OLDHAM INSPIRING YOUTH
31[st ] July 2025
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Contents
| REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES | 3 - 6 |
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| INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT | 7 |
| 12 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST JULY 2025 | 8 |
| BALANCE SHEET | 9 |
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Reference and Administration Details
Registered Charity Number: 1190867 Principal Address: 31 Lakeside Rise Higher Blackley Greater Manchester M9 8QF
Trustees:
The following have been trustees for the whole of the reported period and to the date of approval of this report:
Margaret Mongan Chair Mohammed Dilwar Hussain Treasurer Nazma Begum Secretary Harmony Steward Trustee Constance Grayson Trustee
Bankers: Barclays
Independent examiner:
Third Sector Support Solutions Ltd, 87 Windmill Avenue, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7AH
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Chairman’s Report
I would like to place on record my thanks to all the trustees for their continued hard work and dedication over the past year. Their commitment has enabled Oldham Inspiring Youth to remain focused on delivering projects that directly benefit our community, particularly those affected by financial hardship and social isolation.
The cost-of-living crisis continues to place strain on many families. In response, our programmes have provided opportunities for young people and families to engage in meaningful activities, build confidence, and strengthen community connections.
During the year, we secured funding to expand our services. Girls-only physical activity sessions, led by female coaches, have promoted inclusion and wellbeing. Our summer holiday programme, supported by Comic Relief, offered accessible play, sports and social opportunities for children and families. Family-friendly sports sessions have continued to encourage active lifestyles and positive parent-child engagement. In addition, our community fridge project has grown, ensuring food and support services remain accessible to those most in need.
Volunteers remain central to our work. We were pleased to receive funding to recognise their contribution through shared activities and branded team t-shirts, strengthening identity and retention. Efforts to sustain and expand our volunteer base have further enhanced our ability to support young people across Oldham.
Looking ahead, Oldham Inspiring Youth remains committed to helping our community thrive. With the dedication of trustees, volunteers and partners, we will continue to build on our successes and extend our reach across Oldham.
Treasurers Report
This fiscal year, Oldham Inspiring Youth has continued to operate within its means, ensuring that all grants and donations are used effectively to support our community.
Grant Funders 2024/25
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Groundwork UK (Tesco Stronger Starts) (£1,000, November 2024) – Delivered evening Eat & Play sessions, combining accessible physical play with healthy food for families.
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TfGM (Transport for Greater Manchester) (£420, November 2024) – Supported weekly activities and sustained volunteer involvement in physically active programmes.
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Hubbub Foundation Grant (£5,000, December 2024) – Expanded the community fridge initiative, supported staffing, and continued accessible food provision.
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Stagecoach Community Fund (£1,000, February 2025) – Enabled local sports sessions to increase physical activity levels and improve health among children and young people.
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Action Together Community Investment Grant (£993, February 2025) – Delivered free community activities for young people, encouraging physical play, social connection and wellbeing.
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Zuto Community Fund (£1,140, May 2025) – Supported ongoing family-friendly sports sessions, encouraging active lifestyles and positive parent-child engagement.
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ESC Lottery Fund (£10,039, June 2025) – Delivered girls-only physical activity sessions in Oldham, led by female coaches, promoting confidence, inclusion and wellbeing.
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Comic Relief (£9,814, June 2025) – Provided inclusive multi-week summer holiday activities, offering accessible play, sports and social opportunities for local children and families.
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Action Together Community Investment Grant (£496, June 2025) – Recognised and supported our volunteers through a group meal and new branded team t-shirts, strengthening identity and retention.
Oldham Inspiring Youth remains committed to financial stability, operating solely on the funds we receive through grants, sponsorships and donations. This approach ensures that we continue to deliver impactful projects while maintaining long-term sustainability. We will persist in seeking funding opportunities to further support our community and expand our reach.
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Oldham Inspiring Youth Report of The Trustees 31[st ] July 2025
The trustees are pleased to present the report on activities and projects of Oldham Inspiring Youth for the period to 31[st ] July 2025.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Oldham Inspiring Youth is an unincorporated association, the aims and objectives are outlined in the association’s constitution. The Objects of Oldham Inspiring Youth are the deliver sport and physical activity sessions within Oldham.
GENERAL REVIEW
Oldham Inspiring Youth deliver Physical wellbeing programmes in communities across Oldham. These programmes are delivered to all genders, ages and ethnicities working in partnership with key organisations to identify those in need and get them the support they need.
RESULTS OF ACTIVITIES
The financial results of our activities are enclosed in the attached statement. Thanks to the generous support of our grant providers, Oldham Inspiring Youth has continued to deliver a wide range of sports and community programmes, positively impacting children, young people and families across Oldham.
During the year, our initiatives have promoted inclusion and accessibility by engaging participants from diverse nationalities and faith backgrounds. Girls-only physical activity sessions, led by female coaches, have supported confidence and wellbeing. Family-friendly sports sessions have encouraged active lifestyles and strengthened parent-child relationships. Our summer holiday programme, funded by Comic Relief, provided accessible play, sports and social opportunities for local children and families. Evening Eat & Play sessions combined healthy food with physical activity, ensuring families could benefit from both nutrition and recreation.
The community fridge, supported by the Hubbub Foundation, has expanded to provide essential food and hygiene products to local residents, with strong backing from local businesses sustaining the project. Volunteer recognition funding has further strengthened our team identity and retention, ensuring that our volunteers remain at the heart of our delivery.
We remain committed to financial accountability, ensuring every grant is fully utilised for community benefit. Income and expenditure remain balanced, as we only spend what we raise or receive through grants. Every pound in our account directly supports our projects, strengthening our impact and sustainability.
RESERVES POLICY
In order to make judgement of the amount of reserves Trustees have considered the risks in respect of expenditure, unrestricted income, and where appropriate restricted income and where funds can only be realised by the disposal of a fixed asset. Also taken into consideration are any external identified potential major risks to income and expenditure during the year under consideration.
Oldham Inspiring Youth is currently dependant on funding to sustain its activities, as earned income alone would not allow it to continue operating. This means that if there were to be a gap in funding it is likely that Oldham Inspiring Youth would have to close down. To avoid closure if funding difficulties were to happen, the board of trustees has agreed to keep a certain level of financial reserves to ensure that main operations can continue for a period of twelve months.
The level of reserves are calculated and monitored every six months by the board of trustees.
_____ Margaret Mongan, Chair On behalf of the board of trustees
Date: 31 October 2025
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Oldham Inspiring Youth Independent Examiners report on the Accounts for the year ending 31[st] July 2025
The Charity trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”)
The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this period under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to:
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Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act
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To follow the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the act and
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To state whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general direction given by the Charities 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 the 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.
In connection with our examination, no material matters have come to our attention which gives us cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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The accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, or
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The accounts did not accord with the accounting records, or
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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 the independent examination.
We 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.
Signed:…………………………..
Date: 31 October 2025
Third Sector Support Solutions Ltd
87 Windmill Avenue Grimethorpe Barnsley South Yorkshire S72 7AH
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for the period ended 31st July 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
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| INCOME | |||
| Fees | - | - | |
| Fundraising | 680 | - | - |
| Grants | 29,902 | 37,185 | 30,485 |
| Other | 0 | - | - |
| TOTAL INCOME | 30,582 | £37,185 | £30,485 |
| EXPENSES | |||
| Equipment | - | 880 | |
| Fundraising expenses | - | 1,000 | |
| Governance costs | 945 | 1,512 | 510 |
| Sanitary cleaning equipment | - | - | |
| Postage, printing, and stationery | - | 211 | |
| Subcontractor expenses | 17,370 | 18,491 | 20,575 |
| Volunteer expenses | 215 | 1,078 | 1,069 |
| Venue Hire | 9,945 | 8,505 | 1,500 |
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| Total Expenses | £28,475 |
£29,586 |
£25,745 |
| NET INCOME | £2,107 | £7,599 | £4,740 |
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BALANCE SHEET for the period ended 31st July 2025
| Assets | Assets | ||||
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| Category | Assets (£) | ||||
| Equipment | 7,441.48 | ||||
| Oldham Inspiring Youth | 7,754.98 | ||||
| Total Assets: | £15,196.46 | ||||
| Liabilities | |||||
| Category | Liabilities (£) | ||||
| Total Liabilities: | £0.00 | ||||
| Assets - Liabilities: | £15,196.46 | ||||
| Capital | |||||
| Category | Capital (£) | ||||
| Capital | £15,196.46 | ||||
| Total Capital: | £15,196.46 |
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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a. Ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records that comply with the charities act 2011
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b. Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Charities Act 2011 and Charities SORP FRS102 (issued October 2019).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 27 May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Margaret Mongan, Chair On behalf of the board of trustees
Date: 31 October 2025
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