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2025-03-31-accounts

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

M13 YOUTH PROJECT

Registered Charity No. 1197730

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INDEX

CONTENTS 2-17 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT 18 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT 19 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES 20 BALANCE SHEET 21 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 22-30 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 31 TRADITIONAL INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (FOR MANAGEMENT PURPOSES ONLY)

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Reference and administrative information

Charity Name: M13 Youth Project Charity Number: 1197730

Trustees (at the date the report is approved) Matthew Harrison Chair of Trustees Timothy Craft Treasurer Louise Kenyon Secretary Adanna Lazz-Onyenobi Maxine Rawlings

Senior Management Team

Helen Gatenby (Manager) Gabriel Oyediwura (Senior Worker)

Principal Office

35 Portland Crescent Longsight Manchester M13 0BU

Independent Examiners

Hilton-Jones t/as Community Accountancy Service Hollinwood Business Centre Albert Street Oldham OL8 3QL

Bankers

Co-operative Bank 101 Balloon Street Triodos Bank Manchester Deanery Road M60 4EP Bristol BS1 5AS Shawbrook Bank Lutea House The Charity Bank Limited Warley Hill Business Park Fosse House The Drive, Great Warley 182 High Street Brentwood Tonbridge CM13 3BE TN9 1BE

Professional Advisors

NatWest Mentors

More information about our activities can be obtained from the M13 office; 0161 225 0201, via email, info@m13youthproject.org.uk or through our website, www.m13youthproject.org.uk

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Report of the trustees for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity’s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard Applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Introduction

Having been founded by Helen in January 1995, January 2025 was a special moment in the history of M13 Youth Project, as the organisation turned 30 years old! Who knew in those early beginnings, that M13 could and would grow into the thriving, mature organisation that it is today.

Our 30[th] Anniversary celebrations, hosted by M13’s Youth Ambassadors

There’s so much to reflect on and be thankful for throughout each and every year: each unique young person we’ve worked with, all that they’ve shared with us and the benefit and lasting impact that our relationships and work has had on their lives; the staff, sessional workers and volunteers who have walked with and worked with young people; the Trustees and members who have faithfully supported and guided us with wisdom through the years; and the funders and partners who have enabled and augmented our work. And of course, in, through and surrounding all of our work is the mighty love of God – Father, Son, Spirit – who breathes life into and sustains all our efforts. It’s a significant legacy we’ve all created together!

In this report, you’ll be able to read about:

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We hope you enjoy the read – and here’s to another 30 years of work with the fabulous young people of Manchester.

M13 Aims and Charitable Objects

M13 Youth Project is dedicated to enabling young people aged 6-24yrs living in our socially and economically marginalised neighbourhoods to overcome entrenched poverty and adverse childhood experiences, so they can live safe, happy, healthy and creative lives and nurture positive change in their communities. We’re all about fun, learning, action and transformation.

Using detached youth work, we go to where young people ‘hang out’: streets, parks, cafes, shops. We are there daily for young people, listening, building trusting relationships and nurturing safe spaces outdoors and in, where young people can relax, feel safe, talk, get help, plan activities (such as weekly social groups, drop-ins, trips, sports, arts & learning projects, new experiences, all along with food) and explore their experiences and options for action and change.

Older Girls’ Residential to Arnside, July 2024

We now work with over 750 children and young people a year: in Ardwick and Hulme through creative and dynamic youth and play work; and city-wide through our Young Dads’ Project. Our empathic approach is informed by the principles and practices of youth work, informal education and trauma-informed practice, underpinned by our open and inclusive Christian value base that foregrounds love and justice. We believe all young people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity and that each young person can love, think, create, reflect, enjoy, achieve and make a positive difference to their world. We’ve been privileged to see young people developing these attributes and taking action to support themselves and others, overcoming the intersecting challenges, barriers and adverse childhood experiences they face.

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The organisation was established by Dr Helen Gatenby, our current Director, in Ardwick in 1995. In 1998, we became a Registered Charity No. 1069401, took on more staff and began regular detached youth work as our main way of contacting local young people to meet the increasing needs of the many young people who were street-present at that time. Through the years, the project has

learned and grown: in 2018 taking on city-wide support of young dads and becoming lead partner of the A6 Youth & Play Partnership; in 2020 taking on the role of Strategic Lead for Detached Youth Work in the city; and in June 2022, pioneering detached youth work in Hulme.

Our three main areas of work are:

Our main activities are:

From these relationships and conversations, young people and workers together create:

These activities and opportunities all meet the needs, interests and concerns of local children, young people and young parents. In our work, we pay particular attention to the Christian principles of love, welcome, grace and justice .

Older Girls’ Resi to Arnside; on the beach

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Charitable Objects

The charity’s objects are:

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and objectives, in planning future activities, and setting the policies for the year.

The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through the development of social, leisure, learning and support activities for children, young people, and young parents staffed by professional youth workers, which foster community, offer support and guidance and which promote fun, learning, action and change.

Holiday Activity and Food: handling snakes, playing games, learning together

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M13 Impact – The Difference We Make

As part of our 30[th] Anniversary Celebrations we held a large community celebration in June 2025 (so technically part of next years’ report, but hey – this way you get to hear about it twice!), making full use of the indoor and outdoor spaces at Brunswick Church Centre. We had over 250 children, young people, parents, funders, partners, members and returning ex-participants come to celebrate with us – it was a fantastic (and very noisy) day! with loads of fun activities, awards for staff designed by the newly appointed M13 Youth Ambassadors, a showcase of photographs through the years and of course, great food.

We collated and analysed all the interviews and have produced a short imapct report, outlining our areas of impact through 30 years of faithful service.

Impact Report

Introduction

This report summarises insights from a series of interviews with young people, ex-participants, parents, community members, staff, funders and partners at M13’s 30[th] Anniversary Celebration event. Their reflections highlight the transformative role of M13 in individual lives and the wider community. The quotes are anonymised but drawn directly from participants’ words.

Personal Growth and Life Chances

M13 has had a profound impact on the personal development of young people:

Safe and Supportive Spaces

A recurring theme was that M13 provides a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment:

For many, M13 has been a lifeline during difficult times, offering trusted relationships and emotional support.

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Memorable and Transformative Experiences

Interviewees shared a wealth of joyful and lasting memories:

M13 Young People win Pride of Manchester

Lads’ Residential: Sailing (2003)

for their community volunteering (2006)

Community Impact

M13’s influence goes beyond individuals – it strengthens the whole community:

Values and Approach

The culture and ethos of M13 are consistently praised:

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Conclusion

The interviews show that diverse stakeholders consider M13 a significant part of the local community. It provides safety (outdoors and in), fun, new opportunities and bespoke help; it nurtures personal growth; and it remains rooted in its values. Through a quiet word of support on the streets, a cooking class or a residential trip, M13 changes lives and strengthens the community on a daily basis.

Hulme: Water Adventure at Wildshore & playing cards in the park

A Review of our Achievements and Performance

Relationships, Conversation and Detached Youth Work

Relationships are the heart and soul of our work with young people – spending time in conversation and activity with young people in a variety of settings, developing humansing relationships characterised by trust, affirmation, appreciation, dignity, enjoyment and learning; where we work together on issues that are of importance to children and young people; and where we all have fun, learn, take action and see positive change lived out, amongst ourselves and our communities.

If our relationships with young people can be described as the ‘heart and soul’ of our work, our ‘engine’ is ‘detached youth work’ – being available in the spaces and places in our communities where children and young people choose to spend their time. Detached youth work is our primary means of engagement with young people: purposefully spending time in our communities every day; meeting, listening to and talking with young people; and from there, developing further activities together, chosen by young people, such as: trips, group work, residentials, projects, workshops, accredited learning, volunteering, personal and community action. All our activities are young people-led; and support their learning about life.

Through the year, we engaged with 755 children, young people and young parents whose names we know - in detached youth work it’s not always possible or appropriate to collect such information in the very early stages of building a relationship. This can be broken down into 629 unique participants in Ardwick, 101 in Hulme and 25 young dads . Of these, we have worked regularly and/or in some depth with 160 children, young people and young parents through frequent street-

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contact, significant conversations, weekly support groups and one-to-one support (face-to-face, phone or online).

Total Contacts: 755

Male identifying: 61.6% Female identifying: 38.4%

Age Breakdown:

0– 4 yrs 0.3%
5 – 8 yrs 13.6%
9 – 12 yrs 30.3%
13 – 19 yrs 38.2%
20 – 25 yrs 7.0%
not known 10.6%

Ethnicity Breakdown:

hnicity Breakdown:
Asian Heritage 8.6%
African Diaspora Heritage 29.3%
Mixed Heritage 10%
British / European Heritage 16.4%
Other heritage 1.7%
Prefer not to say 0.5%
Not known 33.5%

Highlights of the Year

In addition to our many interactions and conversations on detached youth work sessions with children and young people in their local Ardwick and Hulme communities, these are some of the highlights of our year:

Our six weekly groups – Older Lads, Coverdale Lads, Younger Lads, Older Girls’, Younger Girls’ and Brunswick Youth Club. Young people consistently tell us they find our groups a really important ‘extension’ to our detached youth work, where they can meet safely with friends and trusted adults, be themselves, support each, receive bespoke group and 1-1 support and have control and choice about what they do.

Young dads’ project – Young dads’ workers undertake a wide range of bespoke support across the city, to enable young dads to meet their presenting needs: this could be around developing parenting skills, or accessing work, employment, mediation with their baby’s mother, support in court and through Child Protection meetings. For many young dads and their children, this support is vital and life-changing. Des and Robert worked with 25 young dads this year, aged between 14-22yrs (average age 17.75 yrs): offering over 40 outreach/drop-in sessions in hospital maternity units; 185 1-1 meetings with young dads; and a further 254 ‘remote’ follow-up sessions by phone – either supporting the dads directly through phone calls or liaising with other professionals to secure the support they need for them and their children to thrive.

Youth Forum – January saw the return of our Youth Forum, as we started work again with our ‘elders group’ to explore what makes M13 ‘M13’, to begin to plan our 30[th] Anniverary celebrations and to establish an ‘Ambassadors’ programme. Sessions have explored the nature of ‘power’ and ‘agency’; the issues that most concern them; and how they would like to shape the future of our work.

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Coverdale Lads’ Group – This year marked a milestone in Coverdale, as we navigated the ‘ending’ of Coverdale Lads’ Group. Set up by a peer group of young men over 7 years ago, Victoria and Mario have worked consistently with this group of young people from the ages of 12-14yrs through to 1921yrs, in the weekly group, on detached sessions and in betweenn when they’ve needed extra, bespoke support. It has been a privilege to journey with the young men through all that their adolesence has thrown at them, witnessing at close hand how they have grown in courage, skills and wisdom as they worked through the many pressures of teenage life in Ardwick. It’s both wonderful and bittersweet when young people no longer need our regular support; and as the group began to recognise this, we worked with them on ‘ending well’, which included a residential in June and a final, celebratory trip to Chester in September. We are still in touch with a number of the group, as they now support M13 through volunteering and working with us! It’s wonderful to see them giving back to their communities in this, and many other different ways.

Coverdale Older Lads Resi in Driffield

Trips & activities – Trips grow organically and pusposefully out of our interactions on detached sessions and in groups, exploring young people’s interest, introducing them to new ideas, activities and settings, developing their imagination and broadening their horizons, all chosen and planned by young people themselves. Our activites each have a particular focus: getting young people together across areas meet others in the ‘M13 family’, building social cohesion – Alton Towers, Summer BBQ, our Odd Arts drama workshop and our Christmas Party/Meal; an outdoor theme to support physical and mental health – a Hulme trip to Wildshore Aqua Park, a lads’ trip cycling around the Derwent Valley; and making fun memories with friends – trips to the cinema, karting, sleepovers, games and mystery nights.

Residentials – This year, three groups of young people planned and went on residentials with us. Coverdale lads group went to Kingfisher Lakes, Driffield in July, where they camped, kayaked, went to a Birds of Prey sanctuary, played crazy golf, cooked for themselves and ate excellent fish and chips. Brunswick older lads group went to Windermere, where they kayaked on Lake Windermere, cycled around Lake Windermere and ate out … by Lake Windermere. Older Girls Group stayed in Arnside, climbed the Knot, went outdoor swimming in Ingelton, mastered a maize Maze and met some alpacas, and ate fish and chips and the beach, watching the sunset. Residentials are an important time away from Manchester, offering space to relax, reflect on life from new perspectives, deepen relationships with friends and workers and form strong positive memories.

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Volunteering and sessional work opportunities – a strong thread of M13 work has been supporting young people to ‘give back’ to their communities through volunteering, often leading to them taking on more respsonsibility as paid sessional staff through the Easter and Summer activities. It is always a delight to see young people passionate about supporting the youngers in our community. This was particularly evident in our HAF work – where we had 18 staff, sessional staff and volunteers working together to provide safe, fun and healthy activities and food for children through the school holidays. Of the 18 workers, 15 are from our local Ardwick neighbourhoods, making us so proud and offering fabulous local possibility models for local children.

Holiday Activity and Food: Preparing meals together – getting ready for a relay race

Holiday play HAF work at Easter and Summer, offering safe and fun play activities and nutritious food to children and young people; as well as an opportunity for emerging leaders to volunteer at sessions, or become paid sessional staff.

Project Work – Three groups developed projects through the year: the Older Lads group learned barbering skills; Brunswick Youth Club developed a learning project around the 5 Ways to Wellbeing; and Hulme detached group developed an empowerment project to reduce the impact of youth violence.

RadEqual project – Through detached youth work, small group work and the Odd Arts Drama workshop, we supported young people to explore and undertsand more about Hateful Extremism, and to develop a stronger sense of belonging in their communities.

Basketball – with a focus on fun and skills development, rather than competition, the Basketball Project brings together young people interested in playing and developing their skills in a relaxed and safe local environment.

Community support – we are often invited to support young people at community events, such as Christmas Lights Switch-ons, School Community Days. We really enjoy meeting familiar and new children and their parents at these events.

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Overview of activities delivered

A typical work-week consisted of 11 street-based detached sessions (8 in Ardwick, 3 in Hulme), 6 building-based group work sessions (3 lads, 2 girls, 1 mixed), 1 basketball session , 2 young dads’ drop-ins, and bespoke 1-1 young dads’ support . We delivered work through 49 weeks of the year, averaging 20 sessions per week.

Detached sessions were scheduled regularly at times young people were out and about after school and in the evening, at the following times:

Monday – 7pm-9pm

Tuesday – 4pm-6.30pm

Wednesday – 3.30pm-6pm and 7pm-9pm Thursday – 3.30pm-6pm and 7pm-9pm Friday – 3.30pm-6pm

From our street-based relational work, young people have developed the following building-based work together with us:

Monday – Younger Lads Group 4-6pm

Tuesday – Coverdale Lads Group 4.30pm-6.15pm (came to an end in September after 7 years) Tuesday – Brunswick Pop-Up Group 4.30-6.15pm

Tuesday – Brunswick Older Lads Drop-In 7.30pm-9.30pm

Wednesday – Younger Girls’ Group 4.15-6.15pm Wednesday – Basketball 4.30pm-6pm Thursday – Older Girls’ Group 7pm-9pm

Young Dads’ drop-ins were held on Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings and 1-1 work was arranged at times to suit the young parents.

Younger Girls’ Group weekly meeting; YGG Sleepover; Older Girls’ Group Weekly meeting

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Through the course of the year we delivered the following:

Strategic Organisational Development

The A6 Youth & Play Partnership

We continue to work with and value our effective and creative partnership with Anson Cabin and Levenshulme Youth Project, founder members the A6 Youth & Play Partnership; supporting each other and developing small projects with each other. We currently have three grants as a partnership: from Manchester City Council’s Youth & Play Fund; MCC Holiday Activity & Food Fund; and UKYouth’s Thriving Minds fund, although the Thriving Minds grant will come to an end early next financial year.

In Fenruary 2025, we organised training on the Choice Theory model of Mentoring Young People in Community Settings , for the wider Central East Network (which includes M13, Anson Cabin and LYP). This highly participative training was well received and has proven very helpful in our work with children and young people.

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Financial review

This year marks our second full year of reporting as a CIO. We are grateful that it has, once again, been a relatively stable financial year. Positive relationships with funders have meant that grant income has continued to come in, at a very similar level to last year, enabling us to maintain a consistent service to children, young people and young dads, offering regular, safe, communitybased detached youth work, play work and support groups to young people, as well as responding flexibly to young people’s and young dads’ specific needs. Funders and others continue to give us positive feedback on the work, and reporting, for which we are grateful.

Our total income for the year of £340,973 represents a very slight increase on the previous year. As usual, grant and commission income make up the largest part of this, although there are also other important donations and contributions. Higher bank interest rates over the past couple of years have led to increased investment income compared to earlier years.

Our largest expenditure, as usual, was on staffing costs. As our staff are the most important resource we can offer young people it is appropriate that they are fairly rewarded, and we ensure that relevant training is provided where necessary. The second largest item of expenditure was on youth and play work activities, reflecting all that is reported elsewhere in the annual review. The total expenditure for the year was £322,488, again representing a very small increase on last year’s total.

We thus ended the year with the accounts showing a surplus of £18,485 and a healthy General Fund balance of £120,214, Restricted funds of £97,224 and a Designated Notice & Redundancy Fund of £85,026. We maintain the latter at the level needed to cover the Charity’s obligations in the event of closure. Our policy is to maintain unrestricted reserves at between 4 and 6 months of our operating costs, and our General Fund balance meets this, based on average expenditure levels.

Dr Tim Craft

Investment powers and policy

The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity, have kept available funds in an interest bearing deposit account.

Reserves policy and going concern

The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 31[st] March 2025 was £120,214 of which all are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.

The trustees aim to maintain free reserves in unrestricted funds at a level which equates to between four and six months of charitable expenditure. The trustees consider that this level will provide stability for the project’s work, being sufficient to: maintain the work in the event of an unexpected loss of income; keep workers employed (avoiding having to make quality staff redundant); and giving time to raise further funds.

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The Charity's main source of income is grants and fees. The Trustees consider that it is appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently, the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of income should cease.

Risk management

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.

Plans for Future Periods

Subject to satisfactory funding arrangements, the Project will continue to provide detached, development and support work, drawing on the principles and practices of informal education together with children and young people in Ardwick and Hulme, and young parents city-wide, to meet their needs and to foster fun learning, action and change. We have a number of projects in the pipeline for the coming year, including; Summer HAF work, a BBQ, trips, sleepovers and a residential planned by young people; and projects and activities designed by children and young people.

Structure, governance and management

M13 Youth Project is registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is constituted under a trust deed dated 31 January 2022.

Appointment of trustees

New trustees are appointed by existing trustees and serve for 3 years after which they may put themselves forward for re-appointment. The Trust Deed provides for a minimum of 3 trustees.

At the quarterly trustee meetings, the trustees agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Charity, including investment, reserves and risk management policies and performance. The day to day administration of the Charity is delegated to the Project Manager.

Trustee induction and training

Most Trustees are already familiar with the work of the charity as a result of either their work within a partner organisation or as a volunteer, or their work in the local community. Additionally, new trustees familiarise themselves with the roles and responsibilities of Trustees as set out by the charity commission. Training is organised as the need arises and when identified.

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Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees’ annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provision of the Trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the trustees on 10[th] September 2025 and signed on their behalf by Matt Harrison:

Matt Harrison CHAIR of TRUSTEES

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF M13 YOUTH PROJECT REGISTERED CHARITY NO. 1197730

I report on the accounts of the charity, for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 which are set out on pages 19 to 30.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity 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. The charity is preparing accrued accounts and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiners 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 below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Signed: …………………………………………………….

James Hilton Jones FCCA Hilton Jones t/a Community Accountancy Service Date: 10[th] September 2025 Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert Street, Oldham OL8 3QL

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025

(including Income and Expenditure Account)

Further Details
Income from:
Donations and legacies
(3)
Charitable Activities
(4)
Investment Income
Other
Total
Expenditure on:
Charitable Activities
(5)
Other
(5)
Total
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
(14)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Funds brought forward
(14)
Total funds carried forward
(14)
Total Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24

£
£
£
3,841
-
3,841
2,185
59,510
269,376
328,886
327,548
8,246
-
8,246
6,718
-
-
-
28
71,597
269,376
340,973
336,479
40,901
281,545
322,446
304,012
42
-
42
46
40,943
281,545
322,488
304,058
.
30,654
(12,169)
18,485
32,421
-
-
-
-
30,654
(12,169)
18,485
32,421
174,586
109,393
283,979
251,558
205,240
97,224
302,464
283,979

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 22 to 30 form part of these accounts.

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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets:
Tangible assets
(10)
Total fixed assets
Current assets:
Debtors
(12)
Cash at Bank & in Hand
Total current assets
Liabilities:
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
(13)
Net current assets or liabilities
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
The funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
(14)
Unrestricted income funds
(14)
Total charity funds
Approved by the trustees on 10th September 2025
Matthew Harrison
Timothy Craft
2025
2024
£
£
10,000
20,566
10,000
20,566
13,982
31,278
380,416
281,366
394,398
312,644
101,934
49,231
292,464
263,413
302,464
283,979
302,464
283,979
97,224
109,393
205,240
174,586
302,464
283,979
Chair
Treasurer

The notes on pages 22 to 30 form part of these accounts.

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Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 31st March 2025

Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities

Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
Net movement in funds
Add back depreciation
Deduct investment income
Decrease/(increase) in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from investment activities:
Interest
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash provided by investing activities
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents during the year
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
Cash and cash equivalents carried forward
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
18,485
32,421
10,566
10,849
(8,246)
(6,718)
17,296
18,856
52,703
(67,053)
90,804
(11,645)
8,246
6,718
-
-
8,246
6,718
99,050
(4,927)
281,366
286,293
380,416
281,366

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

1. Accounting policies

(a) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern

The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

(b) Funds structure

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. There are 27 restricted funds.

Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the trustees, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose. Further details of each fund are disclosed in note 17.

(c) Income recognition

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.

The charity receives grants which are solely to be distributed to third parties. These grants do not form part of these accounts.

(d) Expenditure Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs and governance costs are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings. For more information on this attribution refer to note (f) below.

(e) Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.

(f) Allocation of support and governance costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support costs. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. These costs include costs related to independent examination and legal fees together with an apportionment of overhead and support costs.

Governance costs and support costs relating to charitable activities have been apportioned based on the type of expense.

The allocation of support and governance costs is analysed in note 8.

(g) Costs of raising funds

The charity does not have any costs of raising funds.

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

(h) Charitable Activities

Costs of charitable activities include governance costs and an apportionment of support costs as shown in note 7.

(i) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised and valued at historical cost. Depreciation is charged on the following basis:

Computers and equipment 33.33% on cost
Minibus 25% on cost

(j) Realised gains and losses

All gains and losses are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and losses on investments are calculated as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying value or their purchase value if acquired subsequent to the first day of the financial year. Unrealised gains and losses are calculated as the difference between the fair value at the year end and their varying value. Realised and unrealised investment gains and losses are combined in the Statement of Financial Activities.

(k) Pensions

The charity currently administers contributions to a pension scheme on behalf of individuals.

(l) Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

(m) 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 provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

2. Related party transactions and trustees' expenses and remuneration

The trustees all give freely their time and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in cash or kind. Expenses paid to the trustees in the year totalled £nil (2024: £nil).

3. Donations and Legacies

Donations
Gift Aid
Previous reporting period
Donations
Gift Aid
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Total Funds
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
£
£
3,841
-
3,841
2,185
-
-
-
-
3,841
-
3,841
2,185
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total Funds
Year Ended
31.03.24
Year Ended
31.03.24
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
£
2,185
-
2,185
-
-
-
2,185
-
2,185

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

4. Income from charitable activities

4. Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.25 31.03.25 31.03.25 31.03.24
£ £ £ £
Fees 18,796 - 18,796 10,201
Income from Young People 2,295 - 2,295 1,689
Unrestricted grants:
UK Youth - Thriving Minds 38,419 - 38,419 30,153
UK Youth - ChangeMakers - - - 11,200
Restricted grants:
Manchester Active - HAF - 24,731 24,731 18,412
Manchester City Council - Hulme - 20,500 20,500 36,317
MCC - Youth and Play Hulme - 22,400 22,400 -
Manchester City Council - Radequal - 10,000 10,000 10,000
Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick - 30,248 30,248 36,990
Manchester City Council - SL Detached - - - 15,000
MCC - CE Staff Wellbeing/Training - 7,218 7,218 -
MCC - Public Health Young Dads - 50,500 50,500 50,000
MCC - CSP Safety of Young Women - 24,200 24,200 14,981
Oasis Hub Oldham - 4,579 4,579 -
Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund - - - 16,605
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund - 6,000 6,000 -
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund - 3,000 3,000 -
The Pilgrim Trust - 30,000 30,000 30,000
Young Manchester - Thrive Fund - 11,000 11,000 24,000
Your Housing Group - 14,000 14,000 12,000
Tesco - Stronger Starts - 1,000 1,000 -
BBC Children in Need - 10,000 10,000 10,000
59,510 269,376 328,886 327,548
Previous reporting period
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Year Ended Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.24 31.03.24 31.03.24
£ £ £
Fees 10,201 - 10,201
Income from Young People 1,689 - 1,689
Unrestricted grants:
UK Youth - Thriving Minds 30,153 - 30,153
UK Youth - ChangeMakers 11,200 - 11,200
Restricted grants:
Manchester Active - HAF Summer - 14,786 14,786
Manchester Active - HAF Easter - 3,626 3,626
Manchester City Council - Hulme - 36,317 36,317
Manchester City Council - Radequal - 10,000 10,000
Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick - 36,990 36,990
Manchester City Council - SL Detached - 15,000 15,000
Manchester City Council - Public Health - 50,000 50,000
Manchester City Council - CSP Safety of Young Women - 14,981 14,981
Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund - 16,605 16,605
The Pilgrim Trust - 30,000 30,000
Young Manchester - Mental Wellbeing - 24,000 24,000
Your Housing Group - 12,000 12,000
BBC Children in Need - 10,000 10,000
53,243 274,305 327,548

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

5. Expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities:
Employment Costs
Recruitment
Training
Supervision
External Organisation/Partner Support Costs
Sessional Salaries
Youth Work, Activities and Trips
Publicity
DBS Checks
Hospitality
Subscriptions
Volunteer Expenses
Minor Equipment
Staff Travel and Subsistence
Rent
Staff Uniform
Bank Charges
Telephone
IT & Software
Insurance
Governance and support costs
Post, Printing & Stationery
Depreciation
Other expenditure:
General expenses
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Youth
Activities
£
227,139
404
3,169
44
6,025
14,782
44,333
407
235
68
164
195
764
1,498
5,670
-
5
285
492
1,741
3,370
1,090
10,566
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
227,139
219,393
404
261
3,169
4,615
44
402
6,025
5,800
14,782
10,525
44,333
34,734
407
345
235
336
68
593
164
345
195
489
764
771
1,498
1,892
5,670
5,400
-
114
5
1
285
367
492
94
1,741
1,498
3,370
3,658
1,090
1,530
10,566
10,849
322,446 322,446
304,012
42 42
46
42 42
46
322,488 322,488
304,058
40,943
31,688
281,545
272,370
322,488
304,058

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities As per note 5.

7. Allocation of governance and support costs

The breakdown of support costs and how these were allocated between governance and other support costs is shown below:

Book-keeping
AGM Costs
HR Support
Professional Fees
Trustee Hospitality
Accountancy Fees
Previous reporting period
Book-keeping
AGM Costs
HR Support
Trustee Hospitality
Trustee Training
Accountancy Fees
Accountancy Fees
General Support
Governance
Total 2025
580
-
580
type of expense
-
95
95
type of expense
1,534
-
1,534
type of expense
187
-
187
type of expense
-
14
14
type of expense
-
960
960
type of expense
2,301
1,069
3,370
General Support
Governance
Total 2024
499
-
499
type of expense
-
114
114
type of expense
1,772
-
1,772
type of expense
-
14
14
type of expense
-
299
299
type of expense
-
960
960
type of expense
-
810
810
type of expense
2,271
2,197
4,468
Basis of apportionment
Basis of apportionment

8. Analysis of staff costs

8. Analysis of staff costs
Wages and Salaries
Redundancy
Holiday Pay Accrual Adjustment
Social Security Costs
Pension Costs
Support costs
Charitable activities
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
216,118
210,200
-
-
2,329
(1,960)
11,418
10,445
12,056
11,233
241,921
229,918
-
-
241,921
229,918
241,921
229,918

The average number of employees during the period was 12 (2024: 13).

The charity considers its key management personnel comprises the trustees and Project Manager. The total employment benefits, including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel were £45,741. (2024: £48,003). No employees have benefits in excess of £60,000.

9. Independent Examiner Fees

Independent examination fees

Year Ended Year Ended
31.03.25 31.03.24
£ £
960 810
960 810

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10. Tangible Fixed Assets

10. Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost
At 1st April 2024
Additions
At 31st March 2025
Depreciation
At 1st April 2024
Charge for Year
At 31st March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31st March 2025
At 31st March 2024
Minibus
Computers &
Equipment
Total
£
£
£
39,950
4,226
44,176
-
-
-
39,950
4,226
44,176
19,950
3,660
23,610
10,000
566
10,566
29,950
4,226
34,176
10,000
-
10,000
20,000
566
20,566

11. Stocks

The charity did not hold any stocks at the year end.

12. Analysis of debtors

Debtors
Prepayments
Other debtors
2025
2024
£
£
12,856
30,000
824
368
302
910
13,982
31,278

Debtors and prepayments related to unrestricted funds £1,240 (2024: £1,208) and restricted funds £12,742 (2024: £30,070).

13. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors
Short-term compensated absences (holiday pay)
Deferred Income
Other creditors and accruals
14. Deferred income
Deferred income comprises grants received in advance
At 1st April 2024
Amount released in year
Amount deferred in year
Balance at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
£
£
56,341
11,249
2,669
340
41,964
36,682
960
960
101,934
49,231
36,682
(36,682)
41,964
41,964

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

15. Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

General Fund
Designated Fund
Previous reporting period
General Fund
Designated Fund
Name of unrestricted fund:
General Fund
Designated Fund
Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick
Manchester City Council - SL Detached
DCMS Youth Investment Fund
MCC - CE Staff Wellbeing/Training
MCC - CSP Safety of Young Women
Young Manchester - MCHH Thrive
Young Manchester - COSA Voice
Oasis Hub Oldham
Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund
Young Manchester - SL Detached
Manchester Active - HAF
Manchester City Council - Hulme
MCC - Youth and Play Hulme
Manchester City Council - Radequal
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund
The Pilgrim Trust
Young Manchester - Thrive Fund
John Grant Davies Trust
Peter Kershaw Trust
MCC Youth Fund Small Grants
Your Housing Group
Tesco - Stronger Starts
BBC Children in Need
MCC - Public Health Young Dads
Young Manchester - KCYPS
Balance at
01.04.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers
Balance at
31.03.25
£
£
£
£
£
100,175
71,597
(40,943)
(10,615)
120,214
74,411
-
-
10,615
85,026
174,586
71,597
(40,943)
-
205,240
Balance at
01.04.23
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers
Balance at
31.03.24
£
£
£
£
£
83,884
62,174
(31,688)
(14,195)
100,175
60,216
-
-
14,195
74,411
144,100
62,174
(31,688)
-
174,586
Description, nature and purpose of the fund
The "free reserves" after allowing for all designated funds
For redundancy provision
Balance at
01.04.24
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers
Balance at
31.03.25
£
£
£
£
£
-
30,248
(30,248)
-
-
7,140
-
(42)
-
7,098
20,566
-
(10,566)
-
10,000
-
7,218
(7,218)
-
-
722
24,200
(24,843)
-
79
3,049
-
(150)
-
2,899
4,356
-
(104)
-
4,252
-
4,579
(3,251)
-
1,328
10,796
-
(96)
-
10,700
6,376
-
-
-
6,376
-
24,731
(24,731)
-
-
4,559
20,500
(16,930)
-
8,129
-
22,400
(19,541)
-
2,859
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
-
-
6,000
(6,000)
-
-
-
3,000
(3,000)
-
-
-
30,000
(30,000)
-
-
2,595
11,000
(13,595)
-
-
3,000
-
-
-
3,000
2,355
-
(2,355)
-
-
4,506
-
(104)
-
4,402
-
14,000
(13,922)
-
78
-
1,000
(1,000)
-
-
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
-
34,046
50,500
(53,849)
-
30,697
5,327
-
-
-
5,327
109,393
269,376
(281,545)
-
97,224

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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2025

15. Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in restricted funds

Previous reporting period
Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick
Manchester City Council - SL Detached
DCMS Youth Investment Fund
Manchester City Council - CSP Safety of Young Women
Young Manchester - MCHH Thrive
Young Manchester - COSA Voice
Young Manchester - Adventure Fund
Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund
Young Manchester - SL Detached
Manchester Active - HAF Summer
Manchester Active - HAF Easter
Manchester City Council - Hulme
Manchester City Council - Radequal
The Pilgrim Trust
Young Manchester - Mental Wellbeing
John Grant Davies Trust
Peter Kershaw Trust
MCC Youth Fund Small Grants
Your Housing Group
BBC Children in Need
Manchester City Council - Public Health
Young Manchester - KCYPS
Balance at
01.04.23
Incoming
Resources
Resources
Expended
Transfers
Balance at
31.03.24
£
£
£
£
£
-
36,990
(36,990)
-
-
3,045
15,000
(10,905)
-
7,140
31,415
-
(10,849)
-
20,566
-
14,981
(14,259)
-
722
3,049
-
-
-
3,049
4,356
-
-
-
4,356
851
-
(851)
-
-
8,705
16,605
(14,514)
-
10,796
8,813
-
(2,437)
-
6,376
-
14,786
(14,786)
-
-
-
3,626
(3,626)
-
-
4,377
36,317
(36,135)
-
4,559
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
-
91
30,000
(30,091)
-
-
-
24,000
(21,405)
-
2,595
3,000
-
-
-
3,000
3,430
-
(1,075)
-
2,355
4,506
-
-
-
4,506
593
12,000
(12,593)
-
-
-
10,000
(10,000)
-
-
25,900
50,000
(41,854)
-
34,046
5,327
-
-
-
5,327
107,458
274,305
(272,370)
-
109,393

Name of restricted fund:

Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick Manchester City Council - SL Detached DCMS Youth Investment Fund

MCC - CE Staff Wellbeing/Training MCC - CSP Safety of Young Women Young Manchester - MCHH Thrive Young Manchester - COSA Voice Oasis Hub Oldham Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund

Young Manchester - SL Detached Manchester Active - HAF Manchester City Council - Hulme MCC - Youth and Play Hulme Manchester City Council - Radequal Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund The Pilgrim Trust Young Manchester - Thrive Fund

John Grant Davies Trust Peter Kershaw Trust MCC Youth Fund Small Grants Your Housing Group Tesco - Stronger Starts BBC Children in Need MCC - Public Health Young Dads Young Manchester - KCYPS

Description, nature and purpose of the fund

for youth and play work with young people in Ardwick. for work as the Strategic Lead for Detached Youth Work in Manchester. to purchase equipment for use with young people. The balance on this fund represents future depreciation.

for staff development & training for organisations in Central East District for work with young women

for mental health and well-being youth work with young people in Ardwick. for youth-led activity, youth voice and social action work. for development work with street-present young people in Hulme for infrastructure development work for the A6 Youth and Play partnership organisations.

for work as the Strategic Lead for Detached Youth Work in Manchester. for holiday activity and food for children and young people in Ardwick for detached youth work with young people in Hulme. for youth and play work with children and young people in Hulme. for work with young people in Ardwick around Hateful Extremism. for the Empowering Minds therapeutic mental health work & barbering for 5-Ways to Well-being Project with Brunswick Youth Group for work with young women around mental health and well-being for work with young people in Ardwick around mental health and physical well-being.

for work with Ardwick young people around mental and physical well-being. for work with young people in Coverdale.

for activities to develop the A6 partnership for work with young people in Grove Village. for the Feeding our Local People project, providing food at sessions for work with young men in Ardwick. for city-wide work with young dads and their families. for work to keep children and young people in Ardwick safe.

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16. Analysis of net assets between funds

16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Total
Previous reporting period
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total 2025
£
£
£
£
-
-
10,000
10,000
167,442
85,026
127,948
380,416
(47,228)
-
(40,724)
(87,952)
120,214
85,026
97,224
302,464
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total 2024
£
£
£
£
-
-
20,566
20,566
102,867
74,411
104,088
281,366
(2,692)
-
(15,261)
(17,953)
100,175
74,411
109,393
283,979

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Income and Expenditure Account For the Year Ended 31st March 2025

Income
Investment Income
Other
Donations
Gift Aid
Fees
Income from Young People
Unrestricted grants:
UK Youth - Thriving Minds
UK Youth - ChangeMakers
Restricted grants:
Manchester Active - HAF
Manchester City Council - Hulme
MCC - Youth and Play Hulme
Manchester City Council - Radequal
Manchester City Council - Youth and Play Ardwick
Manchester City Council - SL Detached
MCC - CE Staff Wellbeing/Training
MCC - Public Health Young Dads
MCC - CSP Safety of Young Women
Oasis Hub Oldham
Young Manchester - Covid Recovery Fund
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund
Young Manchester - MHWB Youth-led Fund
The Pilgrim Trust
Young Manchester - Thrive Fund
Your Housing Group
Tesco - Stronger Starts
BBC Children in Need
Total Income
Expenditure
Employment Costs
Recruitment
Training
Supervision
External Organisation/Partner Support Costs
Sessional Salaries
Youth Work, Activities and Trips
Publicity
DBS Checks
Hospitality
Subscriptions
Volunteer Expenses
Minor Equipment
Staff Travel and Subsistence
Rent
Staff Uniform
Bank Charges
Telephone
IT & Software
Insurance
Governance and support costs
Post, Printing & Stationery
Depreciation
General expenses
Total Expenditure
Surplus/(deficit for year)
Year Ended
31.03.25
Year Ended
31.03.24
£
£
8,246
6,718
-
28
3,841
2,185
-
-
18,796
10,201
2,295
1,689
38,419
30,153
-
11,200
24,731
18,412
20,500
36,317
22,400
-
10,000
10,000
30,248
36,990
-
15,000
7,218
-
50,500
50,000
24,200
14,981
4,579
-
-
16,605
6,000
-
3,000
-
30,000
30,000
11,000
24,000
14,000
12,000
1,000
-
10,000
10,000
340,973
336,479
227,139
219,393
404
261
3,169
4,615
44
402
6,025
5,800
14,782
10,525
44,333
34,734
407
345
235
336
68
593
164
345
195
489
764
771
1,498
1,892
5,670
5,400
-
114
5
1
285
367
492
94
1,741
1,498
3,370
3,658
1,090
1,530
10,566
10,849
42
46
322,488
304,058
18,485
32,421