Company reglstraUon number ¢)6021283 IEngl•nd and Wales) Charlty registration number 1196648 (England and Walesl NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Chairman Mr S Ftynn Dlr•ctors Mt S Ynn Mr J Lowo Mr M Daly Mr J Head MrB S L Byme C Guttèridge Mrs M O Dosumu N Makombg (Appoint 1 March 20261 (Appointed 26 June 20251 Trnste8S Mr S Ftynn MrJL rMDaly Mr J Head Mrs S L Byms Mr5 C Gutteridge hths M O D(>sumu Mrs N Makombe IApwnt8d 1 Marth 226) {APInted 26 June 2025) Se¢retsry Mrs S L Byme Assolyate Thè Quary &Yn Charity number 1196S48 Company numbèr 06021283 Registered office 124 WanEn Farm Road ngstandirBJ Birmingham B44 OQN Independent examiner Edwatils A¢ry)untants IWlorKIs} Llmited 34 Hlgh stet Aldridge W81s811 West Midlands WS9 8LZ
NEW HEIGHTS - WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT CONTENTS Pag• Trusl6es' report Independent 8xAmlnels rerK)rt 10 stst¢rnrt 0fnan08189S BalarKe sheet 12 Notes to the financial statam6nls 13-21
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 The trustees present tr rwrt and financial stslemenls the year &xled 31 DwAmber 225. 1 would Ilke to thank all the staff, Irustses and vdunteers fortheir WC duriThJ Ihis year. As a chadty we are pro that we have supported by so rnany furwjers in th8 last ygar IrjUdI9 Nabonal Lottery, Henry Smlth, Sutton coldrId MunirApal Charitable TrusL BirnirvJh8m City CounrAI, Children in Negd, William Cadbury and many others. The accounts have been prepared In acccrfdance accounbry polraes set out in note 1 to thè accounts and cornply wtth the twsl's gDveming documen( the Companies Act atwj the Ststement of R¢cDmmended Pracllce. 'AOntir¥ and Reporbi¥J by Charit'es issued in March 2005. Structurey governance and management Thè Company Is règlstersd as an inoorpixat8(l tharity (charity rK). 11966481. The trustees, who are also th8 dir8ctcs forthè purposé of u)mp8ry law. and whts sèrv during th8 y8ar and up lo the El81e of 8ign8lure of the f nancial siaterrEnts were- Mr S FIn Mr J Low8 Mr J McGoimgn Mr M Daly Mr J H8ad Mrs S L Byme C Gutteridgg Mrs S Cross M Lordan Mrs C Walker MI M D Hawke3 Mrs M O Dosumu Mr5 N Makombe 6 November 20251 (ResTrgr 18 January 20251 IResHJned 7 February 20251 (Resarned 1 DecetnbEf 25) {ReSIg 6 March 20261 {AppOInt 1 March 21Y261 {ApFxxntsd 26 Jur 2025) None of the trustees has any benefKial interest in the company. AJI of the tnjstees a MberS of the company and guarantee to contribLrte an amount not gx¢eedirKJ £10 in tho event of 8 wrKling up. The companys Clwrenl policy concerruro the payrnenl of trade creditors is lo follw the CBI'S Prompt Payers Code (copies are available from the CBI, Centre PrAnl. 103 New Oxford Strthi. London WC1A 10U}. The companls current policy crK¢ernirvJ the payrrnt oftrade creditors is to: s8tUa the t8mis of paymènt th supplièrs whèn agmtro thè temis of È8d) transÈctlon'. èngurè th8t supplièrs are mad8 aware of the terms of payment by indusion ofthè rdèvant tamis In contract8,' pay in aCcordar with the company's contraciual and other legal obllgations. The chartty continues to receive supportfrorn Christ the lQrKJ Cathjlic Chlwch, KirpJstanding. We also work in partnorship with other local charitiÉ$.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Our aims. objectlves, vlslon and actlvhlas Our th8rity's purposes are set in the objects conlained in the charivs intst deed. Charlty Alm To rneet the need8 of the most disadvantaged rnembers ofthe KirVJStandi community and to help to brfng abcmjt social cohesion. Objectlves 1. To rdi8ve elderly peOe resident in the l¥JStandIThJ commLmlty w) a In need In any manner as the Irusiees may from time to time detem)Ine. 2. To act as a r8source for y¢Jung people living in Ihe Kiwanding communlty by provTrdiro advice and assistarKe and organising prr4rammes of phy&cal. 8du(slK>nBI arKI oth8r acl1eS as a means of." lal Advancin9 in lrfè and hdFxng young people by develcpiThJ their ski115. cawb'es and cap8bilrirÈs lo 8nablè tham ¢0 P8rticipatg in so¢lety as independenLmature and respclisible indivKluals. {bl AdvanclThJ Ucation. <¢1 Relieving urMpIOYnt. Idl Providlng recreaUonal and lagjre Ome acbwty in Int of soclal weltarefor people Ilwng In the area of benefit who have need by reason ol t1r youth. age , infirmtty or ¢JisalMltty. poverty or sooal and ecornmlc ircumslances with a Mew lo improving the CcdrtIOnS of lrfe of suth persons. 3. To advance the gJucation of and preseNe and protecl the heaHh of parents, particularfy vulnerable parents. 4. such charitae purrM)ses as the truste85 may from time to time dot&rn)i. Our vlslon New Heights Charity IS'A wdcumiro oasis for the wlw)le Commu1ty. SLypcAlirKJ persor1 improvemenl. slrongeT family lrfe, communty cohesion and Ih)se in Ihe most need." Strategic Plan Our project manager Camerw Affer has led us very efftiv8ty durirvJ yoar. Ho has been very successful Sn buildir¥J new links and ra.shIpS with new partners. It is Ic* example great to see our links wth local schoL4s beclg stronger. W& ¢onllnu¢ to use and Monitor effa¢tivwws of 8 3 year dev•k)Pm8DI plan. The Board o)nsiders tr development plan which runs from Jan 202X)ecetnber 2D28 at each meeting and reviews progress mad8 In th& achlevemant of a9d objÉdives. It has proved to b8 8 US8fiJl t¢1. This approach helps us to.'- Ensur8 ovr actiwb'es remained loctwed on our stated tharity obiècts Rewew policy & procedur6 arKI updaie docxjmants & treinlrKJ Ensur8 that safeguarding has a high prioriiy. We have ferred to guidance contained in th& Charfty CoMmis9'S general guidance on public befit when reviewing and planniro our actimlies. In particujar. Ihe trustees ccffistder how p1anr1 activities wll contribute to meeting the aims and objectives.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Internal contrd risks are minimised by the imptem0n1atn of predu for aLrth)risation of all transactions and proja(ts. Procedures are in place to erbSure complrdnce wilh heallh and safety of all staff. vduntèèrs, dients and vigtors lo the ctra. Th pr(taduras arè p&rkMdlcAly revi8vtsd to ansur8 that they continue lo meet the needs of the Charity. How our actlvStl•s d8llv•r pu1¢ bèn Our main activities aNI those who w6 try to hdp arn dèscrfb8d All (Mjr chathable activiks fS on working wlh people in the King8tandiro Ward and suwoundirvJ area Ytho are liviro in challervJing Birrurnstsnctrs. To mg&t the ¢haTity's objectives we deliver a range of Services including: Domestlc Abuse counsel11r serVe {kn'r£ DelNery ended November 20251 Advice & Advocacy Servke on Wdfare. Dls8bilNy. Houslng & Employment ISeNce Delivery ended November 20251 'C<xllmunity C3fe'_ IndliJ cworiunities for vduntews to gain accredit1 qualIfitiOns. Luncheon Club Be-fn'ending in person and remotdy T8i-Chi Monthly Community Meals & Fesbval Cdebrations Ichrisbnas Day & Easter Sun(*ayl 'Lest wè Forget. DerTtentia Choir 'Imagine' mental haallh supportgroup New HeJhIS Youth Forum YoLrth Soual Acb"pn pro10. communrty Ipttgrs and of kn.r Fortnighlly Food Panty Slow Cookèr cooklng s8ssions Wdlness Wednesdays Community and Edu¢xtional Trips e.g. toTheatre, Aston Hall, Museurn Coltedion Trust, Slratford-upon-Avon, Weston Super Mare Arts & Crafts meeti1 mom for o)mmuntty grwps Seated Exerc?se Suprx)rt to ChIldr arKI F8milièy
School Holiday YoLth Social Action. activity packs Toy giveaway al Christmas Free SGhool Holiday Children's community meals Crochet and Qulz Gioup Parent & Toddler slay and aY sesslons MoNky & Frrday Employability Workshop Community Cffiwllabon To enhance community support thIn the charltys objectives we facilit•t* delivery of a¢tlvttl8s by Partn Including'.- EdLKalion Support Imaths. ErYJlish, So"erre & IT Classes) Alcohol support meeb'ngs {M & Al-anon) HÉ81thy Eating Group Narcotics AnonYMS Hornestart Bimingham MirKI B2Work Thrive Birmingham Adult Education North Bimiingham 4 Ukraine Community N6k Support Offlcer Aston Villa Founda'on
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Inspiring Fitrws Who used and benefited from our sorvl¢es7 One of our stralegigs Is lo eryJage wth other providers and help them reach tr tBrg6t beneficiaries. This hes led us illto strong partnerships with KingstandiNJ Thursday Club. Imagine {M6nt81 Hèatth Sélf H6lp Group), Alcohdi( Anonymous, Al-gnw, a¥ WEII as many others. We offer them gocKI meeti facilft+e5, netsvorks, promotion oftheir s¢NGBs gnd inter-agency contacts. Through our own network of vdunlgefs, n18#ers. website. [K)tsc8rds, social media, referrals sy51ern and word of mQLrth, we are ablg lo give Jr pathers access to the peopk they wish to serve>. We have also developed our paTtnership working approach, aThJ now represented on key stralegi¢ boards irTrcluding Biminghem North Local Cornmunlty Safety Partnership Br)ard, BIn1h8 Norlh DThbc Abuse Fonjm and's1 of Kingslandlng, group. We remaln commiiled to delNerFllg a ra[9 of serwKes 8fKI actryites whKh rneet local ne8d8. The Comrrwnity Cafo bulldlng pmides offlce facilities for the NEST woiect offering Dorne5tic Abuse Counselling Ser¥es and benefits advice. Other actimlies delivered by charity V(Aunr5. supported by a wnall stsff team. are deliveiEd frijwn both the Community Cafe and St John's Centre. All of Ihes9 irYb"atNes all(w us to moel fflighl nopd diwbon lo another seiCe and to provide stror¥Jer ccmmunity cxjhesion. There are th)usands ot people in Kingslanding Ward who have benefitted from the semces through New Heighls Charity. NEST Project The overall ovaluotiw of the completed 'NEST propd (XJYIn that NEST Te1veI523 referrals of DLxnesllc Abuse Victs"ms. Then high¢st pr(yortion of referyals received were self-referrals143.98%1 followed by monlal heatth NHS FoUatIOn Trust seMces118.36%1. This is eden of Ihe effeclivaxs of proiect publidty and public awar8ness trainir#J ddfver lotAlly throluhoul the prDiecA. 3¢>Nov-25 Refgrral Status No of referrals received In Counsellin To be assessed To be allocatedlwatti Counsellin Com leted Client did not engage/Declined Service 523 o/. o/. o/. 285 130 Unable to contact O Unsuitable for our servicel signwsted DIF Closed others (Out of Area, Worki Total 23 40 23 62 4/ 12/ EIG Full-Time 523 1000
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Counsèlllng Sèrvleè The tsble below confimis the proied has offered 5.131 wunselling gsseEsmEnts and sessions. There a benèficary attandancÉ lèvel ol over 84% which is higher than the majority of olher spedalist counselllng sèrvlces. It is also noted that only 2% of offered sessiorffj erg'dtd not 8110rKf- vA)lth is wgnfftanlly l(fftrthan 8ny other health setyice apwyntmenl. clnt attendanc08 Ma 2022 to 30th Novembor 2025 Sessions Offergd Attendtrd Cancelled DNA Coun5ellin Sessrons 4619 3907 664 Counsellin Assi nments 512 415 39 Total 5131 4322 722 87 Percents 14% Outreach The outreach wod( of the charity prowdes SLPPCKt to vulnerabpe adulis lin9 In our enMUn. In partnership with the St Vincent De Paul Socty and Chrisl the Kiro Parish appr0MatelY 80 peopfe are visited al home, most ofthese are hjSe)oUnd dw to disabilty or Illn?. Thi5 Seoe is provideil by volunteers. WO offer 8 signposdrYJ servlce to other oryJanisations that provide hdp and gjpport to IcrAI people. Challènge going f¢xward: One big continuing challervJe facarKJ al chaiibes is fuThJ raising. The are more th8ribes and the pod of grants they are bidding Into has dlm1nisPd. At samo time the need wxoss1he county has In¢58d. Th8 liv88 of disa(fvaTrtaged ppIe livirvJ withln our c4Jmmunity continue to be sKJrMficanily irnpacted by the ongoing Wodd Events, and how this is continulng to affect IndfvlduaL8 arKI famlllès. The consultations werp predorninantly fwused on parti¢iP8nts who 8ccBss all of our serwrxs. The oUtCn$ showed us that some of the key Corerrts are- fiTrarKaal issues, cost of utiliti"ps, thab"on. mental health, lonellness and w811-being. This survey highlighted thaL In our ccffimunty p8ople led unimportant, undervalued and are lackiryj in confidence. This survèy highlighted that there is a need for the wort thal we ur*Jertake and thatwe need to keep on developing this. For older and disabled people'Nomial Llfe. is conlinuiwvJ, aM(9st OththirJS io be impacled by the ong01r WoAd Evènt$', including:_ Increased FC Costs1 Heating wverty Closure of actiwlies previously run by olher churthlcharrtylcommunlty groups. Access lo key services We ne8d to look at continuiro to offer opportuniues to voFunieers and ensure that we are Offer1 a bn)ad Mnge of 8¢tiviti&s lo th& community.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORn FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Flnandal R•yl•w By prudent m8nagernenl and Successful biddiro for funds. the Charity is in a financial posioon. Cameron Archer (Project Managorl led the team arKI dltlh the finarKial i&wos in partneTrhip 1th Miko Daly, on8 of tha tru8lee¥. Currently, there are no Investmsnts otherth8n buildirys with re¥etves suffiLyentto me&tthe current worklng capital requirements of the charity. Our main sourc8 of regular unrestricted irKyJrrE tinUeS to be from service PToMders who use our premises and volunleer.led fiJndraising activittes. 11 is tr) noted Ihat unrethcted Incomè has slowly Infxeased as the adivi11g5 offered at the Cafe &te continues to expand. and the expectation 15 that tlwe wll be fvrther lrnprovement in 2D16. Funding for staff cornes from grant MaThJ bcmlies. The that in the main servic85 and actiwties are delivered by Voluntee and we have a pald m8mbars of slxff makes thls nKJre sustalnabl8. Wg continue to 8eek new partners.arKt the seNces they pmwde. as a tough economic climate naturally causes more needs amongst the communlty wè sélve. èsp8ualty in KtryJStArng. an a8 of mafvx deprrvation. Pl8ns for tha future The Charity Board strategy is to keep staffirKJ costs at18vels that11 not ImkX)s6 financial and strudural to the tharity. This ts c(MnpleWnl by a wsion that P8$ w(YkiTrJ in partnership as another key component In MaThJ our charity both effedive ar sustainable. While working voluntears also has Its ehallÉngès, this ft)ms the third element in a vision that marries finarKial strategy 8 vislon for the community trt invVLes Ih6 commirmty to play a key part In sofvlrg lis problems. W8 continue lo seek parlnerships and Opp[un85 for 4die5 arKI Supp thich wll add to (Mjr vision for our area and the community. Operatlng rns8rvo polley 1. Purpose The purpose of thi8 rw Cer3lirvJ Re58rv8 Pojy for New HebJhts- Warren Fami ComTnunity ProjgGt IS to build and maintain an adequate level of Lnreslricled net assets to gjpport the organisation's day lo day opar8tions In tha èvènt of unfors8én thcWxlls. The r&%erye may also be used for one-tim8, non-racurrfng expSeS thatwill build loro4eFTh capauty, such as staff develOpwn( research and development, or investment in infra8truGttre. Operating reserves are not Intered lo rePle a permanent loss of funds or eliminate an ongoing budget gap. organlsatlm Intends for the operatlrKJ reserve to be used and replenished wtthin a rga80nabl8 perFod of tirre. Ths OperatsrrfJ Reserye Pdicy will be implemented in conjundion wlh tho 0r finan081 pjicies oftlK8 Organisati and is intsrd to support the goals arKI strategies contained in those related pdiaes aThJ in st¥ategic and operational plans.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11, Definltlons and goal8 The operating Reserve Fund Is defined as designated fLmd set aside by the action of the Board of DirectorslTrusta8s. Tha minimum amount to d8signat8d as opèr8tirg raserve 11 b& estsblished as an amount suffioent to maintain ongoing operntions ar pro1tS for a set period of time, measured in months. The Operating Reserve wv9s a dynamic r(A8 and wll b8 arKI adiJst8d In r&ss@ to intemal and external thanges. The target minimum Opwating Reserve FuTrJ is equal to 6 rnorths of averag8 rwrtr@ unr&strletGd operating CDSIS. In addition to calculating the actual operating reserve at Ihe finarKy81 ye3r-end, thè (y8r8tlng r8s8rvè fund tsrg8t mlnlmum wll bs (slculated aach yèar afterappmal of 8nnLd budg8t. These reserves will be reporteA lo the Board of DirectorslTrustees and IndUd in the regUr finanLial reF¥Xts. 111. Accounting for R8sarv8s The Operating Re8eTve FurKI vall be recorded in the antI systsm and fnanoal sl8ternents as a Board Oeslgnated Operating Reserve. The Operating Reserve FuThl wll be funded and available in cash or c2sh equivalents. Operating reserves wll be mairbtained in a separate bank accw IV. FundSng of Resèrves Tho operating Reserve Fund wlll b8 funded wth surplLL4 unrosbtted (wtlng funds. The Board of Directorsfrrustees may, fTom time lo time. direct that a Sp scrfjrce of revenue be $8t a5id8 for operating reserves. E¥arryl85 may indude ¢lime gtfts (Y bts. grants. or Spal appeals. The chair and Treasurer wll identify Ihe need for access to reserve lurxts aTKI COT)finn that thè is consist1 with the purpose of th8 res8rv8s as 8ribed in this Op8rating Rèsarvè Pdky. Determlnalion of need requires analysis of the suffiaewy of the current level of wrve funds, the availability of any other SOUrS of funds beforg using reseryes, arKJ evalua of the tirne fvwhi¢h the fvnds 11 be rUl[l and explalned. V. Auth)rity to use operatsry reserves Authority for the use ol Operats. reserves is ddryatsd to thg Chair 8nd TrBatr in consultallon wth the other Trustees included on the Bank Mandate. The use of operating reserves wtll bè reported to the BoBrd of Directorsrrrusle8s at their next 8thedthed meetiThJ, a(t(mpanigd by a description ofthe anaOsis and determination of the use of the funds, and anS for replenishment to restore the OpeTaling R8sÈrv6 Fund to th8 larggt rninimurn arnounL Th8 Chair must r8fAVè txior approv81 frcm Ihe Board of DireCtorslTntses.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED)(INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Vl. ReporbryJ and Monitoring The Chair and Treasurer aré rèsponsible for ensurirrfJ that the OperatirvJ Reservo Fund is mairtsined armj used only as described in this PolKy. Upon approv8101 th8 usa of cperab'ro r8swve funds, the Chair and Treasurer will malntaln records of the use of Ihe fvnds and plan for pIenIShmenL Th VAII providè r8gular mlnlmum amunl. Th8 Chalr and Treasur6rt(YJeth8rwth Trustees wll annualty disrJJss what additi(mal risk factors mlght b8 considgrgd for the ganISati, Ihe impact of trAJdgatl on Or[abl3 reserv8 kvels, and any requiremenls of exiemal funding organi88tion8. Vll. Relalionstrwp lo other poliryes The Chalr and Treasurer shall maintain the folkMr4J bOard•apprOv polldes, whlth may contsin provisions that affect the creatB)n, suffidency, and rnanagemerrt of the OperatirpJ ReseNe Fund. Rlsk Managem1 lated polieS aTrJ tTrJls to minimise risk. indLkllng ConllrKJ8ncy or Dlsast8r Pr8par8dnÉss Plan Policl8s r818ted lo Op8ratiThJ and Capttal BudoeJThJ Fund development Pdides Vlll. Rewew of Policy This policy will be by the D1CtO$t ev 12 morth5 al minirnurn, or $cner if warranted by inlemal or extemal evants or changes. Changes to the pdicy will be agreed by Board of DIrrS1 Tru51oe8. This policy, Upon every revisiM must be dlstributad by the Director5ffrustees to the respOlbIe Staff and any other Enlested patts"gs. The Irea8UTer logetherwTth the Board of DirectorslTrustees are r8spMsible for the recNnmendation of financial p¢4iry. strtegw. 8nd blget8 that support the mission, values and strategic plan ofth6 organisation. Its purpose is to ensu that the fInala1 heath and integrtty of tho (Kganisalion in pursuit coils mis&on to m8&t thÉ n88ds of thè rTk)St dv6advantaged rnembers of the Kingstandlng communtiy and to holp to brirvJ about social co10n.
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT TRUSTEES, REPORT {CONTINUED){INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Statement of Trustees. ReSponbIll&S The trjstses, who are also the directors of H&ghts- Waffen Fami Community Projact for tha pury)ose of Gompany law, are responslble for pparing tho Trustees. Report and the financial statements in accordancg with applicabl8 law and United Kingdom ACcnI1r¥j Standards (Untied lfjrYJdom G8ndlly A¢cèpt6d Accn11r Practicel. Cotllpany Law gre3 the trustees to prepa finanal slaternents foreach flnandal yeaT whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affaSrs of th¢ Ghanty arKJ of t1 irKX)ming re8OL¥CeS arKJ 8ppllcw)n of reswrce5, including th& Incom8 8nd Èxpèriiure, of the charitable company that year. In preparfrKJ these flnawlal staternents. trustees are rwuirl lo.. select Suitable pdic4es and then appty them cOstentIy,. observe the rnethcs and prirKip16s in th• ChartU6s SORP., make ILKJgèmants and eslimates that are reasonable and wudent stale whether appluble UK Account1J Standards have been foll. subject to any materfal departure5 disdosed and eXaIned In th8 finarlar statements: aThJ prapare thè finaal Btatsrnents crt the gdro c(mcem baS unless tt Is 5nappropriate to presu that th8 Chadty will c4)nlinue In operati. The trustees 8re sponsIble for keeping adequate acc(nr0 reo)rds that disd0 with reasonable acraCY at any time the financial position of Ihe (atity arKI ensblg trrn lo onsurg that the financial ststements comply wlth th6 Companiès Act 2006. They are aSso responsible for safeguarding Ihe a55ets of the charity and hgn¢e for taking reasonable steps lor prèvéntion ar detection of frdwl and other irregularities. The truslees, rgport was 8PPToved by the Board of Trustees. wc Mrs C Gutteridge Trus18elChairperson Dated= 02 July 2026
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT I rBport to the Iruslees on my ex8mlnaUon of the finarKial statemen15 of New Heights - WarT8n Fann CommuNty Prci8Ct Ilhe Irusll for year ended 31 De(mber 2025. ResponsSbllitles and ba$ls of report As thg twstees of the Iwsl land also its direCi(S for the pu0$e$ of company lawl you arè responsible for the preparation of the financial atÈmgnts in accordan wrth re4tJirem8nts of the CK*mpanies Act 2tK)6 (the 2006 Having satisfied myself th81 ihe financk21 statements of tho lJust are Trjt reqUId to be aLrted und8r Part 16 of thè 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinalNJn. I report in reswa of my ex8minalion of the trust's financHI statements carried OLJI undèr section 145 of the Charibes Art 2011 It 2011 Act}. In caryir¥J out my 8xamlnaUon I have follwd 811 thè applicable Dlrections givgn by the Charity Commission LAKl8r sÈdon 14515Xbl of the 20f1 Act. Independent examln•r's statem•nt SIN the trust's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a boily In seGbon 145 ofthe 2011 Act. I cc4)firm thal18m ql11ed to undertake the examirwlion iU38 l am a member of ICEAW, which Is of the listed b119. I have completed my examination. I confimi that matters havg (xjme to my attention in o)nnection wlth ttr examination ging mè cause to believe that Sn any material respt- accounlirKJ records We not kept in rÈSK of the trust as required by seGtion 386 ofthe 2006 Act (Y the findla1 5tstemefils do not accord wrlh r8cords', or the financial statements do nol compty V•ith Ihe aJnt1r0 requirntS of 5tion of the Cornpanies Act 26 other than any r6quirgrvent that the finanaal Staten arKI f8ir which is not a matter considered 8S P8rt of an independenl exaMinab". or tho finanaal statements have not bÉ8n prepared in acCOrdar with rned5 atKI principle8 of th8 Statement of Recommendod Pr8Cti¢e for acts)unting and by tharilies aw)licable to charities preparing their financi statements in accorda wFth thè Finarrial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021- I have no concems and have coma across no other matters In cne(l[0n wlh tho examination to which attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a proper urTrder5tsnding of the financial statements lo be reached. E(hYards Acwuntants (Mldlands} Umlted 34 High Street Aldridge Walsall West Midlands WS9 8LZ 02 July 2026 10-
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NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT BALANCE SHEET AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 244.565 272,263 Current assets Dgbtors Cash at bank ond in hand 10 e3 286,285 223.368 223,453 286.348 Credltors: amounts falllng withln one year 11 102.5 172,316 Net current a&5ets 120,863 114.032 Total assets less current liabllltl 365,428 386,295 The funds of the th8 trust Restrictsd income funds Unrestrfd8d funds 12 270.930 94,498 299.064 87,231 365.428 386,295 The company is enti1 to th8 8xernptic from audrt ul1)ent ctstslnod In $8¢iion 477 ofthe Ccxnpan5 Act 2006. for the year endod 31 Decernbw2025. diract<Ks 3¢knedge thr respon&biltties fty ¢(KntywTVJ with the Nuiremenls of the Companies Act 2 with respect to accwnUNJ r8cords arKJ the prepardtion otffirAncaal statts. The mambèrs have not required the ccmpany to ikntsin an audit of its finanraal ststements for the year in question in aeeordanc8 with section 476. These financial statements have be prepared in accordanc8 V+ith the PSiOr ¥yicable to compan16s sublact to the small compznies regime. The finawal slatern8nts were apptoved by th8 IntstÈèg on 02 Juty 2026 (5?1 Mrs S L Bym8 Trustee C Gutteridgo Trustee Cornpany wistrab'on number 06021283 (EtKJlal atKt Wales) 12-
NEW HEIGHTS - WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng pollelas Charlty infom8tlon New Helghts - Warren Farm Communty Project is a prfv818 ry)mpany limited by guarantee Incorporated In Eroland and wa5. The wislered office is 124 Warrw) Farm Road, KirtandIng, Birnilngham, B44 CQN. 1.1 Accountin9 conventlon The company is 8stsblished under a ffmoTandum of 8ss0caalion vthith sets the objects and PL)wers of the organisation and is govemed under il artides of 885orya1r. The accounts have bèen prepad in accorda with the Companies Aca 2006 and Ihe"Accounling and RÉporting by Chariknes.. Statement of Recomrvended practi applicable to charltlès prap£ring thèir accounts In accordan with the Financial Reportiru Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irèland {FRS 1C121" las amend8d f¢x accounting periods CoMmrg frc4M 1 January 20161. Tho charity is a Public BOfft Entity as deffined by FRS 102. The charity has tskon 8dv8ntag8 of tho prowsiorts in the SORP for charibes 4upThJ FRS 102 Updats 8tAllotin 1 not to propare a St8lemenl Of Cash Flow5. The ffnancl81 statèmènts are Prepared In stertiry, whi( the ]0al currerry of the the trLL8L Monetary amunts in these )Inancial statements are rounde(J to the neast £. The Inanclal statsrr]gn15 have been prepared under truytMcal ry)5t cx)nvention, Imodified lo indude the revaluation of freehdd prop&tes and to inolLKle invoslfft8nt propertses aThJ certain financlal Instrumènts al falr valuel. The pri1paI accountiThJ wlK¥es adopted ale set out below. 1.2 Golng conwn Al the lime of approwng the ffin3nGial Statents, the truslees have a reason8Nè &xp8ctatlon that thè tha trust has adequate resoLffe8S to continue in operational exi5tencg for the ft)resg8able future. Thus the Iruslees continue to adopt th# gryng 0Cern baS ot accounling in preparirvJ the financyal statements. 1.3 Cttarltable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the disuetion of thè Irusia85 In fUrthèrsr of their charitable objectives. Unrestiicted funds Can b8 usod in accordance wlth ts ¢tharitsblo ObltiVeS at the d1scre1jc o)f the tNslees. Restricted fvrxls can only be us8d for parbwlar restricted purposes ¥thIn the Dbiects of thp ¢haFity. Reslricbons arise when speufiad by the dorOr %then fuThls S raised f( the particular r05trictod purpos98. Endowrnenl fvnds are suts'ect to specific corKlrfions by donors that the (rAtsI musl bg maintslned by thè the tNst 1.4 In¢omlng resources Income is recognisod Ythen Ihe the trust is IjaIlY enttued to it aftor any perfoTThance condibS have be TllQt, the amounts can be measui8d rdiabty, arKI it is probabje that income will be re[ved. Cash donations are recognlsed on receipt. Other dOn8ticS are rOgrsed once the the t$1 has been notified of the donatlon, tnless PrnrKe conditions iequire deferral of the 8mount. Incorne tax recoverablè In relation lo donations received under Grft "d of covon8nt is ¢rPanI8ed at time of th6 donation. L¢gaGio8 are recogni5ed on receipt or othÈNwse if1he the tnjst has been not[rd of an impending dlslribulion. the amount is kn¢)wn, and rècapl is expected. ff Ihe amount is not knthvn. the legacy is treated a5 Conti¢ asseL 13-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accounting policivs {Contlnuedl 1.5 Rg$our¢$ xpond$d Expenditure Is recogni on(% there is a al or colti oblkJ8ll to transfer econornic benefit lo a thlrd psrty, tt is pr(l)able that a transfer of econoni¢ n¢fits WAI be wuired in setUemenL and the amount of thè obligation can be measured reliab. Expenditurè is classffied by aCtiVy. The costs of each actiVTty are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in ulertakirVJ each activity. Direct costs attributablè to a singl& acliwty are allocat dlredy lo ttwt activty. Shared costs which contributè to moro than ong tIvIty and support Costs whieh are rKJt attributable to a strole othty 8rg apptiord between those actimties on a basis nslslenl with the use of resources. Cgntral staff are allod on the basis of time spent. and depreciBtion charg8s are allted on the portion of the a5sel's use. Expenditure Is recognlsed orte thgro is a legal ry constnKtive obligation to transfer econornlc benefit to a third party, bt Is probable Ihal a transfer of economic benefits wdl be required in setd8m6nl, and thè amount of the obllg8tlon c£n b& rnea3ured Telkgbty. Exp8ndilure is dassrfied by acttwty. The costs of oach llty are made up of the total of di¥ect costs and shared costs, Snduding support cos13 invofved in undertakirKJ each activty. Direct StS 8ttrtbulab16 tr) 8 single activity ara allocatèd direct to that aciiwty- Shared costs which wnlriimrte lo morg than one 8¢tiV4ty and support costs which are not altdbutable to a aGtivrty arg apportio1 between those activities on a basis consislenl with the use ol ras(xJ. ¢traI stsff (x)sts are alIcted on the basis of t1 spent, aThJ depreciation chargès afft 8lo¢ated on the portton of Ihe assets use. 1.6 Tangible fixed assgts Taroible fixed assets ar6 InStS8lly measured at aTrJ Subw1[ty IaSured at cost or valuation. net of depreciation and any ImpalmtIo5ses. Depredatlon Is recognised so as lo wrtte off the c4)St or valuation of assets ths their residual values over th8lr U8èful lives on the follthing bases.. Leasehold land & kxjildings Fixtures, fittlngs & equipmerrt 25 year knse term 25% reduarvJ balance 1.7 Impairment of fixed assets At each reparting gnd date. the the trust rewews the carryiro amounts Df Its larolbl6 assèts to d&termin& whelhor there is any indication (hat th>se 8&86ts have Suffer an impaimènt 1055. If any such inditAtion exists. recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of tre impairment loss Irf any). 1.8 Cash and cash •qulvalènts Cash and cash equlvalents indude 5h in hand, dgPOYts hdd al call with banks, other short4erm liqd investments wth (viginal maturities ol three morrths or less. and bank overdrafts. B2nk ovardrafts shown Ythin borrowi[8 in ujrrenl liabilities. 1.9 FlnanGlal Instrum¢nts The the trust ha5 elected to apply the prowsions of Section 11 'Basic financial InstruTnents' and Section 12 'OLher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instNments. Financial Instrumenis ar& recrynised in the the trusvs b8lanLX sheet en the the tr[ become8 party to the contraclu81 provisions of the instrument Flnanci£l assets and liabilths arg offset. wilh the net arn(nts PTesait&J in the financial staiements, when ther8 is a legally 8nforceable Fight to set off the recc•Jnised amounts and ttrEre is an intention lo setue on net basis or to realise the asset and settle the aIN1[ty &muttan¢wsty. 14-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Accountlng policies Icontlnuedl Baslc flnan¢ig1 ossets Basic finaAal assets, whlth indude debtors and cash and b8nk balarw, are initially measured al transaction pdcè indudir£ transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortls8d Cost uslng th6 effeGtive inlgrest rnethod unless the arraement constttutes a finarrir9 transaction. whety thè transaction Is measured at the present valLJa of th8 future rwipls disc0jnj at a m8rket rdle of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable ythin one year are not aMbsed. Baslc flnanelalllablllties Basic financlal li4bilities. includiTrJ creditors bank loans are inibally recvJnlsed at transaction price unle55 the arrangamenl constilLrtes a financi tsnsa¢tion, wlwe the debt Inslrument Is meAsured at Ihe prosent value of the future payments dIsCOlted at a market rate of IntemsL Finandal li8tmlit da5&fi1 as payable thin one year are not amort159d. Debt instruments are subSequErY carri1 at amoTbsed cos( uslng tha 8ff8divè intèrest rate rnethod. Trade crlItOrS ar8 obligation5 to pay for g¢yxls or rYI{¥ lh have been acquired in the ordlnary cours& of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are Class[r as current liabilths if payment Is du& withln on8 year or less. If 1, they are prawted as non-currenl liabilib"es. Trad& Cr6d1t( ar6 ra(x)gnisèd initially al transaction pvice and subs8qu8ntly aSured al amorSed c051 using the effle inl8re8t methd. Dwocognltlon of flnèncial Ilabllliles Financial liabilities are derecogni5ed vthen the Ihe tNst's corrtr3clu81 tsbligMbon$ explre or are discharged or cancallad. 1.10 Employee nefits The cost of any unused holiday enbtlement is recognised in thg period in which the employee's seThices are rec. Temiination berfits are rerJoJni5ed Immed[ate as an exper when the the trLBI is demonstrably mmitted lo terminate the employmant of an empw or to prode temiination benefits. 1.11 Retirement ben•flts PaYrn8 to defined contrfbLrtion retirynenl benofft are charged as an expense as fall due. Crftjeal a¢¢ountln9 eslimates and ludgemonts In the application of the the tmsfs aCuntirJ pdiues, tha trnstees arè required lo make judgements. estimates and assurnptions ab1 1he carrwT¥J anK)unt of assots arKI liabilities that are not readily apparenE fmm 0th8r sources. The estimales a[ ass4yiated assumption5 are based on historical exanC& 8nd olhèr factors thal are congdered to be relevanl. Adual sLthS may diff8r from t8& 8stimstss. The èstimates and underlwng asSLmpti(Trn8 are rewewed on an LYKJoiro ba&s. Rewsions to 8ccounNng eslirnBt&s ar6 rnc(ynised in the period in whKh Ihe estimatè is rn¥i58d wh8rè th8 revision affects only that riod, or in the period ol the revision arKI fuiurg peri(s where the revision affects both cwront and futur& periods. 15-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Donatlons and l•ya¢ies Unrestricted Restrfcted fund$ fund$ Total 2025 Total 2024 Grant Income Other Ine4)me 4.051 23,134 318.672 322,723 351,010 23,134 22.599 27,185 318.672 345,857 373,fj09 For the year ended 31 Dècwnber 2024 29.688 343.921 373,eog Grants recolv BVSGUK EMPLOYMENT BVSCUK ESOL 40 Big Lottery Henry Smith William Cadbury Bring Ic Bnjm BCC IncDme Maximlsation FurKI TrUstse Chantatle Foundation Children in Need Fund FCC Communit18s Trust Food Provision Top Up Fund Winter Food Aid CC UK INFUI BVSCUK MOVE ON The Slrtlon Coldfield Charttable Trwt Eveson Charitable Ttust KFCYF Community Fund Robert fvkAlpine Rthert ThkAlpine Foundation Tnjst W G Edwards Charftable Foundth"on BVSCUK WELL BEING MW Mayorsweekend R&DTumwCT Héart of England Children Grant Thrive Together Birmingham 88ron Davenport Warm Welcome Grdnl R & D Tumer Mèsls Wègtem Power Holiday al5 Othèr incorne other grants recewed < £500 11,014 30.272 34,830 128,159 138,646 34.8tx) 33,800 3,900 372 29,soo 128,159 34,800 8,800 5,OCMJ 10,OQM) 8,8CQ 10,610 5,000 10.000 12.500 2,250 4,000 7,200 2.600 6,000 27.10D ,442 2,600 6,OC 21,1 16, 6,442 3,051 7,485 1,600 2,500 10,000 12.800 2.000 1,000 37.20D 28,979 1,000 1,000 5,498 6,600 615 2.C)01 500 521 15.5211 1,091 1,219 10,LX)O 1,000 36,9 300 7,350 7.350 e.800 6,800 3,379 18,9001 4,051 318,672 322,723 351.010 Other incorne Cafè Taklngs LettiryJs St Johns 9,316 9,316 7,666 8.844 14,14e 16-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 DOnaonS and1•9acl•s Icontlnuodl Donations 4,038 938 4,038 936 787 23,134 23,134 22,59 Ralslng funds 2025 2024 ublKi Seeking donauons, grants and193ae8 8,295 8,295 The cost Of raIn9 funds represents tradlNJ c05t5 in relalton lo thg i¥fe 8fKI Ind?5 cafe PUTchas&s and vendlng soNices in relation to Ihe cafe trade. 17-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 5 Charltable actlvlties Warren Fan Project Costs Cost¥ DgPTe¢latlon T()tsl 2025 Totsl 2024 Staff costs Depreclatlcfi- Leasehold pPrty Depreciation of fixtures and Fitbros Water, rates and Insur8nc£ cost5 Light and Heating costs Repairs and Maintenanco ¢08ts Telephone and Postage costs Sundry costs Volunteer and travel expenses Caf6 Rèpairs and maintenance Legal advice service Legal and Professi¢aL Costs 155.415 155,415 193,212 27,665 27,665 33 10,727 12,072 4,606 14,623 7,749 11,528 7,196 6,823 1.645 6,217 855 4,591 los,9 99,551 38,142 27,914 27.685 33 10.727 7,749 7.196 105.985 38.142 176,080 155.415 27.698 359,193 405,096 176,080 155,415 27.698 359.193 405.096 AnalysSs by fund Unrestricted funds Reslrictad funds 14.354 161.726 33 27.665 14,387 344,806 155.415 176,080 155,415 27,698 35S,193 For the year ended 3108c•mb•r 2024 un$ed funds Reslrlcted funds 33,836 150,338 33,881 371,215 193,212 27,665 184,174 193.212 27.710 405,096 Truste None of the trustees (or any persons connecled wth them) received any remuneration or benefrts from the trust durirvJ the year. 18-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Employ••s 202$ Number 2024 Number Prol0Ct Staff 11 EMplOent costs 2025 2024 Vvages and sal8rf88 {incl al sacurfty costs) 155.415 193.212 Thgre wor8 no employe8s whose annual remuneTalion was £60.(NXJ or morn. Taxallon The charfty Is axempt from corpts" tsx it¥ charitsbte athties. Tanglblvt fixed assets LéaBehDld land & bulldirw4s Flxiuyes, ffttings & Ipment Cost Al 1 January 2025 691,387 17,822 708.989 At 31 December 2025 891.367 17,622 708,989 Depreciation and Impalrn*nt Al 1 January 2025 Depreaation charged in the year 419,236 27,665 17,490 33 43e,726 27,698 At 31 DeCber 2025 446,901 17,523 464,424 Carrylng amounl At 31 December 2025 244,466 99 244,565 At 31 Decernb8r 2024 272,131 132 272263 10 Dobtor8 2025 2024 Arnounts falllng due wtthln one year: Trada dèb 85 63 19-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 11 Credltors: amounts falllng due withln one year 2025 2024 Tde creditors Other creditors Ac¢ruals and deferred inc4Jme 2,510 95.850 4.230 3,086 165,100 4,130 102.590 172,316 12 Restrlcted funds r8strfct8d funds of the charity comprfse the unexpended balances of and grants held on trust sublaet to spècific conditions by (h)nors as to h(w they may be used. At 1 January 2025 Incoming resources Resource expended At31 December 2025 316.672 (344.8fK) 270.930 Previous year: At l January Incomlng 2024 resources Rosourees expended At31 December 2024 326,358 343,W21 1371.2151 299, 13 Unrestrlcted funds The unrestricted furmjs of the charity comprise the Unex[jed balarKes of donations and grants which are ol subject to specific dItIonS by ¢Jonors and grantors as lo h[ they may be used. These indude designated funds vthich have been strl asid$ (xrt of Unrestrict furyls by tho tr9105 for spe¢ific purp¢>ses. At 1 January 2025 Incomlng Resources r•sourc•s èXP8nded At31 Decemb•r 2025 General f8 87,231 29,185 121.9181 94,498 Prevlous year. At 1 January 2024 Incoming resource5 R•sourees expèndèd At31 Daeombar 2024 General funds 99.733 {42,190) 87.231 -20-
NEW HEIGHTS- WARREN FARM COMMUNITY PROJECT NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 14 Analysls of n•t ass•ts betwo•n funds UnrestrScted funds Restrlcted funds Total Fund balances at 31 December 2025 are reprB8errted by." Tangible assets Current assetsllliabiliti&81 100 54224 244.465 66,839 244,565 120,863 54,324 311,104 365,428 15 Related party transactlons Ther& rt no dlsdosablÈ rèlated party tran5aclion5 duriro Ihe year12¢724- nMel. R8munoratlon of key management personnel 2025 2024 Salary 2nd soc181 s8curtty cosis 39.495 38,433 16 Cash ggnorated fr(xn operatlons 2025 2024 Deficit forth¢ year 12Q,8671 139.7961 Adjustrents for. Depreciation and impainnent of tsr¥Jible ffiX1 assets 27,698 27,71D Movements in WDrkiry (zpttal.. Ilncreasel in debtors IDocr&aseMnmse In creditor5 1221 169,7261 163) 22.935 Cash (absorbed byygenerated from operatlons 62,9171 10,786 21