Report to Trustees In Your Shoes 2024/2025 Prepared by: Marie Philpott Date: 6 October 2025 ## Community Pressures and Rising Demand Throughout the 2024/2025 reporting period, our community has continued to face escalating challenges driven by the rising cost of living, particularly in the areas of food and energy. These pressures have led to a 15% increase in the number of families and individuals seeking our support. In response, we have expanded our provision of food, emergency energy top-ups, clothing, school uniforms, household essentials, sanitary and personal hygiene products. Support for families with young babies has also grown significantly. We are now supplying more baby food, nappies, cots, prams, and toys than ever before—reflecting both the depth of need and our commitment to meeting it. Unmanageable debt has emerged as a deeply concerning issue among the families and residents we serve. Many are facing financial instability that affects not only their ability to manage arrears but also their access to basic necessities. We have been able to assist by referring individuals to trusted partners such as StepChange and CVS for specialist debt advice, while continuing to ensure they have enough food to eat and appropriate clothing for the weather. In parallel, we have seen a marked increase in women and girls turning to us as their first point of contact for support with domestic abuse. Many arrive in crisis, and we have provided immediate emotional and practical assistance while facilitating referrals to specialist agencies. This rise underscores both the trust placed in our service and the urgent need for accessible, frontline intervention. We also continue to support elderly residents and those affected by drug, alcohol, and gambling addictions. Our team provides compassionate, practical assistance alongside supported referrals to specialist services. This includes emotional support, guidance, and help accessing essential resources —ensuring that vulnerable individuals are not left to navigate these challenges alone. ## Community Safety and Crime Trends Unlike previous years, it is a relief to report that violent organised gang activity on the estate has significantly decreased. This improvement is largely due to the detention of key gang leaders and members, which has disrupted local networks and reduced coordinated criminal behaviour. While we continue to witness incidents of stabbings and physical assaults, it is encouraging to note that gun-related crime appears to have been resolved for the time being. This shift has brought a measure of reassurance to residents, though the persistence of other forms of violence reminds us that sustained vigilance and community support remain essential. ## Building Hope Through Learning On a more positive note, we are pleased to report a significant increase in attendance across our training courses and qualification programmes. This growth reflects a renewed sense of hope among adults in our community, many of whom are seeking to rebuild their confidence, self-worth, and future prospects. These opportunities are not only equipping individuals with valuable skills but also fostering resilience and empowerment during a time of widespread uncertainty. IN YOUR SHOES CIO FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS for the YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2025 IN YOUR SHOES CIO Contents Page No Charity Details Accountants Report Income & Expenditure Account Balance Sheet IN YOUR SHOES CIO Reference and Administrative Information Principal Activity Provision of a community hub to support local residents Charity registration number." 1189145 Address 100 Moss Lane Litherland Liverpool L21 7NJ Tel." 07969 431043 Officials Trustee Trustee Trustee & Chairperson Lisa Goldsmith Janette Ball Mark Spanner Accountants Fosters Accountants Black Horse Chambers 231 Elliott Street ryldesley. Manchester M29 8DG Bankers Barclays Manchester 2 Leicester LE87 288 Page 1 IN YOUR SHOES CIO ACCOUNTANTS REPORT for the YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2025 In accordance with instruclions given to us we have prepa￿d, without carrying out an audit, Ihe Accounts of the above-named for the year ending 31st March 2025 from the books and vouchers. information and explanations afforded us by our Glienl. Black Horse Chambers 231 Elliott Street Tyldesley Manchester M29 8DG Fosters Accountants Chartered AGcounlants Tel." 01942 887666 August 2025 Page 2 IN YOUR SHOES CIO INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT for the YEAR ENDING 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 INCOME Grants Steve Morgan Foundation John Moores Foundatton Comnpunily Foundat￿n PH Holl Foundation Ralhbone Tudor Trusl Henry Smith Donat￿nS 4, 167 37.125 10.000 32,000 15.000 2.800 101,425 67. 167 OTHER INCOME Recycling Revenue 823 1, 103 67,989 102.528 less EXPENDITURE Wages Penstons Welfa Events & Excutsions Rent 45,525 475 58,512 519 17,868 5.155 2, 750 2. 145 2,666 3.795 2.270 1, 102 715 14,542 2.4T9 Water & Waste 1,620 1.825 3,525 1.356 925 Heal & Lwhl Travelling Expenses Hub RefUthShn￿nt Costs Telephone & Inlemel publ￿ Liability Insurnnce Accountancy Bookkeeping & Payroll Websile & Computer costs Advertising, Postage & Stalinry Volunleer Expenses Stsnty Expenses Disposal OfF￿adAsSetS Deprecialtion 790 1. 182 540 7, 128 414 420 2.076 186 207 3.182 745 3,650 402 218 275 90.960 97.224 SURPLUS (DEFICID for the YEAR 5.304 Page 3 IN YOUR SHOES CIO BALANCE SHEET as at 31st MARCH 2025 2025 2024 FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 880 880 1,098 1.098 CURRENT ASSETS Bank 8alance 5. 129 5. 129 37,432 37,432 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade Creditors & AGcruals PA YE/NI & Pension Contributions 4.700 11,988 16,088 11,899 13, 739 25,638 hlET CURRENT ASSETS/(UABILITIESJ (10, 959) 11,794 10,079 12,891 RESERVES Rese￿eS b/twd Movement in the Year 12,891 22.970 7, 587 5,304 10.079 12,891 Page 4 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of In Your Shoes On accounts for the year ended 2024 Charlty no (If any) 1189145 Set out on pages remein r to include the ge riu era ofa li I report to the trustees on my exam,inatÈon of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trusv) for the year en Responsibillties and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordan￿ with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the appli(xble Directions given by the Chaiity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confitm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ wtth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord, with the acco.unting re I have rKJ concems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examEnation to which attention should be drdNvn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accourlts to be reached. . Please delete the words in the brackets rfthey do not apply. Date: IS S6f gffl2C Independent examiner's statement rds Signed: Name: Relevant professional qualificatlon(s) or body (if any): Address: 16 fhy4)HHrtrff Court< kY7HI¥M £f 4MfjN/e£ Pyk IL 13 Sept 2025 15:11:58 Lancashire IER Octo England