## **St. Michael’s & Lark Lane Community Association (SMLLCA )** ## **Centre: The Old Police Station** **80 Lark Lane Liverpool L17 8UU Tel: 0151 728 7884 e-mail: grahamhale@btconnect.com** **Website: www.larklanecommunitycentre.org** **A Company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Company No. 01692937 A Registered Charity No. 513803.** ## **ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 11TH 2025** ## **STATEMENT OF AIMS AND OBJECTIVES** SMLLCA was founded in May 1976, when two recently formed community groups merged, to tackle a variety of local problems, and in particular the serious lack of community facilities and activities. SMLLCA exists to provide a wide range of services, and to meet other needs, for the residents of our catchment area, in a friendly and welcoming environment. The Association's work covers the whole age range, with a strong emphasis on work with disadvantaged people, but always responsive to the changing needs of the Community. A Policy of Equality of Opportunity is actively pursued throughout the operation and activities of the Association, relating both to staff and users. ## **HOW THE CHARITY IS ORGANISED** The Executive Committee is composed of volunteers from the local community with an interest in, and a commitment to, the running of SMLLCA. Anyone who is, or who has agreed to be, a member of the Association can apply to become a member of the Executive Committee, either by election at the Annual General Meeting, or by co-option at any other time. During the year the role of the Executive Committee is to make plans, and oversee their implementation, for the running of the Community Centre and the Association's other interests, including events occurring elsewhere in the Community. Responsibility for the detailed administration of the Association's business may be delegated to sub committees which include members of the Executive Committee, relevant members of staff and other interested persons. Sub committees may meet on a regular basis, or be convened as required. Although we receive a great deal of help and support from both our Ward Councillors and officers of the City Council, we do not receive any core funding from public sources. Instead we rely financially on rental income from the building (including user groups), project funding, and our own fund raising activities undertaken throughout the year. Numerous fund raising initiatives are regularly undertaken, and most of our activities and services rely on these fundraising activities. The balance of our core costs is normally met by donations, without which our services would suffer significantly. Our activities and services rely heavily on the input of volunteers, without whom we would not have such a thriving and active Community Centre. We are always looking for new volunteers for a variety of roles. **Membership** of the Association is open to all who live or work in the area of benefit, and is by application to the Executive Committee. All signed up members are eligible to vote at the Annual General Meeting. Affiliated groups are entitled to 2 votes each. Benefits for affiliated groups include use of our minibus. There are no membership fees following a decision by the Executive Committee on September 30th 2019. **Reserves Policy.** SMLLCA believes it is desirable to hold “free reserves” as a contingency against the insecurity of its funding, and potential redundancy commitments. Ideally these should be not less than six months of core running costs, although in the current climate we realise that the optimum level may not always be achievable. This is in line with the recommendations of the Charity Commission. ## **DEVELOPMENTS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS DURING THE PAST YEAR** It has once again been a very busy year for the Community Centre. Weekdays are filled with our regular activities, but most weekends our facilities are available for hire for non commercial activities. Perhaps due to a shortage of alternative facilities locally, weekend dates are usually booked up three to four months ahead; and so you need to get in early! Our busy **Calendar of Regular Activities** includes the Pre School Nursery and the Parent and Toddlers Group. Activities for children and young people include the Larkettes Majorettes troupes and the "Theatre on Foot" drama workshops, with groups for both children and young people. We also host around 30 children's birthday parties a year and also seasonal celebrations. Many other children’s activities are held in the Sefton Grove Centre (formerly Lark Lane Wellbeing Hub) which occupies several rooms in the Community Centre and has a well equipped “Sensory Room” including extensive VR equipment. Education and therapy classes are held there with an emphasis on helping disadvantaged children. They have also been running youth activities for several years, including education, advice and support, as well as holidays in North Wales. Healthiness continues to run several exercise classes for the Over 50's including gentle exercise. They also run "Escape Pain" classes with NHS funding. We also host several yoga sessions a week as well as Pilates Classes and the long running Middle Eastern Dance Classes. We continue to host weekly meetings of both Cocaine and Narcotics Anonymous. We also have an acupuncture practitioner working with addiction issues. Transforming Choice, a local charity working with alcohol addiction, have run several activities in the centre including meditation and gong therapy. Their members still attend for massage and other therapies. Various Art and Craft classes are held here. Art and Pottery classes are held throughout the year and other classes less regularly. The Sefton Grove Centre also runs activities for adults, housing a support group for armed forces veterans. It also provides horticultural training and trips away for local pensioners and disabled people. Organised by “Home Instead” we now hold a monthly “Singing and Movement Café”. Hosted by “Holistic Harmonies.” These events are a dementia friendly get together for a good old sing along. Several therapists operate out of the Centre as well as tutors offering classes in art, music and Qi Jong. Regular Art Therapy sessions are also held and meditation classes. Several local “Home Educators” hold weekly sessions here where there is space for all the children and parents to meet together. Both Lark Lane and Hesketh Street Housing Co-ops meet regularly in the Centre. The Friends of The Festival Gardens and Hesketh Street Housing Co-op both held their Annual General Meetings here. Other groups to have held meetings here include Regenda Housing Association residents and an Alder Hey staff team meeting. ## **Weekend Bookings and Events** The past year has seen a very full programme of weekend events, including the usual 30 plus children’s parties. Lark Lane Housing Co-op, with whom we have a close relationship, recently held a highly successful event in the centre to celebrate their 50[th] birthday. It is a remarkable achievement for the co-op to have been running successfully for so long and a great tribute to all committee members past and present. Regular fairs have included the ever popular monthly Lark Lane Fleamarket, Makers Bazaars which are held most months, and several Record/CD/Video fairs. The Healing Days, held four times a year, continue to be very popular. Our own “Theatre on Foot” Drama Group performed a show by their “Little Juniors”. An evening of theatre was also provided by the Fringe Festival who again perfoprmed their “Play in a Day” where several drama groups wrote, rehearsed and performed a play, all within a 24 hour period. Jimmy Bongo held another of his popular Music and Poetry Events. Other concerts were run by the Liverpool Guitar Society and Nicole Bartos. There have been three art exhibitions and also art workshops. A Music, Health and Poetry Event was run and also a “Perks of Reading” Book Fair. A sustainable Clothes Event was held here for the first time. Merseyswing held their annual dance event. The Aigburth Community Cycle Club ran several cycle maintenance workshops, and also held a social event for members. Deadlive continues to lead paranormal investigations on a regular basis and still believes that the Old Police Station is one of the most haunted buildings in Liverpool! **Tenants** of the Association, housed in the Community Centre, are currently Sefton Park Day Centre including the Stained Glass Workshops, The Photographic Studios, The Calm Collective therapy room and office, Antiques and Curios Shop, several therapists, offices and workshops occupied by local Community Enterprises. ## **Membership** As well as running **individual membership** for anyone who is interested in becoming more involved in our work, we also offer **representative membership** . Representative membership is open to local organisations who serve the community. We are able to assist with the administration of grants and other funding and offer access to our minibus. There is no charge for either category of membership. ## **KEY SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES** ## **The Pre School Centre** Activities for children of Pre School age is one of our most important services. The service continues to consist of our OFSTED registered Nursery and the twice weekly Toddlers Group. For many years funding for Pre School Nurseries has been precarious and the goalposts have been constantly moving. As costs have risen more rapidly than Government funding, many providers have closed at the same time as parents find it increasingly difficult to afford childcare. We hope that the recent increase in support for parents of pre school children will give our nursery some financial security. Despite the financial ups and downs the past year has again been very successful thanks to the skills and hard work of all the staff. The Toddlers Group continues to thrive thanks to the hard work of the volunteers running the activity and of course their legendary cheese on toast! ## **Activities for Young People and Children** The Larkettes, our highly successful majorettes troupe, continues to thrive thanks to the hard work and dedication of the parents who run the troupe. They still go out to competitions each weekend from Easter to September and also organise their own event in July, which is an important part of the fundraising. They particularly welcome children with special needs and disabilities to come along and join in. The cost of coach hire continues to increase each year and this is the biggest expense. This makes fundraising more and more demanding, and so any help with this would be much appreciated. The “Theatre on Foot” drama group, continues to base its youth theatre in the centre. This gives a great opportunity for local children and young people to get involved in acting. The group is divided into different age groups, rehearsing twice a week and putting on performances in various venues including in our centre from time to time. Garry Lawler, who rents rooms from us in the Community Centre runs the “Lark Lane Youth Service”. He has for several years been working with local young people needing help. He provides a variety of support services including VR therapies in the sensory room, work experience and a holiday programme. He has been working extensively with young people and autism. Core funding has never been available for this work and so he relies on funding from trusts and other charitable sources which severely limits what can be done. ## **The Advice Centre** Our Advice Centre (LLAWRACC), is able to help large numbers of people, thanks to the generous support of several city councillors. The service focuses on benefits and debt issues. The past year has seen significant challenges for many of our clients as the Department for Work and Pensions continued with managed migration to Universal Credit. We have worked tirelessly to ensure that people in our community are not left behind during this transition. We have continued to assist many clients in navigating the complex Personal Independence Payments application and appeals process. For the people who have not yet been transferred to Universal Credit, we still supported those eligible for housing benefit with new claims and ongoing queries. In common with other advice agencies, we are always working at full capacity and are severely under resourced. ## **Senior Citizens Activities** Healthiness Limited continue to run several classes a week here for the over 50's. They run a variety of classes to reflect varying ability. Some are very strenuous but chair exercises and meditation are also available. They also run "Escape Pain" courses, funded by the NHS, and teaching people techniques to better live with pain. Participants are referred by GP's and often need to join a waiting list. Our monthly “Singing and Movement Café” is held on the second Tuesday of each month and is an increasingly popular get together. Several of our other activities are popular with older people including art and pottery classes, music lessons, yoga and therapy sessions. ## **FINANCIAL MATTERS** The financial statements for the last financial year (ended January 31[st] 2025) show a small surplus for both our main accounts and the nursery accounts. There has been some increase in income, and expenditure has been largely unchanged from the previous year. Such a result is possible only because we are all extremely careful about expenditure which tends to be on an essential needs basis. We have ensured the financial security of the organisation but also have a very long wish list of improvements we would love to make! Some modest improvements have been possible including refurbishment of the nursery outdoor play area, new windows in our meeting room and new chairs for the main hall. ## **MINIBUS** We are please to announce that we are now sole owners of our minibus, following ownership transfer from the Steve Morgan Foundation. Still just 3 years old, numerous groups and affiliated organisations have made good use of our community transport including youth groups, disability groups, education projects, holiday projects for the needy of all ages and many more. ## **Representation/networking** SMLLCA continues to be involved with numerous other organisations both within the local neighbourhood and city wide, and is represented on the committees of several other groups. We aim to work with other organisations, which share our aims, as much as we can. Our affiliations include LCVS, Advice UK, Community Transport UK, National Day Nursery Association and South Central Community Transport. ## **Financial Policy and Donors** The Independently Examined and Prepared Accounts detail the income and expenditure of all financial transactions under the direct control of the Executive Committee. The full accounts are available on request from the Community Centre Office. Due to the fact that we receive very little “unrestricted” funding in these days of local authority austerity, our aim is always to break even financially, while providing the best services we can afford. We largely succeed in this aim although this means that capital and maintenance budgets are still at a much lower level than they really need to be. We continue to maintain reserves at around the level recommended by the Charity Commission, in line with our reserves policy. Although we have a healthy balance at present, the policy remains the same as we do not expect any exceptional items of income in the near future. We are extremely grateful to the following, who have provided either financial assistance or donations in kind during the past year: St Michael’s and Sefton Park Ward Councillors’ (towards Advice Centre Costs) Kensington and Fairfield Ward Councillors (Advice Centre) Nineveh Trust Hemby Trust Thursday Club Hubbub Nature Hubs Rhubarb Café and Bar Community Foundation Merseyside Department for Transport (Bus Service Operators’ Grant) Zumuku Sushi Restaurant Lark Lane Housing Co-Op Scouse Flowerhouse Hesketh Street Housing Co-Op Sefton Park Allotments Society HMRC Charities Gift Aid Liverpool City Council Energy Grant Squash Nutrition North West Housing Services Elif Restaurant Amorous Cat P. Schofield N. Bartos Amazon Core D. Bradley Several Anonymous Donors Plus many other members of our local community whose donations in cash and in kind help greatly to keep our services going. **The Executive Committee** is particularly keen to welcome new members, who are prepared to commit time and energy to furthering the aims of the Association. Our meetings are friendly and relaxed. It is important for us to be as representative of the local community as possible and new ideas are always needed to keep us moving forward. Please let us know if you are interested. The Committee Members are currently: Mr. A. Catterall, Mr. J. Cullen, Ms. N. Hennessey, Mr. A. Moore, Mr. J. Peers Ms. E. Quantrell and Ms. J. Swanson REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01692937 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 513803 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 for sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Buttenvorth Barlow House 10 Derby Street Prescot Liverpool Merseyside L34 3LG ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 Pa8e Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Artlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnancial Statements 6 to 11 Detalled Statement of Financial Actlvltles 12 to 13 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 January 2025 The trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report tO8ether with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 January 2024. srRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing docurnent The charity is controlled by its governing document, 3 deed of trust, and constitutes a limited companyi limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2¢)06. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Cornpany number 01692937 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty number 513803 Registered office The Old Police Station 80 Lark Lane Liverpool Merseyside L17 8UU Trustees Mr Alfred Catterall Mr Alan Albert Moore Mr John David Peers Ms Edna Frances Quantrell Company Secretary Mr Graham Hale Independent Examlner Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Butterworth Barlow House IQ Derby Street Prescot Liverpool Merseyside L34 3LG Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Mr Graham Hale- Secretary Page I Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. Michaels & Lark Line Communlty Association Independent examlner's report to the trustees of St. Michaels & Lark Lane Community Assoclation ('the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 January 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Companv land a150 Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you 3re responsiblo for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carrled out under Sertion 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carryin8 Out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's staternent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection wlth the examination 8ivin8 rne cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Sertion 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the account5 give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 10211. 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 accounts to be reached. Butterworth Barlow Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Prescot L34 3LG 26 June 2025 Page 2 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Statement of Financial Actlvltles for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 Total funds 31.1.24 Total funds Unrestritted fund Restricted fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28.790 117.132 145,922 135.790 Other trading attivities Investment income 52.489 2,125 13.047 65,536 2.125 72.686 1,684 Total 83,404 130.179 213.583 210,160 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,471 10,328 11,799 11,032 Charitable artlvltles Governance costs Charitable activities 180 75,075 180 197,883 2.340 199,346 122,808 Other 1,994 200 2,194 2,280 Total 78.720 133,336 212.056 214,998 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 4,684 {3,157} 1,527 {4,838} RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 114.064 141.901 255,965 260.803 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 118,748 138,744 257,492 255,965 The notes form part of these financial 5tatementS Page 3 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNif( ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet 31 January 2025 31.1.25 Total funds 31.1.24 Total funds Unrestritted fund Restricted fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4,413 72,157 76,570 84.443 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 116.855 66.587 183,442 173,862 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12.5201 12.520) 12,3401 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 114,335 66,587 180,922 171,522 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 118,748 138.744 257,492 255,965 NET ASS 118,748 138.744 257,492 255,965 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds io 118,748 138,744 114,064 141.901 TOTAL FUNDS 257,492 255,965 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financlal statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowled8e their responsibilities for la} ensuring that the charitable company keeps accountin8 records that comply with Section5 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. Ib) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4 continued... sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet- continued 31 January 2025 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 June 2025 and were Signed on its behalf by: Mrj Davi eers- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financial statements The financial statement5 of the charitable company. which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a leg31 or constructive 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 on an accruals basis and 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 o basis consistent with the use of resources. Tan8ible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Freehold propertv Fixtures and fittin8S in accordance with the property 25% on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountln8 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 objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hlre purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Page 6 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES 31.1.25 31.1.24 Rental Income Other income 52.154 13,382 50.890 21,796 65.536 72.686 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.1.25 31.1.24 Deposit account interest 2.125 1,684 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after chargin8/lcrediting): 31.1.25 31.1.24 Depreciation - owned assets Hlre of plant and machinery 11.799 8.332 11,032 8,284 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024. Page 7 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- conttnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 srAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.1.25 31.1.24 Number of employees No employees received emoluments in exces5 of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restrirted fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 34,376 101.414 135,790 Other tradlng actlvltles Investment income 51,044 1,684 21.642 72,686 1,684 Total 87,104 123.056 210,160 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 541 10,491 11,032 Charitable artivities Governance costs Charitable activities 2,340 94,327 2,340 199,346 105.019 Other 2,135 145 2,280 Total 99,343 115,655 214,998 NEf INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 112,2391 7.401 14,8381 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 126,303 134,500 260,803 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 114.064 141,901 255,965 Page 8 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Freehold property Totals COST At l February 2024 Additions 335,928 72,661 3,926 408,589 3,926 At 31 January 2025 335.928 76,587 412,515 DEPRECIATION At l February 2024 Charge for year 255,395 9,840 68.751 1,959 324,146 11,799 At 31 January 2025 265,235 70.710 335,945 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 70,693 5,877 76,570 At 31 January 2024 80.533 3,910 84,443 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 31.1.24 Accrued expenses 2.520 2,340 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.1.25 At 1.2.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 114,064 4,684 118,748 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 141,901 13.1571 138,744 TOTAL FUNDS 255,965 1,527 257,492 Page 9 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financlal Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in fund5. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 83.404 {78,7201 4,684 Restrlrted funds Restricted fund 130.179 (133,336) 13,1571 TOTAL FUNDS 213.583 1212,0561 1,527 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.1.24 At 1.2.23 Unrestrirted funds General fund 126,303 (12.239) 114,064 Restrlrted funds Restricted fund 134,500 7.401 141,901 TOTAL FUNDS 260.803 14,8381 255,965 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 87.104 (99,343) {12,2391 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 123.056 (115,6551 7.401 TOTAL FUNDS 210.160 {214,998) 14.8381 Pa8e 10 continued... sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNI￿ ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial 5tatements- continued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued A current vear 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows- Net movement in funds At 31.1.25 At 1.2.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 126,303 17,5551 118,748 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 134.509 4,244 138,744 TOTAL FUNDS 260,803 13,3111 257,492 A current year 12 month5 and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 170,508 1178,0631 {7,555} Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 253,235 1248.9911 4.244 TOTAL FUNDS 423.743 1427,0541 13,311) ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 January 2025. Pa8e 11 sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlties for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 31.1.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacles Appeals and donations Government grants Grants - other agencies 16,037 102,751 27,134 3,124 88,533 44,133 145,922 135,790 Other tradlng artlvltles Rental income Other income 52,154 13,382 50,890 21,796 65,536 72,686 Investment Income Deposlt account interest 2,125 1.684 Total Incomlng resources 213.583 210,160 EXPENDITURE Other tradlng actfvltles Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 11,799 11,032 Charitable activities Wages & salaries Rent & rates Insurance Light and heat Telephone Office expenses Other charitable activities Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Training & subscriptions Sundry expenses 122,287 8,332 4,052 15,469 1,460 5.091 19.327 12.184 5.670 1,025 646 104.367 8.284 3,498 16.655 1,193 4,653 38.221 15,887 5,205 1,073 310 195,543 199.346 This page doe5 not form part of the statutory financial statement5 Page 12 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 31.1.24 Charltable artlvities other Travellin8 Costs 2,194 2,280 Support costs Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 2,520 2,340 Total resources expended 212,056 214,998 Net In¢ome/(expendlture) 1.527 {4,8381 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 13 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01692937 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 513803 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 for sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Buttenvorth Barlow House 10 Derby Street Prescot Liverpool Merseyside L34 3LG ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNrrY ASSOCIATION Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 Pa8e Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Artlvltles Balance Sheet Notes to the Flnancial Statements 6 to 11 Detalled Statement of Financial Actlvltles 12 to 13 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 January 2025 The trustees. who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report tO8ether with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 January 2024. srRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing docurnent The charity is controlled by its governing document, 3 deed of trust, and constitutes a limited companyi limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2¢)06. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Cornpany number 01692937 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charlty number 513803 Registered office The Old Police Station 80 Lark Lane Liverpool Merseyside L17 8UU Trustees Mr Alfred Catterall Mr Alan Albert Moore Mr John David Peers Ms Edna Frances Quantrell Company Secretary Mr Graham Hale Independent Examlner Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Butterworth Barlow House IQ Derby Street Prescot Liverpool Merseyside L34 3LG Approved by order of the board of trustees on 26 June 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Mr Graham Hale- Secretary Page I Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of St. Michaels & Lark Line Communlty Association Independent examlner's report to the trustees of St. Michaels & Lark Lane Community Assoclation ('the Company,) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 January 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Companv land a150 Its directors for the purposes of company lawl you 3re responsiblo for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carrled out under Sertion 145 of the Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l. In carryin8 Out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlner's staternent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention In connection wlth the examination 8ivin8 rne cause to believe: accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records: or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Sertion 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the account5 give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination,. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 10211. 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 accounts to be reached. Butterworth Barlow Butterworth Barlow Chartered Accountants Prescot L34 3LG 26 June 2025 Page 2 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Statement of Financial Actlvltles for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 Total funds 31.1.24 Total funds Unrestritted fund Restricted fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 28.790 117.132 145,922 135.790 Other trading attivities Investment income 52.489 2,125 13.047 65,536 2.125 72.686 1,684 Total 83,404 130.179 213.583 210,160 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,471 10,328 11,799 11,032 Charitable artlvltles Governance costs Charitable activities 180 75,075 180 197,883 2.340 199,346 122,808 Other 1,994 200 2,194 2,280 Total 78.720 133,336 212.056 214,998 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 4,684 {3,157} 1,527 {4,838} RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought fonvard 114.064 141.901 255,965 260.803 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 118,748 138,744 257,492 255,965 The notes form part of these financial 5tatementS Page 3 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNif( ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet 31 January 2025 31.1.25 Total funds 31.1.24 Total funds Unrestritted fund Restricted fund Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 4,413 72,157 76,570 84.443 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank 116.855 66.587 183,442 173,862 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12.5201 12.520) 12,3401 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 114,335 66,587 180,922 171,522 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 118,748 138.744 257,492 255,965 NET ASS 118,748 138.744 257,492 255,965 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds io 118,748 138,744 114,064 141.901 TOTAL FUNDS 257,492 255,965 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2025. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financlal statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowled8e their responsibilities for la} ensuring that the charitable company keeps accountin8 records that comply with Section5 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. Ib) The notes form part of these financial statements Page 4 continued... sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Balance Sheet- continued 31 January 2025 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26 June 2025 and were Signed on its behalf by: Mrj Davi eers- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 5 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the financial statements The financial statement5 of the charitable company. which 15 a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a leg31 or constructive 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 on an accruals basis and 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 o basis consistent with the use of resources. Tan8ible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Freehold propertv Fixtures and fittin8S in accordance with the property 25% on reducing balance Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accountln8 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 objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Hlre purchase and leasing commitments Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Page 6 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES 31.1.25 31.1.24 Rental Income Other income 52.154 13,382 50.890 21,796 65.536 72.686 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.1.25 31.1.24 Deposit account interest 2.125 1,684 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) Net income/lexpenditurel is stated after chargin8/lcrediting): 31.1.25 31.1.24 Depreciation - owned assets Hlre of plant and machinery 11.799 8.332 11,032 8,284 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024. Page 7 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- conttnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 srAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 31.1.25 31.1.24 Number of employees No employees received emoluments in exces5 of £60,000. COMPARATIVES FOR THE sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund Restrirted fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 34,376 101.414 135,790 Other tradlng actlvltles Investment income 51,044 1,684 21.642 72,686 1,684 Total 87,104 123.056 210,160 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 541 10,491 11,032 Charitable artivities Governance costs Charitable activities 2,340 94,327 2,340 199,346 105.019 Other 2,135 145 2,280 Total 99,343 115,655 214,998 NEf INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 112,2391 7.401 14,8381 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 126,303 134,500 260,803 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 114.064 141,901 255,965 Page 8 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Freehold property Totals COST At l February 2024 Additions 335,928 72,661 3,926 408,589 3,926 At 31 January 2025 335.928 76,587 412,515 DEPRECIATION At l February 2024 Charge for year 255,395 9,840 68.751 1,959 324,146 11,799 At 31 January 2025 265,235 70.710 335,945 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 January 2025 70,693 5,877 76,570 At 31 January 2024 80.533 3,910 84,443 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.1.25 31.1.24 Accrued expenses 2.520 2,340 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.1.25 At 1.2.24 Unrestricted funds General fund 114,064 4,684 118,748 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 141,901 13.1571 138,744 TOTAL FUNDS 255,965 1,527 257,492 Page 9 continued... ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financlal Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in fund5. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 83.404 {78,7201 4,684 Restrlrted funds Restricted fund 130.179 (133,336) 13,1571 TOTAL FUNDS 213.583 1212,0561 1,527 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.1.24 At 1.2.23 Unrestrirted funds General fund 126,303 (12.239) 114,064 Restrlrted funds Restricted fund 134,500 7.401 141,901 TOTAL FUNDS 260.803 14,8381 255,965 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 87.104 (99,343) {12,2391 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 123.056 (115,6551 7.401 TOTAL FUNDS 210.160 {214,998) 14.8381 Pa8e 10 continued... sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNI￿ ASSOCIATION Notes to the Financial 5tatements- continued for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 io. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- contlnued A current vear 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows- Net movement in funds At 31.1.25 At 1.2.23 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 126,303 17,5551 118,748 Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 134.509 4,244 138,744 TOTAL FUNDS 260,803 13,3111 257,492 A current year 12 month5 and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 170,508 1178,0631 {7,555} Restrlcted funds Restricted fund 253,235 1248.9911 4.244 TOTAL FUNDS 423.743 1427,0541 13,311) ii. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 January 2025. Pa8e 11 sr. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvlties for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 31.1.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacles Appeals and donations Government grants Grants - other agencies 16,037 102,751 27,134 3,124 88,533 44,133 145,922 135,790 Other tradlng artlvltles Rental income Other income 52,154 13,382 50,890 21,796 65,536 72,686 Investment Income Deposlt account interest 2,125 1.684 Total Incomlng resources 213.583 210,160 EXPENDITURE Other tradlng actfvltles Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 11,799 11,032 Charitable activities Wages & salaries Rent & rates Insurance Light and heat Telephone Office expenses Other charitable activities Repairs & maintenance Cleaning Training & subscriptions Sundry expenses 122,287 8,332 4,052 15,469 1,460 5.091 19.327 12.184 5.670 1,025 646 104.367 8.284 3,498 16.655 1,193 4,653 38.221 15,887 5,205 1,073 310 195,543 199.346 This page doe5 not form part of the statutory financial statement5 Page 12 ST. MICHAELS & LARK LANE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Detalled Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 31.1.25 31.1.24 Charltable artlvities other Travellin8 Costs 2,194 2,280 Support costs Governance costs Accountancy and legal fees 2,520 2,340 Total resources expended 212,056 214,998 Net In¢ome/(expendlture) 1.527 {4,8381 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 13