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Annual Report
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2020
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## **Ashton United in the Community**
## **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: 0161 620 3683 Email: info@auitc.co.uk
## **Project Manager Contact Details**
Stephen Hobson 6 Parkwood Drive Rawtenstall BB4 6RP 07868849184 Email: stevehobsonaufc@live.co.uk
## **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.
3. 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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## **Ashton United in the Community**
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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## **Ashton United in the Community**
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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## **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.
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
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Treasurer
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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INDEX
PAGE NUMBER
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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BALAWCE SHEET
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
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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
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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.
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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 pat5 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
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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.
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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-,
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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
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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
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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
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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 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.
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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
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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 childn
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)
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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.
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.
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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 mlss Out on
Father Christmas visiting, albeit
socially distanced.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 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
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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.
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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 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.
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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 SourCes, including the income and expendlture for that
period.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees wlll be reqUId 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
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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
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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,$04
60,OL5
45.546
66A64
40,884
45,546
The slatemert of flnanotyl a1185 indude5 all gain5 and losses in the year. All Incoming SOurces and
resourTrs expended delive from continulng actlvilE$.
The notes on page8 28 to 32 forrn part of these accounts.
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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$10nS foi 11811118S
Total n8t 8SS8ts or11)bilitle$
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
Y1 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*easel1deca3e) 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 foard
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 RePorn8 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 ntlement 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 0815ed 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 nOrica10n has been recelved of the divillend due.
Idl Expendlture Recosnltk*n
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 Obliga0 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 applicae expenditure headings. For more Informaon 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) Alloca0 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 Charit*bleAttlvltles
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 Settrnent 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 t10mber
Doc@mr 2020
2020
De¢ember 2020
Unrtrslrided granls."
Asda Foundation
Grovnd¥work
Restricled grants..
National Lesgue Trust
Jigsaw Hou$inq- Food Pantry
New Chartèr Hou3lng
Community Fund
Communfty Fund- Pick9 up the Pièc8S
Tameside MBC
Tameside AcllDn Togeiher- Smallsh8W
Tal$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
DMbr 2020
2019
FundraSsin8 events
418
418
Previous reportlng period
418
418
6. ExPendIre
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 & FaThY 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
ASTr0N UNITED IN THE COMMLSNITY
29
7. Anaty51$ of expendlture ON ¢harltaiileaCwtits
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$is
Pension Costs
ch81liab act116$
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 perd end.
1& Cr•ditofs.' •mounts falling duo arttr mortr than ¢n• year
2020
2QlS
Provisions for liabl1e5
ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY
17. IaS[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•cgmtr*r
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
Exp*ndod
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 PleS
Tarneside MBC
Tameside Action Together- Sm8U¥haw
Tam8svJe ACtft 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$tsTs
Don3lion5
The Big LattEry Fun
National League Trust
Hlgh Sheriff
Awsrds for All
Fund
TomesKle Athon Togetsr
7,413
15.0241
11,0721
116,4071
14901
2.389
646
2.121
128
1,618
8,528
616
604
10.000
9.g
25.4LSty
52.778
12.2061
7,694
25,0(M)
36,3fj6
123,44))
148,640)
27,024
40.504
ASHTON UPIITED IN THE COMMUNITY
Nam8 ol 1cld lund:
DonatlOn5 for Women's Tp3m
Don3tions for Food Pantry
The Big Lottery Fund
Natlonèl League Trust
Jig53w HousinE- Food Pontry
HiÉh Sheriff
Awards fgrAII
New Charter Houslng
Community Fund
Cornmunlty Fund- Plcking UP the Pieces
T3meside MBC
Tameslde Attion Together-5rnallshaw
Ttmeside Action Together
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ihscription, nature and purpose of tho IL¢nd
for the women's learn
forthe food pantry
for HurslFest 2020
10 8UPPOrt'Vdunteer Matttrt prtgramme with bolh capital and revenue costs
for the food pantry
tovwards general running costs assotiaw wlh HurstFe5t
Iow8rOs 8 governance. buslness planning and capacty buikling projed
foi advlty packs for chil¢r8n during sthool holidays and ldown
for8 volunteer projed
for setting up 8 food p8ntry
winter pSsure grant
for a hungerlpoverty prolect and for school thli dren duriro 5ca)ool holidays
10 sUPPOrt Vdunteer Matter. tmgr8mme wtth both capital and revenue cos15
18. AnaWsL8 01 #èt assets L*tween fund5
Unr*8trlctéd
funds
Designated
funds
Rè8trlcted
funds
Totsl 2020
Tangib fixed dsse15
Cash al bank 8nd in hend
Oth&r net current assetsl1liabi1it8I
Credllots ofrnore than one year
Total
920
58,784
311
920
65.713
11691
6.929
14801
6,449
60.015
66,464
Unresblcted
nds
D051gnatsd
funds
RoStrlct8d
fuDd5
Total 2019
Pr•vlou8 r8portfjDg pèrid:
TangibrIed a8sels
Cash al bank and in han
Other nel Curnt hs$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 4.7% ptg hl2her
young people
than Tameside
(July)
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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.
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.
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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 mlss Out on
Father Christmas visiting, albeit
socially distanced.
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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
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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
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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.
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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 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
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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.
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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.
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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 reqUId 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,$04
60,OL5
45.546
66A64
40,884
45,546
The slatemert of flnanotyl a1185 indude5 all gain5 and losses in the year. All Incoming SOurces and
resourTrs expended delive from continulng actlvilE$.
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$10nS foi 11811118S
Total n8t 8SS8ts or11)bilitle$
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
Y1 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*easel1deca3e) 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 foard
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 RePorn8 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 ntlement 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 0815ed 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 nOrica10n has been recelved of the divillend due.
Idl Expendlture Recosnltk*n
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 Obliga0 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 applicae expenditure headings. For more Informaon 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) Alloca0 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 Charit*bleAttlvltles
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 Settrnent 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 t10mber
Doc@mr 2020
2020
De¢ember 2020
Unrtrslrided granls."
Asda Foundation
Grovnd¥work
Restricled grants..
National Lesgue Trust
Jigsaw Hou$inq- Food Pantry
New Chartèr Hou3lng
Community Fund
Communfty Fund- Pick9 up the Pièc8S
Tameside MBC
Tameside AcllDn Togeiher- Smallsh8W
Tal$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
DMbr 2020
2019
FundraSsin8 events
418
418
Previous reportlng period
418
418
6. ExPendIre
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 & FaThY 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
ASTr0N UNITED IN THE COMMLSNITY
29
7. Anaty51$ of expendlture ON ¢harltaiileaCwtits
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$is
Pension Costs
ch81liab act116$
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 perd end.
1& Cr•ditofs.' •mounts falling duo arttr mortr than ¢n• year
2020
2QlS
Provisions for liabl1e5
ASHTON UNITED IN THE COMMUNITY
17. IaS[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•cgmtr*r
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
Exp*ndod
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 PleS
Tarneside MBC
Tameside Action Together- Sm8U¥haw
Tam8svJe ACtft 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$tsTs
Don3lion5
The Big LattEry Fun
National League Trust
Hlgh Sheriff
Awsrds for All
Fund
TomesKle Athon Togetsr
7,413
15.0241
11,0721
116,4071
14901
2.389
646
2.121
128
1,618
8,528
616
604
10.000
9.g
25.4LSty
52.778
12.2061
7,694
25,0(M)
36,3fj6
123,44))
148,640)
27,024
40.504
ASHTON UPIITED IN THE COMMUNITY
Nam8 ol 1cld lund:
DonatlOn5 for Women's Tp3m
Don3tions for Food Pantry
The Big Lottery Fund
Natlonèl League Trust
Jig53w HousinE- Food Pontry
HiÉh Sheriff
Awards fgrAII
New Charter Houslng
Community Fund
Cornmunlty Fund- Plcking UP the Pieces
T3meside MBC
Tameslde Attion Together-5rnallshaw
Ttmeside Action Together
32
ihscription, nature and purpose of tho IL¢nd
for the women's learn
forthe food pantry
for HurslFest 2020
10 8UPPOrt'Vdunteer Matttrt prtgramme with bolh capital and revenue costs
for the food pantry
tovwards general running costs assotiaw wlh HurstFe5t
Iow8rOs 8 governance. buslness planning and capacty buikling projed
foi advlty packs for chil¢r8n during sthool holidays and ldown
for8 volunteer projed
for setting up 8 food p8ntry
winter pSsure grant
for a hungerlpoverty prolect and for school thli dren duriro 5ca)ool holidays
10 sUPPOrt Vdunteer Matter. tmgr8mme wtth both capital and revenue cos15
18. AnaWsL8 01 #èt assets L*tween fund5
Unr*8trlctéd
funds
Designated
funds
Rè8trlcted
funds
Totsl 2020
Tangib fixed dsse15
Cash al bank 8nd in hend
Oth&r net current assetsl1liabi1it8I
Credllots ofrnore than one year
Total
920
58,784
311
920
65.713
11691
6.929
14801
6,449
60.015
66,464
Unresblcted
nds
D051gnatsd
funds
RoStrlct8d
fuDd5
Total 2019
Pr•vlou8 r8portfjDg pèrid:
TangibrIed a8sels
Cash al bank and in han
Other nel Curnt hs$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