REGfsTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1208139 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 for It's In Nottingham Foundation Clayton & Brewill Chartered Accountants Cawley House 149-155 Canal Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NGI 7HR
It's In Nottlngham Foundatlon Contents of the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examlner'5 Report Statement of Flnanclal Artivities Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnancial Statement5 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
It's In Nottingham Foundation Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The tnjstees have adopted the provisions of 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 Rep¥Jblic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective I January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectlves and aims It's in Nottingham Foundation will aim to significantly Stngthen collèlK)ration across the Private, Public, non-profit and community sectors across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire for the benefit of local people and communities. We have not delivered services or competed for funding that conflict with local community organisations. We have worked collectively with private, public, non-profit and community sectors to attrart investment from but not exclusively the private settor (Environmental. S(Kial, Governance Policy) National Government (Sport England, Home Office, Local Authority) and nrm-profit sector {Charitable Trusts, Community Foundations etc) for the benefit of local communitses. We have concentrated our efforts on Identifying the needs of our communities and provided support, focussed on high standards of financial and operational governance cwting more local organisations that are credible. sustainable, impactful and investible. We have used the latest high level date data and insight alongside local community intelligence to identify where the greatest needs are particularly in relation to children and young people. We have Supported and assisted in the preparation of funding applications and where these applications are SucsSfUl supported the monitoring of delivery and the gathering of impact evidence. We have partnered with private, public and community sertors in facilitating training prograrnmes, events and round table sessions brokering collective working and encouraging a 'Think and Do Differently approach to finding soltjtions to social issues that are affecting our local people and communities. We have provide¢J guidance for local community-based organisation5 that will support their delivery of socially irnpactin9 long-term sustainable services alon9 Wlth guidan and advice on how to establish effective and compliant charitable and community-based operations. We have Developed and progressed the collective impact model approach in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by identifying common goals that have delivered significant social impact across the City and County We have played a leading role in the 5UPPOrting the strategic ambition of Nottingham to achieve VNICEF Child Friendly City accreditation and the delivery of the World Children's Day event which provided children and young people with the opportunity to influence how we fftake Nottingham a safe and welcoming place to live, work, play, learn and vislt. We partnered with the private, public and community sectors to attract investment to bring a major young people's volunteering project to the City and County. Nottingham Rockcorps will deliver 18 volunteering projerts involving 750 young people that wlll transform a range of facilities that will benefit local people. Publ1¢ benefit The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and meet the guidelines through the charity's aitn and objettives and in planning fLJture activities. It's In Nottingham Foundation Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charbtable activities Over the past 12 Months we have developed positive working relationships with a wide range of private, public, non-profit and commullity sector organisations acmss Nottingham and Nottinghamshire which has improved collective working and how all se¢tors think differently about solutions to social issues. We Agreed to become the backbone organisation for a new collective social impact model that is driving collaboration across the private, public, non-profit and community sectors. This development of our charity role has supported new programmes which have improved the credibility and sustainability of 6 local charities. Recruited trustees that provide continuous constructive challenge to our purpose and that bring the skills, expertise and experience we need to deliver that purpose which supports the impact we are delivering we have brokered positive working alliances with major businesses in Nottingham and also brokered investment from the Private and Public sectors to support the future development of a Collective Social Impact model driven by our charity. Page I
It's In Nottingham Foundation Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 202S FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position The charity's income for the year was £29.500 and expenditure was £3 1,042. leaving a deficit of £1,542 for the year. FUTURE PLANS We are implementing a 5 year {2026-2030) strategic business plan that sets out the role that the Foundation will play acmss Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and that identifies the resources the char)ty needs to deliver its purpose. We a building our infrastructure to ensure we have the capacity, skills and knowledge to achieve our role as a backbone organisation. We are developing shared measurement systems to help us evidence the social impact we and local partners are delivering without overwhelming the organisations we collaborate with. We are Building an innovative system of continuous communication that connerts us with our collective impact model partners avoiding the need for meetings that take up capacity of our partner5 who are focusing on vital service delivery. We are carryin9 out a trustees skills audit to support future trustee recruitwnent and ifftplementing a young people's challenge board whose purpose will to scrutinTrse the main board's deasion making and strategic thinking and to bring their own skills and influence in our Think an¢J Do Differently approach. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its governing document. a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The minimum number of trustee shall be three. every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment a5 charity trustees, the charity twstees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience nee(Jed for the effective administration of the CIO. Organlsatlonal structure Alexander Flint Chief Executive Officer Operational accountability Graham Moran BEM Executive Officer Operational management Nigel Wheatley Chair of Trustees Strategic direction Welcoming City Centre Natalie Robinson Trustee Strategic direction Legal & Young people. Martin Stone Trustee Strategic direction Marketing & Communication Richard Lane Independent observer Welcoming City Centre REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1208139 Page 2
It's In Nottingham Foundation Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 Principal address The Dryden Enterprise Centre Dryden Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NGI 4FQ Trustees N Wheatley N F Robinson K 8lenkinsop {resigned 7.6.2025) M Stone (appointed 27. 11.2025) Independent Examiner Clayton & Brewill Chartered Accountants Cawley House 149- 155 Canal Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NGI 7HR Approved by order of the board of trustees on by.. and signed on its behalf ne Trustee Page 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Twstees of It's In Nottingham Foundation Independent exarniner's report to the trustees of It's In Nottingham Foundation I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts ol It's In Nottingham Foundation {the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilitie5 and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts ir) accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {'the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Att and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examirTration giving me cause to believe that in any Material respect: accounts.ng CordS were not kept in SpeCt of the Trusl as required by Section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts do not accord with those cords- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable 0V1ments concerning the form and content of accounts set out the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the account5 to be reached. Yvonne Jackson Bsc (Honsl FCA Clayton & Brewill Chartered Accountants Cawley House 149-155 Canal Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NGI 7HR Date.. Page 4
It's In Nottingham Foundation Statement of Financlal Actlvitles for the year ended 31 December 2025 Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 10,500 19,000 29,500 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Assisting in the administration of funding programmes to charities and voluntary organisations 10,823 17,649 28,472 Other 2.570 2,570 Total 13,393 17,649 31,042 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Transfers between funds (2,893) 1,351 1,351 (1,351) (1,5421 Net movement in funds { 1,542) 11,542) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD { 1,5421 11,542) The notes form part of these financial statements P3oe_ 5
Xt's In Nottingham Foundation Balance Sheet 31 December 2025 Unrestrirted fvnd Restricted fund Total funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 6,836 6,836 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year (1.518) 11,5181 NET CURRENT ASSETS 5.318 5,318 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 5.318 5,318 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME (6,860) 16,8601 NET ASSETS { 1.542) (1,5421 FLINDS Unrestricted funds {1,5421 TOTAL FUNDS {1,5421 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on and were signed on its behalf by: Stone - Trustee N F Robinson - Trustee ea ey Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Paop. fi
It's In Nottingham Foundatlon Notes to the Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial Statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 '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 {FRS 1021 leffective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standafd 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable irn the UK and Republic of Ireland, an(1 the Charities Art 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognFsed in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fLsnds, It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expeTrdittJre as soon as there is a legal or construrtive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for or) an accruals basis ar)d has been classified under headings that aggregate all Cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Grants offered subjert to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objerts of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for pèrticular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is irlUded in the notes to the financial statement5. Company status The charity is a company limited by guarantee. In the event of the company being wound Upi the members have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility lor settling its debts and liabilities. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025. Page 7 continued...
Xt's In Nottlngham Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements - contlnued for the year ended 31 December 2025 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLZNG OUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Trade creditors 1,518 ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME Accruals and deferred income 6,860 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfers between funds At 31.12.25 Unrestricted funds General fund (2.8931 1.351 (1,542) Restrirted funds Street Aid 1.351 (1.351) TOTAL FUNDS (1,5421 {1,542) Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted lunds General fund 10.500 (13,3931 {2,8931 Re5trirted funds Street Aid 19,000 (17,649) 1,351 TOTAL FUNDS 29,500 (31,0421 (1,5421 Funds The Street Aid fund consisted of £19,000 grant income from Street Aid Nottingham, to help and assist people to move away from street life in Nottingham, £17.649 was spent in the year on small grants paid out for the same purpose, with £ 1.351 transferred to unrestricted funds in the year. This left no balance in the fund at the year end. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025. Page 8
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Grants 19,000 10,500 29,500 Total incoming resources 29,500 EXPENDITURE Charltable activities Grants to individuals 28,167 other Donations 50 Support costs Flnance Bank charges 305 Governance costs Independent examination 2,520 Total resources expended 31.042 Net expenditure 11.542) This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 9