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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity Number: 1180761

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network

Report and financial statements For the year ended 31 March 2025

The Cohesion and Integration Network

Reference and administrative information

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Charity number 1180761

Registered office and operational address

The Cohesion and Integration Network, Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Ancoats. Manchester M4 6JG

The Charity is also known as ‘Belong-The Cohesion and Integration Network’.

Trustees

Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Co-Chair Shalni Arora OBE

Co-Chair Míriam Juan-Torres Michelle Lawrence Reeya Harish Gadhvana Robert French (resigned August 2025) Robin Tuddenham Fiona Callister Garth Dallas Key management Jamie Scudamore (left January 2025) Chief Executive Officer Kelly Fowler (from January 2025) Chief Executive Officer Bankers Co-operative bank, PO Box 250, Skelmersdale, WN8 6WT Independent Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA Slade & Cooper Limited Examiner Beehive Mill, Jersey St, Manchester, M4 6JG

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The Cohesion and Integration Network

Trustees’ annual report

for the year ended 31 March 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 25.

Reference and administrative information set out on page 1 forms part of this report. The financial statements comply with current statutory requirements, the charity’s memorandum and articles of association and the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: SORP applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.

Objectives and activities

The Cohesion and Integration Network (known as Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network) is a charitable incorporated organisation and registered charity (charity number 1180761). The governing document is the Cohesion and Integration Network Constitution registered on 20 November 2018. The trustees present their report and the independently examined financial statements for the period ended March 2025.

The trustees review the aims, objectives and activities of the charity each year. This report looks at what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work in the reporting period. The trustees report the success of each key activity and the benefits the charity has brought to those groups of people that it is set up to help. The review also helps the trustees ensure the charity's aims, objectives and activities remained focused on its stated purposes.

The trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning its future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives that have been set.

Objects

The objects of the Cohesion and Integration Network CIO are, for the public benefit:

a) the promotion of equality and diversity by:

I. advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity;

II. promoting activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds;

III. promoting cohesion and integration and fostering understanding within and between communities;

IV. conducting or commissioning research on equality and diversity issues and publishing the results to the public;

V. cultivating a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity;

VI. seeking the elimination of discrimination and the acceptance of lawful difference, whatever the background of individuals or communities;

VII. promoting best practice and the sharing of ideas in the areas of cohesion, integration and intercultural interventions;

VIII. developing ideas, creating learning opportunities, and building capacity, competence and confidence for all those individuals and organisations involved in this field.

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b) the promotion of the voluntary sector for cohesion and integration policy and practice by

identifying and disseminating best practice in cohesion and integration activities, where: ‘the voluntary sector’ means charities and voluntary organisations; and

I. charities are organisations, which are established for exclusively charitable purposes in accordance with the law of England and Wales; and

II. voluntary organisations are independent organisations, which are established for purposes that add value to the community as a whole, or a significant section of the community, and which are not

permitted by their constitution to make a profit for private distribution. Voluntary organisations do not include local government or other statutory authorities.

Vision and Mission

The Vision of the Cohesion and Integration Network is a more integrated and less divided Society.

Our Mission is to:

Connect people, places and organisations across all sectors in the UK to disseminate knowledge and best practices on social cohesion – The Cohesion and Integration Network to disseminate knowledge and best practice on integration.

them the resources, skills, inspiration and confidence to lead and champion this vital work.

and influencing policy so that together we can make an integrated society an everyday reality.

Values

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Introduction and Strategic Goals

As the initial period of community spirit and unity subsided after the COVID-19 pandemic, some old divisions and tensions within UK society have re-emerged and fractures between different groups, communities and regions are again coming to the fore. These divisions were seen clearly in the summer 2024 unrest. To build a kinder, fairer, better connected and more inclusive society, we need to strengthen the ties that bind us and in particular those ties that bridge between different groups, communities, and regions. The work of Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network directly addresses this need.

Achievements and performance

The charity's main achievements in the year to end March 2025 are described below. All its charitable activities focus on its charitable objectives as set out above and are undertaken to further Belong’s charitable purposes for the public benefit.

This year has seen significant challenges to cohesion in the UK: the summer 2024 unrest in numerous towns and cities sparked by the Southport atrocity; concern about illegal migration; the ongoing cost of living pressures for many people; the continued impact in our communities of conflicts overseas such as in Gaza; and, despite a change in government, the continued pressure on the resources of local government and other agencies providing services in neighbourhoods and communities.

More than ever, it is important to promote evidence-based, ‘what works’ approaches to social cohesion, and for effective approaches to develop expertise and support those working to address, avert and resolve community tensions and to promote good relations.

Leadership

During the year, Belong was saddened by the departure of Jamie Scudamore, who led Belong since April 2024 and made significant progress in generating additional income, strengthened partner relationships with the Local Government Association and Ministry of Housing, Local Government, and Communities, and designed a framework for financial sustainability.

The trustees were extremely grateful to Jamie for his leadership and were also delighted to appoint Kelly Fowler to take over as CEO from January 2025.

Building support and membership of the network:

Belong developed numerous additional partnerships and continued to work with our network of members.

During the year Belong relaxed charges for membership and renewals to maximise access to the network for the numerous Local Authorities and organisations who expressed interest in cohesion practice and programmes during a period of social unrest. The network of members has grown because of an increase in consultancy projects which included membership and access to Communities of Practice as part of the consultancy package.

Developing and Supporting Leadership on Social Cohesion

Belong continued to offer regular peer support networks for members via three different communities of practice:

Power of Sport Local Government People and Place

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Research

Belong delivered research and evaluation expertise to the following projects: Power of Events report, Power of Sport in Communities, the Eden Project Community Evaluation, and the Local Government Association investigation into the role of sport and culture in cohesion.

Influencing Policy and Practice

Belong has directly influenced policy and contributed to new and thinking through the Manifesto for Cohesion report published in May 2024 and the After the Riots conference held in November 2024.

Our reports and research findings have been shared widely with policy makers, MPs and think tanks including the Manifesto for Social Cohesion report in Summer 2024 and the After the Riots conference in November 2024. Belong is a lead partner in the Independent Commission on Cohesion which from January 2025 was engaging individuals and organisations throughout the UK with the aim of comprehensively understanding the state of community strength and cohesion with a view to influence future policy.

Beneficiaries of our services

Belong’s toolkits, training, workshops, place-based work and services expanded in 2024-25.

In particular Belong has provided several place-based products and services such as the Community Reset project in Sefton, Honest Conversations in Tamworth and Rushmoor Voices. Belong has also worked closely with Sunderland Council on a community consultation programme to establish how best to build cohesion in the future.

As part of our Sport England funded Power of Sport in Communities project, we have worked closely with partners Streetgames to upgrade to the Power of Sport Toolkit with training and project delivery support with community sports groups in Bradford.

Financial review

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network generated financial commitments of £656,052 in total towards core costs and delivery of products and projects during 2024-2025. The total amount of restricted funds carried forward to 2025/2026 totalled £25,127 of which the majority comprised funds towards project work. All restricted funds carried forward from 2024/25 were fully utilized within the year.

Expenditure

Expenditure at end March 2025 totalled £602,134 (cf.£366,181 in 2023/24). Of this £325,045 (cf.£265,580 in 2023/2024) was spent on salaries for the core team which by the end of the period comprised 5 full time and 2 part time members of staff.

Fund balances at the year end. Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network recorded a reserves balance of £181,767, of which £25,127 was restricted funds, with the remaining amount of £156,640 unrestricted.

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Reserves policy

The trustees have continued to adopt a pragmatic approach towards the issue of reserves whilst taking a prudent approach to financial management and oversight. Trustees were provided with management accounts and cashflow forecasts throughout this period at board meetings, which occurred every 2 – 3 months, and the charity ended the period in a healthy financial position. Reimbursement of trustees for travel and accommodation and amounted to £13 during the period covered by this report.

Plans for the future

There is growing demand for direct support to local authorities that Belong is well placed to provide following on from support work to Councils who were directly affected by the Summer 2024 riots. The organisation will

Grow through impactful partnerships – from partnering with government to pursuing partnerships, we will consolidate our place and our role by enabling and supporting the sector to work towards a more cohesive society.

Expand our influence through a growing network - with funding already committed to work in 11 towns and cities across the UK in 25-26, we will reach thousands of individuals as well as local authorities, their key strategic partners in policing, health, housing, education and the VCSE add private sector.

Build an organisation for delivery – the Belong team has pivoted to an entirely new way of working since late 2024. The delivery of place-based projects requires robust delivery processes across multiple initiatives and a range of measures to ensure high quality delivery of products and services to Belong’s clients. To meet these needs, the core team must expand, alongside additional support for the growing pool of associates.

Structure, governance and management Governing document

The Cohesion and Integration Network is incorporated as a charitable incorporated organisation in November 2018 and registered with the Charity Commission on 20th November 2018. The governing document is the constitution dated 20th November 2018. The Cohesion and Integration Network is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1180761). The Cohesion and Integration Network was rebranded as ‘Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Charity’ in October 2019. Its registered name remains the Cohesion and Integration Network.

The Board of Trustees

Trustees are appointed by an ordinary resolution. The trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act as a trustee, however, a trustee appointed by the resolution of other trustees must resign and stand for re-appointment by an ordinary resolution at the next annual general meeting.

Trustees are appointed for a period of three years. There were no re-appointments during the period covered by this report. All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charity. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 9 to the accounts.

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The Cohesion and Integration Network Trustees, annual report for the year ended 31 March 2025 Related partles and relationships wlth other oryanisations Nothing to report. Remuneratlon pollcy for key management personnel The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £87,194. Rlsk management The trustees are responsible for ensuring that the charrty has an appropriate system of controls. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. The Board of Trustees regulady reviews risk and satisfies itself that the major risks to which Belong The Cohesion and Integration Network is exposed have been disCU55ed and that systems have been established to mitigate those risks. statement of rnsponslbllltles of the trustees Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to p￿pare 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 p￿paring financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; and Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; and Make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent; and State whether applicable UK Accounkn"ng Standards and statements of recommended practi￿ have been followed, subject to any material departu￿$ disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and Prepare the finanaal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operatlon. The trustee5 are responsible for keeping pmper accounting record5 that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the finanoal posltion of the charity and enable them to ensu￿ 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 a￿ responsble for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financlal infomiation included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom goveming the preparation and dlssemlnation of finanaal statements may differ from legislation in other Jurisdictions. The tru5tees' annual report has been approved by the trustees on their behalf by 5 and signed on Shalni Arora, Co-chair, Belong - The Cohesion and Integration Network.

Independent examiner’s report

To the trustees of

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31st March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 25.

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; or

  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, Ancoats, Manchester, M4 6JG

Date 17/12/2025

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The Cohesion and Integration Network Statement of Financial Activities for the period ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Note Income from: Donations and legacies 200,289 200,289 Charitable activities: 325,026 130,737 455,763 210,577 Total income 525.315 130.737 656,052 210,577 Expenditure on: Raising funds 149 Charitable activities- 470,664 131,470 602,134 366, 032 Total expenditure 470,664 131,470 602,134 366,181 Net Income/{expendlture) for the year 54.651 (733) 53.918 (155 604) Transfer between funds 25,994 (25,994) Net movement in funds for the year 80.645 (26.727) 53.918 (155 604) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 75.995 51.854 127,849 283,453 Total funds carrled forward 156,640 25,127 181,767 127,849 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The Cohesion and Integration Network Balan￿ Sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 383 Total fixed assets 383 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 12 157.224 76.014 39.310 122,025 ij Total current assets 233.238 161,335 Liabilities Creditors: arnounts falling due in less than one year 14 {51,854) f33,486) Net currnnt assets 181.384 127.849 Total assats less current Ilabllltles 181.767 127,849 Net assets 181,767 127,849 Funds of the charlty: Restrirted income funds Unrestricted income funds 25,127 156,640 51.854 75, 995 17 Totsl charlty funds 181.767 127.849 The note5 on pages 12 to 25 form part of these accounts. Approved by the trustee5 on 2025 and siqned on their behalf bv: Shalni Arora (Co-chair) io

The Cohesion and Integration Network Statement of Cash Flows for the period ending 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Cash provided by/{used in) operating activities 19 (45.500) (175.702) Cash flows fron7 investing activitie5.' Dividends, interest, and rents from investments Purchase of tangible fixed assets (511) Cash provlded byl{used In) Investlng actlvltles (511) Increase/{decrease) in cash and cash equlvalents in the year {46,011) (175, 702) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 122.025 297.727 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 76.014 122,025 li

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 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 1021), 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 fmm l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn. The Cohesion and Integration Network 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 a5 a going concern. The trustees do not consider that the￿ 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 15 not deferred. Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for Income recognition are met. 12

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) d Donated servlces and facllltles Donated pmfessional services and donated facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), general volunteer time is not recognised. refer to the trustees, annual report for more infomiation about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain seNices or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market- a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. e Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity: this is nomially upon notification of the interest paid or Davable bv the Bank. f Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charfity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. g 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 attivitv headinos: Costs of raising funds comprise the costs of fundraising and their associated support costs. Expenditure on charitable artivities includes the costs of services undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their asSOClated support costs. Other expenditure represents those items not falling into any other heading. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the attivity for which the expenditure was incurred. 13

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) h Allocatlon of support costs Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs which support the charity's programmes and activities. These costs have been allocated between cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities. The bases on which support costs have been allocated are set out in note 6. i 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. There were no tangible fixed assets bought in the period. J 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. k 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. I 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 fnr anv tradp di%rni Int.E diip Legal status of the charity The charity is an charitable incorporated organi5ation. registered 20th November 2018 as a charity in England & Wales. 14

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Income from donatlons and legacles Current reporting period Unrestricted Restrirted Total 2025 Donations 200.289 200,289 Total 200,289 200,289 Prevlous reportlng perlod Unrestricted Restricted Total 2024 Donations Total 15

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Income from charltable actlvltles Current reporting period Unrestricted Restrirted Total 2025 Spirit of 2012 Shared Ground Sports England 5efton Council Tamworth Borough Council Membership Income Eden Project Beyond 25 Projert Services 33.737 33,737 5,250 97,000 18,000 23,532 52,558 13,000 1.163 211,523 5,250 97,000 18.000 23,532 52,558 13,000 1, 163 211,523 Total 325,026 130,737 455,763 Previous reporting period unrestn.tted Restricted Total 2024 Calderdale MBC spirit of 2012 Shared Ground Manchester City Council Institute of Physlcs Plan for Peace Membership Income Product Development Income Conference Income Other income 20,858 26,300 11,800 4,160 57.968 10.000 20,858 26,300 11,800 4,160 57,968 10,000 56,070 2, 000 2,131 19,290 56,070 2,000 2.131 1,800 17,490 Total 60,001 150,576 210,577 Cost of raising funds 2025 2024 Fundraiser's fees 149 149 All expenditure on cost of raising funds is unrestrirted. 16

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Analysls of expendlture on charltsble actlvltles Current reporting period Total 2025 Total 2024 Staff costs Office costs & IT HR & Recruitment Research & Content Development Depreciation Conference Costs Consultancy Fees Project costs Website Development costs Govemance costs (see note 6) Support costs {see note 6) 364.770 26,449 289 11,075 128 380 2,130 194.407 279, 970 16,183 16,759 4.733 1,530 44.243 1,852 2,034 654 580 602,134 366,032 2025 2024 Restricted expenditure Unrestricted expenditure 131.470 470,664 33,865 332,167 602,134 366,032 17

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Analysls of governance and support costs Current reporting period Basi5 of apportionment Support Governance Total 2025 Payroll Fees Trustee expenses Accountancy services 654 654 252 1,600 Govemance Govemance 252 1.600 654 1,852 2,506 Previous reporting period Basis of apportionment Support Governance Total 2024 Payroll Fees Trustee expenses Accountancy services Floor area Govemance Govemance 580 580 308 1,726 308 1,726 580 2.034 2,614 Net income/(expenditure) for the year This is stated after chargingl{crediting): 2025 2024 Examiner's remuneration - accountancy fees Examiner's remuneration - payroll bureau fees Independent examiner's fees 1,188 483 324 654 18

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Staff costs Staff costs during the year were as follows: 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs other Staff Costs 289.899 25,572 9,574 39.725 242,585 19,690 4.305 13.390 364,770 279,970 Two employee has employee benefits in excess of £60.000 (2024.. One). The average number of staff employed during the period was 7.55 (2024: 7). The average full time equivalent number of staff employed during the period was 7 (2024.. 5.25). The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £87,194 (2024.. £77.226). 19

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Trustee remuneratlon and expenses, and related party transactlons Neither the management committee nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the year {2024'. Nil). One (2024:Three) member(s) of the management committee received travel and subsistence expenses during the year of 12.90 (2024.. £308). There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations fmm related parties. In 2024125 the charity received an unrestricted donation of £200.289 from the Savannah Wlsdom Foundation. Shalni Arora Co Chair of Belong is CEO of Savannah Wisdom Foundation provided a donation of £200,000 during the year (2024- nil). 10 Corporation tax I he charity Is exempt trom tax on Income ana gains tailing within inapter J Ot part li ot tne Corporation Tax Art 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Art 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity. 11 Flxed assets: tanglble assets Computer equipment Total Cost At l April 2024 Additions Disposals 511 511 At 31 March 2025 511 511 Depreciation At l April 2024 Charge for the year Disposals 128 128 At 31 March 2025 128 128 Net book value At 31 March 2025 383 383 At 31 March 2024 20

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Grants receivable Trade debtors Prepayments and other debtors 148.341 7,039 1,844 26,300 13,010 157,224 39,310 13 Cash at bank and in hand 2025 2024 Cash at bank and on hand 76,014 122,025 76,014 122,025 14 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other creditors and accruals Deferred incorne Taxation and social security costs 9.517 1,600 1.120 3,089 25.000 4,277 40,737 51,854 33,486 15 Deferred income 2025 2024 Deferred grant brought forward Income received Released to income from charitable activities 25,000 25,000 (25.000) Deferred incorne carried ft)rward 25.000 21

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 16 Analysis of movements in restricted funds Current reporting period Balance at l April 2024 Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers Spirit of 2012 Shared Ground Sports England Plan 4 Peace Beyond 25 Project 25.860 11,800 33.737 (33.737) 25,860 (11,800) 97,000 (97.733) {733) 10,704 3,490 (10,704) 13,490) Total 51.854 130,737 { 131.470) (25.994) 25.127 Previous reporting period L5aiance at l April 2023 aiance at 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Calderdale Consultancy Power of Connection {DCMS) Spirit of 2012 Shared Ground Institute of Physics Manchester City Council Plan for Peace 20.858 (624) (20,234) 29.946 4,000 (3.399) {440) (2,000) (30,547) 26,300 13,800 25,860 11,800 (5,649) 57,968 (25,152) (27, 167) 4,160 10,000 3.490 {4,160) 2.954 12.250) 10.704 3,490 Beyond 25 Project DLUHC SC Measurement Rèpid Review 6.123 10,000 (16.123) Total 33.374 150,576 (33.865) (98,231) 51,854 22

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Sports England - Sports England is a pilot programme to deliver training. artion projects and develop Communities of practice in 6 areas of England Plan for Peace - towards an evaluation of Plan for Peace's programme Spirit of 2012 -spirit 2012 review5 the Spirit 2012 archive to provide insights to understand the impact which events bring to social cohesion. Shared Ground - Shared ground is a training course providing skills to help organisations to deliver better social cohesion outcomes Beyond 25 Project - This is a Northem Ireland consultation programme into the key characteristics of good practice in peacebuilding. 17 Analysis of movement in unrestrirted funds Current reporting period 5aiance at l April 2024 Asat31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Transfers General fund 75.995 525.315 (470,664) 25,994 156,640 75,995 525,315 {470.664) 25,994 156,640 Previous reporting period uaiance at l April 2023 Asat31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers Generdl fund 250.079 60.001 {332.316) 98,231 75,995 250.079 60,001 (332.316) 98,231 75.995 Name of Description, nature and purposes of the fund General fund The free reserves after allowing for all designated funds 23

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 18 Analysls of net assets between funds Current Reporting Period General fund Designated funds Restrirted funds Total Tangible fixed assets Other net current assets/{liabilitiesl 156.257 25.127 181,384 Total 156,257 25,127 181,384 Previous Reporting Period General fund Designated funds Restricted funds Total Tangible fixed assets Fixed asset investments Other net current assets/(liabilities) Creditors of more than one year 75,995 51,854 127,849 Total 75.995 127,849 19 Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 2024 Net income/(expenditure) for the year Adjustments for: Depreciation charge Decreasel{increasel in debtors Increase/{decrease) in creditors 53.918 (155.604) 128 { 117,914) 18,368 (16,695) (3,403) Net cash provided by/{used in) operating (45.500) (175, 702) 24

The Cohesion and Integration Network Notes to the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 20 Prior Year Statement of Financial Activities {including Income and Expenditure account) Unrestricted fU[￿S Restricted funds Total funds 2024 Total funds 2023 Income from: Donations and legaaes Charitable aclivilies.. 60,001 150,576 210,577 482,441 Totsl Income 60.001 150.576 210.577 482,441 Expenditure on.. Raising funds 149 149 2.880 Charitable adivities.. 332,167 33,865 366,032 305,752 Total expenditure 332,316 33,865 366,181 308,632 Net incomellexpenditurel for the year (272,315) 116,711 (155,604) 173,809 Transfer belween funds 98,231 (98,231) Net movement In funds for the year {174.084) 18.480 (155.604) 173,809 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 250,079 33,374 283,453 109,644 Totsl funds carrled fonmard 75.995 51.854 127.849 283,453 The statement of financial activit'es indudes all gains and losses rewJnised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 25