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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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RECEIPTS AND PAYMEIITS ACCOUNT
YEAR ENDED 31 ocfoBER 2025
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1467
5374
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7,015
478
1414
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1273
441
24,542
27Me
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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