2025-04-30-accounts - Our Community Foundation

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Registered Charity Number 1189425 Our Communlty Foundatlon ao Trustees Report and Annual Accounts For the ar ended 30th April 2025

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Our Community Foundation CIO Reports and accounts Contents Trustee's Report Statement of Trusteeg responsibilities

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Our Community Foundatlon ao Charity Information Trustees Micheal mauri Tooze Maurisha Burte-carty Haleemah Zafar Chrlstel Rogers Saddak Miah Accountants Fintax UK Ltd Chartered Certified Accountsnts 888 Washwood Heath Road 8irmingham B8 2NB 0121784 1111 Bankers Metro Bank 85-88 High St Birmlngham 84E Registered Office Our Community Foundation CIO 314 Zellig Building The Custard Factory Glbb Street Derltend 89 4AT Registered Number 1189425

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Our Communlty Foundation UO The report of the trustees for the year ended 30 WI 2025 Introductlon The trustees present their annual rewrts and accounts for the year ended 30 Aprfl 20Z5. The board of trustees are satisfied with the perforn)antr of the charity during the year and the position at 30 April 2025 and consider the charity is in a strong position to rnntinue its activities durlng the coming year, and that the tharity s assets are adequate to fulfil it's obligations. Name. retsered office and ConstiOn ofthe dmrity The legal registratlon detslls are: Date of formation 0111112019 The Princlpal Office Is 314 Zellig Buildin& The Custsrd Factory. Gibb 5treeL 89 4AT Charity Registfdtion Number 1189425 The telephone number Is 0121667 10

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Obiertives and Artl¥ltles ofthe Charlty A summtrry oAthe objectives ofthe dmrity setoutln Itsgovemlng documert Objecllves 11 To further or benefit the residents of Birmingham. wthout distinction of sex. sexual orlerrtation, race or of polittcal, religious or other opinlons by associating together the said residents and the local authoritSes, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the Interests of social Welfa for recreatlon and leisure time occupation wlth the objective of improving the conditions of Irfe for the residents. 21 To advance in Ilfe and relieve needs of young people through: lal The provtsion of recreational and leisure time activities prowded in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve thelr wnditions of life; {bl Providing SUPF)Ort and activitfes which develop their skills. capacities and capabilities to enable them to parhcipate in society as mature and responsible indNiduals. Public Benefft thatlsprowdedby the dmrity We confirm that the Trustees have had regard to the guidan issued by the Charity Commisslon on public benefiL in deciding on the activitTes of the ao. Our Community Foundation ao The rewrt ofthe Trustees for the year ended 30 April 2025. A¢hièvements and r10mlanCe of the Chadty A revlew oAdKrltable a(tsth undertoken by the dwrity The ao earnt £238.524 in grants and donotions in the reporttng year. The CIO used £235,951 for 5tsffing, administration, consultsnry, rerrt. bills. uttlthes and marketin8 for delivery of programmes.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Summcryoythe main aCemeftts oAthe dMrityduring the 1r Note.. Afull version of our onnuol report olong with plt05 wdeos vlogs blogs ond documentaries can befound on our website.. W.OUrC0fflmnlty.0rg.uk From here you con also dick into Ours001 media pages. where content hos been put togetherand preftted by young peoplefvr young people. Re¢reatlonal Football Sessions Our Community Foundation has successfully delr¥ered weekly football sessions in Alum Rock forthe semnd o)nsecutive year, offerlng a consistent and reliable programme for local young people. Every Tuesday evening at Rockwood Academy. we provided a safe and Struttured space for young people to enjoy football. stsy active. and build p05itTrve friendship5. With a strong community response, over 90 young people slgned up to tske part. with an average of more than 60 participants attending each weeL Impact & Drfference Made 90F young people registered to the progrdmme. 60+ weekly attendees, showing strong and susiained engagemenL Sessions built fitness. disclpline. teamwork, and lIlen. Provided a safe and positive alternative to anti4ocial behaviour hotspots In Alum Rock. These se55ions continue to be one of our most indemand programme5. hlghlighting the importance of sport as a tool for wellbein& inclusion. and community Cohe5n. Hardball & Softball Crl¢ket Sesslons Cricket has become another key pillar of our youth sport offer, with weekly sessions attracttng young people across Alum Rock. Delivered at Eden Boys Leadership Academy on Mondays, 33 young people took part in 5trurtured street crlcket sessions. Activities were tailored to suit all abilFties- intluding hardball cricket using nets for adwanced players and softball cricket for beginners and younger participants. Importantly. the programme a150 SlJPPOrted stsff developmenL wlth our apprentice successfully completlng a Level I Cricket Coaching qualification. Impact & Difference Made 33 young people participated regularly in cricket sessions. Provided incluslve opportunlties for both beginners and advanced players. Helped Improve physical fitness, teamwork. and SkKirting confidence. Bullt sustsinability by developing new coaching capacity through apprenticeships. This project is Strengthening pathways into sport while ensurlng local tslent Is developed to lead fl1tu cricket programmes.

Reglstered Charity Number 1189425 Detsthed Yoqrth Work Our commitment to reachlng the hardest-treaCh young people has been a cornerstone of our work in Alum Rock. Throughout the year. our detached youth work team engaged young people in hotspot areas for anti-social behaviour. including local parks. streets. and publlc spaces. We also worked dirert OLitside schools at home times, handing out leaflets, signposling opportunities, and even carrying out door-to-door outreach to raise avRrene$5 of positive activitSes available. Impact & Difference Made 460+ young people engaged through detached youth work. young people signed up to regular sports. mentoring. and youth activities. 120+ young people signpostsd to specialist services for addttional support. Reduced anti-social behaviour by offering safe, struttured altemati¥es. Thi5 proactive, on-the-ground approach has been crucial in connecting wrth vulnerable young people. breaking down barriers. and erKouraging positive ergagement. Glrlg only Football Sessl•Ms Following a successful pilot supp)rted by Aston Willa Foundation, we launched a dedicated girls, football programme in partnership with Al-Hawa. which has quickly become one of our most exciting and empowering initiattve& The projert provides a safe. welcoming envimnment where wrls can enjoy football without pressure, judgement. or competition. 30+ girls signed up. with over 20 attending weekly se55ions. The focus has been on enjoyment• partrcipation. and tonfidenc&building rather than performance. Through our Grow Your Own approach, four female volunteers from the Community have been trained and now actively support delivery. Pathways have a150 been created into sport and leadership. with two participants progressing onto FA Level 2 and Level 3 coaching qualifications. Impart & Dlfference Made 30+ girls roglstered and 211fv attending Week session5. 4 female volunteers trained and now supportfng delNery. 2 participants prO£ssed to FA toaching qualifications. Created a saft and inciusive Spa where girfs could thrtve. build frtend5hips, and grow in confldence. This Initiative is about more than football - it is about leadership, opportunity, and showing young women thelr full potential.

RegIsted Charity Number 1189425 Holiday Camp Programme5 School holidays can be a drfffcult time for many familvds. and this year OCF onte again delivered successful Holiday Activities Fund IHAFI programmes as well as holiday camps to ensure young people had safe, fun, and meaningful opportunities during school breaks. Across the year, over 31KI young people attended holiday camps filled wlth sports, creative activities, and enriching experiences. Session5 included Muay Thai. boxin& football. orts and crdfts. team- buildin& and healthy eattng workshops. Trip5 to Go Ape. Drayton Manor. the seaside. and go-karting gave parttcipants exating new experiences. often for the first time. Impact & Difference Made 3(K)+ young people engaged acr05S school holiday progrdmmes. Supported familie5 With free childcare and enrichment opportunities. Pmmoted heatthy lifestyles. physical actfivity. and positrve wellbelng. Created safe. fun envlronments for young people to l)uild Confiden and friendshlps. These camps provided more than fun - they gave young people lasting memories, new skills, and vltsl support during challenging times. Glrls only Youth Club This year. Our Community Foundation has proudly delivered a thriving gIrlSnty youth club and mentoring programme at Naseby Youth Centre. Held *Eekty. the sessions provided a safe and inspiring space for young women to learn. grow. and connect with one anotFkr. Diverse and Engaglng Workshops The programme offered a wide variety of workshops that spoke dirert5y to the inte5t5 and needs of parkncipants. Sessions covered beauty and self-care, the impact of social media. anti-bullying strategies, healthy eatin& team building, and CV writin& alongside cOnfiden-bulldIng activities. Creative workshop5 in artsi painting. pottery, and gardening gave girls opportunities to express themselves while building rnindfulness and resllience. These se$5ions were complemented by mentoring SUPF)Ort. where particlpants received 8uidance. encouragement. and positive role modelling from trusted adults. The Impart We Made 318irls signed up to our youth club and mentoring sessions 24 gir15 regularly attended the weekly sesslons throughout the year. 9 In 10 partlclpnts reported improved confidence and self•esteem. 75% of 8lr15 felt better equipped to manage challenges such as bullyin& peer pressure, and social media influence. 33 young women created their first Cvs and practiced Interview skills. pparing them for futu education and employment pathwdys. Many participants discovered new tslents through arts and creative artivities, with some showcasingtheir work in community events.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Transforniing Loves The impart of these sessions extends beyond skills and knowledge. Girls who joined feeling shy, Isolated, or unsure of themselves have grown into confident young women ready to take on leadership roles. Parents and carers have shared stor5 of improved communication at home, stronger friendships, and increased aspiration5. Communlty Partnerships This year, Our Community Foundation has proudly delivered weekly afterschool and in-school PE multi-sports sessions at Eden Boys Leadership Aademy, supporting 54 yx•un8 people every week to be active, healthy, and engaged. A Broad Sporting Offer Through a variety of multi-SPOrt artiv(bes. young people have had the chance to try new games, develop physical skills, and build teamwork and leadership. The sessions were designed not only to improve fitne55 and wellbein& but also to nurture resilience, discipline, and confidence- qualtties that extend far beyond the sports hall. Our commitment went beyond Simp delivering se55ions. By working closely with Eden Boys Leadership Academy, we provided capacity-buildin8 support, ensuring the school is better equipped to sustain and expand its sportlng offer. This collaborative approach refiects our belief that it takes vlllage to support a chlld - when schools, charities. and cornmunttles work together. young people are given the best posslble chano to thrive. lasting Impart 54 students n¢)wtske part in structured sports activittes eath wee Teachers and stsff have benefitted from our training and partnership 5uppoIL increasing their capacity to deliver high4Juality physical education. Students have developed improved physical Irteracy, teaMIr and posrt5ve athtudes toward health and fitness. By embedding partnership worknng at the heart of this programme, we are not only enrfching the Ilve5 of youn8 people but a150 creating stronger, more 5111ent schools and communities. This year. Our Community FoundatÉon joined forces with the Aston Willa Football Foundation to deliver a targeted mentoring and engagement programme at llockwo Academy, supporting students Identitied 35 being at risk of exclusion. Through this collaboration, we have created opportunities for young people to realise their potsntral, shift their mindsets, and r&engage posittvely with education. A Hollstlc MentorlryApprDath Once a week, our team spent a full day embedded in the school, delivering a tailored programme that combined:

ReOstered Charity Number 1189425 I:1 Mentoring- personalised support helping wung people navigate challenges, build self- belief, and set goal5. small Group Workshops- inter4ctive sessions explorir4g teamworl reslllen, behaviour, and aspirations. Sports En8agemeftt- running lunchtime sports tournaments that encouraged in¢lu5ion and positive peer relationships. After-school Club- offering sofe. strurtured activrties that promoted discipline, responsibility, and healthy lifestyles. The Impact We Made Just under 30 young people benefftted from intenslve 5UPPOrt each week. Teachers reported irnproved engagemerrt, attendance. and behaviour from parbcipants. Students built stronger relationships wrth mentors, finding positive role models who encouraged them to make better choices. Sports-based activitses reduced conflict during unStructud times and gave students construrtive outlets for energy and creativity. Changlng Mlnd5ets, Unlo¢kin8 Futures This partnership showed the power of collaboration in edUcaOn and VOLrth development. By combining the aCh and reputstion of the Aston Willa Football Foundation wlth our mentoring experknse, we created a holistic programme that rt On supported young people at risk but also strengthened the school's capacity to engage with them effectively. Together. we demonstrdted that with the right suppo¢ encouragement, and opportunlties. every young person has the poten31 to thrive. Student of the Game Podwt This year. our Student of the Game Sodal Enterprise has Eone from strength to strength, empowering young people to gain valuable skills in dtgitsl media while creating inspiring content for their peers and wider audiences. Upskill1 the Next Genera A group of io young people Vre upskilled in podcasknn& filmin& editin& and social medla marketlng. Through handSn training and real-world experience. participants not only developed technical skllls but also built confidents. creativity, and teamwork. These young people took ownership ofthe pro$$- from storyboardlng and interviewing to $t-ProdUction and prOnOn gaining skills that will help them in education. employment. and beyond. Season Two Hlghlights In our se¢ond season, the team 5ucce5sfully produced and launched 10 profEssknalvquaJlty podcasts. each one filmed, edited. and marketed across our social media platforms. These podcasts gave young people a platform to Share stories. raise awareness of issues that matter to them, and showcase positive role models from across the community.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 A major highlight was the launch of the Mo Willa Podcast. hosted by Pride of Britain Award winner Mo Younis. Mo. an inspiring figure and real model. led open and powerful conversations on topics such as Aston Villa. football. health, and mentsl health. His monthly podcast not only engaged young people but also helped break down barriers to discussing wellbeing and resilience. Impact and R&ith 6LXI,O(X)+ vlewer5 on YouTube. with an estfmated 400.0(X) of them youn8 people, engaging with our content. Signlficant growth in our online followlng and brand presen, amplifying youth voices to a wider audience. Young partlclpants reported increased confidence in public speakin& digitsl media, and leadership skllls. The proSect has created a pipeline of young digital media leaders, equipped with transfetsble skills for future careers. A Plarform for Youth Vokes The Student of the Game Podcast has become more than a digital project - it is a platform for young people to be heard. to develop skills, and to inspire their peers. By blending digital CatiVIty WFth mentorship and real-life role models. we are ensuring that young people not only consume media but also shape IL Ythrth Social Artlon & Mentorln8 Thls year, Our Community Foundation has continued to place youth Vol and leadership at the heart of our vrk. empowering young people to tske action in their schools and communrtSes while providing them with the guidance and skills to thrive. Mentorfng and Workshops We provided targeted mentoring and workshop support to 33 young people, creating safe Spaces to discuss challenges, build confidence, and develop aspifations. Over the year. we delivered 12 workshop5 covering ¥itsl topics such as: Employabllty and future pathways Orugs and their mnsequences County lines awareness and prevention First ald training Mentsl health and wellbeing support These sessions not On raised avtsreness but also gave wung people praciical skllls and strategies to make positive cholos in their lives. Youth Social Adion In the Communlty Young people were also encouraged to give batk through social action prolerts. 22 young volunteers dedicated their time to maintsining our lorAI part helping improve green spa$ for the

Registered Charity Number 1189425 wider community. Through this, they developed teamworl 5nsibilIty, and pride in contributlng to their enwronment. Opening Ooors to Future Opportunitles We also partnered with Gowllng WLG to deliver an inspiring IW Dty, where 14 young people engaged directly with professionals. explored career opportunities, and recewed mentoring advi on planning for their futures. This experience gave participants a unique glimpse into the world of work and raised aspirations for higher education, traini and employment. Last1 Impact Through mentoring, workshops, volunteerin& and professional exposure, young people have grown in confidence, resilience. and ambition. They a better informed about the risks they face, rmre connected to their communitles. and more motivated to pursue positive futu. At Our Community Foundatlon. we believe that when young people are supported, listened to, and given the tools to lead, they not onty transform their own lives- they transform the lives of those around them. Brlng the Power-A Youth-Led CelebTrtloTh We proudly delivered the Bring the Power Festival Day in Birmingham. the largest Icol authority in Europe. The event stood a5 a shining example of youth-led transfomiation. placlng young people at the forefront of plannin& design, and delivery. A dedlcated team of 24 young leaders worked tlrelessly to Shape every aspect of the event. From developing ideas. crdInating logistics. and promoting the festival, to running attivities on the day Itself. young people took ownership at every stage. Their leadership ensured that the event was not only Well-ornised but also truly reflerttve of the vol$ and interests of their peers. A Festival of Youth Power The event brought together over 3ix) young people. creating a vibrant and incluslve space ftlled with actlvities, performances. and workshops. Ft provided opportuntties for connectlon. celebration, and Insplration showing the power of youth collabordtion in actFon. The festival highlighted themes that matted most to young people, induding health. Wellbei creatfvity. and communlty prlde. Impart and Legacy 24 young people gained first-hand experience in ont management, leadership. and teamwor 3(XIF participants engaged in activities that built confidence, olebrated tslent. and fostered posIIAve relatlonships. The event showcased how youth-led initiatives can strengthen communities and ampllfy voung voices at scale. For many. It was thelr first eyperience of leadin8 such a laoe publlc event- leaving them motlvated to tske on future leadershlp role&

Registered Charlty Number 1189425 A Model of Youth-Led Transfomation The Bring the Power Festiwdl Day was more than a ontroff lebration - it VRS a Statement of what young people can achieve when they are trusted. supported, and empowered. It reflected Our Community Foundation's commitment to youth leadership, and demonstrated how tollal>Jration between young people. schools, and community partners can create event5 of real impart and pride for Birmingham. The Power of Volunteers Volunteering has been at the heart of Our Communtty Foundation'5 success thi5 year. From community members giving their time and expertise to young people stepping forward to SUPPOrt their peers, volunteers have played a vitsl role in driving our mission forward. Community Volunteers We are proud to have 6 dedicated volunteers from the local community who have consistentlv supported OCF. Their contributions - whether through helping at sessions. offering mentorshlp, or assisting behind the scenes - have 5trenEthened our capacity to deliver high-quality programmes and ensure we main rooted in the needs of our community. Youth Volunteering Equally inspiring ha5 been the commr¢ment of young people themselves. 34 young people volunteered acr0$5 our programmes* gaining valuable experience while giving back to others. Thev supported delivery in weektv sessions. undertook work experience plaments, and played central roles in planning and running our youth-led Èverrts. Lasting Impact Through volunteerlng, young people developed leadership. teamwork, and or8ani5ational skills, while gaining confidence and a sense of pride in contributing to their community. Many have gone on to pursue further opportunities in education, employment, and civic en8agement, inspired by the difference they have made. Building a Culture of Giving Back At OCF, we belleve volunteering 15 a twWaY exchange: it strengthens our owdni5ation while providing individua15 especially younE people- wlth the than to grow. learn, and shine. This year has shown the incredible power of communÈty and yolrth volunteering to create change. and we are excited to continue nurturing this culture in the years ahead.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Collective Impart 2023-24 This year has been a year of growth. innovation. and community Impact for Our Communtty Foundation. Across Birmingham. we have delivered YoUtled. yOUtfOcused programmes that have empowered young people to learn new skills, stay active, and shape positive futures. Headllne Impact I,IfXl+ young people engaged across all programmes and actlvities. 460+ young people reached through detsthed youth worL with 190 signing up to regular sports, mentorin& or youth sesslons. 300+ young people participated in hollday activities and HAF progr4mmes. 90+ footballers registered in Alum Rocl with 60 attending weekly se55ions. 33 young people regularty enged in cricket. including both hardball and softball. 31 younE women signed up for our girls-only youth club, with 24 attending weekly. 30+ gids registered for our new Eirl< football initfative. with pathways created into Coaching qualifitations. 54 young people benefftted from weekly multi-SPOrt sessions at Eden Boys Leadership Academy. 30 students at risk of exclusion supported Week through our Aston Wlla mentoring programme. 34 young people volunteered across sessions* plaMents, and youth-led events. 6 community volunteers supported our work. 24 young leaders degned and dellvered the Bring the Power youth-led festival. reaching 3(K)+ peers. 10 young people upskllled in dlgrytsl media through the Student of the Game Podcast Project, producing 10 podcasts and reaching 600,00(l+ viewers online. 33 students mentored in schools, alongside 12 workshops on employability, county lines, drugs, first aid. and mentsl health. The Difference We Made Confidence & Aspirations- 9 In 10 girls at N35eby Youth Centre reported improved confidence. with dozens creating Cvs and preparing for employmenL Health & Wellbelng- Hundreds of young people aCsSed sport and fitness progftmmes, building discipline. teamworL arKJ resllien. Youth Leadership- From podcasts to festiva151 yl)ung people have led, created. and inspired their peers, showing the power of youth voice. Communlty Cohesion-volunteers. families, and partners worked with us to make Alum Rock and wider Birmingham safer. stronger, and more connected.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 Pathways & Progression- Young people gained coaching qualifications. work experience, and direct career insights, rdlslng aspirations and employability. Our Commltment At Our Communrty Foundation. we belithe in the power ofyoung people. By creating spaces where they a supported, listened to, and trusted to lead. we are not On changlng individual lives but transforming comrnunities. Together. we are bullding a healthier. safer. and more hopeful future for Birmlngham's next generation. MDnltoring The CIO provided regular monitoring for all pmiects with adequate systems and processes In place to record Impact and provide evaluation. Structure. Governance and Management The Charity is Incorporated and governed by its own Foundation constitution. The trustees have overall control and responsibiltty for policy and major decision making. Ck4r Community Foundatlon CIO The report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 April 20Z5. Other than the Trustee5 and persons connected with them there a no individuals who are lated parties. Details of transactions Wlth related parties are shown in the notes to the accounts. Thls Includes remuneration and expenses paid to Trustees. Apart from the Ilrst charlty trustees, every trustee appointment must be by resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appolntment as appointed charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for the effective administrdtion of Our Community Foundation CIO. No third party has a rtght to appoint a Trustee.

Registered Charity Number 1189425 FlnaKlal Revi Poli¢les on resenos The trustees have resolved to establish reserrfes to provide further activities. and to provlde funding for the expected expenditure for three months ahead in the sum of £18,OCM). The members of the Board of Yrustees of the Charlty during the yr ended 30 April 2025. Micheal Maurfo Tooze Mauri5ha Burte-carty Haleemah Zafar Christel Rogers Saddak Miah The members ol the Board of Tntss of the Charity at the date of the report and aCc(mM were approved we:. Micheal Maurice T002e Maurisha 8urte-Carty Haleemah Zafar Christel Rogers Sadddak Miah ldent Examlner Tahir Ya5in FCCA Fintax UK Ltd Chartered Certffied Accountsrrts 888 Washwood Heath Road Birmingham B8 2N8 0121784 1111 Our Community Foundation CIO The report ofthe Trustees for the year ended 30 April 2025. Statement of Tru5teeg Responsibilltles The Charities Act and the Companies Act requlre the Board of Trustees to prepare financial statement5 for each financial year which give a true and falr view of the state of affairs of the charlty as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficlt of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to:. select suitable accountlng policies and then apply them consistently. make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent. and- prepa the finoncial statements on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

Reglstered Charity Number 1189425 state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subjett to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. The Trustees are also responsible for maintsinlng adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable atcuraty at any time the fEnancial p)sition of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transarttons and enable them to ensu that the financial statements comply wlth the Companles Act 2(K)6 and comply wtth regulations made under the Charlties Att. They ère also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the preventlon and detection of fraud and other irregularittes. The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the trustee5' reiy)rt, and the responsibility of the independent examiner In relation to the tru5tees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that, on the frdce of the repor¢ there are no inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial 5tatement& Thts report was appr1 by the Board of Tntstees on 29th Sept 2025. Sl8ned on behalf of the dwrfvs tntstee& .J Michael Maurice Tooze Chair

CHARrrY REGISTrATION NUMBER: 1189425 Our Community Foundation (CIO) Financial Statements 30 April 2025

Our Community Foundation ICIOI Financlal Statoments Period ended 30 April 2025 Page 14 Trustees, annual report Statement of financial activiti'es stsiement of financtal postion Statement of czsh flows Notes to the financial statements 8-11

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Trustees, Annual Report I Period ended 30 April 2025 The trustees FKesent their report and the financial Statem of the charity ts the Period ended 30 April 2025. Referonce and adminlstratlve detalls Registered Charity name Our Community Foundation{ClO) Charfty reglstratlon number 1189425 Piinclpal offi¢0 314 Zellig Building, Custard F&tcry, Gibb St Dentend, &mngham Bg 4AT The trnstO8S Maurisha Rose Burtecarty Saddak Mi Christel Rc*Jers Mi¢t)a81 Marurte Twze Bankor8 Metro B8nk

Our Communty Foundation (CK)) Trustees, Annual Report Iconrfnu•dJ I Period ended 30 April 2025 Our Communty Foundation 1$ an unincorporated chaw constituted under 8 Deed of Declaration of Trust dated 01 Nov 2019. It is a registered charity wilh a charity number being 1189425 and was registered as a charity on 11 May 2020. Recruitment and app)intrnent ot new trustees would be in line with the Trust Deed and with tha consent ofthe trustees. The criteria set forthe SUrtab candidatewoull be sonEone who is sensitive to the needs and demaTrJs ofthe organisab'on. The day to day atrairn are undertaken by Basharat tPad who the founder and CEO on behalf of the trustees. All major decisions are taken colbvety by the tnjstees and all the trnstees give of their time freely. The trustees are unpaid and detsils of any related paty transactions are disclosed as applicable in the notes to the accounts. The arrangerMnts for seth.ng the pay ofthe charity's employees are the sole domain of the trustees. There are no p)Ilcies for the ndtion or trainirvJ of trustees. Rlsk revlew The Trustees have assessed the major risks to the dwrity is exp)sed, In particular those related to the operations and finan of the Trust, and are satIsfd th sYstS in pla to ffonage our expCre to the rnaior risks. The risks faced by the trust are principally operational risks from ineffectThie grant making. These risks are managed by the trustees researching p)tential beneficFaries befo granting donations. Rep back and review prOdU stre these safeguards to ensure public befft ts achieved from all grants.

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Trustees. Ann ual Report (¢onlinu•dJ I Perfod ended 30 April 2025 Structure, governance and manag•m•nt Goveming Dor#jnl The Charty is constituted as a charitable incorporated organi5ation. Goveming Boty The structure of the Charity consists of Fr¥e Trustees and one chair person. The Board of truste@s is aulhofised to appoint new Trustees to fill y&anc arising through resTrgnation or death of an existing Trustee. Organisational Managem&nt The Trustees ofthe Chaiity are legalty pOnSIble forthe overall management and control ofthe Char arKI meet regularly. Objecllves and actfvltles The Charity is constrtuted as a Charitab ino)rwrated organisation. Tho Charity'$ obj'ects and its Principal of er)cx)uragè and empcvwer the ambit)ns of the residents of Binningham, wlth a fc¢us on young peop {aged 11 to 281 supporbng them into sustained education, training and work through our personal development prtyJrarn. The CharFty is otganised so hatthe Trustees meet regutarly to manage its affairs. The Charty employees litime staff and seasonal workers. Administration of the Charity is deatt with by trustees. Stratsgic raport The following sectrons for aChievemts and perforrnan and financial review form the Strateg report of the chaiity.

Our Community Fondation (CIO) Truste88' Annual Report f¢onti>u•d) I Period ended 30 April 2025 Financlal r•vivaT The Tfustees consider that the perfomiartt ofthe Charity this year has been good. The chaiity received donation of £238.524 The charity dtstributed a total of £235,951 during the year. The natures of the distrtbutions werè in line with the constitution and objects ofthe Charity. This is in line wtth the wishes of the Trustees who wnstanty revi the efTectiveness of the Charity and approve the scope of their activities. Trustoos. re8ponsibilllles statement The trustees, who are also direcors for the purposes of company law, are resFonsible for preparlng the trustees, rewrt and the ffnancial statemerts in accordance wrth appluble law and United Kin9dom Accounting Standards {Uniled Kingdom Generalty Apted Account'ng Practice). Company law requi the chanty trustees to preparF financial stateTrnts for each yearwhith give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the Charitab company and the incoming resources arKI application of resoufGes, irlUding the inco and exFoThJiture, for that In preparing these financol statements. the trustees a required to.. select surtabl& accounting poltcies and then appty them consistenty: obseNe the methods and prinoples in the applicable Charities SORP; make judgments and xcounting estinth th are reasonabl8 and prudent stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been fo11ry4¥8d. sutyect to any material departures disclosed and eXained in the financial ststements,. Ppare the financial Staterrnts on the going nCern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will corrtinue in business. The trustees are resFonsibl8 for keeping ad4uate accounlirNJ rerdS that are sufficierrt to show and explain the charity's transactions and discl¢)se with reasonab accuracy at any timè the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial staterrents comply with the Companies Act 20C6. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonabie steps for the pyevention detion of fraLKI al other irregularities. The trustees, annu81 report and the Strateg reportwere approved on....... . ..... ............. behalf of the board of trustees by: and signed on Mthael mauri Tooze

Our Community Foundation {ClO) Statement of Financial Activities Period ended 30 April 2025 2025 2024 fund8 funds Incomo and endowments Giants Sundry ino)me Total Income ¥590 183,934 238.524 308A75 SI90 183.934 238,524 308,375 Expondlture 46 1K005 100.946 235,951 173,769 Total expernlltur 1Xfy)$ 100.946 235,951 173,769 N•t expendlttwe and nèt movement In fvnd 40,415 81988 2,573 134.606 Reconciliatlon of ftinds Totsl funds brought forw I16336) _(29.330) Totsl funds carrled forward 1166,609)_j163 936) The Statent of financi a¢tNittes Includes art gains and knsses rewnised in the year. All inco and expenditure derive from contrnuing activ$.

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Statement of Flnancial Position Period ended 30 Aprfl 2025 2024 Curront as59t 166,839 164,170 CdIto1$ . amount falling due Thhln one year (330) (234) Net Curr•nl assets 166.509 163.936 Total assets les8 Current liabilitles 166.509 163,936 Net asset 166.509 163,936 Capltal and resorve8 a86et 166.509 163,936 The corry)any was entit to exentyhm from audit under s47T of the Companies hLt 2008 relattng to small companies. The members have not requir the to otain audrt in acc(YdarKe with tK)n 476 ofthe Companies A£t 20C6. The directors acknowledge their responsibtlits for ccwnptying viith the requirements ofthe Cryanies Act wth respect with resW kn &Dn{ing recj5 arKI preparatN)n of nts. These accounts have been wepared in a0rdan ryth the wovisvs applrAble to smal c4Jmpanies sulty'ect to the smal compani8s regiw a1 in wTrth FRS102 SORP. Michael Maurice Tooze

Our Community Foundation {ClO) Statement of Cash Flow8 Period ended 30 April 2025 2025 Cash flows from operating actlvltles Net èxpenditure 1573 Ch8nge5 in.. Trade and other creditors 330 Cash generated from operations Net cash frorn operating 2,903 2.903 Cash flow8 from financlng aetivltle8 Proceeds from borrowings Net cash from financtng xtivities Nil Not Incre in cash and cash equivalents Cash and ca¥h equlvaltnts at beginning of year Cash and Cash equlval•nts at end of year 2J03 163,936 166,839

Our Communi Foundation (CIO) Notes to the Financial Statements (¢onthiu•dJ I Perfod end 2025 Gonoral Inforniation The Gharty is a publ(c benefft entity artd a registergj chaiity in England and Wale8 and Is unincory)orated. The address of the Principal office ts 314 Zeling Buikying, Custard Factory, Gibb st Deritend, Bimingham B9 4AT Statement of compllanco These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicab in the UK and the Republ of Ireland,, the statennt of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wilh the Financial ReF)Orting Standard applicable in the UK and RebI of Ireland {FRS 1021 (Charthes SORP (FRS 10211 and the Companies A¢t 2006. Accountlng policies Basls ot pr•paration The finan¢ial 5talerrents have been prepar&J on the hIstc[ ¢ost basis, as modified by the revaluation of rtain financial assets and IHbilities and lnvestffnt properties measur&J a fair value Ihrough income or expenditure. The financial staterwts are prepared in sterling, i8 the fiJnctKmal currency of the entty. Judgom•nts and koy sourc•s ol e8tlm•llon un¢•rtainty The preparation of the financial ststements did not r4uire rronagement to woke judgetrents. estimates or assurytions that affect the arnunts rep)rt&J. Fund accounting Unrestricted fvnds held by the ¢harity are funds that can be used in aXOrdan bmth the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees. Designated funds are unr6strthJ fvnds earm¥ked lry the trusts for pwtcular future project or commitment. Restrlcted fuThJs are sut4&ted to reStrK*l cfft tIr ex[dIture declwed ty the donor or through the terms of an apFeal, and frall into one oftwo sutrtrdasses: restricted income funds or

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Notes to tha Financial Statements (conllnu¢dJ I Year end 30 Aprli 2025 Accounting pollcle$ Incoming resources Atl incoming resources we induded in the Statement of financial actr¥ilEs when entitlement has passed to the charty; it is probable that economic tnèfits associated with the transaction will fl¢xi to the charity and the annt can be reliabty nasw&l. The folking specifK Folicies are applied to partr¢ular categories of Inco.. ino)n frorn donath)ns or grants És reccJnised wFEn there is evkl8nce of entitlement to the grft, receipt is Probab and ts anN)unt ¢an be rr%Ured reliabty. legacy HKome is recL>JnJsed when lpt pmbth entitlernerrt 1$ esta1Shed. income from donated goods is rrSured at the fair vdue of the goods untess this is Impractic to Ure reliabty. in whth case the value is deed frn the cost to the donor or the eslFmated resale value. Donated facilrties and seNices we reccJnised in the accounts when receNed rf the value can be reliabty measured. No ar)Unts are induded for the contriiKrt#)n of general vdunteers. in¢om from contracts for the suppty of sw¥tts is rectrJnised with the delpiery of the contrxted servts. This is Classi as unrestrK#ed fvnds unless there is a contractual requirement for bt to be spent on a parbcular purpose rerned if unspen( in whth case it may be regarded as restrthd. Re8our¢¢s expended EXrMrtUre is recognised on XfuaL8 basis as a Ik•bility is incufred. ExFenditure includes ary VAT which cannot be fvlly recovered, and classtfied under headings of the statenEnt of fina181 ivities to whh it relates: expenditure on raising funds indudes the costs of all fundraising actrvities, events, non-¢haritsble trading ivibes. and the sale of donated goods. eXnditU on charitable activitss indudes all costs incurred by a charly in undertaking activibes that further its charitable aims for the benefit of ils beneficiaries. including those support costs and costs retaling to govemants of the charity apportioned to charitsble other expenditure includes all expenditure tl)at is neither related to raising funds for the charty nor part of ts eX{dItUre on tharitable activities. l Sts are allrKaled to ewditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single &kn'vty are alkfated dir• to that ivty. Sh1 costs are apportioned belween the actf4itEs uthl)ute to on a reasonable. justifiable and consistent basts. Financial instruments Afinancial asset or a rKwla1 liabrfty is recognised onty when the charity becomes a party to the ContraUal provisiorts of the instrument Basic financial in$tnJments are initialty recojnised at the 8Th)unt rl¥able or payabbe including any transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at the settlernent value with the exception of bank loans and similar debts which are subsequenty measured at artiSed cost using the effective interest method.

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Notss to the Flnanclal Statements (¢ontlnuedJ. Year ended 30 April 2025 Accountlng Poll¢1 (¢ontinu Fln•n¢ial instruments (¢ontthu8 Current assets arKI current Ik7111 are sutwwty measured at the cash or otrEr consKleration exFedaJ to be paKI or received and not discounw. Debt are subsequenty rraSured at anKKtised cost Where investments in shares e PLEblty traw or their fair value e2n otherwise be measurèd reliabty, the investnEnt is subsequentty measured at fair value with ¢hanges in fair value recognised in income arKI exwiditure. All other such investments are subsequ8ntty measured at Cost less impairTrEnt Other financial instruThÈnts, including derpiatNes, e initially rni%ed at fair value. unless payment for an asset 1$ deferr&J beyond nomial business tenns or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which ¢ase the asset is measured at the present value of the fvture paymerts discounted at a market r of inteSt for a sinmlar debt instnjment. Other financial instnJments are 5ubsequenty nSured at frair value. with any changes recognised in the statement of financial with the exception of hedging instruments in a desonaled hedgww relationship. Financial ass that are measured at cost or arnortiS8d are reviewed for obiectsve evidence of Impalmnt at the end of each rerthing date. If there k8 ObJtiVe evidence of impalmnI. an impairment 10s5 is rewnised under the appropriate heading in Ihe statement of financial ti¥ittes in which the initial gain was rec¢>anised. For all equrty Irrnts regard of significan. and other financ1 assets that are individually siqnifwt. thege are ssed individualty for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit rk charxtsristrs. Ary reversals of impairment are recognised immediately. to the extent that the revers dops not resutt in a carying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrywig aUnt would have been had the Wnpalrrrrt not previously been recc3nised. Our Coffmunty FOU is a Charitable Inccwated orgK)n {CIOI regist8r&l in England and Wales wth the Charity CorMiissh)n. a CIO. it has no she c[ the liabilty of tts m8mters K8 limited to the artrt set (yjt in rts constitutkm. Donations and l•gacle8 2025 2024 fun funds funds Income and endowments Grants SL590 183.934 238,524 308,375

Our Community Foundation (CIO) Not•s to the Financial Statements l¢onUnu•d). Year ended 30 April 2025 Expendlture on ¢haritabl• activitle$ by fund type 2025 2024 funds lunds funds ExFendlture Staff cost Wages & salaries Stsff Pension costs ministration ExFenses Consultsncy fees Equipment DBS Costs Markets'ng Costs Event Costs Venue hire Rent 5.744 30.634 36.378 86,809 1,725 15,726 46,3C 20.908 323 3,102 15,124 5,612 3.937 86,611 31,344 229 6,738 20,320 4.227 316 9.070 1,725 5.156 34.056 10.570 12,250 20.X 323 3.(E2 14.574 5.612 3.937 10,978 3,937 Total expondliure 135,(h)5 11x1 235,951 173,769 Durin9 this year. the charlty invested signfficant funds for external c4)nsultancy SUPFM)rt. This work bmvght tcNJether our CEO, Trustees. staff team, local educators, af1d-ml importantty-young people from the coMmunrtS we seNe. The purpose was to Co-creale, produce and finalise our new fve-year strategic franmvork, ensunng it refiects the INed experience, aspirations, and needs of those in East Bim)ingham. s a result of this process. the chanty now has a clear and robust action an structured around five strategic pillars.. Youth Futures, Living Well, Real Models, Shield, and Our Place. These pillars establish Our Community Foundation as the lead youlh anchor organisation in East Bimngham. rooted in plac&ba5ed and grassroots delivery. The framework also provides a solid platfom for developing fvrther income generath)n through commisstoning and contraettjal OpportunitS. enablir¢g the organisation lo bulky a rrv)re sustainable and drverse income stream. This investment in consultancy has therefore created k)ng-temi value. ensuring th8 charity is Strateglty positioned to deliver greater impact and $lIfen for the years ahead.

CHARIIY COMMISSION FOR ENGiANO ANO WALE5 1189425 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the peilod 01-May-24 To Apr.25 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted nds Restricted lund# Endovimeni funds Total lund$ La8t r A1 Re¢ei .375 Iota or AFI) 185034 2M524 A2 Ass81 and Iiw¢stmeni s• ste table 24 A3Pg ent5 Skafl costs Wages & arleS siaft ppnsonco$ knirAsifAtion E Consdta 4744 ,378 B6.W5 1,725 15,725 46.6 .W8 323 3,102 15.124 5.612 3.Wd7 235,951 85,611 31,314 229 738 20?20 4227 316 070 &156 tO,S7ts 11¥U DBScDGL% MatAeii Even1c05 Veryje hire Reni sts 14574 5,672 Sub totsl 3.9J7 17&769 135.005 ICQ,946 A4 AtsS and knvesiment Sub to TotalpAyntent$ 135.005 It#Jg 234951 173,769 N•tofrecdpts/{payment$J . AS Transfers belw¢en funds A6 Cash lunds la* year end Gash funds Ihls yearend . J.41 134.6D 32,026 131,910 214, 163, 161509 163 CCXX R1 aecoths l&SI

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Categotles Unr¢stwict6d Ivnds Detrils Reslr6cled lund$ lo nDarest t Endowment lund$ tontE Bl Cash funds 48.389 214,899 214.099 ¥. funds funds lo e Delalls funds to near•ut Details Pundto wNc CoBt1&Wor> Detsils whkh B4 Assets retained for the charity'$ own use Details FwKl4)tAphk When B5 Liabilities trwiees fy) b8haWol 11 Ihe [ree5 Swalurtr Print Name Dale of rovat MKC CCXX R2 accTJurtslSS) 24109f202S

CHARITY COMMISSION FCf< ENGLIND ANO WALES Independenl examlnerfs report on the accounts SfrtioD A Indppendenl Examiner s Report R•porttothe trust995 Our Community Foundation (CIO) 3010412025 harlty r Ill¥nyl 1189425 S•tOLrton pa9OS I reportioth? Iru5es c¥) myeyaminaiTh oflhe of theabJ¥ rth2 Tru4"IfDrtt 8tKd 30 ri1 2024. RespMslbllW•s and ba51s of report the requKernents of the 2011 fkneprfl. I rEpNiii reydof myowinakn the Trusfsacrthmts oul uThJor 145 of Ihe 2011 Aitand in orryThJ wl yelmIaln. I We fc4knwedallhe aprab OxectK)n8 by th8 Qwnty CofflmiswM under 5ectbn 144SXbl cl the A¢ Indertht examln¢f¥ tststernent I tnyeYwbJn. thatrnmatertyl mattvTS hwe tome lo my attenlk)n ¢tylne£bon ith the exAmuknthtth gNe5 mtr L¥U5e lo befkve thai In. any m81erial rw8¢L the a¢cwnbr#J le(¥ts wer¥ Iepi in acrx(tsnce with 130 ofthe Art or I have rK) ¢£e5 aod oynè xos8 M othermattw5 in ¢ellon Wrfh thg e¥aminaD lo shtrth be iTrthi8 rtwrtki cfder to enablp 8 prryr understsnthy of thE Slgned.. &5 Relevani prole551onal quallOcthn($l ot body Irf any).. Firtax IA( Ltsj dre5S". 2NB

Se¢tion Dlsclosure ODIW LMpte Il the examiner needs to highl.'ghl maierial m811ers of concern Isee CC32. ndeperLderQ B[non o,. accounts. d¥10 and e*ninrsl. Give re brief detsils of any Ilem5 th th• exaThlnerw15hes to di%close.

CHARrrY REGISTrATION NUMBER: 1189425 Our Community Foundation (CIO) Financial Statements 30 April 2025