**Charity Number: 1179629**
# **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2025**
## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **Contents**
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|Annual Report|3 - 7|
|Review of activities|8-9|
|Independent Examiners Report|10|
|Statement of Financial Activities|11|
|Balance Sheet|12|
|Notes to the financial statements|13-15|
## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **ANNUAL REPORT** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
## **Foreword**
The Trustees of FACE - Family and Community Enterprise (FACE) present the Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
## **Reference and Administrative Details**
**Charity Name** FACE - Family and Community Enterprise **Charity Registration number** 1179629 **Principal office address** Bangor Street Community Centre Norwich Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 6NZ **Trustees** Salman Bhaodin Talha Lorgat
The appointment of members of the Board of Trustees shall be reviewed every year using procedures set out by the Board of Trustees.
**Bank** NatWest Bank 35 King William Street Blackburn Lancashire BB1 7DJ
## **Accountants**
H&A Consultancy Services Ltd Ground Floor Front 185 Audley Range Blackburn Lancashire BB1 1TH
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **ANNUAL REPORT** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
FACE was initially established in 2014 as a community development organisation and registered with the Charity Commission on 21st August 2018. The charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 10th November 2017.
The board of trustees remain responsible for the overall governance, management and control of the charity. Day to day management is delegated to the core staff team and development lead who report back regularly in monthly team meetings, quarterly review presentations and line management supervision.
## **Method of Appointment or Election of Trustees**
Trustees are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association. A minimum of three trustees must be appointed. There is no maximum.
All those wishing to be a trustee must support the aims of the charity and applications to become a trustee are in a form approved by the existing trustees.
Newly appointed trustees are provided with comprehensive induction to FACE’s provision, including key information about the organisation’s development, governance and safeguarding.
## **Risk Management**
The major risks to which the charity is exposed have been identified and considered, with a striving commitment to ensure these are effectively managed. The trustees and core senior team continue to review and identify risk and respond accordingly using a managed and smart approach.
## **Reserves Policy**
The Trustees have examined the charities requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to the organisation. A policy has been established whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by FACE should be not less than an amount equivalent to three months’ expenditure if at all possible.
The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the service and the trustees are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the activities of FACE to meet the needs of the community in the event of a significant drop in funding.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
## **Objectives and Activities**
The charitable objects as registered with the Charity Commission and stated in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are:
FACE is a non-profit organisation which endeavours to promote and organise community events and activities involving the local areas of Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire. We are a leading movement in building a more integrated society. We work on a local level to connect people together across all ages and walks of life.
Established in 2014 as a community development body, FACE is a growing team which works closely with local authorities, emergency services, community organisations as well as schools and diverse sporting and religious bodies.
We deliver sports coaching, education and personal development programmes, providing young people and adults with opportunities to change their lives for the better.
## **Our Goal:**
To educate, motivate and inspire current and future generations, building better communities for all.
We aim to achieve our goal by delivering in five areas:
## _**Sport**_
We strive to provide sporting opportunities for children, young people and adults and those with physical or mental disabilities. We also deliver girls only sessions and manage a Centre of Sporting Excellence.
## _**Community Cohesion**_
We aim to engage some of the most hard to reach people in the community by delivering sports coaching and a range of alternative activity sessions at times when they could otherwise become engaged in anti-social behaviour and / or social isolation.
## _**Health**_
Using sport, fitness and nutrition we deliver a range of programmes to improve the health and wellbeing of local communities.
## _**Education**_
We develop partnerships with schools to create community hubs and also deliver a range of educational programmes to all, using FACE as a hook to engage people.
## _**Charities**_
Charity work has always been an intrinsic element of life at FACE. FACE assists multiple charities to raise vital funds by facilitating various events throughout the year; as well as increasing awareness of their work.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
## **Values**
At the core of everything we do as an organisation are our values:
## _**Local – National**_
We maximise our local impact, supported by national influence, efficiencies and scale.
- We use local knowledge to work with our local communities.
- We seek opportunities to increase the number of people benefiting from our programmes.
- We work collaboratively across the organisation to support our colleagues and maximize our efficiency and effectiveness.
## _**Challenging – Humble**_
We strive for continuous improvement, with understanding and respect for all those we work with.
- We develop by sharing feedback with colleagues and partners.
- We look for improvements in what we do and how we do it.
- We seek, understand and respect other people’s point of view.
- We trust in each other to make the right decisions for FACE to support our mission.
## _**Professional – Real**_
We are true to ourselves, and commit to always perform at our best
- We have high standards and take pride in all we do.
- We learn from our mistakes.
- We have a warm and approachable culture.
## **Public Benefit**
The trustees have a duty to comply with Section 17 of The Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The trustees consider the aims, objectives and activities of the charity and compare these with the achievements and outcomes of the various programmes, reviewing the benefits brought to the public the charity seeks to help by each key activity. The trustees have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in undertaking the public benefit duty.
The Trustees can confirm that the Charity has fulfilled the public benefit requirement and that this requirement is strongly embedded within the policies and procedures of the organisation.
## **Trustees' Responsibility For The Financial Statements**
The Board of Trustees is charged under charity and corporate law to prepare the Trustee's Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS102.
The 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 year and its financial position at the end of the year.
- Selecting suitable accounting policies and applying them consistently
- Making judgements that are reasonable and prudent
- Stating whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice
- have been followed, subject to any departures from those being disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **ANNUAL REPORT**
## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
- Preparing the financial statements on the _going concern_ basis unless it is inappropriate to
- presume that the Charity will continue in operation
- Keeping proper accounting records which disclose with proper accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the Charity. They must also enable the Trustees to ensure that the
- financial statements comply with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (accounts and reports) regulations and the provisions of the Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Safeguarding the assets of the Charity by taking reasonable steps in the prevention and
- detection of fraud and other irregularities
The Board of Trustees confirms that it has met the responsibilities accorded to it and complied with the requirements for preparing the accounts. The financial statements included in this report have been compiled from, and are in accordance with, the financial records maintained by the Charity.
Signed on behalf of the Board by:
Talha Lorgat Trustee
Salman Bhaodin Trustee
Date: 11 March 2026
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **REVIEW OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
## **Background and Review**
## **A Year of Impact, Resilience, and Community**
2025 has been a year of growth, reflection, and meaningful engagement for FACE – Family and Community Enterprise. Our focus has been on supporting young people, promoting wellbeing, and strengthening community connections across Blackburn, particularly in Little Harwood, Bastwell, and Shear Brow.
## **Engaging Young People and Combating Inactivity**
This year we introduced FACE and MOTIVATE, a programme designed to encourage young people, including young mothers and those previously inactive, to take part in sport and physical activity. Through football, netball, fitness, and multi-sport sessions, the programme has created fun, inclusive opportunities for participants to reconnect with physical activity and build confidence.
Our ongoing Million Hours Fund initiatives continued to provide outreach and positive activities, mentoring young people and addressing antisocial behaviour. Through workshops and engagement sessions, we supported young people to understand the consequences of crime, develop life skills, and make positive choices, while strengthening relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders.
## **Project and Activity Updates**
## **Supporting Children, Families, and Communities**
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme provided children with safe, structured activities during school breaks, combining nutritious meals with arts, crafts, outings, and trips. Across the year, this initiative offered a positive environment where children could learn, grow, and connect with peers.
Community wellbeing remained central to FACE’s work, with weekend sports sessions, women’s-only fitness programmes, and seated mobility classes for the elderly. In addition, our food support initiatives delivered anonymous parcels and meals to families and individuals in need, ensuring that everyone had access to essential support.
## **Humanitarian Work and Youth-Led Initiative**
Youth volunteers continued to play a central role in charitable projects. We provided aid to Morocco earthquake victims, delivering essential supplies and support to affected families. Locally, volunteers supported homeless individuals during the winter months, providing meals, blankets, and personal care items.
In partnership with Blackburn Rovers FC Trust, we delivered girls-only youth sessions through the National Youth Offer (NYO), creating safe spaces for young females to develop skills, confidence, and wellbeing through sport and mentorship.
## **Partnerships and Collaboration**
FACE strengthened connections with local authorities, community organisations, and the Young People’s Foundation in Blackburn with Darwen. These partnerships allowed us to share expertise, resources, and best practices, ensuring our programmes remained inclusive, youth-centered, and impactful.
## **Looking Ahead**
As we move into the next year, FACE will focus on maintaining our core programmes while reviewing service delivery to ensure sustainability and continued community impact. Future priorities include:
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **REVIEW OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
Expanding the FACE and MOTIVATE programme to reach more inactive young people.
- Consolidating Million Hours Fund initiatives to deepen engagement and address antisocial behaviour.
- Enhancing mental health support and mediation services for families and young people.-
- Growing girls-only and women-focused programmes, alongside continued support for older adults.
- Reviewing holiday and food support programmes to maximise accessibility and quality.
We are proud of the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and young people, whose efforts make meaningful change possible every day.
“Volunteering with FACE has shown me how much young people can achieve when given guidance, opportunities, and trust. The difference we make is tangible every day.” – Youth Volunteer
Together, we remain committed to empowering communities, supporting young people, and creating opportunities for all.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
## **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 Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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.
## **Basis of Independent Examiner's Report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes 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 you as 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 Examiner's 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 Act; or
- the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
●the accounts did 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.
I Mulla (AFA MIPA) for and behalf of:
H&A Consultancy Services Ltd Ground Floor Front 185 Audley Range Blackburn Lancashire BB1 1TH
Dated: 11 March 2026
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITES (Including Income & Expenditure Account)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
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Note Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Donation and legacies 2 54,142 74,191 128,333 128,986
Total Incoming resources 54,142 74,191 128,333 128,986
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Charitable activities 3 86,453 70,206 156,659 143,697
Governance costs 4 840 - 840 840
Total Resources expended 87,293 70,206 157,499 144,537
Net income/(loss) for the year (33,151) 3,985 (29,166) (15,551)
Transfer between funds 5 (4,302) 4,302 - -
Movement in funds (37,453) 8,287 (29,166) (15,551)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 37,831 4,388 42,219 57,770
Total funds carried forward 378 12,675 13,053 42,219
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There are no gains or losses other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
All incoming resources and resources expended are derived from continuing activities
The notes on following pages form part of these accounts.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
_**AS AT 31 MARCH 2025**_ **Charity Number: 1179629**
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Note Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand 1,218 12,675 13,893 43,059
1,218 12,675 13,893 43,059
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year 7 (840) - (840) (840)
Net Current Assets 378 12,675 13,053 42,219
Funds
Restricted funds 8 - 12,675 12,675 4,388
Unrestricted funds 378 - 378 37,831
378 12,675 13,053 42,219
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Approved by the Trustees on 11 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
Talha Lorgat Salman Bhaodin Trustee Trustee
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**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **1 Principles of accounting policies**
## _**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) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
## _**Grants Received**_
Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are apportioned to the Statement of Financial Activities in the year to which they relate.
## _**Incoming Resources**_
Donations and legacies and other forms of voluntary income are recognised in full on the Statement of Financial Activities when notification of entitlement is received and the amount receivable can be measured with sufficient reliability.
## _**Resources expended**_
Resources expended are recognised in the period which they are incurred. Resources expended include attributable VAT which cannot be recovered.
- Charitable expenditure comprises those costs by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes costs that can be allocated directly to such activities.
- Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include accountancy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
- All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.
## _**Restricted funds**_
Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor. Expenditure which meets these criteria is identified to the fund.
## _**Unrestricted funds**_
Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the Charity without further specified.
## _**Cashflow statement**_
No cashflow statement is prepared for the current year as the Charity qualifies for the small entity exemption.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
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2 Incoming Resources Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
Charitable activities: £ £ £ £
-
General fundraising 42,046 42,046 72,557
Gift aid 12,096 - 12,096 -
Blackburn Rovers Football Club - 2,860 2,860 10,780
- -
BwD Borough Council 22,710 22,710
- - -
BwD Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Program 33,720
Groundwork UK - 500 500 1,000
Lancashire Football Association - 874 874 900
Million Hours Fund - 31,247 31,247 9,529
Sported grant - 1,000 1,000 500
- -
Sport England 15,000 15,000
54,142 74,191 128,333 128,986
3 Resources Expended Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
Charitable activities: £ £ £ £
Consultancy costs and wages 45,760 30,820 76,580 78,060
Telephone 406 - 406 167
Materials and equipment 3,762 4,994 8,756 10,166
Advertising and marketing 419 2,800 3,219 10,331
Premises and venue hire costs 23,803 30,592 54,395 19,875
Transport/travel 48 1,000 1,048 1,752
Printing, postage and stationery - - - 438
Insurance 244 - 244 838
Professional fees 2,797 - 2,797 3,626
Charitable donations 9,000 - 9,000 18,444
Bank charges 213 - 213 -
Total Costs 86,453 70,206 156,659 143,697
4 Governance Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £
Accountancy 840 - 840 840
840 - 840 840
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## **5 Transfer between funds**
£4,302 (2024: £nil) was transferred from unrestricted to restricted funds during the period.
## **6 Taxation on surplus ordinary activities**
As the Trust is a registered charity no provision has been made for taxation.
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## **FACE - Family and Community Enterprise**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025**_
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7 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024
£ £
Accruals 840 840
840 840
8 Movement in funds At 1 April Movement At 31 March
2024 in funds 2025
£ £ £
Unrestricted funds
Donations and legacies 37,831 (37,453) 378
Restricted funds
Donations and legacies 4,388 8,287 12,675
Total Funds 42,219 (29,166) 13,053
Restricted funds 2025 2024
£ £
The restricted fund comprises of:
Million Hours Fund 12,675 4,388
12,675 4,388
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