CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
Keceipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
To
0110412025
31103r2026
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Endowm
onl funds
tothe
nearèst £
Total funds
Last yoar
to thg neamt
to th• n•amt £
A1 Recei
Grants Foyles
Grants Other
Fund Raising
Donalions
Subscriptions
Others
2.500
6,316
2,$00
6,316
3,919
2,228
5,510
3,663
3.115
770
1,482
3.919
2,228
1,440
2,348
Sub total (Gross income for
AR)
9,936
8.816
18,752
14,540
A2 Asset and investment sales,
Isee table).
ub total
Total receipts
9,936
8,816
18,762
14,540
A3 Payments
Administratiors
Grants
Grants
CGG plants & materials
W&W Adivities
W&W other cosls
Other
737
737
7,442
517
6,836
7,442
1,085
1.256
709
1,085
1,256
709
995
1,364
1,988
766
Sub total
3,851
7,442
11.292
12.466
A4 Asset and investment
purchasos. (see table)
Sub total
AMGrvingbackAccounts 25 26 Atif Year En(J 25-26 1610412026

Total payments
3,851
7,442
11,292
12,466
Net of receipts/(payments)
AS Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last yoar end
Cash funds this year end
6,085
1.376
7,460
2,074
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds
funds
to n•arn8t £ to n••reJt £
Endowment
funds
to n•are8t £
Categories
Details
B1 Cash funds
AMGlvtrngbac* Cash Funds as at
31st March 26
13,121
4,510
Totsl cash funds
13.121
4,510
{agrna baLgn¢es aTrJ
paywen15 3ccounll511
Unrestrict Restricted
ed funds
funds
to n¢ar•¥t £
to n￿reSt £
Endowm•nt
fund¥
to neamt £
Details
Fund to
whl¢h a$•et
I￿lOng*
Cost
{optlono11
Current valu•
loptlonall
Details
B3 Investment assets
Fund to
whlch a•s•t
belong•
Current v•lL
l0ptlono11
Deta ils
loptlonall
AMGMngback Accounts 25 26 Atif Year End 25-26 1610412026

B4 Assets retsined for the
charity's own use
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PMT Yamaha Stsge P￿J$ and
Dolty
CartrKJge. Brother Prinler
La￿￿ Mo
Hedge CLTrtter
Leaf 8kn4*r
423
Fund to
wttich
Ilablllty
rnlat•*
Amount du•
loptionall
When due loptlonall
B5 Llabilltles
Signed by one or tsvo Iruslees on
behalf ol all the trustees
Signature
Print Name
Date of approval
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AMGivingback Accounts 25 26 Atil Year End 25-26 1610412026

Trustees, Annual Report for the period
(HAR
Period start dale
Period end date
2025
From
Section A
Reference and administration details
Charity r￿me
AMGIVINGBACK
Other names Charity is known by
Registered charlty number (if any)
1207761
Charity's principal address, 72 Barton Road
LLrton
,' Bedfordshire
, Po$tcod•
LU3 2BB
Names of the charity trustses who manage the charlty
Dat•• *ei•d rf not forwhok•
•ar
Tru8ts• name
Office Irf *nyl
Name of person lor body) errtlued
toa
oint tru•ts•
Ifan
Michael Hubbocks
Chaimian
Atif Iqbal
Sandra Parris
Treasurer
Secretary (Outgoing)
CEOIFounder
8" May 2026
Angela Scartett-
Marshall
Juliet Johnson
Finance Lead
Madil Grant
Director &
Interim Secretary
(replacing Sandra
Parris)
Director
9th May 2026
Richard Scadett-
Marshall
10
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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Names of the trustees for tho Charfty, If any, (ft)r example, any custodian trustses)
Nam•
Datss acted if not for whole
ear
Names and addresses of advisers Ioptional Infomiatlon)
e of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief exe¢utlve or names of senlor slaff members Ioplional infomiatlon)
Section B
Structure,
overnance and mana
ement
Descrlption of the charlty's trusts
Constitution
Type of goveming document
How the charity is constituted
cio
Trustee selertion methcKIs
Appointed by the TrU￿eeS
Additlonal govemance issues (Optional informationl
The following policies have been created and approved by the Trustees
Safeguarding
H&S
Equaltty and Oiversity
Complaints
Modem Slavery
You may choosfr lo include
additional information, whe
relevant, about..
policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees",
the charity's organisational
Structu￿ and any wider
network with which the chanty
works.,
relationship with any related
parties.,
Iruslees, consideration of
maior risks and the system
and pr¢)cedures to manage
them.
As we work closely with older F￿pIe and vulnerable adulls, Iheir
wellbeing and safety remain central to everything we do. Our Trustees
have approved comprehensive Safeguarding Policies for bolh adults and
children, which are ￿vieWed annually to ensure Ihey remain robust and up
to date. All vulnerable adults attend our singing groups are accompanied
by a Ca￿ r or family member. Children visiting our Gommunity garden are
a￿VaYS supervised by staff or volunteers from their nursery or school. all of
whom hold enhanced DBS checks
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Section C
Ob"ectives and activities
The Trustees confirn that they have due regard to the Charity
Commission's guidance on public benefit when planning and delivering
the activiiies of AMGIVINGBACK during 2025126.
AMGIVINGBACK'S charttable objects f￿uS on reducing social isolation,
improving wellbeing, and strengthening Community cohesion, particulady
for older people, Vulnerab￿ adults and individuals living with disability or
long-term heaRh condrtions. All activities undertaken during the year were
designed to advance these aims and provide dear public benefit.
Our monthly Warblers & Wobblers wellbeing sessions offered
companionship. routine and emotional 5UPPOrt lo individuals who are al
nsk of loneliness or Social wilhdrawal. The Dishamiony Choir provided
opportunrties for crealNe expression, confidence-building and social
connection. enabling members of all abilities to participate in inclusive
music-making.
Summary of the objects of tho
charity Sot out In Its
governing docum•nt
The GraSrne￿ Communrly Garden continue to operate as a free,
accessible outdoor space where visitors could enjoy nature, gentle
activrty and cornmunty inleraction. The garden also hosted our annual
July cOn￿rt in the Garden.. a large-scale event celebrating disability
Inclusion and bnng together over 500 members of the public.
ThroughoLrt the year, our choir delivered perfom)ances in care homes.
hospices. community venues and public spaces. offering comfort, joy and
social engagement to residents and members of the wider community.
Addrtional activities. including a Grand Union Canal boat tnp for visitors
and volunteers, further supported wellbeing, connection and inclusion.
All ath'vities V￿re delivered free of charge or at minimal cost, ensuring
accessibility for those on low incomes or living with additional needs. The
charrty's worked was supwrted by a dedicated team of volunteers.
enabling AMGB to maximise its impact and ensu￿ that resources were
effectivel for
ublic benefit.
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Summary of the main
activities undertaken for the
publlc beneflt In relation to
these obJ?cts lin¢lude withln
th18 sectlon the ststutory
declaratlon that trustees havo
had regard to the guldanco
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit)
Additlonal dotalls of oblectlve$ and a￿1VI￿O$ Ioplional irrfomiation)
You may choose to include
further statements, where
relevant, about..
policy on grantmaking.,
policy programme related
investment.,
contribution made by
volunteers.
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Section D
Achievements and performance
Summary ofthe main
achievements of the charity
durlng the year
Sumfflary of Main Achievemenls- 2025126
During 2025126, AMGIVINGBACK delivered a year of significant
pro9￿SS. strengthened community impact and growing recognition
across all areas of our work. Participation in our core programmes
increased markedly, with the Dishannony Choir expanding to 35 regular
members and Warblers & Wobblers welcoming more than 85 visitors
each month. Our annual July Concert in the Garden attracted over 500
visitors, making il our most successful event to date and reinforcing our
commitment to celebrating disability indusion.
AMGB received extemal recognf(ion by winning Best Community Garden
in the Luton in Bloom Awards. reflecting the dedication of our volunteers
and the value of the garden as an inclusive wmmunity space. Our choir's
reputation continued to grow, resulting in numefOUS invitations to perform
at community events, care homes. hospices and public venues
throughout the year.
Financially, the charity remained stable, wrth income exceeding
expenditure and strong support from a blend of grant funders including
Co-op. Allen Lane Foundation, Wixamtree Charitable Trust, Butterfields
and the Foyle Foundation. Volunteer engagement remained a maior
strength with MO￿ than 20 volunteers contribLrting across our garden,
choir arKI wellbeing programmes.
AMGB also delivered meaningfvl experiences beyond its regular
activities, induding a Well-fe￿IVed Grand Union Canal Boat Trip for
visilors and volunteers. Feeback from participants continued to highlight
the positive impact of our work on wellbeing. social connection and
inclusion.
Overrall, 2025126 was a year of growth, recognition and deepened
communty impact, positioning AMGIVINGBACK strongly for continued
success in 2026127.
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Section E
Financial review
The chartly maintains a reseryes policy lo support its long-term financial
sustainabilrty and lo ensure it can continue to meet its obligations.
particularly during periods of uncertainty or unforeseen fluctuations in
income. The policy seeks lo balance the need to hold an appropriate
level of reserves wtth the trustees, commitment to applying funds
effectively and promptly in furtheran￿ of the chanty's charitable
obiecaives.
Brief statement of the
charity's policy on reserves
Reserves are held to cover essential operational costs, enable continuty
of serviGes, and provide resilience in the event of unexpected
Circumstan￿$. The Irustees review the target level of reserves annually,
considenng the chanty's current financial position, pattems of income and
expendrtvre. potential funding risks, and planned activities for the
forthcoming penod.
Where unrestricted reserves exceed the agreed tsrget level, the trustees
will consider the most effective use of the surplus, including reinvestment
in strategic initiatives or communty projects that align wilh the charity's
aims. Equally, rf reseryes fall below the desired level, the trustees will
agree and implement an appropnate recovery plan to rebuild reserves
over a reasonable timeframe.
Detsils of any funds rnaterially
in deficit
NIA
Further financial revlew details (Optional inforniation}
You may choose to include
additional infomation, where
relevant about..
the chanly s principal
sour￿$ of funds (including
any fundraising).,
how expenditure has
supported the key objectNes
of the Charity.,
investment policy and
objectives including any
ethical investment policy
adopted.
AMGIVINGBACK'S income during the year was derived from a range of
sources, includirvJ donations from local businesses. grants from
charitable trusts and local or nth'onal grant-making bodies, fundraising
activrties, and public donations. This diversified income base helps
support the charty's Sustainability while enabling it to deliver high-quality,
inclusive activrties for the local community
Expenditure is carefully planned and directed to support the charsty's core
objectives of promoting soual welfare, reducing social isolation. and
improving quality of lrfe, particulady for individuals experiencing mental
health challenges, dements'a, autism, financial hardship or social Isolation.
The Trustees closely monitor spending to ensure that funds are applied
effectively and provKle clear public benefit.
A significant proportion of expendrture relates to the delivery of the
Warblers & Wobblers wellbeing sessions and the DisHarmony Choir.
Funds are used to hire accessible venues, provide refreshments, and
create a welcoming and supportive environmenl for participants and their
carers. Additional resources. including printed song lyncs, musical
equipment and, where possible. transport support, help lo enable
attendance arKI engagement. These attivrties play a key role in reducing
isolation and providing social and therapeutic benefits, directly supporting
the charity's objectives.
Expendrture is also direc*ed towards the op8rab.on and development of
the Grasmere Commun
Garden. Costs include
ardenin
tools
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compost, seeds, plants and materials required to maintain and enhan
the space. Investment in sensory planting and wo¢)dland walk features
supports the garden's Iherapeutic and educational purpose for people of
all ages and abilrties. The garden also contributes to addressing food
insecurity by growing fruit and vegetables that are made freely available
to members of the communty experiencing financial hardship.
The thanty also incurs mcAlest costs to support widèr community
engagement and educational activrties. These includ8 small-scale
initiatives wrth local schools and nurseries, such as gardening workshops
arKI competthons, helping to advance the charty's aims of supporting
education. recreation and soaal development for children and young
people.
Operational and administrative costs are kept to a minimum. Essential
expendrture includes insurance. basic administration and low-cost
promotional materials such as flyers or banners for community events. All
aGtIvrt￿S are volunteer-18d and the charity does not employ paid staff,
ensurin9 that most of the expenditure is focused directly on delivering
communty benefit.
AMGIVINGBACK does not currently invest any of its fvnds. The Trustees
review this posrtion periodically to ensure that financial arrangemenls
remain appropnate to the charity's size, resources and objectives.
Section F
Other optional information
Section G
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signaturels)
Full namel$) j
Posilion (eg SKr8tary. Chair. I
•t¢)
Date
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