Re8trlcie¢J CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 0110712024 Period start date To 3010612025 Period end date Charity name: Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation Charity registration number: 5182731 Objectives and Activities SORP referen Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of Ihe charity as set out in its goveming documenl The object of Ihe CIO is to advance SLKth chairt8ble purposes (8(rdIng to the law of England and Wales) as the tiustee5 e fit, from time to time. In parb"cular. ixrt not Iirnited to. relieving tM)VWty by making giant and awards to charitlés 8rbd oiher orgarisations that provide puNic benefrt. Principally this is wlhin communities located in the geographical area (In particular within Staffordshire, Shropshire. Cheshire and Derbyshirel. Sumniary of Ihe main acD'vities in relation ¢0 those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17aThY 1.19 The Charity supporls a range of activit5 within the scope of our charitable aims to support projects within our area of operation, diStrilIng funds, depending on the number and suitability of requests receNed. Examples of projects supported inclLFded'. Birchall Park Run - £3.3(Xl gNen, to support the set-up of a park run in Leek, to suptx)rt mental and Y$l(l 3th. Green Door- £1,050 given, to fund the purcthase of a nèw mission transport trike which would enalAe families lo enjoy accessible access to enjoy a ride ai(xJnd Westporl Lake. Buxton & High Peak Samaritans- £1.(X)O gianted. to fijnd the ongoing work ol a mental health oulreach support servi, providing aid and iesources to vulrErable people in the Buxton aTrJ High Peak area. StatenEnt confiming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance iss[d by the Charity Commiswon on publi¢ benefrt Pata 1.18 The tnJstee5 have had due regard to the guidan( isweil by the Charity Commission on public benefil. Restricled
Restricted Additional infom)ation loptionall You ma choose to indude further statements where Idevant aboui.. SORP reference Policy on giant making Para 1.38 Funding rUests are reviewed, by all Trustees, at a quartedy Tiusteé's meeting. Agieetnent is reached on requests, whh are approved or FeJeGted. with the outcomes noted in the minLrtes of the Trustee's elIng. NIA Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1_38 Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 The contributK)ns ale in timè, with all Twslees, and support staff (such as Ihe adrninistrator and book- keeper} gNing up th&r free time to SUPtK)rt the Foundation. Other Restricted
Restricted Achievements and Performance SORP reference Para 1.20 Summary of the main achievements of the charity. idenbfying the difference the charity's work has made to the rircumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider teneffts to scoety as 8 whtsle. The Charity has LX)ntinued to ryomote access to our grant progiamme to k)cal charities that support our otyeclives and obje(ts. We are fortunate to have a Trustee Board with stron9 governance skills and mMItMent to Maximigng our impad through our prcgramme of grants. We are proud to have in(yeased the scale of activity and grant programmes through the year. Our fru8 on smaller GharttaNe programmes helps organisations who are often hard pressed in terms ol resoutces and capacity, where our grants help support a range of piojects that have real impact in dressing needs in our hxal communitEs. Our grants are d1cted to support people in real need as 8 resutt of their personal or wider enOMiC or social arcumstances. Through wod(ing with cxjr partners who deliver on our behalf we can see the differen even modest grants can delNer when they are targeted effectivefy and have a taly11C impact with IIE benetv"aries . We are proud lo see the impact of our work and are committed to contsnue lo extWKI Qui influence fijrther thrimjgh developing our d)aritable Prograrnmes. Additional information loptionall You ma choose lo indude further stalemenls vA)ere Ide¥ant about". Achievements against objecbves Para 1_41 NIA set Performance ol fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 NIA Investment perfomiance agairtst objectives Para 1.41 NIA Other Restricted
Restricted Financial Review Review ol the charity's finanaal pOs"0n at the end ofthe period Para 1.21 The Charitys finan¢i81 position is slror¥J. Acc(MJnts have been prepared showng inu)rne and eK nditure. The Charity does not operate a fomal policy on reseNes but at all times wll maintain Sufficient liquid resources to meet cornmrtted exp8ndiluie and donations rnade b the trust. NIA NIA There are no nrtaIntIeS about the charity )nb"nuing as a gOg corM. Statemenl explaining the policy for hOing reserves st*ng why they are held Para 1_22 Amount of reserves held Reasons for holdin zeio reseNes Explanation of any unrtaInlES about the charity continuing as a oin cem Details ol fund maleriall Para 1.22 Para 1.22 Para 1.23 in defiryl Para 1.24 Therè are rK) fvnds in defiot Additlonal Infomiation {optionall You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about". The charity's principal sources of P8f8 1.47 The Foundalion receNes fuThJing from three sources. funds {including any funilraisirty) The Domant Assets sd)eme (also krK)wn as the Reclaim Fund). Leek Building Souety Stil Committee fundraising acbwties. Interest on the FoLH)dation's bJilding $ety account. As a small charity. ihe Foundation does not havo suth a p)Iy, at present. Investment policy and objeciives including any sw81 investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the princ3pal risks faang the charity Para 1.46 No known risks at the trme ofwrthng. The foundation has stabllty, both finan(ially and in terms of Trustee engagement. Other NIA Restricted
Restricted Structurè, Govemance and Managemènt Descri tion ol chari 's trusts.. Type ol goveming d(ment Para 1.25 Constituth)n How is the ctharty cx)nstituted? Para 1.25 Charitsble In(¥ypoied Organisation {ClO} Trustee selection methods including dètails ol any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to apFrfJ'nt one or more trustees Para 1.25 Every charity trustee must be a natural rSOn. No individual may t appointed as a th8rty trustee of the CIO.. rf he or she 15 under the age of 16 year5., or if he or She would automaticalty se to hold office under the provisions of the constitubon (Is ineligible to be a ttustee) No or 1$ entsued to act as a charity Iruslee whether on appointment or on any re-appointment until he or she ha5 expressly 3d(nowledged, in whatever way the tharity trustees dec4de, his or her a(vptance of the offKe of charity tnjstee. Al least one of the ttU5tees of Ihe CIO musl be 18 years of age or over. 11 there is no trustee aged al least 18 years. the remaining trustees may only 8¢1 to 11 8 meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new charty ttee over 18. There rnust be al least three charity trustees. If Ihe number falls below this tninimum. the rernaining trustee or trustees may act onty to call a meeting of the drItY trustees or appoint a new charity trustee. The MamuM lenglh oftim any trustee may seNe is 9 years. Apart from the first tharity trustee5. every appointed trustee must be appointed by a resolub.on passed at a propèrfy ¢onven8d meetiTrJ of the (arity tiuslees. In selecting individuals for appointment 85 appointed charity ttustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills. krKedge and experience needed for Ihe effeclive administratson of the CIO. Additional inf0maon {optlonal) You ma hoose to indude lurthef Stalements where relevanl aboui.. Policie5 and procedures adopled Para 1.51 NIA for Ihe induction and training of truslees The chairty's organisalional structure and any wider network with which the d)arrty works Para 1.51 NIA Relationship wrth any related parties Para 1.51 NIA Other Restricted
Restricted Reference and Administrative details Charil name Other narne the chari uses Re islered chari number Charity's principal address Leek Buikji NIA 5182731 50 St. Edward Str*t Leek ST13 50L So¢ie CharitaNe Foundation Restricted
Restricted Names of the charity trustees wtho rnanagè th• charlty Name of person lor body) entitled to appoint trustee ifan NIA Trustèe name Office lif any) Date5 acted if not for whole year Timothy EardS Robert Longmore Mark Schofield Chair All of the financial period All ol the ffinancial period All of the finanrial period AJI of the financial period 1* June 2024- 1 Oct(l)er 2024 Trustee NIA Trustee NIA Matthew Gollins Trusteè NIA Jonathan Moore Trustee NIA Andrew Davies Trustee All of the financial pericmj All of the financkAI period 21# January 2025- 3tYh Junè 2025 NIA Lynne Ransome Elizabeth Hall Trustee NIA Trust8è NIA 10 Co rate trustees- nlleS of the diie(#ors at ihe dale the Director name NIA rtwa58 ove(1 NIA Name of trL¢Stees holding tille to property belonging lo the charity Trustee name NIA Dates acted rf not for whole WA ear Restricted
Restricted Funds held as custodian trusto*s on behalf of others DeSCriptn of the assets held in None this capaoty Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf Ihe assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arraruetnents for safe custody and segregation of su assets Irom the charity's ovm assets NIA Additional infomiation loptional) Names and addSseS of adviseF¥ (Optional infomiation) Typè of Name Address adviser Nama of chièf èxacutive or names of senior staff mernbers IOpOonal information) Exemptions from disclosure Re8son for non-disdosure of ke rsonnel details NIA Other o onal information Restricied
Restricted Declaration$ The trustees declar8 that they have approved th• trustees. report above. Signed on bèhalf of thè charity's trustees Slgnaturèl81 Full namal81 Position IE.G. Chairlsecretaryl 14AIR. Date Restricted
Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation A Charitsble Incorporated Organisation {ClO) Registered Charity Number 5182731 .OING ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
Confidential Foundatlon Infomiation Trustees Timothy Edwards (Chair) Robert Longmore Mark Schofield Matthew Collins Elizabeth Hall {from 21* January 20251 Andrew Davies Lynne Ransome Jonathon Moore (left 10th October 20241 Charity Number 5182731 Independent Examinol Rachel W)ilworth Rogistered Office 50 St. Edward Street Leek ST13 5DL Bank Leek Building Society 50 St. Edward Street Leek ST13 5DL
Confidential Leek Buildin Socie Charitable Foundation Contents Page 1. Tnjstees ReF 2. Independent Examiners Report 3. Ststement of Financial Acb"vrties 4. Notes lo the Financial Statements
Confidential TRUSTEE'S REPORT Yearended: 30th June 2025 The trustees present the Foundation's annual rep)rt and finanaal statements for the year ended 301h June 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the accountsng policies, set out in note 1, and comply with the Foundation's ¢xsnstitulion. AddrtK)nalty. the financial statements have been prepared in line with the Chanties Acl 2011, and Ihe"Accounling and Reporting by Charities." Statement of Recommended Practi applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republ of Ireland IFRS 102)" {effeclive 1st January 2019) Ob"ectives and Activities Purpose The object of the CIO is to advance such charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales} as the trustees see fil from lime to lime. The delivery rrEchanism is wa grant and awards lo charities, and other good causes. th8t provide public benefit. principally within communities located in the geographical area of Slaffordshire. Shropshire. Cheshire and Deibyshire. Main Activities The current policy of the Trustees is to make a relatively large number of small donations, 2¢ross the local geographical area. with 2 view to reaching Ictal smallei groups where often small donations of funds can have significant impacts. The CIO aims lo distn'bute all funds, depending on the number and surtability of requests received. Sixteen applications have been received and approved. in the year to 30th June 2025. which were well spread in lemis of geography. scale of organisation and type of good cause. Public Benefit The trustees have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Chartty Commission on public benefit in deciding which grants to issue. Achievements and Performance The Charity aims lo distribute all funds, deperKJing on the number and suilability of requests received. Examples of 8pplicalions received. and grants awarded. indude.. Number 11 £5,000 given, lo svpport the development of a food programme which inVoe$ providing structured help to meet individual direct needs by offering selv1$ such as 1..1 supporL counselling. interactive workshops and creative aclivilies. Haregate Community Centre - £3,015 given. lo fund suprJ)rt for indNiduals and families, lo help purchase, collect, and dislribute household items after the effects offires, periods of homelessness, or to help those who have split from their partners and do not have the means lo purchase Items. Birchall Park Run £3,300 granted, to set up a park run in the Birchalls area. The grant is lo fund the purchase of equipment (signs, hi-vis jackets and a defibrillatorl, lo help with the event, and to with the ambition to promote health and wellbeing in the ktal area. Typically. such events attract around 300400 parbcipanls.
Confidentlal Financial Review. The Charity's financial position is strong. Accounts have been prepared showing income and expenditure. The CIO have received income of£56,638 and. in line with the CIO'S objectwes, distributed £41,055 to charitable causes. The Statement of Financial Activities for the period shows a net surplus of £15,582. No administrative expenses were incurred in the financial penod. The Charity does not operate a formal poIY on reserves but. al all limes. will maintain sufficnt resources to meet committed expenditsjre and donalions made by the Foundats"on. structure Governance and Mana The Leek Building Society Charitable Foundab"on was registered on 3 Dmber 2021 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion ICIOI. The trustees of Leek Building sIety Charitable Foundats'on. acting as a board. carry the responsibility of Complyjng with the requirements of the eonsb"tution and internal financial controls policy. The trustees meet quarterly. The maximum length of lime any trustee may serve is 9 years. Apart from the first charity trustees, every apFx)inted Injslee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting indwiduals for appointment as apF)ointed charity trustees, the charity trustees musl have regard to the skills. knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. At 30 June 2025 there were 7 trustees of which 3 are employees of Leek Building Soaety. Leek Building Society also provided bookkeeping and administration seNices, through the provision of volunteers. No harge is made for these seNices. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILMES IN RESPECT OF THE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Under the Conslitulion, and charity law, the trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in aecordanee with applicable law and regulabons. The financial statements are required by law to give a Irue and fair view of the state of affairs of the Foundation and the excess of expenditure over in(x)me for that per. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees must adhere to generally accepted accounting practices Iunited Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable lawl including FRS102 'The Financial Reporting Standard, which applies in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This entails that the Trustees.. select suitable aco)unting wlicies and then appty them consistently", make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent". slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Statements of Recommended Practi have been followed, subj.ect lo any matenal departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalements", slate whether the financial ststements comply with the consbtution, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statemenls.. and prepare the financial statements on the going conrn basis unless it is inappropriate lo presume that the foundation wll continue in business. The Trustees are required to act in accordance with the Conslitubon of the FoundalKTrn and within the framework of trust law. They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records. sufficient lo disclose at any lime, with reasonable accuracy. the financial Kx)srtion ofthe Foundation al that time. and lo enable the Trustees to ensure that statements of accounts are prepared by them under relevant law. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open lo them to safeguard the assets of the Foundation and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Confidential Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Leek Building Soclety Charitable Foundation I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Leek Building Society Charitable Foundation (the Foundation) for the year ended 30 June 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Four7dalion you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Foundations. accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Direclioris given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ib) of the Acl. Independent examIneS statement I have completed my examination. I confim that no material malters have come lo my attention in connedion with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no cOnrnS and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding ofthe accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name". Rachel Whttworth Relevant professional qualification or membership of professional bodies lif any).. AICPA&CIMA AICPA ID. 990309390 Address'.29 Uplands Croft, Werrington. Sloke-on-Trenl. Staffordshire ST9 OLF Dale.. 3rd December 2025
Confidential L••k So¢ty Ch•rhbl• FoundAt (A OrpOr&d Orgarisationl R•&id Clwhy N)•t518272l Fortt Yoark) 30 2025 2025 kneinknq R•sourc•5 1Thtre Ir Dorolion5 Received" 1,013 T•t41 IrcoTrr9 Re9Jwc05 chath EX[ ChMilablEA¢tfv Gtarts DoMtb)rs AdmiTh¥trakn Expow$ 41.055 29.399 Total CForilabtyJ ExpOrnl 41. NotlExperhlthylrMrn fortr•y•¥ 27 Totall at begwYKg ofPerb)d 42251 14.W29 Totallth •tar of pwlod 42.251 Tlr•r• otrr r•cow•5•J orbstos0ItrTtrnlhJse Isted rnt 0M fortr ¢•rf¥4d from th• eor&rnir¥ operatior6 Ctrthnty TIB staterrrt of firwial IEYowofs v4) Irow ard ac¢oLrt AI ILrds aro WfBStthd 2024 Bafonce Sheet at3LJh Junv 2025 umt ss•ts Cashat barltarvj in Porwj £57.834 £42.251 N•tss•ts £57.834 £42.251 £57.834 £42.251 Tlw¥o Fir siat8nrts 4yo¥sd by ts Tn%toos on............. arxl re 4)n bY.. T6m Edrds c1r•f thtr Tni008
Confidential Notes to the accounts for the ear ended 30 June 2025 1. Principle accounting pollties The following £cnting policies have teen applied consistenlly in dealing wrth items which are considered material in relation to the financial ststements. Basis of preparation The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention modifi'ed lo include certain items al fair value. in accordan with the Ststemenl of Recommended Praclice'Accounling and Reporting by Charities ISORP20191' applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reports"ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 and the Charities Act 2011. The Charity is not considered a "large charity" under FRS102 and has therefore taken advantage of the disclosure Ixemptions available to rt. Exemptions have been taken in relation to the presentation of accounts. cash flow statement, and extemal audits which are applicable to charities with gross income below the threshold of £500,000. Subsequently, the Foundab"on do not prepare ash flow statements and. instead of a formal intemal audit. use an independent examiner lo review and sign off the accounts. Basis of accounting Gross income is below £250,000. Therefore. as the CIO meets the criteria and is eligible to prepare receipts and payments accounts. External scrutiny." An independent examiners report is required as the CIO has gross income above Ihe threshold of £25,000. An independent audit is not required, as gross income did not eXd £1rn. Furthermore, the combined fixed plus current assets did nol exceed £3.26m. Donations Donations are accounted for as they are received. Charitable expenditure Charitable grants and donations are included in the Stslement of Financial Activities when the Trustees convey their intenb.on to pay a donation to a recipient. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds are donations and other income resources. receivable or generated for the objects of the Charity, without further speufied purpose and are available as general funds. These funds can be used in accordance with the charrtable foundation's objectives and at the discretion of the Trustees. Taxation The Foundation is exempt from taxation on its charilable &ts"vilies.
Confidential 2. Critical Accounting Adjustments and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty In the appli¢alion of the Foundatson's accounb.ng policies. which are described in note 1, the Trustees are required lo make judgements. estimates, and assumption5 about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these eslimales. The estimates and assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. ReVisnS lo accounting eslimales are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of revision and ftrture peri(xls if the revision affects troth current and future periods. The Tiustees do not consider there to be any cntical OUntIng judgements or SoUrS of esbmalion uncertainty requiring disck)sure beyond the accounting FX)licies listed aiK)ve 3. Investment Income Interest received, in the financial year 1st Juty 2024 to 30th June 2025, via the Charjty's bank account. lotslled £1,013. 4. Donations received Donations. received in the financial year. lotalled £55.625. Fundraising activities, and direct donations lotalled £16.060, whilst recovery of nKJney, ftom the domiant assets scheme and the iniliabve known generally as Ihe"Reclaim Fund". provided £39,565. Grants & Donations Grants & donations. lo gc#)d causes. totalled £41.055. In total. 16 grants were made with awards ranging from £1,000 to £5,000. Details of some of the awards are referred to on page 4 in the section "Achievements and Performance.. As at the 30th June 2025, all awards made. during the financial year, had been Iransacled and paid. No grants remained unpaKJ at the end of the &counting period. S. Admlnistrative Expenses No administrative expenses were incurred in the financial year_ None of the Trustees reiVed any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses in the year. The Charity does not employ any staff. Other adminislralive seryices, such as accounts preparation and provision of meeting rooms for the Trustees. are met by Leek Building Soa'ely, but these gifts in kind are small and not valued, nor is the related expendrture recognised in the financial statements. 6. Related Party Transactions As referred lo in note 6, the Society provides administrative services, and accountancy support, for which it receives no fee.
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Leek Building Society Charttable Foundation On accounts for the year ended 30th June 2025 Charity no (rf any) 5182731 Set out on pages One to Nine I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ihe above charity {llhe Trusf) for the year ended 30 106 12025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Charrties Act 2011 {"the Acf) I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under seclion 145 ofthe 2011 Acl and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disdosed below") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wilh section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records." or I have no COnrnS and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 0311212025 Name: Rachel Whitworth Relevant professional qualificationls) or body lif any): AICPA&CIMA AICPA ID. 990309390 Address: 29 Uplands Croft, Werrington Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST90LF IER Oct 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independenl examination of charlty accounts= direclions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER O¢t 2018