NUT FORD 08e KNUTSFORD TOGETHER Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered 2 December 2021 Charity Registration Number 1196898 Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2025
NUT FORD 08e Trustees Chairman David Briggs CVO, MBE. KStJ Appointed 9 September 2021 Treasurer Rayna Jackson MA FCA Appointed l March 2023 Sarah Flannery B Soc Sc Appointed 9 September 2021 Dr Paddy Kearns Appointed 9 September 2021 Rosie Longden Appointed 9 September 2021 Resigned 17 February 2025 Piers McLeish Appointed l June 2022 Registered Address Dukenfield Hall, Knutsford Road . Mobberley .Knutsford . KNUTSFORD , Cheshire . WA16 7PT
NUT FORD 08e Knutsford Together Report of the Trustees for the year ending 31 March 2025 The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2025. The financial statements comply wrth the Charities Act 2011, and the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing theiT accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" FRS 102) issued in October 2019. Our purposes and activities Set up in 2022 by former Lord Lieutenant of Cheshire David Briggs, Knutsford Together is a Cheshire-based Charitable Incorporated Organisation that identifies. maps and connects every agency. voluntary organisation and interest group in the WA16 postcode, covering Knutsford Mobberley High Legh Ollerton and surrounding areas. Our mission is to support local people in need, whether economic or social. Knutsford Together exists to wajk alongside them to make a positive change in their lives going foard. We seek to connect Knutsford residents with Government services such as medical, social care, education, welfare benefits. and Council fvnded seNices according to their circumstances. We also help to direct them towards Suitable services piovided by charities and voluntary groups. This enables us to provide the infrastructure and practical framework to allow anyone in our area to overcome the disconnection between statutory support, community and voluntary services and activities. and find the support they didn't even know existed. Our neOrk is able to reach and connect everyone in need with everything our Knutsford community has to offer. and where necessary encourage new services to fill any gaps. By harnessing the power of the community and humankindness we create the opportunity for any individual in Knutsford - regardless of any formal training or qualifi'cations - to help another human being in need: this will not onty help the person in need but will also provide great satisfaction to the person offering to help and making the initsal connection. We aim to effect support for individuals which will reduce the negative social psychological and medical impact of people in need and experiencing "life's difficulties" Achievements and perfomiance During this year we have built on the success of our first ftjll year of operation. With full time staff members we have been able to provide a regular weekly well-being walk for those residents with limited mobility and their carers. We are especialty pleased that those attending the walk, many of whom had not felt able to venture outdoors without our support. have made triendships with each other which enable them to have their own social interactions. This has materially improved their wellbeing and men&il health.
NUT FORD 08e We have also, with the help of a grant from the Cheshire East Flourish Fund, established our befriending service. A volunteer management scheme has been set up with the intention of ensuring that volunteers are able to regularly visit housebound and lonely residents who we have identified through our work. These visits are intended to improve client's mental health and reduce their dependence on NHS setvices. The biggest source of referrals to our service is Knutsford Medical Partnership ("KMP°). whose social prescribers have an excellent working relationship with our staff. Attendance at our weekly Talking Café has grown substantial. This is now an integral part of our service; word of mouth ensures that the number of attendees grows organically and it is obvious that the Talking Café is serving a fundamental need for social interaction and integration whilst also providing the opportunity ft)r guests to access bespoke support and signposting help from our competent staff. The evidence we continue to g&n is that the Talking Cafe is succeeding in reducing social isolation. attendees are making new friendships leading to renewed community involvement, and referrals for additional help continue to increase. The many compliments and unsolicited donations we have received at the Café assures us that our seDiice is both necessary and appreciated. Our Chief Officer was honoured by Knutsford Town Council in their 2024 Community Awards under the 'Extra Mile, category which fecognises someone who. in their paid employment. has gone above and beyond for the benefit of the local cornmunity. Nicola had been nominated for her OLrtstanding leadership of Knutsford Together and for helping people in Knutsford find the support they need in difficult ts"mes. The feedback wee received from dients has been extremety positive. To quote some of their words.. "I felt upset when l arrived at the Talking Café. This has just lrfted me. I feel so much better" "Knutsford Together has changed my Irfe. Our Financing We are acutely aware of the need for funding to support our activities and ambitions, and are extremely grateful for the grant fvnding that we have obtained from Cheshire East Council and the Oglesby Charitable Trust. The climate for grant funding remans extremely tough, and we would like to express our thanks to the very generous private organisations and donors detwled in note 7 to the accounts and in particular Oliver Valves Ltd. For thecoming year our ndraSing activities will continue to target philanthropic donors and grant-giving bodies. In shaping our objectives for the year and planning our activities, the trustees have read and had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
NUT FORD Financial review Review of the year 08e Knutsford Together was formed as an entlty in December 2021. but did not start operating until March 2022. The attached financial statements cover the period ending on 31 March 2025. The results for the year and Knutsford Together's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements During the year we had income of £99.551 (20234 £67.026), of which £3.404 was restricted (202&4 £10,000) . and expenditure of £81,468 (20234 £72.070), of which £3,404 (20234 £10.0(K)) was restricted. There was a surplus of £18,083, (2023-4 deficit of £5.044) which was added to reserves. We aiso have received funds in advance totalling £12,079 to fund part of our 202&6 activits'es. Reserves policy We have a policy of maintaining reserves SLrfficient to cover four months running expenses. Plans for future years We have long had an ambition to improve wellbeing by bringing Parkrun to Knutsford. Parkruns (a collection of sk events for runners. walkers and volunteers) take place at more than 2,0(X) locations in 23 countries across five continents every week. As a result of much dedicated work by our Chief Officer we have identth'ed a likely venue and obtained fijnding for part of the set-up costs. Not only will this provide exercise and friendship for those who participate in the run, but it will enable residents who are not runners to participate as volunteers and marshats at the events. giving them a sense of purpose and belonging to Knutsford and improve their mental heatth. It will also help to promote our services to many more local people. th the benefit of the FIouTi5h Fund grant from Cheshire East we wll be implements'ng our befriending group, based on a small group of voluntrS who will be recruited and trained to 'befriend' those of our clients who need this support. Loneliness is recognised as a major national issue and our locai experience confirms this. It is hoped that our befriending scheme will prove to be pivotal to answering this need. Structure, Governance and Management Knutsford Together is a Charitable IncortK)rated Organisation which is governed by a constitution. Its objects are for the public benefit the protection and preseNation of good health and wellbeing and the relief of persons who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, bereavement or unemployment or other sociai disadvantage in such ways and by such charitable means as the Trustees may frorn time to time decide. The Trustees have agreed that its work will be carried out for the benefft of residents of the WA16 postal area. New Trustees are appointed ty resolution of the existing Trustees. They are selected having regards to the skills. knowledge and experien needed for the effective administration of the charity.
NUT FORD 08e Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate training events where these will facilitate the undertaking of their role. They aTe required to have training in safeguarding. Approved by the Trustees on 10 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by David Briggs. Chairman
NUT FORD 08e KNUTSFORD TOGFfHER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31 March 2025 I report on the financial statements of Knutsford Together CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 13. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 {"the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. Having satisfied myself that the chanty is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination. it is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act. to follow the procedures laid down in the generd Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145{5)(b) of the Charities Act), and to state whether particular matters have come to rny attents.on &asis of independent examinevs statement My examination was carried out in accordance with General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountsng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items 01 disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such rnatters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's Statement In connection with my examination. no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of Ihe Charities Act-, or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records,. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a "true and fair" view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undersLanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed on 11 July 2025 by Peter David Willg005e A.C.l.B.
NUT FORD 08e KNUTSFORD TOGETHER STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Income from Restricted Grants Unrestricted Grants Donations HMRC Giftaid Bank Interest Total income 3,404 3,404 10,000 10,000 8L843 52,370 2,862 3,001 65 10,0 81,843 2,862 Expendlture on Charitable activities Operation of the charity 78 Net incomel(deficit) Funds brought forward Funds carried fornard 48.708 48,708 53,752 The Statement of Financial Activits"es includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities The notes on pages 10 to 13 form an integrd part of these accounts.
NUT FORD 08e KNUTSFORD TOGEfHER BALANCE SHEET As at 31 March 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Currenl assets Debtors Cash at bank 235 565 143 Total current assets 12 80.800 50,473 Liabilities Deferred Grants Deferred Donations Donations Amounts failing due within one year 6.746 5,333 13 Net cumt assets Total net assets Funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds Restricted income funds 60.045 74 48,708 Total funds The notes on pages io to 13 form an integral part of these accounts. These financial statements were approved by the Board on 10 July 2025 and are signed on its behalf by David Briggs, Chajman.
NUT FORD 08e KNUTSFORD TOGETHER NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025 l Accounting Policies The principal accounting policies adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation uncertarnty in the preparation of the financial sLatements are as follows.. 2 Basis of accounting 2.1 Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convents'on with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recornmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportsng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015) Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. Knutsford Together CIO meets the definition of a public benefit ents'ty under FRS 102. 2.2 Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis The charity reported totai funds at the year end of £66,791, of which £60,045 is unrestricted. It has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern. 3 Income 3.1 Recognition of income Income is recognised when the charrty has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met. it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability. 3.2 Offsetting There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses. unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRSIO2. 3.3 Grants and donations Income from grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met. it is probable that the income will be reiVed and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is io
NUT FORD deferred until the crrteria of income recognition are met. 08e 3.4 Interest receivable Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity. 3.5 Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activrties that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are grants and donats'ons which the donor has specffied are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity. 4 Expenditure and liabilities 4.1 Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committtng the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. 4.2 Charitable activities Expenditure on charitable actfvities includes the costs of work and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs. 4.3 Governance and support costs Support costs have been ailo&ited between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountabilty of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practsce. Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable actsvities. 4.4 Irrecoverable VAT Itrecoverable VAT is cnaigea as a cost aganst the actrvty for which the expenditure was incurred. 4.5 Provisions for liabilities A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date. Anatysis of income 5 Income from restricted grants 2025 2024 Knutsford Town Council Cheshire East Council Total 1,500 904 li
NUT FORD 08e er 6 Income from unrestricted grants 2025 2024 Oglesby Charitable Trust Total io 7 Donations 2025 2024 Oliver Valves Ltd PasTest Charity Anonymous Other 40,000 10,000 30,000 40.000 10,000 Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities 8 Charitable activities Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2025 2024 Direct Staff salaries Pension and social security costs Talking and other cafes Training Website and IT 65,697 3,260 1.618 67,315 51,894 82 3,342 2,106 970 1,500 2,470 700 137 5.596 14,597 5.596 Telephone Accountancy Advertising Bank charges Insurance Volunteer Expenses Recruitment Other 416 527 158 416 527 158 490 446 492 63 573 494 204 204 124 Legal 12
NUT tO8e- FORD er Analysls of staff costs and numbers Number of full time employees Salaries Social security cost Pension cost - defined contribution scheme 2025 2024 £67,315 £51,894 £1,697 £1,014 £1645 £1 10 Transactions with trustees None of the trustees have been pad any remuneration or recetved any other benefits from an employment with the charity. No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year. There have been no related party transactions in the year. Debtors 2025 2024 Social security overpayment Bank interest receivable HMRC giftaid receivable Total 235 143 35 Cash at bank This comprises cash at bank and short term cash investments with less than 96 days maturity date. Liabilities falling due thIn one year 2025 2024 Donations received in advance Cheshire East 2024-25 Flourish grant recetved in advance Accruats Total 5,333 6.746 14 13