUITC, together with AUFC and Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community SSHCC is a founder member of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, and a member of Growing Well in Tameside Partnership, workinB to support a number of providers across our community. The SSHCC is made up from a collaboration of statutory, voluntary, private organisation5, local stakeholders, local communities. children, young people and families seeking to effect SV5tems change in support of local people. This includes.. Tameside MBC- population health. early years, children and young people'5 partnership forum, education, Integrated Care Foundation Trust, CCG, GP'S, Health YounE Minds, TOG Mind, local schools, Ashton 6th Form College, JIGSAW Housing Group, voluntary groups, Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Centre, Greater Manchester Police, Action Together, Active Tameside, Aghton United in the Community, Ashton United FC, local faith groups, local early year5 providers and local parents. This collaboration 15 not exhaustive and continues to link into groups, services and people who have a role to play in ensuring a F)OSitive impact on children'5 lives. The work delivered is closely linked to the outcomes of the partnership with shared monitoring and evaluation of activities. SSHCC has a full-time analyst to manage monitoring and evaluation of joint projects. AUITC has worked throughout the year with these partners to deliver joined up worklng to the benefit of local people. A strong and effective partnership Structure has enabled joint consultation that identifies need, common issues, and a skills and specialist knowledge resource bank from which the partnership benefit5 from the likes of: economies of scale shared learning staff resource shoring joint initiatives conslstent and compatible monitoring & evaluation systems and processes impact measurement.

18 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY The partnership has thrived over the past 2 years and continues to develop as joint initiatives come on stream and partners gain the tonfidente and understanding in each other's ability and willingnes5 to contribute. Sma115hii w-litii-%r Coniiiiiiiiiry Accion Group - 2020 Highlights 215 families registered for our activity packs 337 people jolned our Facebook group 175 children received pack lunches at pop tsp event$ 756 Fareshare food packs distrlbuted 2200 children's artivity packs distributed IO0+ familles attended COVID-19 compliantxmas events Strong Political Support Throughout the year we were grateful to be able to call upon the strong support of local electe embers who 'rolled up their sleeves, and got stuck into the tssk of 3 supporting local constituents. Such was the interest in this initiative that r our local Councillors, Leigh Drennan -.￿ and Mike Glover, attended and were delighted to help out by distributing the food parcels. They were ably supported by both of our Patrons Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labovr Partv who found time during her very busy schedule to help pack food for our Holiday Hunger project- and Jonathan Sayer who supported the charity with fundraising through his Mischief Theatre Company

19 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Financlal review During the year Ashton United in the Community were successful In a number of grant applications. We are extremety thankfvl for the support of the following organisations providing grant support {predominantly over £5001 toward a number of objectives.. Action Together Tameside Wellbeing Fund ASDA Foundation Community Fund New Charter Housingljigsaw Housing Councillor Mike Glover The National Lottery Community Fund Groundwork Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Jonathan Sayer Ashton United FC players, management & officials. The grants enable AUITC to develop as a charity and engage with local people who are supporters of the football club, and the wider community. The early part of 2020 was spent delivering projects in support of funding Secured in 2019, with other grant funding support primarily focussed on deliverin6 improved outcomes for local people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Accounts The year started very well with plenty of great ideas planned for the forthcoming year ahead and a substantial budget to work with. Unfortunately, the year and the plans were quickly halted with the Covid19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown of schools and variou5 OUtlet5- this amounted to a huge challenge for the charity as we had many things planned, we discussed how thls was to impact the local area and the community generally. We gained various grants over the year. mainly from the government and local organisations (named above) that could see the hard work that the charity was doing. we used the grant money really well and the hard work has been rewarded with the charity being more recognised and having a bigger presence in the area. Investment powers and policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, have kept available funds in a 'Treasurers Accounv. Reserves policy and going concern The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31st December 2020 was £6,449 of which all are free reseNes. after allowing for funds tied up in tsngible fixed assets. The Charity's main source of income is grants and charitable donations. The Trustees consider thai it IS appropriate to prepare the accounts on a goin8 concern basis and, consequently. the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease.

20 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient fund5 to respond to applications for grants ar)d ensure that suppoyt and governance costs are covered. The trustee5 consider that the charity is a going concern. Any reliance on grant funding is managed through a flexible approach to activities and project delivery. Risk management A5 the charity continues to establish itself the trvstees will conduct regular reviews of the major risks to which the charity may be exposed and systems will be established to mitigate those risks. Plans for Future Periods The appointment of a full time self-employed Community Development Officer during 2020, to support volunteering and deliver a broad range of experiences for local people to engage with, ha5 been a 'game changerf for the charity and is something we hope to expand upon during 2021. The main thrust of the charity's work for the early part of 2020 will be 5UPPOrting the establishment of a Food Pantry as an independent entity. We will help Smallshaw Hvrst Community Action Group Secure Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI status and offer peer support to the group as it begins to 'stand on its own two feet,. Covid-19 permitting we will explore the opportunity to organise and deliver Hur5tFest 2021, the date of which will be dependent upon restrictions being lifted. In a similar vein we would look to be part of the organlsing group for Ashton Band contest, should it too go ahead. We will continue to support the development of women and girls football and utilise the restricted fvnding we hold specifically for this purpose. AUITC is a managing partner of the Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community ISSHCCI and Growing Well in Tameside Partnership (Gwfi. working to support a number of providers across our community. We will continue to support the growth of these partnerships and to support the joint initiatives surrounding local need, developed through consultation with local people. The charity will continve to support volunteering across all aspects of opportunity available in conjunction with Ashton United FC and our partners. This will involve, amongst other things, organising a volunteer recognition event and pop up events across the district that will include seasonal events e.g. children's Halloween and older persons Christmas parties. Volunteers will continue to learn new skills e.g. media traininsi Stadium maintefiancÈ, stewardine. catering. Custorner service, and more. These activities will be delivered through the Community Development Officer engaging with partners and the Community to determine what is needed and how they would like that need to be met in an inclusive way. Support will be given to people to address their complex need5 e.g. CV writing. work readiness training, interview techniques. etc. and 15 designed through social engagement to help improve confidence and self-esteem, reduce loneliness and Isolation, and increase knowledge and skills.

21 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) which give a true and fair view of the State of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of ￿SourCes, including the income and expendlture for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees wlll be reqUI￿d to: Select Sljitable accounting principles and then apply them consistently,- 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 departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that di5c105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with legal requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. By order of the trustees John North Treasurer Date.. 25 March 2021

22 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166483 I report on the accounts of the charity, for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 23 to 32. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's truslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not 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 preparing accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examinalion by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to: Examine th¢ a¢¢ounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and To state whether particular matters have corne to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Report My exatnination was caLTied out in accordance with th¢ General DiT¢Ctions given by the Charity Cornmission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenfrd with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undeTthken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fair view" and the Teport is limited to those matters set out below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (l) which gives me rea50nabl¢ cause to believe that in any material respect ihe requirements: to keep accounting records have in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to Prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting r¢quirem¢nts of the 2011 Act, have not been met. or (2) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.. AM King FCCA Date.. 25° MarGb 2021 Lonimunlly Accountancy 6crvicc Lid The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick. Manchester, Ml13TQ

ASHTON UNITED INThE COMMUNITY 23 TATEMENT F FIMAN¢IAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 INCL DING INCO PENDITURE ACCOUN Total Fund5 Total Funds Year Erkdod Y•ar End*d 31 31 De¢omb&r Decèmbor 2020 2019 Unrn8trfcted Funds Rtrstrfttsd Fund8 Further Dtrtaill In¢oMe from.. Donation￿ and legacie¥ Charrt8ble Aclivilie5 Other Trading Total 3.641 987 2.256 53.240 5,797 54.227 8.518 45,365 418 54,299 141 15) 4.528 55.496 SD.024 Exp8ndlturg on- Ratsing Funds Charhable AcMvitiÈs Other Totol 161 53 1.307 5,274 32,472 5,327 33,779 7.845 41,712 161 1,360 37,746 39,106 49,637 Not In¢omoll6xpondlturo 3,168 17,750 20.918 4,662 Transfers beN¥een lund5 11,7611 1,761 Net movement In fvnd8 1,407 19,511 20.918 4,662 Rectsrtclllatlon of fund$ Tot81 fun¢5 brought fowar(I Total furbds ¢arrfod foNMrd 11n 5.042 6.449 40,$04 60,OL5 45.546 66A64 40,884 45,546 The slatemert of flnanotyl a￿￿1185 indude5 all gain5 and losses in the year. All Incoming ￿SOurces and resourTrs expended delive from continulng actlvilE$. The notes on page8 28 to 32 forrn part of these accounts.

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY 24 ALAN¢E SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 2020 2019 Notes Flxod astsèts.. Tan9ible assets Tol81 fixed assets 920 920 2,203 2,203 Currentassets.. Slod(s Debtors Cash at Bank & in Hgr Totsl ￿￿ent 088el$ 311 65.713 66.024 1.206 42,497 43.703 LlabllltS08: Crediiors. knounts falling duè within one year 480 3eo Net rurrenl a83els or liabilities 85.Y4 43,343 Totsl asyet$ less ujrrent liabilities 68,464 45,546 Crediiof5'. knounts faling due aftei mortr Ihan one yèar Fro￿$10nS foi 118￿11118S Total n8t 8SS8ts or11)bilitle$ 66.464 45,54 The fur￿% 01 th• chailty.. Re5ty1tted income funds 11n 60,015 40.504 Unrestricted income funds 11n 6,449 5,042 Total chaTityluni15 66.464 45.546 Approved on beham oftha Truste85 Management Comtnillee John North Cgrol Fnni9an Date". 25th Marc*) 2021 The Dotes on paye$ 26 to 32 form part of these account5.

ASHTON UKITED IN TTrEE COMMUNITY Staternant of Ga8h Flows fotthe y8arendèd 31 Decembor 2020 Y&ar Ended Y￿1 Ended 31 31 Decembèr Decemb81 2020 2019 Net cash used In operatlng actlvbties 23.216 6,017 C•8h flows from inv¢sknent actNitlos'. Intèrèst Purchase offixed assets 12,7601 Wet cash provldod by Imfestlng actlvhios 12.7601 Int*easel1dec￿a3e) in cash gfLd ¢a$h equhjalents durfng the year 23,216 3,257 4sh and osh equiwalen15 brought fotW8rd 42,497 39.240 C8sh cash 8qulval8nts carrled fo￿ard 64713 42,497

ASHTOt4 UNITED IN THE COIAMLINITY Not85 to tho a¢¢ounts L Accountlng poltles lal Baslsol preparatlon and assessmentof goin8 concern The accounts Ifinancial ststementsl have been prepared underthe historical ¢05t Convention with items recognSsed at cost ortransaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevènt nDtes to these accounts. The financi81 stèternent5 have b&ell prepared in atcordance with the sratement of Rpcommended Practyce.. Accountin8 and Reporting bychadfles 2019 preparing their accounts in aicordance with the Fin2ncial RePor￿n8 stsndard applicable in the UK and Republit of re5and IFRS 1021 issued on 15tJaDuary 2019 and the Financlal Repornngstandard applicable In the United Kingdorn and RÈpublic of Ireland (FR5 1021 and the Charities Act 2011, ThÈ charity constitutes a public benefitentity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no materlal un¢ertalntiE5 about the charity's ab511ty to continue a5 a going concem Ibl Funds Structurè RestrSrted funds 3re funds which Bre to be used in accordance wlth spedfit restrictions imposed bythe donor or trustdeed. There are 13 restricted funds12019.' 71. Unrestricted income funds comprise those fund5 which the trustees are free to use far any purp05p in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestrlcted funds include desi8nated fund5 where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a ft5nd ft)r a 5pecn5c purpose. Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 17. 1¢> Income rewgDltlon All income is recogni5ed once the charity ha5 ￿n￿tlement to the IncDme. It15 probable that the It)come will be recelved and the amount of income receivable c3n be rneasured reliably. Donations Ire recogni5ed when the tharity has been notified in writiriK of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that 8 donatlon is subject to conditions that requirÈ a level of PÈTforrnÈnce before the chBrity is entitled to the nd5, the income is deferred and not ￿08￿15ed until eilfrer those conditions arè ful￿ me¢ or the fulfilment of those conditions is whollywithin thè control of ihe Charl￿ ancl it Is probable thatth05e conditions wlll be fulfilled in the reporting period. Intere5ton fund5 held on deposlt 15 Included when retelvable and the amountcan be measured reliably by the charlty. this Is nomi3lly upon nodficatlon of ihe Iniere5t paid or payable by the bank. Dlvldends 3re reco8nised once the dividend has been ded?red and nO￿rica10n has been recelved of the divillend due. Idl Expendlture Recosnltkn Lièbilitie5 are recognised as expendlture a$soon as therp 15 a legal or con5tructlve obli8ation commithn8 the charltyto th8t expenditure. it Is probable that Settlement will be required and the amount of the Obliga￿0￿ can be measured All expendlture is accuunted for on an accruals basis. All expenses Including support cost5 and govErnantr costs are Ilotated or apportioned ro the applica￿e expenditure headings. For more Informa￿on on Ih15 attributk)n refer to note Ifl below, lel Irrecovorable VAT 1rrecoverable VAT is Charged agalnstthe expendlture heèdlng for whlch It was iniurred. If) Alloca￿0￿ gf sUPPOrt and governance costs Support Costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support cost5. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountèbilty of the tharlty and its compliance with regulation and 8ood practice. These costs include costs related to independenr examination ad legal fees tO8ether with an apportionrnÈntof overhead and support costs. Governance costs and supporttosts relatlng to charitable a¢twities have been apportioned based on type of expense. Tho alloc3uon of suppori and governance costs is anatysed in note 8. 181 Costsof ralslnglunds The cost5 of raising fund5 consists of events. Ihl CharitbleAttlvltles Costs of charltable activities inclu¢Je Eovernance costs and an apportSonment of support Costs as shown In n¢t@ 7.

A5Tr1TON UNIYÉD 111 THE COMMUNITY 111 Tanglble fixed a55ets depre£l8tlo All 35setS C05tin8 more than ￿00 are capitalised tnd valued at historical cost. Depreclation is charged on the following 27 Equipment 33.33% on cost til Reallsed gains and losses All Éalns and Ios5e5 are taken to the Statement of Financial ActiviDe5 3Sthey arise. Re31ised gains and1055e5 on Investrnents are calculated as the dlfference beDNeen sales proceeds and their opening c3rryin8value or their purchase value if acquired subsequentto the first day of the financlal year, Unrealised gains and1055es are calculated as the difference betwèert the f3irvalue atthe year end and theirvarying value. Realised and unrealised investment galns and Losses 2rÈ combined in the Statement of Financial Actlvlles. Ikl Penslons The charity currently dees not administer contnbutions to a pension srheme on behalf of Indiwduals. 111 Debtor5 Trade and other debtors are reiogni5ed at the settlement amountdue after any trade d15count offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald net ol any tradE discounts due. Im) CredltOT5 and provlslons Creditors and pro¥isions are recegn15ed where the charity has a Present obllgation resulting from a pasteventthatwill probÈblv resulr In the transfer of funds to 3 third party ènd the amount due tts settle the obligatlon can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions 3re normally recogni5ed at their Sett￿rnent amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 2. Relatèd party trathsactiontb and trustses. expnses and romunoratio The trustees all give freetythÈlr time and expÈrtise without tnyform of remuneration or othèr benefit in cash or kind Expen5e5 paid to the trustee5 in the yÈartotallEd £nil12019.. £nill. The 5elf-employed volunteer project manager is the husband of a trustee. The Charlty Commission have ÉiVÈrt approval for this and the trustee is not involved in any decisions regarding thi5 rale. 3. Don•tion$ and L•yaciès U*r8strl¢iod Rostrlclod Total Funds Totsl Fund$ Y•ar Endèd YèaT Endeo Year Ended 31 31 December Year End•d 31 31 De¢ombor D&c•mb•r 2020 2020 December 2020 2019 Donalions 3,541 3,541 2.256 2,256 5.797 5,797 8.516 ,516 Prevlous reportlng period.. 1,103 7.413 8,518 4. Income from Cbaiiioble activitios Unrèstrlctod Restricted Total Funds Totsl FundB Yoar Ettdgd Year Ende Year Endod 31 31 Decèmter Yoar Ended 31 31 t10￿mber Doc@m￿r 2020 2020 De¢ember 2020 Unrtrslrided granls." Asda Foundation Grovnd¥work Restricled grants.. National Lesgue Trust Jigsaw Hou$inq- Food Pantry New Chartèr Hou3lng Community Fund Communfty Fund- Pick￿9 up the Pièc8S Tameside MBC Tameside AcllDn Togeiher- Smallsh8W Tal￿$￿￿e A¢lion ToBelher 487 500 487 500 10.000 2.000 2.DOO .fr00 9.q)O 9,640 10,000 1.000 25,000 53,240 9.640 10,000 1.000 25.0(N) 54,227 25,455 45,365 987 Provious reportin9 perlc 45,365 45.365

ASHTON UNITED INTHE COMMiJNITY 28 Incomo from othor tradlng activitits Unrt5trf¢lod Re&trlctod Total Funds Totsi Funds Year ended Year Endad Y¢ar Ended 31 31 December Year Endod 31 31 Decgmbor December 2020 2020 D￿Mb￿r 2020 2019 FundraSsin8 events 418 418 Previous reportlng period 418 418 6. ExPendI￿re Communbty Year End8d Engagem•nt Yoar Ended 31 31 D•cemb•r In Tamesido DecBmber 2020 201# Ewpendlture on ra151n8 funds.. Advertising Eventcosts 300 5,027 5.327 300 5,027 5.327 3.848 3,997 7,845 Expèt)dlturo on charltablo 4¢tfvitlè6.' DBS Costs Training Freelance Costs Telephone Refeiee5 Fees Travel Costs Refreshments Volunleer ExpÈnses Equipm8nt Grounds Maintenance Bank Gharges Repalts and Maintenance Room & FaTh￿Y Hire Clothing & Kit Computer & Int&￿1 C0515 Insurance Governan Post. Printin9 & Statlon8ry Deprèriation 48 1.440 19.511 384 150 40 2,621 48 1.440 19.511 349 2,370 23,031 120 45 27 1,713 229 939 30 150 40 2.621 2.215 2.215 688 2.220 5.690 2,664 2.684 1,593 1,593 361 360 756 2.355 41,712 480 1,004 1,283 33.779 1.004 1.283 33.779 Other expenditum.. Sundry 80 39.106 39.106 49,637 unrestricted fund& Restricted fvnds 1.360 37,746 39,106 997 48.640 49.637

ASTr￿0N UNITED IN THE COMMLSNITY 29 7. Anaty51$ of expendlture ON ¢harltaiileaC￿wtits A5 per Dots 6. Allacaknon of 8overnance and 5UPPOrt costs The breakdown of suppori costs and how these w2re allocated betwèen governance and other support Costs is shown below.. General Support GovgrnaThco Total Ba81$ of apportlothmènt 480 type ofexp&nse 480 Actountsncy Fee$ 480 480 9. Analy51s ol stsff (05ts Year Endgd Yoar Endod 31 31 Docgmbor Decombor 2020 2019 Waue$ and Salarle¥ R8dundancy Soual SeGuty Co$is Pension Costs ch81liab￿ act￿116$ Support e081S The average number of employees durlTrJ the yearwa8 nil12019.' nill. The charity con8ider5 ils key management petsonrÈl comprises the trustee$ and volunteer project manager The lolal employment benefits, including ernployer pension contribution5 of the key management personnel were £nil12018.. £nlll. No employee has benefits In extsss of £60.000. The volunteer project manager is seff-errployed. 10. lttdopgnd¢nt Examln¥r F¢os Year Endèd Y•¥r ÉDd8d 31 31 December D8comber 2Q2Q 2019 Indapandenl examinaiion lees 460 360

ASHTON UNffED IN THE COMMUNITY 11. Tangib￿ Flxed A8$ets Eqtsipmont Tolal Co$t Atol January 2020 Additions Al 31 Deofftber 2020 10,815 10,815 10,815 10,815 Depreclatlon Atol January 2020 Ch3rge for Year At 31 Decernber 2020 8.612 L283 9,895 8,612 1,283 9,895 NEf BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2020 At 31 December 2019 920 203 920 2,203 12. Stccks The charity does not hold stocks of any Item& 13. ADatysls of debtorA 2020 2019 Debtors Prepayments 3LI 311 206 1,206 Debtors and prepayment5 relate to restricted funds in 2020 and 2DI9. IL Credltors: amounts falling duewfthln one year 2020 2019 Oth&r CTedYLors accruals 4BO 480 360 360 15. Deforrod Incomè Tr￿ CIO not have any deferred income 8tthe per￿d end. 1& Cr•ditofs.' •mounts falling duo arttr mortr than ¢n• year 2020 2QlS Provisions for liabl1￿e5

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY 17. I￿a￿S[S of chariiaty￿ funsjs 31 Analysis of rnov•m8nts In tsnrestrlctod funds Balan¢0 at 31 December 2020 Balantè at oi January 2020 In¢oming Resourcg R8sourcBs Exponded Transfers General Fund 5,042 S.042 4.528 4,528 11,3601 (1,3601 6,449 6.449 Provlous r¢portinu Pgrf0d- Balanc• ot 31 D•cgmtrr 3049 Balance at01 January 2019 Ineomlng Rgsour Re8oiirca8 Expende Tran8fè General Fu 4,518 4.518 1,521 1.521 19971 199 5.042 5.042 Namo of unroth¢tèd fvnd.. General Fund D&scriptksn. n•tuTe and purposè of thè fund The'yree reserves" att&r allowng for al designated funds ¥tys18 of movements In rtr&trfctèd fund& Balanc¢ at 31 Decgmber Balance at 01 January 2020 Incomlng RegOUT¢g5 Ro8ourtO8 Expndod TraD4f8rg 2020 Donatlons forwomen's Team Donaibns for Food Pantry The 8vJ Lottery Fund National Leayua Trust JvJsaw HousiThJ- Food Pantry Hbjh Sheriff Awards for Al New Charter Housing Community Fund Community Fund. Plthrg up the Ple￿S Tarneside MBC Tameside Action Together- Sm8U¥haw Tam8svJe ACt￿ft Together 2.389 1,658 11,7451 2,301 698 2,121 12.0361 83 3.146 2,WO 1.146 126 804 5.600 12.8781 10,4401 1241 p,0001 11.254} 724 7.094 9,640 10,000 1.000 25,000 SS,496 9.616 10,OOD 14.8611 119,761 137,7461 3,8fj5 27.D24 40,S04 32.263 60.015 1.761 Transfers were trom Communlty Fund Into unresirkted lunds durfng the pr. This was ￿1th Consent of Ihe furKltrr. Pr¢vlou8 roportlng porfod.. Balanco at 31 Docembgr 2019 B8lan¢e at 01 January 2019 Incomlng R•souTces ResouTt88 Expended Tran$tsTs Don3lion5 The Big LattEry Fun National League Trust Hlgh Sheriff Awsrds for All Fund TomesKle Athon Togetsr 7,413 15.0241 11,0721 116,4071 14901 2.389 646 2.121 128 1,618 8,528 616 604 10.000 9.g 25.4LSty 52.778 12.2061 7,694 25,0(M) 36,3fj6 123,44)) 148,640) 27,024 40.504

ASHTON UPIITED IN THE COMMUNITY Nam8 ol ￿1￿cl￿d lund: DonatlOn5 for Women's Tp3m Don3tions for Food Pantry The Big Lottery Fund Natlonèl League Trust Jig53w HousinE- Food Pontry HiÉh Sheriff Awards fgrAII New Charter Houslng Community Fund Cornmunlty Fund- Plcking UP the Pieces T3meside MBC Tameslde Attion Together-5rnallshaw Ttmeside Action Together 32 ihscription, nature and purpose of tho IL¢nd for the women's learn forthe food pantry for HurslFest 2020 10 8UPPOrt'Vdunteer Matttrt prtgramme with bolh capital and revenue costs for the food pantry tovwards general running costs assotiaw wlh HurstFe5t Iow8rOs 8 governance. buslness planning and capacty buikling projed foi advlty packs for chil¢r8n during sthool holidays and l￿down for8 volunteer projed for setting up 8 food p8ntry winter p￿Ssure grant for a hungerlpoverty prolect and for school thli dren duriro 5ca)ool holidays 10 sUPPOrt Vdunteer Matter. tmgr8mme wtth both capital and revenue cos15 18. AnaWsL8 01 #èt assets Ltween fund5 Unr8trlctéd funds Designated funds Rè8trlcted funds Totsl 2020 Tangib￿ fixed dsse15 Cash al bank 8nd in hend Oth&r net current assetsl1liabi1it￿8I Credllots ofrnore than one year Total 920 58,784 311 920 65.713 11691 6.929 14801 6,449 60.015 66,464 Unresblcted nds D051gnatsd funds RoStrlct8d fuDd5 Total 2019 Pr•vlou8 r8portfjDg pèrid: Tangib￿rI￿ed a8sels Cash al bank and in han Other nel Cur￿nt hs$etsiiiiabllKiesl Cre¢ltoYs of tmora than on& year Total 1,840 37,818 2.203 42.497 4.679 5.042 40.504 45,546 19. Fln8nclal Instruments The charrty only has financral assets and Iiaknlitses of a klnd that qu91fy a5 basic fina[￿al In6ltuments. Basic finanaal instruments are initialty recr4Jnised On 8 Irans8c4ion value and subse9uenlty measufed al their setllEmenl value With the ex(*plion of bank loans which are subsequentty measured at an amtylised eogl usitHJ the effective interest method. 20. Reron¢illatlon of netmovemeni In funds to cash fl¢Jwfrom operatlll8 artmties Year ED<lBd Yoar ended 31 31 D¢cembor Docgmbor 2020 2019 Net movement in funds Add back depreciation Deduct Investmeni income DecTea5ellincreasel ID stocks Decrea5ellincreasel in debtors Increa5elldecreasel in creditors 20.918 1.283 4.662 2,355 895 120 11.0601 60 Net cash used lth operatinÈa£tfvities 23.218 6,017

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Registered Charity No. 1166483

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY INDEX PAGE NUMBER NT TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 22 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT 23 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 24 BALAWCE SHEET 25 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 26-32 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Annual Report and Accounts 2020

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Report of the trustees for the year ended 31° December 2020 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31" December 2020. 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 l January 20151. Reference and administrative information Charitable Incorporated Organisation Name.. Ashton United in the Community Charitable Incorporated Organisation Number.. 1166483 Date Registered: 12, April 2016 Trustees The trustees servin8 during the year to 31 December 2020 were a5 follows.. Michael George Brown Carol Finni8an John North Christopher Tomlisson Victor Tomlisson Julie Wilson David Burke Kenneth Philburn Treasurer lappointed May 20201 Secretary Project Manager stephen Hobso Principal Office 11 Thornlee Court Grotton Oldham OL4 5RG Independent Examiners Community Accountancy Service Limited The Grange Pilgrim Drive Beswick Manchester MII 3TQ

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Bankers Trustee Savings Bank 8 Halifax Road Todmorden OL14 SAD Objectives and activities The purposes of the charlty are.. l. The promotion of tommunity participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilitie5 for the playing of football and other sports. 2. To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Tameside, Greater Manchester. and the surrounding areas by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of.. 131 advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals: Ibl advancing education- Icl relieving unemployment. 3. Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people INing in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances, with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. The trL¢Stees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives, in planning future activitie5, and setting the policies for the year. The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through undertaking community activities defined following consultation with users and local people e.g. through a community audit Structure, governance and management Ashton United in the Community is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its constitution dated 3rd March 2015 and registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation IFoundationl number 1166483 with the Charity Commission on 12, April 2016. Appointment of trustees As set out in the constitution trustees are elected annually by the members of the charitable organisation attending the Annual General meeting. Trustees are appointed for a period of three years anu shaii retire from off ice by rotation based on their length of seryice and may offer themselves for re-election.

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNI Trustee inductlon and training Trustees are given information about their role and responsibilities on first being appointed. Thev are also given a copy of the constitution, information about staffing and the charity management, and are shown Copies of policy documents. Organisation The trustee5 administer the charity and meet monthly. A volunteer Project Manager has been appointed by the trustees to manage the day-to-day operations of the charity and he is supported by a paid Community Development Officer operating on a freelance basis. Related parties and co-operation with other organ15ations None of our trustees receive remuneration or other benefit from their work with the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager with any service providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. Trustees must declare any conflict of interest as a standard agenda item at each meeting. Trustee Carol Flnnigan declares that her spouse Andrew Finnigan is appointed as the Community Development Officer and, declaring a conflict of interest, absents herself from any discussions related to the role during trustees meetings. A review of achievements and performance The early part of 2020 started with AUITC providing Media Training covrses. The courses, 'Introduction to Media,, were delivered free to participants by media professionals from My Tameside, James Dean and Josh Littlehales, and were open to all to attend. The course was split into module5 where people could book one or more of the modules they were interested in, on the dates determined. The sessions were for 21/ihrs on Monday and Thursday evenings in JanuarylFebruary 2020 and were 'taster' sessions aimed at giving an overview to people wantin8 to understand more about media engagement in a sports and/or charity back8round. Of 12 participants across the programme 11 were either happy or very happy about the content and delivery with responses to the course evaluation such as.. '1 was worried it would be beyond me but l understood everythin& felt comfortable and had a few laughs alongside learning a lot, 'Good look at Facebook & Twitter, learnt some good general info and some top tlps, At the end of January, collaboratin8 with partners from Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community. New Charter Homes and Broadoak Community Centre we were able to launch New Year, New Yov New Opportunities- Little People and Friends was free weekly play sessions designed to give partners the opportunity to support building confidence in parents and build awareness of their critical role irb their child'5 development, accessible peer support. and also, helping to further map the early year5 System from 3 ben@ficiary DersDective and collect that much needed quantitative data to 8ive a valuable insight into the System. Little People and Friends was well received by local people with number5 increasing weekly from a standing start. 5 child minders and 5 parents, between 20- 25 children, age O- 3 were attending each week by March. What was interesting and worthy of note was that. many pa￿￿t5 and tots groups exclude Child Minders, as they are seen as a business, but we are of the view that these local children still benefit from gocialising. We had a group of parent5 and childminders ready to take on the running of the group and move to a bigger space at the Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre but

ASHTON UNITED IN ThE COMMUNITY COVID-19 stopped thatl As soon as po55ible the charity will support our partners will reach out to engage this group and support home learnlng and child development, encouraging engagement with books and puppets. On 24 February 2020 our newly appointed self-employed Community Development Manager resigned, for personal reason5. Given the nature of the work being undertaken it was decided by the trustees to extend the working hour5 of the Volunteer Coordinator and redeploy him as a self-employed Community Development Officer to be sUPPOrted by trustee Julie Wilson as Line Manager and Project Manager Steve Hobson acting in a strateglc capacity. Both officers supporting the Community Development Officer were operating in a voluntary capacity, both with extensive knowledge and experience of the voluntary settor. Plans for HurstFest 2020 were well under way until the Covid-19 pandemic started to spread rapidly and the difficult decision to cancel wa5 made in early March when it became apparent that the safety of people might be compromised if the event were to go ahead. By the end of March, early April, the decision to cancel was vindicated by Government advice regarding the cancellation of all such events and suspension of all football activities at Hurst Cross. With the steadily increasin8 spread of Covid-19 the demands on Ashton United in the Community grew rapidly. Local people looked to the charity for support and the trustees responded swiftly to focus all of the charities resources on tackling local need. Ashton United in the Comrnunity operating in Smallshaw- Hurst during the Covid 19 pandemic recognised early that we were reaching out to some of the most vulnerable people in the community of Ashton, if not England. Consequently the focus of the charity's efforts was shifted from March off to 5UPPOrt those most in need in our community. AUITC formed a partnership with Sm311shaw Hurst Children's Commtjnity, St John's Church, Ashton United Football Club and Broadoak Community Centre to target local need under the auspices of Smallshaw Hurst Community Actlon Group. The partners swiftlv undertook some consultation and research to ider)tify what local people needed to address the situation they found themselves in, compounded bv Covid-19. The immediate need was to combat mental and ohvsical health and wellbeing brought about by the National lockdown. People were Suffering loneliness and isolation, lack of food and increased poverty in an area already in the top 25 most deprived in England. 11411TC.LII.IIM

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY AUSTC and Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community collaborated with both financial and stafflng resources, and Ashton United Football Club the use of facilities, to set up a Pop-up Food Pantry, and deliver Pop-up events distributing activity sets and Fare Share food packs for families across the neighbourhood. During the early days local people were canvassed regarding their immediate needs with some volunteering to support local resiliersce to the pandemic. Others gave their views on the type of activities they would like to see to occupy children during lockdown. From mid-April the partnership was able to provlde a weekly theme of activities, with free resources to familie5 With which to follow the theme and events as follows: April- Colouring and games Just got ours, thank you so muth, very much appreciated aXX- Dawn after an emotional dayl Kids love them Q-,

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY May- VE Dayi Slime, Growlng Sunflowers, Bubble Palnts We had a request from Angela Rayner MP to choose three of your VE Day pictures to frame and put up in parliament. It was so hard to choosel Vllcrofty Our volunteers selected these three amazing pics from the Selby family, Beth and Mckenzie Carr and Tanish Mistry Q". They look fantasticl I'm so proud of all the children's work. I'm looking forward to putting them up in the Palace (Westminsterj so everyone else who visits including our international guests once we are through this pandemic can see how talented the children from Ashton are. Angela Rayner MP, Labour Deputy Leader Patron AUITC He love5 messy stuff haha thank you again such a lovely thing to do for the community Oxx-Anon

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY My children and l absolutely love what you are all doing for our local community. These kind of activity pack5 that you are giving the families are just what they need to keep them occupied during these strange times. Thank you so much f)F.Qu - Dawn

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY June- Face Paintingi AUFC Gifts, Pom Poms, Palntlnz & Prlntlng Gtjess what we've been doing today . thank you so much we had such a good day the minis are now looking online at Snaziaroo xx- Sammie -Trx

io ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY July- Projectors, Under the sea, Mixed Greens, Mini Beasts, Science, Fareshare Thank you so very much for my pack. I'm grateful for the delivery, while I've been in work all the lockdown. you have been and are an amazing team QQQ- Leanne Having fun in the sun doing some experiments with his science activity- Thank you so much you are all amazingOO Anon Thank you for our mixed green veg activity. Maisy has really enjoyed it. You are all doing a great job of keeping our children entertained during this difficult time.

li ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY August- Orlgaml, Clay Modelllngl Rice Krlspie Buns, Fareshare Here is an amazing team, and each week activities that my gir15 love, best thing since lockdown... staff are brilliant and friendly pop down or messa8e get joined up xxx- Emma I left the girls to make the rice crispy cakes by themselves. l just supervised when they microwaved the chocolate. They did pretty good and didn't make too much mess and Tilly 'helped' to clean up after @@ - Anon And parenvs wanted to have a go too I I Not On￿ the kids enjoying the aired dried clay. Mummy had a little play earlier, my little clay- Anon Whi15t the weekly activities were proving to be a huge success and a Ilfellne to so many famllles we were Still able to provide food distributed at our pop up events as part of the holiday hunger initiative, and through our Food Pantry operating out of Ashton United Football Club

12 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY By August 2020 the impact of Covid-19 was becoming more apparent and a piece of ￿search was ndertaken, coordinated by our partners Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community. which examined the profile of 5mallshaw Hurst and compared the economic impact of Covld-19 on people already SL¢ffering from the effects of deprivation. Aug26 2020 Smallshaw-Hurst Profile 16 000 people live in Smallshaw Hurst 37% of child￿n eligible for Free School Meals 9Yo of residents receive Personal Independence Payments 1089 children live In income deprived households 1700 of resldents aged over 70 14¥0 of people receive Attendan Allowance The research, measured against the statistics for the wider borough, clearly demonstrated that the impact on people in Smallshaw- Hurst was disproportionate to the rest of Tameside as a whole. Aug 26, 2020 Covid 19 economic impact on Smallshaw-Hurst Il% Unemployed 2.4% pts higher adults {Julyl than Tameside 26% of jobs at risk due to Covld19 19% unemployed -> 4.7% ptg hl2her young people than Tameside (July)

13 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY By the end of August 2020, working with our friends under the title of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, we had been able to make a huge impact on the lives of local people, who were turning to us in numbers for support. Avg 261h 2020 Smallshaw-Hiirst Coniniuniry Aciion Group 2090 children's activity packs distributed 210 Fareshare food pack5 di5trlbuted 269 people have joined our Facebook group 215 familleswho have registered for activity packs 21 volunteers 51gned up 98 children ttended pop up events In September 2020 the schools returned and the need for weekly activities dissipated whereupon the focus of the charity was more towards developing a food pantry. A steering group was established wlth view to exploring the opportunity for a Food Pantry to become a more permanent feature of the community, and an entity in its own right. Community events and neighbourhood supw)rt continued however they were limited by the restrictions imposed on communities by the Govemment, and to ensure the safety of everyone engaging with what was on offer. Rather than simply cancelllng the planned events we demonstrated the resilient nature of the charity and the people we support by adapting to the challenges presented to us. At Halloween it was simply a case of adapting the Food Pantry offer to include games and activities for children to enjov.

14 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Swiftly followed by an alternative to the Pensioners Party the delivery of food hampers in lieu, prepared by our volunteers in the kitchens at Hurst Cross stadium. And of course the kids couldn't mlss Out on Father Christmas visiting, albeit socially distanced.

15 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Robins Revicling Show5 GR8 Teamwork Community news out of Hurst Cross: in the run up to Christmas the team displayed a great team effort to provide some furniture to local families. Ashton United Co-chairman David Burke was replacing two, two- seater settees in his home an(1 called upon Ashton United in the Community to find a 'home' for each. The community team utilised their local contact5 and quickly found two familles that would benefit from the gift. How do we shift them was the next problem? Up stepped Paul Marr, Managing Director of Ashton United club kit suppliers. GR8 Sports, who offered his own time and transport to make sure two families received an early Christmas present. Ashton United is a strong supporter of Ashton United in the Community- not just a football club, a family run club that embraces its community and recognises that, in difficult times everyone should all pull together. Importantly our football club partner and their suppliers hold simllar values. Volunteerlng A cornerstone of our work is providing local people with volunteering opportunity. During 2020 some people have been restricted to the amount of time they could offer to volunteer, and indeed some were unable to volunteer due to concerns over their personal safety through shielding. Thi5 being said, over the year 66 volunteers were engaged and have delivered 12,666 hours volunteering their tiTne, earh volvnteer reportllls th•lr commitment each month. They have been engaged daily volunteering at Hurst Cross, through home working, supporting the food pantry, pop up event5, holiday hunger and giving general support to our efforts to combat Covid-19. In 2019 the estimated average equivalent market hourly wage rate across a ran8e of volunteer activities was around £13.70 IPower to Change 'Asse55ing the value of

16 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY volunteers in community businesses, report June 20201. If we were to place a nominal value of £10 per hour on our volunteers, time this equates to a social value contribution to volunteering of £126,660 Once again we believe the year has been a huge success albeit in very challenging circumstances. The grant support we have received towards the staffing costs has been the key driver of our success. We've learned that the volunteers we work with thrive on the varyin8 opportunities they are given. They tell us that through social interaction and commitment to volunteering they gained confidence and learned new skills, such that they want to reach out across the wider community and support others, both individuals and organisations, to make positive change in their lives. Matchdays- Saturday and Tuesday fixtures for Ashton United throughout the football season. A- Volunteers attend prior, during and after games to meet and greet fans, carry out pitch and facilities maintenance, stewarding duties, media, etc. This is the opportunity for people to socialise, learn new skills, put their training into practice. Here we see volunteers learning about grounds maintenance and pitch renovation method5. Case Studies Indivldual l- No Child Should Go Hungry {NCSGH} December Campalgn. Cloire (not her re31 namel is mum to five children and her youngest child is pre-school age. Her husband works full time and earns above average wage, but they struggle to make ends meet, particularly over the Christmas perlod and during school holidays. She say5 the weekly food pantry has provided a lifeline to her and her family. The variety of food available provides ingredients, fresh fruit and vegetables for breakfast, dinner and tea and more recently, ideas for recipes. Claire reports'l come to Ashton Unlted Football Club and everyone is wami and welcoming, I wa5 nervous at first but came with a friend, I look forward to the weekly chat with the volunteers and l also enjoy the FaceBook page. I get to find out other information as well and 131so know that it isn't just mv family in thig gituation. where mv husband works full time and we still struggle financially, I can't thank these guys enough,. Individual 2- Stuorys story (not his real namel an unemployed family man low on confidence and self- esteem, first became involved with Ashton United in the Community through attending the Food Pantry with his partner and children. Having been so grateful for the support given to him he offered to volunteer his time a5 'my woy of giving backfor the support received. After several weeks helping out at

17 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Food Pantry, on ground maintenance duties, and on match days as a steward Stuart's tonfidence and self-esteem grew and he was able to secure full time employment. He still remains a committed volunteer in his Spare time. Smallshaw Hurst Profile- A Unlted Community Smallshaw Hurst and District, where Hurst Cross and AUITC is located, and all of our event5 and activities take place, Is a neighbourhDod in the top 2% most deprived in England. The events and activities we have provided are aimed at the people from the local community with most if not all reflecting the fact that those taking part have little or no disposable income. Where children are involved most are children who are living in poverty, many with parents not in employment, education or training. from single parent families, or in the care system. AUITC, together with AUFC and Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community SSHCC is a founder member of Smallshaw Hurst Community Action Group, and a member of Growing Well in Tameside Partnership, workinB to support a number of providers across our community. The SSHCC is made up from a collaboration of statutory, voluntary, private organisation5, local stakeholders, local communities. children, young people and families seeking to effect SV5tems change in support of local people. This includes.. Tameside MBC- population health. early years, children and young people'5 partnership forum, education, Integrated Care Foundation Trust, CCG, GP'S, Health YounE Minds, TOG Mind, local schools, Ashton 6th Form College, JIGSAW Housing Group, voluntary groups, Broadoak and Smallshaw Community Centre, Greater Manchester Police, Action Together, Active Tameside, Aghton United in the Community, Ashton United FC, local faith groups, local early year5 providers and local parents. This collaboration 15 not exhaustive and continues to link into groups, services and people who have a role to play in ensuring a F)OSitive impact on children'5 lives. The work delivered is closely linked to the outcomes of the partnership with shared monitoring and evaluation of activities. SSHCC has a full-time analyst to manage monitoring and evaluation of joint projects. AUITC has worked throughout the year with these partners to deliver joined up worklng to the benefit of local people. A strong and effective partnership Structure has enabled joint consultation that identifies need, common issues, and a skills and specialist knowledge resource bank from which the partnership benefit5 from the likes of: economies of scale shared learning staff resource shoring joint initiatives conslstent and compatible monitoring & evaluation systems and processes impact measurement.

18 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY The partnership has thrived over the past 2 years and continues to develop as joint initiatives come on stream and partners gain the tonfidente and understanding in each other's ability and willingnes5 to contribute. Sma115hii w-litii-%r Coniiiiiiiiiry Accion Group - 2020 Highlights 215 families registered for our activity packs 337 people jolned our Facebook group 175 children received pack lunches at pop tsp event$ 756 Fareshare food packs distrlbuted 2200 children's artivity packs distributed IO0+ familles attended COVID-19 compliantxmas events Strong Political Support Throughout the year we were grateful to be able to call upon the strong support of local electe embers who 'rolled up their sleeves, and got stuck into the tssk of 3 supporting local constituents. Such was the interest in this initiative that r our local Councillors, Leigh Drennan -.￿ and Mike Glover, attended and were delighted to help out by distributing the food parcels. They were ably supported by both of our Patrons Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Leader of the Labovr Partv who found time during her very busy schedule to help pack food for our Holiday Hunger project- and Jonathan Sayer who supported the charity with fundraising through his Mischief Theatre Company

19 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Financlal review During the year Ashton United in the Community were successful In a number of grant applications. We are extremety thankfvl for the support of the following organisations providing grant support {predominantly over £5001 toward a number of objectives.. Action Together Tameside Wellbeing Fund ASDA Foundation Community Fund New Charter Housingljigsaw Housing Councillor Mike Glover The National Lottery Community Fund Groundwork Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Jonathan Sayer Ashton United FC players, management & officials. The grants enable AUITC to develop as a charity and engage with local people who are supporters of the football club, and the wider community. The early part of 2020 was spent delivering projects in support of funding Secured in 2019, with other grant funding support primarily focussed on deliverin6 improved outcomes for local people impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Accounts The year started very well with plenty of great ideas planned for the forthcoming year ahead and a substantial budget to work with. Unfortunately, the year and the plans were quickly halted with the Covid19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown of schools and variou5 OUtlet5- this amounted to a huge challenge for the charity as we had many things planned, we discussed how thls was to impact the local area and the community generally. We gained various grants over the year. mainly from the government and local organisations (named above) that could see the hard work that the charity was doing. we used the grant money really well and the hard work has been rewarded with the charity being more recognised and having a bigger presence in the area. Investment powers and policy The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, have kept available funds in a 'Treasurers Accounv. Reserves policy and going concern The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31st December 2020 was £6,449 of which all are free reseNes. after allowing for funds tied up in tsngible fixed assets. The Charity's main source of income is grants and charitable donations. The Trustees consider thai it IS appropriate to prepare the accounts on a goin8 concern basis and, consequently. the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease.

20 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient fund5 to respond to applications for grants ar)d ensure that suppoyt and governance costs are covered. The trustee5 consider that the charity is a going concern. Any reliance on grant funding is managed through a flexible approach to activities and project delivery. Risk management A5 the charity continues to establish itself the trvstees will conduct regular reviews of the major risks to which the charity may be exposed and systems will be established to mitigate those risks. Plans for Future Periods The appointment of a full time self-employed Community Development Officer during 2020, to support volunteering and deliver a broad range of experiences for local people to engage with, ha5 been a 'game changerf for the charity and is something we hope to expand upon during 2021. The main thrust of the charity's work for the early part of 2020 will be 5UPPOrting the establishment of a Food Pantry as an independent entity. We will help Smallshaw Hvrst Community Action Group Secure Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI status and offer peer support to the group as it begins to 'stand on its own two feet,. Covid-19 permitting we will explore the opportunity to organise and deliver Hur5tFest 2021, the date of which will be dependent upon restrictions being lifted. In a similar vein we would look to be part of the organlsing group for Ashton Band contest, should it too go ahead. We will continue to support the development of women and girls football and utilise the restricted fvnding we hold specifically for this purpose. AUITC is a managing partner of the Smallshaw Hurst Children's Community ISSHCCI and Growing Well in Tameside Partnership (Gwfi. working to support a number of providers across our community. We will continue to support the growth of these partnerships and to support the joint initiatives surrounding local need, developed through consultation with local people. The charity will continve to support volunteering across all aspects of opportunity available in conjunction with Ashton United FC and our partners. This will involve, amongst other things, organising a volunteer recognition event and pop up events across the district that will include seasonal events e.g. children's Halloween and older persons Christmas parties. Volunteers will continue to learn new skills e.g. media traininsi Stadium maintefiancÈ, stewardine. catering. Custorner service, and more. These activities will be delivered through the Community Development Officer engaging with partners and the Community to determine what is needed and how they would like that need to be met in an inclusive way. Support will be given to people to address their complex need5 e.g. CV writing. work readiness training, interview techniques. etc. and 15 designed through social engagement to help improve confidence and self-esteem, reduce loneliness and Isolation, and increase knowledge and skills.

21 ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial 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 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) which give a true and fair view of the State of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of ￿SourCes, including the income and expendlture for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees wlll be reqUI￿d to: Select Sljitable accounting principles and then apply them consistently,- 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 departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements,. Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that di5c105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with legal requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable Steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. By order of the trustees John North Treasurer Date.. 25 March 2021

22 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1166483 I report on the accounts of the charity, for the year ended 31 December 2020 which are set out on pages 23 to 32. Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The charity's truslees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not 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 preparing accrued accounts and l am qualified to undertake the examinalion by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. It is my responsibility to: Examine th¢ a¢¢ounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and To state whether particular matters have corne to my attention. Basis of Independent Examiners Report My exatnination was caLTied out in accordance with th¢ General DiT¢Ctions given by the Charity Cornmission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presenfrd with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual iterns or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undeTthken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a.true and fair view" and the Teport is limited to those matters set out below. Independent Examiner's Statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.. (l) which gives me rea50nabl¢ cause to believe that in any material respect ihe requirements: to keep accounting records have in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to Prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting r¢quirem¢nts of the 2011 Act, have not been met. or (2) to which. in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enabl¢ a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.. AM King FCCA Date.. 25° MarGb 2021 Lonimunlly Accountancy 6crvicc Lid The Grange, Pilgrim Drive, Beswick. Manchester, Ml13TQ

ASHTON UNITED INThE COMMUNITY 23 TATEMENT F FIMAN¢IAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 INCL DING INCO PENDITURE ACCOUN Total Fund5 Total Funds Year Erkdod Y•ar End*d 31 31 De¢omb&r Decèmbor 2020 2019 Unrn8trfcted Funds Rtrstrfttsd Fund8 Further Dtrtaill In¢oMe from.. Donation￿ and legacie¥ Charrt8ble Aclivilie5 Other Trading Total 3.641 987 2.256 53.240 5,797 54.227 8.518 45,365 418 54,299 141 15) 4.528 55.496 SD.024 Exp8ndlturg on- Ratsing Funds Charhable AcMvitiÈs Other Totol 161 53 1.307 5,274 32,472 5,327 33,779 7.845 41,712 161 1,360 37,746 39,106 49,637 Not In¢omoll6xpondlturo 3,168 17,750 20.918 4,662 Transfers beN¥een lund5 11,7611 1,761 Net movement In fvnd8 1,407 19,511 20.918 4,662 Rectsrtclllatlon of fund$ Tot81 fun¢5 brought fowar(I Total furbds ¢arrfod foNMrd 11n 5.042 6.449 40,$04 60,OL5 45.546 66A64 40,884 45,546 The slatemert of flnanotyl a￿￿1185 indude5 all gain5 and losses in the year. All Incoming ￿SOurces and resourTrs expended delive from continulng actlvilE$. The notes on page8 28 to 32 forrn part of these accounts.

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY 24 ALAN¢E SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020 2020 2019 Notes Flxod astsèts.. Tan9ible assets Tol81 fixed assets 920 920 2,203 2,203 Currentassets.. Slod(s Debtors Cash at Bank & in Hgr Totsl ￿￿ent 088el$ 311 65.713 66.024 1.206 42,497 43.703 LlabllltS08: Crediiors. knounts falling duè within one year 480 3eo Net rurrenl a83els or liabilities 85.Y4 43,343 Totsl asyet$ less ujrrent liabilities 68,464 45,546 Crediiof5'. knounts faling due aftei mortr Ihan one yèar Fro￿$10nS foi 118￿11118S Total n8t 8SS8ts or11)bilitle$ 66.464 45,54 The fur￿% 01 th• chailty.. Re5ty1tted income funds 11n 60,015 40.504 Unrestricted income funds 11n 6,449 5,042 Total chaTityluni15 66.464 45.546 Approved on beham oftha Truste85 Management Comtnillee John North Cgrol Fnni9an Date". 25th Marc*) 2021 The Dotes on paye$ 26 to 32 form part of these account5.

ASHTON UKITED IN TTrEE COMMUNITY Staternant of Ga8h Flows fotthe y8arendèd 31 Decembor 2020 Y&ar Ended Y￿1 Ended 31 31 Decembèr Decemb81 2020 2019 Net cash used In operatlng actlvbties 23.216 6,017 C•8h flows from inv¢sknent actNitlos'. Intèrèst Purchase offixed assets 12,7601 Wet cash provldod by Imfestlng actlvhios 12.7601 Int*easel1dec￿a3e) in cash gfLd ¢a$h equhjalents durfng the year 23,216 3,257 4sh and osh equiwalen15 brought fotW8rd 42,497 39.240 C8sh cash 8qulval8nts carrled fo￿ard 64713 42,497

ASHTOt4 UNITED IN THE COIAMLINITY Not85 to tho a¢¢ounts L Accountlng poltles lal Baslsol preparatlon and assessmentof goin8 concern The accounts Ifinancial ststementsl have been prepared underthe historical ¢05t Convention with items recognSsed at cost ortransaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevènt nDtes to these accounts. The financi81 stèternent5 have b&ell prepared in atcordance with the sratement of Rpcommended Practyce.. Accountin8 and Reporting bychadfles 2019 preparing their accounts in aicordance with the Fin2ncial RePor￿n8 stsndard applicable in the UK and Republit of re5and IFRS 1021 issued on 15tJaDuary 2019 and the Financlal Repornngstandard applicable In the United Kingdorn and RÈpublic of Ireland (FR5 1021 and the Charities Act 2011, ThÈ charity constitutes a public benefitentity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no materlal un¢ertalntiE5 about the charity's ab511ty to continue a5 a going concem Ibl Funds Structurè RestrSrted funds 3re funds which Bre to be used in accordance wlth spedfit restrictions imposed bythe donor or trustdeed. There are 13 restricted funds12019.' 71. Unrestricted income funds comprise those fund5 which the trustees are free to use far any purp05p in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestrlcted funds include desi8nated fund5 where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a ft5nd ft)r a 5pecn5c purpose. Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 17. 1¢> Income rewgDltlon All income is recogni5ed once the charity ha5 ￿n￿tlement to the IncDme. It15 probable that the It)come will be recelved and the amount of income receivable c3n be rneasured reliably. Donations Ire recogni5ed when the tharity has been notified in writiriK of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that 8 donatlon is subject to conditions that requirÈ a level of PÈTforrnÈnce before the chBrity is entitled to the nd5, the income is deferred and not ￿08￿15ed until eilfrer those conditions arè ful￿ me¢ or the fulfilment of those conditions is whollywithin thè control of ihe Charl￿ ancl it Is probable thatth05e conditions wlll be fulfilled in the reporting period. Intere5ton fund5 held on deposlt 15 Included when retelvable and the amountcan be measured reliably by the charlty. this Is nomi3lly upon nodficatlon of ihe Iniere5t paid or payable by the bank. Dlvldends 3re reco8nised once the dividend has been ded?red and nO￿rica10n has been recelved of the divillend due. Idl Expendlture Recosnltkn Lièbilitie5 are recognised as expendlture a$soon as therp 15 a legal or con5tructlve obli8ation commithn8 the charltyto th8t expenditure. it Is probable that Settlement will be required and the amount of the Obliga￿0￿ can be measured All expendlture is accuunted for on an accruals basis. All expenses Including support cost5 and govErnantr costs are Ilotated or apportioned ro the applica￿e expenditure headings. For more Informa￿on on Ih15 attributk)n refer to note Ifl below, lel Irrecovorable VAT 1rrecoverable VAT is Charged agalnstthe expendlture heèdlng for whlch It was iniurred. If) Alloca￿0￿ gf sUPPOrt and governance costs Support Costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support cost5. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountèbilty of the tharlty and its compliance with regulation and 8ood practice. These costs include costs related to independenr examination ad legal fees tO8ether with an apportionrnÈntof overhead and support costs. Governance costs and supporttosts relatlng to charitable a¢twities have been apportioned based on type of expense. Tho alloc3uon of suppori and governance costs is anatysed in note 8. 181 Costsof ralslnglunds The cost5 of raising fund5 consists of events. Ihl CharitbleAttlvltles Costs of charltable activities inclu¢Je Eovernance costs and an apportSonment of support Costs as shown In n¢t@ 7.

A5Tr1TON UNIYÉD 111 THE COMMUNITY 111 Tanglble fixed a55ets depre£l8tlo All 35setS C05tin8 more than ￿00 are capitalised tnd valued at historical cost. Depreclation is charged on the following 27 Equipment 33.33% on cost til Reallsed gains and losses All Éalns and Ios5e5 are taken to the Statement of Financial ActiviDe5 3Sthey arise. Re31ised gains and1055e5 on Investrnents are calculated as the dlfference beDNeen sales proceeds and their opening c3rryin8value or their purchase value if acquired subsequentto the first day of the financlal year, Unrealised gains and1055es are calculated as the difference betwèert the f3irvalue atthe year end and theirvarying value. Realised and unrealised investment galns and Losses 2rÈ combined in the Statement of Financial Actlvlles. Ikl Penslons The charity currently dees not administer contnbutions to a pension srheme on behalf of Indiwduals. 111 Debtor5 Trade and other debtors are reiogni5ed at the settlement amountdue after any trade d15count offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald net ol any tradE discounts due. Im) CredltOT5 and provlslons Creditors and pro¥isions are recegn15ed where the charity has a Present obllgation resulting from a pasteventthatwill probÈblv resulr In the transfer of funds to 3 third party ènd the amount due tts settle the obligatlon can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions 3re normally recogni5ed at their Sett￿rnent amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. 2. Relatèd party trathsactiontb and trustses. expnses and romunoratio The trustees all give freetythÈlr time and expÈrtise without tnyform of remuneration or othèr benefit in cash or kind Expen5e5 paid to the trustee5 in the yÈartotallEd £nil12019.. £nill. The 5elf-employed volunteer project manager is the husband of a trustee. The Charlty Commission have ÉiVÈrt approval for this and the trustee is not involved in any decisions regarding thi5 rale. 3. Don•tion$ and L•yaciès U*r8strl¢iod Rostrlclod Total Funds Totsl Fund$ Y•ar Endèd YèaT Endeo Year Ended 31 31 December Year End•d 31 31 De¢ombor D&c•mb•r 2020 2020 December 2020 2019 Donalions 3,541 3,541 2.256 2,256 5.797 5,797 8.516 ,516 Prevlous reportlng period.. 1,103 7.413 8,518 4. Income from Cbaiiioble activitios Unrèstrlctod Restricted Total Funds Totsl FundB Yoar Ettdgd Year Ende Year Endod 31 31 Decèmter Yoar Ended 31 31 t10￿mber Doc@m￿r 2020 2020 De¢ember 2020 Unrtrslrided granls." Asda Foundation Grovnd¥work Restricled grants.. National Lesgue Trust Jigsaw Hou$inq- Food Pantry New Chartèr Hou3lng Community Fund Communfty Fund- Pick￿9 up the Pièc8S Tameside MBC Tameside AcllDn Togeiher- Smallsh8W Tal￿$￿￿e A¢lion ToBelher 487 500 487 500 10.000 2.000 2.DOO .fr00 9.q)O 9,640 10,000 1.000 25,000 53,240 9.640 10,000 1.000 25.0(N) 54,227 25,455 45,365 987 Provious reportin9 perlc 45,365 45.365

ASHTON UNITED INTHE COMMiJNITY 28 Incomo from othor tradlng activitits Unrt5trf¢lod Re&trlctod Total Funds Totsi Funds Year ended Year Endad Y¢ar Ended 31 31 December Year Endod 31 31 Decgmbor December 2020 2020 D￿Mb￿r 2020 2019 FundraSsin8 events 418 418 Previous reportlng period 418 418 6. ExPendI￿re Communbty Year End8d Engagem•nt Yoar Ended 31 31 D•cemb•r In Tamesido DecBmber 2020 201# Ewpendlture on ra151n8 funds.. Advertising Eventcosts 300 5,027 5.327 300 5,027 5.327 3.848 3,997 7,845 Expèt)dlturo on charltablo 4¢tfvitlè6.' DBS Costs Training Freelance Costs Telephone Refeiee5 Fees Travel Costs Refreshments Volunleer ExpÈnses Equipm8nt Grounds Maintenance Bank Gharges Repalts and Maintenance Room & FaTh￿Y Hire Clothing & Kit Computer & Int&￿1 C0515 Insurance Governan Post. Printin9 & Statlon8ry Deprèriation 48 1.440 19.511 384 150 40 2,621 48 1.440 19.511 349 2,370 23,031 120 45 27 1,713 229 939 30 150 40 2.621 2.215 2.215 688 2.220 5.690 2,664 2.684 1,593 1,593 361 360 756 2.355 41,712 480 1,004 1,283 33.779 1.004 1.283 33.779 Other expenditum.. Sundry 80 39.106 39.106 49,637 unrestricted fund& Restricted fvnds 1.360 37,746 39,106 997 48.640 49.637

ASTr￿0N UNITED IN THE COMMLSNITY 29 7. Anaty51$ of expendlture ON ¢harltaiileaC￿wtits A5 per Dots 6. Allacaknon of 8overnance and 5UPPOrt costs The breakdown of suppori costs and how these w2re allocated betwèen governance and other support Costs is shown below.. General Support GovgrnaThco Total Ba81$ of apportlothmènt 480 type ofexp&nse 480 Actountsncy Fee$ 480 480 9. Analy51s ol stsff (05ts Year Endgd Yoar Endod 31 31 Docgmbor Decombor 2020 2019 Waue$ and Salarle¥ R8dundancy Soual SeGuty Co$is Pension Costs ch81liab￿ act￿116$ Support e081S The average number of employees durlTrJ the yearwa8 nil12019.' nill. The charity con8ider5 ils key management petsonrÈl comprises the trustee$ and volunteer project manager The lolal employment benefits, including ernployer pension contribution5 of the key management personnel were £nil12018.. £nlll. No employee has benefits In extsss of £60.000. The volunteer project manager is seff-errployed. 10. lttdopgnd¢nt Examln¥r F¢os Year Endèd Y•¥r ÉDd8d 31 31 December D8comber 2Q2Q 2019 Indapandenl examinaiion lees 460 360

ASHTON UNffED IN THE COMMUNITY 11. Tangib￿ Flxed A8$ets Eqtsipmont Tolal Co$t Atol January 2020 Additions Al 31 Deofftber 2020 10,815 10,815 10,815 10,815 Depreclatlon Atol January 2020 Ch3rge for Year At 31 Decernber 2020 8.612 L283 9,895 8,612 1,283 9,895 NEf BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2020 At 31 December 2019 920 203 920 2,203 12. Stccks The charity does not hold stocks of any Item& 13. ADatysls of debtorA 2020 2019 Debtors Prepayments 3LI 311 206 1,206 Debtors and prepayment5 relate to restricted funds in 2020 and 2DI9. IL Credltors: amounts falling duewfthln one year 2020 2019 Oth&r CTedYLors accruals 4BO 480 360 360 15. Deforrod Incomè Tr￿ CIO not have any deferred income 8tthe per￿d end. 1& Cr•ditofs.' •mounts falling duo arttr mortr than ¢n• year 2020 2QlS Provisions for liabl1￿e5

ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY 17. I￿a￿S[S of chariiaty￿ funsjs 31 Analysis of rnov•m8nts In tsnrestrlctod funds Balan¢0 at 31 December 2020 Balantè at oi January 2020 In¢oming Resourcg R8sourcBs Exponded Transfers General Fund 5,042 S.042 4.528 4,528 11,3601 (1,3601 6,449 6.449 Provlous r¢portinu Pgrf0d- Balanc• ot 31 D•cgmtrr 3049 Balance at01 January 2019 Ineomlng Rgsour Re8oiirca8 Expende Tran8fè General Fu 4,518 4.518 1,521 1.521 19971 199 5.042 5.042 Namo of unroth¢tèd fvnd.. General Fund D&scriptksn. n•tuTe and purposè of thè fund The'yree reserves" att&r allowng for al designated funds ¥tys18 of movements In rtr&trfctèd fund& Balanc¢ at 31 Decgmber Balance at 01 January 2020 Incomlng RegOUT¢g5 Ro8ourtO8 Expndod TraD4f8rg 2020 Donatlons forwomen's Team Donaibns for Food Pantry The 8vJ Lottery Fund National Leayua Trust JvJsaw HousiThJ- Food Pantry Hbjh Sheriff Awards for Al New Charter Housing Community Fund Community Fund. Plthrg up the Ple￿S Tarneside MBC Tameside Action Together- Sm8U¥haw Tam8svJe ACt￿ft Together 2.389 1,658 11,7451 2,301 698 2,121 12.0361 83 3.146 2,WO 1.146 126 804 5.600 12.8781 10,4401 1241 p,0001 11.254} 724 7.094 9,640 10,000 1.000 25,000 SS,496 9.616 10,OOD 14.8611 119,761 137,7461 3,8fj5 27.D24 40,S04 32.263 60.015 1.761 Transfers were trom Communlty Fund Into unresirkted lunds durfng the pr. This was ￿1th Consent of Ihe furKltrr. Pr¢vlou8 roportlng porfod.. Balanco at 31 Docembgr 2019 B8lan¢e at 01 January 2019 Incomlng R•souTces ResouTt88 Expended Tran$tsTs Don3lion5 The Big LattEry Fun National League Trust Hlgh Sheriff Awsrds for All Fund TomesKle Athon Togetsr 7,413 15.0241 11,0721 116,4071 14901 2.389 646 2.121 128 1,618 8,528 616 604 10.000 9.g 25.4LSty 52.778 12.2061 7,694 25,0(M) 36,3fj6 123,44)) 148,640) 27,024 40.504

ASHTON UPIITED IN THE COMMUNITY Nam8 ol ￿1￿cl￿d lund: DonatlOn5 for Women's Tp3m Don3tions for Food Pantry The Big Lottery Fund Natlonèl League Trust Jig53w HousinE- Food Pontry HiÉh Sheriff Awards fgrAII New Charter Houslng Community Fund Cornmunlty Fund- Plcking UP the Pieces T3meside MBC Tameslde Attion Together-5rnallshaw Ttmeside Action Together 32 ihscription, nature and purpose of tho IL¢nd for the women's learn forthe food pantry for HurslFest 2020 10 8UPPOrt'Vdunteer Matttrt prtgramme with bolh capital and revenue costs for the food pantry tovwards general running costs assotiaw wlh HurstFe5t Iow8rOs 8 governance. buslness planning and capacty buikling projed foi advlty packs for chil¢r8n during sthool holidays and l￿down for8 volunteer projed for setting up 8 food p8ntry winter p￿Ssure grant for a hungerlpoverty prolect and for school thli dren duriro 5ca)ool holidays 10 sUPPOrt Vdunteer Matter. tmgr8mme wtth both capital and revenue cos15 18. AnaWsL8 01 #èt assets Ltween fund5 Unr8trlctéd funds Designated funds Rè8trlcted funds Totsl 2020 Tangib￿ fixed dsse15 Cash al bank 8nd in hend Oth&r net current assetsl1liabi1it￿8I Credllots ofrnore than one year Total 920 58,784 311 920 65.713 11691 6.929 14801 6,449 60.015 66,464 Unresblcted nds D051gnatsd funds RoStrlct8d fuDd5 Total 2019 Pr•vlou8 r8portfjDg pèrid: Tangib￿rI￿ed a8sels Cash al bank and in han Other nel Cur￿nt hs$etsiiiiabllKiesl Cre¢ltoYs of tmora than on& year Total 1,840 37,818 2.203 42.497 4.679 5.042 40.504 45,546 19. Fln8nclal Instruments The charrty only has financral assets and Iiaknlitses of a klnd that qu91fy a5 basic fina[￿al In6ltuments. Basic finanaal instruments are initialty recr4Jnised On 8 Irans8c4ion value and subse9uenlty measufed al their setllEmenl value With the ex(*plion of bank loans which are subsequentty measured at an amtylised eogl usitHJ the effective interest method. 20. Reron¢illatlon of netmovemeni In funds to cash fl¢Jwfrom operatlll8 artmties Year ED<lBd Yoar ended 31 31 D¢cembor Docgmbor 2020 2019 Net movement in funds Add back depreciation Deduct Investmeni income DecTea5ellincreasel ID stocks Decrea5ellincreasel in debtors Increa5elldecreasel in creditors 20.918 1.283 4.662 2,355 895 120 11.0601 60 Net cash used lth operatinÈa£tfvities 23.218 6,017