The Girlington Centre
## **ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024**
## **AGM December 2024**
**Call Us: 01274 547118 Address: Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NN Email: info@girlington.org.uk**
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Words from the Leadership Team Client Feedback
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About Us Client Demographics
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Overview Standards, Advancement and
Oversight
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Year In Retrospect 22
Our Team
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_**10-11 23** Year In Figures Special Thanks_ _**13-17 25** Our Impact Vision For 2024-25_
_**25** Vision For 2024-25_
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## **From our Leadership Team:**
_Our CEO, Rubina Burhan, Co-CEO, Fozia Shaheen and Our Chair of Trustees, Val Rowland and Ruby Bhatti_
We are pleased to be presenting The Girlington Centre’s Annual Report for the year 2023-2024, showcasing our continuous efforts to enhance the core services offered at our centre, including welfare advice, volunteering and community development and our out of hours service.
At the heart of our mission is our dedicated advice team who provide our core service to the local community, navigating people through the complex systems. The team’s unwavering support and tireless efforts have been pivotal to significantly impact the local community.
We are proud to report that we have continued to expand our services and improve access for everyone. This includes our advice team collaborating with our in-house Mental Health and Befriending teams to provide a holistic service, to support people with Severe Mental Illnesses and complex needs.
Our achievements this year reflects the remarkable efforts and commitment of our amazing advice team, board members, supporters, and partners, all of whom have demonstrated resilience, collaboration, and responsiveness over the past year.
## **Financial Challenges and Restructuring**
The initial half of the year (April 2023 to July 2023) presented significant financial challenges, particularly for our welfare benefits advice service. This service was sub-commissioned through the Citizen Advice Bureau but was terminated in April 2023 when the centre lost approximately £98,000 of funding. This had a detrimental impact on our service delivery for advice and on staffing.
In response, we restructured our service model to prioritize support for vulnerable users, including the elderly and the less-abled. This allowed us to continue to develop and maintain our core services. While we had to reduce drop-in services due to increased demand, our advice team worked diligently to ensure that benefits and immigration assistance remained accessible through two-day telephone advice, face-to-face appointments, and home visits when necessary. These adaptations allowed us to maximize our limited resources while addressing the urgent needs of our service users.
## **New Funding and Collaborative Partnerships**
From July 2023 to March 2024, we secured funding from the Big Lottery to address the cost-of-living crisis and support the rising demand for our services. Additionally, we partnered with the Integrated Care Board (ICB) to maintain and diversify our offerings
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from April 2023 to March 2025, enabling us to respond
effectively to emerging community needs.
We are pleased to share that we continue to work collaboratively with Bradford Council, Red Letter Project, Bradford VCS, HALE, and Equality Together, ensuring that the Girlington Centre continues to offer multi-faceted services for clients. This allows The Girlington Centre to act as a community-based hub offering support to clients in a holistic way. The case studies included in this report illustrate the complexity of the work carried out at the Centre and the comprehensive support provided to our clients.
## **Leadership and Organisational Development**
In January 2024, we welcomed Fozia Shaheen as our new Co-CEO. With her diverse experience, Fozia is poised to help drive the centre’s growth and development. In addition, we have taken significant steps in enhancing our management systems, policies, and procedures, along with the training and development of staff and volunteers. These improvements ensure that our services remain aligned with the needs of the community.
mindful of the fact that some aspects of the Centre’s delivery in the future
can be impacted by the current lease situation. Any decisions moving forward will involve careful consideration and input from key stakeholders and community members to mitigate any potential negative impacts.
As we look to the future, we recognize the necessity to continue to change and evolve to meet the increasing demands of the communities. Despite the challenges we face, we are confident as we enter 2024-2025. Our strong track record, robust partnerships, and our commitment to community-centred decision-making empower us to navigate the future successfully.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our staff members, Management Committee, and volunteers for their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional services. We would also like to thank our funders, partners, and supporters for their understanding and generosity, which has been instrumental in our ability to serve the community. Together, we continue to make a positive impact. Thank you!
## **Future Outlook and Community Asset Transfer**
The Girlington Centre applied to Bradford Council for a community asset transfer. However, our efforts have not been successful. While we remain committed to improving our facilities and services, the Board are
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## **ABOUT US**
With over 25 years of experience, The Girlington Centre (TGC) is a vital community organisation dedicated to addressing poverty and inequality. To empower disadvantaged and deprived communities, we offer welfare advice, volunteering and community development opportunities and out of hours service, responsive to the diverse needs of our community. At TGC, we believe in fostering a supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
_**“How a society treats its most vulnerable is always the measure of its humanity.”**_
-Statement by Ambassador Matthew Rycroft of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open debate on Children and Armed Conflict
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## **OUR ETHOS:**
Addressing Our Leadership Is Focused On the Needs of Building A Stronger, More Equitable Those Who Community. We Believe In Ensuring Are Excluded/ That Every Individual Has Access To **Inclusive Community** Discriminated **Community -centric** The Tools, Support, And Opportunities **Inclusive Building CommunitySupport** They Need To Reach Their Full **Community -centric** Potential. By Fostering An **Building Support** Environment Of Empowerment Through Training And Volunteering, **Support for Health and Those in Well-being Need**
Promotion of Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual
Alleviating Poverty and Providing Essential Our Dedication Services to Extends to The **Empowerment Support** Individuals in Establishment, Need. Maintenance, And Management of Working Collaboratively.
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submit Mandatory **Overview** Reconsideration
Our Welfare Benefits Advice team provides comprehensive assistance, and advice, supporting our clients from the initial contact through to preparation and representation, where required.
We deal with all welfare benefits initial queries, claims, overpayments reviews, consumer debt, fuel poverty, employment, immigration, and housing applications. We take huge pride in providing advice services and solutions for our clients and the local community especially those who are vulnerable and in high risk of neglect.
Our team of generalist advisers complete benefit applications,
reports, lodge appeals and complete grant applications and local welfare schemes so we are able to maximise our clients’ income and start the process of helping them out of hardship.
We are able to achieve this as we can complete the clients’ journey in house and assist with the overall case as we also provide
## **Welfare Support Available**
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Welfare Benefits Housing Employment Immigration Community Care Grants Debt
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specialist welfare advice services, which are listed below:
- Drafting submissions
- Preparation of clients bundle for tribunal hearings
- Representation in court
Furthermore, this also includes the overlap of the clients’ immigration status, which affects their eligibility to benefits.
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**Year In** Positive Domestic Violence outcomes for Clients, which enabled Clients to **Retrospect** access Public Funds and secure their stay in UK.
Advice Team were able to continue home visits to ensure Clients who have physical & mobility restrictions were receiving Advice and Assistance.
Effective/ Gainful weekly outreach sessions completed at Roshni Ghar & at Great Horton Hub profitable.
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## **Year In Figures**
**Total numbers of Clients: Total Number** _**1862**_ **of Enquries/ Cases:** _**2743**_
**Total Number of Advice Referrals Recieved: Telephone** _**227**_ **Advice Interactions:** _**1739**_
**Key Achievements**
**Debt successfully resolved: 168,423**
**Financial Gains: £1, 325, 130.39 (Just over a MILLION!)**
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Grants & Donations Donations £349.40 **[Income]** Other Grants £390.00 National Lottery £70,000.00 Out of Hours Provision £28,250.00 Community Anchor Funds £2,640.00 Locality £10,000.00 Secondment of Welfare rights (Equality Together) £9,250.00 Bradford Council £29,850.88 HALE £36,046.34 Fuel Top-ups (Reimbursement) £110,797.00 Bradford VCS Alliance (RIC) £70,263.45 Bradford VCS Alliance (WBA) £12,784.84 Equality Together £21,033.30 £- £50,000.00 £100,000.00 £150,000.00 Expenses
**Expenses** Other Expenses £1,118.37 Building Costs £3,150.00 Bank Charges £72.45 Accountancy £687.50 Insurance £16,309.13 Events, Workshops and Activities £7,523.37 Publications and Subscriptions £2,760.59 Telephone, Postage and Internet £1,177.42 Printing and Stationery £6,734.70 Legal and Professional £2,903.25 Repairs and Renewals £1,676.88 Rates £5,537.04 Volunteer Expenses £1,639.10 Service Charges £78.30 Staff costs £223,100.12 £- £100,000.00 £200,000.00 £300,000.00
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Case Study 1: **Disability Living Allowance (Severe Mental Illness)**
## **Issue:**
Client A is a single parent and a carer to a 13-year-old daughter, who is severely depressed and engages in frequent self-harm as a coping mechanism. Due to daughter’s ill health, Client has been receiving significant support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). However, client is struggling to balance the financial and emotional demands of supporting the daughter.
## **Support Provided:**
1-2-1 support was provided due to the client’s language barriers, which gave confidence in the client. A comprehensive benefits check was conducted, in which it was found that the client did not receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA), despite being entitled to it. Client was informed of the application process, and was given relevant support such as to complete the form and obtain medical evidence. Additionally, several home visits were made to conduct follow-ups, considering the nature of the daughter’s illness. Once financial assessment was completed, client received advice, information and support to manage finances more effectively including guidance on budgeting.
## **Outcome:**
The DLA application was successful, resulting in DLA payments of £184 per week; a further £198 per month was added for the carer premium; and an additional disability element of £487.58 per month to Universal Credit. This has led to an extra income of £17,794.60, helping the client to overcome the financial hardship, allowing them to focus on their own wellbeing. The client was also offered weekly wellbeing calls with the welfare benefits advisor to check on the client’s wellbeing and determine if any additional support is needed.
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Case Study 2: **Appeal for NHS Fines**
## **Issue:**
Client B was recommended The Girlington Centre by their friend. The client has a history of significant, long-standing health conditions that has had an adverse effect on their life, which exempts him from paying such fines. The client had received several letters from the NHS business services authority with five fines totaling £620.
## **Support Provided:**
After enquiring with the relevant departments, it was found that the client’s Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claim was the initial matter of concern, which led to the suspension of their payments. This, in turn, affected their eligibility for exceptions, ultimately resulting in fines. This was especially problematic as the client only source of income were these benefits. Therefore, emails and calls were made to various DWP/HMRC teams to resolve this issue. Additionally, an appeal was registered with NHS Business Services for the fines to be waived, which was followed by many calls to ensure prompt resolution. The client was contacted throughout the process to exchange information.
Whilst the client’s payments were suspended, the center provided regular food parcels, along with gas and electricity fuel top-ups to ensure that the client had the necessities needed.
## **Outcome:**
The appeal was successful, which led to the fines being overturned and the ESA payments were reinstated. For future prevention, an exemption certificate was issued and the client was advised to ensure such letters were promptly responded to.
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Case Study 3: **Immigration and Mental Health Needs**
## **Issue:**
Client C came to the UK in 1998 as a spouse of a British national. Over the years, the client faced domestic abuse, which led to their separation from their children and eventual detention. Additionally, the client has been diagnosed with severe depression, psychosis, and experiences auditory and visual hallucinations.
They had previously been granted leave to remain on the basis of their family and private life under Article 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998. However, due to their lack of understanding and capacity, the client overstayed their visa in 2016, which led to difficulties in maintaining their legal status. Their most recent leave to remain was set to expire in July 2023, and they are ineligible for indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). The client lives in supported accommodation, and their children are placed under the care of the Bradford Local Authority and other family members.
## **Support Provided:**
Recognising the client’s vulnerable situation, TGC, in collaboration with the mental health team, took a proactive approach to securing the client’s immigration status, by assisting the client in obtaining further leave to remain in 2017. As the client’s current visa approached its expiration in July 2023, TGC applied for a fee waiver, given that the client was receiving means-tested benefits and living in supported accommodation. Additionally, TGC requested the removal of the ‘No recourse to public Funds’ condition, acknowledging the client’s need for access to public funds due to their vulnerability and reliance on continued support.
## **Outcome:**
The application for the fee waiver was successful, and TGC proceeded to apply for further leave to remain under the same category before the client’s visa expired. This application was also successful, resulting in the client being granted leave to remain for an additional 30 months. This will allow the client to continue their journey towards completing the required 120 months (10 years) of lawful residence, after which they will be eligible to apply for ILR.
~~Additionally, by removing the~~ ‘ ~~No Recourse to Public Funds~~ ’
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Case Study 4: **Claim for Benefits**
## **Issue:**
Client D approached The Girlington Centre in January 2024, to initially enquire, whether they were receiving all the benefits they were entitled to. They hoped to purchase an iPad for their daughter but was feeling overwhelmed by their current commitments. However, it was found that the client has a long-standing history of health conditions such as fibromyalgia, IBS, Sciatica and chronic back and spine pain, which have a considerable impact on their daily life. Due to these health issues, they find it extremely difficult to access services and request for the support they need. The client is also a full-time carer for their disabled daughter, who suffers from ADHD and Autism.
## **Support Provided:**
A comprehensive benefit check was conducted to ensure that the client was receiving the correct benefits and elements that they were entitled to. Following this, the client was informed about the Family Fund and was assisted with the grant’s application.
Additionally, a financial assessment form and a priority bills check-up were carried out to ensure income maximization and to ensure all bills were up-to-date. Practical support was provided in Money Management, along with information on services available to assist with financial matters.
The client was also referred to carers’ resources for further support in caring for their child.
## **Outcome: Positive**
The client was granted an iPad for their daughter, which had a positive impact on the child and on the client’s wellbeing. Practical support from carers resource, has also helped the client with their caring responsibilities.
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Case Study 5: **Severe Mental Illness (SMI)**
## **Issue:**
Client E suffers from severe anxiety, depression, persistent low mood, social anxiety and panic attacks, which stem from past trauma and abuse. The client has three children, who are currently living with the client’s ex-partner but the client sees them regularly. Client has initially contacted us regarding their various debts and inability to manage finances. This is due to anhedonia, poor concentration and lack of motivation to carry out any daily tasks, requiring support and guidance. The client’s financial problems were causing them additional distress and making their mental health worse.
## **Support Provided:**
By contacting the creditors and supporting the client to make online payments, we assisted the client to sort out various debts to avoid further escalation of the situation leading to court proceedings, or involvement of bailiffs e.tc.
Additionally, the client had previously been unsuccessful in her PIP claim as she was not able to navigate the application process without support. Therefore, we assisted her with a fresh PIP claim.
During the application process, the client required substantially more support than usual due to mental health issues, which led to additional time added onto the client’s appointments. The client struggled to attend the appointments due to anxiety and was unable to remain focused for prolonged periods, and hence, needed staggered appointments, due to feeling lethargic and fatigued, impacting the client’s ability to engage. Additionally, the client was unable to process and retain information and needed everything repeating due to the client’s short attention span. Client is a poor communicator, which can be attributed to the client’s quiet and withdrawn nature. The client needed constant probing and the adviser had to be patient, empathetic and give constant reassurance.
## **Outcome:**
Whilst, the initial claim was unsuccessful, we were able to successfully challenge the decision at the Tribunal. DWP finally, acknowledged her mental health difficulties and awarded her the enhanced rate of the daily living component of PIP.
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## **Client Feedback**
“I had poor Mental Health before the assistance, I had received. After receiving the service, I feel relaxed and relived.”
“I was treated with respect, as the staff is non-judgemental and felt heard”
“The staff are very professional and polite”
“I was overwhelmed with the financial outcome as this helped me to overcome the financial uncertainties I was facing. I am very grateful for the support as it now allows me to focus on my wellbeing. Overall, the service I have received as had a positive impact on my mental health”
“The service has exceeded my expectations”
**"My Query was dealt with adequately (in a timely and professional manner)."**
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## **"I was treated with respect and felt heard."**
~~**3% 10%**~~ Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree ~~**87%**~~ Strongly Disagree
## **"I was given appropriate level of support and advice."**
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~~**5%**~~ Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree ~~**95%**~~ Strongly Disagree **"Having a bilingual advisor made it easier to explain my problem and understand the advice given."**
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## **"After receiving the service, I feel relaxed**
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Client Demographics
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17-26
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8% 27-44
3% Male
23%
45-54
45% Female
39% 55 and over
52%
Prefer Not to Say
2%
11%
White Eastern European Disabilities
26%
4% White British
Et hn2% icity British Asian Indian
British Asian Pakistani 23%
Yes
British Asian Bangladeshi
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British Asian African 77%
Arab
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## **Standards, Advancement, and Oversight**
At The Girlington Centre, we pride ourselves in ensuring that there are mechanisms in place to ensure staff are regularly given appropriate training that is up-to-date and relevant to the needs of our service users. This allows us to take steps to adapt to the changing landscape and combat risk factors that can threaten our service delivery.
## **Safeguarding:**
Safeguarding plays a fundamental role in our services. As an organization, we have an up-to-date knowledge of key legislation and the working frameworks for Safeguarding at local, regional and national levels. Additionally, we have robust policies and procedures in place to enable all staff, including volunteers to undertake relevant safeguarding training to carry out their roles with due diligence. Therefore, all our staff at The Girlington Centre, have level 1, 2 or 3 in safeguarding training for adults and children.
Moreover, our Advice team have a robust case management system in place, which forms part of our process in audits and allows regular checks through supervision to be taken place to ensure all staff are adhering to Safeguarding protocols. We also encourage staff and board members to take other relevant training by
attending seminars that can further support them in their role. **Feedback Sessions:**
We conduct many formal and informal feedback sessions throughout the year that helps service users to engage with our staff and board members. These enable discussions on vital and pressing issues that the center is facing and any improvements that service users feel should take place within our service delivery, based on their experience. This helps amplifying the voice of our service users in the decision-making process of our organization.
## **Governance:**
Our organization is committed to ensuring that the Center keeps progressing in a positive direction, despite the many challenges it faces. Therefore, to build on our strengths, the board and the CEOs conduct management committee meetings on a regular basis to ensure we take into account the impact of our services, hold ourselves accountable for any shortcomings and explore revenues and areas for further development of our organization.
In the upcoming annual year (20242025), our leadership team and board aim to build on the work of the previous year. This involves identifying and taking actions that will lead to an
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even more impactful year with more
progressive outcomes.
## **Our Team**
## **Staff members between 1[st] of April 2023 and 31[st ] of March 2024:**
- Rubina Burhan (Chief Executive Officer)
- Fozia Shaheen (Co-Chief Executive Officer)
- Rachel Abbey (Administrator until May 2023)
- Bushra Nisar (Administrator)
- Imaan Siddiqui (Finance Assistant)
- Heba Mals (Finance Assistant)
- Tahir Iqbal (Finance Assistant)
- Sabera Hafesji (Social Prescriber)
- Tatiana Gross (Social Prescriber)
- Shahraz Begum (Immigration advisor)
- Aklujan Wahab (Advice Worker)
- Farzana Hussain (Advice worker)
- Hifza Wajid (Advice Worker)
- Jana Elles (Advice worker)
- Guzula Nazir (Trainee Advice Worker)
- Sarka Dvorakova (Advice worker)
- Alema Kauser (Advice worker)
- Lorna Cook (Social Prescribing)
- Katarina Dome (Advice worker / Roma project)
- Asiylah Lal (Trainee advice worker)
- Amina Noureen (Advocacy Worker)
- Shaukat Hayat (Caretaker)
- Selma Ali (Specialist Adviser)
- Maryam Ibrar (Administration within Development Work)
- **Work Commissioned between 1[st] of April 2023 and 31[st ] of March 2024:** S M Salam
## **Volunteers between 1[st] of April 2023 and 31[st ] of March 2024:**
- Val Rowlands (Immigration specialist)
- Sharon Hachemi
- Amreen Kausar
- Dana Ginovo
- Zenat Jan
- Kafa Al Maghrabi
- Nayab Gohar
- Irum
- Azra Tariq
- Khairul Amin
- Tessa Wainwright
- Rasha
- Tasneem
- Abdulkarem Alhomsi
- Shabnam Khaliq
- Zyad Alsaka
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- **Board Members between 1[st] of April 2023 and 31[st ] of March 2024:** Val Rowlands Summaiyah Ruby Bhatti Adal Fozia Shaheen (Until Dec Zulfiqar 2023) Mohammad Salim
- Shazia Nisar
## **Special Thanks To:**
_Our Partner Organisations:_
- Bradford Area West
- Bradford Metropolitan District Council
- Bradford VCS Alliance
- HALE (Health Action Local Engagement)
- Together 4 Health – CP4 Trident
- Equality Together
- Age UK
- Cancer Support
- BAME Mental Health Collaborative
- Red Letter Project
- University of Bradford
- Roshni Ghar
- & Our local school, religious institutes and community organisations **2**
## **- Vision For 2024 25**
Continue supporting our clients who fall under the SMI and 65+ Older People categories through the cost of living
To continue Immigration, work up to OISC Level 3
To maintain our service provision to support our vulnerable clients
To continue with our holistic approach offering joint/ multiple series under one roof
Explore Further Funding for SMI/ complex care needs
Develop and maintain outreach services to reach older people within the community
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**Call Us: 01274 547118**
**Address: Girlington Road, Bradford, BD8 9NN**
**Email: info@girlington.org.uk**
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Charity number 1194595
Company registration number 12042987
The Girlington Centre Limited
Annual Report and Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Girlington Centre Limited
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
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Trustees. report
Managerfs report
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Examinevs report
Statement of financial actlvllS
Balance shggt
Notes lo the accounts
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The Girlington Centre Limited
Trustee's report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its tru$tg0s and advlsors
The trustees during the financi81 year and up lo and irbcluding the dale the report was approved were:
Name
Position
Dates
Fozia Shaheen
Resigned December 2023
Ruby Bhatti
January 2024
Wakas Ahmed
Val Rowlands
Adar Ahmed
Zulfiqar Hussain
Mohammed Salim
Farooq Qureshi
Joint Chair
Jolnl Chair
January 2024
Resigned June 2023
Rggistgrgd and Prln¢lpal address
The Girlinglon Centre Limited
Girlinglon Road
Bradford
BD8 9NN
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank P
9 Brindle Pla
Birmingham
B12HB.
Independent examlner
Arshad Mahmood BA {Honsl FCCA
For and on behalf of..
Associate Accountancy Servlcès
Preston House Preston Street
Bradford
BD7 1JE.
Structure, goveman¢e and rnanagemgnt
The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 21 Aprfl 1998, and amended on 28 June 1999.
17 June 2002. 8 December 2006 and 25 October 2007.
Method of recruitment and appointrnerrt of trustee$
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.
Objectives and activities
The charity's oblgctive5
To help relieve poverty, and the distress and sickness caused by it. and lo help to advance the
education and lo preserve and protect good he?Ilh among the inhabitants of Girlington and
surroundings by the provision of quality infomiation and advice service appropriate lo the needs of the
local people.
The ChariWs main actlvltles
The Girlinglon Centre Limited ITGACI offers information. advice, and advocacy lo the
general public and helps lo eliminate poverty. TGC also offers accredited training and raises
public awareness on issues such as immigration, welfare benefits, health and education.
The Girllngton Centre Limited
Trustee$ldire¢tors report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Stat&ment of trusteesldire¢tors responsibilities
The trusteesldireclors are responsible for preparing the directors, report and the financlal slaternents in acco
th the applicable law and UK Accounting Stsndards.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the cornpany and of the income and expenditure of the company for
the year. In preparing these financial slatemenls, the directors are required lo-_
11 Select suitable accounting policies and apply them conslslently
2} Make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent
31 Slate whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material
departures disclosed and explairtred in the financial slalemenls.
4) Prepare the accounts on going concem basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the company
11 continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper aecounling records which disclose with reasonable
accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prgvention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The rep)rt has been prepared in accordance with the speclal provisions of the Companies Act 2006
Signed on behalf of the board of trusleesldirectors:.
Signed
Dale
The Girlington Centre Limited
Leadership report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Leadership report . CEO, Rubina Burhan, CO-CEO, Fozia Shaheen and
Chair of Trustees, Val Rowland and Ruby Bhatti
We are pleased to be presenting The Girlington Centre's Annual Report for the year 2023-2024,
showcasing our continuous efforts to enhance the core services offèred at our centre, including
welfare advice, volunteering and community development and our out of hours service.
At the heart of our mission is our dedicated advlce team who provide our core service to the local
community, navigating people through Ihe complex systems. The team's unwavering support and
tireless efforts have been pivotal to sionificantly impact the local communitv.
We are proud to report that we have continued to expand our servlces and improve access for
everyone. This includes our advice team collaborating wilh our in-house Mental Health and
Befriending teams to provide a holistic service. to support people with Severe Mental Illnesses and
complex needs.
Our achievements this year reflects the remarkable efforts and commitment of our amang advice
team, board members. supporters, and partners, all ofvthom have demonstrated resilience,
collaboration, and responsiveness over the past year.
Flnancial Challen
es and Restructurin
The initial half of the year {April 2023 to July 2023) presented significant financial challenges,
particularly for otsr welfare benefits advice service. This service was sub-commissioned through the
Citizen Advice Bureau but was terminated in April 2023 when the centre lost approximately £98,000 of
fundina. This had a detrimental impact on our service delivery for advice and on staffinq.
In response. we restructured our service model to prioritize support for vulnerable users. including the
elderly and the less-abled. This allowed us to continue to develop and maintain our core services.
While we had lo reduce drop-in services due lo increased demand, our advice team worked diligent
to ensure that benefits and immigration assistance remained accessible through two-day telephone
advice, face-to-face appointments, and home visits when necessary. These adaptations allowed us to
maximize our limited resources while addressing the urgent needs of our service users.
New Fundin
and Collaborative Partnershi
From July 2023 to March 2024, we secured funding from the Big_Lottery lo address the cost-of_living
crisis and support the rising demand for our services. Additionally, we partnered with Ihe Inlegraled
Care Board (ICBI to maintain and diversify our offerings from April 2023 to March 2025, enabling us lo
respond effectively to emerging community needs.
We are pleased to share that we continue to work collaboratively with Bradford Council, Red Leller
Project, Bradford VCS, HALE, and Equality Together. ensuring that the Girlinglon Centre continues to
offer multi-faceted services for Clients. This allows The Girlington Centre lo act as a communily-based
hub offering support to clients in a holistic way. The Gase studies included in this report illustrate the
complexity of Ihe work Carried out at the Centre and the comprehensive support provided to our
clients.
Leadershi
and Or
anisational Develo
ment
In January 2024, we welcomed Fozia Shaheen as our new CO-CEO. With her diverse experience,
Fozia is poised to help drive the centre's growih and development. In addition, we have taken
significant steps in enhancing our management systems, policies, and procedures, along wilh the
training and development of staff and volunteers. These improvemÈnls ensure that oui services
remain alianed with the needs of the communilv.
Future Outlook and Communi
Asset Transfer
The Girlington Centre applied to Bradford Council for a community asset transfer. However, our efforts
have not been successful. While we remain committed to improving our facilities and services. the
Board are mindful of the fact that some aspects of Ihe Cenlre's delivery in the future can be impacted
by the current lease situation. Any decisions moving forward will involve careful consideration and
input from key stakeholders and community members to miligale any potential negative impacts.
As we look lo the future, we recognize the necessity lo continue to change and evolve to meet the
increasing demands of the comrllunities. Despite the challenges we face, we are confident as we
enter 2024-2025. Our strong track record. robust partnerships, and our commitment to community-
centred decision-making empower us to navigate the future successfully.
we woui(J IlKe io exiena our heartlell graiituae 10 our staff memDers, Management Lommittee. ana
volunteers for their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional seNices. We would also like to
thank our funders. partners. and supporters for their understanding and generosity, which has been
instrumental in our ability to serve the community. Together, we continue to make a positive impact.
ThAnk vni il
The Girlington Centre Limited
Independent examiner's report
to the trustees of The Girlington Centre Llmited
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Rospactlv¢ T¢sponslbllltlès of the trusteas and the examln•r
The Girlington Advice and Tr8lning Centre (charity number 11034391 ciosed and transferred all its assets. funds
and li2bililies lo The Glrlington Centre Limited Ichaiity number 11945951. The chariws Iruslees a responsible fof
the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43{21 of the
Charities Act 1993 and that an independent examination is needed.
It Is my rèsponsibility to examine the accounts under section 43 121 of the 1993 Act, follow the procedures lald dovm in th8
general directions glven by the Charity Commission lundér s8Ction 43171 Ibl of th8 Acll and state whèther particular matters
have com8 to rny attention.
Ba$1$ of Independent èxamlnerfs statèm•nt
My examination was carried out in accordance with thg general Directions given by the Charity Commi55ior). An èxarninalion
includes 8 review of the accounting racords kept by the charity and a comparison of th8 accounts presented with thos8
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual itèms or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the
trustèès nCernIng any such matters. The procedure undertak•n do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
8udit and consequendy no opinion is given as lo whett)er the accounts present a'lruè and fair Vie and th9 report is limltèd to
those mattèr5 sel out in the statement below.
Independent oxamlnees statement
In connection with my examinats'on, no matter has eome to my attention:_
11 vA)ich gwas m8 reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements-.
al lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act..
bl and to prepare accounts which accord wlth a¢counting records and comply with the accounting requiremants of
the 1993 Act have not been met.. OT
2) to which, in my opinlon. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
reached.
Signed
Name: Arshad Mahmood
Relevant professional qualificallon or body.. ACCA
Date.. 1011212024
For and on behalf of..
Assoclate Accountancy Services
Preston House Pweston Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1JE.
The Girlington Centre Limited
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted Restrictod
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Income
Welfare advice
197,218
197,218
153,111
Health and Wellbeing
Reimbursements
199,054
193,518
199,054
207,488
98.918
193,518
Other income
595
595
569
Total income
590.385
590,385
460,086
Staff costs
Service Charges
Volunteer Expenses
Rent & Rates
Repairs and Renewals
Legal and Professional
Printing and Stationery
Telephone, Postage and Intemet
Publications and Subscriptions
Consultancy
Reimbursements
Events. Workshops and Activities
Insurance
Accountancy
Bank Charges
Depreciation
198,093
13,150
127
4.492
1,593
2,932
4,072
3.395
586
14,531
58,99D
8,638
1,669
1.500
198,093
13,150
127
4.492
1.593
2,932
4,072
3.395
586
14,531
58.990
8,638
1,669
1,500
340,394
12,412
8,407
3,065
270
4,194
1,396
691
16,494
82.676
3.765
1,03J
1.500
l i I
176
1,933
176
1,933
148
2,296
Total
315,877
315,877
478.738
Net Incomingl (outgoing) resources
274,508
274,508
118,6521
Funds balances brought forward
679,421
953,929
679421
953,929
698073
679.421
Transfer belween funds
Funds balances carried foThvard
953,929
953.929
679,421
The Girlington Centre Limited
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2024
Unrestricted Designated
2024
Total
2023
Total
Flxed Assets
Tangible assets
41,649
41,649
43,582
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
139,198
139.198
13,551
Cash at bank and in hand
572,859
460.000
1,032,859
826.974
Current Assets
712,057
460,000
1,172,057
840,525
Amounts falllng due within one
year
Creditors and accruals
259,777
259,777
204,686
Total ¢urrent Ilabllltles
259.777
259.777
204,686
Total current assets
452.280
460,000
912,280
635,839
Total net assets
493,929
460,000
953,929
679.421
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
8&9
953,929
953.929
219,421
Restricted funds
10
460,000
Total Funds
953,929
953,929
679,421
The Girlington Centre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policles
Basls of accountlng
The financial statemènts have been prepared undèr h'istorical cost convention. The financial stalerrienls
have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and
Reporting by Charities ISORP 20051 and the Charities Act 1993.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Aelivities (SOFA) when the charity
becomes entitled to the resources, the trustees are virtually rtain they will receive the resources and
the monetary value can be measured with Suff181 reliability.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the (SOFA} when the charity has unconditlonal entitlement to
the resources. Where grants are related lo performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted
for as the charity earns th8 right to consideration by its performance.
Commissioned Income
In order to show a true and fair view of the performance of the centre, this year the board has decided
that the commissioned income from the Girlinglon Community Centre would be declared both in income
and the expenditure. Comparison figures have been adjusted accordingly.
Expendlture and liabllltles
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incuff8d. Liabilities are recogni5ed as soon
there is legal or conslruclive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources.
Taxation
As charity the organisalion benefits from rates relief and is generally exempl from income tax and
capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it
relates.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets costing morè than £250 are capitalised and included at cost including any
incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted ass&ts are shown at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed asse15 al rates calculated to write off the cost of a straight
Ilne based over their expected useful lives as follows-
Property
- over 50 years
Projed and office equipment- over 5 years al reducing balance method
Computer equlpment- over 3 years at Teducing balance method
Motor vehicle - over 4 years at reduclng balance method
Pension
Since the introduction of Ihe 'Auto-Enrolmenl" pension scheme by the government. the charity has joint
a govemment recommended pension cornpany , Nest. The contribution rate for the employer is s° ar
employee contribution rate is 30h as recommended by the new pension regime.
Fund a¢counting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity. However, they are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the
donor or through the term5 of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the accounts.
The Girlington Cantre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2 Welfarè advice
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Equality Together
Charity Work
Bradford VCS Allianee
Inspired Neighbour
Bradford CAB
Red Letter Proie¢t
Lottery
SMI
32,117
32,117
10,656
10,983
14.655
11,900
80,417
10,984
11,900
10,984
11.900
1.417
1,417
70.000
70.800
197,218
70,000
70.800
127,218
70.000
128.611
Inspired Neighbour project finished in 202212023, this is late payTnent received in 202312024.
Health Wellbelng
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
HALE Project
VCS Alliance- Development
and Volunteer project
VCS Alliance- Out of hours
provision
Communlly Anchor fund
Mental Wellbeing Grant
Health Action - Hale
Locality
23.896
23,896
25620
89.742
89,742
181868
28,250
1,320
9,800
36,046
10.000
199,054
28,250
1.320
9,800
36,046
10,000
199,054
207488
Reimbursements
2024
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Fuel Towp
Food Parcels
Family Action
133,415
59,803
300
193,518
133,415
59,803
300
193,518
82,676
40,442
300
123,418
Other Income
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restrirted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Sundry
595
595
569
595
595
569
10
The Girlington Centre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
3 Staff costs and numbers
2024
2023
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Pensions
staff Travel and Subsistence
Staff Training and Tuition expenses
191,649
6,043
401
330,700
9,166
528
198,093
340,394
The average number of employees during the year was 25 fLtII Ilme and part time, and 31 in
12022.20231. There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.
Deflned contrlbutlon penslon scheme
2024
2023
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
401
528
401
528
4 Tanglble flxed assets
Flxture$,
fittlngs,
tools and
equipment
Plant and
machiner
Motor
Vehlcle
Property
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Surplus on revaluats'on
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
44.831
14,111
5,800
9.224
73.966
44,831
14.111
5.800
9.224
73,966
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2024
5298
896
13,814
99
3,966
459
7,306
479
30,384
1,933
6,194
13,913
4.425
7.785
32,317
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
38,637
198
1,375
1.439
41,649
Al 31 March 2023
39,533
297
1,834
1,918
43,582
5 Debtors
2024
2023
PrepayTnenls and accrued income
139.198
13.551
The Girlington Centre Llmlted
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
6 Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Unity Trust Bank current account
Unity Trust Bank deposit account
Cash in hand
Unlty Trust Bank C Account- TGC Ltd
100.000
228
932,631
1,032,859
228
826,746
826,974
7 Creditors and accruals
2024
2023
Accruals
Owed to GCC
Rubina Burhan
53,668
152,492
53,617
259,777
56,667
148,019
204,686
8 Trustee expgnses
No Iruslee received any expenses during the year Inll 2022= 20231
9 Related party transactions
There were no related party transaction5 during the year (nil 2022.20231.
10 Funds
2024
2023
Designated funds
Unrestricted
490,000
477,111
460,000
219.421
967,111
679,421
At the last annual general meeting the Trustees agreed to transfer £400,000 for acquiring and
renovation of premises for the centre and £90,000 for the future redundancies, to Designated
Funds.
12
Charity number 1194595
Company registration number 12042987
The Girlington Centre Limited
Annual Report and Financlal Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
The Girlington Centre Limited
Annual Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Contents
Pa9e
Trustees. report
Managerfs report
2103
4105
Examinevs report
Statement of financial actlvllS
Balance shggt
Notes lo the accounts
9t012
The Girlington Centre Limited
Trustee's report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its tru$tg0s and advlsors
The trustees during the financi81 year and up lo and irbcluding the dale the report was approved were:
Name
Position
Dates
Fozia Shaheen
Resigned December 2023
Ruby Bhatti
January 2024
Wakas Ahmed
Val Rowlands
Adar Ahmed
Zulfiqar Hussain
Mohammed Salim
Farooq Qureshi
Joint Chair
Jolnl Chair
January 2024
Resigned June 2023
Rggistgrgd and Prln¢lpal address
The Girlinglon Centre Limited
Girlinglon Road
Bradford
BD8 9NN
Bankers
Unity Trust Bank P
9 Brindle Pla
Birmingham
B12HB.
Independent examlner
Arshad Mahmood BA {Honsl FCCA
For and on behalf of..
Associate Accountancy Servlcès
Preston House Preston Street
Bradford
BD7 1JE.
Structure, goveman¢e and rnanagemgnt
The charity is governed by a constitution adopted on 21 Aprfl 1998, and amended on 28 June 1999.
17 June 2002. 8 December 2006 and 25 October 2007.
Method of recruitment and appointrnerrt of trustee$
The trustees of the charity are appointed by the members at the AGM.
Objectives and activities
The charity's oblgctive5
To help relieve poverty, and the distress and sickness caused by it. and lo help to advance the
education and lo preserve and protect good he?Ilh among the inhabitants of Girlington and
surroundings by the provision of quality infomiation and advice service appropriate lo the needs of the
local people.
The ChariWs main actlvltles
The Girlinglon Centre Limited ITGACI offers information. advice, and advocacy lo the
general public and helps lo eliminate poverty. TGC also offers accredited training and raises
public awareness on issues such as immigration, welfare benefits, health and education.
The Girllngton Centre Limited
Trustee$ldire¢tors report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Stat&ment of trusteesldire¢tors responsibilities
The trusteesldireclors are responsible for preparing the directors, report and the financlal slaternents in acco
th the applicable law and UK Accounting Stsndards.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial accounts for each financial year which give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the cornpany and of the income and expenditure of the company for
the year. In preparing these financial slatemenls, the directors are required lo-_
11 Select suitable accounting policies and apply them conslslently
2} Make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent
31 Slate whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material
departures disclosed and explairtred in the financial slalemenls.
4) Prepare the accounts on going concem basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the company
11 continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper aecounling records which disclose with reasonable
accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of
the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prgvention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
The rep)rt has been prepared in accordance with the speclal provisions of the Companies Act 2006
Signed on behalf of the board of trusleesldirectors:.
Signed
Dale
The Girlington Centre Limited
Leadership report for the year ended 31 March 2024
Leadership report . CEO, Rubina Burhan, CO-CEO, Fozia Shaheen and
Chair of Trustees, Val Rowland and Ruby Bhatti
We are pleased to be presenting The Girlington Centre's Annual Report for the year 2023-2024,
showcasing our continuous efforts to enhance the core services offèred at our centre, including
welfare advice, volunteering and community development and our out of hours service.
At the heart of our mission is our dedicated advlce team who provide our core service to the local
community, navigating people through Ihe complex systems. The team's unwavering support and
tireless efforts have been pivotal to sionificantly impact the local communitv.
We are proud to report that we have continued to expand our servlces and improve access for
everyone. This includes our advice team collaborating wilh our in-house Mental Health and
Befriending teams to provide a holistic service. to support people with Severe Mental Illnesses and
complex needs.
Our achievements this year reflects the remarkable efforts and commitment of our amang advice
team, board members. supporters, and partners, all ofvthom have demonstrated resilience,
collaboration, and responsiveness over the past year.
Flnancial Challen
es and Restructurin
The initial half of the year {April 2023 to July 2023) presented significant financial challenges,
particularly for otsr welfare benefits advice service. This service was sub-commissioned through the
Citizen Advice Bureau but was terminated in April 2023 when the centre lost approximately £98,000 of
fundina. This had a detrimental impact on our service delivery for advice and on staffinq.
In response. we restructured our service model to prioritize support for vulnerable users. including the
elderly and the less-abled. This allowed us to continue to develop and maintain our core services.
While we had lo reduce drop-in services due lo increased demand, our advice team worked diligent
to ensure that benefits and immigration assistance remained accessible through two-day telephone
advice, face-to-face appointments, and home visits when necessary. These adaptations allowed us to
maximize our limited resources while addressing the urgent needs of our service users.
New Fundin
and Collaborative Partnershi
From July 2023 to March 2024, we secured funding from the Big_Lottery lo address the cost-of_living
crisis and support the rising demand for our services. Additionally, we partnered with Ihe Inlegraled
Care Board (ICBI to maintain and diversify our offerings from April 2023 to March 2025, enabling us lo
respond effectively to emerging community needs.
We are pleased to share that we continue to work collaboratively with Bradford Council, Red Leller
Project, Bradford VCS, HALE, and Equality Together. ensuring that the Girlinglon Centre continues to
offer multi-faceted services for Clients. This allows The Girlington Centre lo act as a communily-based
hub offering support to clients in a holistic way. The Gase studies included in this report illustrate the
complexity of Ihe work Carried out at the Centre and the comprehensive support provided to our
clients.
Leadershi
and Or
anisational Develo
ment
In January 2024, we welcomed Fozia Shaheen as our new CO-CEO. With her diverse experience,
Fozia is poised to help drive the centre's growih and development. In addition, we have taken
significant steps in enhancing our management systems, policies, and procedures, along wilh the
training and development of staff and volunteers. These improvemÈnls ensure that oui services
remain alianed with the needs of the communilv.
Future Outlook and Communi
Asset Transfer
The Girlington Centre applied to Bradford Council for a community asset transfer. However, our efforts
have not been successful. While we remain committed to improving our facilities and services. the
Board are mindful of the fact that some aspects of Ihe Cenlre's delivery in the future can be impacted
by the current lease situation. Any decisions moving forward will involve careful consideration and
input from key stakeholders and community members to miligale any potential negative impacts.
As we look lo the future, we recognize the necessity lo continue to change and evolve to meet the
increasing demands of the comrllunities. Despite the challenges we face, we are confident as we
enter 2024-2025. Our strong track record. robust partnerships, and our commitment to community-
centred decision-making empower us to navigate the future successfully.
we woui(J IlKe io exiena our heartlell graiituae 10 our staff memDers, Management Lommittee. ana
volunteers for their unwavering dedication to providing exceptional seNices. We would also like to
thank our funders. partners. and supporters for their understanding and generosity, which has been
instrumental in our ability to serve the community. Together, we continue to make a positive impact.
ThAnk vni il
The Girlington Centre Limited
Independent examiner's report
to the trustees of The Girlington Centre Llmited
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. which are set out on pages 6 to 11.
Rospactlv¢ T¢sponslbllltlès of the trusteas and the examln•r
The Girlington Advice and Tr8lning Centre (charity number 11034391 ciosed and transferred all its assets. funds
and li2bililies lo The Glrlington Centre Limited Ichaiity number 11945951. The chariws Iruslees a responsible fof
the preparation of the accounts. They consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43{21 of the
Charities Act 1993 and that an independent examination is needed.
It Is my rèsponsibility to examine the accounts under section 43 121 of the 1993 Act, follow the procedures lald dovm in th8
general directions glven by the Charity Commission lundér s8Ction 43171 Ibl of th8 Acll and state whèther particular matters
have com8 to rny attention.
Ba$1$ of Independent èxamlnerfs statèm•nt
My examination was carried out in accordance with thg general Directions given by the Charity Commi55ior). An èxarninalion
includes 8 review of the accounting racords kept by the charity and a comparison of th8 accounts presented with thos8
records. It also includes consideration of any unusual itèms or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from the
trustèès nCernIng any such matters. The procedure undertak•n do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
8udit and consequendy no opinion is given as lo whett)er the accounts present a'lruè and fair Vie and th9 report is limltèd to
those mattèr5 sel out in the statement below.
Independent oxamlnees statement
In connection with my examinats'on, no matter has eome to my attention:_
11 vA)ich gwas m8 reasonable cause lo believe that in any material respect the requirements-.
al lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act..
bl and to prepare accounts which accord wlth a¢counting records and comply with the accounting requiremants of
the 1993 Act have not been met.. OT
2) to which, in my opinlon. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to
reached.
Signed
Name: Arshad Mahmood
Relevant professional qualificallon or body.. ACCA
Date.. 1011212024
For and on behalf of..
Assoclate Accountancy Services
Preston House Pweston Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD7 1JE.
The Girlington Centre Limited
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2024
2024
2023
Unrestricted Restrictod
Funds
Funds
Total
Funds
Total
Funds
Income
Welfare advice
197,218
197,218
153,111
Health and Wellbeing
Reimbursements
199,054
193,518
199,054
207,488
98.918
193,518
Other income
595
595
569
Total income
590.385
590,385
460,086
Staff costs
Service Charges
Volunteer Expenses
Rent & Rates
Repairs and Renewals
Legal and Professional
Printing and Stationery
Telephone, Postage and Intemet
Publications and Subscriptions
Consultancy
Reimbursements
Events. Workshops and Activities
Insurance
Accountancy
Bank Charges
Depreciation
198,093
13,150
127
4.492
1,593
2,932
4,072
3.395
586
14,531
58,99D
8,638
1,669
1.500
198,093
13,150
127
4.492
1.593
2,932
4,072
3.395
586
14,531
58.990
8,638
1,669
1,500
340,394
12,412
8,407
3,065
270
4,194
1,396
691
16,494
82.676
3.765
1,03J
1.500
l i I
176
1,933
176
1,933
148
2,296
Total
315,877
315,877
478.738
Net Incomingl (outgoing) resources
274,508
274,508
118,6521
Funds balances brought forward
679,421
953,929
679421
953,929
698073
679.421
Transfer belween funds
Funds balances carried foThvard
953,929
953.929
679,421
The Girlington Centre Limited
Balance Sheet
as at 31 March 2024
Notes
2024
2024
Unrestricted Designated
2024
Total
2023
Total
Flxed Assets
Tangible assets
41,649
41,649
43,582
Current Assets
Debtors and prepayments
139,198
139.198
13,551
Cash at bank and in hand
572,859
460.000
1,032,859
826.974
Current Assets
712,057
460,000
1,172,057
840,525
Amounts falllng due within one
year
Creditors and accruals
259,777
259,777
204,686
Total ¢urrent Ilabllltles
259.777
259.777
204,686
Total current assets
452.280
460,000
912,280
635,839
Total net assets
493,929
460,000
953,929
679.421
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
8&9
953,929
953.929
219,421
Restricted funds
10
460,000
Total Funds
953,929
953,929
679,421
The Girlington Centre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Accounting policles
Basls of accountlng
The financial statemènts have been prepared undèr h'istorical cost convention. The financial stalerrienls
have been prepared in accordance with the statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and
Reporting by Charities ISORP 20051 and the Charities Act 1993.
There has been no change to the accounting policies since last year.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Aelivities (SOFA) when the charity
becomes entitled to the resources, the trustees are virtually rtain they will receive the resources and
the monetary value can be measured with Suff181 reliability.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the (SOFA} when the charity has unconditlonal entitlement to
the resources. Where grants are related lo performance and specific deliverables, they are accounted
for as the charity earns th8 right to consideration by its performance.
Commissioned Income
In order to show a true and fair view of the performance of the centre, this year the board has decided
that the commissioned income from the Girlinglon Community Centre would be declared both in income
and the expenditure. Comparison figures have been adjusted accordingly.
Expendlture and liabllltles
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incuff8d. Liabilities are recogni5ed as soon
there is legal or conslruclive obligation committing the charity to pay out the resources.
Taxation
As charity the organisalion benefits from rates relief and is generally exempl from income tax and
capital gains tax but not from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is included in the cost of those items to which it
relates.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets costing morè than £250 are capitalised and included at cost including any
incidental expenses of acquisition. Gifted ass&ts are shown at the value to the charity on receipt.
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed asse15 al rates calculated to write off the cost of a straight
Ilne based over their expected useful lives as follows-
Property
- over 50 years
Projed and office equipment- over 5 years al reducing balance method
Computer equlpment- over 3 years at Teducing balance method
Motor vehicle - over 4 years at reduclng balance method
Pension
Since the introduction of Ihe 'Auto-Enrolmenl" pension scheme by the government. the charity has joint
a govemment recommended pension cornpany , Nest. The contribution rate for the employer is s° ar
employee contribution rate is 30h as recommended by the new pension regime.
Fund a¢counting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the general
objectives of the charity. However, they are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the
donor or through the term5 of an appeal.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the accounts.
The Girlington Cantre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
2 Welfarè advice
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Equality Together
Charity Work
Bradford VCS Allianee
Inspired Neighbour
Bradford CAB
Red Letter Proie¢t
Lottery
SMI
32,117
32,117
10,656
10,983
14.655
11,900
80,417
10,984
11,900
10,984
11.900
1.417
1,417
70.000
70.800
197,218
70,000
70.800
127,218
70.000
128.611
Inspired Neighbour project finished in 202212023, this is late payTnent received in 202312024.
Health Wellbelng
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
HALE Project
VCS Alliance- Development
and Volunteer project
VCS Alliance- Out of hours
provision
Communlly Anchor fund
Mental Wellbeing Grant
Health Action - Hale
Locality
23.896
23,896
25620
89.742
89,742
181868
28,250
1,320
9,800
36,046
10.000
199,054
28,250
1.320
9,800
36,046
10,000
199,054
207488
Reimbursements
2024
Unrestrlcted
Funds
2024
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Fuel Towp
Food Parcels
Family Action
133,415
59,803
300
193,518
133,415
59,803
300
193,518
82,676
40,442
300
123,418
Other Income
2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Restrirted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Total
Funds
Sundry
595
595
569
595
595
569
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The Girlington Centre Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
3 Staff costs and numbers
2024
2023
Gross salaries
Social security costs
Pensions
staff Travel and Subsistence
Staff Training and Tuition expenses
191,649
6,043
401
330,700
9,166
528
198,093
340,394
The average number of employees during the year was 25 fLtII Ilme and part time, and 31 in
12022.20231. There were no employees with emoluments above £60,000.
Deflned contrlbutlon penslon scheme
2024
2023
Costs of the scheme to the charity for the year
Amount of any contributions outstanding at the year end
401
528
401
528
4 Tanglble flxed assets
Flxture$,
fittlngs,
tools and
equipment
Plant and
machiner
Motor
Vehlcle
Property
Total
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Surplus on revaluats'on
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
44.831
14,111
5,800
9.224
73.966
44,831
14.111
5.800
9.224
73,966
Depreciation
Al 1 April 2023
Charge for the year
Surplus on revaluation
On disposals
At 31 March 2024
5298
896
13,814
99
3,966
459
7,306
479
30,384
1,933
6,194
13,913
4.425
7.785
32,317
Net book value
At 31 March 2024
38,637
198
1,375
1.439
41,649
Al 31 March 2023
39,533
297
1,834
1,918
43,582
5 Debtors
2024
2023
PrepayTnenls and accrued income
139.198
13.551
The Girlington Centre Llmlted
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 31 March 2024
6 Cash at bank and in hand
2024
2023
Unity Trust Bank current account
Unity Trust Bank deposit account
Cash in hand
Unlty Trust Bank C Account- TGC Ltd
100.000
228
932,631
1,032,859
228
826,746
826,974
7 Creditors and accruals
2024
2023
Accruals
Owed to GCC
Rubina Burhan
53,668
152,492
53,617
259,777
56,667
148,019
204,686
8 Trustee expgnses
No Iruslee received any expenses during the year Inll 2022= 20231
9 Related party transactions
There were no related party transaction5 during the year (nil 2022.20231.
10 Funds
2024
2023
Designated funds
Unrestricted
490,000
477,111
460,000
219.421
967,111
679,421
At the last annual general meeting the Trustees agreed to transfer £400,000 for acquiring and
renovation of premises for the centre and £90,000 for the future redundancies, to Designated
Funds.
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