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GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER ANNUAL REPORT 20 24 TRUSTEE5' REPORT & UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 vr, COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

CONTENTS 01 COMPANY INFORMATION 02 TRUSTEES REPORT Structure, Governance and Management Objectives and Activities Achievements, Imapact and Project Reviews 20 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER 21 ANNUALACCOUNTS Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements Detailed Statements of Financial Activities ECOMPANY NUMB R.. 09490223 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

COMPANY INFORMATION Trustees & Directors Grace Thomas Appointed 10.06.2020 Chairperson Anne Gilbert Appolnted 12.11.2023 Reslgned 01.04.2025 Appolnted Vice-chairperson on 01.04.2025 Joanne Watson Vlce-chairperson Martin Evans Appointed 01.11.2022 Treasurer Helen Platts Resigned 21.03.2025 Nike Hale Appointed 20.12.2024 Philip Cansdale Appointed 01.04.2025 Niamh Hardman Appolnted 23.06.2025 Eleanor Trimble Resigned 01.07.2024 Registered Office St John's House 155-163 The Rock Bury BL9 OND Website Address www.greatertogethermanchester.org Independent Examiner Adam J Syddall M.A., F.C.A. P.B. Syddall & Co Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton BLI 3AJ Bankers The Cooperative Bank 70-72 Cross Street Manchester M2 4JG Insurers Avlva Insurance 80 Fenchurch Street London EC3M 4AE Company Number 09490223 Registered Charity Number 1167704 COMPANY NUMBER.. og490223 PAGE 1 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees, who are also the Directors of the Charlty for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. The Charitable Company operates from its registered office: St John's House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 OND. The web51te address is www.greatertogethermanchester.org. The Trustees have pleasure In presenting the Charitable company's tenth annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT GOVERNING DOCUMENT The charitable company is a company limlted by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 14 March 2015. The charity was registered with the Charity Commission on 17 June 2016. The Articles of Assoclatlon were changed by special resolution In June 2021. COMPANY MEMBERS The company members are the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance IMDBFI and the Church Urban Fund ICUF). RECRUITMENT, APPOINTMENT AND TRAINING OFTRUSTEES The Directors, who are the trustees, are appointed by the company members and are collectively known a5 'the Board,. The number of trustees should be as near as possible to nine, with two nominated by Church Urban Fund and two nominated by the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance. A further five trustees are then nominated by the Board of Trustees. Each Trustee serves a term of five years and, upon expiry of the term, may be re-appointed for a furtherfive years. Trustees are nominated by invitation given that they have the necessary skills and expertise to contribute to the charity's activities and to be able to discharge their obligations as Trustees. On appointment, trustees are briefed by the Chief Executive Offlcer and the Chair of Trustees. Trustees may also choose to visit projects supported by the charity. The Trustees who served during the year, together wlth any changes up to the date of approving thls report are Ilsted on page l. COMPANY NUMBER.. og490223 PAGE 2 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

ORGANISATION The Board adminlsters the charitable company and meets as necessary, usually once per quarter. The day-to-day operations of the charity are managed by the Chief Executive Officer, to whom the trustees have delegated management responsibilities within the overall strategy agreed by the Board of Trustees. RISK MANAGEMENT The trustees have a duty to identify and review the rlsks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate contro15 are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees malntain a comprehensive Risk Register, which is reviewed at each board meeting. OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES OBJECTS To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian based charities in the furtherance of their objects or any one of them, mainly but not exclusively, by the provision of Information, advice, support and infrastructure provision; and The relief of financial hardshlp, elther generally or individually, through the provision of grants, goods or services. The aim of the charity is to support churches, people and community groups Iregardless of faith or no faith) who want to engage in social action and tackle issues around poverty and deprivation in and across the Diocese of Manchester. PUBLIC BENEFIT Our support activities are centred on developing and strengthening local communities in their efforts to address their own needs, including responding to poverty. The charity help5 build the capacity of groups and projects, helping them transform their communitles and transform the lives of the most vulnerable people in their communlties. By offering support and guidance we help build confidence, restore people's dignity and enable them to belong to, and contribute towards, a communlty. In this way and as demonstrated throughout this report, our activities deliver public benefit, We seek to work with those of any falth and none. The ultimate beneficlarles of our work are not restricted by faith, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. We seek to form strategic partnerships Wlth existing groups and organisations who are already engaged with aspects of poverty that are aligned with our core values and purpose, with the understanding that we can achleve far more when working together In partnership than we can apart. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 3 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

ACHIEVEMENTS, PERFORMANCE & FUTURE PLANS Greater Together Manchester work5 Wlth a wide range of communities across Greater Manchester to tackle poverty and dlsadvantage. We work with local, grassroots groups to develop thelr responses to issues in their community, providing a range of advice and support. The charity serves a population of 2.1 million over an area of 416 square mile5, covering 11 local authorities (Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Rossendale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) and all of these areas have high levels of poverty and Inequallty. Our work is centered on developing and strengthening local communities in their efforts to address local need, including responding to poverty. We help build the capacity of individuals, groups and projects, helping them to transform their communities and the lives of those people who are vulnerable and marginalised. We also run our own services when required, helping to add much needed capacity into the VCSFE system, and mobilising volunteers to respond to major Issues. CHANGING LIVES AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER Since the charity's formation in 2015, our main purposes have been.. Klck-startlng, growlng and supportlng social actlon projects and Inltlatlves equipping individuals and communities with the skills and confidence to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people in their local area. Connectlng people, falth groups and organlsatlons together to allow them to share best practice, resources and ideas through collaboration, small meetlngs, large events and through building mutually supportive and relational networks. Worklng together wlth multl-agency partners to Influence local, regional and national policy and strategy. Provldlng tralnlng and Informatlon to Indlvlduals and organisatlons to help equip front-line workers with the skills and knowledge they need to support and slgn post vulnerable people more effectively, Whilst GTM is a charity founded on Christian values, working with organisations and people of all faiths and none is a crucial part of our work and activities. Our partnership5 Wlth other charities and the public sector are crucial to our work and we alm to work in partnership wherever posslble. Influencing and systems change have become an increasingly important part of our work as we look to tackle the root causes of poverty and dlsadvantage, and we look for opportunities to champlon the voices of people with lived experience within this work, as well as ensuring we working alongside a wide variety of partners to make meaningful, long-lastlng changes. COMPANY NUMBER.. U9490223 PAGE 4 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

THE CONTEXT OF 2024 In 2024, we continued our work in a deeply challenging environment. Across Greater Manchester, families and individuals were navigating a perfect storm of rlslng costs, insecure housing, long waits for basic services, and a growing sense of social fragmentation. These pressures didn't just shape people's daily lives, they shaped our work, the way we delivered it, and the demands placed upon our staff and volunteers. Living in temporary accommodation is highly destabilising, particularly for those people living in this accommodation long-term. Many types of temporary accommodation are hotels, B&Bs or hostels where a household will be housed in one room and where there is limited access to cooking facilities or laundry facilities. Many households are moved out of area, away from their support network, with children having to travel long distances to access school each day. As such, the knock on affect for families living in temporary accommodation are all encompassing, impacting on their mental and physical wellbeing. A recent report from our partners at JustLife explalns that for "far too many, a stay In temporary accommodation can be a harrowing experience, where existing traumas are exacerbated, and new challenges arise." Poverty continues to be endemic. The percentage rates of children living in poverty in 2024 are staggering. According to the Joseph Rowntree "UK poverty 2024" report poverty in the UK is deepening as levels of people who are living in very deep poverty, with incomes far below the poverty line are, are increasing. A YEAR OF DEEPENING NEED Throughout the year, signs of worsening poverty were stark and undeniable. Homelessness, in all its forms, surged once again. While Greater Manchester had made progress in tackling rough sleeping in previou5 years, 2024 saw a worrying reversal. Since 2020, the number of households living, often long term, in temporary accommodation in Greater Manchester has risen by 790A. Across GM, in 2024 there were over 5,000 households, including over 7,500 children, living in temporary accommodation. The rise in use of temporary accommodation is reflective of the ever increasing pressure on the homelessness system. There has been a significant rise in the number of households made homeless via Section 21 notices, many of whom then find they are no longer able to afford properties within the prlvate rental market. Greater Manchester has seen rents rise well above the national average of 3.9%, with some areas seeing an increase of over 12% in the last 12 months. As a result, many households who previously rented from private landlords, are now priced out of the private rented sector and are left with no choice but to approach their local authority for help in securing accommodation. Those groups m05t at rlsk of being in poverty include: Larger Families Lone parent families M inority ethnic grou ps, in particular Pakistanl, Bangladeshi households, as well as Indian, Chinese and Black African Households People with disabilities People with caring responsibilities Part time workers People who are self-employed People living in rented accommodation Across Greater Manchester, more than 30% of children are living in poverty, and in some boroughs (Manchester, Oldham and Boltonl this number is more than 40%. Unfortunately, for most households Temporary Accommodation is almost never temporary, with households spending years in poor quality accommodation that does not meet thelr needs. Families a150 face ongoing uncertainty, with reports of them being moved multiple times with little to no notice. Wait times for suitable social housing properties are now measured in years, with the longest wait for a property at 27.3 years In Bolton. In 2024, GMCA estimated that Greater Manchester local authorities are spending in excess of £74.6 million each year renting temporary accommodation across the city region, with only 42% of this able to be recovered via Housing Benefit. Despite the hlgh nightly rates being charged, primarily by prlvate landlords, for each room, the standard of most temporary accommodation remains poor. Behlnd these figures is real consequences: mlssed meals, cold homes, and fewer opportunities to thrive. Si milarly, many worklng families struggled to make ends meet, despite being In employment. In- work poverty, driven by low wages, insecure contracts, and hlgh housing and energy costs, left thousands unable to cover even the basics. COMPANY NUM@ER: 09490223 PAGE S CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority IGMCAI undertakes a regular Resident's Survey, which Sncludes questlon5 about the cost of living. At the start of 2024, 59% of residents felt that the cost of living had increased agaln over the past month, with more than a third of respondents struggling to afford housing and energy costs. In July 2024, we saw a wave of far-right provoked disorder sparked by a traglc event in Southport where the attacker was falsely labelled as a Muslim asylum seeker. In Greater Manchester, we saw incidents of aggression and violence, primarily targeted at immigrant communities, including our participants living in hotels in Manchester. DISPLACEMENT, DISCONNECTION, AND DISADVANTAGE The rise in anti-i mmigrant rhetoric continues to be of concern, particularly as charities are not immune from being targeted by members of the public, Another group who are facing long stays in temporary accommodation are Asylum Seekers, many of whom are house In poor quallty hotel accommodation across the city-region. Mental health, loneliness, and social isolation worsened across many groups. The waiting lists for mental health support mean that more grassroots, faith and community based groups are supporting people who previously would have been accessing professional mental health support. Our approach has always been to help people "wait well" and maintain their mental health whilst waiting for professional interventions, however for many people they are waiting longer and longer for a service that has fewer and fewer resources. GTM services have seen a significant increase in the number of asylum seekers accessing our services. The large majority are living in hotels across the city- region, with the largest concentrations of people being housed in and around Manchester City Centre. Asylum seekers are also moved regularly, and many are moved across the country with little to no notice. In late 2022, the Government pledged to clear the asylum backlog, with additional resources put into the Home Office to speed up decision making. As we move into 2024, we are now experiencing the wider impact of this policy a5 there was an unprecedented increase in the the number of new refugees (those who have recently had a positive decision from the Home Office) experiencing precarious housing or street homelessness. Older people in particular faced growing isolation, with cuts to local transport, ongoing closures of social and community venues, and underfunded adult social care making connection more difficult than ever. For many, poverty wasn't just about income, it was a poverty of relationships, of identity, of opportunity. Greater Manchester, along with other urban areas, continue to be a place that new refugees want to come and live, and so many of the new refugees who are street homeless in Manchester were living elsewhere when they received their refugee status, Unfortunately this means that, unless they are medically vu Inerable, they are unlikely to be eligible for statutory support from the local authority. Mislnformatlon regarding the housing system in the U K is a major issue within this cohort. Whilst people are in the asylum system, there is almost no face-to- face support offered, and as a result people are poorly informed about the realities of the UK housing market and the limited accommodation options available. OLUNTEERS EEDED ITo•indout O. morg scbn the OB ¢od or viÉlt: Discussions continue within the VCFSE sector about the appropriate time at which to broach this subject with asylum seekers and how we better prepare people for the realities of the housing situation in the UK. In the meantime, public and voluntary sector services are currently trying to meet the demand for housing support that has skyrocketed across GM. COMPANY NUMBER: og490223 PAG ER,. 1167704

THE PRESSURE ON THE CHARITY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR Across the charity and community sector, organisatlons faced rising demand but dwindllng resources. Inflation is pushing up the cost of running services, whilst funding has remained Static or declined In real terms. Multl-year grants are scarce, and short-term funding cycles Ss leaving many charities, including GTM in a constant state of f irefighting. Many charities have been overwhelmed by rlslng caseloads, and higher levels of demand from people with more complex needs, and GTM has seen this within our services. OUR IMPACT IN 2024 While the need for support rose sharply, the pool of available volunteers shrank significantly particularly among younger and working-age adults. As a result, there has been a need to create additional paid roles to fill the gap left by volunteers, however funding staff roles continues to be a challenge. Similarly, Recruitment and retention became harder across the sector, as burnout is rising and wages failed to compete with the public or private sectors. 665 169 individuals accessed our Lifeskllls sessions In 2024 people tralned in Trauma 41 Awareness Level I STANDING FORM IN THESTORM 69 64 Places ofwelcome open each week in Greater Manchester In this climate, the work we did in 2024 wa5 more important, and more difficult, than ever. We operated as both a lifeline and a listening ear, helping people navigate the material hardship they were facin& while also offering spaces for connection, dignity, and hope. We did this alongside a network of dedicated volunteers, committed partners, and other communlty organisations who share our belief in a fairer, kinder society. We adapted, we innovated, and we held firm in the face of adversity. people trained as Trauma Informed Community Practltioners 48 £227,000+ active Wayflnder Partlclpants supported to maintaln tenancies saved collectively by Soclal Super Market members The year reminded us that poverty is not just about lack of money, it is about the fraying of safety nets, the erosion of belonging, and the loss of voice. Our role, now more than ever, is to help rebuild those foundations: with food, with friendship, with advocacy, and with care. Representatives from 106 loo% of Wayfinder partlclpants felt respected, understood and cared for organtsations attended 2024 GMHAN Events COMPANY NUMBER: 094 1 0223 PAGE 7 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

LIFESKILLS Our Lifeskills programme has grown and developed throughout 2024, and as a result we have been able to reach out and support more individuals who have experienced homelessness or multiple disadvantaee. We continue to deliver a range of weekly activity and wellbeing sessions, Including Philosophy, Football, Water-sports, Indoor Tennls, SwlmlGym Sesslons and a community meal. In 2024 we launched a new programme of gardening sessions with Ju5tLife, a charity who support people living in temporary accommodation. These 5e5sion5 were very well received, and we hopeto secure some fundingto continue these in 2025. Our football session is now primarily attended by asylum seeker5, many of whom are resident in hotels nearby. This change In demographlc has brought with it some challenges around language and culture. However, our staff have worked hard to identify the specific support need5 of individuals, provide tailored support and signpost to specialist provision. GTM have been able to support individuals to create more stability in their lives even whilst their housing situation is temporary - a551sting with accessing health provision, supporting with benefit claim5 and liaising with housing providers. We have also built P051tive working relationships Wlth other organisation5, helping pool knowledge and resources to respond to increasing need. The severe shortage in move on options for refugees. once they have received a positive decision from the Home Office, means that many new refugees are faclng street homelessness. As a consequence of this, GTM are now explorlng options around emergency winter accommodation for new refugees, and other longer-term projects to accommodate this cohort. 620 665 This year we launched a new series of walking and cultural visit 5e55ions, in partnership with the Booth Centre. Visits included the Imperial War Museum North, the Manchester Jewish Museum, the David Hockney Exhibition at Aviva Studios, Heaton Park, National Football Museum, Museum of Science & Industry, People's History Museum, Bowker Value and Blackley Forre5t, Chetham's School of Muslc. of participants have experience of the asylum system individuals accessed our Lifeskills sessions In 2024 Our participants were also invited to watch the Davis Cup, which took place in Manchester in September. Thanks to our ongoing partnership with MCRactive, we were able to give some of our football particlpants tickets to Manchester Unlted and Manchester City matches. l ivould have been sot at home feelin low, but I have come here today to this wonderful place. I will take loads ofphotos on myphone ond con look ot them when I feel down RHS Bridgwater Walk Partlclpant ?? COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE NUMBER.. I

WAYFINDER Our Wayfinder Programme continued to offer 1-2-1 holistic support to people who are or have experienced homelessness. Wayflnder is our relational homelessness project, working to provide client led support to individuals who have experlenced homeles5nes5, temporary or insecure accommodation. Whilst this programme was initially created as a move-on support programme for the guests in our night shelter programme, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that our night shelters closed and the launch of the programme was delayed. The pandemic, and the cost of living crisi5 that followed, brought rapid and drastric change to the homelessness landscape In Greater Manchester, with the A Bed Every Night Programme becomlng exclusively single room accommodation combined with a Significant increase in the number of people in temporary accommodation. Move on accommodation became more dlfficult to Secure and so the cohort for whom Wayfinder was designed were primarily stuck in various forms of temporary accommodation with no end in sight. This stagnation in the system has meant that our Criteria of supporting people movlng on from homelessness In secure accommodation (to help them maintain their tenancies and stop the cycle of homelessness, has had to be tweaked. With support now offered to people living in temporary accommodation, as well a5 those at risk of homelessness. WAYFINDER Supporting people to live well and leave homelessness behind loo% 67¥0 of partlclpants felt respected, understood and cared for Another change that we have had to make a5 a result of the changing world post-pandemic is that the number of "low needs" referrals, who would then laccording to the original programme specificationl be matched with a volunteer mentor was significantly lower than we expected. What we've seen 15 that people with high support needs, who have complex histories and are seen as "in priority need" are being rehoused. and that these are the individuals who are being referred into Wayfinder. As a result, our staff have had to work with our participants for longer, helping to unravel complex situations that would be beyond the remit of a volunteer mentor. saw improved emotional well- belng 48 active participants in the Wayfinder programme improved their long-term housing situation The other area of growth In demand we've seen withln the Wayfinder programme is the number of new refugees needing support. The National Accommodation Network lan umbrella organlsation for frontline organisations working with refugees and asylum seekers) reported that there has been a 99% increase in •1 refugee homelessness in the UK. Whilst refugees often have lower support needs (although mental health is an area of concern for this cohort), they often need *¥-" significant help to navigate systems here in the UK. There is a lot of misinformation about housing and benefits, as well uncertainty around right to work and recruitment practices. As such, this is a clear area of potential growth for the Wayfinder programme and one where volunteers can play a meaningful role. The significant rise in the number of refugee5 who are experiencing street homelessness las a result of getting their status and being evicted from thelr Home Office provided accommodation) has led GTM to become Involved in conversations about how to help fill this gap in provision. Very few of this cohort are owed a duty, as they are not con51dered to be vulnerable and therefore in priority need, and a signlficant proportion were living elsewhere in England when they received a decision, meaning that they do not have a 'local connection. to a Greater Manchester local authorlty. At the end of 2024, GTM was in disCU55ions with Manchester City Council, Mustard Tree and the Boaz Trust to explore both emergency and longer term accommodation options for this cohort and we hope to launch a sultable project In 2025. Ip Il/ COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 9 HARITY NyW4Eth. Ii 704

TRAUMA INFORMED PRACTICE Throughout 2024 we delivered three types of training focused on upskill grassroots, faith and community leaders in their understanding of trauma, and how to implement a trauma informed approach in their projects and organisations. The training was designed and delivered by our Mental Health Development Worker, who was a trained Art Psychotherapist with a number of years experience of working with grassroots movements In the North. As a result, our tralnlng Included practical advice on how to build and malntaln appropriate boundaries, how to practice self-care and create spaces for reflective and supportive practice. However, once we launched the training, we found It difficult to get clergy to sign up and engaEe with the training, and found that the lay Inot ordained) leaders were more likely to take up the training offer. Havlng spoken again to clergy in our networks, we have found that prioritising training that is not mandatory can be a real challenge for clergy who feel they are being pulled in so many different directions and keeping so many different plates spinning. Our training was offered for free to grassroots leader5, ensuring that finance was not a barrier to engagement and learning. As a result of the quality and delivery of the training, we were also commissioned by a range of VCFSE partners to deliver bespoke training to their staff and volunteers. Acknowledging that many grassroots community and faith leaders often feel i501ated, all training participants were also invited to join our Community of Learning, which included an onllne reflective safe space that offered a chance for partlcipants to discuss issues they were facing locally and provided an opportunity to share new resources and best practices. The Impact Report for our training programme made the following recommendations.. Trauma Informed Practice should be mandatory across VCFSE organisations, akin to SafeEuarding to ensure that trauma-awarene55 15 integrated into everyday practice. Creation of more reflective spaces where people engaged in community work can access peer support would help combat feelings of isolation. Creating and delivering training that was accessible and engaging was a key aim, ensuring that the materials were not overly academic or scientific, but also giving people a good grounding in the phy51ological and psychological impacts of trauma. Development of Restorative Practice training, to help participants reconcile difficult past experiences. Additional training on setting and maintaining boundaries would be beneficial, particularly for clergy and faith leaders who find it difficult to separate personal and professional relationships in the community. One of the main groups we intended to targeted with our training was clergy and church leaders within the Church of England. In designing this project. we had a number of conversations with clergy, many of whom were struggling wlth a range of issues linked to trauma - the trauma of working with people who exhibit challenging or chaotic behaviour, the secondhand or vicarious trauma they were experiencing when supporting people who had experlenced Significant trauma, and the risk of burnout as a result of the intensity of this type of work. Comprehenslve training in dynarnic risk assessment and risk management for faith and community groups who are working with people with complex needs, so help them handle these challenge5 safely and effectively. ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, RAMSBOTTOM The volunteers at st Andrew's Church in Ramsbottom were hosting a afternoon drop in welcome and cafe project. They found that they were coming across more and more people who had complex lives and significant mental health needs. Two of their volunteer leaders attended our Trauma Informed Training ILeve15 1 and 21 and joined our Community of Practice for ongoing support. They gave us the following feedback.. On a praclical level, troumo-oworeness training encourages us to look beyond Surface beli(Jviours. Instead of reocting in)n7ediotely to wliat we see, we cultivate curioslty ai?d a willii?gness to understand Lvhy people pre5e17t tl?en75elves in certoin ways. Thi5 shift in perspective teaches us not to be reoctive but prooctive, recognising tl)at people's actions often 5teni from past experiences. It's about cre(Jting a compossionote and safe envir017ment for everyone. 169 69 people trained in Trauma Awareness Level I people trained as Trauma Informed Community Practltioners 97% 94% IVTr.'DNES AITERNOIIN DRnp-IN r.AFÉ 3.00pm - 4.30pm of partlclpants reported Improved knowledge & understandlng of trauma of partlclpants felt capable of Implementlng a trauma aware approach Inthelr group or organlsatlon Trouino informed practice should be inte£rored into the life of the whole chiircl). COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 10 CHARITY

ART & WELLBEING PROJECT Building on the success of our Art studio project in 2023, in 2024, we delivered an °Art In Actlon" programme in partnerships with the Booth Centre. We know that art can give anyone a volce. When the group was asked to create banners and T- shirts related to campaigns, they felt passionate about, the results were deeply moving. Thi5 led to a collective banner-making project inspired by one participant's design, "Worth More Than They Say.. Others added their own designs through stitching, creating a collaborative artwork. GTM staff also invlted additional participants and groups, including JustLlfe and St. Paul's Church in Withington, to contribute to the banner. The banner is now on permanent display at the Booth Centre with discussion5 around it being exhibited at The People's History Museum. o MOR'E THAN 66 GTM h05 had phenomenal impact at the Centre, creotin£ wonderfully calm and safe environment where everyone feels supported to express themselves, both creutively and in conversation. 97% of participonts, when sui'veyed, soy thot they felt increased confidence and soci(Jl connection ofter taking p(Jrt ii? octivities at the Centre, which only emphosises GTM 5ki11s at n?aking people feel heard (Ind connected througii their art. The bani?er project 15 of purticular note, os it involved orgu17is(il'ions from across Gieuter Manchester ond stafr worked tirele551y with people to produce on empowering representotioi? of tlie con?munal art of the Booth Centre and GTM. 99 ENOUtskl ErlDU(rW ChoOFCS l• b HaM¢I¢$s fO%UqA FREE Ttr,: RieH uiiilE' I I[=: QAW.. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 11 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

SOCIAL SUPER MARKETS CHURCH OFTHE APOSTLES, MILES PLATTING SOCIAL - MARKET@ ER 90 new Soclal Super Market members in Mlles Platting In 2024, our Social Super Market in Miles Platting Continued to be a vital 5UPPOrt for local residents, offering access to affordable food and household essentials at a time when many households are feeling the pressure of rlslng living costs. Throughout the year, the Social Super Market wa5 accessed more than 5,000 times, helping residents make their budgets go further. We estimate that our members collectively saved more than £200,000 over the course of the year-money that could irbstead be spent on heating, rent, or other essentials. 76 But the Social Super Market is more than just a place to shop. It's a community hub, a welcoming space where people connect, support one another, and get involved in building a stronger neighbourhood. Our mlssion is to reduce food waste, tackle food povertyi and bring the community together-and 2024 was a powerful example of that In action. We hosted a range of events to help strengthen community ties, including a Communlty Clean- Up Day supported by partners Mitie, Jigsaw Homes, and Manchester City Councll. Their time, too15, and teamwork helped us support local people to tidy up the neighbourhood and bring a renewed 5en5e of pride to the area. Volunteers have also played a huge role this year. As well as our regular volunteers, without whom this project wouldn't be possible, Teams from Virgin Media. Gallagher, Premier Foods, WSP, and others have generously given their time to sort donations, portlon food, distribute leaflets, pick litter, decorate for Christmas and lend a hand wherever it was needed. Their contributions have not only supported our operations-they've helped foster a genuine sense of community ownership and solidarity. Our Soclal Super Market volunteers were finalists in the 2024 Be Proud Awards, and the team were able to attend the award ceremony and celebrate the amazing achievements of volunteers from all across Manchester. We are proud of the role the Social Super Market plays in Miles Platting. As we look ahead, we remain committed to deepening our impact, reducing waste, and helping local people thrive. people chose to "Pay It Fornard. and cover a free shop forsomeone In need 120- 150 households supported each week WENDY'S VOLUNTEERING STORY Wendy* had been supported by our partners at the Church of the Apostles for many years, providlng her with food and other essentials, however she had never been inside the building. Wendy suffered from severe anxlety and depression and was incredibly nervous around other people. In particular, she struggled with noise and crowd5. When the Social Super Market was launched, Wendy flnally ame into the building. She struggled being around other people and so we worked out when our quietest time was, and encouraged her to come then. Wendy slowly opened up to us, telling us about her life and the things she was struggling with. She started helping out around the place, making su£gestions about how we could improve things. She built a really great. supportive relationship with our staff and started to volunteer. Initially she preferred to be in the back room, sorting donation5 and staying out of the busy spaces. Fast forward two years, and Wendy is now a core member of the team. She 15 also fantastic with our members, and they really open up to her. She is a staunch advocate for our services. encouraging people to ask for help as early as possible, and emphasising thatwe can be trusted. Wendy is one of a number of members of the Social Super Market who have become volunteers, and the personal growth we have seen. partlcularly in their self-confidence and self-esteem, in these indivlduals has been remarkable. CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704 Save Money Tackle Food V¥aste Support your local community +• 09490223 PAG 12

RE:DISH, STOCKPORT GOOD STUFF In partnership wlth Re'.dish in Reddish, Stockport, we developed our second Social Super SOCIAL SUPER MARKET Market project, known as the "Good Stuff" Supermarket. The project opened in June 2024. Inltially to volunteers and members of Re:dish groups, who helped trial the systems. Like our existing Social Super Market, the Re-dish project gets the large majority of their food from Fareshare Greater Manchester, with additional donations from Parfetts. They also purchase in stock from Parfetts and Bookers when necessary. The only criteria for membership is that they must have a Reddish or Heaton Norris post code.The project is open Wednesdays and Fridays between 11am and 3pm and is based out of the Re:dish Hub. The demographic of member5 at the Re-dish project is distinctly different to that of our original project, with large majority of members being older adults from single person hou5ehold5, Wlth only 30% of their members being from household5 Wlth children. The Good Stuff project provlded a total of 1,290, savlng local residents an estimated £27,000 by the end of December2024. 215 members by the end of 2024 33 people chose to "Paylt Forward" and cover a free shop for someone facing food crisis 50 households supported each week, saving a total of £27,000 by Dec 2024. PLACES OF WELCOME th In 2024, the Places of Welcome network celebrated its 10 anniversary, having been launched in Birmingham in 2015. The first Place of Welcome launched in Greater Manchester at Rochdale Parish Church in August 2016, and the network has grown significantly since then. Places of Welcome continue to have a profound impact both on their communities, and on those people who attend them. Volunteers who run their local Place of Welcome bring their skllls, experience and knowledge each week, helping build communlty In their neighbourhoods. Places ofwelcome opening each week in Greater Manchester 64 The findings from the national Place of Welcome snapshot surveys, suggest that there are an average of five volunteers participating each week at Places of Welcome venues, and that each Place of Welcome has an estimated 27 visitors each week. As such, we estimate that the Place of Welcome network rnobilises 320 volunteers across Greater Manchester, offering morethan 30,000 hours of volunteering time each year. Whilst we do not currently have fundlng to develop the Places of Welcome network, we have continued to respond to questions from existing venue5, and enquiries from new venues wantingto join the Place of Welcome network. Placesof Welcome mobilises 320 VolUntee￿acrOSS Greater Manchester 1,728 peoplesupported acrossthe Places of Welcome COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 13 CHARITY NUM8ER'. 1167704

GREATER MANCHESTER HOMELESSNESS ACTION NETWORK At the start of January 2024 we launched our new Sprint structure for our task groups, aligning their work with the quarterly network event5, creating more synergy acro55 the network. Revlew of the GM Homelessness Preventlon Strategy The GMHAN co-authored the Greater Manchester Homele55ne55 Prevention Strategy in 2020121, a process that created the GM Jokers - a team of people with lived experience of systemic trauma who were trained to lead and facilitate Legislative Theatre. In 2024, the GMHAN joined force5 Wlth the GM Jokers again to review the Prevention Strategy vla a three-part series of events held across Greater Manchester that brought together key stakeholders to examine the Impact of the strategy, where the plan has been successfully implemented, and where problems Wlthin the system still remaln. Crlmlnal Justlce System In March 2024, the GMHAN delivered it's first event. which looked at the criminal justice System and homelessness preventlon. Th15 Involved bringing together partners from Probation, the Prison Services, and other specialist service providers Imany of whom had not been involved in the network before) and creating an interesting an engaging event. The event included workshops that unpicked different aspects of the criminal Justlce system, and involved people with lived experience of both homele5sne55 and the criminal justice system who were able to tell their Stories and highlight the ways in which the system could change to prevent future harm. The event was attended by over 100 people from organi5ations across Greater Manchester. Trauma Informed Pollclng Following on from the event on the Criminal Justice system and the discussions and presentation5 on the day, the task groups focu5 was on Trauma Informed Policing. The GMHAN facilitated di5CU55ions with the Manchester Street Engagement Hub, hosted at Mustard Tree. The Street Engagement Hub is a multi-agency partnership that brings together Greater Manchester Police with a range of cross-sector partners to engage with people who were involved in street-begging. The task groups reached out to police officers, visited the hub and spoke to people with lived experience to evaluate what made the hub and the approach of the police officers involved distinct. The task groups but together a well researched. robust 51ide deck that they will continue to Use to influence policy within GMP, but also in conversations With other boroughs where thi5 work could be replicated. Women's Experlence of Homelessness In July, the GM HAN delivered a full network event at Stretford Public Hall looking at women's experience of homelessness. The network recognised that women's experience of homelessness is distinctly different to men, and that they are less likely to be visibly homeless, meaning that their experiences can be overlooked. The event brought together a range of different stories and perspectives, and created a space where we could discuss changes we can all make to ensure women are better supported. The event Included workshops on the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, the impact of child removal on women in housing, the new Gendered Len5 Framework from Homeless Link and an exploration of how the sector can better understand the Impact of domestic violence on issues relating to housing and homelessness. This event has led to an ongoing piece of work around the Women's Rough Sleeping Census, bringing women who have experienced rough sleeping together wlth representative5 from GMCA and local authorltles to explore how the census could be delivered differently, with questions being reworded to be more trauma informed and to conslder spaces where wornen feel safe and supported to have these conversations. Representatives from 106 organisations attended 2024 GMHAN Events Chlldren & Famlly Homelessness The Shared Health Foundation have been involved In the GMHAN for a number of years, and are unique in that thelr focus is on children and families experlencing homelessne55. With the significant rise in the number of families livlng in temporary accommodation, the GMHAN felt this was a vital topic to address, bringing together a range of experts and partners, highlighting the particular risks and difficulties facing homeless famllies, but also demonstrating the impact of some of the campaigns that members of the GMHAN, including the Shared Health Foundation. have been a part of and the difference that these campaigns are making to the experiences of families and children. ".FamTllés' COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 14 CHARITY NUM8

Expanslon of Llved Experlence Involvement In 2024, we secured funding from the Lloyds Bank Foundation for a new role within the GMHAN Team. This role was co-designed by people with Lived Experience to have a focu5 on supporting people with lived experience of homelessness to engage with the work of the GMHAN, specifically around issue5 relating to emergency and temporary accommodation. Our Llved Experlence Coordinator started in August, and immediately set up a new Lived Experience group who meet regularly. A5 we move in 2025, we are exploring how we ensure that all GM HAN spaces are accessible to people with Ilved experlence, and how we can offer a programme of trainlng and development opportunities for this group. Feedback from GMHAN Events 15 thly yourllrsttlm• at a GMHAN N&￿Ork event? Do you think the new per50nlpeople yo havo mat will le8d to new future coll8bor8tlonlworktog8thor7 Do you feel that you galned now Inslghts or knowledge Ihatwlll benelSt your work andlor bgnefitthe people you support? 19 67Y• Y•• 71 8OY• THANK YOU TO THE ORGANISATIONS WHO ARE MEMBERS OFTHE GMHAN COORDINATION GROUP ORACTION GROUP CO-CHAIRS Pathlinder GMCA GREATER P4ANCHÉsfER COMBINED AUTHORITY Ji Justlife dp Unllmiied Poieniial shareci, health A k Manchester Methodists GREATER MANCHESTER MAYOR'S CHARITY fuLindaLiuii Seeknng. serving, Sharing Christ Th(t HOMEIESSNESS I SHELTER iI?6NK Housing First OPORA I TRAFFORD ack on track > COUNCIL EGG chan9ing lives through learnins Engage. Grow. Go. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 15 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

SOCIAL HOMES FOR MANCHESTER Following discussions about the need for more social housing In Miles Platting. GTM, along with other partners supported the community to host an event and march to draw attention to the issue. Speaking with other charity and community leaders, we realised that these conver5atlons were happening in communities all across Manchester and that there was a real appetite for doing something meaningful around increasing the supply of housing for social rent in Manchester. HouslH¢ foRALI I Our partners at CLASS, led by Dr Sophie King, brought a wide range of stakeholders together to explore the launch of a movement for housing justice in Manchester, with the creation of a campaign, a coalition and a commission. SOCIAL HOMES FOR MANCHESTER The Soclal Homes for Manchester Coalition Launched in February 2024 as a coalltlon of community a550ciations, charities, think tanks, academics and social justice organisations focused on accelerating the number of social homes that are created in Manchester by 2030 and ensuring this Is done in an environmentally sustainable way. A Coolltlon Workinslor Housingjustice In Munchester GTM were able to support the coalition with expertise around homele5sne5s and housing (particularly thanks to our Homeless Services Manager who worked for many years in the social housing sector), a5 well as Wlth the time and expertise required to design and build a new website Isocialhomes4mcr.org.ukl and to create logos and promotional materials. In May 2024, we launch the f irst edition of the campaign booklet, which was written by members of the coalition to outline the asks to Manchester City Council and to provide evidence as to why our asks are both necessary and achievable. The asks centred on an Increase In the percentage of social homes included in all new housing developments, and ensuring stronger public accountability and scrutiny CAMPAI INFORMATI BOOKLET The Coalitlon recognised the need to not only lobby locally, but abo look to influence national policy. As such, the Social Housing Commission launched in September 2024, chaired bythe Rt Rev'd David Walker, Bishop of Manchester. The objectives of the commission are.. To synthesize an evidence base for understanding the causes, character, and potential solutions to the current social and sustainable housing crisis in Manchester and nationally. To co-create a set of practical, evidence-based, and financially robust recommendations for how to address the social and 5UStainable housing crisis in Manchester and nationally. To advocate and influence effectively for the adoption and implementation of our recommendations at neighbourhood, city, city-regional, and national scales. To take action to ensure communities across the city are better informed about lil social and sustainable housing and planning policy and finance, and lill the role they can play in addressing the cr1515. WRITE TO YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR The Commission is made up of sector experts from Housing Associations and charltie5, a5 well as academics from a range of northern universltie5, and people with lived experience of social housing. In November 2024, the Commission published its first report, "Why we need more sustalnable homes for social rent" which was launched at a Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords. The Ir. report included five urgent policy asks, which were outlined to MPS and Members of the House of Lords. The asks are to reinvest in soclal housing, to reform planning to prioritise sustainable social rent in affordable housing delivery, to rethink the 'Right to Buy,, to retrofit long-term empty homes for sustainable social rent, and to embed community voice and ownership into the planning system. COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 16 CHARITY UMBER.. 1167704

BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES Our work with individual communltles and churches across Greater Manchester continues to be an area where we want to secure additional funding and resource. We have developed a new programme that look5 at Revitalising Church Based Social Justice projects, helping to build Stronger communities, with churches as anchor organisations withln those communities, meetlng the needs of local people and walking alongside them. ST CUTHBERT'S CHURCH, MILES PLATTING The Parish of St Cuthbert's, Miles Platting is the 34, most deprived parish in England. Nearly 40°h of children live in poverty, more than 50% of pensioners Ilve In poverty and life expectancy is nearly io years less than the wealthiest areas of the Diocese of Manchester. The parish sits within the most deprived ward in Manchester and the most economically inactive. The stats are stark and looking at the data within the context of increasing gentrification and loss of key service5, community assets and social housing, you would be forgiven for thinking that the future of Miles Platting is bleak. However, In amongst a community struggling, the role of the church has never been stronger or more essential. St Cuthbert's was built in the late 1960$, and like many churches and other community buildings built in the 1960$ and 1970s. they used new building methods and materials in a drive for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. As a result. St Cuthbert'5 has not aged as gracefully as older buildings with more robust materlals and construction methods. Despite efforts from the congregation over many years, the building was difficult and expensive to maintain. with water egress both through the walls and roof being the main cause for concern, with questionable rainwater systems and roof detailing contributing to the shortened lifespan of the building. GTM has been supporting the PCC and the Community Association (Miles Platting Community and Age Friendly Network) to develop a plan for the redevelopment of thls site, to create a sustainable church and community asset for the future. We've set up a new charity, St Cuthberts Communities Together, with trustees nominated by both the PCC and MPCAN, who will be creating a robust business plan to take this scheme forward, supported by local professionals and expert5. HOLY TRINITY CHURCH & COMMUNITY CENTRE, ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE GTM was approached by the Area Dean of Oldham and Ashton regarding a complex situation in which the Diocese of Manchester needed to close a number of churches in Ashton-under-Lyne, but one of these church building5 is home to an amazing community project IHTCCCI. This project specialises in empowering and building the confidence of women in the local community. The Diocese wa5 looklng for solutions that would allow the project to continue to grow and thrive, whilst also allowing for the closure of the church building. Following initial meetings with the Area Dean. the Archdeacon, as well as the staff and management committee of the project, we put together a proposal that looked to establish the church project as its own CIO, and remove it from operating as part of the parish. This would mean that the parish no longer held the liability for the project, but also created a separate entity that could take on the long-term responsibility for the building and look to repair and refurbish the Grade 2* listed building for wider community use. GTM has written the Articles of Association for the new - cio, that help to maintain the link to the Parish of the Good Shepherd (whilst removing their liability) and has 5UPPOrted existing members of the management committee to put together an initial Board of Trustees with the skills and experience to drive forward this project. HTCCC has secured three years core funding from the lottery, and we are now working with the Diocesan Registrar to explore options for the future of the building as well as supporting them to seek funding for new development manager to oversee the development of a three-year strategy and business plan, including diversifying their income streams, and the refurbishment and redevelopment of the building. CI41kRITY NUMBER.. 116770

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SOCIALJUSTICE AUTHORISED LAY MINISTRY COURSE ATTHE DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER For a number of years we have delivered an elective course as part of the Dloce5e of Manchester's Authorised Lay Ministry IALMI Programme. Whilst thls work has been unfunded, we continued to find resource to deliver it as we consider it to be an important part of our mission as a charity and to ensure that social justice was seen to be an important part of the mission of the church. This year we were faced with a dilemma, with our lowest numbers of people signing up to the course, but each individual being incredlbly committed to social Ju5tSce. The Lay Ministry Officer, who coordlnate5 the ALM programme, expressed interest in developlng more resources to allow the courses to Include more self-study elements and reached out to see if th15 is something we would be interested In piloting. As such, we re-developed the course to be 5elf-paced course delivered through a combinatlon of existing webinars, along with a study booklet and some visits to existing parish projects. COURSE BOOKLET The aims of the course were: To give participant5 an understanding of the major challenges facing communities in the UK today, and how the church can work with other partners to respond appropriately. To enable participants to understand why fighting for social justice is a vital part of the Christian faith and the mission of the church. To introduce participants to examples of best practice across the Diocese and offer learnlng opportunities. The course included a session on 'Responding to Your Own Context, delivered by the Head of Serving from the Diocese of Manchester, who talked our participants about the map and statistical resources available to them and how to use them to inform their mission. We also delivered our Trauma Informed Places and Spaces session, supporting partSclpants to understand what trauma is, how it impacts on behaviour and how we can create projects and spaces that aretrauma informed. The webinar resources covered toplcs including'Know Your Church, Know Your Neighbourhood., a way for churches think about themselves in relation to the local communities they seek to serve, 'Starine and Running a Place of Welcome,, which explored hospitality and belonging, 'How to Bulld Financial Resilience,, 'Introduction to Social Enterprise,, 'Welcoming & Supportlng Refugees,, a 'Facilitated Conversations Masterclass, and 'Recruiting, Managing and Retaining Good Volunteers,. Each of these webinars was run by an expert in their relevant areas. Each session Included 'Link Work, that gave participants the opportunity to reflect on the content of the webinar, and conslder how it relates to the work and plans for their own parish. LEE, COMMUNITY ALM ATTONGE, RHODES AND ALKRINGTON A few years back we started to get some asylum seekers regularly attending the church, so a plan was put in place to offer them some 5UPPOrt and care. I volunteered to get involved, initially asthe key holder, opening up, brewing up and locking p, but as time went on151owly became more involved and startedjolning In on some of the other activlties. One day. my vlcar took me to one slde and asked If I would consider ALM training. I was Initially surprlsed she asked me but as we looked through the ¢ourse prospectus together the communSty coursejumped out as St involved many of the new thlngs I was Involved in. Therè is so much to thls course that I can commend. It Is incredibly Informatlve, challenging lin a healthy way) and glves some real eye-opening Insight5 in to the difference churches can make in thelr local community. The course tutors have a wealth of knowledge and experlence to share, and the field trlps to local church projects hlghllght some of the brllllant communlty work already belng done around the dlocese. Since finishingthe course, l continue my ministry worklng wlth asylum seekers and feel much more confident about doing this. I've also been considering how our Church can help wlth the fallout created by the removal of the Wlnter Fuel Allowance and the effect that thls wlll have on the elderly and vulnerable In our communlty. I'm currently researchlng local authority grants and puttlng a plan together for the church explorSng how we can use our bulldlng as a warni and safe space for locals overthe Winter months. I would hlghly recommend this course to anyone who has a heart to see their church become a place of securlty, Inclusion, heallng and sanctuary wlthln their comrnunitles. Thls course wlll equlp you to make a difference. and wlll give you plenty of ideas, resources and insplration that you can pinch to use in your own context. You wlll also meet loads of amazing peoplel COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 18 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

FINANCIAL REVIEW The charity'5 incoming resources forthe period ending 31 December2024 were £372,070. The charity's expenditureforthe period ending 31 December2024 was £387,199. The charity moved into 2025 with unrestricted funds of E41,389 which are allocated to our core overheads. Securing long-term core funding continued to be a major challenge. The charlty also has £164,902 of funds restrlcted for use on the running and development of speciflc projects and services. We continue to be grateful to the Diocese of Manchester who provide office space. acces5 to meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, printing and reception support as a gift-in-kind. We are also thankful to the Church of the Apostles in Miles p￿tting for partnering with us on the development of our first Social Super Market and for the access to additional office space. Reserve Policy The trustees are constantly reviewing the charity's objectives and aim to maintain liquid reserves to the equivalent of at least six months Ibut no more than one yearl unrestricted cash expenditure. The unrestricted reserves as at 31 December 2024 show £41,389. Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on Thursday 18th September 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Rev'd Canon Grace Thomas COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 19 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER Independent examlnerfs report to the trustees of Greater Together Manchester I'the companVI I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having sat15fied myselfthat the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charitls accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l.In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnees statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: l. accountlng records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view whlch is not a matter consldered as part of an independent examination. or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A J Syddall .A., F.C.A. Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales P B Syddall & Co Grafton House 81 Chorley Old Road Bolton Lancashire BL13AJ 20 September 2025 COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 20 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2024 Restricted 2024 Unrestricted 2024 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes Donations & Legacies 298,802 30,908 329,710 185,493 Management Fees 42,360 42,360 54,051 Total 298,802 73,268 372,070 239,544 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charltable Actlvltles Homeless Services 194,711 194,711 171,192 Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 48,395 48,395 45,016 Mental Health 17,078 17,078 22,836 Places of Welcome 2,279 2,279 9,432 Social Super Market 60,190 60,190 41,693 Core Programme Costs 22,186 22,186 13,701 Project Management 42,360 42,360 54,051 Total 322,653 64,546 387,199 357,921 NET INCOME 123,8511 8,722 115,1291 1118,377) RECONCILATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 188,753 32,667 221,420 339,797 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 164,902 41,389 206,291 221,420 COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 21 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

BALANCE SHEET AT ECEMBER 2024 Restricted Unrestricted 2024 2024 2024 Total 2023 Total Notes FIXED ASSETS Computer Equipment 3,990 3,990 3,273 Less Depreciation on Computer Equipment 12,1651 12,1651 19701 Total Flxed Assets 1,825 1,825 2,303 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 1,000 1,000 193 Petty Cash Cash at Bank 162,436 39,678 202,114 217,719 .Prepayments 2,497 2,497 2,139 Total Current Assets 163,436 42,175 205,611 220,051 LIABILITIES: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Amounts falling due within one year (359) 17861 11,1451 (9341 Total Current Llabllltles (359) (786) (1,1451 1934) NET CURRENT ASSETS 163,077 41,389 204,466 219,117 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABI LITIES 164,902 41,389 206,291 221,420 NET ASSETS 164,902 41,389 206,291 221,420 FUNDS Unrestrlcted Funds 41,389 32,667 Restricted Funds 164,902 188,753 TOTAL FUNDS 206,291 221,420 COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 22 CHARITY NUM8ER.. 1167704

BALANCE SHEET- CONTINUED AT I DECEMB 2024 The charitable company is entitled to exernption from audlt under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2024. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslbilities for: ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and bl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as appllcable to the charitaljle company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to charitable small companies. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on Thursday 18, September 2025 and were signed on its behalf by: Grace Thomas Ichairl Philip Cansdale (Trusteel The notes on pages 23- 31 form part of these financial statements. COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAfjE 23 CHARITY NUMBER: 1167704

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END31 DECEMBER 202 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the flnanclal statements The financial statements of the charitable company, whlch Is a public beneflt entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charitles SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: statement of Recommended Practice appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Flnancial Reportlng standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 (effective I January 2019),, Financial Reporting standard 102 'The Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financlal statements have been prepared under the hlstorical cost convention. Income All incomels recognised In the Statement of Flnancial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic beneflts will be required In settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used In accordance with the charitable objectives at the dlscretion of the trustees. Restrlcted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes withln the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the annual report. Penslon costs and other post-retlrement beneflts The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 24 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2024 2. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Trustees, expenses A total of £O12023- £01 was reimbursed to Trustees as expenses in the year. 3. STAFF COSTS 2024 Restricted Funds 2024 Unrestricted Funds 2023 Total Funds Gross Wages & Salaries 171,941 52,668 216,312 Pension Contributions 11,510 3,582 14,692 Employer's Natlonal Insurance Cost 11,244 4,556 14,663 Total Staff Costs 194,695 60,806 245,667 The average number of employees during the year was as follows: 2024 2023 Management & Development Homeless Services Social Super Market GMHAN Mental Health Places of Welcome No employees recelved emoluments in excess of £60,000. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 25 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2024 4. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Restricted 2023 Unrestricted 2023 2023 Total INCOMING RESOURCES Notes Donations & Legacies 177,767 7,726 185,493 Management Fees 54,051 54,051 Total 177,767 61,777 239,544 RESOURCES EXPENDED Charltable Actlvltles Homeless Services 171,192 171,192 Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 45,016 45,016 Near Neighbours Mental Health 22,836 22,836 Places of Welcome 9,432 9,432 Social Super Market 41,693 41,693 Core Programme Costs 13,701 13,701 Project Management 54,051 54,051 Total 290,169 67,752 357,921 NET INCOME (112,4021 15,9751 1118,3771 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 301,155 38,642 339,797 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 188,753 32,667 221,420 COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 26 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

1. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONEYEAR 2024 2023 Debtors & Prepayments 3,497 2,332

2. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUEWITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Independent Examlner's Fee 600 600 staff Expenses 545 344 1,145 934 COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 27 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

3. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024 Net movement in funds At 1.1.24 At 31.12.24 Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 32,667 8,722 41,389 Restrlcted Funds Homeless Services 176,506 153,2031 123,303 Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 112,4111 51,670 39,259 Mental Health 9,880 111,4561 11,576) Places of Welcome 3,013 12,279) 734 Social Super Market 11,765 18,5831 3,182 Subtotal 188,753 (23,8511 164,901 TOTAL FUNDS 221,420 115,129) 206,291 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Movement in Funds Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 73,268 64,546 8,722 Restrlcted Funds Homeless Services 141,507 194,711 153,203) Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 100,065 48,395 51,670 Mental Health 5,622 17,078 (11,456) Places of Welcome 2,279 12,279) Social Super Market 51,608 60,190 (8,5831 Subtotal 298,802 332,653 123,8511 TOTAL FUNDS 372,070 387,199 (15,129) COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAfjE 28 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

4. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2023 Net movement in funds CompaTatlves for movement In funds At 1.1.23 At 31.12.23 Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 38,642 15,9751 32,667 Restrlcted Funds Homeless Services 249,458 (72,9511 176,507 Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 5,728 118,1391 112,411) Mental Health 21,756 111,8761 9,880 Places of Welcome 12,445 19,4321 3,013 Social Super Market 11,768 131 11,765 Subtotal 301,155 1112,4011 188,754 TOTAL FUNDS 339,797 (118,377) 221,420 Incoming Resources Resources Expended Movement In Funds Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 61,777 67,752 (5,9751 Restricted Funds Homeless Services 98,241 171,192 172,9511 Greater Manchester Homelessness Action Network 26,877 45,016 118,139) Mental Health 10,960 22,836 (11,876) Places of Welcome 9,432 19,432) Social Super Market 41,690 41,693 13) Subtotal 177,768 290,169 1112,4011 TOTAL FUNDS 239,544 357,921 1118,377) COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 29 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

5. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Grace Thomas and Mark Davies, Trustees of Greater Together Manchester, are also Trustees of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance, which provides offlce space, access to meeting rooms, Wi-Fi, printing, and reception support to Greater Together Manchester. Helen Platts, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester until 21" May 2025, is the Diocesan Secretarylchief Operating Officer for the Manchester Dlocesan Board of Flnance and Philip Cansdale, Trustee of Greater Together Manchester from I" April 2025, is the Director of Mission and Mlnlstry for the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance.

6. VOLUNTEERS A total of £66512023- £1,212) was reimbursed to volunteers for expenses in the year. In accordance with FRS102 and the charities SORP IFRS1021 the economic contribution of volunteer5 IS not recognised In the accounts. COMPANY NUMBER.. 09490223 PAGE 30 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR END 31 DECEMBER 2024 INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS 2024 2023 Unrestrlcted Funds: General Donations 5,908 7,726 Management Fees 42,360 54,051 Grants 25,000 Restrlcted Funds: Barclays Community Football Fund (Sported Foundation) 1,000 Church Urban Fund 72,941 34,513 DLUHC (Night Shelter Transformatlon Fund) 58,568 70,000 GMCVO 3,500 Greater Manchester Mayor's Charlty 30,000 15,000 Groundwork- Tesco Bags of Help 1,000 LidlGrants 280 800 Lloyds Bank Foundation 49,087 Manchester Actlve 620 Manchester City Council (Our Manchester Food Partnership) 5,891 2,984 Manchester Clty Councll Iour Manchester Grantsl 8,500 6,000 National Lottery Community Fund - Awards for All 20,000 street Support 10,000 Social Super Market Membershlp Fees 25,944 26,646 Training Income 2,092 987 TUUT Charitable Trust 1,000 Restricted Donations 14,379 9,837 Worship Company of Grocers 5,000 TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 372,070 239,544 COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 31 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

EXPENDITURE 2024 2023 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES Total Staff Costs 255,501 245,667 Travel & Subsidence 6,477 10,263 Insu rance 4,211 2,807 Webslte & IT Costs 2,198 5,355 Events 10,326 3,427 Training 500 2,149 Media, advertislng & promotion 1,886 1,440 Printing, Postage & Stationary 1,632 678 Telephone & Internet 5,800 5,055 staff Equlpment 32 other Project Costs- Homeless Services 53,339 47,433 Other Project Costs- Social Super Market 29,522 16,668 Other Project Costs- GMHAN 8,910 5,908 Other Project Costs- Places of Welcome 1,302 other Project Costs- Mental Health 3,006 2,938 Other Project Costs- General 1,713 1,733 Depreclatlon on Computer Equipment 970 970 TOTAL 385,991 353,825 SUPPORT COSTS Accountancy & Legal Fees 142 3,280 Independent Examlnatlon 600 600 Fundralslng 216 216 Consultant Fees 250 TOTAL 1,208 4,096 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 387,199 357,921 NET INCOME 115,1291 1118,377) COMPANY NUMBER: 09490223 PAGE 31 CHARITY NUMBER.. 1167704

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