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Charity Number: 1173334

Afrocats

Report and financial statements For the year ended 5[th] June 2025

Afrocats

Reference and administrative information

for the year ended 5[th] June 2025

Charity number 1173334 Registered office and operational address

83 Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2JQ

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

Reina Euphemia Jukon Yaidoo Chair Linzi Jane Stirrup Secretary Pauline Adjemo Trustee Temilola Fittes Treasurer (appointed 24[th] March 2024)

Key management Magdalen Bartlett

Chief Executive Officer

personnel

Bankers Lloyds 42-46 Market St, Manchester M1 1PW

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

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Afrocats Trustees’ annual report

for the year ended 5[th] June 2025

The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 5th June 2025. Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 form part of this report.

The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity's trust deed and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applies to charities preparing their accounts by FRS102

Objectives and activities

The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.

For this clause, 'socially excluded' means being excluded from society or parts of society, as a result of one or more of the following factors: unemployment, financial hardship, youth, ill-health (physical or mental), poor educational and skills attainment, discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, religion, belief or creed.

Our vision: A society where people from global majority backgrounds are welcomed, included and supported to succeed.

Our mission: To build agency, aspiration and opportunities for young people and women from the global majority through creative engagement to improve their life chances.

Our values

Our values shape the way we work. We are:

Ethical and Inclusive

We prioritise individuals, creating opportunities for them to build confidence and integrate into society.

Supportive

We strive to support people during challenging times, fostering a sense of belonging and self-worth.

Collaborative

We partner with communities to ensure their voices are heard and inform our work.

Our programmes

All Afrocats' charitable activities are programmes for work with refugees, asylum seekers and young people from diverse backgrounds. Afrocats’ activities focus on three thematic strands:

Our programmes are guided by our theory of change which outlines how we will achieve our vision for society. All activities are delivered to further Afrocats' charitable purposes for the public benefit.

Natives of the World

Natives of the World is our programme for adults from marginalised backgrounds. Through volunteering, health-focused arts sessions, support hubs and creative workshops, participants build confidence, reduce isolation, improve employability and enhance wellbeing. The programme offers longterm support to asylum seekers and refugees, prioritising holistic development and community-building.

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Youth of the World

Youth of the World provides creative and developmental opportunities for children and young people aged 5 to 18. Our work targets those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including sanctuary seekers, young carers, and home-educated children. Programmes include arts, dance, storytelling, leadership training and cultural experiences, helping them develop confidence, social connections and new skills.

Families

Our Families programme provides opportunities for families to create, make, shimmy and shake. We work in partnership with other organisations to deliver creative activities for families, breaking down cultural barriers to provide opportunities for sanctuary seekers and local families to connect.

Achievements and performance

From June 2024 to June 2025 Afrocats worked with:

To deliver:

Inclusion: Increasing Access and Reducing Barriers

Afrocats continued to expand its reach through inclusive, culturally responsive programming. We engaged with over 45 partners and delivered impactful projects such as:

The Afrocats Learning Lab: A new holistic support programme for refugee and asylum-seeking women, offering digital skills, CV support, 1:1 coaching and therapeutic arts activities.

Women in Action: Combined creative expression with empowerment themes like teamwork and selfworth.

Building Stronger Communities Together: Fostered inclusion between White Working-Class and Global Majority communities in North Manchester through collaborative arts projects.

Museums and Me and the Whitworth Half-Term Collaborations: Enabled sanctuary-seeking families to explore cultural institutions safely, promoting belonging and access to public space.

Our Routes HOME and Creative Expressions: Youth programmes exploring identity and storytelling.

These projects helped build confidence, reduce isolation, and give participants ownership in creative and public spaces.

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Case study

Launched in 2024, the Afrocats Learning Lab was created in direct response to the needs of sanctuaryseeking women in Manchester. It provided long-term pastoral support including CV writing, digital skills, and 1:1 coaching, all embedded within creative arts activities such as embroidery and printmaking.

Through the programme the women developed new employment-relevant skills, built confidence and developed trusting social bonds. The tapestry-making workshops acted as therapeutic outlets, promoting emotional safety and creativity. Outreach via groups like WAST and Safety4Sisters led to real-world impact: two women were supported into emergency accommodation.

Opportunities for Development: Empowering Individuals and Communities

Afrocats empowered individuals through skills development, placements, and leadership training.

Harmony Makes Moves: A flagship project supporting confidence, mental wellbeing, and physical activity for girls through dance and music, culminating in performances at Contact Theatre and Horizons Festival.

Youth and Artist Mentoring: Early-career artists were trained and mentored into facilitator roles, with mentees going on to lead their own workshops.

Volunteer Engagement: We piloted a skills-based onboarding model to match volunteers’ strengths with project needs.

Placements: Students from Keele University, Trafford College, and University of Manchester gained hands-on experience, enhancing our delivery capacity and community reach.

Staff development: Staff development remained a priority, with team away days, leadership coaching, and new project assistant roles to build long-term capacity.

Case study

Running throughout the year, Harmony Makes Moves was a music and dance programme supporting teenage girls from across Manchester. It fostered confidence, creative leadership, and peer connection through regular rehearsals and mentorship from 16 artists of colour. The programme culminated in professionally produced performances at Contact Theatre and the Global Youth Takeover Show at Horizons Festival.

Girls from diverse backgrounds developed choreography, music, and performance skills. We saw participants with low confidence become group leaders, teaching choreography and offering peer support. One girl with low self-esteem and eating difficulties became a standout leader, leading warmups and proposing choreography for public performance. The project successfully addressed mental wellbeing and self-esteem in a trauma-informed, culturally relevant way.

Health and Wellbeing: Safe Spaces for Healthy Lives

Afrocats delivered health-focused programming for women, families, and older adults. Highlights include:

Healthy Hearts: Delivered blood pressure checks and cultural dance classes for African communities in Moston and Harpurhey.

Walking Groups: Encouraged physical activity, stress relief and social connection for sanctuaryseeking women.

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Dance and Yoga: Sessions in Longsight, Wythenshawe, and Whalley Range addressed mental wellbeing, fitness, and stress reduction for diverse women's groups.

Energizer Early Years Programme: Child-led arts sessions boosted motor skills, language, and confidence for under-5s.

Table Talk: Weekly sessions that promoted mental wellness and community through creative writing, journaling, and sharing lived experiences.

All health and wellbeing activities were trauma-informed, culturally tailored, and deeply appreciated by participants.

Case study

Healthy Hearts, delivered throughout the year in Harpurhey and Moston, provided blood pressure checks, health advice, and cultural dance classes to Black African women. The Walking Women sessions, funded separately, encouraged physical activity, connection with nature, and stress relief through regular walks and gentle exercise.

Participants reported increased physical activity, confidence, and reduced stress. We also saw that social isolation was significantly reduced through group bonding and regular participation. Several participants shared lifestyle changes such as improved sleep and hydration.

“Sometimes it takes away stress when you are with a group.”

Partnership Working

Partnerships were crucial to Afrocats’ impact and growth. We worked with:

Cultural Institutions: Whitworth Art Gallery, Royal Exchange Theatre, Factory International, Manchester Poetry Library.

Health and VCSE Networks: Manchester City Council, Local Care Organisation, Rainbow Haven, CAHN, PCNs.

Education and Research: Keele University, University of Manchester, Manchester Museum.

We strengthened partner communication, developed collaborative projects, and were commissioned to lead cultural walks and public talks. Our inclusion in the GMCA’s Sounding Board and Manchester’s Cultural Strategy highlights our position as a trusted community voice.

Marketing and Audience Development

Afrocats raised its profile locally and nationally through:

Public recognition: We were finalists for the Spirit of Manchester Awards and winners of the Forever Manchester Award.

Training delivery: DEI and wellbeing training for institutions including Whitworth Art Gallery.

CEO Leadership: Magdalen Bartlett presented at multiple conferences and forums, contributing to strategic dialogue on inclusion and culture.

Digital storytelling: Improved capacity to share impact visually on social media, increasing digital engagement.

Strategic communications also helped increase donations, brand visibility, and partnership interest.

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Financial Review

Expenditure for the year was £259,739. From 2024 to 2025, we secured £281,744 in charitable funds to deliver our programmes and strengthen organisational sustainability.

Funding sources included:

We also submitted successful multi-year funding bids and enhanced our training and consultancy offer. Fundraising diversification continues to be a core strategy.

The 2025 accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis. However, in prior years, Afrocats have prepared annual accounts on a receipts and payments basis. To reflect this change, the 2024 comparatives have also been re-stated on an accruals basis.

Reserves Policy

Our reserves policy aims to maintain unrestricted cash equivalent to 3–6 months of core costs. While still largely grant-funded, Afrocats continue to diversify income streams and grow reserves. With a second year of National Lottery core funding, we have improved financial stability and strategic planning.

Structure, governance and management Afrocats Structure

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Afrocats is governed by a board of trustees and led operationally by CEO Magdalen Bartlett. The Board is 100% women and 75% Black. The organisation has expanded with the onboarding of a General Manager, employed project producers and increased freelance support from 3 to 11.

We invested in capacity through:

Afrocats’ governance continues to reflect our values: inclusion, development, resilience and representation.

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.

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

Reina Euphemia Jukon Yaidoo (Chair) Date 19/12/2025

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Independent examiner’s report

to the trustees of

Afrocats

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 5th June 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 24.

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

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

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;

  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

Date: 20/01/2026

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Afrocats Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 05 June 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income from: Donations and legacies 149,427 61,138 210,565 165,336 Charitable activities: 71,179 71,179 59,321 Total income 220,606 61,138 281,744 224,657 Expenditure on: Charitable activities: 195,576 64,163 259,739 164, 783 Total expenditure 195,576 64,163 259,739 164,783 Net income/{expenditure) for the year 25,030 (3,025) 22,005 59,874 Transfer between funds 1,373 (1,373) Net movement in funds for the year 26,403 (4,398) 22,005 59,874 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 64,077 11,783 75,860 15,986 Total funds carried forward 90,480 7,385 97,865 75,860 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

Afrocats

Balance Sheet as at 05 June 2025

Note 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Current assets
Debtors 11 9,490 2,128
Cash at bank and in hand 12 90,385 74,788
Total current assets 99,875 76,916
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling
due in less than one year 13 (2,010) (1,056)
Net assets 97,865 75,860
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds 14 7,385 11,783
Unrestricted income funds 15 90,480 64,077
Total charity funds 97,865 75,860

The notes on pages 12 to 24 form part of these accounts.

Approved by the trustees on 19/12/2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Reina Euphemia Jukon Yaidoo (Trustee)

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Afrocats Statement of Cash Flows for the year ending 05 June 2025 Note 2025 2024 Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities 17 15,597 58,802 Cash provided by/(used in) investing activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year 15,597 58,802 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 74,788 15,986 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 90,385 74,788 11

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 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 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 I April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. Afrocats 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. 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. 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. Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met. 12

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) d Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. 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. e 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 headinqs: Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred. f 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: Computer Equipment 3 years g 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. h 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. 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. 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 8. There were no outstanding contributions at the year end. 13

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) Legal status of the charity The charity is an unincorporated charityi registered as a charity in England & Wales. Income from donations and legacies Current reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Donations Grants received BS BBC Children in Need Cash for Kids (Bauer Radio) Community Health Equity Manchester Cost of Living HAF General International Women's Day North Manchester Place Partnership Creative Programme Oglesby Post Code Lottery Reaching Communities 2,624 2,624 30,000 30,000 15,000 2,150 4,995 9,580 14,323 250 500 15,000 2,150 4,995 9,580 14,323 250 500 5,000 60,000 25,000 5,000 65,000 25,000 36,143 5,000 36,143 Total 149,427 61,138 210,565 Previous reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Donations Grants received Allen Lane Arts Council England Awards for All BBC Children in Need Big Life Centre CAF Community Health Equity Manchester Forever Manchester HAF Lankelly Chase Manchester Young Manchester Youth and Play Oglesby 5,440 5,440 5,000 26,017 10,000 5,000 26,017 10,000 15,000 2,480 20,000 4,995 4,950 1,734 10,000 loo 4,910 15,000 2,000 4,998 3,000 28,712 1,000 15,000 2,480 20,000 4,995 4,950 1,734 10,000 loo 4,910 15,000 2,000 4,998 Cancer Awareness GMWM23 The Charity Service The National Lottery - RC North West Region We Love Manchester 3,000 28,712 1,000 Total 105,239 60,097 165,336 14

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) Income from charitable activities Current reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2025 Commission 71,179 71,179 Total 71,179 71,179 Previous reporting period Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Commission 59,321 59,321 Total 59,321 59,321 15

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Current reporting period Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs ACCESS Costs Administration Equipment and Materials Freelance Artists Freelance Fees Gift Vouchers Information Technology Postage, Print and Stationery Project Management Project Costs Refreshments Subscriptions Telephone and Internet Training Travel Venue Hire Volunteer Costs Website, Marketing and Publicity Depreciation Governance costs (see note 6) 28,334 6,435 26,149 4,406 46,526 48,906 6,489 11,358 1,564 27,704 40,691 315 2,235 565 44, 746 5,876 2,102 885 691 828 1,473 4,477 242 11,486 2,129 318 55,020 2,911 7,184 2,207 1,044 1,361 1,052 7,190 1,031 15,976 1,560 1,056 259,739 164, 783 2025 2024 Restricted expenditure Unrestricted expenditure 64,163 195,576 53, 942 110,841 259,739 164, 783 16

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) Analysis of governance and support costs Current reporting period Basis of apportionment Governance Total 2025 Accountancy services Governance 1,560 1,560 1,560 1,560 Previous reporting period Basis of apportionment Governance Total 2024 Accountancy services Governance 1,056 1,056 1,056 1,056 Net income/(expenditure) for the year Thls Is stated after charging/(crediting): 2025 2024 Independent examiner's fees 1,300 880 Staff costs Staff costs during the year were as follows.. 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Pension costs 28,110 224 28,334 No employees has employee benefits in excess of £60,000 (2024: Nil). The average number of staff employed during the period was 2 (2024: nil). The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 2.2 (2024: nil). The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The trustees have procured the services of the Chief Executive Officer as a contractor under a six-month fixed contract. The total remuneration of the key management personnel of the charity were £55,020 (2024: £43,063). 17

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) Trustee remuneration and expenses, and related party transactions Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration or reimbursed expenses during the year (2024: Nil). No members of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses during the year of £nil (2024:£nil). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties. 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). 10 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. 18

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) 11 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 4,898 4,592 2,128 9,490 2,128 12 Cash at bank and in hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank and on hand 90,385 74, 788 90,385 74, 788 13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Other creditors and accruals 2,010 1,056 2,010 1,056 19

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) 14 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Current reporting period Balance at 06 June 2024 Balance at 05 June 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers BBC Children in Need Community Health Equity Manchester Oglesby Wellbeing The Charity Service The National Lottery RC North West Region 3,938 15,000 (11,553) 7,385 4,995 4,995 5,000 (9,990) (5,000) (2,850) 2,850 36,143 (34,770) (1,373) Total 11,783 61,138 (64,163) (1,373) 7,385 Previous reporting period yaiance at06 June 2023 yaiance ar 05 June 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers IOGM Ltd Albert Hunt Trust Arnold Clarke Arts Council England BBC Children in Need Big Life Centre Canal and River Trust Community Health Equity Manchester Didymus D'oyly Carte Greater Manchester Mental Health GMCVO Manchester Youth and Play Fund Plan International Spirit of Manchester The Charity Service The Ivational Lottery - RC North West Region We Love Manchester 630 71 (630) (71) 492 (492) 15,000 2,480 (11,062) (2,119) 3, 938 (361) (1, 822) 1,822 4,995 4, 995 35 loo (35) (ioo) (2,020) 800 1,000 2,716 4,910 (3,057) 167 (800) (1,000) 3,000 (2,866) 2,850 349 3,241 28,712 1,000 (30, 434) (4,404) 1,373 163 Total 9,252 60,097 (53,942) (3, 624) 11,783 20

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) 14 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued) Name of fund Description, nature and purposes of the fund Our test and learn site will allow space for PCN representatives to hold consultations around social prescribing and maternity with women in the community to identify their needs and work collaboratively to find out barriers rather than making cultural assumptions about the needs of women. To provide access and project management for our Natives of the world programme Arnold Clarke funds Afrocats to provide travel expenses and refreshments for our Natives of the World Programme The £1500 was a percentage that Arts Council England retained until the completion of the project Three-year fund to support our Youth of the World programme to support creative activities To offer cultural dance classes to refugee and asylum seeker people as well as older people in Care Homes in Longsight IOGM Ltd Albert Hunt Trust Arnold Clarke Arts Council England BBC Children in Need Big Life Centre Canal and River Trust Funding for this project will allow us to continue to fund our cultural dance workshops, which support 15 women weekly to engage in cultural dance, creative movement, and fitness programs whilst exploring Manchester canals. To provide fun and empowering cultural dance and creative movement workshops for 80 global majority adults aged 30- 90 from racially minoritised people and communities, new or undocumented migrantslasylum seekers and refugees, and older people experiencing poor mental wellbeing and are impacted by racial inequality, who consequently experience poor fitness levels and mental wellbeing. Community Health Equity Manchester To support our creative activities with our children and young people To support our creative activities with our children and young people Didymus D'oyly Carte Greater Manchester Mental Health GMCVO To provide creative and well-being activities for women To provide creative activities for participants in our Natives of the Wold programme 10 partner wiin wniiworrn Art tsaiiery to provioe a large outdoor Art studio for children, young people, and their families to enjoy and contribute to. To benefit the wellbeing of Afrocats staff and volunteers To provide an opportunity for youth to have an experience to improve their health and wellbeing. Manchester Youth and Play Fund Oglesby Wellbeing Plan International Spirit of Manchester To provide access to support for our service users to take part in well-being and creative activities in Manchester. Afrocats engaged with women, children and young people across Ma nchester to visit cultural and socia l interest places such as local parks, museums, art galleries, and events and festivals Three-year funding to support our core costs. Previously referred to Reaching Communities To offer cultural dance classes to refugee and asylum seeker women in Manchester. The Charity Service The National Lottery - RC North West Region We Love Manchester 21

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) 15 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds Current reporting period Balance at 06 June 2024 Asat05 June 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund 64,077 220,606 (195,576) 1,373 90,480 64,077 220,606 (195,576) 1,373 90,480 Previous reporting period L5aiance at06 June 2023 Asat05 June 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund 6, 734 164,560 (110,841) 3, 624 64,077 6, 734 164,560 (110,841) 3, 624 64,077 Name of Description, nature and purposes of the fund General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds 22

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 (continued) 16 Analysis of net assets between funds Current Reporting Period General fund Designated funds Restricted funds Total Other net current assets/( liabilities) 90,480 7,385 97,865 Total 90,480 7,385 97,865 Previous Reporting Period General fund Designated funds Restricted funds Total Other net current assets/(liabilities) 64,077 11,783 75,860 Total 64,077 11,783 75,860 17 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 Net income/(expenditure) for the year Adjustments for: Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors 22,005 59,874 (7,362) 954 (2, 128) 1,056 Net cash provided by/(used in) operating 15,597 58, 802 23

Afrocats Notes to the accounts for the year ended 05 June 2025 18 Prior year Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure account) Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Income from: Donations and legacies 5,440 5,440 4,575 Charitable activities.. 159,120 60,097 219,217 83,903 Total income 164,560 60,097 224,657 88,478 Expenditure on: Charitable activities.. 110,841 53,942 164,783 98, 957 Total expenditure 110,841 53,942 164,783 98,957 Net Income/(expenditure) for the year 53,719 6,155 59,874 (10,479) Transfer between funds 3,624 (3,624) Net movement in funds for the year 57,343 2,531 59,874 (10,479) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,734 9,252 15,986 26,465 Total funds carried forward 64,077 11,783 75,860 15,986 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 24