## **Communities Unite** 

## **Charity Number:** 1199154 

**Financial Year:** 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025 

## **Trustees’ Annual Report** 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

**Governing Document:** Communities Unite is governed by its constitution. 

**Trustees:** The charity is managed by a board of trustees. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the constitution. 

**Recruitment and Induction:** New trustees are recruited through local networks and are provided with an induction covering roles, responsibilities, and relevant guidance. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

**Charitable Objects:** Communities Unite exists to promote community development and engagement through local projects and events. **Main Activities:** 

   - Supporting sports and leisure activities. 

   - Providing educational opportunities and youth engagement programs. 

   - Facilitating community cohesion initiatives. 

- **Achievement of Objectives:** During the year, the charity delivered the following: 

   - Funded and supported local sports programs through Hyson Green Sports. 

   - Delivered the HAF program engaging young people in healthy activities. 

   - Provided grants and resources for community initiatives. 



## **Financial Review** 

**Reserves Policy:** The charity aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 3 months of running costs. 

## **Receipts and Payments Summary:** 

**Description Amount (£)** 

Balance Brought Forward 945.04 

Total Incoming Resources 34,973.50 

Total Outgoing Resources 35,112.25 

**Net Movement in Funds** (138.75) 

**Balance Carried Forward** 806.29 

**Incoming Resources:** Major funding came from HAF (£17,000), Thomas Farr (£4,992), and local fundraising contributions. 

**Expenditure:** Most funds were spent on staff costs (£27,225.60), venue hire (£3,335.51), and equipment/resources (£4,424.14). 

## **Plans for the Future** 

- Continue supporting community programs and youth engagement initiatives. 

- Explore additional funding streams to ensure sustainability. 

- Expand outreach to underserved areas in the local community. 

## **Trustees’ Declaration** 

The trustees declare that they have approved the accounts of **Communities Unite** for **31 March 2025** the financial year ended and confirm that they represent a true and fair view of the charity’s financial position and activities during the year. 

Signed on behalf of the trustees: 

Name: Marissa Eaton 

Position: Chair of Trustee 


Signed