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2024-09-30-accounts

Manchester Relief in Need CIO Trustees Annual Report & Accounts Register Charity Number 1197146

For the financial year ending 30 September 2024

Registered Charity Number: 1197146

Manchester Relief in Need CIO

Contents

Contents
Legal and Administrative Information 1
Trustees’ Annual Report 2
Independent Examiners’ Report to the Trustees of Manchester Relief in Need 6
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2024 7
Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024 8
Notes to the accounts 9

Manchester Relief in Need CIO

Legal and Administrative Information

Trustees: Anna Addison (Chair) Chair from 27 January 2024 Shirley Adams Lawrence Bettany Appointed 26 January 2024 Spencer Howard Bowden David King Appointed 22 March 2024 Janet O’Connor Ifeoma Ogbologu Sharman Birtles (Chair) Resigned 26 January 2024 Bankers: The Co-operative Bank 1 Balloon Street Manchester M60 0AS Registered Address: G104, Bolton Arena Arena Approach Horwich Bolton, BL6 6LB Charity Number: 1197146 Investment Advisers: WH Ireland One New Bailey 4 Stanley St Salford M3 5FT Trust Administrators: Beyond Profit Ltd G104 Bolton Arena Arena Approach Horwich Bolton BL6 6LB

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Manchester Relief in Need CIO

Trustees’ Annual Report

Structure, Governance and Management

Legal Status

The Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is a registered charity, number 1197146 (registration date 15 December 2021). The charity is an amalgamation of four other charities, these being: Manchester Relief in Need Charity number 224271 Manchester Children's Relief in Need Charity number 249657 Manchester District Nursing Institution Fund Charity number 235916 The Levenshulme Trust for the Relief of Sickness and Charity number 225116 Suffering

The names of the present Trustees and Secretary are set out on page 1.

Recruitment and Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are recruited from those with an interest in and knowledge of health and social care. The charity advertises its Trustee positions both online and through contacting existing referrers to the charity. Potential Trustees are then invited to an interview with two Trustees. Following this they are invited to observe up to three trustee meetings before being formally appointed.

Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years after which time they can be reappointed for two further three year terms.

Responsibilities of the Trustees

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice applicable to smaller charities.

Law applicable to charities In England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the Incoming resources and applications of the resources of the Charity during the year and of Its state of affairs at the end of the period. In preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view, the Trustees should follow best practice and:

The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the Charity and which enable them to ascertain its financial position and to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the

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Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit

The objects of the Trust are wide, as defined in the constitution and are for:

This is achieved through the giving of grants to both individuals and organisations.

The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities and setting the grant-making policy for the period.

Achievements and Performance

The Trustees are pleased to report significant achievements and progress during the year.

The charity has been highly successful in distributing funds this year, achieving the highest distribution of funds for a number of years. This accomplishment reflects the charity’s ongoing commitment to providing timely and impactful support to those in need.

Individual Grants

A focused promotional effort resulted in the Charity reaching a broader audience, both individuals and organisations. This successful initiative not only enhanced the charity's visibility but also laid the groundwork for increased engagement and potential future applications. During the year 278 individual grants applications were received with 236 grants being awarded to individuals totalling £47,546 (2023: 149 grants totalling £41,505).

Group Grants

The year saw an increase in the range of grant applications received. Trustees undertook a more rigorous review process, ensuring that the funds were distributed thoughtfully and aligned with the Charity’s mission to maximise the benefit to our communities. During the year 35 group grant applications were received with 14 receiving funding totalling £27,720 (2023: 7 grants awarded totalling £25,168). Further information can be found on page 14.

Leadership Changes

The Trustees acknowledge the departure of two valued contributors during the year. Sharman Birtles, Chair of Manchester Relief in Need, stepped down mid-year. Her leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact. Additionally, Julie Denby left just prior to the 2023/24 financial year, after serving for several years overseeing the charity’s finances.

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The Trustees express their deep gratitude to both Sharman and Julie for their immense contribution to the charity’s work.

New Appointments

We welcomed two new trustees, Lawrence Bettany and David King, whose expertise and enthusiasm are already contributing to the charity’s governance and strategic direction.

Governance and Policy Development

During the year, we enhanced our governance framework by introducing a formal Risk Register and streamlining existing policies. These measures strengthen the charity’s ability to operate efficiently and respond effectively to challenges.

The charity remains committed to delivering its mission of supporting vulnerable individuals and communities in need.

Future Plans

A skills audit will be completed during the next 12 months to ensure the Board identifies any further areas that will need to be strengthened. This information will be used to inform future Trustee recruitment.

Financial Review

For the year ending 30 September 2024 the total funds of the charity were £2,302,238 (2023: £2,098,733) with income of £121,222 (£117,109) and expenditure of £125,003 (2023: £113,565).

At the end of the financial year the total funds of the charity were £2,302,238 (2023: £2,098,733), which consisted of £86,714 unrestricted funds (2023: £90,495) and £2,215,524 (2023: £2,008,238) endowment funds.

Donations

During the year, the charity continued to receive support from Clarke’s and Marshall’s Charities specifically for the Manchester Relief in Need fund. The Trustees wish to thank the Trustees of Clarke’s and Marshall’s for their continued support.

Investment Policy and Performance

The Charity has appointed WH Ireland as their investment advisors with a discretionary mandate.

Policy

The investment objective is to provide income to meet the charity's objectives and maintain the real value of the capital. We aim to have a balanced, ethical portfolio and are mindful of safeguarding our assets for the future.

We give due consideration to the balance between UK and overseas equities. At the end of the period we had £2,044,335 (2023: £1,896,557) held in investments.

During the year we have received £63,722 as investment income (2023: £59,309) with an investment gain of £207,286 (2023: £78,760)

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Reserves policy

The Trustees are committed to ensuring that sufficient reserves are maintained to ensure that they are able to continue to meet the needs of the applicants. Reserves at the year-end were £2,302,238 (2023: £2,098,733). This consisted of £86,714 unrestricted funds (2023: £90,495) and £2,215,524 (2023: £2,008,238) endowment funds.

Anna Addison Chair

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Independent Examiners’ Report to the Trustees of Manchester Relief in Need

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 30 September 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 21.

This report is made solely to the Charity’s Trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My Independent Examiner’s work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity’s Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner’s Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity, and the Charity’s Trustees as a body for my Independent Examiner’s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed.

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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner's Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. 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 'true 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 matter has come to my attention:

Helen Binns FCA Beever and Struthers One Express 1 George Leigh St Manchester, M4 5DL

28/02/25

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Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2024

Notes Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
Funds
Total funds 30
September
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
Funds
Total funds 30
September
2023
£ £ £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 57,500
-
57,500 57,500
-
57,500
Investment income - 63,722
63,722
- 59,309
59,309
Other income - - - 300
-
300
Total 57,500
63,722

121,222
57,800
59,309

117,109
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
- 22,142
22,142
- 22,887
22,887
Charitable activities
4
102,861
-
102,861 90,678
-
90,678
Total 102,861
22,142

125,003
90,678
22,887

113,565
Net income/(expenditure) (45,361) 41,580
(3,781)
(32,878) 36,422
3,544
Netgains/(losses)on investments
7
- 207,286
207,286
- 78,760 78,760
Net movement in funds before transfers (45,361) 248,866 203,505 (32,878) 115,182
82,304
Transfer between funds 41,580
(41,580)
- 36,422
(36,422)
-
Net movement in funds (3,781) 207,286
203,505
3,544
78,760

82,304
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 90,495
2,008,238

2,098,733
86,951
1,929,478

2,016,429
Total funds carried forward 86,714
2,215,524

2,302,238
90,495
2,008,238

2,098,733

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 21 form an integral part of the financial statements.

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Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024

Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2024
Notes
Total funds 30
September 2024
Total funds 30
September 2023
£ £
Fixed assets
Investments
7
2,044,335
1,896,557
Total fixed assets
2,044,335
1,896,557
Current assets
Debtors
8
8,257
6,374
Cash at bank and in hand
9
272,345
235,284
Total current assets
280,602
241,658
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
22,699
39,482
Net current assets/(liabilities)
257,903
202,176
Total net assets / (liabilities)
2,302,238
2,098,733
Funds of the Charity
Endowment Fund funds
11
2,215,524
2,008,238
Unrestricted funds
11
86,714
90,495
Total funds
2,302,238
2,098,733

The notes on pages 10 to 21 form an integral part of the financial statements.

The financial statements on pages 8 to 21 were approved by the Board on 28 February 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Anna Addison, Chair of Trustees

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Notes to the accounts

Note 1: Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:

a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities in preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2016.

Manchester Relief in Need CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting notes.

b) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

Having considered projections for income and expenditure in the next 12 months the trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties to allow the charity to continue as a going concern.

c) Income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be reliably measured.

Donations are recognised when the charity receives the funds.

d) Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Endowment funds represent donations and legacies received whereby the capital must be retained but an income arising from these investment may be used for the objects of Manchester Relief in Need.

e) Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be recognised reliably.

All expenditure is shown inclusive of VAT.

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f) Allocation of support costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include back office costs, finance, personnel, payroll and governance costs. Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

g) Investments

Investments are a form of basic financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction value and subsequently measured at their fair value as at the balance sheet date of the market price. The statement of financial activities includes the net gains and losses arising on revaluation and disposals throughout the period.

h) Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

h) Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provision re normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

i) Corporation Tax

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

j) Key estimates and accounting judgements

In applying the charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions in determining the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. The Trustees’ judgements, estimates and assumptions are based on the best and most reliable evidence available at the time when the decisions are made, and are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be applicable. Due to the inherent subjectivity involved in making such judgements, estimates ad assumptions, the actual results and outcomes may differ.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to the accounting estimates 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 future periods, if the revision affects both current and future periods.

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Note 2: Analysis of income

Note 2: Analysis of income
30-Sep-24
Unrestricted Endowment
Funds Funds Total funds
£ £ £
Donations from organisations 57,500
-

57,500
Investment income - 63,722
63,722
57,500
63,722

121,222
Prior year comparison
Prior year comparison
30-Sep-23
Unrestricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds

Total funds
£ £ £
Donations from organisations 57,500
-

57,500
Investment income -
59,309

59,309
Other income 300
-
300
57,800
59,309

117,109

Note 3: Expenditure on raising funds

Note 3: Expenditure on raising funds
30-Sep-24
Unrestricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total funds
£
£
£
Investment manager fees -
22,142
22,142
-
22,142
22,142
Prior year comparison
30-Sep-23
Unrestricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total funds
£
£
£
Investment manager fees -
22,886
22,886
-
22,886
22,886

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Note 4: Analysis of expenditure

Note 4: Analysis of expenditure
30-Sep-24
Charitable
Activities
Support &
Governance
Cost
Total funds
£ £ £
Expenditure on charitable activities
Individual Grants 47,546
25,424

72,970
Group Grants 27,720 2,171
29,891
75,266
27,595

102,861
Prior year comparison
30-Sep-23
Charitable
Activities
Support &
Governance
Cost
Total funds
£ £ £
Expenditure on charitable activities
Individual Grants 41,505
22,747

64,252
Group Grants 25,168 1,258
26,426
66,673
24,005

90,678

236 grants were awarded to individuals in the year ending 30 September 2024 (2023: 149).

14 group grants were awarded in the year ending 30 September 2024 (2023: 7).

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Note 4: Analysis of expenditure (continued)

Group Grants

30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
Organisation £ £
Barlow Moor Community - 2,250
Booth Centre - 5,000
Christian Restoration Manchester 4,510 -
Contact - 5,000
Depaul UK 3,000 3,000
Dimobi 5,000 -
Greater Manchester Long Covid 600 -
Humans MCR 5,000 -
The Manchester Foyer 2,800 3,000
North Manchester Community Partnership 3,680 -
Perry's Pantry 4,000 -
TLC St Luke's 2,600 4,420
Visit from the Stork 3,470 -
Walking with the Wounded - 2,500
Westcroft Community Centre 1,560 -
Wood Street Mission 1,000 -
Release of Gaddum accruals made at March 2018 (9,500) (2)
27,720 25,168

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Note 5: Allocation of governance and other support costs

The total support costs and overheads attributable to charitable activity is apportioned as shown below:

Individual
grants
Group grant Total
allocated
Basis of allocation
£ £ £
Trust administration 22,174
1,726

23,900

Staff time
Website 208
208

416

Equal split
22,382
1,934

24,316
Governance Costs 30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
£ £
Trustee Indemnity Insurance - 558
Independent Examination 2,100
1,350
Legal Fees - 420
Trustee Training 60
-
Room hire for Trustee meetings 980
814
Other governance costs (inc.
expenses)
139
-
3,279 3,142

The total governance cost attributable to charitable activities is then apportioned in the same ratio as the other support costs:

The total governance cost attributable to
support costs:
charitable activities is then apportioned in the same ratio as the other
Allocation of governance costs
30-Sep-24
30-Sep-23
£
£
Individual grants 3,042
3,001
Group grants 237
141
3,279
3,142

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Note 6: Details of certain items of expenditure

30-Sep-24 30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
£ £
Independent examiner’s fees 2,100 1,350
2,100 1,350
£
1,896,557
54,894
(116,024)
208,908
2,044,335
Note 7: Investments
Market value at 30 September 2023
Additions to investments at cost
Disposals at carrying value
Net gain on revaluation
Market value at 30 September 2024
Market
value 30
Sept 2024
Market
value 30
Sept 2023
Cost at 30
Sept 2024
Listed investments £ £ £
United Kingdom quoted investments 1,859,988 2,044,335 1,896,557

Note 8: Debtors

30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
£ £
Accrued Income 7,872 6,309
Prepayments 385 65
Total 8,257 6,374

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Note 9: Cash at bank and in hand

Note 9: Cash at bank and in hand
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23
£ £
Cash at bank and on hand 135,793 136,878
Cash on deposit with investment manager 136,552 98,405
Total 272,345 235,283
Note 10: Creditors & Accruals
Analysis of creditors: falling due within one year
30-Sep-24 30-Sep-23

£

£
Trade creditors 1,775 1,576
Accruals 20,924 37,906
Total 22,699 39,482

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Note 11: Charity funds

Note 11: Charity funds
Balance at 1
October 2023
Income Expenditure Investment
gains/(losses)
Transfer
between funds
Balance at 30
September 2024
£ £ £ £
Endowment Funds
Manchester Relief in Need 373,890
10,754

(4,086)
35,132
(6,668)
409,022
Manchester Children's Relief in Need 672,243
21,868

(7,325)
71,390
(14,543)
743,633
Manchester District Nursing Institution 962,105
31,100

(10,731)
100,764
(20,369)
1,062,869
Total Endowment Funds 2,008,238
63,722

(22,142)
207,286
(41,580)
2,215,524
Unrestricted Funds
General
Manchester Relief in Need 36,766
57,500

(70,353)
-
6,668

30,581
Manchester Children's Relief in Need 12,116
-

(13,761)
-
14,543

12,898
Manchester District Nursing Institution 39,199
-

(17,208)
-
20,369

42,360
Levenshulme Trust for Sickness and Suffering 2,413
-
(1,538) - - 875
Total Unrestricted Funds 90,494
57,500

(102,860)
- 41,580
86,714
Total Funds 2,098,732
121,222

(125,002)
207,286 -
2,302,238

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Note 11: Charity funds (continued)

Prior year comparison
Balance at 1
October 2022
Income Expenditure Investment
gains/(losses)
Transfer
between funds
Balance at 30
September 2023
£ £ £ £
Endowment Funds
Manchester Relief in Need 356,300 10,985 (3,908) 17,590 (7,077) 373,890
Manchester Children's Relief in Need 648,494 19,595 (7,727) 23,749 (11,868) 672,243
Manchester District Nursing Institution 924,684 28,729 (11,251) 37,420 (17,477) 962,105
Total Endowment Funds 1,929,478 59,309 (22,886) 78,759 (36,422) 2,008,238
Unrestricted Funds
Manchester Relief in Need 42,879 57,600 (70,790) - 7,077 36,766
Manchester Children's Relief in Need 7,786 100 (7,638) - 11,868 12,116
Manchester District Nursing Institution 30,875 100 (9,253) - 17,477 39,199
Levenshulme Trust for Sickness and Suffering 5,411 0 (2,998) - - 2,413
Total Unrestricted Funds 86,951 57,800 (90,679) - 36,422 90,494
Total Funds 2,016,429 117,109 (113,565) 78,759 0 2,098,732

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Note 12: Analysis of Net Assets between Funds

Note 12: Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds 30
September 2024
£
£
£
Fund balances at 30 September 2024 are represented
by:
Investments -
2,044,335
2,044,335
Current assets 67,833
212,769
280,602
Current liabilities (22,699)
-
(22,699)
Transfer between funds 41,580
(41,580)
-
86,714
2,215,524
2,302,238
Prior Year Comparative
Unrestricted
funds
Endowment
Funds
Total Funds 30
September 2023
£
£
£
Fund balances at 30 September 2023 are represented
by:
Investments -
1,896,557
1,896,557
Current assets 93,554
148,103
241,657
Current liabilities (39,482)
-
(39,482)
Transfer between funds 36,422
(36,422)
-
90,494
2,008,238
2,098,732

Note 13 : Trustees remuneration and expenses

The trustees received no remuneration for the performance of their duties (2023: £nil).

Trustee expenses of £122 have been incurred by two trustees for the reimbursement of travel costs and for a leaving gift for the former Chair (2023:£nil).

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Note 14: Related party transactions

A total of two grants, totalling £800, were awarded to individuals where the support worker was Ifeoma Ogbologu (a trustee). In 2023 eight grants were awarded totalling £3,134.

Note 15: Contingent Liabilities and Capital Commitments

There were no contingent liabilities or capital commitments at the balance sheet date.

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