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2024-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration Number: 1181125

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 March 2024

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

Page
Members of the Board and professional advisers 2
Trustees Annual Report 3-11
Independent Examination 12
Receipts and Payments Accounts 13
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 14
Notes to the financial statements 15-16

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Registered Charity Name Primrose Bank Community Association
Charity Number 1181125
Registered Office 9 Magnolia Gardens
Oldham
OL8 1HX
Trustees Shamin Miah (Chair ~ from 19/08/24))
Moyrum Bibi (Secretary ~ from 19/08/24)
Syed Maruf Ali (Treasurer)
Shoab Akhtar
Javerya Naz
Paul Maybury (appointed 19/08/24)
Dawn Stewart (appointed 19/08/24)
Ryan Smith (resigned 18/10/22)
Paul Doherty (resigned 02/11/23)
Carol Taylor (resigned 19/08/24)
Janette Wade (Secretary ~ resigned 19/08/24)
Accountants Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C.
Foxfields
9 Norley Close
Chadderton
Oldham
OL1 2RA
Bankers Virgin Money
47 Market Place
Oldham
OL1 3AB

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period 1[st] April 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

Charity name: PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Charity registration number: 1181125

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 Primrose Community Association Constitution
To further or benefit the residents of Werneth and Medlock Vale wards
and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, 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 of social welfare for recreation and leisure time
occupation, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the
residents.
In furtherance of these 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 of such a centre for activities
promoted by the charity in furtherance of the 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
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services
identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 the trustees used the Primrose Centre for board meetings and to run
activities, which have increased this year.
Education
ESOL – classes run twice a week. The classes cover reading, writing
and maths.
Maths and English tuition provided by Rising Stars is held on Sundays.
A defibrillator training course was held to ensure that trustees and
volunteers are familiar with how to use the defibrillator which has been
installed on the exterior wall of the centre.
The Primrose Association organised 8 x art classes, which were followed
by 5 x art classes ran by Lifelong Learning during June/July.
10 x sewing sessions were held from May – July.

Oldham private child minders continued to use the centre on a weekly basis for activities and play for pre-school children.

A number of groups and organisations booked the centre to hold meetings or training sessions. These included Great Places Housing Group, the ESAN Community, the OROMO Community, the Indian Association, the Werneth Ward Counsellors, the Oldham Women’s Network, Homecare Direct and Action Together. Two marriage workshops were held in January.

Health and wellbeing

The Oldham branch of Parkinson’s UK use the Primrose Centre three times per month for meetings, armchair exercise sessions, games, entertainment and massage.

A weekly Coffee & Crafts group is organised by the ladies. Who volunteer at the centre.

Peaceful Minds CIC runs weekly Poetherapy sessions for Urdu ladies. (Expression of emotion via poetry). They also use the meeting room for individual and group counselling sessions.

Peaceful Minds received Primrose community funding to hold a South Asian Heritage Day celebration event on 10[th] August, which was well attended.

Spoons Messy play for babies and toddlers referred by the Royal Oldham hospital meet for sensory play once a month.

ABL Health ran 6 x weekly nutrition & exercise classes for Urdu ladies.

The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme ran 3 programmes during ’23 – ’24. Each programme consists of 13 sessions, ran over 11 months.

CanSurvive, a cancer awareness & support group started using the centre for weekly sessions from July ‘23.

An Autism support group started using the centre in October for their weekly get-togethers for autism sufferers and carers.

The Oldham FoodCycle Hub which provides free vegetarian meals continues to cook meals. Between 25-40 people are fed each week.

The Community Fridge continues to provide free fruit, veg and bread for anyone who is struggling financially. Approximately 4 tonnes of food was collected and redistributed during 2023.

In May 2023 the centre was used as a polling station.

A weekly youth club, ran by Mahdlo Youth Zone, is held at the centre.

Salford Council uses the centre for family contact.

M J Dance hire the centre to run weekly dance classes.

Weekly Zumba sessions ran from April – July.

A weekly ladies circuit training class started during April.

A men’s wellbeing group started running poetry and music sessions at the end of April.

From April, Fatima Women’s Association ran 11 sessions for girls.
A King’s Coronation Afternoon Tea was held on Friday 5thMay, with over
100 people attending.
Christmas events were held by the Primrose Centre, the Parkinson’s
Group and a Malayalee community group.
Mahdlo Youth Zone ran two HAFs (Holiday activity with Food sessions) in
January 2024.
Private bookings were held every weekend.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit		 Para 1.18 The trustees have received guidance issued by the Charity Commission
on public benefit. The objects for which the charity is established for the
public benefit are:
To continue to provide activities that increase skills, improve health and
wellbeing, reduce social isolation and support 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
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 £3,236 Primrose Community Funding was given out during 2023-2024.
Groups that were successful in obtaining funding are:
•
Dawn Stewart– received £500 to purchase gardening equipment
and plants to maintain the Primrose Centre gardens
•
Peaceful Minds– received £486 to hold a South Asian Heritage
day
•
Michael Hughes– received £500 towards purchasing gardening
equipment, seeds and plants to maintain a community garden at
Fitton Hill
•
Kay Astley (Think Food To Plate)– received £500 towards the
repair of her van to enable her to deliver free food from
supermarkets
•
Sally Maher- received £250 towards a children’s Christmas Toy
appeal
•
Sawn (South Asian Women’s Network)– received £500
towards Zumba sessions held at the Primrose Centre
•
St. Thomas’s Church– received £500 towards repairing the
church roof
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 We don’t currently have a social investment policy, but we invest in the
community, supporting them with resources not only through funding, but
with things like a place to meet, sharing knowledge, learning and skills.
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Paul Maybury continues to ensure the community centre is kept secure
and clean on a daily basis. He spends approximately 2-3 hours per day
at the centre.
Dawn Stewart has joined the volunteers as gardener and attends on a
weekly basis. She spends approximately 2 hours per week gardening.
Roland Marcel was introduced to the Primrose Centre by the Oldham
Social Prescribing Team. He started volunteering in January ’24 and
spends about 4 hours per week helping with DIY, cleaning, litter picking,
setting up and clearing away.
Approximately 8 ladies volunteer when needed. They help with stocking
the community fridge, helping to organise activities and events at the
centre and run a weekly Coffee & Crafts session for ladies.

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
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.		 Para 1.20 Two local schools who received six laptops (3 per school) during
lockdown, have been gifted the laptops.
As a Thank-You to the volunteers for their support, they were treated to
afternoon tea in September ’23.
A donation of £1,000 was given to Positive Steps towards running
weekly Early Help drop-in session at the Primrose Centre. They
support families and individuals with issues surrounding housing,
finance, mental wellbeing, physical health, parenting and employment.
As part of the Oldham PFI 10thanniversary, the art class put together a
piece of work on Oldham, which included famous Oldham people,
landmarks, childhood memories and photos of all involved when they
were young. The work, along with pieces from other local groups, was
displayed in the Gallery Oldham.
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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 The main priorities highlighted were:
•
Employment and training
•
Fear of crime
•
Mental health
•
Advice, information & guidance
•
Physical health
Employment & Training:Weekly ESOL classes are helping people to
improve their English and are fully booked.
Rising Stars hire the centre each week to run Maths & English tuition for
ages 4 – 16 year-old’s, which helps children to prepare for their exams.
Great Places held a budgeting training session to help people manage
their finances.
Mental Health:One of our partners, Peaceful Minds provided one-to-
one counselling to residents suffering from mental health issues and
couples/family counselling. She also runs a weekly Poe therapy group
for ladies, which includes singing and poetry to express emotion.
A weekly get-together over food is held on Sundays, which focuses on
health and wellbeing and building relationships.
Advice, information and guidancecontinued to be provided via
telephone, social media and through surgeries held at the Primrose
Centre. The local Police Community Support Officers organised a
number of surgeries where local residents could call in and speak to
them about any issues or concerns they had. This helped to build trust
and confidence between the local community and the police.
Physical Health:ABL Health has held weekly sessions to educate
people on improving their health, diet and exercise.
A weekly ladies Fitblast circuit training class was organised by Oldham
Community Leisure .
The South Asian Women’s Network started running a weekly Zumba
class for ladies to encourage more exercise through dance..
Parkinson’s Oldham continue to hold 3 meetings per month at the
Primrose Centre. They run armchair exercise classes and have
presentations from various organisations to help cope with their illness
and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
The Food Cycle Hub has seen an increase of people attending the free
weekly 3-course vegetarian meal.
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41 The association has not held any fundraising activities, but put aside
10% of their income each year for groups or individuals to apply for
funding. Five of the seven successful community fund applicants used
the Primrose Centre to run their projects and invited the local
community.
Objectives met were:
Employment & Training– Peaceful Minds ran a number of training
sessions to support people with anxiety and mental health problems.
Physical health– Zumba sessions organised by Sawn
Gardening groups encouraged people to help with gardening and grow
food
Advice, information & guidance– Peaceful Minds organised a South
Asian heritage day, with a number of partner organisations offering
support and information
Kay Astley received funding to repair her van, which is used to pick up
and drop off food that supermarkets are disposing off. This enabled her
to continue to provide food for local residents that were struggling
financially. She doesn’t receive an income, but does this on a voluntary
basis.

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the
charity’s financial
position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 We had a surplus of £644.66 in this financial period, that covered from
the 1stof April 2023 to the 31stof March 2024.
The total funds held as at the 31stof March 2024 were £47,287.19,
being £NIL restricted funds and £47,2587.19 unrestricted funds (free
reserves).
Statement explaining
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 The CIO has adopted the following policy regarding reserves:
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 room hire charges,
grants and donations.
Amount of reserves
held		 Para 1.22 4,000 reserves will cover 3 months’ running costs for the Primrose
Centre. This includes utility bills, cleaning and maintenance.
Reasons for holding
zero reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund
materially in deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about
the charity continuing
as a going concern		 Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties for the charity continuing as a going concern.
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The charity’s principal source of funds is through room hire. We
occasionally apply for funding for a specific project.
Investment policy and
objectives including
any social investment
policy adopted		 Para 1.46
A description of the
principal risks facing
the charity		 Para 1.46 The trustees have assessed the risks the charity faces and have taken
measures to manage them. The risks are reviewed regularly at board
meetings and trustees are 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 annually.
Other N/A

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of
charity’s trusts		 N/A
Type of governing
document		 Para 1.25 The governing document is a constitution.
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 The charity is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation.
Trustee selection
methods including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g.
election to post or
name of any person
or body entitled to
appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 The existing trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees
through an election process, in line with the process outlined within the
governing document.

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Policies and
procedures adopted
for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Following appointment to the board, trustees are given a copy of the
constitution, trustee job description, skills matrix and publications from
the Charity Commission. This ensures that new trustees are aware of
the scope of their responsibilities under the Charities Act.
The charity’s
organisational
structure and any
wider network with
which the charity
works		 Para 1.51 The charity is managed by a board of trustees.
Volunteers assist with organising and running activities.
Great Places has assisted with governance of the CIO and has handed
over management of the community centre to the board of trustees. The
Charity is also a member of Oldham Community Centre network
coordinated by Action Together, who assist with committee skills
training, recruitment of new trustees, skills audits and other training
courses if needed.
Relationship with
any related parties		 Para 1.51 The Primrose Community Association oversees the Oldham Council
owned Primrose Community Centre, which 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 of the board of
trustees.
Other N/A

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Primrose Bank Community Association
Other name the charity
uses		 None
Registered charity
number		 1181125
Charity’s principal
address		 9 Magnolia Gardens
Oldham
OL8 1HX

Names of the charity 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)
1 Shamim Miah Chair Chair from 19thAugust 2024 Vote taken at AGM
2 Moyrum Bibi Secretary Secretary from 19thAugust 2024 Vote taken at AGM
3 Syed Maruf Ali Treasurer
4 Shoab Akhtar Trustee
5 Javerya Naz Trustee
6 Carol Taylor Trustee Resigned 19thAugust 2024
7 Jan Wade Secretary Resigned 19th August 2024
8 Ryan Smith Trustee Resigned 18thOctober 2022
9 Paul Doherty Trustee Resigned 2ndNovember 2023
10 Paul Maybury Trustee Appointed 19thAugust 2024 Vote taken at AGM
11 Dawn Stewart Trustee Appointed 19thAugust 2024 Vote taken at AGM

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in
this capacity		 N/A
Name and objects of the charity
on whose behalf the assets are
held and how this falls within the
custodian charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for safe
custody and segregation of such
assets from the charity’s own
assets		 N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser
Name
Address
None

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

None

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

None

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

FOR THE YEAR ENEDED 31 MARCH 2024

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 as set out on pages 13 to 16.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

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”).

The charity’s trustees consider an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the 2011 Act, and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility as independent examiner to:

Basis of Independent Examiners Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts.

Independent Examiners Statement

I have completed my examination for the year ended 31 March 2024.

I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

16[th] January 2025

Miss Jacqueline Bird F.M.A.A.T.

Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C. Foxfields 9 Norley Close Chadderton Oldham OL1 2RA

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
RECEIPTS
Room Hire
26,605
-
Grants & Donations
2
2,883
1,000
Interest Received
9
-
Other Income
3
320
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
29,817
1,000
PAYMENTS
Centre Maintenance
974
-
EV Charging Point
1,238
-
Garden Works & Equipment
-
-
Fixtures, Fittings & Furnishings
-
-
Computer Equipment
-
-
Printing & Stationery
87
-
Refreshments
216
-
Electricity
3,645
-
Gas
5,532
-
Telephone & Internet
656
-
Alarm & Security System
3,306
-
Cleaning & Supplies
2,413
-
Insurance
814
-
Licences
766
-
Accountancy Fees
1,190
-
Resources (Older Persons Activities)
-
-
Venue Hire
-
-
Jubilee Event
-
-
Holiday Activities
-
1,000
Centre Funded Activities
3,004
-
Donations Made
4
1,000
-
Primrose Bank Funding (Grants)
5
3,236
-
Sundries
1,095
-
TOTAL PAYMENTS
29,172
1,000
Net of receipts/(payments)
645
-
Cash funds as at 31 March 2023
6
46,642
-
Cash funds as at 31 March 2024
6
47,287
-		 Total
Funds
2024
£
26,605
3,883
9
320
30,817
974
1,238
-
-
-
87
216
3,645
5,532
656
3,306
2,413
814
766
1,190
-
-
-
1,000
3,004
1,000
3,236
1,095
30,172
645
46,642
47,287		 Total
Funds
2023
£
24,561
1,400
15
510
26,486
-
6,044
117
5,198
437
165
41
2,163
3,366
581
150
3,331
771
203
385
4,558
360
1,083
-
2,554
-
2,490
591
34,588
(8,102)
54,744
46,642

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Total Funds Total Funds
as at 31st as at 31st
March 2024 March 2023
£ £
CASH FUNDS
Bank Account 47,287 46,642
Petty Cash - -
47,287 46,642
LIABILITIES
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination) 710 710
Additional Accountancy Work 260 480
970 1,190

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 20[th] of December 2024 and signed on their behalf:

Janette Wade Trustee

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Receipts and Payments Accounts

Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the organisation during the financial year. In this context “cash” includes cash equivalents, for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.

The trustees have chosen not to prepare accruals based accounts as the income did not exceed £250,00 in the annual accounting period for the year ended 31[st] of March 2024. As such the financial statements were prepared on the basis of ‘receipts and payments’, and not in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102).

2. Grants & Donations Received

Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
£
£
Grants
Action Together:
Holiday Activities Fund (HAF)
-
1,000
One Oldham (Warm Places)
-
-
Great Places:
Coronation Event
250
-
Football Event
675
-
Jubilee Events
-
-
Donations
Great Places
(Contribution towards Defibrillator)
Crossley Centre_(Easter Event)
1,908
50
-
-
2,883
1,000
3. Other Income
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2024
£
£
EV Charging Point
290
-
Refreshments
30
-
Miscellaneous
-
-
320
-
4. Donations Made
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
2024
£
£
Positive Steps
(Early Help Drop In Sessions)_
1,000
-
1,000
-		 Total
Funds
2024
£
1,000
-
250
675
-
1,908
50
3,883
Total
Funds
2024
£
290
30
-
320
Total
Funds
2024
£
1,000
1,000		 Total
Funds
2023
£
-
1,000
-
-
400
-
-
1,400
Total
Funds
2023
£
10
-
500
510
Total
Funds
2023
£
-
-

PRIMROSE BANK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5. Primrose Bank Funding (Grants Issued) Primrose Bank Funding (Grants Issued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Total
Funds Funds Funds
Funds
2024 2024 2024
2023
£ £ £
£
Primrose Centre Garden Project 500 - 500
-
Peaceful Minds 486 - 486
-
Think Food To Plate 500 - 500
-
Christmas Toy Appeal 250 - 250
-
South Asian Women’s Network 500 - 500
-
St Thomas’s Church 500 - 500
-
UKEFF Weight Loss Programme - - - 500
Fitton Hill Garden Project 500 - 500 500
GMSAW Zumba Nutrition Sessions - - - 500
NXGN Football Coaching Sessions - - - 320
GMP (Health & Wellbeing Activities) - - - 420
Community Project (Jubilee Party) - - -
250
3,236 - 3,236 2,490
6. Fund Analysis
Opening Balance Closing Balance
as at as at
Fund Name 31 March 2023 Receipts Payments 31 March 2024
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 46,642 29,817 (29,172) 47,287
Restricted Funds
Action Together:
Holiday Activities Fund (HAF) - 1,000 (1,000) -
- 1,000 (1,000) -
TOTAL FUNDS 46,642 30,817 (30,172) 47,287