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2023-03-31-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 2023

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

CONTENTS

Page
Members of the Board and professional advisers 2
Trustees Annual Report 3-10
Independent Examination 11
Receipts and Payments Accounts 12
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 13
Notes to the financial statements 14-15

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 Colin McLaren
Caron Withnell
Sonja Costello
Adul Zakariya
Mary Moulton
Joan Moran
Ryan Smith (resigned July 2022)
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] 2022 to March 31st 2023

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		 The following activities were running at the centre between March 2022
and May 2023.
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.
Make Space Dementia Support Group runs twice a week and supports
families with a member living with dementia
Slimming World – healthy eating and weight management advice
Oaktree Woodcarvers – creating art work from wood
Youth Club – managed by Oldham Council
Chair based exercise class – exercise for ladies in a chair
Taekwondo – martial arts for 7plus age groups
Community Fridge – donating food collected from the Co-op and Farm
foods to people in need every Wednesday. Includes hot food (curry &
rice and/or pasta) food delivered by Feed My City
Community Space/Warm Space – runs along the community fridge
Behind the Curtains Drama Group
A drama group for people with learning disabilities and additional
learning needs
Education
Oldham Tuition Club – every Sunday during term times 11.00 – 1.00pm
Creative Crossley Sewing Class – all aspects of learning to sew, crochet,
embroidery; every Monday 10.00 - 12.00pm
Social Engagement
Cozy Crossley
We set up a warm/community space ‘Cozy Crossley’ in February 2023
with a grant from Action Together: residents can read a book, get a warm
or cold drink, get a free meal and socialise. During spring and summer it
becomes a ‘community space’ where people can socialise, log on to a
laptop, read a book or play table tennis
Food Poverty
We set up a community fridge in February 2023 with support from Great
Places Community Investment Team. We successfully applied for a
grant from HUBUB, a group that supports community fridges across the
nation
Community Cooking
Another successful funding project will allow us to run a ‘ladies
‘community cooking’ project starting in September 2023
Slow Cooker Project
Another successful HUBUB community grant will allow us to run a ‘slow
cooker’ project with an organisation called ‘Cracking Good Food’ and will
start in September 2023.
General
Elections - Centre used for voting for local elections and hired by Oldham
Council in May 2023
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:
•
Taekwondo Group
•
Ibrahim Chishti – sole trader clothes business start-up in Oldham
market
EV Charging station
An EV charger was installed at the centre in July 2022 an is part of the
centres green credentials and to support the increasing EV car market
Defibrillator
A defibrillator was installed at the centre in March 2023 and is an
essential piece of equipment that may save someone’s life one day.
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 The Charity is developing its social investment policy in 2023, 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.
The community fridge has attracted new volunteers who have been
offered food hygiene training and safeguarding training. The volunteers
have also been helping manage the warm space which runs once a
week on the same day as the community fridge.
Lynne Anderson, a volunteer, is offering support with keeping the
finances up to date until a trustee is appointed as Treasurer.
Other

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.
volunteers are involved in activities such as the community fridge,
warm space and opening and closing for private hire.
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 gives 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.
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

Review of the
charity’s financial
position at the end of
the period		 Para 1.21 We had a deficit of (£4,959) in this financial period covering the
1stof April 2022 to the 31stof March 2023.
The total funds held as at the 31stof March 2023 were £59,876, being
£4,279 restricted funds and £55,597 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 1182129
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 Trustee Resigned July 2022
2. Colin McLaren Trustee
3. Caron Withnell Trustee
4. Sonja Costello Trustee
5. Abdul Zakariya Trustee
6. Mary Moulton Trustee
7. Joan Moran Trustee

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

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

Declarations

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

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) Sonya Costello Full name(s) Colin McLaren Position (e.g. Trustee Trustee Secretary, Chair, etc.)

Date 25th August 2023

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

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

FOR THE YEAR ENEDED 31 MARCH 2023

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023 as set out on pages 12 to 15.

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 2023.

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.

31[st] August 2023

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 2023

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
RECEIPTS
Room Hire
20,153
-
Grants
2
3,748
6,076
EV Charger Point
201
-
Interest Received
13
-
Other Income
3
395
-
TOTAL RECEIPTS
24,510
6,076
PAYMENTS
Centre Maintenance
1,017
-
Garden Project & Equipment
1,903
1,000
Fixtures & Fittings
6,057
-
Computer Equipment & Software
958
400
Printing & Stationery
249
-
Refreshments
115
-
Electricity
2,513
-
Gas
1,322
-
Water
1,469
-
Alarm & Security System
362
-
Window Cleaning
252
-
Cleaning & Supplies
3,031
-
First Aid & Cover
954
-
Trade Waste
546
-
EV Charger Point
310
-
Insurance
749
-
Licences
203
-
Accountancy Fees
385
-
Tutors & Skills Training
-
1,010
Jubilee Event
402
-
Resources
3,856
387
Centre Funded Activities
928
-
Crossley Funding (Grants)
4
4,100
-
Sundries
1,067
-

TOTAL PAYMENTS
32,748
2,797
Net of receipts/(payments)
(8,238)
3,279
Cash funds as at 31 March 2022
5
63,835
1,000
Cash funds as at 31 March 2023
5
55,597
4,279		 Total
Funds
2023
£
20,153
9,824
201
13
395
30,586
1,017
2,903
6,057
1,358
249
115
2,513
1,322
1,469
362
252
3,031
954
546
310
749
203
385
1,010
402
4,243
928
4,100
1,067
35,545
(4,959)
64,835
59,876		 Total
Funds
2022
£
8,582
-
-
2
2,333
10,917
-
129
26
1,015
84
133
1,457
2,495
1,221
216
24
1,313
-
496
-
677
260
1,170
200
-
-
-
1,531
168
12,615
(1,698)
66,533
64,835

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Total Funds Total Funds
as at 31st as at 31st
March 2023 March 2022
£ £
CASH FUNDS
Bank Account 59,876 64,835
Petty Cash - -
59,876 64,835
LIABILITIES
Accountancy Fees (Independent Examination) 710 385
Additional Accountancy Work 480 -
1,190 385

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on the 25[th] of August 2023 and signed on their behalf:

Sonya Costello Trustee

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

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 2023. 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
2023
2023
£
£
Action Together (Creative Crossley)
-
5,676
Action Together
748
-
Great Places
-
400
HubHub
3,000
-
3,748
6,076		 Total
Funds
2023
£
5,676
748
400
3,000
9,824		 Total
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-

3. Other Income

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2023
2023
£
£
Refunds
320
-
Miscellaneous
75
-
395
-		 Total
Funds
2023
£
320
75
395		 Total
Funds
2022
£
2,333
-
2,333

4. Crossley Funding (Grants Issued)

Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2023
2023
£
£
Sunshine & Play Group (Creche)
500
-
Hospice
200
-
Brunch Club
500
-
GMP Oldham (Health & Wellbeing)
420
-
PHAB Group
500
-
Jujitsu Classes
500
-
Community Business Start Up
500
-
Community Allotment
500
-
Football Coaching Sessions
480
-
Food Kitchen Project
-
-
Child Safety Media
-
-
History of Pakistan Awareness Event
-
-
Campaign Brochures for Schools
-
-
Time Capsule
-
-
4,100
-		 Total
Funds
2023
£
500
200
500
420
500
500
500
500
480
-
-
-
-
-

4,100		 Total
Funds
2022
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
300
500
500
189
42
1,531

CROSSLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5. Fund Analysis

Opening Balance Opening Balance Receipts Payments Closing Balance
as at as at
Fund Name 31 March 2022 31 March 2023
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted Funds 63,835 24,510 (32,748) 55,597
Restricted Funds
Action Together (Creative Crossley) - 5,676 (1,397) 4,279
Great Places - 400 (400) -
Green Dividend 1,000 - (1,000) -
1,000 6,076 (2,797) 4,279
Total Funds 64,835 30,586 (35,545) 59,876