BETTER COMMUNITIES BRADFORD
Annual Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30 June 2026
£434,929.46 £362,139.19 £160,333.06 £134,219.61 £46,468.90 TOTAL INCOME TOTAL EXPENDITURE CASH AT BANK RESTRICTED FUNDS C/F UNRESTRICTED RESERVES
Contents
Trustees' Report ........................................................................................................................................... 2 Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) ......................................................................................................... 5 Balance Sheet .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Notes to the Accounts .................................................................................................................................. 8 Independent Examiner's Report .................................................................................................................. 14
40 Lidget Place, Bradford, BD7 2LP | Charity Number 1181634 | www.bettercommunities.org.uk
Better Communities Bradford
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Trustees' Report
For the year ended 30 June 2026
Reference and Administrative Details
| Reference and Administrative Details | Reference and Administrative Details |
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| Charity name Better Communities Bradford |
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| Charity number 1181634 |
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| Registered in England and Wales |
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| Principal address 40 Lidget Place, Bradford, BD7 2LP |
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| Bankers Barclays Bank UK PLC, 1 Churchill Place, London, E14 5HP |
Trustees
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabina Kausar | Chair | 26 September 2024 | — |
| Muhammad Touseef | Trustee | 1 July 2024 | — |
| Simra Akmal | Trustee | 19 April 2024 | — |
| Nour El Houda Doudai | Trustee | 1 February 2024 | — |
| Ahminah Momoniat | Trustee | 1 February 2023 | 17 October 2025 |
| Mohammad Shoaib Ramzan | Trustee | 11 July 2025 | 29 June 2026 |
| Jamaal Hussain Naushahi | Trustee | 24 July 2025 | — |
No trustee held any other trusteeships during the year.
Structure, Governance and Management
Better Communities Bradford is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), established on 18 January 2019 and governed by a constitution. The charity is controlled by its trustee board, which is responsible for setting strategy, ensuring good governance, and overseeing the delivery of charitable activities. Trustees are appointed by the board at duly convened meetings in accordance with the constitution. The board meets regularly and safeguarding is a standing agenda item at all meetings.
Objectives and Activities
The charity's objects are:
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To develop the capacity and skills of the people of Bradford, particularly in the City Ward, Lidget Green, Scholemoor and Great Horton areas, enabling them to better identify and meet their needs and participate more fully in society.
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To promote urban regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation, including through the advancement of education, training and retraining; the provision of financial, technical or business support; the provision of recreational facilities; the provision of public health facilities and childcare; and other charitable means as approved by the Charity Commission.
In setting objectives and planning activities, the trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
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Charity Number 1181634
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Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Public Benefit Statement
The trustees confirm that the activities undertaken during the year were carried out in furtherance of the charity's objects and provided clear public benefit. Services were targeted at individuals and communities experiencing social, economic and health inequalities, with particular emphasis on women, young people, and minoritised communities. During the year the charity continued its work addressing anti-Muslim prejudice through community-led education, dialogue and support, delivered through Project UNITY and Project FAITH, and towards the year end secured funding to begin its Heritage project, celebrating and preserving the textile and embroidery heritage of South Asian Muslim women in Bradford.
Achievements and Performance
During the year ended 30 June 2026, Better Communities Bradford experienced a further period of growth in both scale and reach, with total income rising to £434,929. The charity delivered a wide range of community-based services focused on mental health, wellbeing, education, physical activity, and community cohesion. Key programmes delivered during the year included:
| Programme Description |
Programme Description |
|---|---|
| Empowered Minds Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities). Providing sewing classes and counselling support for women, alongside permitted management and therapy costs. |
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| Project UNITY Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities). Delivering community-led education, dialogue and support to address anti- Muslim prejudice. |
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| Project FAITH Funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust. Addressing anti-Muslim prejudice alongside mental health and wellbeing support, complementing the work of Project UNITY. |
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| Mental Health and Wellbeing Services for Women Supported by The Henry Smith Charity, Brelms Trust, and Smallwood Trust. |
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| RISE Bradford Funded through Awards for All (National Lottery) and the Sackler Trust. Supporting young people through mentoring and development activities. |
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| Physical Activity and Wellbeing Supported by Sport England. |
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| Men's Mental Health Support Supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation. |
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| Heritage Funded by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Celebrating and preserving the textile and embroidery heritage of South Asian Muslim women in Bradford, with delivery beginning after the year end. |
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| Core and Unrestricted Programme Support Supported by Lloyds Bank. |
Across all projects, delivery included therapeutic services, mentoring, wellbeing activities, research, and community engagement. Where services were delivered by Better Communities Bradford staff, restricted funding was transferred internally to unrestricted funds in line with funder agreements to recover eligible staff and delivery costs. The trustees are satisfied that the charity has continued to respond effectively to community need while maintaining high standards of safeguarding, governance and financial oversight.
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Charity Number 1181634
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Better Communities Bradford
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Financial Review
| Total Income £ | Restricted Income £ | Unrestricted Income £ |
|---|---|---|
| 434,929.46 | 403,407.50 | 31,521.96 |
The charity's total income for the year amounted to £434,929.46, comprising £31,521.96 of unrestricted income and £403,407.50 of restricted income. At 30 June 2026, restricted funds carried forward totalled £134,219.61, representing funding held for ongoing projects to be delivered in future periods in accordance with funder requirements. This balance includes £20,355.45 of staff costs paid in advance for the quarter commencing 1 July 2026, and a significant part of the remainder relates to the Heritage project, funded towards the year end and largely unspent at the year close.
Unrestricted reserves at the year-end amounted to £46,468.90, with a further £6,596.18 of unrestricted funds represented by the minibus held as a fixed asset. Cash held at bank at 30 June 2026 was £160,333.06. Income transferred from restricted to unrestricted funds during the year totalled £21,237.33, reflecting recovery of staff and delivery costs incurred by the charity in delivering restricted projects. Core costs were met in part through eligible cost recovery from restricted projects, in line with funder agreements. During the year the opening funds were restated by £3,703.69 following a prior period adjustment to correct an understatement of cash at bank in the prior year. Further detail is given in note 3a.
Reserves Policy
The trustees have reviewed the charity's reserves position in line with Charity Commission guidance. The charity's policy is to hold free unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months of core operating costs, including staffing, core delivery infrastructure, and statutory redundancy and notice period commitments. At 30 June 2026, the charity's total unrestricted funds were £53,065.08. After setting aside £6,596.18 held in tangible fixed assets (the minibus), free unrestricted reserves stood at £46,468.90, representing approximately five months of core operating costs. The trustees consider this a reasonable and improving position and will continue to build reserves towards the charity's six-month target while prioritising the delivery of charitable activities.
Plans for Future Periods
The trustees will continue to focus on consolidating delivery, strengthening sustainability, and deepening impact within existing communities. Key priorities include:
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Launching and delivering the Heritage project, celebrating and preserving the textile and embroidery heritage of South Asian Muslim women in Bradford
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Pursuing dedicated multi-year funding to expand the charity's mental health and wellbeing provision for women, building on the established work delivered through Empowered Minds and related projects
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Securing multi-year funding to ensure continuity of services
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Embedding cost recovery and overhead contributions across projects
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Maintaining robust safeguarding, governance and financial controls
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Strengthening partnerships with funders, statutory bodies and community organisations
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 13 July 2026 - Name: Muhammad Touseef Position: Trustee
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Charity Number 1181634
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Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Signature
Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)
For the year ended 30 June 2026 (accruals basis in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP)
Income
| Analysis Ledger Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) |
Analysis Ledger Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) |
Analysis Ledger Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) |
Analysis Ledger Unrestricted (£) Restricted (£) Total (£) |
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| Grant received 25,000.00 403,407.50 428,407.50 |
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| Consultants and service providers (income) 4,721.96 — 4,721.96 |
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| Minibus (income) 1,800.00 — 1,800.00 |
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| Total Income 31,521.96 403,407.50 434,929.46 |
Expenditure
| Analysis Ledger | Analysis Ledger | Unrestricted (£) | Unrestricted (£) | Restricted (£) | Restricted (£) | Total (£) | |
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| Accountants | 2,000.00 | — | 2,000.00 | ||||
| Consultants and service providers | 1,367.00 | 3,099.60 | 4,466.60 | ||||
| Sponsorships | 2,503.75 | — | 2,503.75 | ||||
| Equipment expensed | — | 14,899.10 | 14,899.10 | ||||
| IT and software | 2,684.43 | — | 2,684.43 | ||||
| Insurance | 4,217.39 | — | 4,217.39 | ||||
| Marketing, advertising and public engagement |
— | 13,577.20 | 13,577.20 | ||||
| Motor expenses | 6,717.14 | — | 6,717.14 | ||||
| Other staff costs | 6,323.48 | 369.43 | 6,692.91 | ||||
| Payroll and subcontractors | — | 244,439.79 | 244,439.79 | ||||
| Premises / venue hire | 6,200.00 | — | 6,200.00 | ||||
| Repairs and maintenance | — | 5,419.12 | 5,419.12 | ||||
| Subscriptions | 3,972.26 | — | 3,972.26 | ||||
| Telephone and internet | 971.88 | — | 971.88 | ||||
| Travel | — | 3,927.74 | 3,927.74 | ||||
| Venue costs | — | 40,795.00 | 40,795.00 | ||||
| Depreciation | 1,403.82 | 1,403.82 | |||||
| less refunds and reimbursements | — | (2,748.94) | (2,748.94) | ||||
| Total Expenditure | 38,361.15 | 323,778.04 | 362,139.19 | ||||
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Charity Number 1181634
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Better Communities Bradford
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted (£) | Restricted (£) | Total (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net income / (expenditure) before transfers |
(6,839.19) | 79,629.46 | 72,790.27 |
| Transfers between funds | 21,237.33 | (21,237.33) | — |
| Net movement in funds | 14,398.14 | 58,392.13 | 72,790.27 |
| Fund Balances | |||
| Unrestricted (£) | Restricted (£) | Total (£) | |
| Brought forward 1 July 2025, as previously stated |
34,963.25 | 75,827.48 | 110,790.73 |
| Prior period adjustment (note 3a) | 3,703.69 | — | 3,703.69 |
| Brought forward 1 July 2025, as restated | 38,666.94 | 75,827.48 | 114,494.42 |
| Carried forward 30 June 2026 | 53,065.08 | 134,219.61 | 187,284.69 |
The brought forward funds at 1 July 2025 have been restated by £3,703.69 following a prior period adjustment to correct an understatement of cash at bank in the prior year. Further detail is given in note 3a.
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Charity Number 1181634
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Better Communities Bradford
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Balance Sheet
As at 30 June 2026
Fixed Assets
| 2026 (£) | |
|---|---|
| Tangible fixed assets (minibus) | 6,596.18 |
| Total fixed assets | 6,596.18 |
Cash Funds
| 2026 Unrestricted (£) |
2026 Restricted (£) |
2026 Total (£) | 2025 Total (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash at bank | 46,468.90 | 113,864.16 | 160,333.06 | 114,494.42 |
| Total cash funds | 46,468.90 | 113,864.16 | 160,333.06 | 114,494.42 |
Debtors and Prepayments
| 2026 (£) | |
|---|---|
| Prepayments | 20,355.45 |
| Total debtors and prepayments | 20,355.45 |
Liabilities
| 2026 (£) | |
|---|---|
| Accruals | — |
| Total liabilities | — |
Net Assets at 30 June 2026: £187,284.69
The 2025 comparative has been restated by £3,703.69 following the prior period adjustment described in note 3a. Cash at bank at 30 June 2025 was originally reported as £110,790.73 and has been restated to £114,494.42 to agree with the charity's bank records at that date.
01.08.2026
Signature Name: Muhammad Touseef Position: Trustee
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Charity Number 1181634
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Tangible Fixed Assets
The charity capitalised a minibus purchased during the year for use in programme delivery. The asset is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis at 20% per annum from the date the asset was brought into use.
| Minibus (£) | |
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| Cost at 1 July 2025 | — |
| Additions in year | 8,000.00 |
| Cost at 30 June 2026 | 8,000.00 |
| Depreciation charge for the year | 1,403.82 |
| Accumulated depreciation at 30 June 2026 | 1,403.82 |
| Net book value at 30 June 2026 | 6,596.18 |
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Charity Number 1181634
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Better Communities Bradford
Annual Report & Financial Statements 2025–26
Notes to the Accounts
For the year ended 30 June 2026
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting. These accounts have been prepared on an accruals basis in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
Unrestricted Funds. Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
Restricted Funds. Restricted funds are subject to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal.
Prepayments. Payments made in advance of the period to which they relate are carried forward as prepayments and charged to expenditure in the period in which the related goods or services are received. At 30 June 2026 prepayments comprised staff salaries of £20,355.45 paid in advance for the quarter commencing 1 July 2026.
Taxation. As a charity, the organisation benefits from rates relief and is generally exempt from income tax and capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.
Motor Expenses. Motor expenses relate to vehicle and transport costs incurred in supporting programme delivery, including community transport where applicable.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation. Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included in the balance sheet at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost of each asset, less any estimated residual value, on a straight-line basis over its expected useful life, as follows: motor vehicles at 20% per annum. Depreciation is charged from the date the asset is brought into use. Assets costing less than the capitalisation threshold are written off to expenditure in the year of purchase.
2. Grants and Earnings
Restricted income
| Fund | Income |
|---|---|
| Sackler Trust (for RISE Bradford) | 10,500.00 |
| Brelms Trust | 6,000.00 |
| Henry Smith | 73,230.00 |
| Empowered Minds (RC) | 132,957.50 |
| Project UNITY (RC) | 35,790.00 |
| Sir Halley Stewart | 22,250.00 |
| Sport England | 14,800.00 |
| Smallwood Trust | 20,000.00 |
| Heritage (The National Lottery Heritage Fund) | 80,000.00 |
| SBS Skipton | 5,000.00 |
| Screwfix Foundation | 2,880.00 |
| Albert Hunt, RISE, Garfield Weston, Dads and Lads | 0.00 |
| Restricted total | 403,407.50 |
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Unrestricted income
| Line Income |
Line Income |
|---|---|
| Grant received (Lloyds Bank Foundation) 25,000.00 |
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| Consultancy and service income (Huddersfield 2,161.96, Alpha United 2,000, Bradford 560) 4,721.96 |
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| Minibus income 1,800.00 |
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| Unrestricted total 31,521.96 |
Restricted grants include funding used to deliver services both by external providers and by BCB-employed staff. Where services were delivered internally, associated staff costs were recovered through transfers to unrestricted funds.
3. Restricted and Unrestricted Funds
3a. Opening Restricted Reserves Position
At the start of the 2025/26 financial year, Better Communities Bradford held restricted reserves of £75,827.48. These funds related to grants received for specific projects and charitable activities and were carried forward from the year ended 30 June 2025 in accordance with the relevant funder restrictions.
Total funds carried forward at 1 July 2025 have been restated to £114,494.42 to agree with the charity's bank records at that date. During the year it was identified that cash at bank at 30 June 2025 had been understated in the prior year's financial statements by £3,703.69. This has been corrected as a prior period adjustment. The correction could not be attributed to any specific restricted fund and has therefore been applied in full to unrestricted reserves, which are restated from £34,963.25 to £38,666.94 brought forward. Restricted reserves brought forward are unaffected and remain £75,827.48.
During the year, eligible salary, delivery and support costs relating to restricted activities delivered by BCB-employed staff were allocated and charged directly to the relevant restricted funds. Where expenditure on a restricted project exceeded the restricted funding available, the shortfall was met from the charity's unrestricted funds.
These allocations reflect the appropriate attribution of expenditure between restricted and unrestricted funds. They do not represent additional income, nor do they necessarily involve transfers of cash between separate bank accounts.
3b. Restricted Funds Detail
| Restricted Fund | Balance b/fwd | Income | Money out | Balance c/fwd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Hunt Trust | 60.00 | 0.00 | (60.00) | 0.00 |
| RISE, Sackler and Awards for All | 12,400.00 | 10,500.00 | (15,817.42) | 7,082.58 |
| Brelms Trust | 2,414.77 | 6,000.00 | (5,696.98) | 2,717.79 |
| The Henry Smith Charity | 20,324.90 | 73,230.00 | (67,824.00) | 25,730.90 |
| Empowered Minds (Reaching Communities) |
1,932.85 | 132,957.50 | (130,712.33) | 4,178.02 |
| Project UNITY (Reaching Communities) |
8,458.38 | 35,790.00 | (44,239.43) | 8.95 |
| Garfield Weston | 15,570.00 | 0.00 | (15,376.00) | 194.00 |
| Sir Halley Stewart | 11,500.00 | 22,250.00 | (33,750.00) | 0.00 |
| Sport England | 4,227.68 | 14,800.00 | (13,020.00) | 6,007.68 |
| Smallwood Trust | 0.00 | 20,000.00 | (20,000.00) | 0.00 |
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Charity Number 1181634
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| Restricted Fund Balance b/fwd Income Money out Balance c/fwd |
Restricted Fund Balance b/fwd Income Money out Balance c/fwd |
Restricted Fund Balance b/fwd Income Money out Balance c/fwd |
Restricted Fund Balance b/fwd Income Money out Balance c/fwd |
Restricted Fund Balance b/fwd Income Money out Balance c/fwd |
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| Heritage (The National Lottery Heritage Fund) 0.00 80,000.00 (13,500.00) 66,500.00 |
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| Screwfix Foundation 0.00 2,880.00 (1,435.76) 1,444.24 |
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| SBS Skipton 0.00 5,000.00 (5,000.00) 0.00 |
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| Dads and Lads (1,061.10) 0.00 1,061.10 0.00 |
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| Subtotal, restricted delivery funds 75,827.48 403,407.50 (365,370.82) 113,864.16 |
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| Restricted staff costs prepaid, held for delivery in 2026/27 20,355.45 |
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| Total restricted funds carried forward 134,219.61 |
Money out represents expenditure on restricted project delivery together with amounts transferred internally to unrestricted funds to recover eligible staff and delivery costs, in line with funder agreements. A positive figure in the money out column denotes a transfer received from unrestricted funds. These transfers are internal reallocations and do not involve movements of cash between separate bank accounts.
The Albert Hunt Trust fund is carried forward at nil. The £60.00 balance remaining at the year end was transferred to unrestricted funds, reflecting eligible mental health therapy delivered by the charity's own staff during the year in furtherance of the fund's purpose.
The Dads and Lads fund is carried forward at nil. The fund carried a brought forward deficit of £1,061.10 arising from a prior year overspend on eligible delivery. This has been met in full by a transfer from unrestricted funds.
3c. Purpose of Restrictions
| Funder Purpose of Restriction |
Funder Purpose of Restriction |
|---|---|
| Albert Hunt Trust Mental health therapy |
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| Awards for All and Sackler Trust (RISE Bradford) Young people mentoring and support |
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| Brelms Trust Community based activities and services for women |
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| Garfield Weston Foundation Men's mental health support |
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| Heritage (The National Lottery Heritage Fund) Preservation and celebration of South Asian Muslim women's textile and embroidery heritage |
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| Reaching Communities: Empowered Minds (NLCF) Provision of sewing classes and counselling for women, including permitted management and therapy costs |
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| Reaching Communities: Project UNITY (NLCF) Community led work addressing anti-Muslim prejudice through education, dialogue and support |
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| SBS Skipton Spaces for young women to strengthen emotional wellbeing and improve life stability |
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| Screwfix Foundation Refurbishment and improvement of the charity's therapy and community space |
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| Sir Halley Stewart Trust Project FAITH, anti-Muslim prejudice, mental health and wellbeing support, including permitted contributions towards core costs |
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| Smallwood Trust Support for women facing hardship through therapeutic and wellbeing services |
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| Sport England Physical activity, wellbeing and health programmes |
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Charity Number 1181634
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3d. Restricted Funds Carried Forward
The following restricted fund balances remained unspent at 30 June 2026 and are carried forward for application to their respective restricted purposes during the year ending 30 June 2027.
| Fund Balance c/fwd Notes |
Fund Balance c/fwd Notes |
Fund Balance c/fwd Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RISE, Sackler and Awards for All 7,082.58 |
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| Brelms Trust 2,717.79 |
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| The Henry Smith Charity 25,730.90 |
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| Empowered Minds (Reaching Communities) 4,178.02 |
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| Project UNITY (Reaching Communities) 8.95 |
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| Garfield Weston 194.00 |
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| Sport England 6,007.68 |
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| Heritage (The National Lottery Heritage Fund) 66,500.00 Grant received towards the year end; to be applied to project delivery in the following period. |
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| Screwfix Foundation 1,444.24 |
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| Subtotal, restricted delivery funds 113,864.16 |
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| Restricted staff costs prepaid 20,355.45 Staff salaries paid in advance for the quarter commencing 1 July 2026. |
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| Total restricted funds carried forward 134,219.61 |
3e. Unrestricted Funds Summary
At 30 June 2026, total unrestricted funds were £53,065.08, consistent with the Statement of Financial Activities and the balance sheet. Of this, £6,596.18 is held in the minibus as a fixed asset, leaving free unrestricted reserves of £46,468.90. These reserves comprise unrestricted funds brought forward, as restated to £38,666.94 following the prior period adjustment described in note 3a, together with unrestricted and core funding received during the year, consultancy and service income, and minibus income, and amounts transferred internally from restricted funds to recover eligible staff and delivery costs in line with funder agreements, less expenditure charged to unrestricted funds during the year.
Cash at bank and in hand at the year end amounted to £160,333.06. The charity's total funds at the year end were £187,284.69, comprising this cash, £20,355.45 of staff costs prepaid for the following period, and the minibus carried as a fixed asset at £6,596.18. The cash balance is held in a single bank account and includes both restricted and unrestricted funds. It therefore does not represent funds wholly available for general use, since a substantial proportion is restricted to specific projects and must be applied in accordance with funder requirements.
The trustees consider the level of unrestricted reserves to provide a reasonable degree of financial resilience, while recognising the importance of continuing to build and strengthen unrestricted reserves to meet the charity's ongoing operating commitments and to support long term sustainability.
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4. Related Party Transactions
| Name | Nature of Transaction | Amount (£) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment for services as a subcontractor updating BCB's | ||||
| Mohammad | Shoaib | Ramzan | website. Shoaib resigned as a Trustee on 29 June 2026. The payment was made in accordance with the requirements of |
450 |
| the Charities Act 2011. |
No other trustees received remuneration or benefits during the year.
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) Amanah ACCA Chartered Cgrrified Accountants 91217712377 ¢knn L•n•. Bg SDB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THETRUSTEES OF BETTER COMMUNITIES BRADFORD Charity number.. 1181634 A¢¢ounts for the year ended: 30 Juno 2026 Accounts covered by this report.. Pages 1 to 13 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Better Communities Bradford "the CIO") for the year ended 30 June 2026. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the CIO, you are responsible for preparingthe accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act"). I have ex2mined the CIO'S accounts under section 145 of the Act. In undertaking my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions issued by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. An independent examination is a form of external scrutiny but is not an audit. Accordingly. I do not express an audit opinion on the accounts. Independent examiner's statement The CIO'S gross income exceeded £250,000 during the year. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake this independent examination as a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the professional bodies listed for this purpose under the Charities Act 2011. I have completed my examination. Nothing has come to my attention that gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect.. accounting records were not maintained in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.. or 2. the accounts do not agree with those accounting records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts contained in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) "Our vislon Is your SLICss.
Regulations 2008, other than the requirement for the accounts to give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no other concerns arising from my examination, and I have encountered no other matters to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts. Signed: Name: Talib Mustafa. FCCA Professional qualification and body.. Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IFCCAI Association of Chartered Certified Accountants IACCAI Firm: Amanah Accountants Address: 56 Green Lane Birmingham B9 5DB D8te- 0310812026 Thi5 reply i58wen 501elyforthe purpD5e5 olthe reference without anyre5ponsibility tOVOU Dn the part DIAmanahAccountsnts, It5emples Dr agents, but it 15 nottD relieveyou from anyotherenquiry or the perfDrmance Df any Dtherduty.Atn3n3h coUntantsdoes not accept information ha5 been prep3red from infortnation andexplanation5 obtsined from client.