Charlty registration numb•r 1183929 Company reglAtIon number CE017865 (England and Wales) MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATIOM MrJRLeary MrPWLeary Mr D Bolli$ Mr P Wlkirwn Mr D Fairdough MrMEarf (Appointed 1 January 2024) (Appointed 1 January 2024) (Appointgd 1 Juty 2024) S•¢r•tary Mr C Mitchell Communlty dlrKtor Mi G Gardiner Ch•rfty numb•r 1183929 Company ThuMr CE017865 R•glstsr•d offlc• man0 Travel Arena ColEgge Road Crosby Liverpool L23 3AS R•portlng accountant A P Bradshaw FFA FFfA 22 Coronation R¢xl Crosby Llverpor L23 5RQ Bank•rs Natwest, Groat Crosby 1 Liveipool Road Crosby Liverpo L23 2TD
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY CONTENTS Paga Chalrnan's stalemgrrt Truste8s report Indgpgndont examlngrfs rgport 10 statemonl of financial aclivities 11 Balar0 sheet 12 Note5 to the financial ststements 13-17
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Chalrnian statsmgnt 2024 was a very successfvl year for Marine in Th• Communty ar¥J once again l am proud of th& contnued development and pwrgss made by the organkation. In 2022 we reached a ¢rib¢al stago in our devdopment as our growth was restricied due to Ihfj limited facilthos. We spent 2023 anning a new community hLtb- a new building situated at the Marine Travel Arena - wbith would amow u8 to attelerate our community engagement and roally drive fOard our Impact l¢xaMy. To fvnd the cg)mmunity hub, in 2024 wfj ¢arri8d OLrt many fundraising actltIeS and received SUFPOrt from many grant holdors. The totsl sum gènerated has meant that we hav8 raisod the funds fequired lo build the hub. Qur thank$to', lal our Truslee Davld Falrclough hosted a 8PQrtiivJ dirngr with ¢er 100 guests vlth Davld a$ main spoakar supported by comedian Slan 8oardman {bl Paul SLrtherfand who organizèd a sponsore(f marathon which started and finishgd at the Marin8 in the C¢)mmunty headquarters and over 100 runners took part (cl (dl The Clothworkef8 Foundation Sefton Counul with a donation from the Sefton Courril Tran5itb)n Fund The Natio Lottery Tha Football Foundation (o Now that we su8$51ty fatsed the necessary ft4nd8 in 2024. the off-srte Constnl0 of the hub has commenced In January 2025 by Eagle Containers and the Communlty Hub 18 dua for in8taltation summer 2025. In additk)n to the work on the Community Hub devalopmenl, Marine In The Community, led by ow Community Diractor. Graeme Gardlner, has contsnued lo develop Iixal links and support local people. The Communty Café still is the ta of Seilon. with many pensioneis coming every week to share stories, enjoy company, play games arwj listen to MU¢. Th8 impact on the pgople who attend can not bo understsled. Our many other varigd activlties. aimed towards the U16's or the over 50.$ 8$ Outlined by our Communty Director dgmonstrat? the fjadth of actibrylies we contlnuè to buNd on. 2024 was a gnITnI y•ar whgre wo,. Raised the ndIng lo build the Community Hub Ganèrated the highest incomo to dale which allowed us to tncrea8e the number of projects Continued our su5tsinable financÉal po$rtion Once again, l thank all of our sponsors, TnJsl80s. volunteers, staff and the local communty in all0n9 us to help and support many people in our local communty on an ev8r4ncreasin9 seale. 121 131 Communlty Dlrn¢tor Statfftnt Marine In the Communty {MfTCI h88 continued lo thrive despito Ihe thallenglng drcumstsnces of recent times, providing unwavering support lo the peoplè of Crosby and Sefton. This year has mark8d a significant period of growth, highluhtgd by the succ8s$ful fvIKlraising efftjrts tty support tho constfuction of a new community hub valuad at over £100,000. This conlre will be an invaluable asset to MITC, enabling the charity to expand its services and dèlr4er a wder rarvJo of SUPFQrt IhrfAth a modem. purpos&buitt and lechnologicalty equipped flity. con8trLt10n of th8 hub is currenuy undetway. wllh completion anticipated by Jun8 2025. This development stands as a testament to the su¢cgss and progress MITC has achieved in Tgcgnl ygars. We extend our slncére thanks to our partner. Marine AFC, ¥legdfasl 8LlPPOrt has been instfumonlal in the realisation of this project. Thg contribultons of the dub, our sponsors, Sefton Coundl. and the wider communty have made this exciting development possible. Our work within the comrnunty ntinueS lo evolve as we forge new partnorships and extend our reach lo a broadgr demograph. Our health and well-being programMendud1n9 Yoga, Zumba, Pilates, Chair-Based Exercisfjs, Walkin9 Groups. and Walking Football tor both men and Womer9Ve bKome Vital platfomi$ for maintsining communty coho5ion and piomoling healthler lifestylès.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MITC plays a crucial role as a wn$istenl and trusted provider of &erIt0a1 seNices. demon5tratirvJ an u1Wvefing commitment lo community engagement. Our communty café ha5 grown into one of the most popular in Sefton, off8ring a walcoming 8nvironment and much-needed soaal connection. Similaty, our rr training sessions have empowered der residents lo navigate the digital worfd confidenty, improving their abik'ty lo communicate through SOC4al media and stay safe ordine. We continue lo support a netsvort( of prlmary sch¢)ols, helping young chlldren tead more active and hoalihy lives. Our work secondary s¢hools-delNering sports leadership Pfogrammes, fre8 coaching, girts, football festivals, 8ducatKJnal inib"alives, work oxparignco placements, and football loumam8nls-furtha¥ rainforces our impad a¢n)s$ age groups. MITC al80 nurtures ValUae partnerships with disabih'ty groups and specialist schools. indudmig Crosby Hlgh. Our cdlaborntion loadlng football dub&10rt FC. FC, and Tranmere Rovefs FC - alongside Crimestoppers and Merseyside Police, has been particulaty impadlul. Together. we arg tac*ling critical issues such as knife crime. county lines. and v¢olonce against women. This piongellng partnorship has receivgd cOgnIOn Sn the Houses of Parliamenl and sland$ as a m¢Jdg1 of unity and action in addrgssing somg of society's most complex challonges. I would like to extend my grabtude to our Chainnan, James Leary, for his unwavering support and adershiP, which have been instrumental in shaping the diwtion and su$5 of Marine in the Community. l am oqudly grateful to oui Trust9e$ and volLtnt8ers. whos8 rasS commitmanl continuas lo cr8al8 a lasting and posthv8 diff8r8nce in Ihe INes of those we $grv8. Finamy, my heartfelt thanks go to all our sponsors and supporters. Your generostty and belief in our mission have been the driving forc8 behind every achlavemanl. Wlthoul your support, none of this would have been possible. Together, we remain united in our mission lo support. uplift. arKI empower our community. Jamos Leary Chalrnmn 0at8'. 22 May 2025 Graome Gardiner Communlty DlrKtor Date: 22 May 2025
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT IINCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Th9 trustees pre8anl their report and fthnaal statomgnts for tho yoar 8ndod 31 December 2024. R•port of tho tntea$ for the pe0d 1st January 2024 to 31st D•combgr 2024 The trustees preserkt their annual report and financial statgmenls of tho charity for the period endad 31st Decambef 2024. The finarrial 8latèments have begn preparod in accordan with the accounting policies $8t out in nots 1 to the accounts and compty with the charity's tru$l d8ed, the Charities Acl 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charibe8.' Statement of Recommendgd Practi¢9 appli¢ablo lo ¢harities preparing their 8t£ounts in accordance wlh the Flnancaal Rakyxng Standard Applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland published IFRS 1021 (affedve 1 January 20151. ObJoctlvoJ Ind The purpos6s of the charity are: 1. The promobon of communty participation in healthy re¢xaation. in part4cular by the provision of f8c4lrts foi tho playing of football and other sports. 2. To act a$ a fg$our¢o for young people up to the of 25 liwng in South Sefton, and Ihg Surrounding aroas, by providing athce and assistance and organislng programmes of physical, gducalional and other actNi13 as a means ol.. (a) advanaThJ in tife and halping young peopl8 by devoloping their skills, capaaties and apabilities to enable them to partFclpate in SoCty as independent, mature and rosponsible individuals. (bl advancing education. Icl relieving unemploymant. 3. Providing recreational and letsuro time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benofrt who have neod by reason of their youth, age, infirmty or disability, povety or so(ial and economic circumstanw with a view lo improving the conditions of life of suth persons. The trustees confinn tt they havè refarred to the Charity Commls8ion'8 guldance on publK benefrt when revi0vrj the ChariV$ aims ar obiethe8. in planning fuiwe actNtties, and setting the policies th& year. The charity furthers its chartsble purp08es for the public benefit through undertaking communty acllv4t4es defined foll(P•Ying consultation users and kjcal people e.g. through a communlty aLMliL
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Achlovomonts and porforniance Welcome to the 2024 Annual Review of Marlne In the Communlty {MITCI. We V4Ere e8WAished a9 a charity on 17th Jung 2019 and have contlnued to grow and develop, laying solld foundats'ons for our fvture wotk. Durlng th18 périod ol time, wo havo workgd hard upon the dovelopmenl of many now partnerships, brought about as a consequerKe of our endeavors to prowde services gnd actNilies lo meet Ial need and demand. From th8 outsol we slrova to und8rstsTrJ t local n89ds wgr8 arKI how wg might meet those ngeds a1 explore opportunrfoes to come togother to ueala a strong and sustsinabl8 independent community hub. To Ihis we consumed uyers and potential users, mostty local people, local junior teams, yOLth gr0s, l¢xal dubs, 8 ktal primary sch¢)018. 4 senior high Schods. Special Schools. 3rd Sector and statLrtory orn[lationS Induding the local authority. Sefton CVS, and faith groups thfough 1.1 inlerviews. fonjms, via our rnedia channels and Ihrough a communlty questlonnaife. Furthermofe, 8xplor8d local. district, regional and national Ststistics. Through ongolng conSultsOn benefidaries. Vt have seen the carity respond in a way the Instees may not have envisaged from the outset but one that has seen the numbers of pewe acee35ing our programmed Increase week by weak. New venturas have created opp)rtuniti8s for many local peoplè to lake an actNe role as volunteers, as well as parbopants, somo becoming montors and educators. The review highlights and celebrates our achievements as a charity and looks to build on a Strong stsrt to achieve a sustainable fijture. one that supports th& l¢ol community for many yoars lo Me. In a po$4tion to make informed dgcislons surrounding th8 type of proSect tho communlty would want MITC to d81iv8r the Iru$tse$ OPF¥)inlsd a froelanco Community Director to manage the day to day operations of services and activthes. This move proved to have an immedote impact. In a Short space of lime we have forged new partnerships wlth schools, both secondary and primary," Sefton Heaokny, Age CorKem, Local Care providers and Sefton Mzheimfjr's org8nisalions SLSPPOrting the elderfy, VUlnerae and isolated, and in a year of most testing arcumstances have stepped up to the plate d81ivering food, inlomation, quizzes and friendty chat on a weekty basis to many people shielding. have supported children and yourvJ peo8.. and rople with complax needs and anlirysoaal behaviour. We have listened to partners and benefvarses about engaging people In different ways and have reached out lo a broad age Tange -from five years old to one hundred years of age - jLtst about as broad as you Can getl _ and deli¥ered projeo5 and activities that compliment rather than compete wth other local provision. Thus fsSed and targeted effort has been effective and succe8sfv1. m8nifests.ng itself through increasing numbers attending, posrtive feèjback from tenefiaaries, and other providefs maknng referral$ to us. METC has Worked wrth t58 partnw5 to 8stablish Joined up workTrro lo benefit of local peoplg. A growing and effecve partnership structure has anabled shared consultatson that idontifi8$ negd, common 138ue8. and a 8kiUs and specialist knowledge rewur¢e bank trom which the partnerships can l)enefrts frc*n the likes of.. ec4)nomies of scale shared leamirYJ stsff resou 8harlng j¢int Initiative6 consistent and compallbl8 monltortng & evaluatlon syBtems and processe$ impact moasuremonL The partnerships have thrived as we Contir lo devèlop Joint inttialN88 and partners galn the confidence and urKlefstanding in each other's ablllty and wllingn888 to contribute., and Marine in the Community's growing pacity Starts to roach further lo explore d4fferent ways of meeting local ne.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FINANCIAL REVIEW During 2024 Marino in Ihg Community slftre successful in several grant applicalk)ns. We are extremdy thankfijl forth8 support of the fdlowing organi&*lons towards a numbei of objectives.. . John Moor0$ Foundation . Awards forAII . Liverpool Clty Re9 . Morsayside Polico . S8fton CVS . VersusArthriti$ . Rainford Trust Inlagral JLL • Trident Foundation . Radfield Homacara The grants enabl& MITC to develop 85 a charity and engage wrth local people vtho are supwters of the football club, and the vmder community. Grants were used lo improve communty engagement delivered mainly through our lantsstic volunteer workforce. Funding secured in 2024 wll support the appointment of swional staff to support voluntsering arKI deliver a broad rango of oxperiences for bcal people to engage with. PROJECT8 AND ACllES Dudng tha year of 2024 Mc ha$ dalivered the following Projects.. 1. Communlty Café MITC continu88 lo pursu8 core oblethg.. engaging wth kjcal older rttsidents to support thoir menta and physical health, enhance mindfiJ1n and well-being. and promote irKlependent living fr8e from loneliness and isolation. Our communty engagemorrt has grown significantty, wrth over 1110 attendees eath week supported ty 1(15 volunleefs. Ttte Introduction of INe mus¢c, danung, quizzes, and heaty lunthes has significanty Improved attendees, physical. mental, and Twoal welbaIng. Pattapation continues to grow weokty. and intsrest from the dèr communlty is Incfgasing. Volunteers have also sgt up IatP groups and rogulady contact lunch club members to thed( on their well- belng and bulld new friendships. MITC has adapted to provide a seryice we Can be proud of. contlnuirg to serve the commuth during these chalFenging times. 2. ICT Tralnlng MITC continuos its ICT trainlng programme In partngrship with Xth form Students from Mercharrt T¥ors' Boy5, School. These one-onwone 8888ions ¥th senior atiz8ns were a great SUCLess, enabling parli¢ipants to use their dgvicos confidanlty and connect friend$ and family. This intergenerational in4ts'ath"ve fostered mtrtual respect and support, laying a solid foundation for future devebpment in digital literacy. 3. Walklng Football Walking football thrived in 2024, with irKrea$lng numbern of paibcipants. Our women's team has beeome a wel established weekty group. Gwen the mental heatth challenges of recent years this aCtIty has proven vital, offorlng a space for fitness. sociallsation, and normalw. It continues lo meet grown9 demand for wee oxefase, teamwork, and Sal engagem8nL
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 4. Walklng H•rltag• Group The walk¢ng heiitage group has remalned active and adaptable. Wth over 30 members, th8 group has explOd a wid¢ variety of local walks and heritage slt88 across Merseysidè. These activities have provided 8ssenlial soual interaction and exercise, especialty lor thoso btho felt isolated. The group is supported by dedicated voluntser18aders and is alvrays finished off in a ffiendly café to enjoy a chat and discuss the walks and hislory ewred. . Glrts Football Our Girls, Football programme oJntinue5 working with lo¢al Sendary schools, and our coaches delNered sessions culminating in a football lestNal at Marine Travd Arona wlh over 130 participants. The piogramme promotes physical activlty. teamwofk, competition and skill developmenL while enc¢)uraging long4em) engagemgnt in sport. 6. Communlty Gardon Our Well-8Stabli8ld community garden h38 cfjnttnued to thrive. supported by local redents, school pupils, and Safton Hsathay volunteers. The space promot88 environmental sustsinabilty. supports biodivorsty. and offers Physi1, montal, arKI sooal benefits. The garden is lovingty maintained by volunteers and is a testamerrt lo coltective etst. 7. Frno Coachlng In loul schools Throughout thè pandemK, MITC provided crucial support to kxal Mary and secondary 8th00ls by dfering free coathing ses&ons. MITC continues to offer these same opportunities to promote thildren'$ heatth and well-being for childron who may suffer from isolation and limited soaal intefaclion. 8. Softon Alzh•lm•r'¥ and D•mentla Socloty We have established a monthty café and support hub In partnershlp wrth thè Sefton Aheimer'S and Dementia Soc4aty, serving local indiwduals and families. Wth 2N0 attendees each month, the initiatwe has been well received and demand for fijrther s8SStons is increasing. 9. KItAld One of our most 8UC£888ful collaborations ha6 been with and Marine FC. Club hIst$an Barry Lento reached hls goal of collecting 20.000 items of kil by Docernbgf 2023. Barry also 8Uthored a comprehensive book cglebrating Marine Fc's 12&year ttistory and communty engagement, culminating in the formation of MITC a¥ a charitable incorporated organisatton. 10. Yoga Yoga se$8ions have grown in populaiity, vAth 2MO weew att8nd8as b8n8fiting from improved mobi. wel being, and Koal interaction. Sesslons are followed by tea and coffee. creating a warm and inclusive community space. 11. Zumba Dan¢lng Zumba has become one of our stsndoul aciivth'es In 2024, wlth 24-30 adults attending weekly. Thasg vibrant, vfyhour sèssions promote h8aEth, swal nneCtIOn, confidence, and joy, helping particspants lo fomi lastlng friendship8. 12. CYlm•Stopwrs MITC partnered vlth Crlmestoppèrs on the '4 Clubs, One Goal. initiattve wrth Liverpool FC. Everton FC. and Tranmere Rovers. The proiect taeS knife and gun ¢rimg across Merstyslde. A recent football festNal al Marine FC involved 100 pupils and featured workshops, talk$ from Blood Doctors, and crime prevention sessions. This impactful event Is the first of many In this v5tal partnership wth Merseyside Police and local school$ and communi11os.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 13. ChTlstmas Carol Conc•rt Our annual Christmas Carol CorKort brought tOger over 100 attendees 10 Colebrate the soason. Supported by local slnger5, Merchant Taylors, Boys, School arKI our volurrteers. the event provided a loytul. intergeneralional gxperience and • w8lcom8 reprieve from the ChaIng8S of reLenl years. 14. Utsrncy Kkks Our partnership with Lrfgracy Kicks brought sports joumalism to schools like Sl Luke's Halsall and Trinity St Peler's. pu18 leamed to vffite match r8ports, blogs. and opinion pieces, gaining confidence and impioving litoracy. The programme, led by national joumalist Gareth Walker fund8d by the Trident Community Foundat6on, conduded with pupils 0ttondirKJ a Marine FC game to apply their skills as sports joumalsts. T8a¢hors praisod the programme for its ongagemgnl, creativity. and Impact on students. 15. Fundrnl¥lng MITC $ted several fvndraising events Includlng bucket collactions. hall-marathons. and our first Sporting Dinner. These efforts raised over £5,000, contributing lo the construction of our new communlty hub, scheduled to open In eaty summer 2025. 16. Sports L8ad•r5 In parthorship wlh mar58ld@ Polic8's Opgratlon Stonehav8n. we launched a now Sports Leaders prts3ramme. This initiats've taigets stOnI$ wth thavioural challenges, offering them thg chance to train as coaches, complete referee OUCatiOnS, and oam First Aid certtficatos. IAany particspanls havo gone on lo volunteer or work in Ial lootball, Includlng Marine FC 8vents. 17. Hou$•s of Parllament Rècognltlon MITC was invited to a rocognition evonl al the Houses of Palliamgnl, hostod by MPS and the swsors of the Northem Premier League. Our projects on gids, fc)tbaN and the partnership wlth Crimestoppers recaved national rerAwnitÉon and media coverage. 18. Fm Lunch Dollv•rl Wa continue lo ddiver free lunches during key times of the year such as Christmas and Easter. These are targated at th¢)se who are isolated and unabl8 to18ave their homes. providing both nt)urishment and connèction. 19. Wlntsr Wami C•ntre & Warni Pack• MITC 1$ a recognis8d Wlnter Warm Centre, in partnership Sefton CVS. We provide toa, coffee, and biscuits W¢okty and distribute wam packs with essentials to help resldonls stay safe dullng the colder months. 20. Work Experlonc• and Approntlcoshlps We offer regular work experience opportunities for sgcondary students. sixth formers, anty undergraduates. Many of these roles lead to Session or pemlanent employment. This year, our apprentice Jo81 Slringar completed communty coaching course vthh distinctbn and went on to Wofk for Manchester City FC before securing a senior rolo In Abu Dhabw testamont to tho opportuniti85 MITC crgatOS. 21. Volunts•r• MITC Is supported by over 30 rogar volunleets, who help nEn the café, assist at evonts, transport attsndees. and more. Théif cothbLrtion8 are ¥al to our success, and we ar& do8Y grateful fortheir ongoing de(ti¢ation.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Rv•ry•s polky and golng conc•rn The balance held in totsl raserve$ at 31st DKombgr 2024 was £51.611. c¢>mprising of a surplus of £15,882 in Restrided Funds and surplus of £35,729 in Unrestricted Funds, aftor allowlng for funds tled up in ts91e fixed assets. The Charity's main wur¢g of incomg 1$ grants and charitable donalions. The Trustees consider that il 15 appropllale to prepare the acwinls on a going cOrrn ba$1$ and, conw4uenUy. the account$ do not inctude any adjustments that WOLdd be nesary iflhese U[ce$ of income should cease. The trustees aim to establish and maintain free reserves in unrgslrictod fvnds at a ¥01 which equatas lo approx¢matety three months of unrestricted charÈtable expendiiure. The trustees C(Sider that this level wll provide 8uffident funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that supwt and govemanc• costs are covered. The trustees consKler that the charity is a going ts)ncem. Any reliance on grant fvnding is managed thTough Ilexible approach to activities and project delivery. Strnthirn, govem•n¢e and management Marino in tha Commun¢ty is a ChafÉtabl8 Incorporated OrganisatM)n govemed by its constitution datad 1st Novgmber 2018 and regislration as a Charitable Incorporated Organlsation {Foundation) number 1183929 with the Charity Commission on 17th Juno 2019. The trustees, vtho are also the directors for the Pufpose of company law, and who sgrvod dLring the year and up to the dale of signature of the financial Statements wère.. MrJRLeary MfPWLeary Mr D Bellis Mr P Wlknn8On Mf D Falrclough Mr M Earl (Appoinlod 1 January 2024} (Appointed 1 January 2024} (Appointed 1 Juty 20241 Appolntmont of trugto08 As sel QLrt in the constitution trustees ar6 elected annualty by thé members of the charitab18 organisation attendirsg thg Annual Genernl meeting. Trtjstses are appointed for a period of three years and shall rellre from of8 by rotation based on their length of $eNiee and may offer themsefves for F8-818Ction. Organhatlon The trustees administer the c*arity and moet formalty on a quarterty basis. Afreelance Communty Director has bfjen apwnted by the trustees to manage the day404ay operations of the thaity and he Is supported by volunteers and sessional wortrers. Tfusts• Inductlon and tralnlng Trust00s are given infr)malion about thdr rol8 and rosponsibilrtios on first being appotnted. They are also g4ven py of the constiiub'on. information about slaffifMJ tho tharity managemen( and thoy are also shown Coples of polw documents. Rolatod partlès and ¢04>peratlon wlth other org•nlsatlons None of OUT trusts85 receive r8muneralion or other bgn8fft from their work th th8 tharity. Any connection between a Irustee or senior manager with any sorvico providers musl be disdosed lo the fvll board of trustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship wlh a rglated paty. Trustees must declare any confiict of interest as a standard agenda item at each meeting.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY TRUSTEES REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) ICONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Statsmont of trusts•s r•sponslblliuts The charity trustees are responsibl8 for prgpafing a tNste8s' annual report and fknancsal statgmwts in accordance with applieable law and Unitsd Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unrted lfjngdom Gongralty A¢c8pt8d Accounting Practice) which give a tDJg and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming r$sources and ap$¢abOn of resources, induding the ineome and expenditure for that period. In preparing the flnanclal statemonls, the trustees wll ba roqulred to.. Select suilablo accoLEnting princAples and then app thom con$istsntly,' or)$etvo the methods and principles In the applicable CharitFes SQRP., Make judgments and estimates that are roasonablo and prudent., Stato whether applicable acts)unling standards havo been followed, subject to any matsrial departures that musl be disdosed and explained in the financial $latements,' Prepare the financial statements on a going con¢gin basis unless il is approprlate to presume that Ihe charity will continue in businegs. Tha tn¢slegs are r8sponsible for keeping proper accounting records that disd05e with reasonable a¢¢uracy at any timg the financial posttion of tho charity and to enabl8 tham to ensure that the finanfial statements comply with legal requirements. They are also re$pL)nstble for safeguarding the assets of the tharity and taking reasonable steps for the preventlon and dolection of fraud and other irrègularilie8. Tha tru8t8es roport was approved by the Board of Trustees. MrJRL•ary Trustse Datsd.. 11 Juty 2025
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER ACCOUNTANTS, REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE PREPARATION OF THE UNAUDITED STATUTORY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I report lo the trustee8 on my examination of tho accounts of th8 above charity I" the Trust") for the year endgd to 31st December 2024. As the charitys truste08. you are responsible for the prepaTation of thg aCunts In accordan with the requirement ofthg CharitiesAct 20111'theAct"). I report in respect of my exaMInaOn ol the TnJsVs acccojnts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin9 Out my examingtion. I have followed all the applicable Dirediork5 given ty the Chadty Commlssion ur%ler section 145{5){b) of theAct. I hava completed my èxamination. I Confi that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examlnatlon {oth8r than thot disclosed belovf} wthlch gives me cause to beliave that in, any material respect .' the ae£ounlng records wgr8 not kept in accordance with section 130 of the CharitiosAct', or the ae¢ounl8 not accord with the accounting rgcord$', or the accounts did not comply vAth the awicable requifement corKemlng the form and content of accounts Sel OLrt in tho charities (Accounts and R8POrtsl Regulations 2008 0th8r than any requiTement that the accounts give a Ifue and vi8w which is not a mattgr considered as part of an independent examination. I have no conc8m8 and have come across no other rnatte in conne¢tion with the examination to which attention should b8 dfawn in this report in ordar lo enable a proper understsnding of th8 accounts lo be reached. A P Brndshaw FFA FFTA 11 Juty 2025 Ind•p•nd•nt Examln•r 22 Coronation Road Crosby Liverpool L23 5RQ 10-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOMEAND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unrestrfctsd Restrlctsd fvnd$ funds 2024 2024 Total Unrnstrlctod Ro¥trf¢tgd funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Notss Inwmo from" Donatior¢s and legacies Charttabfe activfties 59.569 65,049 25.560 85,149 65.049 75,025 27.070 42,665 117,690 27,070 Totsl Incomo 124.618 25.580 150.198 102,095 42,865 144,760 Charitable actlvliles 114.163 19,897 134,060 111,555 37.602 149.157 Ntt Incom•ll•xyndltur•l •nd movement In funds 10,455 5,683 16.138 19,4601 5,063 {4.39n R•conclllatlon of funds: Fund balantss at 1 Januèry 2024 25,274 10,199 35,473 34.734 5,136 39,870 Fund balances at 31 Dectmbor 2024 35,729 1 5,882 51,811 25,274 10,199 35,473 The statement of fjnandal aCti¥S Inch*les all gains and losse$ reniSed in the year. Al income and expenditwe derive from continuing aL#lvllie8.
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flx•d assots Tangible assèts Currnnt a$$•ts Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 2,365 3.419 3,059 84,225 48.948 87,284 46.948 Cr•dltor6' amotsnts filllng duo vAthln on• y•ar 10 (31,5341 (4.348) Net current assets 55.750 42,600 Totsl ass•ts loss currant Ilabllltl88 58.115 46,019 Crndltorn.. amounts falllng duo aftor morn than ontr yO*f 11 (6,5041 110.546) Net 9•ts 51,611 35.473 Incomo fund¥ Restllcted bjnds Unrestricted fvnds 15,882 35,729 10.199 25.274 51.611 35.473 The company 1$ ontjtlod to the exemption from the audit requirement contalned in section 477 of th8 Compani&sAct 20C6. for the year ended 31 December 2024. The dirgctor acknowledges his resrK)ns1bil4S for complying w71h the requiremants of the Companios Act 2006 wlth rosp8Ct to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The membors have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its finanaal ststements for the year in question in accordance wllh sèction 476. These finanaal 5talement5 have bo8n prepared in aOrdanC with the wovisions applicable lo ¢xJmpani9s subject lo the small comparbies regime. The finanual statements were approvod by the Trusteas on 11 Juty 2025 MrJRLeary Tru¥ts• Company Rtylstratton No. CE017865 12-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng pollclos Chartty Infornmtlon mane In The Community is a private company limited by guarantse incorporated in Ellgland and Wal8s. The registered office Is Marine Travd Ar&n8, College Road. Crosby. Liverp¢Jol, L23 3AS. 1.1 Accountlng conv•ntlon Tho tru$lao$ presgnl their annual report and finan81 statements of the drity for the perlod end 3181 December 2024. The financial statements havg bgon prgpared in accordance wlh the accounting pdlcies set out in note 1 to the occounts and comply th thg tharty's trust degd, the Charities AL# 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charitias.. Stslomgnl of R8commonded Pfactice applicablfr lo charitlgs preparing thelr acuunls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard ApPlbIg in th8 UK and R8publi¢ of Ireland published {FRS 1021 leffectwe 1 January 20151. 12 Incom• Ineome is recognised when the charity 1$ legalty entilled to it after any pgrfomgncg ndillOnS have been met, the amourts eark be measured reliably, and It is probable that incomg vrill be Teceivod. Cash donatbrts are recognised ¢)n rac8ipL Olher donations are récognised once the thanty ha$ been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Incom& lax recov9rabl8 1 relation to donatFons re1Ved under GiftAid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Log8cies are recognlsed on receipt or oth8Nise V the charfty has been notified of an impending drjribulion. amount is known, and receipt is expectod. If the amount 18 not kno. the legacy is treated as a contingonl asset. Exp8nditure Is recognised once there is a Wl or constructive obligation to transfer economi¢ benefft to a third paty. it18 probable that a transfar ol economlc beneflts wlll be requlred in setuement. and the amount of th8 obligation can bo measured rellabty. Exp¢ndilure is classffied by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct Costs and shared co$ls, induding support $1$ involved In undertaking eath actwty. Direct costs attrit#Jtae to a singte activity are allocated dirKYy to that actlvity. Shafed costs whtth contribute lo more than one activty and support costs whlch are not attributable lo a slnglo aCtlty are apportioned betsyeèn those actiwties on a basis consislonl with the usg of rgsourcg$. Central stsff costs arg allocated on the basis of time spent. and depreciation chargos ar8 aNocat8d on tho POrn of th8 asse's uso. 1.3 Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are inrtially measured at cost and subsequenlly measured al cost or valuation, nat of depreciation and any Impaiment losses. Depredation is recognised 80 as to write off the co8t or valuab'on of assets less their residual values over their usofiJl lives on the following bases.. ant and equipment Computers 25% Rgducing Balance Method 33.33% Reducing Balance Method The gain or loss ari%ng on the disposal of an asset is delerminod as the drfferonce betsY9en the sat proceeds and the carrying value ol the asset, and Is re¢ognised in the statement of financial activitis. 1A Imp41nt of fix•d ass•ts Al each fèporting end dale, the charity Teviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine elhef there Is any indication that those assets have suffered an impaimient loss. If any $LKh indtation exists, the recoverable amount of Ihe asset is eslimaled in order lo determine the exient of the impairment lo$s (If any). 13-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DEGEMBER 2024 Donallons and hgaclo$ Unrègtrlcted Restrlctsd fund$ funds Total Unrestricted Restrlcted fund$ funds Total 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 DOnaonS and glfts Grant incom8 Oth 7,762 51,807 10.580 15,000 18,342 86,807 75,025 14.066 89,091 28.599 28,599 59,569 25,580 85,149 75,025 42,665 117,690 Charllabb In¢omo 2024 2023 Pitch hire income 6S,049 27.070 14-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Charftabh •xp•ndltur• 2024 2023 Staff Costs Depreciation and impairnieftt Bank tharges seonal staff ¢))5ts General expenses Rent Reports'ng aco)untsnt Small equipments Advertising Bookkeeping and payroll fees Computer sofNvare costs Loan interest paid Community donations Community food purchases Lagal and Professional fee5 63.247 1,053 72,741 1,535 278 24,222 15,855 22,205 1,200 1,392 563 1,n8 470 317 315 23.744 13,173 14.300 1.380 649 2.926 551 218 731 4.312 7,128 6,336 134,060 149,157 134,060 149,157 Analysts by fund Unrestric*ed lund8 Restricted funds 114,183 19,697 111,555 37.602 134,060 149,157 TrustMs Nonè of the Irustses (of any parsons COnrted wlth them) r8ceNed any runeratiOn or beneffts from the charity durfng the year. Employees Tho averago monthly number of employe8$ during the year was.. 2024 Numb•r 2023 Numb•r 15-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Employ•e Icontlnued) Employment ¢ots 2024 2023 Wages and salaries othor pansion costs 61,661 1,386 71.235 1,506 63,247 72,741 There were no employees 0$8 annual remuneration was more Ihan £60,000. Tantlon The charity is axempt from lax on income and gains falling wthin section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. Tanglblo Ilx•d assots Pl•nt and •41pM•nt Comput•rn Totsl At 1 January 2024 1,855 5,783 7,838 At 31 D8cgmber 2024 1,855 5,783 7,638 D•pr•clatlon and Impalmwnt At 1 January 2024 Depreaation charged in the year 812 261 3,408 792 4,220 1,053 At 31 Dacember 2024 1,073 4,200 5,273 Carrylng arnount At 31 December 2024 782 1,583 2,385 At 31 December 2023 1,043 2,376 3.419 Dèbtors 2024 2023 Amounts falllfig due wlthln one y•ar. Trade debtors Prepayments and accILd Income 2,915 144 3,059 16-
MARINE IN THE COMMUNITY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 10 Cr•dltor4: amounts faHlng duo wlthln on• y•ar 2024 2023 Other taxalion and $or#al socurity Trade creditors othgr croditors Accfuals arKI d8fefred income 3,352 2,068 1,114 25,000 1,338 781 1,331 900 31,534 11 Cr•dltors: amounts falllng due after mpro than on• y•ar 2024 2023 14otes Bank bans 10,546 12 An•tysls of not asB8ts betw••n funds Vnrnstrlctsd R8strlctsd funds lund$ 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricted bJllds fund5 2023 2023 Totsl 2024 2023 Fund balances at 31 Dember 2024 are represented by- Tangible assets Currgnt assg1sllliabllit4e$l Long temi Ilabibtieg 2,365 39,868 16,5041 2,365 55.750 (6,5041 3,419 32.401 {10.5461 3,419 42.600 110,546) 15.882 10.199 35,n9 15.882 51,611 2S.274 10.199 3S.473 17-