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2021-03-31-accounts

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Members ofthe Board and professional advisers
Trustees Annual
Report		 Insert
Independent
Examination
Receipts and Payments
Accounts
Statement ofAssets and Liabilities
Notes to the financial statements 6-7

Registered Charity Name Primrose Bank Community Primrose Bank Community Association
Charity Number 1181125
Registered Office 9Magnolia Gardens
Oldham
OL8 1HX
Trustees Ryan Smith (Chair)
Janette Wade (Secretary)
Carol Taylor
Syed Maruf Ali (Assistant Treasurer)
Shamin Miah
Shoab Akhtar
Javerya Naz
Moyrum
Bibi
Accountants Community
Accounting		 Lancashire C.LC.
Foxfields
9Norley Close
Chadderton
Oldham
OL1 2RA
Bankers Yorkshire Bank (Virgin Money)
47 Market Place
Oldham
OL1 3AB

Objecti ves and Activ ities
SQRp
reference
Para 1.17 Primrose
Community
Association
Constitution
Summary ofthe purposes To further or benefit the residents
ofWerneth
and Medlock
ofthe charity as set out in Vale wards and the neighbourhood
without
distinction
ofsex,
its governing document sexual orientation,
race, or of political,
religious or other
opinions
by associating
together the said residents
and the
Local Authorities,
voluntary
and other organisations
in a
common
effort to advance education
and to provide facilities
in the interests
ofsocial welfare for recreation
and leisure
time occupation,
with the objective of improving
the
conditions
of life for the residents.
In furtherance
ofthese objects but not otherwise,
the trustees
shall have power to establish
or secure the establishment		 of
a community
centre and to maintain
or manage
or co-operate
with any statutory
authority
in the maintenance
and
management
ofsuch a centre for activities promoted
by the
charity
in furtherance
ofthe above objects.
Nothing
in this
constitution
shall authorise
an application
of the property of
the CIO for the purposes
which are not charitable.
Summary of the main Para 1.17and
1.19		 The trustees use the Primrose
Community
Centre for board
meetings
and to run activities.
Due to COVID restrictions
and
activities in relation to lockdown
during 2020/2021 the Primrose Centre remained
those purposes for the closed for the year and meetings
took place online.
public benefit, in particular,
the activities, projects or Oldham
MBC used the centre as a base on a number of
services identified
in the		 occasions to door-knock
and give out information
on COVID
accounts. around
myth-busting,
restrictions,
testing and to encourage
take-up ofthe vaccination
programme.
The centre was also used as a polling station.
Education
ESOL —the classes stopped
meeting
in person and
continued
twice per week online.
Job Search - Great Places Housing Association
continued		 to
support people online with job search or further training
instead offace-to-face at the Primrose Centre.
Maths and English
tuition
provided
by Rising Stars each
Sunday was put on hold.
Health and wellbelng
The Oldham
branch ofParkinson's
UK cancelled
all meetings
during
this year.
Private bookings were cancelled, deposits refunded
and no
bookings were taken during
this time.
The Oldham
network ofchildminders
stopped
using the
centre during
April 2020 —March 2021.
The Community
Fridge was put on hold due to staff working
from home, but the centre was used to sort out and bag up
food that supermarkets
were disposing
off, which was then
delivered
to people
in need and organisations
working
with
homeless
people and families suffering
hardship.
The Oldham
FoodCycle Hub which provided free vegetarian
meals on a weekly basis closed during this year.
Before the COVID pandemic f1,000funding was awarded to
the Primrose
Bank Community
Association
from Oldham
Council to provide non-perishable
food for people
in need.
As the money hadn't been spent, food was bought during
April 2020 and given to local families suffering
hardship.
14weekly online sessions of healthy
cooking on a budget
were delivered
by WiFi Northwest.
Between 12 —15ladies
attended
the weekly Zoom sessions which were well-
received.
Ingredients
for the weekly sessions were delivered
to each house so the ladies could cook while watching
and
taking
instruction
from Anna from WiFi Northwest.
The meals
were quick and easy to prepare/cook
and provided
a family
meal each week.
5x 2-hour weekly paper craft sessions were delivered
online
by Lifelong Learning
using Zoom. 8 people attended
the
Zoom craft sessions.
Para 1.18 The trustees have received guidance
issued
by the Charity
Statement confirming Commission
on public benefit.
The objects for which the
whether the trustees have charity is established
for the public benefit are:
had regard to the
guidance issued by the To continue to provide activities that increase skills, improve
Charity Commission on health and wellbeing,
reduce social isolation and support
public benefit people to improve their quality of life. Grants are available to
groups and organisations
aiming to provide services for the
public benefit
in accordance
with our constitution.
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SORP
reference
Para 1.38 Groups that have been successful
in obtaining
Primrose
Policy on grant making Community
Funding
are:
~
Child Safety Media —f500to co-ordinate
child safety
events to children
and young people covering
personal
safety, fire and home safety, first aid, crime,
drugs,
bullying
and anti-social
behaviour.
Due to
lockdown,
all chid safety events were cancelled.		 All
year 6/7 children were given a Junior Life Skills e-
handbook,
digital lesson plans and worksheets.
~
WiFi Northwest —awarded f500 funding
towards		 the
online healthy
cooking sessions.
Para 1.38
Policy on social The Charity had planned
to develop a social investment
investment including policy in 2021, but due to COVID, this has not progressed.
program related
investment
Para 1.38 Our volunteering
programme
was put on hold during
April
Contribution made by 2020 —March 2021, as the community
centre was closed.		 A
volunteers number
ofvolunteers
joined the online sessions and kept		 in
contact with each other via their Whatsapp
group.
Lynne Anderson,
an employee
ofGreat Places supports		 the
CIO with office administration,
reception work and has taken
on the role oftreasurer
Paul Maybury
continued
to ensure the community
centre		 was
secure and clean on the few occasions
it was used.
The COVID-19 pandemic
has impacted
on all activities
Other organised
at the Primrose Centre, with no income from March
2020 until April 2020. The Centre closed on 17'"March 2020
and remained
closed through
the period ofthis report.
A
COVID risk assessment
and control measures
remained		 in
place to ensure the community
centre was kept COVID-safe.
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Para 1.20 In January 2021 the Community
Association
purchased		 six
Summary of the main laptops at a cost of R2,328, which were donated to two local
achievements ofthe primary schools (3per school).
They were used during
charity, identifying
the		 lockdown for online schooling
by large families who didn'		 t
difference the charity's have enough
laptops and families that couldn't
afford a
work has made
circumstances		 to the
of its		 laptop.
Both schools were very grateful
and have put the
laptops to good use.
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to society A donation
ofF2,500was given to Action Together towards
as a whole. a hardship
fund for people and families struggling
financially
from the impact of the COVID pandemic.
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Para 1.41 Between December 2019and February 2020 a community
Achievements against needs survey was carried out, with 232 respondents.
objectives set Shortly after the survey was completed
the COVID-19 crisis
hit.
It's likely that many ofthe concerns and needs		 are, as a
consequence,
under-represented
and that demand		 for
increased
provision
will be much greater.
The main priorities
highlighted
were:
~
Employment
and training
~
Fear ofcrime
~
Mental
health
~
Advice, information
8 guidance
~
Physical
health
Employment
&Training:
Through		 lockdown,
the
community
association was able to support people		 looking
for employment
by signposting
them		 to partners
and		 also
through
the online ESOLclasses.
INental Health:
One ofour partners,		 Peaceful Minds
provided
online support to residents		 suffering
from		 mental
health issues.
Residents were also		 encouraged
to		 join
online craft sessions where they could meet other people
via Zoom.
Advice, information
and guidance		 continued
to be
provided
via telephone,
social media		 and other ways.
Physical Health:
Online cooking sessions encouraged
residents
to cook quick and easy nutritious
meals on		 a
budget
One lady who had spent time in hospital
with
COVID was suffering
with her mental		 health and lost her
confidence.
Her anxiety was so bad		 that she wouldn't leave
her house when she was discharged from hospital. She
received support
from some ofthe ladies attending		 the
online cooking sessions, which has boosted her confidence
as well as make new friends.
Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set
Para 1.41
Investment performance
against objectives
Other

Review Review ofthe ofthe charity's charity's charity's Para 1.21 We had a surplus
of2715 in this financial
period, that
covered a full 12 month
from the 1"ofApril 2020 to the 31"		 We had a surplus
of2715 in this financial
period, that
covered a full 12 month
from the 1"ofApril 2020 to the 31"		 We had a surplus
of2715 in this financial
period, that
covered a full 12 month
from the 1"ofApril 2020 to the 31"		 We had a surplus
of2715 in this financial
period, that
covered a full 12 month
from the 1"ofApril 2020 to the 31"
financial position at the of March 2021.
end ofthe period The total funds held as at the 31"of March 2021 were
F68,003, being ANIL restricted funds and F68,003
unrestricted
funds (free reserves).
Para 1.22 The CIO has adopted the following
policy regarding
Statement explaining the reserves:
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held The trustees have examined
the major strategic, business
and operational
risks which the charity faces and confirm
that systems
have been established
to enable regular
reports to be produced so that the necessary steps can be
taken to lessen these risks.
The trustees
aim to build free reserves
in unrestricted		 funds
at a level which equates to between three and six months of
charitable
expenditure.
The charity's
main source of		 income
is grants,
room hire charges and donations.
A
roved at board meetin
on 14~ Janua
2021
Para 1.22 R2,000 reserves
will cover 3months'
running
costs for		 the
Amount of reserves held Primrose Centre.
This includes
utility
bills, cleaning		 and
maintenance.
Para 1.22 N/A
Reasons for holding zero
reserves
Para 1.24 N/A
Details offund materially
in deficit
Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties
for the charity continuing		 as a
Explanation
of any
uncertainties
about		 the going concern.
charity continuing as a
oin concern

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where		 relevant abo ut:
The charity's
principal
sources offunds (including		 Para 1.47
an
fundraisin
Investment
policy and
objectives including
any		 Para 1.46
social investment
policy
ado ted
The trustees
have		 assessed the risks the charity faces and
A description ofthe have taken measures to manage them. The risks are
principal
risks		 facing the Para 1.46 reviewed regularly at board meetings
and trustees are
charity satisfied that systems are in place to manage the risks that
have been identified. Finances are kept under regular
review, insurance cover is in place, and policies are
reviewed annuall .
Other

Description
ofcharity's		 Description
ofcharity's
trusts
Para 1.25 The governing document is a constitution.
Type of governing
document
Para 1.25 The charity is constituted as a charitable incorporated
How is the charity organisation.
constituted?
Para 1.25 The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of
Trustee selection new trustees through an election process, in line with the
methods
including		 details process outlined within the governing document.
of any constitutional
provisions e.g. election
to post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees
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Para 1.51 Following
appointment
to the board, trustees
are given a
Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction		 copy ofthe constitution,
trustee job description,
skills matrix
and
publications
from
the
Charity
Commission.
This
and training oftrustees ensures
that new trustees
are aware of the scope of their
responsibilities
under the Charities Act.
Para 1.51 The charity is managed
by a board oftrustees.
The charity's Volunteers
assist with organising
and running
activities.
organisational structure Great Places has assisted
with governance
ofthe CIO and
and any wider network has handed
over management
ofthe community
centre to
with which the charity the board of trustees.
The Charity
are also a member
of
works Oldham
Community
Centre network
coordinated
by Action
Together.
Para 1.51 The
Primrose
Community
Association
oversees
the
Relationship with any Oldham
Council owned Primrose Community
Centre, which
related parties is managed
by Great Places Housing Association
by way of
a PFI contract.
Great Places commit resources to support
the Charity with governance
as well as take the lead role in
monitoring
the
Primrose
Centres
building
safety
compliance.
Two
members
of Great
Places
staff
are
members
ofthe board oftrustees.
Other

Charit name Primrose Bank Communit Association
Other name the charit uses None
Re istered charit number 1181125
Charity's principal address 9Magnolia Gardens
Oldham
OL8 1HX

FO RTHE Y EAR ENDED 3 1 MARCH 202 1
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 11/12/18 to
31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/20
Notes
RECEIPTS
Room Hire 570 570 17,837
Authority
Hours		 9,750
Grants 2 9,980 9,980 1,000
Sundries 4,222
Other Income 3 13634 13634 206
TOTAL RECEIPTS 24,184 24,164 33,015
PAYMENTS
Room Hire (Refunds) 45 45
Skills Training 272
Insurance 700 700 730
Licences 180 180 598
Centre Maintenance 4,297 4,297 2,904
Fixtures &Fittings 430
Computer
Equipment		 & Software 447 447 2,020
Laptops for Local Schools 2,388 2,388
Printing
&,Stationery		 207
Refreshments 29
Electricity 1,216 1,216 2,890
Gas 3,649 3,649 (4,148)
Telephone &Internet 270 270 220
Window Cleaning 540
Cleaning &Supplies 382 382 2,704
Social Media &Marketing 5,372
Accountancy
Fees		 450 450 195
Emergency Food Supplies
Centre Funded Activities		 1,000
1,519
Primrose Bank Funding (Grants) 9,345 9,345 7,689
Sundries 100 100 1 536
TOTAL PAYMENTS 23,469 23,469 26,707
Net ofreceipts/(payments) 715 715 6@08
Cash funds as at31March 2020 67,288 67,288 60,980
Cash funds as at31March 2021

FORTHE YEAR ENDED 31MARCH 202 1
Total Funds
as at31
March 2021
CASH FUNDS
Bank Account 68,003
Petty Cash
MJHQ
LIABILITIES
Accountancy
Fees (Independent
Additional
Accountancy
Work		 Examination —11/12/18 to 31/03/20)
(11/12/18 to 31/03/20)		 625
90
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination —01/04/20 to 31/03/21) 455

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 11/12/18 to
31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/20
National Lottery
(Older Persons Activities) 9,980 9,980
OMBC ~9M 1 000
~$9
ther Income
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 11/12/18 to
31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/20
Great Places (Residents Conference) 4,329 4/29
Great Places (Centre Maintenance) 3,555 3,555
Action Together Covid Crisis Support 5,750 5,750
Refunds Received
Miscellaneous 206

4. Primrose Bank Funding Primrose Bank Funding (Grants Issued)
Unrestricted		 (Grants Issued)
Unrestricted		 Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 01/04/20 to 11/12/18 to
31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/21 31/03/20
Action Together Covid Crisis Support 7,500 7,500
Crucial Crew Community Safety Event 500 500
Great Places (Covid Response) 845 845
Ready Steady Cook Project Group 500 500
Green Fingers Home Provision 100
IfOldham
Homeless		 Provision 1,860
StPeters Partnership Creche 330
Great Places Community Fund 646
Oldham
Athletics		 1,599
Sewing Group 500
Sawn Furniture
Recycle		 500
UKEFF Healthy Eating 1,000
Tudor Football Pitch 171
Peaceful Minds 500
Ladies Group 293
WEA Transport
Expenses		 190
5. Fund Analysis
Opening Balance Receipts Payments Closing Balance
as at as at
Fund Name 31March 2020 31March 2021
Unrestricted
Funds		 67/88 24,184 (23,469) 68,003
Restricted Funds
Total Funds