CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Trustees, Annual Report for the period
From 1 $1 April 2023 Period start date To 31st March 2024 Period end date
Charity name: The Together Centre
Charity registration number: 1173335
Objectives and Activities
SORP reference
Para 1.17
Summary of the purposes of
tho charity as set out in its
goveming document
The Together Centre has a vision to make
the centre a place of possibility. We want
'the Centre to be a place where people can
come together, feel safe, well and happy,
learn, grow and feel a sense of pride and
ownership. The centre aims to Support and
provide for vulnerable individuals/families
struggling through the financial economic
crisis. We also envisage the Centre to be a
hub of creativity and achievement, with
access to beautiful and accessible green
spaces.
Summary ofthe main
aGtivities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or services
identified in the accounts.
Para 1.17 and
1.19
To provide community resources and
facilities for all to use, but with a specific
focus on vulnerable families.
To provide a range of inclusive activities for
the above to participate in.
Low-cost food provisions.
Low-cost secondhand clothing, household
items and furniture.
To provide an introductory space for mental
health services and to offer healthy eating
advice and promote exercise in-house.
To help people, particularly vulnerable
families, to access services and facilities to
improve their wellbeing, To develop a
community presence as an inclusive,
creative, and '8reen' hub.

Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
Para 1.18
To further or benefit the residents of
Tameside and the neighbourhood,
without distinction
of sex,
sexual
orientation, race or political, religious or
other opinions by associating together
the said residents and the local
authorities,
voluntary
and
other
organisations in a common effort to
advance education and to provide
facilities in the interests of social welfare
for recreation and leisure time occupation
with the objective of improving the
conditions of life for the residents.
In furtherance of these objects but not
otherwise, the trustees shall have power:
To establish or secure the establishment
of a community centre and to maintain
or manage or cooperate with any
statutory authority in the maintenance
and management of such a centre for
activities promoted by the charity in
furtherance of the above object.
Nothing in this constitution shall authorise
an application of the property of the CIO
for the purposes which are not charitable
in accordance with [5ection7 of the
Charities
and
Trustee
Investment
(Scotlandl Act 20051 and [section 2 of the
Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 20081
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SORP reference
We have had changes to our centre manager
and a trustees this year. We intend to worl<
on a policy for grant making for next year.
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
As above
Para 1.38
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment
Our volunteers play a huge role within our
charity. From helping and collecting forthe
Food Pantry, sorting and helping people that
attend our Charity Shop to running activity
sessions sharing a skill they have. Currently,
we have recruited 35 dedicated active
volunteers. Our allotment team who are
Para 1.38
Contribution made by
volunteers

also volunteers provide an excellent range of
activities for the community and also for
local disabled schools and a group of
children from another school that have
mental health problems and are anxious.
We worked out recently that the hours our
volunteers contribute are 110 hours per
week - 5,720 per year, If converted to
minimum wage for example purpose5 only,
this amounts to £65,436.80. This is truly
amazing.
Other
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Recently, we have opened a charity shop,
ensuring low prices for our beneficiaries to
be able to purchase clothes, household
items and other items donated to the
centre. Our charity shop is based In our
portacabin, it has two rooms and a kitchen.
One room is a charity shop, the other room
we have are converting into a warm, safe
space for those that struggle with their
mental health. Feedback from our
beneficiaries is that the centre can be busy
and vibrant and build a barrierto access for
those with mental health problems. The
space will offer refreshments and be an
introductory to branching out into the
centre to join in with activities or even
become volunteerl Our Food Pantry has
been successful. We offer around 2-3 bags
of food including staple items, freezer,
chilled, fresh fruit and veg and personal
hygiene and cleaning items for £3.75.
Between 01/04/2023 and 31/03/2024-
1669 individuals/families collected food
from the pantry. During last year we
collected 126 Tesco evening donations. Our
pantry users took 2646kg of food home with
them, cooked 6301 meals equivalent and
50443kg of Co2 savings. All this food would
have otherwise been thrown away. We run
our pantry on Fridays and Saturdays to
ensure those working have the opportunity
to attend. We have no criteria to become a
member of our pantry apart from living in
Tameside. During the financial economic
Summary of the main
achievements of the Gharity,
identifying the difference the
charity's work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.
Para 1.20

crisis, any family could struggle to purchase
food. Our wellbeing activlties continue
throughout the week and we have lots of
plans for the future.
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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set
Para 1,41
Investment performance
against objectives
Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review
Review of the chanty's
financial position at the end
of the period
Para 1,21
The Together Centre's finances have had the
Trustees full attention over the last 6
month5. The accounts have been scrutinised
and multiple changes have been Initiated.
Employee PAYE and Volunteer costs are
noticeably high. A new Centre Manager has
been employed with extensive management
experience and leadership skills. The Trust
has also welcomed a new trustee/treasurer
with key qualities and knowledge to add to
the diverse range of expertise the Board of
Trustees. Staff costs
have
reduced
significantly along with volunteer expenses
as shown in the projected costs.
Statement explaining the
poliGy for holding reserves
stating why they are held
Para 1.22
We do not currently hold reserves. This has
been discussed and as 500n as we feel we
are in a position to hold reserves this will be
completed
None
This has not yet been set up, the centre has
a new centre manager and treasurer-
reserves will be discussed with the board of
trustees this year. The trustees are keen to
have unrestricted funds set aside to use
towards the charities aims and objectives or
to protect ourselves from any future
financial drops in income.
None
Amount of resetves held
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.22
Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity wntinuing as a going
concem
Para 1.24
Para 1,23
None
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The charity's principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Investment policy and
objectives including any
SQGial investment policy
adopted
Para 1.46

A description of the principal
risks facing the charity
Para 1.46
Other

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name
Offlce (if any)
Dates acted if not for wholg
ear
Name of person lor body} entitled
toa
olnt trustee
Ifan
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Dawson Lane
Mark Collier
Ann Murphy
Susan Quinn
Jackie Lane
Christine Salah
Paul Rippon
Lyndsey Bertenshaw
Margaret Sidebottom
Chair
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
TreasurerlTrustee
Trustee
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12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Co
orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re
Director name
ortwasa
roved
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Datsts acted if not forwhole
ear

Structure, Governance and Management
Description of charity's
trusts..
Type of governing document
Ilrliil lea,.1 ro)'.'al cliaileri
How is the charity
constituted?
ie g Liiiincorporated
as50cialion CIO)
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
Para 1.25
Constitution dated 20th January 2017
Para 1.25
Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
Dated 20th January 2017
Para 1.25
Voluntary application and selection by
membership election
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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees
Para 1.51
The charity's organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works
Para 1.51
Relationship with any related
parties
Paia 1.51
Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charit
name
Other name the charit
uses
Re
istered charit
number
Charity's principal address
The To
ether Centre at Loxle
House
1173335
287 Birch Lane
Dukinfield
SK16 SAU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the Gharity
Trustee name
Office (if any)
Dates acted If not forwhole
ear
Name of pe￿on (or body) entltled
toa
oint trustee
ifan
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Membership
Dawson Lane
Mark Collier
Chair
Trustee
Ann Murphy
Susan Quinn
Jackie Lanè
Christine Salah
Paul Rippon
Lyndsey Bertenshaw
Margaret Sidebottom
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Trustee
Treasurertrrustee
Trustee
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Cor
orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re
ortwasa
roved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name
Dates acted If not for whole
ear

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets
held in this capacity
Name and objeGts of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity's own assets
Additional infomiation (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional infomiation)
Type of
Name
Address
advlser
Name of chief executlve or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of ke
ersonnel details
Other o
tional information

Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses
Signature{s)
Full name(s)
Position {eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
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THE TOGETHER CENTRE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024

THE TOGETHER CENTRE
INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs
ST
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
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General Informatlon
Accountant5, Report
Tradln8 and Proflt and Loss Account
Balance Sheet

THE TOGEfHER CENTRE
GENERAL INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
CHARITY:
The Together Centre (Registered Charity no.11733351
ADDRESS:
287 Blrch Lane
Birch Lane
Dukinfleld
SK16 SAU
ACCOUNTANT:
MB Accountancy and Payroll Servlces Ltd
131 Brendon Drlve
Audenshaw
Manchester
M34 5RW
Page 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
ACCOUNTANT'5 REPORT TO
THE TRU5TE£S OF THE ToG￿HER CENTRE
In accordance wlth Instructlon5 glven to me I have prepared wlthout carryfng out an audlt the annexed
flnancial statements f rom the accountlng records of The Together Centre and from informatlon and
explanatlon5 supplied to me.
MB Accountancy and Payroll Servlces Ltd
131 Brendon Drlve
Audenshaw
Manchester
M34 5RW
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The To
ether Centre
Profit And L05s Account
For the
ear ended 31 March 2024
2024
2023
Income
Fund raising
Grants and donations
Room hire
10,669
27.950
9,790
44,070
10
50,492
8,878
24,080
se￿iCes
Workshops
112,060
88,191
Cost of sales
Fund raising expenses
Meal provision
Resources
142
120
7,268
6.910
896
16,991
15,685
Volunteer costs and exper￿eS
57.458
Gross Proflt
73,8
30.733
Admlnlstratlon costs
Accountancy
Bank charges
Computer and sofware costs
Depreclation
Equlpment expensed
Insurance
618
446
335
876
576
2.557
194
1,680
1,768
6,470
423
2,843
265
3,530
534
2,808
415
1,894
467
5,990
649
Motor expenses
Professional fees
Statlonery and prfntlnq
Sundry expenses
Telephone and Internet
Uniform
Wages cost5
250
94,058
70,577
Estab115hment costs
Property repalrs
Rate5
2,098
3.111
374
Repalr5 and rnalntenance
3,574
897
5,672
4,382
Net profltl-loss
-25,886
-44,226
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The To
ether Centre
Balance Sheet
As at 31 March 2024
2024
2023
FA-e
ui
ment fixtures & fittin
Cost - b/fwd
Cost- additions
Depn- blfwd
Depn - char8e
2,611
2556
784
876
1637
974
327
457
3,507
1,827
FA- motor vehlcle
Cost- b/fwd
Cost- additions
Depn- blfwd
Depn - charge
10,500
10500
2100
1680
210
6,720
8,400
ank
Current account
Petty cash
30,609
56S38
2257
58795
30,609
Creditors
Accruals
Net wage5
PAYE and Nl
1137
824
1658
3440
5922
248
3622
26,987
52873
63100
Net assets
Funded By
Proflt and loss account
8rought forw3rd
Net profit
63,100
107326
-44226
37,214
63100
Total funds
63100
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
The Together Centre
On accounts for the year
ended
31" March 2024
Charlty no
(If any)
1173335
Set out on pages
I report to the Irustees on my examination of the accounts of the aLK)ve
chanty (Xhe Trusl.) for the year ended 3110312024
Responslbllltios and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basls of report of the accounts in accordance wilh the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 (￿h8 Acr).
l ￿port in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145{5)(b) of the Acl.
I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in, any material ￿speCt.
accounting records We￿ not kepl in accordance with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examinerfs statement
I have no concerns and have come across no olher matters in conneclion
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned:
Date:
0411012024
Name:
J V Fidler
Relevant professlonal
quallflcatlonls) or body
(If any):
F.C.C.A.
Address:
80 Joel Lane
Gee Cross, Hyde
Cheshire, SK14 5LF
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32.
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
IER
October 2018

Glve here brief details of
any itsms thatthe
examiner wlshes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018