TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Registered Charity No. 1193780 TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE INDEX PAGE NUMBER CONTENTS TRUSTEESANNUALREPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 10-17 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTJVE Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees present their Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 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 constilulion. the Charities Act 2011, and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (SORP FRS 102, effective 1 January 20191. Reference and Administrative Information Charitable Incorporated Organisation Name.. Trafford Community Collective Registered Number.. 1193780 Date Registered.. 11 March 2021 Trust6es during the year: Darren Morgan - Chair Sara Todd Rachel Valentine Dr. Tariq Razzaq Wesley Auden- Vice Chair Jane Dennison Deborah Hanna {resigned March 2024) {appointed March 2025) Senior Manager: Bernadette Ashcroft- Chief Executive Officer Principal Office: Stretford Public Hall Chester Road Strelford Manchester M32 OLG Independent Examiners: Hilton Jones tla Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre Albert street, Oldham Lancashire OL8 3QL TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Bankers: The Co-operative Bank plc Delf House Skelmersdale WN8 6NY Objectlves and Activities In partnership with others, Trafford Community Collective ITCC} supports, promotes, and connects the VGFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector across Trafford. Our core aims are to.. Support.. strengthen the sustainability of the VCFSE sector in Trafford. Promote: Increase awareness of the range and reach of activities delivered by the sector. Conneet.. Improve communication within the sector and engage residents with local seNice provlders. structure, Governance and Management Governlng Document TCC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by ils constitution dated 11 March 2021. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are elected annually by members at the Annual General Meeting. Each trustee serves a term of three years, after which they retire by rotation but may sland for re- elecllon. Induction and Training New Irustees receive an introduction to their roles and responsibilities, including.. Meetings with the Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Acces5 to the charity's constitution, policies, and governance documents. Allendance at staff meelings and community events. Ongoing access to sector briefings. training. alld updates on policy changes. Organisation The Board of Trustees meels bi-monthly and is responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. Day-to-day operations are delegated lo the Chief Executive Officer, supported by a central services team and project staff. TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Conflicts of Interest Trustees receive no remuneration or other benefit. Any potential conflicts of interesl must be declared at each meeting and managed in accordance with TCC'S policies. Review of Achievements and Performance Trafford Community Collective represents the VCFSE sector in Trafford and works closely with stalutory partners to identify community needs and deliver collaborative solutions. Since registering as a charity in 2021, TCC has.. Secured core funding from Trafford Council and Trafford CCG, enabling sector development. Leveraged additional income and project grants le.g. £341,000 from the National Lottery. £65,000 from Trafford Council in addition to £75.000 received in prior years, and £130,000 from GMCA}. Established itself as the 'go-lo' organisation for VCFSE collaboration, community project delivery, and grant distribution. Highlights of 2024-2025 include.. Slrengthened strategic representation on local boards (Health & Wellbeing, Localily Board, Provider Collaborative. Children's Commissioning, etc.). Expanded the neighbourhood network framework. Delivered significant community projects such as Health in Communities, Healthier Happier Me, Ageing in Place Pathfinder, Refugee and Asylum Seeker Support, and the Mental Health Network. Recruited and developed communily-based roles le.g. Violence Reduction Coordinator, School Streets Officer, Ageing in Place Coordinator, Refugee & Asylum Lead). Held our second in-person AGM (November 2024), showcasing achievements and celebrating sector collaboration. Financial Review The balance held in unrestricted reserves al 31 st March 2025 was £45.986 of which all are free reseNes. The Charity's main source of income is grant income from Trafford Council. The Trustees consider that il is appropriate lo prepare Ihe accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently, the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease. The trustees consider that the charity is a going concern. Any reliance on grant funding is managed through a flexible approach to activities and project delivery. TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Reserves Policy The Trustees aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent lo approximalely three months, core expenditure. This ensures stability, supports grant-making capacily, and protects governan￿ and support functions. Investment Policy Given the current size Df reserves, funds are held in the charity's current accounl. As resetves glow, additional accounts will be considered to maximise return without risk. Rlsk Management The Board operates a formal risk management framework to identify major risks, assess potent121 impact, and implement appropriate mitigation. Risks ar8 reviewed regularly in relation to governance. funding, safeguarding, and operations. Plans for the Future (2025-2026) Looking ahead. Trafford Community Collective will continue to.. Develop a sustainable VCFSE sector in Trafford. Strengthen engagement with residents, families, and communities of shared Interest. Lead innovation in tackling health inequalities. Influence strategic planning and respond to growing pressures on public services. Support delivery of His Majesty's Govèmmenl's NHS 10-Year Health Plan (October 2024). Expand early intervention and prevention services in line wilh the GM Live Well approach. Key priorities include.. Review the model for joint leadership across the VCFSE to ensure a diverse and dynamic approach to collaboration and the achievement of shared goals. Strengthen systems and process within Trafford Community Collective, achieving robust governance, operations and infraslructure with the charity. Expanding the Board of Trustees to ensure long-term sustainability. Responding lo Trafford Coun¢il'ts re-procurement of the VCFSE Lead Infrastructure Organisation ILIO). Building on our achievements to date lo ensure the Collective remains a trusted and influentlal partner. TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE Trustees, Responsibilities in Relation to the Financial Statements The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a tTUStees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of Ihe charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees will be required to.. Select 5Ultable accounting principles and then apply them consistently., Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP., Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.. State whether applicable accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures that must be disclosed., Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume the charity will continue. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure compliance with legal requirements. They are also responsible for safeguarding Ihe assets of the charity and laking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. By order of the Trustees Darren Morgan Chair of Trustees Date: 28th November 2025 INDII PENDENT Ek4MINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRAFFORD COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1193780 I report on the accounts of the charity, foi the ye￿. ended 31, March 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 17. Respeetive Respt)nsibilities of Truslees and Examiner The uharity's twslees are responsible foi the prepai'ation of the accounts. The Charity trust¢¢s onsider that an audit is not iEquired foi this year undei. sectioii 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity is prepai'ing ac¢ru¢d aecounls and l am qllalified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Ch411'tered CeTtified Accounlants. It is my responsibility to.. Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the g¢n¢ral Diitctions given by the Charity Conimission undei. section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. and To state whethei. particulai. mattels Iiave come to my attention. B#sis of Independent Examiners Report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. examiiiation includes a reviewof the accounting i'ecoids kept by the charity and a compai'ison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosui'es in the accounts, and seeking explanations fi'om you as trustees concerning any such matters. The pi-ocedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would bc reqiiir¢d in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts pi'esent a "tive and fair view" and the repoit is limited to those matters set out below. Independent Examiner's Statement In coillietttion with iny exainination, othei. than listed below, no mattel. has come to niy attention '. ( l) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material i'espect the requirements: to keep accounting recoi'ds have in accordance wilh section 130 of the 2011 Act; aiid to prepai'e accounts which accoi'd with the accouiiting recoi'ds and to coniply witli th¢ aLLounting requirttmeiits of the 2011 Act, have not beeii met. oi. {2) to which, in my opinion, attention shoiild be di'awn in ordei. to enable a pi'oper understanding of the accounts lo be l'eached, Signed.. Jaines Hilton Jones Hiltoii Jones tla Community Accounlancy Sei'vice Hollinwood Business Centi'e, Albert Stt'eet, Oldhain OL8 3QL Date.. 28 ' Novelliber 2025 TRAFFORD COMmVNITYCOLtE￿lVE ENT OF FINANCIA virig R YHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Incor Income and Ex endi uwe AciDu Total FunLts Total Funds Yegr Ended 31 March Year Ended 31 2025 M&rth 2024 Unrestrlctod Fund R88trl¢led Fund Further Delalls In¢omo from-. DonaliJn5 and lfjgades 72,ODD 425 72,425 313.744 385.744 425 386,169 418.070 Oihw Tradlno Aclivll￿S Total 313,744 418,070 Expondltyré on.. Raising Funds Ch¥ritableA¢tivElie$ Total 2.142 38,322 40,464 2,142 469.064 471,206 904 299.430 291,334 430,742 430,742 Nel 1￿cOme1(eXpen￿ltUr•) 31,961 Iit6,9981 185,0371 126,736 Transfers beiween funds 425 Nei movèmont lunds 31,536 1116,5731 185,0371 126,736 RBconclliaiion of funds Fur￿¥ tsr￿g￿ tomgrd Total lund8 carrlgd foyward 14,450 45,986 263,OL5 146,442 277,465 192,428 150,729 277,465 The stalemerll of financial activi￿85 inclLKIès 811 oalfjs 8nd bsses Inthe year. Al incomiro resources retsoufC¢$ expended derive frorn continuing gcbvilies. The nDtes on pages 10 10 17 forN part of Ihese atxounts. TR14FFORD COMMVNifY COiLEcnvE Ne£ SHEET AS Af 31 MA eF12 2025 2024 Notes Curr8Thtass•ts'. Debtois Cash Bl 8ank & in Harmy Total current B55¥1S 47.098 281.226 328,324 15,069 273.Q78 288,147 Credilois.. AmtyJnl$ flling duewitlin one ye8r 135.896 10.682 Nel currenlassels ￿ liab￿11￿5 192.428 277.4e5 Total assets less currenl Fabilib"es 192.428 277.4e5 Credilor8.' Amounts f£lliw theafter more one year Provisions tor11abilibes Tol81 nÈta880ts or Ilabllltl88 1W2,428 277,465 The funds of l&e Gharlty= Resirlcied Income funds 146,442 263.015 Unrestricted income fvnds 45.988 14.450 Total charfty funds 192,428 277,465 Appr{)￿d ￿ be￿¥ofthe TrustÉtrs Managetrw)tCommMtee Cha Darren MoryBn Da￿. 28th Novami*r 20 Th8 nobs on paoes 10 to 17 form partoftMes8 8ceounl& TRAFFORD COMMUNITYCOLLECTIVE Stat4mont of C•$h Flows for thè yeai ended 31 March 2025 Recondllatlon of net movemEnt ITh fund5 to rnet tash Ilowfrom ope¥atln6 actlvllle$ Year E*dod YearEndetl 31 March 31 M¥r¢h 2D25 2024 Net movement in fund5 Add back depre¢latio Ded￿cl Baill5/add back losse5 on investfflents Decrea5e/lincre3sel in stocks Decrea5e/lincrea5el tn debtor5 IntsÈase/ldecfeasel In credltors Netcash used In operallngactlvltlES 185,0371 126.736 132,0291 12S,214 8,148 114.5621 4,707 116.8Jl Cash flows from I￿V￿tment8£tlvI1Ies. Purthase 0f￿tsd astse Ntrt cash ptovidpd by in¥èstln9 actl¥ltle8 IwreaselId￿￿pasel in cash and cash eoulvaknts during the year 8.148 116,881 c￿5￿ and casheqU￿d￿n1& Lyouthtfotward 273.078 156.197 ash and cash equSvalenls ¢arrfod lorward 281,226 273,078 TRAFFORD COMMUNrrY COLLEcfivE 40 Not99 tothe accounts fortheyearended 31 March 2025 l. A￿OUntIn8poll¢leS lal Baslsof preparation èndassessmethtol8oln8 concern The accounts Ifinancial st31emEiI151 have bEen prepared Lfnder the hi5tDrical CD5t conventiDn with item5 recognised at cosi ortransèciion vèlue unless otherwise staled In the rele￿nt llole5 to Ihp5e iccounis. The financlil 5tatemeTr15 have been prep3red In accordance witli the 5tatempnl Df RecornmEnded PraEtKe.' Aicountingalld Reportlng bycharitles preparin8 thelracu>unts in accord8n￿w5lh the. Financial Reportitl8St3ndard applicable irsthe UK a￿￿ Bepuljlcof Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Flnanclal Reporting Standard appllcoble In thc Unitod Kingdom 2nd Republic of Ireland (FR5 1021 and the CharitiesAcl 2011. The charlty consiliuies a publ1¢ benefltentily35 defined by FRS 102. The trustees COn5Tder that thére ale no materlal uncertaintles 3boul the charl¢y'$3bllityto contlnue a5 a golngconcern. Ibl Funds 5truclurg Restricted funds are fund5 whi¢h are to be Lf5ed In accordance ￿t￿ Spe￿[IC restrictlDll5 imposed bythe donor ai tru51 déÈd. Therè ale 15 rÈstrltted funds. Unrp.srritied Income funds comprise those funds whkh the tiuslee5 3re free Io use far any purposp ill fUrthe[an￿Of tht charitable objerts. Uniestritttd fursds Include desigD?ied funds where the trusiee5, ai Iheir d*screilon, have reaied a fuDd fora speclflc purpose. Further dEtails of each fund are disclosed In note 15. Icl Incorne re