HOPEWELL
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
Registered Charity No. 1189235
HOPEWELL
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CONTENTS TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS |
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Report of the trustees for the Period Ended 31[ST] March 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Structure, governance and management
The Charity is a registered charitable incorporated organisation and is constituted under a trust deed dated 28[th] April 2020.
Reference and administrative information
Charity Name: Hopewell Charity Number: 1189235
Trustees
Josephine Ekwubia Hopeton Hyde Muhammad Nazar Shamsun Saleem-Ullah Marjorie Hyde Anna Kril Robina Asif Shazia Ullah Altaf Hussain Nighat Butt Shahnaz Akhtar Raja Heather Frynka Adeela Rathore
(deceased September 2024) (resigned 27 November 2024)
(resigned 27 November 2024) (resigned 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024) (appointed 27 November 2024)
Principal Office Woodville Family Hub Shirley Road Manchester M8 0NE
Independent Examiners
Hilton Jones Ltd Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL Bankers Nat West Bank Plc Cheetham Hill Manchester M8 5NW
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Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are:
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To relieve sickness and preserve health with a particular focus on communities who are marginalised by reason (primarily, but not exclusively) of age; disability or long-term illness; ethnicity, language or culture; gender; or education.
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To promote racial harmony for the public benefit by advancing education and raising awareness about different racial groups to promote good relations between persons of different racial groups.
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To advance the education of the public in the subject of health and wellbeing.
A review of our achievements and performance: How our activities delivered public benefit
Hopewell is a participant led charity working with people of North Manchester to improve their wellbeing in wider terms. In recent years the North Manchester wards have changed by the local authorities therefore we extended our reach to people in Ancotes. We connect individuals/families to agencies/communities to access information that empowers them to increase their confidence, that improves their resilience and overall well-being.
Over the past 12 months, Hopewell has continued to positively impact on the lives of residents in North Manchester. Our services reached 400 people directly, with broader engagement through community events reaching over 1,000 residents. We focused on improving well-being, supporting life skills, and the cost-of-living challenges experienced by marginalised communities.
Kinds of impact.
Well-being - Our services enhanced the well-being of participants.
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Better connected: 240 service users, 25 carers, and 18 volunteers reported feeling more socially included.
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Better informed: 300 service users and 6 volunteers said they are now aware of services that improve overall wellbeing.
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Increased confidence: 110 service users, 8 volunteers, and 12 carers confirmed improved confidence in managing their lives.
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Increased resilience: 300 participants reported improvements in managing long-term health conditions and coping with daily challenges.
Amir, shared: “By coming to the wellbeing sessions and exercises, I have managed to come off my medication and reversed my diabetes.”
Cost-of-Living Support
Hopewell supported 120 residents, including 40 older people and their families, to access financial and practical support. Residents reported being better informed, more confident in accessing services, and better connected with support networks.
Hana said, “Hopewell community hub gave me respite from the worry of feeding and clothing my kids. I got help with my debts and bills. I can breathe now.”
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- Unpaid Carers Support 30 unpaid carers supported:
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96% became more aware of their rights
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85% received a carer’s assessment in the past year
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80% valued our language support tailored to their needs
Uzma, carer for mother living with dementia, reflected: “I feel so calm after my massage; it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself, and that’s because of you!”
Life Skills and Learning
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18 South Asian women achieved Food Safety Level 2 certification
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60 women completed Health Literacy courses
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60 women received job search and application support
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120 women improved functional English skills, including 40 learning initial English skills
Beneficiaries:
We worked with over 400 residents in North Manchester, majority in Cheetham and Crumpsall.
Our beneficiaries include;
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Men aged 55 and over, (50% South Asian, 40% disabled)
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- South Asian women (90% Pakistani) aged 25–90
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- 25 African and Caribbean residents aged 60+
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- 30 full-time unpaid carers, primarily South Asian.
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We also support 30 local families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis. Many faces longterm health conditions, poverty, isolation, and entrenched inequalities.
Staffing : 1 FT 6 PT
Freelance workers : Physical instructors, consultants, and therapists
Volunteering and Peer Support Programme - Volunteers are vital to our service delivery. They are valued and appreciated. Many from marginalised communities receive training, skills development, peer support, and ambassador roles. This programme ensures inclusion, equity, and opportunity, while embedding community knowledge and leadership within Hopewell’s services.
Funding secured 2023/26
Key Funding
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Our Manchester funding for 2023/26 to continue with wellbeing activities.
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Zurich Community Trust 2022/25
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North Manchester Locality Partnership (Cares)
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Awards for all (National Lottery Community Fund)
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Cost-of-Living Grant Programme 2024-2025 MCC Public Health
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Age Friendly Manchester Social Connection for 55 +
There are also small grants from our partner organisation for collaborative work/ project such as Jigsaw Home, BHA for Equality etc described in our account. The Household Support Fund and Community Health Equity Manchester (CHEM) are given by the local authorise to
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Manchester Community Central (MACC) to be distributed by the registered and approved organisations, to be allocated as one off payment to the service users of the organisations meeting the criteria set by the funding bodies. Hopewell is one of the registered and approved organisations within the city of Manchester.
The additional activities that address isolation & financial hardship are provided within the Community hub such as chat and craft, games and sewing or knitting and painting are most popular though there is no onus on anyone to do anything if they just want to be. The community hub. This year to combat the cost-of-living crisis we have two community hub session, one for older people and one the families.
Women’s Group
Focused on but not exclusive to South Asian Women that meets twice weekly to learn, share, and support each other. Most of these women are unpaid carers and live with long term health conditions including mental health. We have delivered sessions on women’s health such as menopause, cervical and breast screening, postnatal depression and more
Advocacy, connecting, supporting people?
Most recent example:
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Financial Hardship support
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Domestic abuse family issues that need immediate attention
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Read and translate letters, explain to content in layperson terms.
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Make appointments ie doctors, hospitals housing etc
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Booking hospital transport or book taxies
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Supporting people from eviction and preventing homelessness
Partnership:
Partnership working is central to our service model, particularly through sharing resources to deliver services. This ensures that local resources are used to the best effect. Most recent partnership is North Manchester Locality Partnership with three partners led Manchester Carers Forum. Hopewell’s role is to address the unmet needs of the cares in Cheetham and Crumpsall. We network closely with local public services, community groups and places of worship and North Manchester. We continue to collaborative not exclusive but mainly with:
Manchester City Council various departments MLCO Cheetham and Crumpsall Integrated Team Gaddam Centre Manchester Carers Forum Lifted Together Dementia Services Cheetham Hill Advice Centre Communities for All Guidance Hub Rainbow Surprise North M/c Community Partnership Rainbow Centre
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Wai Yin Welcome Centre Jigsaw Homes MCC Hosing Age Friendly Manchester Manchester Active
Financial review
Manchester City Council, Our Manchester Program funding has been extended to 2026 and with Zurich Community Trust fund two years has given us the financial stability to develop our services further. We will continue to seek and secure funding in line with our business plan (2024/26) and diversify the funding from various sources. The current partnerships bring in steady amount of funding as well as one off funding from trusts and charities.
Investment powers and policy
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, will keep available funds in an interest-bearing deposit account.
Reserves policy and going concern
The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31[st] March 2025 was £27,716 (2024 - £27,483) of which free reserves.
The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to approximately three months of unrestricted charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to respond to applications for grants and ensure that support and governance costs are covered.
Risk management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Plans for Future Periods
The Charity continues to meet its core objectives that are embedded in wellbeing, social inclusion, prevention, and community cohesion/ integration working with its community to reach people who are facing multiple barriers due to their ethnicity, age and poverty. These will be delivered in current format (stated above)
New activities
The cost-of-living crisis continue to be the focus for the activities, so we will continue with Life Skills Learning and volunteering program as well as family support services twice a week. We have outgrown Woodville in terms of space capacity so we will be delivering outreach session across the neighbourhood. Currently we have sessions delivered from the Guidance Hub and Manchester City Council Housing Office. We will increase the sessions to four times per week to meet the current demand.
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Business Plan 2023/26
Strategic priorities for Hopewell and its aspirations –
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Become more time efficient by adapting Management Information System!
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Develop our organisational structure & governess!
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Become more visible to communities and funders/commissioners!
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Extend our reach to neighbouring areas!
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Increase skills of trustees and staff
Hopewell’s Development Strategy 2025/6
We aim to:
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Evaluate development of new and existing activities
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Increase our income up to 50% further
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Extend our reach to neighbouring areas and provide activities at multiple local sites
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Improve our financial sustainability, including further developing our funding strategy
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Increase our paid staff team with specialist skills
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Recruit trustees with legal and financial knowledge and skills
Appointment of trustees
New trustees are appointed by existing trustees and serve for three years after which they may put themselves forward for re-appointment. The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of four trustees, to a maximum of twelve trustees, with no more than nine trustees due for reappointment in any one year.
At the quarterly trustee meetings, the trustees agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Charity, including investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance. The day to day administration of the Charity is delegated to the senior staff and their salaries are decided by the trustees based on the voluntary sector pay scale.
Trustee induction and training
Hopewell is a user led CIO and trustees’ are local people from diverse communities therefore the training must suit their requirements. The CIO used the guidance and tools from the Charity Commission and Manchester Community Central Websites and modifies the training that suits its trustees. They have governance training that clarifies their roles and responsibilities, legal framework of the CIO, their legal responsibilities, liability, safeguarding, commitment from them.
Newly appointed trustees have induction as soon as possible which includes; overview of the CIO, its aims and objectives, policies and procedures, introduction to staff, other trustees and volunteers and their roles as well as meeting with participants and partners.
Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charlty and of the incoming resou arKI appllc2tion of reswrlx, of thB charity for that pericxl. In preparing the finanal statements, the trustees are required to.. Sel8d suita0 accountlng principles and tkn apply them consistenuy: Observe the methods and principeS in th8 applicable charib.es SORP,. Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent". State whether applicatrAe accounting staThJards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disdosed and explained in the financial statèments" Prepare the financial statements on a wing coTh%m basis unless it 18 appropriate to presume that the Charty will Continue in business. The trustees are responsible keeping proper &x)unts'ng r8oNds that disclose wlth r&asonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and 10 6nabl8 them to gnsure that tha financial statements comply with the Chartties Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations. and the provision of the Trust deed. They are also responsib for safeguarding the assets of the chanty and tskiTrJ reasonable steps for the prevention and delecaion of fraj and oth•r irregu18ritie8. Approved by Ihg trustees on24 Novemb8r 2025 and signad on their behalf by.. Josephine Ekwubla TRUSTEE
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HOPEWELL REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1189235
I report on the accounts of the charity, for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 18.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is preparing accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
It is my responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities 2011 Act ;
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To follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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To state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, except as disclosed below, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records have in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act,
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have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: ……………………………………………………. James Hilton Jones
Date: 24 November 2025
Hilton Jones t/a Community Accountancy Service
Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham OL8 3QL
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies: (3) Charitable Activities (4) Bank Interest Other Total Expenditure on: Cost of Raising Funds (5) Charitable Activities (6) Total Net movement in funds Transfer between Funds Funds Brought Forward Reconciliation of funds Total funds carried forward (12) |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ 539 - 539 914 1,250 147,327 148,577 169,546 1,192 - 1,192 1,052 449 - 449 2,454 3,430 147,327 150,757 173,966 - - - 3,360 3,195 123,303 126,498 160,867 3,195 123,303 126,498 164,227 . 235 24,024 24,259 9,739 - - - - 27,483 40,942 68,425 58,686 27,718 64,966 92,684 68,425 |
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 12 to 18 form part of these accounts.
HopeweiL BALANCE SHEEr AT31 2025 Flx•d ass•ts: 19} 10.5&9 10,588 Tc481 ass8ts 13.4 13,4BO Dgblus Cash al Bank & in Horn Trtsl tonI a8seL¥ 447 59.608 88.115 88.881 Uabllllh¥: ritors." knKyJnls duo yogr 8.785 1110 N8t rnt as8•tsiy 14Uts88 2,Ll96 54.945 Totol awet81g$1 68.425 Totsl ii•f 488•t• or I1*IllI•8 68,425 Th• fvnd• ofth• charlty. R8strKted in¢ome funds T4)l•l ch•ltyfvnd• {121 112) 27,718 27.483 40.942 24/112s
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 31 MARCH 2025
| Net movement in funds Add back depreciation Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investment activities: Purchase of fixed assets Net cash provided by investing activities Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year Cash and cash equivalents brought forward Cash and cash equivalents carried forward |
Year Ended 31st March 2024 2024 £ £ 24,259 9,739 4,820 4,285 (319) (399) 1,675 (14,750) 30,435 (1,125) (1,928) (9,162) (1,928) (9,162) 28,507 (10,287) 59,608 69,895 88,115 59,608 |
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Notes to the accounts
1. Accounting policies
(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 1st January 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Charities Act 2011. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
(b) Funds structure
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There were 7 restricted funds (4 funders) at the year end. Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
(c) Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
(d) Expenditure Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings.
(e) Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
(f) Allocation of support and governance costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs. The allocation of support and governance costs is analysed in note 8.
(g) Costs of raising funds
Costs associated with raising funds are detailed in Note 5.
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Notes to the accounts
(h) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is charged on the following basis:
| Computers Equipment | 25% on cost |
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| Furniture & Equipment | 20% on cost |
(i) Realised gains and losses
All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their varying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.
(j) Pensions
The charity has a pension scheme in place.The charity has no liability beyond making its contributions and paying across the deductions from the employee's contributions.
(k) Charitable Activities
Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in Note 6.
(l) Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
(m) Creditors and Provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of the funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
2. Related party transactions and trustees' expenses and remuneration
The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind. Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totalled £5 (one trustee)(2023: £nil).
3. Donations and Legacies
| 3. Donations and Legacies Donations Prior Year Donations |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 31st March 2025 31st March 2025 3st March 2024 £ £ £ 539 539 539 - 539 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 31st March 2024 31st March 2024 31st March 2024 £ £ £ 914 - 914 914 - 914 |
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Notes to the accounts
| 4. Income from charitable activities Grants: Awards for All BHA for Equality MCC CHEM Fund We Love Manchester Good Things Foundation MCC Cost of living TAN cost of living Manchester Settlement Access & Inclusion Fund Manchester Active Jigsaw Homes Manchester Carers Forum Manchester Houshold Support Fund MCC: Our Manchester Zurich Community Trust Prior Year Grants: MCC CHEM Fund MCC Family Hub MCC Hate Crime MCC Food Infrastructure Glaxo Smith Kline Manchester Settlement Access & Inclusion Fund Sports England Manchester Houshold Support Fund MCC: Our Manchester Zurich Community Trust (£15,000 deferred income b/f) 5. Cost of Raising Funds Unrestricted £ Consultancy - - |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 31st March 2025 31st March 2025 31st March 2025 £ £ £ - 19,950 19,950 - 4,300 4,300 150 3,000 3,150 500 - 500 - 1,000 1,000 - 15,000 15,000 - 1,000 1,000 - 400 400 - 7,000 7,000 - 1,500 1,500 - 15,660 15,660 600 12,600 13,200 - 51,667 51,667 - 14,250 14,250 1,250 147,327 148,577 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds 31st March 2024 31st March 2024 31st March 2024 £ £ £ 125 7,200 7,325 - 10,000 10,000 - 500 500 - 3,500 3,500 9,000 - 9,000 - 1,100 1,100 - 8,504 8,504 - 46,450 46,450 - 51,667 51,667 1,500 30,000 31,500 10,625 158,921 169,546 Restricted 31st March 2025 31st March 2024 £ £ £ - - 3,360 - - 3,360 |
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Notes to the accounts
| 6. Expenditure | Household | |||
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| Support & | 31st March | 31st March |
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| Welfare | Activities | 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Expenditure on charitable activities: | ||||
| Salaries | - | 64,944 | 64,944 | 63,352 |
| DBS Checks | - | - | - | 56 |
| Travel | - | 1,311 | 1,311 | 1,112 |
| Training | - | - | - | 392 |
| Sessional workers | - | 10,492 | 10,492 | 3,243 |
| Rent & Room Hire | - | 2,506 | 2,506 | 4,076 |
| Insurance | - | 746 | 746 | 672 |
| Groceries | - | 7,257 | 7,257 | 6,315 |
| Other Travel | - | - | - | 823 |
| Household Support Fund | 14,843 | - | 14,843 | 46,450 |
| Hardship Support | 351 | - | 351 | 9,755 |
| Partner Payments | - | - | - | - |
| Events & Activities | - | 5,555 | 5,555 | 7,706 |
| Self Care | - | 1,083 | 1,083 | 35 |
| Advertising & Publicity | - | 1,648 | 1,648 | 2,400 |
| Minor Equipment | - | 1,467 | 1,467 | 665 |
| Volunteer Rewards | - | - | 739 | - |
| Gifts | - | 735 | 735 | 10 |
| Subscriptions | - | - | - | 142 |
| Volunteer expenses | - | 1,015 | 1,015 | 1,929 |
| Governance | - | 824 | 824 | 832 |
| Support Costs | - | 10,982 | 10,982 | 10,902 |
| 15,194 | 110,565 | 126,498 | 160,867 | |
| Unrestricted | 2,669 | 3,429 | ||
| Restricted | 123,829 | 157,438 | ||
| 126,498 | 160,867 | |||
| STAFF NUMBERS AND COSTS | 2,025 | 2,024 | ||
| Staff Costs: | £ | £ | ||
| Wages and Salaries | 64,944 63,352 |
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| Social Security Costs | - - |
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| Pension Costs | - - |
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| 64,944 63,352 |
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| The charity had 7 employees during the year, full and part time. | ||||
| The average number of employees,full time equivalent, analysed by function was: | ||||
| Care Services | 1 1 |
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| Management and Administration | 1 1 |
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| 2 2 |
No employee earned £60,000 per annum or more.
Along with the trustees the key management personnel was the manager.
The total employment benefits, including employer national insurance and pension contributions of the key management personnel was £37,699 ( 2024 £41,773). No employee has benefits in excess of £60,000 per annum.
| 7. Independent Examiner Fees Independent examination fees |
31st March 2025 31st March 2024 £ £ 824 832 |
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Notes to the accounts
8. Allocation of governance and support costs
| General | 31st March | 31st March | ||
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| Support | Governance | 2025 | 2024 | |
| Accountancy Fees | - | 824 | 824 | 832 |
| Refreshments | 2,588 | - | 2,588 | 560 |
| Repairs & Renewals | 192 | - | 192 | - |
| Printing, Postage & Stationery | 211 | - | 211 | 646 |
| Telephone | 1,511 | - | 1,511 | 1,375 |
| Computer & Software Costs | (50) | - | (50) | 965 |
| Website | - | - | - | 270 |
| Miscellaneous | 1,405 | - | 1,405 | 121 |
| Bank Charges | 235 | - | 235 | 215 |
| Consultancy | 70 | - | 70 | 2,465 |
| Depreciation | 4,820 | - | 4,820 | 4,285 |
| 10,982 | 824 | 11,806 | 11,734 | |
| 9. Tangible Fixed Assets | Furniture & | |||
| Cost | Equipment | Computers £ |
Total £ |
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| At 1st April 2024 | 4,444 | 17,233 | 21,677 | |
| Additions | - | 1,928 | 1,928 | |
| At 31st March 2025 | 4,444 | 19,161 | 23,605 | |
| Depreciation | ||||
| At 1st April 2024 | 1,463 | 6,734 | 8,197 | |
| Charge for Year | 889 | 3,931 | 4,820 | |
| At 31st March 2025 | 2,352 | 10,665 | 13,017 | |
| NET BOOK VALUE | ||||
| At 31st March 2025 | 2,092 | 8,496 | 10,588 | |
| At 1st April 2024 | 2,981 | 10,499 | 13,480 | |
| 10. Debtors | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Other Debtors & Prepayments | £ 766 |
£ 447 |
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| 766 | 447 | |||
| Debtors in 2025 and 2024 relate to restricted funds | ||||
| 11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Other Creditors and Accruals | £ 5,134 |
£ 800 |
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| Other Taxes & Social Security Costs | 1,651 | 4,310 | ||
| Deferred income | - | |||
| 6,785 | 5,110 | |||
| Restricted Funds | - | - | ||
| Unrestricted Funds | 6,785 | 5,110 | ||
| 6,785 | 5,110 | |||
| Deferred income comprises of grant income received in advance | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Balance as at 1st April | £ - |
£ - |
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| Amount released to income earned from | charitable activities | - | - | |
| Amount deferred in year | - | - | ||
| Balance at 31st March | - | - |
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Notes to the accounts
12. Analysis of charitable funds
| 1st April Incoming |
Resources | 31st March | ||
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| 2024 Resources |
Transfers | Expended | 2025 | |
| £ £ |
£ | £ | £ | |
| General Fund | 27,483 3,430 |
- | (3,195) | 27,718 |
| 27,483 3,430 |
- | (3,195) | 27,718 | |
| Restricted Funds: Awards for All BHA for Equality MCC Family Hub MCC CHEM Fund Good Things Foundation MCC Cost of living TAN cost of living Manchester Active Jigsaw Homes Manchester Carers Forum MCR Houshold Support Fund Sports England TGC Fund Sports England HFL Zurich Community Trust GMMH Healthy Mind MCC: Our Manchester Capital: Sports England TGC Fund Zurich Community Trust Our Manchester MCR Settlement Access & Inclusion |
£ £ - 19,950 - 4,300 10,000 - - 3,000 - 1,000 - 15,000 400 - 1,000 - 7,000 - 1,500 - 15,660 - 12,600 2,537 - 6,658 - 35 14,250 - - 4,261 51,667 2,035 - 4,314 - 11,102 - Fund |
£ - - - - - - - 5,048 (5,048) - - - - - - - |
£ (9,561) (858) (5,173) (3,000) - (1,049) (400) (180) (135) - (5,437) (12,600) (7,585) - (9,064) (28) (63,486) (572) (1,399) (2,776) |
£ 10,389 3,442 4,827 - 1,000 13,951 - 820 6,865 1,500 10,223 - - 1,610 5,221 (28) (7,558) 1,463 2,915 8,326 |
| 40,942 147,327 |
- | (123,303) | 64,966 | |
| Total Funds | 68,425 150,757 |
- | (126,498) | 92,684 |
| Prior Year General Fund |
1st April 2023 Incoming Resources £ £ 15,867 15,045 |
Transfers £ - |
Resources Expended £ (3,429) |
31st March 2024 £ 27,483 |
| 15,867 15,045 |
- | (3,429) | 27,483 | |
| Restricted Funds: MCC CHEM Fund MCC Family Hub MCC Hate Crime MCC Food Infrastructure Manchester Settlement Access & Inclusion Fund Manchester Houshold Support Fund Sports England TGC Fund Sports England HFL Zurich Community Trust GMMH Healthy Mind Greater Manchester Sport MCC: Our Manchester Capital: Sports England TGC Fund Zurich Community Trust Our Manchester |
£ £ - 7,200 - 10,000 - 500 - 3,500 - 1,100 - 46,450 588 - - 8,504 - 30,000 8 - 2,685 - 31,120 51,667 2,559 - - - 5,859 - |
£ - - - - - - - - (4,314) - - (7,564) - 4,314 7,564 |
£ (7,200) - (500) (3,500) (1,100) (46,450) 1,949 (1,846) (25,651) (8) (2,685) (70,962) (524) - (2,321) |
£ - 10,000 - - - - 2,537 6,658 35 - - 4,261 2,035 4,314 11,102 |
| 42,819 158,921 |
- | (160,798) | 40,942 | |
| Total Funds | 58,686 173,966 |
- | (164,227) | 68,425 |
Hopewell
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Notes to the accounts
- Analysis of charitable funds
cont…
Name of fund:
Awards for All
BHA Equality Good Things Foundation MCC Cost of Living
TAN Cost of Living MCC CHEM Fund MCC Family Hub Sports England TGC Fund
Sport England HFL Zurich Community Trust Greater Manchester Sport
MCC:Our Manchester Manchester Active MCC Household Support Fund Jigsaw Homes
Capital Funds
Description, nature and purpose of the fund
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to advertise, recruit & train volunteers across BAME communities to act as Peer Health Educators.
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tackling inequalities in healthcare
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Digital inclusion of minoritised communities
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to support families and older people affected by the rise of cost of living
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towards the food cost of community hub
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cost of living crisis support
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towards staff, overhead and volunteer costs
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To provide wellbeing activities improving health and fitness for women and girls from under-represented communities
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Towards the Healthy for Life project
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towards a volunteer coordinator post
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Tackling Inequalities Emergency Fund to help reduce negative impact of Covid-19 through sport
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Wellbeing Fund towards core costs
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-Mental Health & Wellbeing and Bolly fit and body scan
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Household Support Fund Round Three (disabled people)
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to support older people through the current cost-of-living crisis by offering a warm space with hot food
Sports England, Zurich & Our Manchester. These funds are fully spent. The balance represents future depreciation still to be charged.
| 13. Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total Prior Year Tangible fixed assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assets/(liabilities) Total |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2025 £ £ £ 28 10,560 10,588 34,156 53,959 88,115 (6,466) 447 (6,019) 27,718 64,966 92,684 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2024 £ £ £ 28 18,329 18,357 50,283 9,325 59,608 (5,110) 447 (4,663) 45,201 28,101 73,302 |
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14. Going Concern and Post balance sheet events
The trustees consider that there were no post balance sheet events that had a material impact on the financial statements as presented, and that the charity has sufficient funds to continue as a going concern.