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2022-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration Number: 1182129

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION A Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)

TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For The Year Ended 31 March 2022

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

Page
Members of the Board and professional advisers 2
Trustees Annual Report 3-9
Independent Examination 10
Receipts and Payments Accounts 11
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 12
Notes to the financial statements 13-14

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS

Registered Charity Name Crossley Community Association
Charity Number 1182129
Registered Office 323 Denton Lane
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9GA
Trustees Ryan Smith (Chair)
Colin McLaren
Caron Withnell
Sonja Costello
Adul Zakariya
Mary Moulton
Joan Moran
Members Naseem Ahmed (acting Secretary)
Sonya Khawaja
Hasna Begum
Karan Kaushal
Amina Stihl
Amanda Mallitt
Shima Das
Accountants Community Accounting Lancashire C.I.C.
Foxfields
9 Norley Close
Chadderton
Oldham
OL1 2RA
Bankers Virgin Money
5-7 Chadderton Precinct
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 0LJ

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period April 1[st] 2021 to March 31st 2022

Charity name: CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

Charity registration number: 1182129

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To further or benefit the residents of Crossley, Freehold and
Chadderton wards and the surrounding 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		 From September 2021 the community centre gradually started
opening to groups, ensuring social distancing remained in place and
the building was well ventilated.
The following activities were running at the centre between March
2021 and April 2022.
Health and wellbeing
PHAB_-_PHAB group inspires and supports disabled and non-disabled
children, young people and adults to make more of life together
through a range of activities.
ABL Health started a fortnightly weight management class for GP
referrals in January 2022.
Oaktree Woodcarvers – creating art work from wood
Youth Club – managed by Oldham Council
Chair based exercise class – exercise for ladies in a chair
Zumba Class–weekly Zumba exercise class
Education
Oldham Tuition Club – every Sunday 11.00 – 1.00pm
Creative Crossley Sewing Class – all aspects of learning to sew,
crochet, embroidery; every Monday 10.00 - 12.00pm
General
Elections - Centre used for voting for local elections and hired by
Oldham Council in May 2021
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 provide activities to 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.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 The Crossley Centre Community Fund was established to give up to
£500 financial support to organisations or groups who want to run
activities or for individuals who need help with accessing employment
or education. 10% of the Crossley Centre surplus income is ring-
fenced for Community Fund applicants, administered by the trustees.
Once an application form is received trustees either approve or
disprove the application and whether it should be funded.
A number of the groups that have been successful in obtaining
funding include:
•
Full Circle Youth Club – games and equipment for youth club
•
Crossley Sewing Group – materials and equipment
•
SAWN Furniture Project
•
Lansdowne Communal Group
•
South Chadderton Youth Group
•
Admire Group – Mohammed Ali Jinnah birthday event
A number of individuals have been successful too.
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The Charity is developing its social investment policy in 2022, this is
due to the impact of the pandemic which has had an adverse effect on
timescales
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Volunteers are an invaluable resource in the day-to-day running of the
Crossley Community Centre and are involved in most of the
community activities organised by the board of trustees and Great
Places staff. Volunteers also help with opening and closing for private
functions.
Lynne Anderson, a volunteer, is offering support with keeping the
finances up to date until a trustee is appointed as Treasurer.
Other The COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the activities
organised by the trustees, with no income since March 2020. The
Crossley Centre closed on 17thMarch 2020 and to date has remained
closed. A risk assessment was drafted and approved by trustees, but
the centre and has remain closed.
The community centre is usually a hub for social investment activities
focussing on employment, education and training but they have been
put on hold until the centre fully opens for business
Control measures are in place to ensure the community centre is
COVID-safe when its re-opens and trustees will monitor groups and
activities. The measures are looked at periodically to meet health &
safety guidelines.

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.		 Para 1.20 Volunteering
The Association and community centre rely on volunteers and these
volunteers have been vital in the running of the community centre
and on volunteers as committee members when the centre first
opened its doors. A volunteer coordinator was appointed in 2017 for
a 12-month role and coordinated volunteers in a variety of roles
including office administration and receptionist, community
consultation, fundraising, pop-up café, brunch club, opening and
closing centre for private functions. The next stage in the volunteers’
programme will be to place volunteers with employers across
Oldham to give them work experience
ESOL classes(English for speakers of other languages)
English classes have been very popular with the centre establishing
a relationship with Lifelong Learning (an educational arm of Oldham
Council) and have given
Internship Programme with Oldham College
The Association gave opportunities to students with special needs to
volunteer at the community centre. This programme has built a
strong relationship with the Association and discussions have been
taking place around future collaborations on a variety of projects.
Brunch Club
The Brunch club has been a successful activity that has engaged
parents and children since its inception in 2017 with a trustee
leading on the activity. Its focus is to promote healthy and eating and
exercise. It was initially set up to tackle holiday hunger and has
grown into an activity that is supported by local school and
businesses.
Youth Club
A youth club has been running at the centre for four years and has
engaged with over a hundred children. Through feedback from
attendees and the Peer Research Report future activities will be
centred around self-development and environmental projects

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41
Investment
performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41
Other

Financial Review (awaiting feedback from accounting)

Review of the charity’s
financial position at
the end of the period		 Para 1.21 We had a deficit of (£1,698) in this financial period, that covered a
full 12 month from the 1stof April 2021 to the 31stof March 2022.
The total funds held as at the 31stof March 2022 were £64,835,
being £1,000 restricted funds and £63,835 unrestricted funds (free
reserves).
Statement explaining
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 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 and
donations.
Amount of reserves
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.
A breakdown of the calculation for 3 months essential expenditure
is: £1,690.00.
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.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 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 Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
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 in line with the process outlined within the governing
document.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

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 are also a member of Oldham Community
Centre network coordinated by Action Together.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 The Crossley Community Association run the Oldham Council
owned Crossley 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 Crossley Centres
building safety compliance. Two members of Great Places staff are
members of the board of trustees.
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Crossley Community Association
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number
Charity’s principal address 323 Denton Lane
Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9GA

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 Ryan Smith Chair
2 Naseem Ahmad Acting Secretary
(Member)		 Feb 2019 – present
3 Colin McLaren Trustee Feb 2019–present
4 Carol Withnell Trustee Feb 2019–present
5 Sonja Costello Trustee Feb 2019–present
6 Sonya Khwaja Member Feb 2019–present
7 Abdul Zakariya Trustee Feb 2019–present
8 Mary Moulton Trustee Feb 2019–present
9 Joan Moran Trustee Feb 2019–present
10 Karan Kaushal Member Feb 2019–present
11 Hasna Begum Member Feb 2019–present
12 Amina Stihi Member Feb 2019–present
13 Amanda Mallitt Member Feb 2019–present
14 Shima Das Member Feb 2019–present

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Address

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

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair, etc.) Date

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

FOR THE YEAR ENEDED 31 MARCH 2022

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2022 as set out on pages 4 to 7.

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 2022.

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.

11[th] August 2022

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

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

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
RECEIPTS
Room Hire
8,582
-
Authority Hours
-
-
Grants
2
-
-
Interest Received
2
-
Sundries
-
-
Other Income
3
2,333
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
10,917
-
PAYMENTS
Room Hire (Refunds)
-
-
Skills Training
200
-
Insurance
677
-
Licences
260
-
Centre Maintenance
-
-
Fixtures & Fittings
26
-
Computer Equipment & Software
1,015
-
Laptops for Local Schools
-
-
Printing & Stationery
84
-
Refreshments
133
-
Electricity
1,457
-
Gas
2,495
-
Water
1,221
-
Telephone & Internet
-
-
Music Licence
-
-
Alarm & Security System
216
-
Window Cleaning
24
-
Cleaning & Supplies
1,313
-
Trade Waste
496
-
Accountancy Fees
1,170
-
Brunch Club
-
-
Garden Equipment
129
-
Garden Project
-
-
Centre Funded Activities
-
-
Crossley Funding (Grants)
4
1,531
-
Sundries
168
-
TOTAL PAYMENTS
12,615
-
Net of receipts/(payments)
(1,698)
-
Cash funds as at 31 March 2021
5
65,533
1,000
Cash funds as at 31 March 2022
5
63,835
1,000		 Total
Funds
2022
£
8,582
-
-
2
-
2,333
10,917
-
200
677
260
-
26
1,015
-
84
133
1,457
2,495
1,221
-
-
216
24
1,313
496
1,170
-
129
-
-
1,531
168
12,615
(1,698)
66,533
64,835		 Total
Funds
2021
£
3,190
-
9,994
-
-
17,195
30,379
305
-
660
-
125
-
443
2,748
221
-
1,224
1,820
1,214
-
360
910
-
622
464
-
-
-
-
-
8,600
-
19,716
10,663
55,870
66,533

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

Total Funds Total Funds
as at 31st as at 31st
March 2022 March 2021
£ £
CASH FUNDS
Bank Account 64,835 66,533
Petty Cash - -
64,835 66,533
LIABILITIES
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination ~ 01/04/21 to 31/03/22) 385 -
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination ~ 19/02/19 to 31/03/20) - 625
Additional Accountancy Work (19/02/19 to 31/03/20) - 90
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination ~ 01/04/20 to 31/03/21) - 455
385 1,170

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 11[th] of August 2022 and signed on their behalf:

Trustee

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

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 for the year ended 31[st] of March 2022.

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 Received

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2022
2022
£
£
National Lottery
(Young Persons Activities)
-
-
Green Dividend
-
-
-
-*		 Total
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-		 Total
Funds
2021
£
9,994
-
9,994

** Funding of £9,994 was received from the Lottery Funding (unrestricted) in 2021, however as the Centre was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic this was not spent that year, with the funds now being utilised from 2022 onwards as activities start to resume.

3. Other Income

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2022
2022
£
£
Local Restrictions Support Grant
-
-
Great Places (Youth Club)
-
-
Action Together Covid Crisis Support
-
-
Refunds Received
2,333
-
Miscellaneous
-
-
2,333
-**		 Total
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
2,333
-
2,333		 Total
Funds
2021
£
10,000
1,980
5,000
215
-
17,195

**In the previous financial year the charity benefitted from a total of £10,000 of Government Grants from Oldham MBC. In accordance with accounting policy, this credit is included in ‘Other Income’ within the ‘Receipts and and Payments Accounts” in the period for which they compensate.

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022

4. Crossley Funding (Grants Issued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
Total
Funds Funds Funds Funds
2022 2022 2022 2021
£ £ £ £
Food Kitchen Project 300 - 300 -
Child Safety Media 500 - 500 -
History of Pakistan Awareness Event 500 - 500 -
Campaign Brochures for Schools 189 - 189 -
Time Capsule 42 - 42 -
Action Together Covid Crisis Support - - - 7,500
Crucial Crew Community Safety Event - - - 500
Christmas Collection Box Contribution 100
Ready Steady Cook Project Group - - - 500
1,531 - 1,531 8,600
5. Fund Analysis
Opening Balance Receipts Payments Closing Balance
as at as at
Fund Name 31 March 2021 31 March 2022
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 65,533 10,917 (12,615) 63,835
Restricted Funds
Green Dividend 1,000 - - 1,000
1,000 - - 1,000
Total Funds 66,533 10,917 (12,615) 64,835