2025-06-30-accounts - Family Unit Trust

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Registered Charity Number 1190524

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Financial statement Year ended 30 June 2025

Contents	Page
Charity information and professional advisers	3
Trustees’ report	4
Independent Examiner’s Report	5-6
Income statement	7
Statement of financial position	8-9
Notes to the financial statements	10-15

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Charity Information Year ended 30 June 2025

Registered charity name	FAMILY UNIT TRUST	FAMILY UNIT TRUST
Charity number	1190524
Registered office	Unit 63
	Cariocca Business	Park
	Sawley Road
	Miles Platting
	MANCHESTER
	M40 8BB
	Dr. Idongesit	Favour	Owolabi
	(Chair)
Trustees	Lorraine Staton
	Adaobi Yvonne Omobogie
	Ayomide Success Oduola
Accountants	Adewale Solomon Odegbesan
	FCCA, MSc, BSC
	Gramosol Limited
	53 Horse Chestnut Drive
	Manchester
	M9 7FU
Bankers	Unity Trust Bank plc

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Trustees’ Report

Year ended 30 June 2025

About Us

Family Unit Trust provides a range of cancer support services for members of the public, in particular but not exclusively amongst members of BAME communities.

Trustees

The following person served as trustees during the period:

Dr. Idongesit Favour Owolabi (Chair)
Lorraine Station
Adaobi Ynonne Omobgie
Ayomide Success Oduola

Our Objects

The objects of the CIO are;

The relief of sickness and the preservation and protection of good health for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively amongst members of the BAME community, by:

a) undertaking activities and events to provide information and raise awareness of the nature, causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of all forms of cancer with the aim of promoting early diagnosis and cure;
b) providing practical assistance, support, services and items of equipment, both directly and through the provision of grants of financial assistance, to people affected by cancer;
c) promoting research into all forms of cancer, the useful results of which will be published for the public benefit.

In planning and executing the activities during the year, the trustees ensured that the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission was taken into consideration.

Dr. Idongesit Favour Owolabi

Chair

TRUSTEE’S OVERVIEW OF OUR CHARITY 2025

Arnold Clark Community Fund

Thanks to support from Arnold Clark, we were able to provide essential food support to individuals and families across Manchester affected by cancer. Many of those we helped were also facing poverty, isolation, and serious hardship. This funding enabled us to deliver food parcels and essentials through our volunteers, easing the burden on vulnerable people during a critical time. It helped reduce isolation, improve well-being, and ensured that families in need were treated with dignity and care.

Cash for Kids

Support from Cash for Kids allowed us to provide nutritious food and snacks to children during the school holidays — a time when many families in our community struggle to meet basic needs. This funding helped us ensure that children had consistent access to meals, stayed active and engaged through our holiday sessions, and felt supported in a safe and welcoming environment.

Neighbourly – Pret Foundation (Employability & Training)

Through Neighbourly, funding from the Pret Foundation supported our employability and training work. This helped us deliver skills-based sessions, confidence-building workshops, and one-to-one support for people affected by cancer who were looking to return to work or gain new opportunities. The support made it possible for individuals facing hardship to access tailored guidance, improving their long-term prospects and financial stability.

Neighbourly – Lidl (Food Support)

Support from Lidl, via Neighbourly, enabled us to provide essential food supplies to vulnerable families in our community. Many of those helped were experiencing food insecurity due to illness, low income, or crisis.

This funding allowed us to expand our food support services and reach more people in need with dignity and care.

Manchester Active – Major Sponsor

Manchester Active, through funding from Manchester City Council and the Department for Education, has been one of our major sponsors — supporting our children’s activity programmes throughout the year, including during summer, Easter, Christmas, and half-term.

Their continued partnership has enabled us to run free, inclusive sessions for children from lowincome and vulnerable families. These activities have helped children stay active, build confidence, and feel supported during school holidays.

Thanks to this support, we’ve been able to reach more families and provide safe, engaging spaces where children can thrive, especially during periods that are often financially and emotionally challenging.

Forever Manchester – Comic Relief Summer

Programme

Funding from Forever Manchester, through Comic Relief, helped us support children who were not eligible for free school meals or other benefits during the 2025 summer play scheme.

The fund aimed to improve access to food and holiday activities for school-aged children (up to Year 11), and our project focused on ensuring no child was left out due to eligibility barriers. Support from this programme allowed us to expand our summer offer, providing food, creative activities, and structured play in a safe, welcoming environment, especially for children who would otherwise go without during the school holidays.

We Love Manchester Charity – Donation via

Former Lord Mayor Yasmin Dar

We received a generous donation from We Love Manchester Charity, facilitated through the support of former Lord Mayor Yasmin Dar.

This contribution helped us provide direct support to families facing hardship, including food, small essentials, and wellbeing support during a particularly difficult time.

Sport England

Support from the ESC Lottery Fund and Sport England enabled us to deliver inclusive sports and physical activity sessions, helping children and young people in our community stay active, healthy, and connected.

This funding strengthened our ability to engage participants of all abilities, promote wellbeing through sport, and create safe, accessible spaces for play, movement, and team building.

MACC – Core Cost Support

We received core cost funding from MACC, which helped cover essential operational expenses such as utilities, rent, and other overheads.

This support ensured the continuity of our services by helping us manage day-to-day costs and focus more of our energy on delivering frontline support to the community.

Groundwork UK

Through Tesco funding, Groundwork UK supported our food provision for children, helping us provide healthy meals and snacks during activity sessions and school holidays. Additionally, through Comic Relief, we received support for employability, counselling, and hardship relief. This enabled us to offer one-to-one support, CV help, wellbeing sessions, and emergency aid to individuals and families in crisis.

Together, this funding allowed us to meet both the practical and emotional needs of the people we serve.

Forever Manchester – Stagecoach Community

Fund

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Through the Stagecoach Community Fund, managed by Forever Manchester, we received funding to support our community foodbank.

This helped us provide essential food parcels to families and individuals facing hardship, including children and those affected by illness or low income. The support strengthened our ability to meet rising demand and continue offering dignity and relief to those most in need.

Co-op Food Group

We received support from the Co-op Food Group to help stock our community foodbank with essential items.

This funding allowed us to provide nutritious food to families and individuals experiencing hardship, helping to reduce food insecurity and support the health and wellbeing of our community.

Peninsula – Commission Redirected as Donation

During the year, our founder was offered a commission payment by Peninsula as a result of a successful referral. She was given the option to receive £500 into her personal account or direct £849 to the charity.

She chose to donate the full £849 directly to the charity’s account, allowing the organisation to benefit from the full amount. This contribution has been recorded as income and used to support our charitable activities.

We are grateful for this selfless decision, which reflects the deep commitment of our leadership to the mission and sustainability of the organisation.

Dr. Idongesit Favour Owolabi

Chair

Independent Examiner’s Report

To the trustees members of FAMILY UNIT TRUST

I report on the accounts of Family Unit Trust, for the year ended 30 June 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 13.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
b) to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

Our 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 such explanations from you as trustees concerning any 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, no matter has come to our attention which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Adewale Solomon Odegbesan FCCA, MSc Salford, BSc

GRAMOSOL LIMITED

53 Horse Chestnut Drive Manchester

M9 7FU

Date: 20 July 2025

Income Statement For the period ended 30 June 2025

Income: Note Income from charitable activities: Operation of the charity 2 Income from other trading activities: Other charity activities Total income Expenditure: Administrative costs Operation of the charity 3&4 Costs of generating funds Other charitable activities 5 Governance costs Other governance costs 6 Total expenditure Net income/(expenditure) and net movement in funds for the year Reconciliation of funds Total funds b/f (6455-4236) Total funds carried forward		2025 113,907 0 113,907 (81,330) (6,675) (3,262) (91,269) 22,638 2,219 24,857		2024 73,937 0 73,937 (63,748) (6,180) (617) (70,545) 3,392 3,063




				6,455

The notes on pages 9 to 13 form part of these financial statements

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

FAMILY UNIT TRUST Statement of Financial Position As at 30 June 2024

2025 £ 24,857 - 24,857 (800)	2024 £ £ - 1,300 5,655 6,955 (500) 24,047 24,047 5,046 19,000 24,046 - - 24,047	- 6,455 6,455 5,878 577 6,455
24,857 (800)	6,955 (500)
	-


		6,455

Dr. Idongesit Favour Owolabi

Chair

Approved by the board on 20 July 2025

The notes on pages 9 to 15 form part of these financial statements

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 30 June 2025

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a. Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2022) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102).

Family Unit Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

b. Judgments and estimates

The trustees have made no key judgments which have a significant effect on the accounts. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next reporting period.

c. Going concern

The trustees have reviewed the charity's forecasts and projections considering the current high inflation in the Country. The trustees are confident that the charity can fulfil its commitments to its beneficiaries for the period ending 30 June 2025.

d. Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are grants and donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.

e. Income

The Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.

Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 30 June 2025

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Income received in advance of a provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria for income recognition are met.

f. Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings:

Expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
Finance costs include all interest and other costs the charity incurs in connection with the borrowing of funds.

g. Tangible fixed assets

All expenditure of a capital nature on development work overseas is expensed as incurred, while tangible fixed assets in the UK costing more than £100 are capitalized and included at cost, including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated to write off the cost by equal annual instalments over their expected useful economic lives as follows:

Freehold land and buildings	Nil
Computer infrastructure	5 years
Computer equipment	4 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	4 years

Impairment reviews are conducted when events and changes in circumstances indicate

that an impairment may have occurred. If any asset is found to have a carrying value materially

higher than its recoverable amount, it is written down accordingly.

h. Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount

offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

i. Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

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j. 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 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.	Income from operation of the	30 June 2025 30 June 2024
charity
		£ £
Donations receivable		250 -
	Grants receivable	113,657 73937
		113,907 73937

2b. Grants receivable

The Neighbourly Foundation	8,730 -
Manchester (Forever Manchester)	1,000 -
The Coop Food Group	500 -
Sport England -ESC lottery Fund	12,500 -
MCRactive	8,320 7,680
MCRactive	8,320 2,160
MCRactive	2,500 2,080
Forever Manchester	10,000 10,000
Forever Manchester	10,000 -
Manchester City Council	5,000 -
Groundwork UK	4,625 -
Bauer Media's Cash for Kids	1,500 3,000
Salford Community	- 2,000
Postcode Neighbour	- 16,230
MCRactive	2500 640
MCRactive	2,800 540

MCRactive MCRactive MCRactive MCRactive MCRactive MCRactive MRCactive MRCactive Nurturing Foundation Stiching Anton Jurgens Funds Salford Community Arnold Clark Automobile TOTAL	2,800 2,500 2,500 4,862 20,200 - - - - - - 2,500 113,657	1,920 480 3,680 920 2,210 2,210 2,500 2,500 1,025 5,662 2,000 4,500 73,937

FAMILY UNIT TRUST

Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 30 June 2025

Project Cost/Support cost	30 June 2025	30 June 2024
	£	£
Coaching Cost	42,431	-
Volunteering Cost	2,465	-
Other Cost	924	-
Hire of Venue	11,880	-
	57,701

FAMILY UNIT TRUST
4.Administrative costs	30 June 2025	30 June 2024
Office rent	8,742	-
Project Training and development	4,199	1,683
Support costs	2,945	2,315
Printing and stationery	2,056	1,140
Telephone and broadband	1,681	1,363
Local travel	889	2,070
Insurance Cost	3,114	-
	23,629	8,571

FAMILY UNIT TRUST 4.Administrative costs 30 June 2025 Office rent 8,742 Project Training and development 4,199 Support costs 2,945 Printing and stationery 2,056 Telephone and broadband 1,681 Local travel 889 Insurance Cost 3,114 23,629	FAMILY UNIT TRUST 4.Administrative costs 30 June 2025 Office rent 8,742 Project Training and development 4,199 Support costs 2,945 Printing and stationery 2,056 Telephone and broadband 1,681 Local travel 889 Insurance Cost 3,114 23,629	FAMILY UNIT TRUST 4.Administrative costs 30 June 2025 Office rent 8,742 Project Training and development 4,199 Support costs 2,945 Printing and stationery 2,056 Telephone and broadband 1,681 Local travel 889 Insurance Cost 3,114 23,629	30 June 2024 - 1,683 2,315 1,140 1,363 2,070 -
			8,571
5.Costs of generating funds Advert and promotion Other trading costs Staff cost Bank charges 6.Governance costs Professional fee Accountancy fee Insurance cost	30 June 2025 £ 3,542 1,912 1,130 91 6,675 30 June 2025 £ 2,462 800 0 3,262	30 June 2024 £ 560 - 5,504 116
		6180
		30 June 2024 £ - 500 117
		617

FAMILY UNIT TRUST’s Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 30 June 2024

7. Cash at bank and in hand 30 June 2025 30 June 2024 £ £ Bank 24,857 1,300 Cash - - 24,857 1,300

30 June 2024 Creditors – Amount falling due 30 June 2025 £ within one year £ 500 Trade creditors 800 Other creditors - - 500 ~~800~~

8. Creditors – Amount falling due

9. Total funds carried forward

01 July 2024 Incoming resources Outgoing resources 30 June 2025 Restricted funds 6,455 113,907 90,969 29,393 Unrestricted funds (4236) - 300 - 2,219 113,907 91,269 24,857 Total charity funds c/f