TOGETHER
LEICEK TERe
Annual report and accounts
for the period 1st lanuary to 31st December 2024
Registered charity number 1175357
Company number 10929716

Together Leicester Annual Report and Accounts
for the period 1st January to 31st December 2024
Trustees, Officers and Advlsors
Trustees
* The Revd Canon Alison Adams
{Appointed 23rd August 2017. also Company
Secretary)
AAyodeji Eyitayo
(Appointed 10th December 2020, resigned 5th
September 2024)
* Florence Gildea
(Appointed 17th August 2022)
(Appointed 10th December 2020, resigned 5th
September 2024)
AAshiedu loel
Moirah Tauya
{Appointed 5th September 2024)
* Mrs Madeleine W2ng
(Appointed 14th November 2019)
{Appointed 23rd August 2017. Chair from 29th lune
2018)
# Revd Dr Thomas Wilson
# The Venerable Richard Worsfold
{appoiDted 18th May 2023)
Dfiocese of Leicester truslee
# Church Urban Fund trustee
Redeemed Christian Church of God City of Favour trustee
Staff
Ms Rebecca Pawley, resigned 27th December 2024
Registered Office
St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane
Leicester, LEI 5PZ
Independent Exominer
Gary Brown
Trustee and Non-Executive Dirertor
Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance
7 Peacock Lane. Leicester, LEI 5PZ
Bonk
Barclays Bank
1-3 Haymarket Towers, Humberstone Gate
Leicester. LEI IWA

Together t*icester Annual Report and Accounts
for the period 1st lanuary to 31$1 December 2024
The Trustees present their T￿￿ees, report together with the independendy examined
financial statements of Together Leicester (the charity) for the period 1st lanuary to 31st
December 2024. This is our seventh report and accounts.
The Trustees confirni that the Trustees. report and financial statements of the charity comply
with the current statutory requirements. the requirements of the charl￿S governing
document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP). applicable
to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102].
l. Establlshment and Objertive5
The charity's memorandum and articles were incorporated on 23rd August 2017 and the
charity was registered on 25th October 2017. The charity commenced its activities on 27th
August 2017.
The charitys objects are for the benefit of the public are:
l. To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of Christian based charities in the
furtherance of their objerts or any one of them. mainly but not exclusively, by the
provision of information, advice. support and infrastructure provision,. and
2. The relief of financial hardship, either generally or individually. through the provision
of grants, goods or services.
The activities of the charity are therefore
l. Building partnership5 between churches. statutory authorities. charities and other
organisations to enable transforniation and positive change within local communities.
2. Tackling food poverty. Isolation. mental health and homelessness.
The Trustees understand that Together ￿]cester exists because we believe Christ present
among the marginalized to be God's agent for renewal and flourishing in IEicestershire.
2. Strurture, Governonce and Management
Together Leicester, registered charity number 1175357, was established as a parthership
between the Church Urban Fund and the Diocese of Leicester
Membership of the Charity is restrirted to organisations willing and able to assent to the
Objects of the organisation and able to offer a sufficient stake in its Operatio￿ There are
currently three member organisations: the Redeemed Christian Church of God City of Favour
Parish. the Church Urban Fund and the Anglican Diocese of Leicester.
The Redeemed Christian Church of God City of Favour Parish has the power to appoint 3
trustees.
The Church Urban Fund has the power to appoint 3 trustees.
The Diocese of Leicester has the power to appoint 3 trustees.
The Trustees of the Charity must all be confirn]ed in office by vote at the annual general
meeting and the nornial term of office is 5 years.

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New trustees are inducted and trained by the Chair of Trustees with support from the
Partnerships Manager at CUF.
The Trustees currently meet four times per year. Day to day running of the Charity IS
delegated to the staff, who are line managed by A]ison Adams (the Line Manager).
Periodic three-way meetings between the Chair of Trustees, Line Manager and staff ensures
the smooth running ofthe charity.
The Tn￿teeS have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
including the guidance on advancement of religion. Public benefit is demonstrated most
clearly in the advice and support made freely available to churches, as well as in the Charitys
role in social action and community engagement in both Ikicester and Leicestershire.
The Trustees received regular detailed reports from the staff on the Charitys work
The Trustees have assessed the risks to which the charity is exposed and have taken steps to
mitigate them. Currently, the major risks include the non- renewal of significant grants and
risk to the Charity's public reputation.
3. Together Leicesterfs Achievements
Leicesterfs
Homelessness
Charter
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Leicesterfs Homelessness Charter- Update Report
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Cha
er aims to improve the way organisations and individuals work
together to tackle homelessness in the city. and to harness the enthusiasm of those who want
to get involved but don't know how. The charter provides a vision, values 2nd principles that
can be shared by all of those working to prevent homelessness in the city, and to support
those affected by IL It aims to reduce duplication. improve communication betweeTt those
working with homeless people, and to raise awareness of services and how the public can
help.
Led by the Diocese of Lelcester and following a series of lively and well-attended workshops,
the Charter was launched at Leicester Cathedral in November 2018. Its first signatorles were
the City Mayor, the Bishop of Leicester. the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Dean of
Leicester. Many others, including the Lord Lieutenant attended and pledged their supporL
The Charter's aims include:
Ensuring that anyone with no recourse to public funds has access to safe
accommodation.
Increasing the availability of affordable accommodation for those in housing need;
Tackling rough sleeping to ensure no-one is sleeping on the streets;
Improving local systems for homeless people through better partnerships and
coordination:

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Ensuring the voice of those with lived experience is at the heart of designing services
for people who are homeless.
The HOPE Forum
In partnership with local social enterprise. Dear A]berL the Charter has established a lived
experience forum called 'HOPE'. The HOPE Forum meetings monthly and seeks to highlight
the true nature and scale of homelessness, highlights solutions that work and challenges those
that may not be working for those experiencing homelessness. Most import2ntly, it provides a
safe space for people to have their voices heard and their experiences capture(L The forum
also visits day services across the city to gather views of those who are experiencing
homelessness and rough sleepin& who are not able to attend the forum in person. In 2024,
some members of the Hope Forum have joined a city-wide steering group to design and
deliver some pre-tenancy training for people who are moving into their own property after a
period of homelessness.
MyPlace
MyPlace 15 a fund that aims to support people in Leicester to settle into a new home and
support their reintegration into the local community following a period of homelessness.
Alongside our partner Dear Albert we have created MyPlace. Individuals and families recently
afferted by homelessness can apply for funds to purchase practical items like furniture, travel
passes and other essential items to help them to create a settled home environment and make
their new house feel like a home. People are also able to access more personalised things
which will allow them to build a social network and connect with their new community. In the
past twelve months we have awarded gym and leisure passes, IT equipment such as laptops
and tablets, as well as bicycles. part of the support received through MyPlace, beneficiaries
are invited to attend the 'HOPE Homelessness Lived Experience Forum. to connect with peers.
Charter Website
As part of the National Lottery funded work we redesigned and updated the Homelessness
Charter website. to ensure it was more useful both for those experiencing homelessness as
well as those supporting people experiencing homelessness.
Homelessness Resource Map
With thanks to funding from the Edith Murphy Foundation. the Charter reissued their print
and digital Homele55ness resource map. which CODtains inforniation about services in the city
along with a city map. This was in response to feedback from people with experience of
homelessness finding it difficult to know where to go for support The maps are distributed
across the city and to key partners. such as L£icestershire Police and health services.
GIVE Lelcester Campalgn
The Charter has also seen the establishment of Give
el￿S￿£t donation points around the city.
in partnership with BID Leicester and Leicester City Council. The initiative, which has raised
over £50.000 so far, means that instead of giving cash to people begging on the street, the
public can donate straight to one of the agenaes giving the best help to people experienang
homelessness. This last winter 100% of funds donated went to support programmes run by
Prison Housing & Homelessness Pathway
Suitable accommodation backed up with ongoing support and signposting is vltsl for the
successful resettlement of offenders within the Community. In response to local data and

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feedback. the Charter has established a Prison Pathway Steering group. The steering group
reviews current ways of working across agencies and sectors and pathway protocols,
identifies gaps and further opportunities for improvemenL Together. we are gathering and
coordinating the corrert people. at the corrert level, of the correct organisations to plan
strategically. effect the change required and ensure insotar as possible, an alignmeDt of
organisational priorities.
Famllles In temporary accommodation
In Dec 2024 we convened a summit meeting of many different organisations to explore the
issues surrounding families in temporary accommodation, what their needs are and how
these needs might be addressed. This is the start of an ongoing workstream for 2025.
lolm Lewfis Networking Meetlngs
The Charter continues to host a Tnonthly networking meeting in the lohn Lewis Community
Space. In 2024, we brought together a wide range of different agencies, as well as working
closely with the local authority to deliver periodic updates from the Director ol Housin& Chris
Burgin. In addition. we brought in guest speakers from the National Lottery, Hepatitis C Trust
and The Shaw Trust
Fundralsing
In 2024, we partnered again with national homelessness charity CEO Sleepout for their first
Leicester event at Mattioli Woods Stadium. The event raised over £40,000. £12,000 of which
was donated to the Hope Forum.

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feedbacK the Charter has established a Prison Pathway Steering group. The steering group
reviews current ways of working across agencies and sertors and pathway protocols,
identifies gaps and further opportunities for improvemenL Together. we are gathering and
coordinating the correct people. at the correct level. of the correct organisations to plan
strategically, effect the change required and ensure insofar as possible, an alignment of
organisational priorities.
Families in temporary accommodatfion
In Dec 2024 we convened a summit meeting of many different organisations to explore the
issues surrounding families in temporary accommodation, what their needs are and how
these needs might be addressed. This is the start of an ongoing workstream for 2025.
lohn Lewis Networking Meetlngs
The Charter continues to host a monthly networking meeting in the John Lewis Community
Space. In 2024, we brought together a wide range of different agencies. as well as working
closely with the local authority to deliver periodic updates from the Dirertor of Housin& Chris
Burgin. In addition. we brought in guest speakers from the National Lottery, Hepatitis C Trust
and The Shaw TrusL
Fundraising
In 2024, we partnered again with national homelessness charity CEO Sleepout for their first
Leicester event at Mattioli Woods Stadium. The event raised over £40.000. £12,000 of which
was donated to the Hope ForunL

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4. Financial Review
Together Leicester's activity in 2024 has been funded through income primarily from the
National Lottery. a grant from the Edith Murphy Trust and a sponsored CEO sleepouL
Total income for the year was £75.799.00.
The net result of the period was a surplus of £2.859.02.
The charity remains in a healthy financial position and continues to maintain a contingency
reserve of £15,000. This sum is the equivalent to the cost of three months operation and is
held in reserve so that the trustees can responsibly wind up the charity should that become
necessary.
The remaining £62.524.H is designated for operational activitie&
Restricted funds are as follows.
Lottery
MyPlace
Hope Forum
Edith Murphy underspend
Edith Murphy grant
TOTAL:
£1,3530
£9,974
£12.302
£1.300
£10,000
£45.886
5. Future Plan5
In 2025 there are several areas that require particular attention from Trustees. Of particular
concern are:
The need to maintain long-tenn financial viability for the charity.
Development of the work in support of the Homelessness Charter, including
completion of a three-year grant from the National Lottery and next steps beyond the
period of funded activity.
6. Trustee Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the financial statements
in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year.
Under that law the trustees have elerted to prepare the financial statements in accordance
with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice OJnited Kingdom Accounting
Standards and applicable law). including FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Under charity law the trustees must not approve
the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the
state of affair5 of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources,
including the income and expenditure. of the charity for that period. In preparing these
financial statements. the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them conslstently.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent:

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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subjert to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to
show and explain the charitys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with all relevant legislation. 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 trnstees confinn that:
So far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit inforniation of which the
charity's independent examiner is unaware: and
The trustees have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as trustees in order
to make themselves aware of any relevant audit inforniation and to estsblish that the
charity's independent examiner is aware of that infornlation.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial
inforniation 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.
In preparing this report the T￿￿eeS have taken advantage of the provisions applicable to
companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
Signed on behalf of the Trustee5
8th May 2025

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Independent examiner's report on Together Leicester
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Together Leicester for the year
ended 31st December 2024.
Respectlve responsiblllties of trustees and examiner
The Charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act 2011 ['the ACV).
The charitys trustees consider that an audit 15 not required for this year under section 144 of
the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to-
Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act:
Follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)
(b) of the Act and
State whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examinews Statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration
of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a'true and fair. view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which
gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities
Art,. or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records. or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni 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 faiV 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 connettion with the examination
to which attention should be drdwn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
Gary Brown

Together Lelcester Annual Report and Accounts
for the period 1st lanuary to 31st December 2024
Statement of Finandal Artivities
INCQME& EXPENDITURE
Unresfrlcted
Totsl
INCOME
Fundraising income
Homelessness charter related
22302.1XJ
22302.00
53497.00
53497.
TOTAL INCOME
om
75799.
EXPENDITURE
Staff Costs
37492.02
37492.02
Programme Costs Icosts dIrert￿ related to
programme activities)
Offlce and Adrnin Costs
31599.52
3159252
stsff expenses
Professional Fees
870.30
870.30
1999.61
1999.61
Other IT&5, facilities. IT, etc)
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
1018.53
1018.53
72939.98
(xi
72939S8
NET SURPLUSIIDEFICM to date
2859.02
2859.02
Trnnsfer between funds
Balance blf at l January 2024
74665.42
Balance clf at 31 December 2024
T1524A4
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N£
SHEEf as at 31 December 2023
FIXED ASSETS
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
Cash at Bank
77524.44
Total Current
7752Q44
CURREP
UABIUTIES
Net Current A55ets
77524.44
TOTAL NEf ASSEtS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
62524.44
Restrirted fvnd5
150LKI.00
TOTAL FUNDS
74524.44
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Together Leficester Annual Report aDd Accounts
for the period 1st January to 315t December 2024
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable
to companies subject to the small companies regime.
For the period ending 31st December 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audit
under section 477 of the Companies Art 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors responsibilitie5:
The members have not required the company to obtsin an audit of its financial
statements for the period in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements
of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial
statements.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the mlcro-entity
provisions of the ACL
Signed on 8th May 2025
Trustee
Trustee
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