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2025-07-31-accounts

Charity Number: 1168823

The Tatton

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 July 2025

The Tatton

Reference and administrative information

for the year ended 31 July 2025

Charity number 1168823

Registered office and operational address 172 Tatton Street, Ordsall, Salford, M5 3PS

Governing Document and Company Status

The Tatton is a Charity and has been entered onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1168823.

We also note that prior to becoming a charity The Tatton was known as Ordsall Café Project Ltd and registered as a company limited by guarantee number 4893603 and governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Liability in respect of the guarantee as set out in the memorandum is limited to £1.00 per member.

Trustees Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:

Samantha Hickey Chair Anthony Emojevbe Okparavero Vice Chair Terence Martin Leahy Trustee Jonathan Dale Secretary David Hickey Trustee Una Leahy Treasurer Danielle Lunt Trustee (appointed 26/06/2025)

No Trustees hold title to property

Key management

personnel Lucy Keirl Community Development Worker Branwen Dale Community Development Worker Bankers Unity Trust Bank 4 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB

Independent Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA, Slade & Cooper Ltd Examiner Beehive Mill, Manchester, M4 6JG

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The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity’s constitution and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.

Objectives and activities

The Tatton is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that provides a community hub based in Ordsall, Salford, Greater Manchester. The Tatton community centre was developed by the local community for the local community. Our Mission is to provide an accessible, friendly and safe resource and social centre to improve the quality of life for the community of Ordsall. Our vision is to build “A cohesive and attractive community for Ordsall, with The Tatton as its centre as a sustainable, attractive, safe and well-resourced place at the heart of the community.”

Our Aims

We achieve our aims through the following activities

The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report

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the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes.

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.

Annual Review

This year marks a remarkable milestone for The Tatton as we celebrate 20 years of serving our community. For two decades, The Tatton has been a place of warmth, support, and connection — a space where people of all ages come together to share meals, build friendships, access essential services, and feel part of something bigger.

Over the past 20 years, we have grown from a small community initiative into a trusted local hub, supporting thousands of residents through our community café, courses and support groups, volunteer opportunities, and a wide range of community activities. Our journey has been shaped by the dedication of our staff, the generosity of our volunteers, and the unwavering support of local people and partners.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are not only looking back with pride but also looking forward with ambition. Our 20th birthday is an opportunity to strengthen our mission, expand our services, and ensure that The Tatton remains a lifeline for the next generation. With continued community support, fundraising efforts, and charitable partnerships, we aim to build on our legacy and create an even brighter future.

For 20 years, The Tatton has stood as a symbol of community spirit, compassion, and resilience — and we are excited to begin the next chapter together!

We welcomed two new Community Development Workers to the team — made possible through the generous support of The National Lottery Community Fund — together with a wonderful team of dedicated volunteers, has enabled us to deliver an unprecedented range of groups, classes and events. Many of these have been organised directly by The Tatton, while others have been hosted in partnership with organisations across the community.

Our Community Development Workers carried out an extensive consultation with our service users — this time both online and in person. We shared a survey across all our social media platforms and local community groups, asking what people would like to see more of at The Tatton and inviting feedback on our recent work.

A clear theme emerged: the café remains the heart of The Tatton for our regular visitors. Alongside this, people expressed strong interest in healthy and budget-friendly cooking classes and children’s clothes swaps — both of which we were delighted to deliver this year.

We also asked how people prefer to receive information about our activities. Responses were evenly divided between online updates, flyers through the door, and in-person communication at the café. In response, we have broadened the number of “What’s On” community networks we post to, continued leaflet drops for major events and increased the visibility of information inside the café through blackboards and regularly updated window displays.

Throughout the year, we have been diligent in collecting feedback forms at our events, and we’re proud to have received unanimously positive responses. Alongside event-specific questions, we invited suggestions for future activities. Many of the ideas shared — including yoga sessions, evening events, and celebrations of local food and allotments — have already been brought to life.

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The Tatton remains a hyper-local charity run by people who live in the area, and we are committed to placing ourselves at the heart of the community and its priorities. By continuing to host the Ordsall Forum — a space where councillors and residents come together — we help ensure that local voices are heard and that the issues our community cares about are recognised and acted upon.

This year has been one of growth, connection and genuine community spirit at our café. What began as a welcoming space for local residents has continued to evolve into a vibrant hub where people come not only to eat and drink, but to feel seen, supported and part of something bigger. Our café has remained fore front of everything we do. It is the place where friendships form, ideas are shared, and neighbours become part of a wider community network. Many of our regular visitors told us again this year that the café is the most important part of The Tatton to them — a space where they feel comfortable, valued and able to connect with others.

Thanks to the dedication of our Community Food Workers and the enthusiasm of our volunteers, we have been able to expand what the café offers. A key focus this year has been expanding our menu to better reflect the needs and values of our community. We have introduced a wider range of healthy choices, including fresh soups, salads, and low-cost nutritious meals designed to support wellbeing without stretching household budgets.

We are also proud to have significantly increased our vegan and vegetarian offerings, ensuring that everyone — regardless of dietary preference or requirement — can enjoy delicious, affordable food at the café. These additions have been warmly received and continue to grow in popularity.

Although not as busy as it once was during the Covid years, we still offer our Meals on Wheels service, which provides freshly prepared meals to vulnerable and housebound residents in our community. This service has become a lifeline for many, offering not only nourishment but also a friendly check-in and a reminder that they are not alone.

Our Community Café is more than a place to eat — it is a place to belong. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has walked through our doors this year, shared their ideas, volunteered their time, or simply sat down for a cup of tea. You are the reason this space thrives.

Grow Yourself Happier, our allotment group is a welcoming community of growers dedicated to cultivating fresh produce, supporting local biodiversity, and strengthening neighbourly connections. Our members work together to maintain a thriving green space where people of all ages and abilities can learn new skills, share knowledge, and enjoy the wellbeing benefits of gardening. We are committed to sustainable practices, mutual support, and creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow—both plants and friendships.

The group holds twice-weekly gardening sessions, run on an ad-hoc basis and supported by one of our dedicated trustees. These sessions bring volunteers together to grow a vibrant mix of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Once harvested, the produce makes the shortest possible journey — just a few metres across the road to The Tatton — where it is used in the café and served straight back to the community. You can’t get more local than that!

When the allotment has produced more than the café can use, volunteers are encouraged to take surplus home. This has sparked a lovely cycle of creativity: people often return with homemade treats such as cakes, chutneys, jams, and other goodies to share with the group.

The sessions themselves are lively and sociable. Conversations flow easily between raised beds, with volunteers swapping gardening tips, favourite recipes, and stories from their week. Over time, these gatherings have become a place where neighbours connect, friendships grow, and a genuine sense of community takes root.

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The group is now hoping to secure funding for a greenhouse, which would open up a whole new world of possibilities for the allotment. A greenhouse would allow volunteers to extend the growing season, nurture seedlings from early spring, and experiment with a wider variety of crops — including those that need a little more warmth and protection. It would also provide a sheltered space for volunteers to work during colder or wetter weather, making the allotment more accessible year-round.

Most importantly, a greenhouse would strengthen the group’s ability to supply fresh, hyper-local produce to the café and the wider community. It would support learning opportunities, encourage more people to get involved, and help the allotment continue to flourish as a shared community asset.

Over the years our community lunches and afternoon teas have become massively popular with our service users, and this year we were able to hold more of these events than ever! Recent events have included a Valentine’s Day afternoon tea, Mother’s Day afternoon tea, and a very special VE Day community lunch. As well as a tasty, themed meal, the attendees enjoyed a singalong (and for some, a dance-along!) with some wartime classics and shared their memories and photos of VE Day. One lady tearfully said she wished it could go on forever! These events provide a vital lifeline for people who might not otherwise have opportunities to get out of the house and socialise.

Each year, just as people get over one hurdle something else seems to happen which pushes them back. This year was no different. The Governments decision in 2024 to revoke the winter fuel allowance from a large number of vulnerable and in need people had a negative effect on our service users not only financially but mentally too. A lot of them felt let down, disappointed and anxious about how they were going to pay for their fuel or go without. Sadly, going without was the only option for many.

Although we have seen a steep increase in the costs of gas and electricity ourselves, we couldn’t see our customers struggle in this way and welcomed them to come and spend time in our building with other people in a similar situation where it was warm and inviting rather than at home, on their own in the cold.

We also understand that Christmas is not a happy time for all and try to put on activities that reduces isolation, loneliness and bring a little joy over the festive period. We know many of our customers enjoy our Christmas Dinners and for some that is the only Christmas Dinner they will receive, so as per previous years we offered again Christmas lunch, small gift and card. We sent out invitations and menu choices, and we were soon receiving calls of acceptance. All the staff and volunteers were excited to hold the Christmas Lunches as it’s a lovely atmosphere and you can instantly see the joy it brings to people.

Our Christmas lunches took place over four dates in December (3rd, 5th, 10th and 12th). As well as delivering our free meals to the elderly and vulnerable we again also offered the meal to the café customers at a reduced cost of £10.00 for three courses. The meals were very popular. We delivered 80 Christmas lunches over the four days. They were thoroughly enjoyed by all.

We also held a supper with Santa to support families in the run up to Christmas, the young people and their family enjoyed a 2-course meal, party games and singalongs plus a chance to meet Santa himself and get those last-minute requests in.

This year we also offered something different, Christmas Afternoon Tea. Participants could enjoy a selection of turkey & cranberry, egg mayo, beef, cheese mix sandwiches. Homemade coleslaw, chutney, quiche, sausage rolls and vol-au-vents. Along with mince pies, Christmas cake and scones served with clotted cream and homemade jam. This was a very popular event and is definitely something we would like to do in the future.

We also decided to run a Christmas Singalong event on the Monday before Christmas. We felt that this was a nice way to get into the Christmas spirit, meet with other, enjoy a hot drink and mince pie and have sing-along to some Christmas songs and traditional carols. This has inspired us to set up a singing

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group in the new year for people of all ages and backgrounds to sing together for the benefit of physical and mental health and to enable social interaction and improved language skills, where appropriate.

Our Cookery Classes are always very popular, and this year was no different. For 6 weeks we hosted a free cookery class, which was attended by older people, families, and a variety of other local residents. The attendees learnt to cook cheap, nutritious meals, often with a vegetarian or vegan option, and with plenty left over for their families, or for café customers to try for free the next day. At the end of the session all the attendees would sit down to a meal together, with many generations and different demographics of people meeting and chatting. The class inspired a Kitchen Takeover and in January we held an Indian Street Food takeover in partnership with Chiit Chaat, the food was all plant-based and subsidised by the Tatton to be very low-cost to the attendees. We hope to host more pop-up food events featuring local businesses.

The Prize Bingo Group has become a much-loved weekly highlight for many local residents, a full house every week with 15+attendees. What began as a simple social activity has grown into a lively, friendly gathering where attendees come together to enjoy an afternoon of fun, laughter, and a little friendly competition. The atmosphere is always welcoming, with regulars greeting each other like old friends and newcomers quickly made to feel part of the group.

Each session offers a selection of prizes that add excitement to the games, but it’s the sense of community that keeps people coming back. Conversations flow between rounds, stories are shared, and the room often fills with the kind of laughter that only comes from people who genuinely enjoy spending time together. For many, the bingo group provides a valuable social connection — a chance to unwind, meet new people, and feel part of something positive.

The Prize Bingo Group continues to play an important role in strengthening community spirit within the Tatton, offering a simple but meaningful way for people to come together and brighten each other’s week.

We’re excited to launch a free drama group for local children, created to give young people in our community a fun, welcoming space to build confidence, make friends, and explore their creativity. Open to all abilities, the group will run weekly and offer games, acting exercises, and opportunities to perform. Our aim is simple: to help every child discover the joy of storytelling and the power of working together. We can’t wait to see local kids take the stage and shine. There are currently 6-8 attendees aged between 5-12, the children designed the poster and named the group Tatty Kids! This year the drama group visited the ceremonial Mayor of Salford’s parlour and saw a show at the Lowry (a first experience of live theatre for many of the children)

Our Chatty Craft group continues to strengthen with around 7 attendees each week. An added bonus of running at the same time as Tatty Kids Drama Group, the parents can join in whilst they wait. Whether you’re an experienced maker or just curious to try something new, this is a relaxed, social space to get creative, share ideas, and enjoy good company. Our focus is on connection, creativity, and having a bit of time for yourself. This year we held a special 12-week course whereby participants learnt different techniques like colouring, felt teddy bears, jewellery, dolls with a range of clothes and designing pictures on sheet metal. It was a great opportunity for our group and gave us lots of ideas of things they would like to try in the future. On a Tuesday morning we host Crochet Club, a group for crafters of all abilities to socialise and improve their crochet skills. A diverse group of attendees who often bring food from their home cultures to share with the others. Jo, the crochet teacher, is using the group as a launch pad to develop her own Community Interest Company.

This year we hosted a free kids’ club for 2 days a week in the Easter holidays with some planned for the summer holidays. The children were provided with free healthy breakfast and lunch, and a whole host of activities including rugby, trips to Ordsall Hall and the library, ice cream making, bread baking and gardening. 2 children who went to the same school but had never had the opportunity to meet became

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close friends, and all the attendees were observed to become more adventurous in trying new activities and foods, and more confident overall! The club was loads of fun for the kids but also allowed parents some relief from childcare during the busy school holidays, allowing them to work or find time for themselves or their other children. The HAF Club was so successful we would like to run it again next year!

On the back of the success of our Yoga sessions, we’re delighted to again offer free Yoga and introduce Tai Chi sessions at The Tatton as part of our Wellbeing Programme, giving our community a wonderful opportunity to focus on wellbeing, movement, and calm. These sessions are open to everyone — whether you’re completely new or already familiar with these practices — and provide a gentle, supportive space to look after both body and mind. We regularly have 6 people at each of our sessions.

Yoga helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance while reducing stress and supporting emotional wellbeing. Tai Chi, often described as “meditation in motion,” promotes relaxation, joint mobility, and better posture through slow, flowing movements.

Together, these activities offer a powerful way to boost overall health, connect with others, and take time for yourself in a peaceful environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for local residents to try something new, build healthy habits, and enjoy the benefits of mindful movement — all completely free at The Tatton.

Our Chatty Café has been going from strength to strength, and it’s been wonderful to see just how much it’s bringing people together. What started as a simple idea — a friendly table where anyone can sit, talk, and feel welcome — has grown into a warm, supportive space that’s making a real difference in our community.

People come along for all sorts of reasons: to meet new friends, to enjoy a relaxed chat, to feel part of something, or simply to break up the day with good company. The atmosphere is open, kind, and uplifting, and every week we see new faces joining in.

The benefits are clear. Social connection boosts confidence, reduces loneliness, and supports mental wellbeing. For many, the Chatty Café has become a highlight of the week — a place where conversations flow easily and everyone is included.

Lowry Creative Families continues to thrive, often fully booked with a waiting list. The sessions offer local families a welcoming space to explore creativity, imagination, and connection. This programme has become a vibrant part of our community, giving parents, carers, and babies the chance to make art together, try new activities, and enjoy quality time away from the pressures of everyday life.

What makes Lowry Creative Families so special is its focus on creativity as a shared experience — a place where families can experiment, play, and express themselves without judgement. The sessions encourage confidence, curiosity, and communication, helping babies develop new skills while adults rediscover their own creative spark.

We are currently working with Partners and the Digital Inclusion Team at Salford Council to update our IT suite to ensure we are fully equipped to meet the needs of the community during our IT courses. We now have a 65-inch digital screen and Chromebooks and are in the process of preparing for new equipment and screens. Once the Digital Suite is installed, we will be holding regular free courses. These sessions are designed for all levels — from complete beginners to those who simply want to brush up on specific skills — and provide a friendly, supportive space to learn at your own pace.

The benefits are wide-reaching. Improving digital skills helps people stay connected, manage online services, access information, and feel more independent in an increasingly digital world. Whether it’s using email, navigating the internet, staying safe online, or learning to use smartphones and tablets, these courses open doors to new opportunities.

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Offering these sessions regularly means residents can keep learning, keep practising, and keep growing in confidence. It’s a fantastic opportunity for our community to become more digitally included and empowered.

Our Community Fun Day is due to take place at a later date this year, Saturday 9[th] August 2026.

The Tatton continues to help small local businesses develop and provides rooms to hire on a long-term basis. We are proud to be currently supporting two long term lettings. These are a local hairdresser and a local mosaic artist.

Funding

We are very lucky to be in our third year of funding from the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. Over this accounting year the trustees and our staff and volunteers have been worker harder than ever to ensure that our plans continue to meet the needs of our community. This funding has enabled us to contribute towards delivering our priority of bringing people together and building stronger relationships in and across our community.

We have also secured funding from:

Salford CVS

Forever Manchester

Salford City Council

Forever Manchester

Manchester Quakers

Thomas Dickanson Charity

We have continued to work with Salford CVS to apply for different funding which would allow us to carry out some of the activities suggested by our community during consultations.

Achievements and performance

The charity's main activities and who it tries to help are described below. All its charitable activities focus on the relief of poverty, creating opportunities and strengthening our community and are undertaken to further The Tatton charitable purposes for the public benefit.

The Tatton was set up initially as Ordsall Community Café to create a safe space for local people to meet and exchange stories over a cup of tea. We are the only organisation that is non-denominational and open to all in our area. Our main customers tend to be families and the elderly and vulnerable.

The heart of our community centre is our café. For 20 years our community café has provided meals for the people of Ordsall. We aim to:

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and showing that there is nothing wrong with wonky fruit and veg. Feedback from courses we have fun in the past have shown that participants are now thriftier with their food and less likely to waste.

Our café continues to offer meals at reduced cost. We also have food produce that customers can buy at subsidised prices. We also offer free food and food parcels for those struggling.

Volunteers

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at The Tatton. They come from all walks of life, bringing different skills, experiences, and personalities — and we value every single one of them. Our volunteer team ranges from age 9 to over 80, proving that anyone can make a difference. Many of our volunteers also gain the confidence and experience they need to move into paid employment, supported by the full training and guidance we provide throughout their time with us.

Why people choose to volunteer at The Tatton?

Volunteering Opportunities at The Tatton

The Impact of Volunteering

Our volunteers often tell us how proud they feel to be part of Team Café and how much they value the sense of achievement it brings. Staff and volunteers work side by side to meet the needs of the community, building trust, teamwork, and shared purpose. Along the way, many have formed lasting friendships and discovered strengths they didn’t know they had.

Volunteering at The Tatton isn’t just about giving time — it’s about belonging, growing, and helping create a stronger community for everyone.

Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries of The Tatton are the individuals, families, and community members who rely on our services for support, connection, and wellbeing. They include people who may be experiencing financial hardship, social isolation, limited mobility, or barriers to accessing nutritious food and community spaces. Many simply need a welcoming place to belong, a friendly face, or practical help to make daily life a little easier.

Our beneficiaries engage with The Tatton in many ways — through our community café, our Meals on Wheels service and the various activities and support we offer throughout the year. Each service is designed to meet real, local needs and to ensure that everyone, regardless of age or circumstance, has access to care, dignity and community.

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Everything we do is shaped by the needs of our beneficiaries. Their experiences guide our decisions, their wellbeing drives our mission, and their progress is the measure of our success.

Overall beneficiaries to The Tatton

Overall beneficiaries to The Tatton
MONTH TOTAL
AUGUST 780
SEPTEMBER 762
OCTOBER 743
NOVEMBER 671
DECEMBER 936
JANUARY 503
FEBRUARY 708
MARCH 736
APRIL 791
MAY 725
JUNE 763
JULY 947
TOTAL FOR THE YEAR 9065

Quotes from Service Users

"I basically owe my life to the cafe; I had a very nasty turn and if it hadn't been for the cafe I don't think I'd still be alive today. There are different groups that really benefit me, I meet different people which is great for my mental health and wellbeing. The staff are all incredible and friendly, and I feel there is no judgement at all."

“Crochet, Tatton cafe, Tuesdays, friends and mentors.. For me this all go hand in hand to have great creative time .. It gave me all new world of colourful threads which is not only a stress buster, but is my go to thing for feeling happy, cheerful.. The cozy Tatton cafe made it so easy for us to learn such a great art”

Thanks & Acknowledgements

The Trustees would like to share their deepest gratitude with the following organisations for the kindness and support they have shown throughout the year. Their generosity lifts our work and makes everything we do possible. By supporting The Tatton, whether through volunteering, donations, or partnership, you are directly contributing to improving the lives of the people who need us most.

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Financial review

This year has resulted in a surplus of £20,649, leaving £81,237 total funds at the end of the year. We are continuing to review our financial position.

Investment Policy

We do not currently have an investment policy.

Reserves policy

We currently have £12,943.56 in this account. The Trustees have agreed that this money will be kept in the reserve account until it is needed. The Trustees are currently reviewing our Reserves Policy.

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Plans for the future

Shutter Mural

Students from Salford University have designed two murals for the metal shutters that cover our windows when the cafe is closed, which at present are graffiti’d. The murals celebrate our community and all the things that go on at the Tatton. It will be painted by a team of local volunteers from the university and Softcat. We hope the murals will engage people in our neighbourhood who don’t know that the Tatton is a community hub, and that they will beautify the area and inspire pride in our area, discouraging repeat offenders from defacing them.

Tatty Kids Drama Club

In 2026 the drama club are going to put together a filmed performance, sharing what they learnt about Salford history on their visit to the ceremonial mayor this year. We plan to show the film at a “movie premiere” in the cafe, which the children can attend with their parents.

Community lunches, afternoon teas & community dinners

These events have been popular as ever this year, especially with our older clientele, and we hope to continue them into 2026. It’s easy to see how beneficial they are to isolated people who may find events elsewhere financially inaccessible.

Kids’ Activities

We have secured funding to allow these to remain free-to-attend

Fundraising & Grants

The Tatton is committed to delivering essential community services while operating responsibly, sustainably, and with long-term resilience. As part of this commitment, we are reviewing all regular expenditure and working closely with our main suppliers to ensure we receive the most cost-efficient tariffs and packages, particularly for utilities. This careful financial stewardship allows us to direct more resources toward the people who rely on us most.

Our Ongoing Aspirations

To continue meeting the needs of our community — and to reduce our reliance on unpredictable grant cycles — we are focused on strengthening our financial position and expanding our capacity. Our key priorities include:

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Why This Matters

These developments will allow The Tatton to:

Structure, governance and management

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

The Management Committee consisting of members of our community, serve alongside the Charity Trustees.

The Tatton may be ordinary resolution at an AGM or extraordinary general meeting appoint any person willing to Act as a Trustee of the Charity subject to the Charity Commission regulations. We invite members of the local community to serve on our Management Committee panel, but generally ask for members of the Management Committee to serve for a period of 1 year before becoming a Trustee.

Risk Management

The Tatton has a number of policies in place including:-

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Organisational Structure

Board of Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for fundraising, financial viability and staffing of The Tatton. The Board meet monthly to review the organisations work and services and to agree strategic goals for the charity. The Board also reviews its own operation, effectiveness and governance on an annual basis. Meetings of the Management Committee take place monthly.

The trustees are keen to expand the board and will be looking to recruit some additional trustees who are motivated by community development and ideally possess specialist skills or experience to undertake specific roles and responsibilities. This year Danielle Lunt has joined our board of trustees

Staff

The staff at The Tatton are the driving force behind our work and the foundation of the support we provide to the community. Our team is dedicated, compassionate, and deeply committed to ensuring that every person who walks through our doors feels welcomed, valued, and supported. They bring a wealth of experience across community engagement, hospitality, administration, and social support, and they work collaboratively to deliver high-quality services every day.

We currently employ 5 local people in the roles of

The Tatton’s staff also provide essential guidance and training to our volunteers, helping them build confidence, develop new skills, and contribute meaningfully to the community. This partnership between staff and volunteers creates a strong, supportive environment where teamwork thrives and where everyone feels part of something bigger.

The organisation is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered as a charity on 18[th] August 2016 in England and Wales.

The charity is constituted under a constitution. The trustees are members of the charity but this entitles them only to voting rights. The trustees have no beneficial interest in the charity.

All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 10 to the accounts.

Related parties and relationships with other organisations

The Trustees would like to declare the following related parties:-

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The Trustees would like to declare the following relations with other organisation:-

The Tatton has a relationship with The New Barracks Tenant Management Co-operative. We often work with them during community events. We have also supplied buffets to them and they have in the past provided us with substantial funding.

This has been disclosed and approved by the Trustees and The Charity Commission.

Remuneration policy for key management personnel

The trustees consider the position of Community Development Worker to be Key Management Personnel.

We have no company vehicles and journeys made for business purposes are paid in expenses to cover petrol costs. These payments are made to Samantha Hickey in the sum of £360.00.

Risk management

The Trustees of The Tatton take their financial and governance responsibilities seriously. They regularly review all potential risks to the organisation and are satisfied that these risks are being carefully monitored, evaluated, and managed. This includes ongoing scrutiny of expenditure, supplier contracts, and operational costs to ensure that The Tatton continues to operate efficiently and sustainably.

Like many charities, we are navigating the challenges created by the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Rising food prices and increased utility costs affect not only our organisation but also the people who use our services. These pressures have the potential to reduce income from café sales and fundraising activities, which could, in turn, threaten the financial stability of the charity. The Trustees recognise this risk and have implemented contingency plans to address the most likely scenarios. To date, these measures have enabled us to respond effectively to emerging challenges.

Despite the difficult economic climate, The Tatton is in a stronger financial position than in previous years, supported significantly by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. This stability allows us to plan proactively for the future and to pursue a range of activities and fundraising initiatives that will strengthen our long-term resilience.

The Trustees remain fully aware that the long-term viability of The Tatton is an ongoing risk, as it is for many community organisations. They continue to fulfil their statutory obligations by reviewing financial forecasts, assessing organisational capacity, and ensuring that appropriate plans are in place to safeguard the charity and the community it serves.

Funds held as custodian trustee on behalf of others

The Tatton does not hold funds as Custodian Trustees on behalf of others.

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Statement of responsibilities of the trustees

Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

The trustees’ annual report has been approved by the trustees on __/05/2026 and signed on their 26 behalf by

Samantha Hickey

Trustee

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Independent examiner’s report

to the members of

The Tatton

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31[st] July 2025 which are set out on pages 18 to 31.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's 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 that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view’ which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants Beehive Mill, Jersey Street Manchester, M4 6JG

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The Tatton

Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 July 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Note
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
262
Charitable activities:
4
61,732
5
30,896
Total income
92,890
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
9,047
Charitable activities:
7
74,813
Total expenditure
83,860
8
9,030
Transfer between funds
-
Net movement in funds for the year
9,030
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
53,037
Total funds carried forward
62,067
Other trading activities
Net income/(expenditure) for the
year		 Restricted
funds
£
-
11,014
-
11,014
-
(605)
(605)
11,619
-
11,619
7,551
19,170		 Total funds
2025
£
262
72,746
30,896
103,904
9,047
74,208
83,255
20,649
-
20,649
60,588
81,237		 Total funds
2024
£
259
36,450
32,287
68,996
10,910
74,272
85,182
(16,186)
-
(16,186)
76,774
60,588

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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The Tatton

Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2025

Note
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
5,963
Total fixed assets
5,963
Current assets
Debtors
14
5,395
Cash at bank and in hand
80,709
Total current assets
86,104
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year
15
(10,830)
Net current assets
75,274
Net assets
81,237
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
19,170
Unrestricted income funds
17
62,067
Total charity funds
81,237
2025		 £
£
7,009
7,009
2,520
64,363
66,883
(13,304)
53,579
60,588
7,551
53,037
60,588
2024		 £
£
7,009
7,009
2,520
64,363
66,883
(13,304)
53,579
60,588
7,551
53,037
60,588
2024
7,009
53,579
60,588
7,551
53,037
60,588

The notes on pages 20 to 31 form part of these accounts.

Approved by the trustees on //2026 and signed on their behalf by:26 05

Samantha Hickey (Chair)

Anthony Okparavero (Vice Chair)

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The Tatton

Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025

1 Accounting policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 (FRS 102), second edition - October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The charity has applied the exemption available to small charities in the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and does not include a Statement of Cash Flows in these Financial Statements.

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared to give a 'true and fair view' and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair view'. This departure has involved following 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 (FRS 102), second edition - October 2019, rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

The Tatton meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note.

b Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

No Key judgments which the trustees have made which have a significant effect on the accounts.

The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

c Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

For legacies, entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the charity is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the charity that a distribution will be made, or when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipt of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the amount can be measured reliably and the charity has been notified of the executor’s intention to make a distribution. Where legacies have been notified to the charity, or the charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition have not been met, then the legacy is a treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.

Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

d Donated services and facilities

Donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised; refer to the trustees’ annual report for more information about their contribution.

On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt.

e Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

f Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose.

Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity’s work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.

g Expenditure and irrecoverable VAT

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

h Operating leases

Operating leases are leases in which the title to the assets, and the risks and rewards of ownership, remain with the lessor. Rental charges are charged on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.

i Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis as follows:

Kitchen Equipment 10% Equipment 10%

j Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

k Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

l Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

m Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

n Pensions

Employees of the charity are entitled to join a defined contribution ‘money purchase’ scheme. The charity’s contribution is restricted to the contributions disclosed in note 9. There were no outstanding contributions at the year end. The costs of the defined contribution scheme are included within expenditure on charitable activities.

2 Legal status of the charity

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation, registered as a charity in England & Wales.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Current reporting period
Donations
Total
Previous reporting period
Donations
Total		 Unrestricted
£
262
262
Unrestricted
£
259
259		 Restricted
£
-
-
Restricted
£
-
-		 Total 2025
£
262
262
Total 2024
£
259
259

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The Tatton

Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

4 Income from charitable activities

Current reporting period
Dickanson's Charity
Forever Manchester
Manchester & Warrington Area Quakers
National Lottery Community Fund
Salford City Council
Salford CVS
Grow Well Fund
Healthy Holidays
Together We Create
Stagecoach
Total
Previous reporting period
Dickanson's Charity
Forever Manchester
National Lottery Community Fund
Salford CVS
Grow Well Fund
Transport for Greater Manchester
Total
5
Income from other trading activities
Sale of donated goods
Cafe income
Fundraising income
Room hire income
Other income		 Unrestricted
£
275
686
-
58,303
-
-
2,468
-
-
61,732
Unrestricted
£
275
686
29,151
30,112
2025
£
418
24,167
350
5,322
639
30,896		 Restricted
£
-
-
994
-
3,058
2,000
-
2,477
2,485
11,014
Restricted
£
-
-
-
4,930
1,408
6,338
2024
£
842
25,017
1,842
4,246
340
32,287		 Total 2025
£
275
686
994
58,303
3,058
2,000
2,468
2,477
2,485
72,746
Total 2024
£
275
686
29,151
4,930
1,408
36,450

All income from other trading activities is unrestricted.

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The Tatton

Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

6 Cost of raising funds

Cost of raising funds
Café expenses
Fundraising events		 2025
£
8,348
699
9,047		 2024
£
9,728
1,182
10,910

All expenditure on cost of raising funds is unrestricted.

7 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

Current reporting period
Staff costs
Administration
Community activities
Depreciation
Premises
Previous reporting period
Staff costs
Administration
Community activities
Depreciation
Premises
Restricted expenditure
Unrestricted expenditure
Governance costs
(Accountancy fee)
Governance costs
(Accountancy Fee)		 Total 2025
£
50,798
5,105
3,633
1,046
10,812
2,814
74,208
Total 2024
£
51,052
5,446
1,724
1,045
12,629
2,376
74,272
2025
£
(605)
74,813
74,208		 2024
£
1,566
72,706
74,272

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The Tatton

Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

8 Net income/(expenditure) for the year

This is stated after charging/(crediting): 2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation 1,046 1,045
Independent examiner's remuneration - payroll
fees 492 347
Independent examiner's fees 2,940 1,435

9 Staff costs

Staff costs during the year were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2025
£
49,413
-
1,385
50,798		 2024
£
49,597
-
1,455
51,052

No employees have employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: nil).

The average number of staff employed during the period was 5 (2024: 4).

The key management personnel of the charity are the Community Development Workers. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £22,656 (2024: £24,010).

10 Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions

Lorraine Smyth is the mother of Samantha Hickey, married to David Hickey received a salary of £1,815 during the year (2024: £1,679). Samantha Hickey received £360 for use of her personal vehicle for shopping for the cafe during the year (2024: £360).

Branwen Dale, who is the daughter of Jonathan Dale, is employed by the charity and received a remuneration of £8,844 during the year (2024: £nil).

No members of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses during the year (2024:£nil).

Aggregate donations with conditions from related parties were nil (2024: £nil).

No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered into by the charity, including guarantees, during the year (2024: nil).

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

11 Government grants

The government grants recognised in the accounts were as follows:

Salford City Council
Transport for Greater Manchester		 2025
£
3,058
-
3,058		 2024
£
-
1,408
1,408

There were no unfulfilled conditions and contingencies attaching to the above grant.

12 Corporation tax

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within Chapter 3 of Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity.

13 Fixed assets: tangible assets

Cost
Additions
Disposals
Depreciation
Charge for the year
Disposals
Net book value
At 31 July 2024
At 1 August 2024
At 31 July 2025
At 31 July 2025
At 1 August 2024
At 31 July 2025		 Outdoor
equipment
£
1,878
-
-
1,878
188
188
-
376
1,502
1,690		 Kitchen
equipment
£
8,577
-
-
8,577
3,258
858
-
4,116
4,461
5,319		 £
10,455
-
-
Total
10,455
3,446
1,046
-
4,492
5,963
7,009

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

14 Debtors

2025
£
Trade debtors
4,647
Other debtors
748
5,395
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
£
Short term compensated absences (holiday pay)
3,235
Other creditors and accruals
4,157
Taxation and social security costs
11
Capital Grant Reserve
3,427
10,830		 2024
£
2,233
287
2,520
2024
£
5,006
3,077
1,108
4,113
13,304

15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds

Salford City Council
Salford CVS
Grow Well Fund
Wellbeing Grant
Total
Salford CVS
Grow Well Fund
Wellbeing Grant
Total
Previous reporting
period
Transport for
Greater Manchester
Stagecoach
Together We
Create
Manchester &
Warrington Area
Quakers
Current reporting
period		 Balance at
1 August
2024
£
-
-
6,551
-
1,000
-
7,551
Balance at
1 August
2023
£
1,939
1,000
-
2,939
 Income
£
994
3,058
2,000
2,477
-
2,485
11,014
Income
£
4,930
-
1,408
6,338		 Expenditure
£
-
360
245
-
-
605
Expenditure
£
(318)
-
(1,248)
(1,566)		 Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transfers
£
-
-
(160)
(160)		 Balance at
31 July
2025
£
994
3,058
8,911
2,722
1,000
2,485
19,170
Balance at
31 July
2024
£
6,551
1,000
-
7,551

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued)

Name of unrestricted fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund

Manchester & Warrington Area Quakers Salford City Council Grow Well Fund Towards allotment project. Together We Create Wellbeing Grant Towards cost of providing bingo sessions for free. Stagecoach

17 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds

Name of
unrestricted fund
General fund
Previous reporting
period
General fund
Current reporting
period		 Balance
at 1
August
2024
£
53,037
53,037
Balance
at 1
August
2023
£
73,835
73,835
Description,
 Income
Expenditure
Transfers
£
£
£
92,890
(83,860)
-
92,890
(83,860)
-
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
£
£
£
62,658
(83,616)
160
62,658
(83,616)
160
nature and purposes of the fund		 As at 31
July 2025
£
62,067
62,067
As at 31
July 2024
£
53,037
53,037

General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

18 Analysis of net assets between funds

Current Reporting Period
General
fund
£
Tangible fixed assets
5,963
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
56,104
Total
62,067
Previous Reporting Period
General
fund
£
Tangible fixed assets
7,009
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
46,028
Total
53,037		 Designated
funds
£
-
-
-
Designated
funds
£
-
-
-		 Restricted
funds
£
-
19,170
19,170
Restricted
funds
£
-
7,551
7,551		 Total
£
5,963
75,274
81,237
Total
£
7,009
53,579
60,588

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025 (continued)

19 Prior Year Statement of Financial Activities

Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities:
Other trading activities
Total income
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities:
Total expenditure
Transfer between funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Net income/(expenditure) for
the year
Net movement in funds for
the year		 Unrestricted
funds
£
259
30,112
32,287
62,658
10,910
72,706
83,616
(20,958)
160
(20,798)
73,835
53,037		 Restricted
funds
£
-
6,338
-
6,338
-
1,566
1,566
4,772
(160)
4,612
2,939
7,551		 Total funds
2024
£
259
36,450
32,287
68,996
10,910
74,272
85,182
(16,186)
-
(16,186)
76,774
60,588		 Total funds
2023
£
197
64,676
27,451
92,324
7,966
67,797
75,763
16,561
-
16,561
60,213
76,774

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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