LonGBoaT
Wl(gllehl CIO
Annual
Report

## **Contents** 


**PAGE** - Foreword Chair of Trustees 3 Charity Information 4 Trustees 5 Structure 6 Achievements 7 Financial Position 8 Financial Highlights 11 Thank you 12 




## **Foreword** 

**David Swyer** Chair of Trustees 


I would first like to thank all the Trustees, volunteers, and previous committee members and volunteers throughout the years, all of whom have contributed to getting us where we are today. 

I would extend my thanks our supporters, donors, sponsors, and funders—without whom we couldn't have achieved what we have. 

It has been a challenging and busy year with many changes along the way as well as some amazing opportunities.  We are now in a position where we can start making a real difference to LGBT+ lives and the community in Wakefield. 

Our efforts will be outlined in our published 5-year strategy in April 2025, detailing the multiple ways we aim to achieve positive change. Using key pillars for our organisational growth and 5 key themes which will focus everything we will deliver and achieve. 

It is an honour serving as the Chair for LonGBoaT Wakefield, and I look forward to the work we are about to embark upon and the positive change we can make in our community. 

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## **Charity Information** 

## **Charity Name:** 

LonGBoaT Wakefield CIO 

## **Address:** 

LonGBoaT Wakefield CIO Unit 3, Station Masters House Kirkgate Railway Station Monk Street Wakefield WF1 4EL 

**www.longboatwakefield.org** 

**contact@longboatwakefield.org** 


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## **Trustees** 


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|**Trustee**|**Position**|
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|David Swyer|Chair|
|Chris Hughes|Vice Chair|
|David Hallows|Treasurer|
|Vacancy|Secretary|
|Taylor Maddison|Volunteer & Training Officer|
|Emily Kirt|EDI Officer|
|Lila Gahan|Trustee|
|Tony Kimmince-Cooke|Fundraising Officer|



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## **Achievements** 

**Blood Pressure Champions Charity Incorporated Organisation - 12 April 2025 Hate Crime Repoting centre Swap to Stop Scheme Important community Links Station Adoption - First LGBT+ Organisation Office Space Support Groups Queer Social** 

**The Hub - place to work and deliver** 

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## **Financial Position Income** 

In the fiscal period of 2024/25 the total income was £17,246.60.  This consisted of a mixture of donations, income from sales at events and the rainbow lottery along with grants obtained from various supporters and funders.  The split is shown below. 


In the monthly breakdown (aside from April) peaks of income in July, August and November synchronise with events delivered.  The peak in February is due to funding obtained from Sir George Martin Trust. 


An average of £73 per month comes into LonGBoaT from quiz nights and the Rainbow lottery. 


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## **Income cont...** 

The below shows the income obtained from acoss all income throughout the year.  Core costs also includes the opening balance of £10,210.72 brought forward from 2023/24. 


Although Pride shows as the highest income this is due to sponsorship and not general funding.  However, approximately £800 was raised by the BBQ and our merchandise stall. 

Quiz nights and Rainbow lottery remain constant funding streams and should aim to increase these in the coming year. 

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## **Expenditure** 

Total expenditure for the year is -£15,777.24 which is very close the income amount and doesn't leave a lot of wiggle room. 


As expected August and September have been the highest expenditure month as this links in with pride events. However, November also saw a high expenditure which can relate to the World Aids Day event and the wrapping up of some Lottery finding spend. 


As the largest funding this year it The National Lottery remains the highest expenditure by fund.  LonGBoaT (LGBT) is also high expenditure which shows core costs and overheads. 


Pride and overheads remain to be our highest expenditure but also worth pointing out the costs for quiz night. 

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## **Financial Highlights** 

The financial picture is an average one.  The income received this year is only an increase of £1,041.22 from 2023/24.  Although this is not a significant increase we have remained stable throughout the year. 

Fiscal aims for the future are to increase our income to £200,000 by the end of year 5. This aligns with the new growth strategy. 


Work needs to be done to review income streams and increase revenue from our main sources.  Sales of merchandise aside from Pride is minimal.  Opportunities for stalls and increasing sales need to be reviewed. 


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