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Registered Charity No: 1186050 EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB REPORT AND ACCOIINTS YEAR eNDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 CONTENTS Pa•e Legal and Admlnlstratlve tnf¢)matlon Trustees, Report 4-12 Independent Examinerfs Report 13 Re￿Ipts & Payments Account 14 statement of Assets and Uabllltles 15 Notes to the FSnanclal Statements 16-18 Page 2

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB LEGAL AND ADMINisfRATIVE ZNFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 Full Name: EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SIIPPORT HUB Register•d Charity Number. 1186050 Corbtact Address: Frst F 29. Wellington Street, Barnsley South Yorkshlre S70 ISW Trustee$: M Mbure {resigr￿d Aprll 2025) A Bootha-Klng A Fleming (re51gned Dec 2025) A Curtls (appointed May 2025. reslgned June 2026) P Robertshaw-corbett (appolnted Aprll 2025) W.Rahlml (appolnted Aprfl 2025) D Allan (appointed June 2026) A.Goryca (reslgned September 2025) Chalr: A. Curtis (from May 2025 to June 2026) P Robertshaw-corbett (from June 2026) Tre￿Urer. W.Rahlml Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC 10-18 Queen Street Barnsley S70 ISJ Uoyds Bank 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN Independent Examlnor: Chrfstopher Stones Community Accountant Bamsley CVS Unit 3 Churchfield Court Barnsley S70 2JT Page 3

EDUCAllOIIAL LeARNXMG suppoKr HUB TRusfEES' REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 The Trustees prEsent their report and accounts for the period 01 November 2024 to 31 Ortober 2025. structurei govern¥n¢e and management Educational Learnlng Support Hub (ELSH) is a Charftable Incorporated Oryanlsatlon (CIO), reglstered with the Charity Commlsslon ond govemed by its constitution. adopted 30th October 2019. Prlor to thls ELSH was an unlncorporated a5%￿a￿On formed in 2013. The members of the CIO a￿ the charity trustees. Membershlp of the CIO cannot be transferred to anyone else. The Ilabllty of each member In the event of winding-up 15 Ilmited to a sum not eX￿edIng £1. The charlty trustees may create assoclate or other classes of noft-votlng nRmber5hlp and may detemilne the rights and obligatAons of such members. The affairs of the charity are managed by the trustees, who may exerclse all the powers of the charity. One thlrd of the trustees wlll retlre at a properly convened meetlng each year but may be reappolnted, those longest in office retirlng flrst. The trustees who sen4ed during the year are listed on page 3 of this ￿pOrt. Appolntment of Trustees In accordance with the tems of the constItu￿on, there must be at least three tharlty trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remainlng trustees can act only to call a meetlng of the trustees or appoint a new trustee. There is no maxlmum number of charlty tnjstees that may be appolnted to the CIO. Trustees can only be appolnted by a resolutlon passed at properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In line wrth our CommitrT￿It to strengthenlng the board of trustee5. we alm to ensure a dlverse range of 5kllls, experlences, and governance capacitles. Trustees are appolnted by members at quartedy general meetlngs and confinned at the Annual General Meetlng. Thls process adheres to our Recrultment Policy, which indudes a formal appllcatton wlth ￿ferenCes. an Intervlew with an intervlew panel, and the signing of a Trustee Declaratlon, Trustee Agreement, and Code of Condurt. During the past year, the board focused on enhandng ELSH'S governance by recnjlting trustees in areas identified through our skills analysis. Thls Induded critlcal a￿a$ such as Information Technology and Human Resources. Each Dew trustee Is glven a copy of the constltution and the latest trustees. annual report and accounts, on or before appointmwrt. Charltable alms and obJertlv•s The objects of the charlty are: The promotion of social indusion for the publlc benefit among people who are soclally exduded on the grounds of thelr soclal and economic posltion. in partlcular but not IlmSted to young parentsi young people not engaged In educatlon, employment or training. mlgrant workers and asylum seekers by providing educatlonal supp)rt In functional skllls and drop In sUPPOrt to develop and gain new skills and confidence. l. Education and training In the English language and in vocatlonal skllls. 2. Soclal and recreatlonal fadlities and events Involving the local communlty. Page 4

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB TRUSTEES. REpoirr Contlnued YEAR ENDED 31 OCYOBER 2025 Actlvltl•s undertaken for tho public benefft & Athlevements durfng the perlod In shaplng the objettlves for the year, the tnjstees have pald due regard to the publlc benefit guldance publlshed by the Charlty Commlsslon. Our Vlslon To be a leadlng solution for Integratlon and reglonal economlc growth, by empowerlng Indlvlduals through English leamlng, language and Ilfe skills. By breaking down barders, we will enable people to contribute fully to thelr communltles and build brlghter futures. Our Mlsslon At ELSH, we provlde Engllsh language education and Ilfe skllls tralnlng to individuals facing language barriers, helping them Integrdte Into soclety. and contrfbute to the regional economy, through Induslve. Communlty-based support. Communlty Engagement and Core Actlvltles Over the past year, ELSH has contlnued to expand and strengthen its communlty support oiyer. Our work has focused on meeting immediate needs while buildlng long-tem pathways to Independence and Induslon. Key actlvltles Indude: Provldlng foodbank support and dirert asslstance to Indlvlduals and familles expertenclng crlsis. Slgnpostlng cllents to essential services, Includlng houslng, employment, health, and legal support. ensurfng they can access the right help at the right time. Dellvering a tailored ESOL programme designed to meet the diverse needs of adult leamers and support thelr progresslon Into further education, trdlnlng, and employment. Embeddlng the Charlty Commlsslon's public benefit prindples across all areas of dellvery to ensure our objectlves remaln transparent, Inclusive, and allgned wlth our charftable purpose. Supportlng New Communltles In Barnsl•y Barnsley contlnue5 to vielcome Indlvlduals and famllles from a wlde range of global communities, Includlng those from Afghanistan, Palestine, and other non-European background5 who are seeklng safety, 5tabillty, and the opportunity to rebulld their Ilves. As these comrnvnities settle in Barnsley, many face signlflcant challenges navigatlng local systems, accessing essentlal servlces, and Inte9rating confldently Into everyday Ilfe. In response to thls growlng need, the ELSH Management Team has Introduced a dedicated weekly Drop-In Support Sesslon every Wednesday. Thls free 5ervlce provldes a safe, accesslble Space where newly arrived residents can receive: Page 5

EDUCAT1014AL LEARNIN6 SUPPORT MUB TRusfEEV REPORT ¢antlnued YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 Slgnpostlng to key services, induding houslw. health, education, employrnent, and legal support. Practical guidance to help them understand local pro￿sseS and access the rlght help at the rlght tlme. A welcomlng envlronment that promotes soclal connectlon, confidence, and communlty belonglng. Thls Inltlatlve reflects our commltrnent to ensurlng that all newcomers regardless of bad(ground have the support they need for a smoother and more dlgnlfied Integratlon into Barnsley life. We are deeply gratefvl to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Councll {BMBC), whose small grant fundlng has enabled us to sustain this vital seNice for the past four years. Their continued 5UPPOrt has been Instwmental In helplng us respond to rising demand, partlcularly during the summer months when many famllles face additional pressu￿$. Thts funding allowed us to maintsin essentlal actlvltles throughout the hollday perfod and ensure that no one was left WIth￿t guldance or support. ELSH remalns commltted to worklng collaboratlvely with BMBC and local partner5 to strengthen communlty coheslon, reduce Inequalities. and ensure that Barnsley remalns a place of welcome, opportunlty. and posslblllty for all. Health and Wellbelng Support Health and wellbeing support continues to play a vltal role in helping our clients manage complex and often dlfflcult clrcumstances. The ongolng assistance provided through our services has enabled individuals to feel rn0￿ hopeful, InfO￿ed. and emotionally reassured durlng perlods of slgnlflcant un￿rtalftty. Our team remalns commltted to offerlng compasslonate, practlcal, and person-centred support that strengthens clients. confidence and overnll wellbeing. Many of those we work wlth are navlgatlng challenglng personal journeys. and the stsblllty, guldance, and encouragement they recelve through our servlce helps thern bulld resl11en￿, regaln control, and move forward wlth greater clarlty and dlgnlty. Thls sustalned approach ensures that clients are nrt only supported in moments of crisis but are also empowered to make informed decisions and access the wlder services they need to improve thelr long-term health. wellbdng, and quallty of Ilfe. Key Ststlstlcs (Sept 2024 - Nov 2025) Total Reglstered Students: 324 300h Afghanlstan & Palestine natyons 20% from other EU and Aslan nations 15% from Afrfcan countrles 25% granted Settled Ststus 50h granted Pre-setded Status 5% awaiting assessment Page 6

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB TRUSTEES. REPORT contlnu YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 202S Student Age Breakdown: IOO/o aged 18-19 25% aged 20-35 30% aged 35-50 25% aged 50+ IOQ/o age unknown Progression Overvlew Durfng the reportlng perfod, 100% of volunteers and students engaged with ELSH recelved structured progresslon plannlng and tallored support to help them move forward in educatlon, employment, and personal derfelopment. Outcomes are summari5ed below In chronologlcal and percentage-based order: IO% of partldpants could not be trdcked. as they dlsengaged and did not remain in contact after Inltlal support. 150/0 of students wlthdrew earty due to relocatton by Immigration authorities, whlch remalns an ongolng challenge affetting contlnulty of leamlng and support. Following the June 2025 assessment and progress ￿ViewS, 20% of students were projected to transrtion into fvrther educatlon. Indudlng Barnsley College, Northern College, and Adult Skills programmes. 25Vo of students successfully progressed Into paid employment, 5UPPOrted through CV development, inteNlew preparation, and confidence-buildlng artlvltles delIVe￿ by ELSH. Among volunteer5. 30% progressed into paid employment, wlth several securing roles dlrertly linked to thelr teaching 5UPPOrt eXperIen￿ at ELSH. Includlng tralning and pla￿rnents withln our own oryanisation. Alon9side our core ESOL and progression work wlth BAME communltles, ELSH also delivered a range of Initiatives deslgned to strengthen integrdtion, bulld confidence, and support long-temi Independence. These actlvlues continue to relnforce our commltment to Improvlng opportunitles and outcomes for mlgrants. refugees, and other marginallsed groups across 8amsley. Overvlew of Servlces (Nov 2024 - ort 2025): Total Clients Supported: 284 Partner serv1￿5 Delivered: 40 There were six new servi￿ iolned the network at the drop-ln as: Legal.. South Yorkshire Law and Just1￿ (Solldtors) attend for sessions Involvlng rlghts and legal status. Employment & Tralning: ARC Tralnirvj Academy (ESOL) and BPL {iYrw and Healthy Mums) attend for sessions on Engllsh language and pathways to work. Health & Wellbeing: Barnsley Talking Therapies, Creative Recoveryt and varfous Sports and Physical Activlty teams attend during mentsl and physical wellbelng weeks. Safety & Public Services.. South Yorkshire FI￿ and Rescue and BMBC (Bamsley Coundl) attend for community safety and physlcal actiwty sesslons. Age-specific Support: Age UK Bamsley (Pathway to Progress) focuses on support for older attendee Page 7

EDUCATIONAL LEARMING SUPPORT HUB TRUSTEEV REPORT contlnts•d YEAR ENDED 31 ocfobER 2025 Wlder Communlty Consultstlon - 2024-25 Ovenriew Throughout 2024-25, ELSH strengthemed Its commltment to meanlngful, Induslve, and communlty-led engagement. During this period, the Project Manager broadened our consultstlon approach to ensure that feedback was gathe￿ not only from Internal partlopants but also from the wider Barnsley community. This expanded approath enabled us to capture a rfcher and more representatlve understandlng of local needs and priorltles. A range of consultatlon methods were used. Indudlng: Post-sesslon and event feedback fonns providlng structured Inslghts Into participant experience Infomal conversations during weekly drop-ln sesslons. allowlng for real-tlme, relationshl￿baSed feedback Di￿rt engagement at communlty even￿ reachlng Individuals who may not yet access our services Student focus group representatlves, ensurlng learner volces dlre(tly Influentt progrdmme development A Volunteer Steerlng Group, offering prartlcal perspectives from those delivering frontllne support Together, these mechanlsms have St￿Th9thened trust, improved transparency, and created a conslstent two-way dialogve wlth the communitie5 we serve. The Inslghts gathered have alwdy Informed serylce Improvements and helped shape our priorltles for the comlng year. Servlce Growth •nd Capaclty Challenges Over the past year, demand for ELSH'5 services has grown slgnlflcantly as more indlvlduals and families seek support wlth educatlon, integrdtlon, wellbelng, and access to e5sentlal services. Thi5 growth reflects both the Increaslng dlverslty of Barnsley's communities and the strong reputation ELSH has bullt as a trusted, safe. and culturally responsive organlsation. However, despite this posltlve expanslon. our capaaty has been stretched. Current fundlng levels do not allow us to recrult addltlonal staff or volunteers. whith limits our abllity to fully meet the rfsing needs of the communlty. The organlsatlon continues to rely heavily on a small, dedlcated team who work beyond thelr formal roles to en￿re that clients recelve con5iStent, highsuallty support. While we remaln commltted to delivering impacthjl setvices, the lack of sustainable fundlng for staffing and volunteer coordinatlon presents ongoing challenges. Additional investment would enable ELSH to: Increase the number of tralned volunteets supportlng ESOL, wellbeing, and drop-ln servlces strengthen administratlve and operational capality Expand outreach to newly arrived communlties Improve contilluity of support for dlents wlth complex needs Despite these constraints, the team has contlnued to dellver a hlgh standard of servlce, demonstrating resilience, professlonallsm, anid a d&p commltment to the communltles we serve. Securlng future funding will be essentlal to malntalning thls momentum and ensurlng that ELSH can continue to grow in a sustsinaWe and effecknve way. Pa9e 8

EDUCATIONAL LEARMING SUPPORT HUB TRUSTEES. REpoirr ¢ontlnuod YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 Strat•gl¢ Focus Ar•as Golng Forward: strengthen access to language and ESOL support Expand culturally competent mental health services Develop dlgltal incluslon inltlatlves Continue collaboratlon wlth houslng, legal. and publlc health partners Empower community members through leadership pathways Thanks to a vltal small grant from Bamsley Metropolitsn Bon)ugh Coundl (BMBC), ELSH was able to extend core servlces acr055 the summer holiday period, brldglng a critical gap in provlslon for learners and families otherwlse at risk of Isolatlon. Thls emeryenry funding allowed us to sustaln ESOL deliveryi provide one-to-one suppo¢ and continue signpostlng and advocacy work durlng a tlme of high demand. Looking ahead, ELSH will contlnue to scale and formallse these consultstlon processe5, embeddlng regular community feedback as a core element of our senrflce deslgn and dellvery. Thls approach reinforces participant ownershlp, ensures our work remalns grounded In Ilved experlence, and supports the ongolng evolution of the project in Ilne with the needs. expectations, and asplratlons of Barnsley's diverse communlties. Overall Impart & C•$e Studle• The ELSH teachlng support contlnue to provlde ac￿SsbIe, prartlcal, and empathetlc support to a dlverse cllent base. Cllents conslstently report hlgh levels of 5atlsfactlon, a sense of rellef, and confidence In the ablllty of partner agendes to asslst them effectlvely. Case Study I: Health, Weltsre. and Integrdtlon Support Background: A 54-year-old cllent from Sudan arrived In Bamsley after experfenang significant health challenges, induding knees operatlon, He had limtted English. no local support network, and wès struggling to understand his rights around welfare, houslng, and employment. Support Provlded: At the weekly multl-agency dmp-in, he received coordlnated assistance from health navigators, welfare advisers. and multlllngual Communlty Charnpions. He was supported to apply for UnlveTsal Credlt, understand his housing options. and pursue a volunteering placement. Attending each week ELSH leamlng and every Wednesday drop-in sesslons, he learns about different servlces about the community, he was supported with Snterpreting help to ensure he fvlly understood each step he needed to integrate. Outcome: The client reported feeling MO￿ hopeful, infomied, and emotionally reassured. He descrfbed the service as "a lifeline" during a difficult period. With improved stability and confidence, he Is grddually rebuilding hls Independence and wellbeing. Page 9

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB TRusfEES' REPORT contlnu•d YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Case Study 2: Emergency Support, Volunteerfng. and Communlty Engagement Background: A young famlly from Afghanlstsn sought help after fadng suddw flnanaal hardshlp whlle awaltlng updates on their imrnigratlon case. They were strugglin9 to afftird essentlal items and felt Isolated due to language barrlers and Ilmlted comrnunity connections. Support Provlded: A student who attends ELSH supported them with interpretation. so they enrolled at ELSH. Also, through the drop-ln, the family received emeryency financlal assistance, enabllng them to purchase food, clothlng, and basic household items. They also attended themed communlty events, Including the International Women's celebration, whlch helped them bulld confidence and soclal connectlons. Outcome: with Improved English and growlng confiden￿, one family member SUC￿SSfullY secured a volunteering role wlth a local oryani5atlon. They exP￿Se￿ deep gratitude for the support, saylng It helped them Yeel part of the cornmunlty again." Thelr engagement has st￿ngthened thelr Independence and opened pathway Funding & Sust•lnoblllty Desplte Ilmlted fundlng opportunitles, ELSH was able to secure essentlal support from the followlng partners: BMBC J Newman - Poverty Coalfields Regan Tnjst Lottery Community Fund 11,463.00 5,625.00 3,000.00 93,300.00 Total amount we will be recelvlng from the Lottery for the next three years Is £286,667 of whSch we have partlally re￿IVed £93,300.00 for our first 18 months. These grants have been crudal In enabllng us to malntaln CO￿ servlces, provide contSnuity of leaming, and respond to urgent communlty needs. Flnandal Manag•ment- 2024•p25 Overvkw Robust financial systems malntalned to ensure accountsbillty, compllance, and alignment wlth funder requirements. Regular budget monitoring carried out by the FInan￿ Lead and the Project Manager to track real-tlme expenditure and make timely adjustments. TransPa￿nt financial recording of all transactions, Includlng purchases. Invoices, and reimbursements, In line with the approved budget. Tlmely submi5$1on of monitoring ￿portS to funders. ensurln9 accuracyi clarlty. and full compllance wlth reporttng expectation5. Staff and volunteer reimbursements proceswl promptly, redudng flnanclèl barrfers and supportlng contlnued partiopation. Page 10

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB TRUSTEES. REPORT ¢ontlnued YEAR ENDED Ji ocfoBER 2025 Budget pressures identified eady. indudlng hlgher-than-experted venue costs and employer National Insuran￿ contrlbutions, with mltigatlon plans In pla￿ to malntain finandal integrity. Monltorlng and Evaluatlon - 2024-25 Overvlew The management team condurt regular monitoring and evaluation rnalntained to ensure accountablllty, quallty. and continuous Improvement. Feedback collected through multtple channels, induding surveys, fonns. focus groups, and one-to-one discusslons with servlce users. staff, volunteers, and partners. Actlvlty tracking systems updated consistently, covedng reglsters, schedules, volunteer logs, and event partlclpatlon to monltor engagement accurately. Ongoing communlcatlon wlth funders, indudlng the Lottery grant offlcer, to clarffy reporting requlrements and malntaln transparenry. All monltortng and financial reports submltted on tlme, supported by clear evldence of outcomes, expenditure, and service reach. Con¢luslon The 2024-25 perfod has been a year of slgnlficant gnwrth, Strengthened partner5hlps, and deepened communlty Impact for ELSH. Through careful planning, committed tsamwork, and a strong focus on aceountablllty, we have contlnued to dellver hlgh-quality services that respond dlrettly to the needs of Barnslefs diverse communltles. Our work has been shaped by robust monltoring and evaluatlon, Induslve community consultatlon, and effectlve flnandal management, ensurÉng that every artivity remains purposeful. tranSpa￿nt, and ali9ned wlth our charltable objertlves. The support of our funders has been central to thls pro9￿$$. The Natlonal Lottery grant enabled us to relocate, employ essentlal staff, and maintsin a dedlcated volunteer team, laylng the foundatlon for a more stable and sustainable ory3nisation. Contlnued fundlng from Barnsley Metropolltan Borough Council has enSU￿d that vitsl Serv1￿ such as our weekly drop-in sessions remaln accesslble to those who need them most, particularly newly 8Mved famllles and Indlviduals navigating complex challw)ges. We are deeply grateful to all our funders for thelr ongolng trust, partnership, and beilef In ELSH'S m155ion. Thelr Investment has not only strengthened our capaaty but has also empowered hundreds of people to access education. support. and opportunitie5 that Improve their wellbeing and long-temi prospects. As we move Into the next phase, we remain commltted to buildlng SUStainabillty, expandlng our reach, and dellverfng measurable soclal Impact. Wlth contlnued collaboration and support, ELSH wlll keep working to ensure that Bamsley remain5 a place of welcome, opportunlty, and hope ft)r all. Page 11

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT IIUB TRusfEES' REPORT continued YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 Chaiitys policy on rn8¢rves The trustees recognlse the need to keep reserves at a level which wlll give the charfty stsbility to enable it to continue to operate In the future. It Is the trustees. aim that the General Reserve should be malntained at a level to cover at least 6 month's runnlng costs. Thls wlll protect the charlty in the event of a shortfall In core fijndlng, to allow time to seek other funds. At the year- end, the General Reserve stsnds at £5,829 (2024:£4,396). The Charity Is worklng to Improve the general reserve as per the detalls above. Trustees responslbllltles for the flnanclal statements The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting ￿COrdS whlch dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy the finandal position of the charlty at any time and enable the trustees to prepare financlal ststements for eath finanaal year. The trustees are also responsible for safeguardlng the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detertlon of fraud or other Irregularltle5. Flnanclal Posltlon The finanoal statements are set out In pages 14 to 18. The Recelpts and Payments Account shows a surplus for the year of £25,975 (2024 surplus: £6,061). The financial position has improved from the last flnancial year and the total funds of the charlty at the year-end stsnd at £53,883 {2024: £27.908). The General Reserve of the charfty, rep￿Sented by unrestrlcted funds. stsnd5 at £5.829 at the year-end (2024: £4,396). The trustees declare that they have approved the report above. Slgned on behalf of the charfty's trustees: Slgned: Date: 4th August 2026 P. RobertShaW-Corbe￿ thalr. Page 12

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB INDEPENDEiif EXAMfMERS REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025 I report on the accounts of the charity. whlth are set out on pages 14 to 18. Respeetlve responslbllltles of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responslble for the preparation of the acC￿nts. The trustees conlder that an audlt Is not requlred for this year, under sertion 144 (2) ot the Charltles Act 2011 (the 2011 Art) and that an independent examlnatlon Is needed. It Is my responslbility to: examlne the accounts. under sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act; follow the procedures laid down In the general dlrettlons glven by the Charlty Commlssloners under sertlon 145 (5){b) of the 2011 Art; and state whether particular matter5 have come to my attention Basls of Independent exarninerfs report My examination was carrled out In accordance with the general directlons given by the Charity Commi551on. An examinatlon indudes a review of the accounting ￿CordS kept by the charlty and a comparfson of the accounts presented wlth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or dlsdosure5 In the accounts, and seeking explanatlons from you as trustees concemlng any such matter5. The prO￿d￿reS undertaken do not provlde all the evidence that would be required In an audlt, and consequently no oplnion Is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr vlew. and the report is Ilmlted to those matters set out In the statement below. Independent examinerf$ statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which glves me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requlrements to keep accounting records, In accordance with section 130 of the 2011 , and to prepare accounts which accord wlth the accountlng records and comply wlth the accountlng requlrements of the 2011 Act have not been met. or 2. to which, In my oplnlon, attentlon should be drawn In order to enable a proper understsndlng of the accounts to be reached. Signed Date: 4th August 2026 Chrlstopher Stones Community Accountant Bamsley CVS, Unlt 3 Churchfield Court, Barnsley. S70 2Tr Page 13

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB RECEIPTS AND PAYMEIITS ACCOUNT YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 ffi3 th3 It￿lFW￿ &Fff •4 4)￿) 4L 14 rist FèunlYrE Lll4 14) 1467 5374 L￿1111& &TdqfvTrtxs 7,015 478 1414 Paffdl. LIcW￿5&lO F 1273 441 24,542 27Me Page 14

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB STATEMENT OF ASSEfs & LIABILrrIES AS • 31 ocfoBER 2025 10,439 17.469 8,031 39,or2 27, 3,477 3,477 7,158 Fthxes & Fittirys 1¥533 11,103 331 293 331 293 1.051 967 PayToII, Tax ￿K1 NI 1,024 2,791 The trustees dedare that they have approved the accounts above. Slgned on behalf of the charlvs trustees: Date: 4th August 2026 P. RobertshawwCorbet¢ Chair. Page 15

EDUCATZONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEI(rs YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 l. Accounting policie• The financial ststements have been prepared on a Recelpts & Payments basls whlch summarlses the movement of cash In and out of the onjanisatlon. In thi5 context'cash. Indudes cash equlvalents, such as bank accounts where cash can be ￿adIlY available to pay debts as they fall due. Thls format of accounts Is aVaila￿e to non-company charlties wEth gross annual Income of £250,000 or less. fln ome Income and expenditu￿ has been analysed In the accounts using natural dasslficatlon. The charity maintains an unrestrfcted fund whlch represents funds whlth are expendable at the dlscretlon of the trustees In furtherdnce of the objects of the tharity. Unrestrlcted funds may arise from general donatlons. grants of a general nature, fees for Serv1￿ provlslon and payment for service dellvery contracts. Restricted funds may be provlded to the charfty for partloJlar purposes and rnay only be spent for the purposes for which they were glven. Any balan￿ remalnlng outstandlng on a restrirted fund at the end of the year is carried fonyard as a balan￿ on the fund, unless permission has been given by the funder to remove the restrfctlon on the balance outstsnding. Restrict&d fijnds wlll arise from grants and donations glven to the charlty for specific purposes. Designated funds are established as the trustees see flt, to set aside unrestricted funds for future projects or commltments. 2. Tnth payments. beneffts and ex￿n5¢S Other than reimbursement of Items purchased on behalf of the tharlty, there were no payments, remunerdtlon or benefits rnade to trustee5 In this or In the prevlous accountlng pedod. 3. Related party trans•cUons During the perlod, one employee of the charity was ￿lated to a trustee. The employee re￿IVed rernuneration of £22,215 for the period. (2024:£3,717) Page 16

EDUCATIONAL LEARNIMG SUPPORT HUB NOTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMEiifs a>ntinued YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 4. Fund Analysls OP￿Ing •alance R￿•1P￿ P*yments Trnnsfern aoslng Bal•n¢• Unrestrt¢t•d funds Gener•1 Fund 4.396 6,483 {5,050} 5,829 BMBC Good Fo¢)d Panty BMBC Event5 Grant Barn51ey OIS - Tall SYC & Sheffleld Mayoral oir BMBC- Vulnerable Students BMBC J Newman DrDP In sessKI CRT- Rentwoving costs BMBC Household Support CRT- 25th Anniversary National Lottery Fundlng 8MBC 82 Bamsley BMBC Drop in Sessions BMBC Black Hlstory Month (4,399) {200) (441) (4,999) (7602) (5,6251 (2,000} 3,483 200 441 4.999 9.990 2,388 5.625 2.WO 2.110 2,110 (I,000} (S4.227) 93,300 1.000 7.853 500 39,073 1,000 (7.8531 (500) 23 512 113 388 T•Xal Funds 27.908 I19￿71 (93.896) 53,883 5. Restrlcted Funds and fund transters The BMBC Good Food Pantry grant Is for the Good Food Pantry drop In projert and wlll provide fundlng to purchase shelvlng. storage and equlpment for stori ng food. A totsl of £12,940 was received. A balance was carrfed forward to the next financial year. BMBC Events Grant of £500 to support the delivery of two key communty events, Hate Crime Awareness week and Black Hlstory month. The balance was spent during the year. Bamsley CVS-Tall grant, (Take Artlon Uve Longer) of £10,000 was received to support a community led cancer awareness and p￿ventIOn Initiative. The balance vdas Spent durlng the year. The South Yorkshlre Combined Authorlty and Sheffleld Mayoral Comblned grant, a total of £1 1,979 was recelved. Thls grdnt Is to support a ￿searCh proJett focused on green ?￿sCribbng-a public health Inlt"ative promoting nature based actlvitles to Improve mental and physical wellbeing. The balance was spent during the year. Page 17

EDUCATIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT HUB NOTES TO ThE FINAhlCIAL STATEMENTS contlTru YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025 BMBC Vulnerable Students Grdnt of £9,990 to support vulnerable ELSH students and thelr famllles In addresslng essentlal household needs. A balan￿ was carried forward to the next financial year. The BMBC-J Newman-Drop in sesslons Grdnt of £5,625 was received to cover drop-ln sessions, this was spent during the current year. Coalfield Regeneration Trust (CRn Grdnt of £2,000 for movlng costs, was recelved and spent during the year. BMBC Household Support Grant of £2.110 was recelved dudng the year, there was, no spend on this and the fvll amount wa5 carrled forward to the next year. Coalfield Regeneration Trust (CRT) Grant of £l.000 for 25th anniversary was recelved and spent durlng the year. A National Lottery Communlty Fund Grdnt. A reaching communlty grant of £93,300 was recelved In two instslments during the year, Jan 25 £46,650 and July 25 £46,650. A balance was carried over to next year. To be used for ELSH core runnlng costs. BMBC-B2 Grant £l.000 was received during the year for the marketlng of NHS leallet. The fvll amount Is carrled forward to next year. The BMBC-Drop In sesslons grant was received in two instalments durlng the year July 25 £5,235 and Oct 25 £2,617.50 a total of £7,853. This was spent durlng the year. The BMBC Black Hlstory Week Grant of £500 was recelved and spent during the year. Page 18