## Annual Report **Seacroft Friends and Neighbours**
Registered CIO 1183406
For the period 1[st] October 2024 to 30[th] September 2025
|**Seacroft Friends and Neighbours,**
1081 York Road,
Leeds, LS14 6JB (Registered Ofce)|Contact number:|0113
2734979|
|---|---|---|
|Seacroft Friends and Neighbours,
Kentmere Community Centre,
Kentmere Avenue, Leeds LS14 1BW|Contact number:|0113
2323662|
Website: https://www.seacroftfriends.org.uk
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## **CONTENTS**
|Sectio
n|||Page
number|
|---|---|---|---|
|1|INTRODUCTION||3|
|2|PERSONNEL||6|
|2.1|MEMBERS OF STAFF||6|
|2.2|TRUSTEES||6|
|2.3|VOLUNTEERS||6|
|2.4|ADDED VALUE PROVIDED BY THOSE INVOLVED||7|
|3|CLIENTS||7|
|4|FINANCE||7|
|4.1|FINANCIAL POSITION ON 30/09/2025||8|
|4.2|FUNDING||9|
|5|PREMISES||10|
|6|TRANSPORT||11|
|7|SERVICES||11|
|7.1|HEALTH AND WELLBEING SUPPORT||11|
|7.1.1|PERSONAL CONTACT||11|
|7.1.2|PRACTICAL SUPPORT||12|
|7.1.3|SPECIFIC HEALTH SUPPORT – FRAILTY AND FALLS REDUCTION||12|
|7.1.4|SPECIFIC HEALTH SUPPORT – DEMENTIA AND MENTAL HEALTH||13|
|7.1.5|ENHANCE||13|
|7.2|FINANCIAL SUPPORT||13|
|7.3|OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT||13|
|7.4|ACTIVITIES||14|
|8|CLIENT FEEDBACK||15|
|9|MONITORING||16|
|10|RISK MANAGEMENT||17|
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|11|REFERRALS||18|
|---|---|---|---|
|12|WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP||18|
|13|TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS||19|
|14|POLICIES, PROCEDURES and TRAINING||19|
|15|PROMOTING OUR SERVICES||20|
|16|ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS||21|
|17|CONCLUSION||21|
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## **1. INTRODUCTION**
Seacroft Friends & Neighbours (SFN) is a Charity Incorporated Organisation, formed in 2018/19 following the merger of North and South Seacroft Friends and Neighbours groups. It is one of 37 Neighbourhood Network Schemes operating in Leeds. We are regulated by the UK Charities Commission.
Seacroft is categorised as one of the most deprived in the UK by government metrics: it is a place of great character and history, many of the residents and their families have lived in the area for generations. There is a strong sense of community amongst those using our services and the staff and volunteers. Our objectives, as defined in our constitution, are, that for people over 60 living in Seacroft we:
- provide support to help people to live at home as they get older;
- aim to reduce isolation and loneliness;
- maintain or improve personal health and wellbeing, or organise help and support when health deteriorates;
- provide services or assist people to obtain services.
We achieve this by providing flexible, dedicated, quality services with an emphasis on knowing members personally and providing personal contact, activities and opportunities to socialise. One of our great strengths is that we can tailor the services to meet the needs of the people, down to an individual level. We recognise that this is a particular strength of the Neighbourhood Network: organisations provide what the local people need most. We offer a wide range of support and activities giving opportunities for communication, meeting others, exercise and fun. We have a small team of dedicated, trained staff and an active team of much appreciated volunteers providing around 500 volunteer hours every quarter. Our trustees give up their time and provide valuable experience and expertise in support of the organisation, supporting the staff; ensuring we comply with local and national regulations and that we are providing services in accordance with our constitution.
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We work closely with many local healthcare providers and support services and are often required to fill a gap between these organisations and those living at home or with their families.
We have 1047 registered clients which is almost the same as last year (1045). The number of active clients has **increased by 6%** from 694 to 736. This increase is at a time when we received reduced funding from the local council who had a large budget deficit to manage.
Reasons for the increase in active clients include:
- rising costs;
- shortage of alternative services;
- greater healthcare needs.
The immediate impact of the covid restrictions has receded but even five years on, adverse effects are still being felt. It is critical that this is taken into consideration by authorities for the future.
Adverse long-term effects include:
- clients suffering from more complex healthcare needs/personal issues, thus requiring additional support;
- noticeable deterioration in the mobility of a greater number of clients, and increasing the need for specialised transport;
- an increase in those suffering from dementia, Alzheimer’s and other neurological issues. This impacts those suffering from these conditions but also their partners, families and carers some of whom are themselves elderly and in need of support;
- a reduction in the ability to fight off infections (in both staff and clients) resulting in people being unwell for weeks at a time particularly in winter.
- The staff team continue to prioritise vulnerable clients.
Financial pressures are rising, clients are still seeing rising costs for basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, energy and transport. Staff assist with claims for financial assistance where people are eligible. The organisation has to deal with rising costs whilst coping with a significant reduction in funding.
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We carried out a client satisfaction survey in August 2025 and are very pleased that services, value, for money, transport, service delivery and facilities were rated as satisfactory or very satisfactory. We also received 23 written compliments and no complaints. Given that people choose whether to use our services the fact that we have just under 700 active clients demonstrates that they value the services we provide. We are also providing community support through volunteering and are supporting Leeds City Council by providing services which they would have to provide or would not be provided at all resulting in increased demands on other services.
This report reflects the enormous amount of work done and support provided to hundreds of local older people.
…………………………………….
Shirley M. Dann BSc Chair of Trustees, Seacroft Friends and Neighbours
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## **2. PERSONNEL**
## **2.1 MEMBERS OF STAFF**
We started the year with seven members of staff and ended with five. This was partly related to specific funding streams ending. Staff are experienced and have a good understanding of the clients and their particular needs. The trustees are grateful to all our staff members for the level of care they provide to clients. Our staff turnover is low amongst the current staff team. The trustees carried out an annual salary review and staff were awarded an uplift which reflected economic conditions and salaries paid to local Government employees in the health sector.
## **2.2 TRUSTEES**
We started and ended the year with 5 trustees; there were no changes. I am grateful to all our trustees who provide valuable input, time and expertise in support of the organisation.
## **2.3 VOLUNTEERS**
Our core team of volunteer’s reduced from 16 to 12. The total number of volunteers however the number of hours provided remained the same. The main reason for this was our volunteer lead continued to streamline and clarify roles. This meant there was less overlap in the volunteer activities. Volunteers agree in advance which days / times they are coming in to ensure we have the right level of support. They understand the importance of turning up as agreed
Service levels have been maintained and are provided efficiently. Volunteers receive training and have specific roles. This helps to ensure we have the right numbers of volunteers with the right skill set to support activities. Many of our volunteers are over 60, by volunteering they are also keeping active, getting out and meeting others, and taking part in rewarding activities meeting our core objectives while doing so.
Staffing as at end Sept 2025:
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|Trustees|5|
|---|---|
|Staf|5|
|Volunteers|12|
## **2.4 ADDED VALUE PROVIDED BY THOSE INVOLVED**
In addition to our regular activities, we held some special events through the year with a Christmas Party and a trip to the seaside and going out for lunch to different locations. Just under 2000 volunteer hours were contributed in this financial year (1[st] Oct 2024 to end Sept 2025).
Trustees also donate their time and expertise for no monetary reward. While we can estimate the financial value of volunteer time (in excess of £70,000 p.a.) that does not reflect the whole picture, such as the many benefits to those volunteering; the care and commitment given to people they live beside and know as friends, the flexibility in terms of hours donated and the local knowledge. Without this support, we would be unable to maintain the high level of services we currently provide to older residents in Seacroft.
## **3. CLIENTS**
At the end of the year, we have 1047 registered clients; we had direct involvement with 694 clients. Around 200 clients receive home visits every quarter and around 80-100 are health related. many of our clients are over 75. Some are in their 90’s and still attend meetings. We have over 100 clients with some degree of dementia so around 10%. There are no signs that this will reduce.
Some clients attend several activities and are mobile, others rely on being picked up by the minibus, while others are supported at home. Some are in contact but do not currently use the services however they know how to contact us should they need to. Refer to Section 7 for more information about the services.
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## **4. FINANCE**
We have continued with the implementation of Quick Books and the card reader has worked well; we retain the ability to take cash payments. Accounts are balanced at the end of the month and we are developing our use of the reporting tools. Our thanks to Carol Lockwood, John Scott (treasurer) and Heera Singh (HSL accountants) for supporting these improvements.
## **4.1 FINANCIAL POSITION ON 30/09/2025**
A full set of accounts has been prepared and will be submitted with the annual return to the Charities commission. The accounts are prepared independently by HSL Accountancy Solutions and agreed by the Trustees.
Turnover for the financial year was £176,661 this was £56,182 less than the previous year. Reasons for the reduction are given below.
Table below showing income and expenditure for the financial year split into restricted and unrestricted funds.
|**For year**
**ending 30**
**Sep 2025**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**|**Restricted**
**Funds**|**Total Funds**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Income|£18,689|£157,971|£176,661|
|Expenditure|£ 41,137|£194,501|£235,678|
Our balance sheet reflects a surplus for the period (refer to full accounts for detailed figures). The amount carried forward at the end of the year was £324,470 which was £58,976 lower than at the end of September 2024.
Cash flow forecasts are generated and trustees review these at trustee meetings. This enables us to plan effectively, assess funding needs and manage cash flow ensuring there are sufficient funds available to support operations. We
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have a ‘buildings’ reserve fund which is there as part of our business continuity planning. Our current premises are leased and one of the leases is due to expire in the next financial year.
Overall, our financial position remains healthy, we recognise that there may be further funding cuts (Leeds City Council) and so have reflected this in our reserves policy. We review where money is spent to ensure that it is spent in compliance with the funding purpose and that restricted funds are used within their limitations. We try to get good value for money whilst recognising that quality is important. We review our reserves policy annually.
## **4.2 FUNDING**
We had been given forewarning that the Leeds City Council grant would be reduced to address a budgetary deficit. This resulted in a reduction in funding of £30,000.
The Enhance fund (used to support those with more complex medical conditions) ended in May 2025 with a reduction in funding of £30,000. We found this project to have been very beneficial for some of the most vulnerable people, providing a bridge between ourselves and NHS services (in both directions). We also felt that the project was growing with better understanding of what was being provided. We have fed back our views to the Commissioners and would welcome this project coming back.
Leeds City Council extended the Core Grant Funding (with the reduction) and we received a donation from Leeds Single Ladies Benevolent Fund. Our income from donations went up and we received two additional grants.
The table below shows where grant funding has come from (refer to the accounts for amounts received).
|**Source of funding**|**Purpose**|**Status**|
|---|---|---|
|Leeds
Benevolent|In line with Charity|
One of payment|
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|**Source of funding**|**Purpose**|**Status**|
|---|---|---|
|Society - Single ladies|objectives|received.|
|Leeds
City
Council
ENHANCE project|Provides
additional
support to clients with
the most complex health
needs.|Ended May 2025|
|Leeds City Council Core
funding – Adult Social
Care|Rent, staf, provision of
services|Extended to Oct 2026.|
|Lunch club grant
Ref A729988|Subsidises the provision
of Lunch Clubs|Current- annual award
expires 09/05/2026|
|Welcome spaces funding|To provide warm spaces.|One-of|
|Wade Foundation|Supports
recreational
activities.|One-of|
|General grant/ Leeds
City Council MICE|MICE
awarded
for
electricalequipment|One-of|
|Windmill Trust|Supported day to day
transport.|One-of
(Trust
now
closed)|
We continue to apply for funds both independently and as part of Seacroft Collective; where they support our aims and objectives and we feel we can utilise the funds effectively.
Personal donations continue to enhance our works; these donations are often from existing clients grateful for support or families of former clients.
We acknowledge the importance of the Leeds City Council Grant which forms a large part of our current income and allows us to provide stable services to vulnerable clients.
## **5. PREMISES**
Premises at Chapel FM are in good condition and SGN activities generally fit in with Chapel FM organised events.
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Facilities at Kentmere are not being maintained to such a high standard as previously. The loss of an onsite manager and regular maintenance person has been detrimental to the standard of the buildings and the general upkeep.
In our client survey clients were asked to consider the venues and how they would rate them thinking of comfort, cleanliness, accessibility. Both sites scored either satisfied or very satisfied. 70% rated Chapel FM as very satisfied (compared to satisfied) while 10% were very satisfied with Kentmere (compared to satisfied). Clients are satisfied with both buildings but more satisfied with Chapel FM which supports our assessment of the relative standards.
|**Venue**|**Very**
**Unsatisfe**
**d**|**Unsatisfe**
**d**|**Neutral**|**Satisfed**|**Very**
**satisfed**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Kentmere
Community
Centre|0|0|0|101|12|
|Chapel FM|0|0|0|36|84|
Expanding the range or number of services we provide (either to more clients or offering a wider range of services) is constrained by availability of rooms in the existing premises there is a very limited supply of suitable alternatives within the area that is covered in our constitution. We continue to hold reserve funds specifically for building provision and we maintain an awareness of potential building availability locally.
No external food hygiene/environmental inspections were carried out during this financial period. (Previous inspection Aug 2024).
## **6. TRANSPORT**
We use the specialised minibus and our own driver to transport clients. The minibus is key to us providing the services. Looking ahead if we have an
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increase in the number of clients with poor mobility, we recognise the need to budget for an additional minibus. This also requires us to have sufficient space to accommodate additional numbers safely in the premises, somewhere to store the minibus and staff to drive the bus.
One of the main requests from the client feedback forms was that we obtain a second or larger mini bus.
## **7. SERVICES**
## **7.1 HEALTH and WELLBEING SUPPORT**
This comes in many forms as described below. Support includes helping to get people to medical appointments, helping with prescription collection/delivery. We can provide emergency hot food. We carry out telephone welfare checks if we know clients have not been at activities (which they would normally attend) or not been seen by friends as expected. We run two health hub sessions per week.
This year we have supported 52 clients with hospital discharges and helping them back to their home. This includes transport, ensuring they have food available when they get home and that they are getting the support they need once home. Benefiting both the discharge team and the client.
## **7.1.1 PERSONAL CONTACT**
Personal contact with clients is vitally important. We achieve this in a number of ways: home visits, client attendance at activities and lunch clubs and when providing transport. By meeting them regularly in person, staff can assess mobility and general health, whether they are dressing and eating properly, if their mood changes significantly from normal. Where concerns arise, these are flagged and suggestions made to clients. Staff liaise with families and carers; recognising that carers may also need assistance.
This face-to-face contact is fundamental to helping people live well and independently at home for longer; which is the principal reason for the existence of the organisation. This support used to be provided by churches; extended
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families and local communities but as these have eroded, organisations such as Seacroft Good Neighbours have stepped up.
We also maintain contact via telephone calls and through the telephone befriending service. This is particularly appreciated by housebound clients.
We include health, safety and wellbeing information in our quarterly newsletters.
## **7.1.2 PRACTICAL SUPPORT**
Clients are provided with practical support, dealing with housing issues, completing official documents, use of digital services (either 1 to 1 or at our digital / IT group), assistance with phones (getting connections, how they work and replacement), aids for kitchens, toilets, walking (pendant alarms), adaptations (external ramps, dropped kerb, hand rails), referral or support with podiatry, continence, hearing (we hold hearing aid clinics) and medical interventions. We check on heating in winter and have provided cooling aids where necessary in hot weather. We have an emergency prescription service
## **7.1.3 SPECIFIC HEALTH SUPPORT – FRAILTY and FALLS REDUCTION**
Since 2020/21 the number of people falling has increased. Falls often result in injury requiring medical treatment and can lead to a loss of confidence in walking or going outdoors. We provide chair-based exercise classes and our health lead carries out 1-1 assessments suggesting specific exercises to help people improve/maintain their mobility and strength. ‘Sitting to standing’ exercises are encouraged. Advice on appropriate walking aids and footwear is provided.
26 clients were provided with falls prevention support and four home assessments were carried out. This resulted in referrals to telecare services, strength and balance sessions (Active Leeds) and GP appointments.
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## **7.1.4 SPECIFIC HEALTH SUPPORT – DEMENTIA AND MENTAL HEALTH**
Helping those with dementia and mental health conditions.
We are registered as a dementia friendly organisation. Three members of staff are trained dementia champions. All members of staff are trained in the provision of ‘mental health first aid’. We run specific activities which are designed to be ‘dementia friendly’.
## **7.1.5 ENHANCE**
Funding for the ENHANCE project continued until May 2025. We were sorry to lose the ENHANCE funding as the project was found to be valuable in making connections with NHS groups and staff. We were able to help clients with more complex health conditions through funding staff with skills to support them. The loss of funding is reflected in the reduction in staff.
## **7.2 FINANCIAL SUPPORT**
Clients are assisted in a number of ways to help financially including:
- understanding which benefits they may be entitled to;
- help with completing applications for benefits including pension credit;
- providing digital support to help clients carry out online shopping;
- technology loans;
- digital training to enable clients to carry out banking and financial transactions;
- providing warm spaces, meals and activities at no or low cost;
- help with understanding utility bills and budgetting.
We have a hardship fund for emergency cases (e.g. a client coming out of hospital and needing bedding). Value provided in this financial year was £25.00. We will continue to hold funds for this taking into account the increasing cost of living. Telephone befrienders are available to help if clients are concerned about scams or are in danger of being targeted.
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## **7.3 OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT**
We are fortunate to be able to help in other ways including:
- supporting carers (who may be clients or are caring for clients);
- bereavement support and advice;
- housing support and support when clients may be moving into a care home;
- 960 people received a newsletter four times in the year;
- We got emergency shopping for 28 people;
- 36 people benefitted from the handy man service;
- Emergency prescription collection for 16 clients.
## **7.4 ACTIVITIES**
We provide activities relating to health and fitness, wellbeing and general enjoyment as well as lunches. Lunches provide people with contact with others, encourage them to get out as well as providing nutritious meals. The table below lists regular group activities and who we partner with.
The table below lists our regular activities and indicates how many people took part in each quarter.
|part in each quarter.||
|---|---|
|Activity|Average number of participants per
quarter|
|Chair based exercise(weekly)|**165**|
|Lunch club Monday (weekly)|**437**|
|Lunch club Tuesday /Outngs(some weeklysome ad hoc)|**130**|
|Lunch club Wednesday (weekly)|**444**|
|Arts and Crafsgroup (weekly)|**92**|
|Thursdaylunch club(weekly)|**363**|
|Dementa supportgroup- MemoryLane(weekly)|**116**|
|Singingsensaton- open voices(weekly)|**366**|
|Mans World(monthly)|**78**|
|Cofee and cake(weekly)|**132**|
|Hearingaid support(ad hoc)|**12**|
|Telephone Befrienders(3 tmes a week)|**610**|
|Face to face befriending|**132**|
|Tech support/digitalgroup (ad hoc)|**31**|
|Jigsaw exchange(ad hoc)|**10**|
|Nater and knit(monthly)|**20**|
|TuesdayArtgroup (weekly)|**115**|
|TuesdayHealth Hub(weekly)|**115**|
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Activity Average number of participants per quarter Health Hub – health and long term conditions (ad hoc) **104**
On Fridays we take people out for lunch (Friday Fun Day), 128 people each quarter have taken part.
Activities provide important benefits, which include:
- helping to maintain or improve mobility;
- reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness;
- allowing staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent);
- helping to maintain nutritional levels;
- clients have choice and control over which activities they take part in which increases independence;
- helping to make people feel valued, especially those who volunteer;
- providing interest and enjoyment;
- providing education and information to enable clients to make informed choices.
We provide many of our services at no cost or low cost. We ask for financial contributions for some of the trips and activities whilst trying to ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. We welcome donations towards running these events.
## **8. CLIENT FEEDBACK**
Feedback forms were sent out to 930 clients; we received 222 completed forms back. This is a 24% response rate which is a 4% increase from the previous year and 9% higher than the year before. We asked clients to rate activities and services in relation to value for money, service delivery, how satisfied they were with the facilities, how satisfied they were with the transport provided and their level of satisfaction with specific activities.
**ALL responses that we received indicated that clients were satisfied or very satisfied.**
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Table showing results from the client satisfaction survey 2025.
||**Very**
**Unsatisfed**|**Unsatisfe**
**d**|**Neutral**|**Satisfe**
**d**|**Very**
**satisfed**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Lunch
Club
Monday|0|0|0|26|126|
|Lunch club Wed|0|0|0|12|141|
|Light Lunch Thurs|0|0|0|3|104|
|Art Group|0|0|0|6|18|
|Digital
/
Tech
Support|0|0|0|0|29|
|Transport|0|0|0|66|112|
|Peer Support|0|0|0|26|36|
|Emergency
shopping etc.|0|0|0|0|27|
|Exercise|0|0|0|24|24|
|Day Trips|0|0|0|0|106|
|Financial/ benefts
support|0|0|0|16|38|
|Ladies Group|0|0|0|3|21|
|Man’s World|0|0|0|6|9|
We provide some services without charge, some on a pay as you feel and for some, we make a small charge. Clients were asked whether services provided value for money and all respondees said they were satisfied or very satisfied. There were 856 responses with more than double saying they were very satisfied regarding value for money.
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We asked for the clients to consider the service provided by the staff team; we did not ask for feedback relating to individual staff members but asked that they considered the team as a whole. Respondees were satisfied or very satisfied with the services provide by the staff team.
The replies showed that clients are happy with the staff team, the services we offer along with the quality and value for money. When clients were given the opportunity to share any additional non-specific feedback or further suggestions around what services they would like to see offered, an annual supported holiday and a second / larger mini bus were recurring themes. We will take this feedback into account when reviewing our business plan.
## **9. MONITORING**
We use Lamplight to submit reports and complete a quarterly return for Leeds City Council. We supply numerical data and case studies to provide assurance that we are delivering against the objectives of the funders. We have discussions with the commissioning group, and partners to ensure we are applying the right standards. Moving forward we plan to utilise the reporting element within lamplight to help identify key aspects rather than compiling manually. This will require additional training for staff.
We meet with the Commissioners on a regular basis and with representatives from other Neighbourhood networks. This allows the sharing of best practice and to highlight challenges. We found the ENHANCE project to be beneficial for those who were given support and in building links with the NHS teams. We were able to pay for a dedicated member of staff to provide support to clients with more complex health needs. This work will move back to the NHS in the absence of funding. There are no immediate plans to bring this funding stream back, however we would welcome this.
Our thanks to those who diligently record and compile the data for submission.
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Accounts are externally, independently compiled by HSL. We maintain an internal action log to capture key actions and record when complete, progress is reviewed in trustee meetings.
## **10. RISK MANAGEMENT**
We have assessed high level risks to our ability to provide a quality service. The biggest risks to the organisation are displayed locally these were assessed as follows:
1. Loss of core funding;
2. Insufficient staff and shortage of trained staff required to provide the range of services;
3. Continuity of services (in particular having suitable transport available). In addition, we recognise that access to suitable facilities and availability of transport (as mentioned previously) both restrict growth. We will continue to monitor these risks.
We address the financial risks through looking forward and having a good understanding of our costs. Where we can see a potential shortfall in funds, we will seek alternative/additional funding or take steps to manage expenditure. We review our reserves policy annually. Staff have received training such that we can cover short term absences.
Health and safety are a priority for both clients and staff. Risk assessments are made in relation to activities, use of facilities, transport, being around others (for example in a shared building there may be other users) buildings and trips out.
Staff are trained so they know what steps are to be taken to reduce risks. Moving forward we will encourage everyone to identify potential risks (things which could have resulted in injury or accidents) and capture those and any actions required or taken to reduce the risk.
## **11. REFERRALS**
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We received around 90 referrals throughout the year. This is 10% less than in the previous year and may reflect the ENHANCE project coming to an end. Referrals were made for reasons of loneliness, mental health issues, physical health issues and to gain community involvement.
We made referrals on behalf of older people to groups including for example: Fire service, Community Nursing Team, Health Hub at Greenmill gardens, Hearing Aids, Swarcliffe “live at home scheme”.
## **12. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP**
One of the key strengths of the organisation is the ability to liaise and work alongside other organisations. We continue to work in partnership with a wide range of local organisations.
Including:
|Including:|||
|---|---|---|
|Chapel FM|Local GP’s and staf in healthcare
facilities|Local churches|
|Local Councillors|Local police and fre services|LS14 trust|
|NHS colleagues|Seacroft Village Hall Committee|Yorkshire dance|
|Fall into Place|Leeds Community Spaces||
|SCOT
(Seacroft Community On Top) helped with shopping|||
|WASP (We Are Seacroft Partnership) ofering intergenerational opportunities.|||
|ENHANCE collective (delivering key services to keep people out of hospital
and encourage hospital to home.|||
|Leeds Neighbourhood Network - Seacroft Friends and Neighbours are one of
37 groups in the local network. We play an active part in the group, sharing
documentation, ideas and support in group meetings.|||
|Bishop Young Academy – allow us to park the minibus within the grounds
where it is secure.|||
## **13. TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS**
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Trustees assist staff with financial controls, buildings, policies and procedures. They provide skills and expertise to support the aims and objectives of the organisation. Pearl Allen agreed to a one-year extension and Shirley Dann and Graham Hyde agreed to three-year extensions.
|**Name**|**Positions held**|**Re-**
**appoint**
**ed**|**Next Review date**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Pearl Allen|Member Trustee
Member of HR/policies and
procedures sub committee|2/12/24|2ndDec 2025|
|Sheonagh
Clarke|Member of HR/policies and
procedures sub committee
Deputy Chairof trustees|25/3/24|25thMar 2027|
|Shirley Dann|Chair of Trustees
Secretary
Member of HR/policies and
procedures sub committee and
fnance and property sub
committee|2/12/24|2ndDec 2027|
|Graham Hyde|Member of fnance and property
sub committee|2/12/24|2ndDec 2027|
|John Scott|Treasurer
Member of fnance and property
sub committee|15/4/24|15thApril 2027|
The annual report for the period ending 30[th] Sept 2024 and the independently audited accounts were submitted to the Charities commission using their online filing system and CIO information held by the Charities commission was updated by the Chair of Trustees.
## **14. POLICIES, PROCEDURES and TRAINING**
We have a comprehensive set of policies and procedures in place which are on a schedule for review and are updated as required. Staff undergo mandatory training and are trained in policies and procedures as required by their role. The organisation chart is kept up to date. We hold trustee meetings around 4 times a year with additional meetings where required. We comply with GDPR legislation
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and are very aware of safeguarding and Health and Safety requirements given the vulnerability of many of our clients.
## **15. PROMOTING OUR SERVICES**
We continue to send out a physical newsletter to clients. Four newsletters were circulated (Winter 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 and Autumn 2025). These can be retained by members for information which they may need in an emergency. It reminds people which activities are available and when, there are contact numbers for those interested in taking part and information relevant to the season.
We receive referrals from other organisations which allow us to offer services to those who may not have heard of us. We had 84 referrals over the course of the year. These came from friends, social care, health services
We are listed as part of the Leeds Neighbourhood Network Scheme online.
Both our facilities are central and accessible to clients living in Seacroft, these are multi-use, so people also find out about us through connections there. Some of our clients come to us by word-of-mouth. We get involved in local events in particular with Chapel FM and the LS14 Collective, which helps to promote the services. The minibus can be seen by others when in use which helps promote the transport service.
We have an active web site which is maintained by one of our staff members. We can view the number of unique visitors to our website; duration of the visit and how many pages were viewed. We had an average of 83 unique visits per month.
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## **16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS**
We greatly appreciate the input from our trustees. Working within the constitution, their expertise, advice and guidance, freely given, is vital to the operation of the charity.
We are grateful to our volunteers, without whom the charity would not be able to support as many people.
Thank you to Carol Lockwood for managing the organisation effectively and dealing with the reduction in funding.
Our thanks are extended to the Neighbourhood Network Commissioners who support us with advice and information.
We appreciate the work carried out by the managers at Chapel FM and Kentmere Road and those who maintain these facilities **.**
It is through donations and funders we are able to continue delivering high quality, friendly, caring services to the community of Seacroft and East Leeds. We are grateful for the continued financial support received from the Leeds Single Ladies Benevolent Society. Their donations help us to support the most vulnerable clients of our elderly community. We recognise the substantial contribution made by Leeds City Council which enables us to provide continuity of services and to make long term plans to support local older residents. We understand from discussions, meetings and
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reports that the contribution we make is valued and valuable. We are grateful to Leeds City Council for recognising this contribution.
We know from client feedback that the services our staff provide is hugely appreciated and makes a positive difference to their lives. The trustees are very grateful for our staff team and who support clients’ needs in a both a professional and caring manner. In particular we recognise that staff understand the needs of the local people and provide what is needed. This is one of the main things that sets the organisation apart from other service providers, it is not possible to measure but we recognise it’s value. We appreciate that staff see people as individuals and address their particular needs where they can.
## **17. CONCLUSION**
Through the provision of a wide range of services, Seacroft Friends and Neighbours have provided help and support to hundreds of local older people helping them live more fulfilling lives at home for longer. Our services have reduced the number of people going into care homes or hospital; reduced loneliness and isolation and improved mental health. Falls risks have been reduced through the various activities and personal support. We have made the lives of our clients, particularly older clients, easier by helping with tasks, providing vital direct transport, providing aids, financial advice and practical help. We have provided ‘emergency services’ addressing immediate needs and make older people aware of scams and fraud helping protect them from potential criminal activity. Their health and wellbeing have been improved by providing hot meals, exercise classes, social gatherings and enjoyable activities.
We are committed to achieving a high standard of support to clients in a professional manner through training, policies, procedures, monitoring and working with others.
Services were provided in a cost-effective manner, with volunteer helpers and trustees supporting a small dedicated well-trained and well managed staff team.
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Reductions in grant funding whilst maintaining a quality service for a greater number of people has had a financial impact and we are mindful of what the future will hold in terms of funding.
Reviewing the activities and ways of working for the year demonstrates a strong commitment to the objectives of Seacroft Friends and Neighbours as set out in our constitution.
We will continue to look for ways to assist as many people as we can within the area we operate, work in partnership with others who do the same and to develop and support our staff team.
Signed: …………………………………….. Shirley M. Dann
Position: Chair of Trustees Date: ………………………………
Accountancy Solutions
## SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS
## Financial statements for the
year ended 30[th] September 2025
## Charity number: 1183406
Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered England and Wales
> **[Call: 07926 450 250 ] Email: info@hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk www.hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk**
**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Contents of the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
||Page|
|---|---|
|Administrative Details|1|
|Trustees Report|2 - 3|
|Independent Examiners Report|4|
|Statement of Financial Activities|5|
|Balance Sheet|6|
|Notes to the accounts|7 - 10|
**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Administrative details for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
## **Registered Charity number**
## **Trustees and Management Committee**
## **Administrative address**
## **Bankers**
## **Independent Examiner**
|1183406||
|---|---|
|Shirley Dann|– From 14 May 2019|
|Graham Hyde|– From 04 July 2019|
|Sheonagh Clarke|– From 25 March 2021|
|Peal Allen|– From 13 May 2019|
|John Scott|– From 15 April 2021|
|Seacroft Friends and|Neighbours|
|1081 York Road,||
|Leeds||
|LS14 6JB||
|Yorkshire Bank Plc||
|32 Town Street||
|Leeds.||
|LS18 4RJ||
|Heera Singh FMAAT||
|HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd||
|Enterprise House||
|4-6 Thorne Road||
|Doncaster||
|DN1 2HS||
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2025.
## **Governing document**
The organisation is operated under the rules of its constitution which was adopted 14[th] May 2019.
## **Objectives and activities**
Within the Seacroft area to relieve persons aged 60 or over who are in need by reason of their ages, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of assistance including information, advice and support, to relieve the needs of such persons in such ways the trustees shall think fit.
## **Achievement and performance**
(Refer to annual report for additional information).
We provide activities relating to health and fitness, wellbeing and general enjoyment as well as lunches. Lunches provide people with contact with others, encourage them to get out as well as providing nutritious meals. The table below lists regular group activities and who we partner with.
|The below lists our regular activities and indicates how many|people took part in each quarter.|
|---|---|
|Activity Average number of participants per quarter||
|Chair based exercise (weekly)|165|
|Lunch club Monday (weekly)|437|
|Lunch club Tuesday / Outings (some weekly some ad hoc)|130|
|Lunch club Wednesday (weekly)|444|
|Arts and Crafts group (weekly)|92|
|Thursday lunch club (weekly)|363|
|Dementia support group - Memory Lane (weekly)|116|
|Singing sensation- open voices (weekly)|366|
|Mans World (monthly)|78|
|Coffee and cake (weekly)|132|
|Hearing aid support (ad hoc)|12|
|Telephone Befrienders (3 times a week)|610|
|Face to face befriending|132|
|Tech support /digital group (ad hoc)|31|
|Jigsaw exchange (ad hoc)|10|
|Natter and knit (monthly)|20|
|Tuesday Art group (weekly)|115|
|Tuesday Health Hub (weekly)|115|
|Health Hub – health and long term conditions (ad hoc)|104|
On Fridays we take people out for lunch (Friday Fun Day), 128 people each quarter have taken part.
Activities provide important benefits, which include:
- helping to maintain or improve mobility;
- reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness;
- allowing staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent);
- helping to maintain nutritional levels;
- clients have choice and control over which activities they take part in which increases independence;
- helping to make people feel valued, especially those who volunteer;
- providing interest and enjoyment;
- providing education and information to enable clients to make informed choices.
We provide many of our services at no cost or low cost. We ask for financial contributions for some of the trips and activities whilst trying to ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. We welcome donations towards running these events.
## **Reserves policy**
The Trustees are aiming toward a target of 6 months running costs and closure costs. The policy is ever changing, however, the Trustees feel confident they would be able to meet this.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
## **Statement of Public Benefit**
The public benefit from our work can be seen with an enhanced quality of life for older residents, improving wellbeing with advice, support and signposting. Advocacy with health and financial issues to reduce inequalities see in this area. A reduction in social isolation from bringing people together, having regular contact with staff and other residents allowing friendships to form. We help provide a link to their community helping residents feel informed, included and consulted.
## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities**
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the charity at the year end and of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; where applicable
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees declare that they have approved the above report.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
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**Independent examiners report to the trustees of SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS for the period ended 30th September 2025**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the ended 30th September 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 6.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general 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 or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Heera Singh FMAAT Date: 31[st] July 2026 HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 4-6 Thorne Road Doncaster DN1 2HS
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## **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating the Income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**Income from:**
**Notes**
**Grants and donations**
**2**
Donations
Grants
**Investments**
Bank interest
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
**4**
**Cost of fundraising**
**Charitable activities**
**Total**
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
**12**
**Net movement in funds after transfers**
Total funds brought forward at 1st October 2024
**Total funds carried forward 30th September 2025**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**funds**
**fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
15,387
27,618
43,005
24,885
0
130,353
130,353
196,388
3,303
0
3,303
11,570|
|---|---|
||**18,689**
**157,971**
**176,661 **
**232,843**|
||5,466
26,210
31,675
24,019
35,671
168,291
203,963
215,934|
||**41,137 **
**194,501 **
**235,638**
**239,953**|
||-22,448
-36,529
-58,977
-7,110
-9,029
9,029
0
0
**-31,477**
**-27,500**
**-58,977**
**-7,110**
297,755
85,691
383,446
390,556|
||**266,278**
**58,191 **
**324,470**
**383,446**|
The statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.
The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Balance sheet As at 30th September 2025**
|**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank & in hand
**Creditors - amounts due within one year**
**Net current assets/liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Fund represented by**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total**|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
3,222
4,362
0
621
322,198
379,313|
|---|---|
||322,198
379,935
-950
-850
321,248
379,085|
||**324,470**
**383,446**|
||266,278
297,755
58,191
85,691|
||**324,470**
**383,446**|
The financial statements on pages 6 and 7 were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **1.1 Basis of preparation**
These accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historic cost convention, with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s), in accordance with: (a) The Charities Act 2011
(b) Accounting & Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP FRS102) (effective January 2015)
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
## **1.2 Incoming resources**
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA). Incoming resources are recognised when:
- (a) The company becomes entitled to the resources
- (b) The directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
- (c) The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fund-raising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the company has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Contractual income is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or performance related services have been delivered. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.
## **1.3 Expenditure**
Expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity’s activities and services for its beneficiaries, including both direct and support costs.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, including Accountancy fees.
## **1.4 Fund accounting**
Restricted funds are funds received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used of which have been raised for a specific project. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions. These include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes.
## **1.5 Assets**
Tangible assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost, or, if gifted, at the value to the company on receipt. The rates applicable are; Office equipment - 20% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% reducing
## **1.6 Taxes**
The company is not VAT registered. As a Charity the company is exempt from taxation on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
## **1.7.**
## **Creditors**
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount, usually the invoice amount. Accrued charges are normally valued at their settlement amount.
## **1.8. Debtors**
Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**2**
**Incoming resources:**
**Grants and donations**
Lunch Clubs
Enhance Funding
General grants
LCC - Adult Social Care
LCC - Mice
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
Welcome Spaces
Wade Foundation
Windmill Trust
Donations
**Investment income**
**3**
**Expenditure on:**
**Cost of raising funds**
Members costs
Instructor costs
Staff expenses
Volunteer expenses
Food supplies
Training
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Rent
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Motor vehicles - depreciation
Computer equipment - depreciation
**Support costs**
Office costs
Transport
Professional fees|**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
2,987
2,987
3,551
0
10,000
10,000
41,028
0
100
100
6,989
0
93,166
93,166
124,221
0
0
0
600
0
20,000
20,000
20,000
0
601
601
0
0
2,500
2,500
0
0
1,000
1,000
0
15,387
27,618
43,005
24,885|
|---|---|
||15,387
157,971
173,358
221,273
3,303
0
3,303
11,570|
||**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
5,114
5,351
10,465
425
73
4
78
200
65
4,376
4,441
5,764
0
103
103
637
214
15,990
16,204
15,470
0
385
385
1,523|
||**5,466**
**26,210**
**31,675**
**24,019**|
||**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
34,556
153,088
187,644
182,599
506
7,966
8,472
7,991
0
1,961
1,961
1,000
72
82
154
380
23
120
143
631
50
1,091
1,141
1,454
0
0
0
711
353
2,578
2,931
11,965
112
0
112
7,526
0
1,406
1,406
1,676|
||**35,671**
**168,291**
**203,963**
**215,934**|
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2024
Charge this period
At 30th September 2025
**Net book value at 30th September 2025**
**Net book value at 30th September 2024**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one**
**year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2024**
**resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
297,755
18,689
**Restricted funds**
Hardship Fund
3,792
100
Lunch Clubs
396
14,837
LCC - Adult Social Care
81,480
93,173
Leeds Benevolent Society - single
ladies
0
20,000
Enhance Funding
0
23,760
LCC - Mice
24
0
Welcome Spaces
0
601
Wade Foundation
0
2,500
Windmill Trust
0
3,000
**383,446**
**176,661**|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2024
Charge this period
At 30th September 2025
**Net book value at 30th September 2025**
**Net book value at 30th September 2024**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one**
**year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2024**
**resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
297,755
18,689
**Restricted funds**
Hardship Fund
3,792
100
Lunch Clubs
396
14,837
LCC - Adult Social Care
81,480
93,173
Leeds Benevolent Society - single
ladies
0
20,000
Enhance Funding
0
23,760
LCC - Mice
24
0
Welcome Spaces
0
601
Wade Foundation
0
2,500
Windmill Trust
0
3,000
**383,446**
**176,661**|**Motor**
**Office**
**Total**
**Vehicles**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**£**
18,558
3,557
22,115
0
0
0
0
0
0|**Motor**
**Office**
**Total**
**Vehicles**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**£**
18,558
3,557
22,115
0
0
0
0
0
0|
|---|---|---|---|
|||18,558|3,557
22,115|
|||14,196
1,141|3,557
15,587
0
1,141|
|||15,336|3,557
16,728|
|||||
|||**3,222**|**0**
**3,222**|
|||||
|||**4,362**|**0**
**4,362**|
|||**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
621
**£**
**£**
-950
-850
**Expended**
**Closing**
**resources**
**Transfer**
**30.09.2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-41,137
-9,029
266,278
-25
0
3,867
-24,262
9,029
0
-143,572
0
31,082
-2,858
0
17,142
-23,760
0
0
-24
0
0
0
0
601
0
0
2,500
0
0
3,000|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
621|
||||**£**
**£**
-950
-850|
||**383,446**
**176,661**|**-235,638**
**0**
**324,470**||
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
## **7 Movement of funds (continued)**
Leeds Benevolent Society for Single Ladies provide help to around 80 members around the city. The society have regular meetings, get-togethers and outings and offer financial help to qualifying people or groups which includes buying domestic items, grants towards holidays, paying phone bills, TV licences and providing someone to tour the various members’ homes ensuring they’re safe and sound.
LCC Core grant -The LCC Adult Social Care provides core funding which are used to pay for salaries and overheads. This funding enables us to maintain a stable and consistent service and to plan ahead.
Enhance Funding – Provides additional support to clients with the most complex health needs.
LCC – Mice – Towards electrical equipment.
Hardship fund – Provide support to members experiencing hardship.
Lunch clubs - Subsidises the provision of Lunch Club
Welcome spaces – The funds were designed to support community groups offer safe friendly welcome spaces where members of the public could access a safe warm environment and keep warm during the cost of living crisis. Seacroft Friends and Neighbours utilised both Kentmere and Chapel bases offering hot drinks and a warm environment for residents to recharge etc.
Windmill – We secured funds to support our day to day transport offer along with day trips this funding was time limited as the funding source was being wound up .
Wade trust – We secured funds to support our recreational activities on offer to older people in Seacroft. With the aim to provide an activity either before or after a meal or refreshment service.
## **8 Previous periods figure**
The previous periods figure are provided, where available, for comparison purposes only.
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Accountancy Solutions
## SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS
## Financial statements for the
year ended 30[th] September 2025
## Charity number: 1183406
Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered England and Wales
> **[Call: 07926 450 250 ] Email: info@hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk www.hslaccountancysolutions.co.uk**
**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Contents of the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
||Page|
|---|---|
|Administrative Details|1|
|Trustees Report|2 - 3|
|Independent Examiners Report|4|
|Statement of Financial Activities|5|
|Balance Sheet|6|
|Notes to the accounts|7 - 10|
**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Administrative details for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
## **Registered Charity number**
## **Trustees and Management Committee**
## **Administrative address**
## **Bankers**
## **Independent Examiner**
|1183406||
|---|---|
|Shirley Dann|– From 14 May 2019|
|Graham Hyde|– From 04 July 2019|
|Sheonagh Clarke|– From 25 March 2021|
|Peal Allen|– From 13 May 2019|
|John Scott|– From 15 April 2021|
|Seacroft Friends and|Neighbours|
|1081 York Road,||
|Leeds||
|LS14 6JB||
|Yorkshire Bank Plc||
|32 Town Street||
|Leeds.||
|LS18 4RJ||
|Heera Singh FMAAT||
|HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd||
|Enterprise House||
|4-6 Thorne Road||
|Doncaster||
|DN1 2HS||
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
The trustees submit their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30[th] September 2025.
## **Governing document**
The organisation is operated under the rules of its constitution which was adopted 14[th] May 2019.
## **Objectives and activities**
Within the Seacroft area to relieve persons aged 60 or over who are in need by reason of their ages, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of assistance including information, advice and support, to relieve the needs of such persons in such ways the trustees shall think fit.
## **Achievement and performance**
(Refer to annual report for additional information).
We provide activities relating to health and fitness, wellbeing and general enjoyment as well as lunches. Lunches provide people with contact with others, encourage them to get out as well as providing nutritious meals. The table below lists regular group activities and who we partner with.
|The below lists our regular activities and indicates how many|people took part in each quarter.|
|---|---|
|Activity Average number of participants per quarter||
|Chair based exercise (weekly)|165|
|Lunch club Monday (weekly)|437|
|Lunch club Tuesday / Outings (some weekly some ad hoc)|130|
|Lunch club Wednesday (weekly)|444|
|Arts and Crafts group (weekly)|92|
|Thursday lunch club (weekly)|363|
|Dementia support group - Memory Lane (weekly)|116|
|Singing sensation- open voices (weekly)|366|
|Mans World (monthly)|78|
|Coffee and cake (weekly)|132|
|Hearing aid support (ad hoc)|12|
|Telephone Befrienders (3 times a week)|610|
|Face to face befriending|132|
|Tech support /digital group (ad hoc)|31|
|Jigsaw exchange (ad hoc)|10|
|Natter and knit (monthly)|20|
|Tuesday Art group (weekly)|115|
|Tuesday Health Hub (weekly)|115|
|Health Hub – health and long term conditions (ad hoc)|104|
On Fridays we take people out for lunch (Friday Fun Day), 128 people each quarter have taken part.
Activities provide important benefits, which include:
- helping to maintain or improve mobility;
- reducing feelings of isolation and loneliness;
- allowing staff to assess the health of those attending (seeing people regularly allows staff to see deterioration which may not be obvious to others where contact is less frequent);
- helping to maintain nutritional levels;
- clients have choice and control over which activities they take part in which increases independence;
- helping to make people feel valued, especially those who volunteer;
- providing interest and enjoyment;
- providing education and information to enable clients to make informed choices.
We provide many of our services at no cost or low cost. We ask for financial contributions for some of the trips and activities whilst trying to ensure that clients are not excluded for financial reasons. We welcome donations towards running these events.
## **Reserves policy**
The Trustees are aiming toward a target of 6 months running costs and closure costs. The policy is ever changing, however, the Trustees feel confident they would be able to meet this.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS The trustees present their annual report for the period ended 30th September 2025**
______________________________________________________________________________________________
## **Statement of Public Benefit**
The public benefit from our work can be seen with an enhanced quality of life for older residents, improving wellbeing with advice, support and signposting. Advocacy with health and financial issues to reduce inequalities see in this area. A reduction in social isolation from bringing people together, having regular contact with staff and other residents allowing friendships to form. We help provide a link to their community helping residents feel informed, included and consulted.
## **Statement of trustees' responsibilities**
Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the situation of the charity at the year end and of its incoming resources and resources expended during that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; where applicable
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees declare that they have approved the above report.
Signed on behalf of the trustees
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**Independent examiners report to the trustees of SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS for the period ended 30th September 2025**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the ended 30th September 2025 which are set out on pages 5 to 6.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
- follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
- state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general 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 or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
- 2 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Heera Singh FMAAT Date: 31[st] July 2026 HSL Accountancy Solutions Ltd Enterprise House 4-6 Thorne Road Doncaster DN1 2HS
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## **SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Statement of Financial Activities (Incorporating the Income and expenditure account) for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**Income from:**
**Notes**
**Grants and donations**
**2**
Donations
Grants
**Investments**
Bank interest
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
**4**
**Cost of fundraising**
**Charitable activities**
**Total**
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
**12**
**Net movement in funds after transfers**
Total funds brought forward at 1st October 2024
**Total funds carried forward 30th September 2025**|**Unrestricted**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**funds**
**fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
15,387
27,618
43,005
24,885
0
130,353
130,353
196,388
3,303
0
3,303
11,570|
|---|---|
||**18,689**
**157,971**
**176,661 **
**232,843**|
||5,466
26,210
31,675
24,019
35,671
168,291
203,963
215,934|
||**41,137 **
**194,501 **
**235,638**
**239,953**|
||-22,448
-36,529
-58,977
-7,110
-9,029
9,029
0
0
**-31,477**
**-27,500**
**-58,977**
**-7,110**
297,755
85,691
383,446
390,556|
||**266,278**
**58,191 **
**324,470**
**383,446**|
The statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All activities of the Charity are classed as continuing.
The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Balance sheet As at 30th September 2025**
|**Fixed Assets**
**Current Assets**
Debtors
Cash at bank & in hand
**Creditors - amounts due within one year**
**Net current assets/liabilities**
**Net assets**
**Fund represented by**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
**Total**|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
3,222
4,362
0
621
322,198
379,313|
|---|---|
||322,198
379,935
-950
-850
321,248
379,085|
||**324,470**
**383,446**|
||266,278
297,755
58,191
85,691|
||**324,470**
**383,446**|
The financial statements on pages 6 and 7 were approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
The accounting policies and notes on pages 7 to 10 form part of these financial statements.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
## **1 Accounting policies**
## **1.1 Basis of preparation**
These accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historic cost convention, with items recognised at cost or transaction value, unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s), in accordance with: (a) The Charities Act 2011
(b) Accounting & Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Charities SORP FRS102) (effective January 2015)
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
## **1.2 Incoming resources**
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA). Incoming resources are recognised when:
- (a) The company becomes entitled to the resources
- (b) The directors are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
- (c) The monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fund-raising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA. Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the company has unconditional entitlement to the resources. Contractual income is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or performance related services have been delivered. Investment income is included in the accounts when receivable.
## **1.3 Expenditure**
Expenditure is charged to the statement of financial activities on an accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT which cannot be recovered. Expenditure is classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred in the delivery of the charity’s activities and services for its beneficiaries, including both direct and support costs.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements, including Accountancy fees.
## **1.4 Fund accounting**
Restricted funds are funds received from donors which are subject to restrictions on the purposes for which they may be used of which have been raised for a specific project. Unrestricted funds are those where there are no externally imposed restrictions. These include funds freely available to the charity for expenditure or appropriation to reserves for internally designated purposes.
## **1.5 Assets**
Tangible assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost, or, if gifted, at the value to the company on receipt. The rates applicable are; Office equipment - 20% on cost Motor vehicles - 25% reducing
## **1.6 Taxes**
The company is not VAT registered. As a Charity the company is exempt from taxation on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of chargeable gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.
## **1.7.**
## **Creditors**
Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount, usually the invoice amount. Accrued charges are normally valued at their settlement amount.
## **1.8. Debtors**
Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid.
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**2**
**Incoming resources:**
**Grants and donations**
Lunch Clubs
Enhance Funding
General grants
LCC - Adult Social Care
LCC - Mice
Leeds Benevolent Society - single ladies
Welcome Spaces
Wade Foundation
Windmill Trust
Donations
**Investment income**
**3**
**Expenditure on:**
**Cost of raising funds**
Members costs
Instructor costs
Staff expenses
Volunteer expenses
Food supplies
Training
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Rent
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Motor vehicles - depreciation
Computer equipment - depreciation
**Support costs**
Office costs
Transport
Professional fees|**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
2,987
2,987
3,551
0
10,000
10,000
41,028
0
100
100
6,989
0
93,166
93,166
124,221
0
0
0
600
0
20,000
20,000
20,000
0
601
601
0
0
2,500
2,500
0
0
1,000
1,000
0
15,387
27,618
43,005
24,885|
|---|---|
||15,387
157,971
173,358
221,273
3,303
0
3,303
11,570|
||**General**
**Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**Fund**
**Fund**
**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
5,114
5,351
10,465
425
73
4
78
200
65
4,376
4,441
5,764
0
103
103
637
214
15,990
16,204
15,470
0
385
385
1,523|
||**5,466**
**26,210**
**31,675**
**24,019**|
||**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
34,556
153,088
187,644
182,599
506
7,966
8,472
7,991
0
1,961
1,961
1,000
72
82
154
380
23
120
143
631
50
1,091
1,141
1,454
0
0
0
711
353
2,578
2,931
11,965
112
0
112
7,526
0
1,406
1,406
1,676|
||**35,671**
**168,291**
**203,963**
**215,934**|
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2024
Charge this period
At 30th September 2025
**Net book value at 30th September 2025**
**Net book value at 30th September 2024**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one**
**year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2024**
**resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
297,755
18,689
**Restricted funds**
Hardship Fund
3,792
100
Lunch Clubs
396
14,837
LCC - Adult Social Care
81,480
93,173
Leeds Benevolent Society - single
ladies
0
20,000
Enhance Funding
0
23,760
LCC - Mice
24
0
Welcome Spaces
0
601
Wade Foundation
0
2,500
Windmill Trust
0
3,000
**383,446**
**176,661**|**4**
**Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Additions
Disposals
At 30th September 2025
**Depreciation**
At 1st October 2024
Charge this period
At 30th September 2025
**Net book value at 30th September 2025**
**Net book value at 30th September 2024**
**5**
**Debtors and creditors**
**Debtors**
Trade debtors
**Creditors (amounts falling due in one**
**year)**
Other creditors
**6**
**Trustees remuneration, benefits and expenses**
There were no trustees' remuneration in the period of these accounts.
**7**
**Movement of funds**
**Opening**
**Incoming**
**01.10.2024**
**resources**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
297,755
18,689
**Restricted funds**
Hardship Fund
3,792
100
Lunch Clubs
396
14,837
LCC - Adult Social Care
81,480
93,173
Leeds Benevolent Society - single
ladies
0
20,000
Enhance Funding
0
23,760
LCC - Mice
24
0
Welcome Spaces
0
601
Wade Foundation
0
2,500
Windmill Trust
0
3,000
**383,446**
**176,661**|**Motor**
**Office**
**Total**
**Vehicles**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**£**
18,558
3,557
22,115
0
0
0
0
0
0|**Motor**
**Office**
**Total**
**Vehicles**
**equipment**
**£**
**£**
**£**
18,558
3,557
22,115
0
0
0
0
0
0|
|---|---|---|---|
|||18,558|3,557
22,115|
|||14,196
1,141|3,557
15,587
0
1,141|
|||15,336|3,557
16,728|
|||||
|||**3,222**|**0**
**3,222**|
|||||
|||**4,362**|**0**
**4,362**|
|||**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
621
**£**
**£**
-950
-850
**Expended**
**Closing**
**resources**
**Transfer**
**30.09.2025**
**£**
**£**
**£**
-41,137
-9,029
266,278
-25
0
3,867
-24,262
9,029
0
-143,572
0
31,082
-2,858
0
17,142
-23,760
0
0
-24
0
0
0
0
601
0
0
2,500
0
0
3,000|**2025**
**2024**
**£**
**£**
0
621|
||||**£**
**£**
-950
-850|
||**383,446**
**176,661**|**-235,638**
**0**
**324,470**||
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**SEACROFT FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 30th September 2025**
## **7 Movement of funds (continued)**
Leeds Benevolent Society for Single Ladies provide help to around 80 members around the city. The society have regular meetings, get-togethers and outings and offer financial help to qualifying people or groups which includes buying domestic items, grants towards holidays, paying phone bills, TV licences and providing someone to tour the various members’ homes ensuring they’re safe and sound.
LCC Core grant -The LCC Adult Social Care provides core funding which are used to pay for salaries and overheads. This funding enables us to maintain a stable and consistent service and to plan ahead.
Enhance Funding – Provides additional support to clients with the most complex health needs.
LCC – Mice – Towards electrical equipment.
Hardship fund – Provide support to members experiencing hardship.
Lunch clubs - Subsidises the provision of Lunch Club
Welcome spaces – The funds were designed to support community groups offer safe friendly welcome spaces where members of the public could access a safe warm environment and keep warm during the cost of living crisis. Seacroft Friends and Neighbours utilised both Kentmere and Chapel bases offering hot drinks and a warm environment for residents to recharge etc.
Windmill – We secured funds to support our day to day transport offer along with day trips this funding was time limited as the funding source was being wound up .
Wade trust – We secured funds to support our recreational activities on offer to older people in Seacroft. With the aim to provide an activity either before or after a meal or refreshment service.
## **8 Previous periods figure**
The previous periods figure are provided, where available, for comparison purposes only.
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