Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1[st] April, 2024 Period start date To 31[st] March, 2025 Period end date
Charity name: Grit Street Aid
Charity registration number:1183979
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public beneft the relief of poverty amongst those who are homeless, facing homelessness or rough sleepers in Greater Manchester who are in need, hardship and distress on account of their social and economic circumstances, in partcular but not exclusively by the provision of clothing, bedding, food and drinks, helping to assist in the provision of temporary accommodaton, informaton, advice, employment and educaton assistance, also signpostng on issues related to healthcare, addicton and housing. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Using a mobile support service to provide food, clothing, bedding, and other daily living essentals to those who are rough sleepers in Greater Manchester. In additon, we assist users to access temporary accommodaton. We also support users to access other services which help with employment and educaton advice. We provide signpostng on healthcare, addicton and housing issues |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public beneft when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectves, and future plans and policies. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference |
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| Para 1.38 | N/A |
| Policy on grant making | ||
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | During this time a further volunteer was added to help with our social media output |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The work of the volunteers enabled GSA to re-position within the homeless partnership creating greater awareness of the service we provide and help maintain a solid structure to display the charity’s work within the homeless community |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | We provided an impactful contribution of relief aid with our mobile support services for homeless people in the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. Operating up to a maximum 5 days a week and supporting 44 people each week with food, drink, clothing, bedding and camping equipment. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity has an in-year defcit of £384 with a carry forward of £24,355 making a total of £23,971. The trustees aim to maintain free reserves (unrestricted funds not invested in fxed assets or otherwise designated) at a level, which equates to approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufcient funds to respond to applicatons for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. Amount of reserves held £23,971 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees aim to maintain free reserves (unrestricted funds not invested in fxed assets or otherwise designated) at a level, which equates to approximately three months of charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufcient funds to respond to applicatons for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £23,971 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no issues raised about the charity contnuing as a going concern. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Performance of fundraising |
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Performance of fundraising |
Para 1.47 | GSA have been actve in its eforts to secure restricted and unrestricted funding and we were successful in securing grants from The Albert Hunt Trust, and Peel Trust. This will enable us to complete the purchase of an Ecargo bike and ofce space in Manchester city centre. |
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| activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We are currently in discussions with The Mustard Tree charity, Cross Street chapel, Sacred Trinity church, and the Booth Centre for potental ofce space. We are also in actve discussion with Salford CVS to generate interest from potental volunteers, who will be able to run the ofce on our behalf. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including ansocial investment policy adopted. |
Para 1.46 | We were successful in increasing the volume of reserves during this financial year. These are held in our bank account |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | During the current period, we have received grants of £7,000 from the Albert Hunt Trust, and £8,500 from the Peel Trust, which will enable us to go forward with our plans for expansion in 2025-26. As a result, we do not anticipate any risk to the health of the charity in the next financial year. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51Emmaus |
We continue to work in collaboration with Manchester Homelessness Partnership and the Street support network link with various partners such as "On the Out, Morning Star Hostel, Cornerstones Day Centre, The Amblehurst hotel, Project 34 Weaste, Etrop Grange hotel, and the statutory services in the 10 Boroughs of Greater Manchester to allow our service users access with these agencies to the help they needed the most. We hope to continue this positive trend toward accessibility for all our service users in the coming year We are actively exploring new ideas with our partners Emmaus, Asda, and Greggs to expand our partnership in 2025-26 combining our current services with Ecargo Bike relief aid and office communication to potentially reach more people in the city centre of Manchester from the current figure of 44 people per week to over 50 service users. We have seen more interest on our |
| media platforms, that has created awareness of what we do and how the general public can be involved. Thankfully we are still seeing the same consistency of funding coming but are still aware that we need to be more creative for finding new ideas to help improve our free reserves to maintain and support our current levels of running costs. We are confident we can achieve this later in 2025 as the charity grows, and more volunteers are recruited in key areas. |
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| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charityname | Grit Street Aid |
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| Other name the charityuses | |
| Registered charitynumber | 1183979 |
| Charity’s principal address | Cross Street Chapel Cross Street Manchester, M2 1NL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Karen Courcoux | Chair | |||
| Glenn Tabois | ||||
| Vincent O’Neal | Project Manager | October,2025 | ||
| Jack Goldstone | Treasurer | October,2025 | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
J. Goldstone Signature(s) V. O’Neal Jack Goldstone Full name(s) Vincent O’Neal Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 11 November 2025
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GRIT STREET AID
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charity number 1183979 Company number CE017905
GRIT STREET AID
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| INCOME | ||
| Donations and Legacies | 28,866 | 35,415 |
| Other Income | 17 | - |
| Total Income | 28,883 | 35,415 |
| EXPENDITURE | ||
| Costs of Raising Funds | - | - |
| Charitable Expenditure | (29,267) | (12,009) |
| Total Expenditure | (29,267) | (12,009) |
| NET MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS | (384) | 23,906 |
| FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD | 24,355 | 449 |
| FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 23,971 | 24,355 |
Notes: - 2024 figures per published accounts at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/ - A discrepancy between income and expenditure in the 2024 published accounts has been identified.
| GRIT STREET AID BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at Bank and in Hand CURRENT LIABILITIES Accruals and Other Payables NET CURRENT ASSESTS / (LIABILITIES) FUNDS |
2025 £ 23,971 - 23,971 23,971 |
2024 £ 24,355 - 24,355 24,355 |
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GRIT STREET AID NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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1. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Albert Hunt Trust Albert Hunt Trust ASDA Foundation AVIVA Community Fund Crowdfunder UK General Groundwork UK M.Chisholm Manchester Airport Fund Salford Community Souter Charitable Trust Space for Purpose Donation The Charity Service The Dowager Countess Eleanor Peel Trust The Dowagar Countessel The Manchester Guardian Society The Neighbourly Foundation funded by Sainsbury’s |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 7,000 - 7,000 - 750 750 - 2,540 2,540 - - - 1,650 22 1,672 - 240 - 240 - - 1,000 1,000 - 2,000 2,000 - 164 164 3,000 - 3,000 - 8,500 8,500 - - 1,500 1,500 - 500 500 11,890 16,976 28,866 |
2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 5,000 - 5,000 - 20,000 20,000 - - - 120 - 120 1,410 10 1,420 375 - 375 - - - - 3,000 3,000 - - - - - - - 3,000 - 3,000 - - - 2,500 - 2,500 - - - - 12,405 23,010 35,415 |
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GRIT STREET AID NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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- COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS
| Other Fundraising Costs CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE Salary Costs Equipment Food, Clothing and Other Costs Van Hire and Running Costs Telephone and Communication Expenses Insurance Office Costs and Other Costs Bank Charges and Fees Unknown Transactions - Cash Outflow |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ - - - 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ (1,321) (19,550) (20,871) (583) - (583) (381) (246) (627) (4,529) (80) (4,609) (244) - (244) (1,284) - (1,284) (950) (99) (1,049) - - - - - - (9,292) (19,975) (29,267) |
2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ - - - 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Total £ £ £ 4,727 1,481 6,208 - - - 911 609 1,520 2,174 - 2,174 215 - 215 1,021 - 1,021 812 - 812 60 - 60 - - - 9,920 2,090 12,009 |
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- CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
GRIT STREET AID NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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3. ANALYSIS OF COMPANY NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
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2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
£ £ £ £ £ £
Fund balances at March 31 are represented by:
Net Assets 5,450 18,521 23,971 2,835 21,520 24,355
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4. TAXATION
The Company is a registered charity and is entitled to claim annual exemption from UK corporation tax.
5. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
There were no capital commitments authorised and contracted for at the end of both years.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND kVALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl members of GRIT STREET AID On accounts for the year ended 31 MARCH 2025 Charity no Irf any) 1183979 Sel oul on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust.) for the year ended 31103J2025 Responsibilities and As the charity Iruslees of the Trust, you are reswnsible for the preparation basis ol report of the accounts in accordance bvrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 rthe Acr). I report in respect of my exanNnation of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions gtven by the Charty Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention ( ") in connection Vth the examinakn'on Nthich gwes me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting COrdS vere not kept in accordance V#ith section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records Independent examinerfs statement I have no concems and have come a¢yoss no other matters in connection Tth the examination to vthich attention should be dravm in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts lo be reached. . P18ase delete the words in brackets rfthey do not appty. Signed: 21 November 2025 DAVID RAYNER Relevant profossional qualrfi¢ation(s) or body (if any): WA Address: 104 Ivygreen Ro1 Manchester M219EX IER October 2018
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