Move the Masses
(Charity number: 1179679)
Trustees annual report & financial statements for the year ended
30th June 2025
Charity accounts preparation & independent examination service
Move the Masses
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| Index | Page |
| Report of the trustees | 1 |
| Independent examiner's report | 4 |
| Receipts & payments accounts | 5 |
| Statement of assets and liabilities | 6 |
| Notes to the accounts | 7 |
Trustees' Annual Report
From: 1st July 2024 To: 30th June 2025 Charity's full name Move the Masses Registered Charity number 1179679
Objectives and activities
Summary of the purposes of the charity set out in its governing document
For the public benefit, the promotion of physical and mental health of people throughout England, through the provision of information, signposting, education and opportunities to participate in physical activity.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts
Our mission is to create healthy communities by enabling people to improve their wellbeing through exercise. The main schemes which support that mission are:
a) Move Mates - this project pairs volunteers walking buddies with people who don’t have the confidence to get out of their own home. We give people the support that they need to improve their physical health through walking whilst offering the mental health benefits of having regular company.
b) Move Map - we continue to maintain a free-to-access map which allows you to see the locations of outdoor exercise equipment and provide free access to example workouts in these locations via our website.
a) Move Mates - this project pairs volunteers walking buddies with people who don't have the confidence to get out of their own home. We give people the support that they need to improve their physical health through walking whilst offering the mental health benefits of having regular company. This service operates in York with Durham and Leeds launched at the very end of the reporting year. The project will expand into the Selby and Pocklington areas in 2023.
b) Move Map - we continue to maintain a free-to-access map which allows you to see the locations of outdoor exercise equipment and provide free access to example workouts in these locations via our website.
The trustees consider that they have complied with their duties to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.
Move the Masses continued to deliver strong outcomes for beneficiaries and volunteers through our flagship initiative, Move Mates. During 2025, we maintained our delivery across Leeds, Durham and Selby, building on the foundations established in prior years. Across all locations during the 2024/25 financial year, the charity facilitated 156 pairings, resulting in 3501 supported walks. Of these, 106 beneficiaries participated in their first walk with the charity, marking an important step in improving physical activity and reducing social isolation.
Volunteer engagement remained a key strength, with 315 active volunteers, including 62 new joiners. Volunteers contributed a total of 4911 hours, of which 2904 hours were spent directly walking with beneficiaries, demonstrating the continued commitment of our volunteer community.
The charity continues to evidence positive impact on wellbeing, with the average self-reported health rating of beneficiaries changing from 6.3 to 6.5 over the financial year.
Through these activities, Move the Masses has continued to reduce social isolation, improve health outcomes, and foster meaningful community connections.
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Financial review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period
We have received £61,859 of income in the year (£52,887 Grants, Donations £7,848). Our expenditure has been £125,394 leaving an end of period balance of £8,041 which is made up of £7,345 of restricted and £696 of unrestricted funds.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held
Any unrestricted funds not committeed to projects or invested in tangible fixed assets (' the free reserves') held by Move the Masses should be equal to or greater than a minimum of 3 months of fixed costs.
Amount of reserves held
Reasons for holding zero reserves n/a
Funds materially in deficit None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
The charity’s financial position was carefully monitored throughout the year. Following the year end, in July 2025, the Trustees undertook a detailed review of the charity’s financial sustainability and future operating model in light of ongoing funding challenges.
As a result of this review, the Trustees made the difficult decision to restructure the charity’s activities. This included the redundancy of staff and the closure of all projects outside of York, with a move to a volunteerled delivery model. These actions were taken to ensure the long-term viability of the charity and to preserve its ability to continue delivering its charitable objectives.
Following the year ended 30 June 2025, the charity received combination of grants and donations. This funding, alongside the reduction in operating costs, has enabled the charity to continue operating beyond the year end.
While the charity remains reliant on continued funding and volunteer support, the Trustees are satisfied that with the restructure towards a more voluntary led service delivery along side some small guaranteed funding, the charity remains in a position to continue its operations for the foreseeable future.
Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Trustees continue to actively monitor the charity’s financial position and funding opportunities and will take further action as required to safeguard the charity’s future.
Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity's trusts
Type of governing document Foundation Model Constitution
How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Constitution
Trustee selection methods including Appointed by existing trustees details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees
Reference and administration details
Charity's full name
Move the Masses
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Other names the charity is known by n/a Charity’s principal address 20, Falsgrave Crescent York YO30 7AZ
Names of the trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Rachael Armstrong From July 2025 Evie Page Secretary From April 25 Chair Katherine Gardner Trustee From September 2024 Trustee John Mylchreest Trustee From July 2024 Angela Graham Jack Strickland Treasurer Hayden Holmes |
| Names and addresses of advisers | Names and addresses of advisers | Names and addresses of advisers |
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| Type of adviser | Name | Address |
| Uttoxeter, Staffordshire ST14 8HD Independent Examiner Karen Wood ACMA,CGMA 2 Galligap Lane, Osbaldwick York, YO10 3NR Bankers Lloyds Bank 7 Carter Street Outsource Accountancy Services & Independent Examinations |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
Becci Blues left Jan 25 and replaced by Libby Croft in Feb 25
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees Annual Report and Accounts
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature Full Name Hayden Holmes Position Chair Date 27 April 2026
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Move the Masses
I report on the accounts of: for the year ended: 30th June 2025
Move the Masses
which are set out on pages 5 to 8.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 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.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records
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.
Karen Wood (ACMA) Outsource independent examination service 2 Galligap Lane Osbaldwick York YO10 3NR
27/04/2026
Date:
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Move the Masses
(Charity number: 1179679)
| Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended: 30th June 2025 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended: 30th June 2025 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended: 30th June 2025 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended: 30th June 2025 |
Receipts &payments accounts for theyear ended: 30th June 2025 |
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| Total receipts Receipts Donations & fundraising Sessions & services Intern Trustee expenses Bank charges Independent examination Project management & evaluation Staff salaries Staff expenses, DBS & recruitment Payroll fees Transfers between funds Balance brought forward Balance carried forward Insurance Net of receipts/(payments) Publicity & website Volunteer costs & coordination Fundraising costs Total payments Payments Office equipment, costs & room hire Memberships & subscriptions Grants received |
Unrestricted funds £ 7,848 500 124 - 8,472 23,157 634 1,266 - 350 1,074 - 70 - - 1,871 - 1 28,423 ( 19,951) (287) 19,633 (605) |
Restricted funds £ - 52,387 - 1,000 53,387 91,682 1,970 2,311 - - - 649 41 102 210 - - 6 96,971 ( 43,584) 287 51,943 8,646 |
2025 Total funds £ 7,848 52,887 124 1,000 61,859 114,839 2,604 3,577 - 350 1,074 649 111 102 210 1,871 - 7 125,394 ( 63,535) - 71,576 8,041 |
2024 Total funds £ 5,413 95,540 - 1,500 |
| 102,453 | ||||
| 132,796 1,384 4,559 600 330 - 495 32 1,500 80 241 35 - |
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| 142,052 | ||||
| ( 39,599) - 111,175 |
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| 71,576 |
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Move the Masses
(Charity number: 1179679)
| Statement of assets and liabilities at: | 30th June 2025 | 30th June 2025 | 30th June 2025 | |
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| Current bank account Liabilities Independent examination fee Assets Cash at bank and in hand |
Unrestricted funds £ (605) (605) Unrestricted Funds £ 350 350 |
Restricted funds £ 8,646 8,646 Restricted Funds £ - - |
2024 Total funds £ 8,041 8,041 2024 Total Funds £ 350 350 |
2023 Total funds £ 71,576 |
| 71,576 | ||||
| 2023 Total Funds £ 330 |
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| 330 |
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Move the Masses
(Charity number 1179679)
Notes to the accounts for the year ended:
30th June 2025
1. Basis of accounts
The Trustees have taken advantage of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 and prepared the accounts on a receipts and payments basis.
2. Restricted income funds
Fund name
Durham County Council Coop Durham Coop Leeds Coop Pocklington Awards for All Sir George Martin City of York BCF Leeds Bramall Leeds Community Committee Active Travel - Capability Fund Durham Movement Fund (Sports England) Durham Point North Feofees Heart of Selby CYC - Whitwam York Community Fund Leeds University Purey Cust
Purpose
Funding towards running of Move Mates in Durham Funding towards running of Move Mates in Durham Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards staff and volunteer training in Pocklington Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards Move Mates and Wellbeing Walks in York Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards running of Move Mates in Durham Funding towards running of Move Mates in Durham
Funding towards running of Move Mates in Durham Funding towards Move Mates and Wellbeing Walks in York Funding towards running of Move Mates in Selby Funding towards Move Mates and Wellbeing Walks in York Funding towards Move Mates and Wellbeing Walks in York Funding towards running of Move Mates in Leeds Funding towards Move Mates and Wellbeing Walks in York
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Move the Masses
(Charity number 1179679)
| Restricted Funds TRCF Nimbuscare Sir George Martin Durham County Council Coop Durham Durham CF Social Prescription Coop Pocklington Heart of Selby CYC - Whitwam York Community Fund Total Restricted Funds Total Funds Leeds Community Committee Awards for All Leeds Bramall City of York BCF Purey Cust Active Travel - Capability Fund Durham Movement Fund (Sports Durham Point North Feofees Leeds University Coop Leeds General Unrestricted Funds |
Balance b/fwd £ 19,633 30 148 10,933 2,841 1,108 559 11,428 2,000 17,887 5,000 9 - - - - - - - - - 51,934 71,567 |
Incoming resources £ 8,472 - - - - 1,771 965 - - - - - - 14,820 4,831 2,500 10,000 2,500 5,000 1,000 10,000 53,387 61,859 |
Resources expended £ 28,423 - - 10,933 2,802 1,884 1,567 11,428 2,000 17,800 5,000 - 3,404 11,573 3,270 2,500 4,007 2,500 5,422 882 10,000 96,971 125,394 |
Trf btwn funds £ (287) (30) (148) - - - 43 - - - - - 422 287 - |
Balance c/fwd £ (605) - - - 39 996 - - - 87 - 9 (3,404) 3,247 1,561 - 5,993 - - 118 - |
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| 8,646 | |||||
| 8,041 |
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Transfer between funds
The overspend of £422 on York Community Fund and £43 on Coop Pocklington have been transferred to unrestricted funds.The Durham CF Social Prescription and Nimbuscare funds are finished and the small surplus left was transferred to unrestricted funds.
Funds in deficit
The funding for Active Travel Community Fund was received on 1st August 2025.
Unrestricted funds are in slight deficit due to underallocation of salaries from restricted funds. This has been reconciled in the allocations next year.
Approval of accounts for the year ended:
30th June 2025
The report and accounts were approved by the Trustees
Signed for and on behalf of the trustees Hayden Holmes Print name
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