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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 01752003 (England and Walo8} REGISTERED CHARln NUMBER.. 514518 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2028 FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY LDP Luckmans 1110 Elliott Court Coventry Business Park Herald Avenue Coventy West Midland5 CV5 6UB

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for th• year énded 31 March 2026 Pago Chalrfs FOr￿Ord Report of the TTU8teO8 Ind•p•ndgnt Examlner'• Report Statom•nt of Flnanclal ActlvFtI8• 10 Balanc• Shoot 11 Ca•h Flow Stat•m•nt 12 Notm to th• Ca•h Flow 8tat•m•nt 13 Notm to th• Flnancl•l Stat•m•nts 14 to 23

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY CHAIR'S FOREWORD for the year ended 31 March 2026 Like many small organisations Voluntary Action Coventry has felt the impact of the cost-of-lwing crisis alongslde an overall dedine In grant income as key programme8 such as UK Shared Prosperlty Fund have ended wlh no replac8menl fundlng yel in place. Despite the challenges the staff team al VAC has demonstrated the abillty lo do more wlth less {or even nothing at times), seeking new ways of working th81 enhance the $upport offered to clients. The Get Involved Coventry platfom) has been embedded and locally we are seelng usage increase month on month,. by organisations offering volunteenng roles,. Coventry residents seeking volunleerlng opportunities lo share thelr skills and kno¥￿edge as well as businesses using the plafform to offer resources or practical support. Movlng Into the year ahead we will continue to encourag8 and support resili&nce in communities and withln our Sector, build capacity where we can and ensure the contribulton of volunteers and our VCSE Alllance members is valued and recogniséd. Page 1

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY (REGISTERED NUMBER.. 01752003) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for tho yéar ended 31 March 2026 The Iruslees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Ststemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effecllve 1 January 20191. Oryanl¥atlon VAC is a small Charity, and many operational decisions are taken by the Chief Executive. Decisions are delegated lo other members of staff as appropriate. The Board adopts the Business Plan, which is the key Strategic and planning document for VAC and includes action plans, risk analysis, elc. Major strategic decisions are taken by the Boafd, together with the selling of the annual budget and the adoption of policies and procedures. The Board receives a detailed bi-monthly report on progress against the Business Plan. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objoctivos and aims The Objects of VAC are.. 1. The advancement of ciliz8n8hip and communlty development. lo include the promollon of volunleerlng and of the voluntary, ¢ommunily and $oclal enterprise sector. The promotion of clvic responsibility. good citizenship and neighbourliness. The provislon of capaclly build1n￿educatIOn to develop Individuallcommunlty capabilities, competences, skills and understanding. 2. The relief of those in need in Coventry, by reason of,. youth, age, 111 haallh, disability, finan¢ial hardship or other disadvantage. 3. To promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the community in the Area of Benefit, and in particular the advanc8ment of education, the furtherance of health and the relief of povety. distress and sickne88. The area of bgnefil is the Midlands area and In-particular the city of Coventry. VAC meets these objects by.. Promoting volunteering and helping volunteer$ find Sullable opportunities Providlng supported volunteerlng projects for those experienclng disadvantage Circulatlng Informallon, includlng through newslellers and social medSa Providing advlce on volunteer Involvement and relenllon Providing occasional training or briefing sessions Providlng pracllcal resources such as meeting rooms Signposting lo other agencles with more specialist expertise Promoting th8 voluntary and community sector in general Publlc benofit Voluntary Action Coventry achieves public benefit through direct Serv￿&$ lo the publlc and through the support we provide lo voluniary, community and social enterprises.. ' Volunteer CentrelGel Involved Coventry plafform promotion and brokerage of volunteering opportunilles ' Supported Volunteerin￿¢0MMunlty participation - tall0￿d support to help people with barrier5 play an active part in their ¢ommunilie5 through volunteering VCSE Alliar￿e - providing information and advice to voluntary, community and ¥ocial enterprises Involvement in local netr￿rks, partnerships and collaborations that address disadvantagellnequalilies VAC seeks to encourage resilience in communities, slJPPOrting people to bulld their capacity and enabling them lo do more for themselves. Page 2

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01752003) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for th• year ended 31 March 2026 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Charitable activltles Through funding from a range of sources. most notably The National Lott6ry, UKSPF and Coventry & WanNickshire Integrated Care Board we have delivered the following aclivilies.. Gel Involved Covent Communil En ment Platfom This year usage of our engagement plafform has continued lo grow with 2.611 new registered users on Gel Involved Coventry IGICI plarform. www.gelinvolvedcoventry.org.uk In total 2,339 applications were made by users for voluntary roles, workshops and community activities provided and organisad by our alllance members. An extra 1.062 applications were made through th1$ platform lo join our own opportunities including the Improving Lives course, Chal Central acllvilies and the InlrcKluction to Volunteering workstwps. 2.314 aptAicalions were made for 333 drfferent voluntary roles with 114 Coventry VCSE Alian¢8 rnember organisalion8. 859 applications lo volunleer by users wer8 'accepted' by organisalions. The most popular voluntary roles Involved the i)uldoor5, felall, advlce and mentoring and administration. Th8 Overall Impact of donations of tlmelresour¢eg 1$ élfficult lo quanllfy, bul If every person that registered on our Gel Involved Coventry plaffomi went on lo volunteer 7-hours a week for 48 weeks that would equate lo £9,882,075.80 (bayed on the nalional mlnimum wage of £12.71 per hour). That's almost £10 million pounds of freely glven limelresource enhancing the work of our VCSE Alli8n¢e members and anabllng many organisalions lo sustaln Ihelr activities for vulnerable Glients In Ihe city. Face-lo-face dro rvice & internal Our drop-in service provide$ an opportunity for m8mbers of the public to spoak face to face lo a member of the team about volunteering. our supported volunleerlng programmes and give them the tools lo independently engage in community activities and give their lime through volunteering. 160 people allended our in-house drop-in service including memb6r5 of the publ1¢, VCSE organisalions and referral partners. We supported clients in a number of ways Including., Providing tailored volunteering recommendations based on individual needs, interests and asplratlons Supportlng clients lo acce$$ and use the Gel Involvod Coventry plafform, including creallng accounts and suggesting opportunilles Signposting lo the lrnproving Lives course, Inlroducllon lo VolunleerSng workshop and Chat Central aclivllies Supportlng ¢llenls lo register Interest and complete applications particularly for those with lirniled English or Referring clients lo other appropriate organlsallons when their needs fell outskle our 8ervlce8 {e.g. housing, benefits, or VCSE start-up support) Those who allended our face-lo-face drop-in s8Nice presented a rang8 of barriers lo accessing volunteering. Those with mental health, neurodiversity & learning needs frequently preferred face-lo-face SLIPF)Ort. valuing the opportunity to explain their situation and receive practiGal assistanc8 with tasks such as account creatbn and role applications. Those experiencing unemployrnent and those wth a lack of work experience were another main group of people 4c¢essing drop-in. We regularly received referrals from Coventry Job Shop and the Job Cenlre. Drop-in offered an immediale and accessible roule lo explore volunteering lo gain skills, confidenrE and experience to support their employment goals. Those who have language barriers, particularty those who have recenuy migrated lo the UK and have limited English skills were another core user group. Clients valued having the reassurance from a member of the team who could advise them accordingly. We also found that when speaking to someone face-to-face, they could use translation tools such as Google Translate lo aid communication which is easier done in person. We also supported those who lacked dlgital skills or devies and wanted a more 'in person. appointment to help them find and secure a voluntary role. Page 3

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 017520031 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2026 5,262 messages were exchanged between volunteers and organisations during the appllcation process enabling volunteers lo ask questions, add information about themselves as well as volunteer co-ordinators being able lo organise interviews and initial induction dates. Worksho 654 applications were made lo attend workshop st￿e aclivilies. These were held not only by Voluntary Action Coventry, bul by alliance members who wanted lo provide a learning opportunity or information session. Communi events During the year 131 applications were made by users to loin $1 different community events. These were held by 31 different alliance member organisations across the city and ranged from volunteer open days. fundralsing events lo Grealive cafes. Chat Central Chal Central alms lo engage with people that lack social connections lo reduce loneliness and isolatSon. This is achieved through offering an array of activities to appeal lo the diverse range of participants the prole¢l works wlh, offering support and introductions lo groups and organisations throughout Coventry. Chat Central alms lo support al lea8180 people each year lo lake-up and sustain communSty-based acllvllies. Durlng the year 177 peoplo reglslered lo loln Chal Central. Wa facilllated 95 session5 Including arts and crafts, Tal Chl, br8athwork, yoga. games s&8slons, Sports iasler sessions such as pool, canoeing and lenni3, visits lo art exhibitions and heritage slles. monthly history group meet ups, singing and drama sessions an allending cornmunily events. Group volunteering sessions Included litter plcklng. gardening, events support and ¢ommunlly projects. By visiting community organisalions and delivering events, participants can explore new inler851s in an encoufaging and supportive environment. Tho aim of these activities is for participants to identify activities they enjoy and continue to sustain their involvement independently over time, Of the 177 participants who reg15tered for Chal Central from a¢ro$$ Coventry, S60￿ were male and 44D fem81e. with ages ranging from 18 to 91. Partlcipanls Idenlifled Ihernselves as being lonely, isolated or wanting lo Incre88e soclal connections for numerous reasons Including being new lo the city. recently rellred. bereaved, recovering from addiction, recently out of pri50n, struggling with mental or physical health Issues or a lack of confidence. Havlng registered on Voluntary Action5 Coventrrf8 community engagement platfomi. or Introduced to staff through referral pathways. participants are personally engaged via email or telephone. Interests ané needs are identified. and a tailored packag8 of support and events is developed Ihrough a range of largels and person-cenlred approaches. Chat Central supported 72 participants into sustained community4)a5ed a¢llvllie$. 67Vo look up a voluntary role 25% joined a community group 5D/r* started education or training 3Vo gained employment Of these 72 participants. 52 expressed an increase in confidence172%1 Participants look up volunteering roles throughout the city 81 community allotments, dothing and food banks and repair Cafes in roles such as marketing support, habitat managemenl. activity lead and event support. Participants joined sports, drama, history. wellbeing and sUPPOrt groups. such as bereavement groups and autlsm support groups. The range of age and postcode represenlalions demonstrates that the programme is successfully reaching residents across rnulliple communities with a broad age spread. wth the 51-65 bracket being the most represented, acGounling for over one-third of participants. This indicates that the project is effectively engaging adult$ across a wiée age range. with particulady strong engagement among Ih05e in mid to later adulthood. Al the end of the year 610/0 of participants who attended at least one Chat Central session went on lo sustain communily-based engagement. Page 4

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY {REGISTERED NUMBER: 01752003) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year endgd 31 March 2026 ro in Lives The Improving Lives course SUPFX)rted adults aged 18+ who were unemployed or NEET and furthesl from the job market. The programme aimeé lo build confidence, develop employability skills. and introduce participants lo volunteering as a pathway into regular volunteering or paid work. The course consisted of 12 structured sessions delivered ￿lce weekly over six weeks. combining classroom learning. group aclivilies, exlemal visits, and one-to-one support. 6 cours8S took place and group sizes ranged from 7 to 18 parti¢ipanls. In lolal 82 people ¢ompleted the cour8e. Participants completed seven classroom se3s￿nS five external visits lo a variety of volunteer Involving organisalions. One-to-one support wa5 avallable Ihroughoul. We identified several common barriers facad by partlcipanls throughout the year.. Low confidence and social anxiety Limited work experience, especially for Ih08e new lo the UK English as a second language Dlsabilities including Autism and ADHD LSmlled dlgilal skills Gaps in employment due lo health issues Anxiety, depression and ¥oclal i501alion ParticSpant feedback of external v18118 highllghled increased confidence, enjoyment of hands-on actlvlties, and a deépèr understanding of volunteering. Participants completed pre-and posl<our$e evaluatlons, based on the short WEMWBS wellbaing scal8. 75 participants192Qknl reported developing new or existing transferable skills. 73 participants191.25Yol reported increased confidence in accessing employment, volunteering or training. Participants also reported improvements in communication, teamwork, lime management, writing, IT, listening, queslloning, adaptability, 5elf-discipline, inilialive, goal settsng and problem-solvlng. Followlng the course.. 39 participant5 progressed Snto volunteerlng or sustalned cOmmun￿ty acllvlty 25 participants progressed Into Ir8ining 12 particlpanls progre888d into pald employment 8 partlcipanls are currenlly complellng volunteer appllc8tlons We found that some participan15 exp8ri8n¢ed multiple and ¢ompl8x barriers that impacted their abillty lo allend regularly and sus18in engagement. These included low levels of education and skills, limited digital confidence, and additional needs such as autism, dy818xia. and dyspraxia. As a result, participants often required additional, tailored supwrt lo engage fully In sessions. Low confidence and motivation were also significant factors. While participants were keen to lake part, some expressed a preference to remain al home where they felt safe and comfortable, which al limes affected atlendan¢e and progre55ion. Despite this, consislenl 5UPPOrt including regular phone ￿115 and text reminders, helped lo maintain engagement and encourage Gonlinued participation wherever possible. For those participants eligible for UKSPF support we were able lo offer Mc￿8 One-to￿ne sessions and refer int01be￿n the Coventry Job Shop and tsvo other VCSE organisalions. During the year we lesled a new relationship with Community Education who now offer their Build Your Skills programme from our location, undertaking an introductory session with our Improving Lives cohort lo explain what they can deliver and assessing what each person needs support wllh i.e. basic budgeting, digital skills or job interview practice. We hope lo expand on thls approach lo partnering with other providers lo offer a holistic approach to clients. We continued to deliver the functions of a local Healthwatch for the first quarter of 202512026, responding lo enquiries from the public in need of advice or information. We maintained a presence wthin key decision-making consortia and ne￿rkS reflecting a Coventry patienVus8r perspective and finalised the 2024125 annual rep￿t lo Heallhwal¢h England. Page 5

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY {REGISTERED NUMBER: 01752003) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ènded 31 March 2026 Healthwatch Coventry Iransilioned lo a new provider in June 2025. ovenl VCSE Alliance su ort Our Voluntary. Community and Social Enterprise {VCSEI Alltance is a free membership that brings together third sector organisations based in Coventry or operatin9 servi¢es in our city. Members receive information and access lo events, tralnlng and resources. 101 applications were made by volunteer coordlnalors lo join 12 Volunteer Cowordinator Support Netwcffk meetings held monthly. These provided an opportunity for those with volunteer management responsibllity lo network and access peer support and benefit from group problem-solving. In February 2026 we facililaled a Bank of England Community Forum bringing representatives from the Coventry VCSE Alliance together with Bank of England staff lo discuss the impact of the cost of living on their benef￿larIe8, staff and the organisalion. We a180 convened Sector n8￿rk1rng sessions enabling our VCSE Alliance membars lo connect with each other. We Issued.. 10 Member e-news e(lilion8, and 4 speclal updates regarding VCFSE Collaborative and VCSE Alliance Ne￿rkIng events Perspectives e-news.. 2 Issued lo wider stakeholders, plu3 flve new3 In brief fo¢u$ed on $harlng Informatlon about the VCSE Sector In the city and wder. Volunteer &news.' 3 long-form bullellns Issued plus Ihree-monlhly automated updates ￿th new and tallored volunteer roles for anyone Inleresllng in volunteering. ICB VCFSE Collaborative With Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Acllon IWCAVA) we conllnued lo build the Coventy & Warw￿kshire Integraleé Care Board (ICBI Voluntary, Community, Faith Social Enterprise {VCFSEI Collaborative membership, allending reference group meeting5, cascading information lo our VCSE Allianc8 membership and reflecting a Coventry VCSE perspective wthin Coventry focused meetings. Th& second Coventry & Warwicksh1￿ VCFSE Collaboralivo Assembly event was held In March 2026, bringlng together VCSE organisalions and Inlegraleé Care Board colleagues, Covenl HDRC Alongside other Coventry based VCSE organlsalions we continue our involvement In the Coventry Health Delerminanls Research Collaboration voluntary sector reference group. sharing a VCSE perspective In meetings and ¢onlribuling lo grant panelslresearch opportunities. FINANCIAL REVIEW Flnanclal posltlon The organi8alion made an overall deficit of £23,402 as of 318t March 2026 bul continues lo ensure il has the necessary resources and reserves lo meet future obligaliori5. Staffing The averag8 number of 8mployees was 9 for the year. Investment pollcy and objectlves The sur￿uS funds of the organisatK¢n are currently held in interest-bearing accounts. Re8errfe8 poIIcy Trustees aspire lo hdd up to slx months of core running costs as reseNes, together wth enough to cover lease obligations of over 1 year and the full redundancy cost of all employees. The potential redundancy cost and leas8 obligations are held in a designated fund. As of 31 st March 2026, the aspirational reserves figure is £104,034. As of 31 st March 2026, unrestr￿ted reserves amounted lo £218,824. The trustees will Gonlinue to work towards maintaining their reserves target, whilst ensuring delivery of charitsble objectives. Page 6

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY {REGISTERED NUMBER: 01752003 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ende(131 March 2026 FUTURE PLANS Under the focus of our current business plan, we continue to seek out and build stronger relationships with funders and other organisalions to use our collective knowledge and resources lo make a difference in Coventy. Key areas of focus include- Exploring diversified Income streams, including social en18rprise, lo support sustalnable funding for ongoing and new programmes Increasing strategic partnerships by collaborating wth publtc sector bodies, prlvale companles. 8nd other voluntary sector organisalions lo share expertise, resources, and knO￿edge, leading to mutual benefits Continuously evaluating and adapting existing programmes based on community feedback. social impact metrics and emerging local needs Strengthening engagement with marglnallsed groups and ensurlng servi¢e$ are responsive to the changing demographic profile of the city Embracing dlgilal tools to Improve service dellvery. enhance communlcallon with partners and reach wlder audiences STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng documont The charity is a company limited by guarantee governed accordlng lo ils Memorandum and Arllcles of ASsoc￿lI0n updated 19th June 2019. All voluntary and community organisalions active in Coventry are encouraged lo apply for m8mbership of the VCSE Alliance and lo register lo use the Gel Involved Coventry plalform. There is also a faclllly for individual membership used on an occa51onal basis. R•¢rultment and appolntm•nt of n•w trust•O8 The memb8rship elects a Board of al leasl five and not more Ihan nine individuals, who each seNe a term of up lo three year5 and who can each be re-appointed hmce before a rest period Is requlred. Nomination forms are issued with the AGM mail-out. The Board meets bl-monlhly with detailed papers circulated a week In advance. Inductlon and tralnlng of now tru•to All trustees are offered one-Io•one inductlon wlth the Chief Executive and Chair and receive a trustee Induclbn pack. Rlik manag•m•nt The Iruslees have examined the major strategic risks of the charity and have an ongoing process of examining operational risks. This includes assesslng risks according lo their impact and Ilkelihood 8nd 1Ssling potential miligaling aclions. This analy31s then inffluences the actions and priorili8s of the wider Buslness Plan. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reglstered Company numbèr 01752003 IEngland and Wales) Reglstered Charlty numb•r 514518 Reglstered offic• 1st Floor, Harp Place 2 Sandy Lane Coventry Wesl Midlands CV14DX Trustees L J C Carmll B S Nagra S Donaldson P Weare S J Balchelor Marketing Page 7

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY IREGISTEREO NUMBER: 017520031 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES for the year ended 31 March 2026 REFERENCE ANO ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Company Secretary SAOgle Indapendant Examiner M D Spafford FCA FCCA LDP Luckmans 1110 Elliott Court Coventy Business Park Herald Avenue Coventry Wesl Mldlands CV5 6U8 Banker8 CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue KSngs HS11 West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Approved b rd6r of th8 board of trustees on 15 July 2026 and slgned on118 behalf by- 8 S Nagra - Trustee Page 8

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY Ind6pend•nt examiner's report to th8 trustegs of Voluntary Actlon Coventry I'thg Company'l l ieport to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026. Rosponsibiliti•s and basis of rgport As the charivs tnjslees of the Company land also it5 directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Act'}. Having satisfied myself that the accotjnts of tt)e Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examlnation, I report in respect of my examination of your charitys accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Acl'l. In Carr￿ng out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145{51 {bl of the 2011 Aot. Indepondent oxamlner'8 statement Since your charitys gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body, I can confimi that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accounlanls in England and Vvales, which is one of the listed bodie5. have Completed my examinatlon. I confirm that no matter8 have come lo my atlentlon In connection wth the examination glvlng me Cause to belleve.. accounllng record8 were not kept In respect of the Company 88 requlr8d by Saclion 386 of the 2006 Act., or the accoun15 do not aGcord with those record8.' or the accounts do not comply wllh the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement Ihal the accounts glve a true and fair vSew which is not a maller consldered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts havè not been prepared in a¢¢ordan¢e with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accountlng and reporting by charities {applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no concern5 and have come across no other mallers in connection wlth the oxomlnatlon to whlch allentlon should be drawn in this report In order lo enable a proper undorstandlng of the accounts to be reached. M D Spafford FCA FCCA LDP Luckmans 1110 Ellioll Court Coventry Business Park Herald Avenue Coventy Wesl Midlands CV5 6UB 15 July 2026 Page 9

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVThIES for tho yaar ended 31 March 2026 31.3.26 Total funds 31.3.25 Total funds Unrestr￿ed funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 100 100 2,015 Charltable actlvlti Charitable activities 57,047 276,158 333,205 619.811 Investment income Other income 15,196 2,156 15,196 2,156 25.597 5,574 Total 74,499 278,158 350,657 852,797 EXPENDITURE ON Charltable activiti Charitable aclivllies 100.384 273.695 374.059 867,854 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 125,865) 2,463 123,4021 (15.0571 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 244,688 244,888 259,745 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 218,823 2,483 221.288 244,688 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY (REGISTERED NUMBER: 01752003) BALANCE SHEET 31 March 2026 31.3.26 Total funds 31.3.25 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 12 2,249 2,249 3,249 CURRENT ASSETS 08blors Cash at bank and in hand 13 6,623 217.076 23,107 2,463 29,730 219,539 19,900 256,320 223,699 25,570 249,269 276,220 CREDITORS Amounts falling due wlhin one year 14 {7,125} 123,1071 130,2321 {34.7811 NET CURRENT ASSETS 216,574 2,483 219,037 241,439 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT L￿BILITIEs 218,823 2,483 221,288 244,688 NET ASSETS 218,823 2,463 221,288 244.688 FUNDS Unreslricled fund8 Rèslricled funds 17 218,823 2,463 244,688 TOTAL FUNDS 221,286 244.688 The charitable company is entllled lo exemplk)n from audlt under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026. The memberg have not requlred the company to obtain an audlt of its flnanclal statemen18 for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accoréance wth Secllon 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trusl8es acknowledge their re8ponslbllSlles for lal ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounllng records that comply wllh Sections 388 and 387 of the Companie$ Act 2006 and Ib) preparing financial statements whlch glve a true and fair view of the stsle of affairs of the charitable ompany as at the end of each flnan¢ial year and of Its surplus or deficit for ea¢h financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the requir8m8nls of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo financial slalemenls, so far as applicable lo the ¢harlLgble company. These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance wth the provisions applicable lo charitsble companies subject lo the Small ¢ompanies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tru$lee$ and authorised for i$$ue on 15 July 2026 and were signed on ils behalf by.. agra- njstee The noles form part of these financial slatements Page 11

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY CASH FLOW STATEMENT for the year ended 31 March 2026 31.3.26 31.3.25 Notes Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles Cash generated from operations (51.917) {81.550) Net cash used in operating activllies {51,917) {81,5501 Cash flo￿ from Invostlng actlvltlo8 Sale of tangible fixed assets Interest received 350 8.747 6.531 Nel cash provlded by investing actlvil 8,531 9,097 Chango In cash and cash oqulval•nt8 In tho rèportlng porlod Cash and cash •qulvalont8 Ot tho b•glnnlng ol tho r•portlng p•rlod 145,3881 {72,4531 241,818 314,271 Cash and cash equlvalonts at tho •nd of th• r•portlng porlod 196,432 241.818 The notes fom part of these financial stslements Page 12

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT for thtt yaar ended 31 March 2026 RECONCILIATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.26 31.3.25 Net exponditurg for the r•porting period las per the Statement of Finanelal Activitiasl Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Profrt on disposal of fixed assets Interest received Increase in debtors Decrease in creditors 123.4021 115,057) 1.000 1,000 (3501 18.7471 17.5821 150.8141 {6,5311 19.8301 113.1541 N•t cash used In operations 151,9171 (81,5601 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 31.3.26 31.3.25 Cash in hand Notice deposits (less than 3 month$} Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falllng due wlthln one year 342 219,197 300 258,020 123,1071 {14.502 Total cash and cash equivalents 196,432 241,818 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.25 Cash flow At 31.3.26 Not cash Cash at bank and In hand Bank overdraft 256.320 114.5021 (38.781) 18,605) 219,S39 123,1071 241,818 145,386) 196,432 Total 241,818 145,3861 196,432 The noleg form part of these financial statements Page 13

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year end8d 31 March 2026 LIABILITY OF MEM8ERS The Cha￿ty 1$ a company limited by guarantee. It does not have share Capital and the liabilty of each member is limited to the gLJaranlee given by that member which shall not exceed £1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparlng the flnanclal statemènts The financi81 slalemenls of the charitable company, which Is a publ1¢ benefit enllty under FRS 102, have been prepawd in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stsiemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the UK ané Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} leffeclive 1 January 2019),, Financial Reporting S18ndard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republlc of Ireland, and the Companie8 Act 2006. The financial slalemenls have been prepared under the historical c081 ¢onvention. Income All incoming resour¢e$ are included in the Slalement of Financial Activities when the chartty 1$ entlUed to the Income and the amount Can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Incoming resourc85 from grants are incluéed in incoming resources Sn the year Sn which they are receivable. Where income is recelved in advance of performance, ils recognition is deferred and included In credltor8. Investment income and other income ar8 Included when recelvable. Expendltuio Resourc￿ expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accruals ba818, induslve of Valu8 Added Tax. Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon a5 there is a legal or conslruclive obligation commilling the charity lo the expenditure. Charitable expendllure ¢omprlses those costs Sncurred by the charlty in the delivery of ils a¢tivrties and 8ervice8 for Ils beneficl8rie$. 11 Includes both ¢osls that can be allocated directly lo $u¢h aclivltles and those co815 of an indlrecl nature nece88ary lo sitpport them. Expendllure whl¢h is directly allribulable 10 Specific activities has been included in these cost calegorles. Where costs are attributable lo more than one activity they have beon apportloned across the c051 categories on a basis consislenl wlh the use of these resour¢es. Governance costs include those costs associated wblh meellng the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked lo the strategic management of the company. Tanglbl• flxed asBet$ All individual assets co$ting less than £1,000 per item are lo be written off in the year of purchase. Assets above this amount are to be capilalised in the month of purchase and subjected lo the appropriate level of deprecialK)n as staled below. Refurbishment Office Furnitu IT Equipment 200k Straight Line 20U/o Straight Line 50Vkn Slraighl Line Taxatlon The charity is exempl from corporation tax on its charitable aclNilies. Fund accountlng Reslricled Funds - Reslrnted funds are to be used for specific purposes as lald down by the donor. Expendtture which meets this crilena is charged to the fund together wrth a fair allocation of management costs. Page 14 continued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued for tho yaar ended 31 March 2026 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Fund accounting Unreslricled funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Board In furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Board for particular purposes. Penslon costs and other pr>st-rotirement bgnrfits The charitsble company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable lo the charitable company's pension Scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the perioé to which they relate. Contn'butions In respect of earning8 pald by the chadty lo defined pension contr1￿110n schemes are charged lo the Slalemenl of Financlal Acllvilles In the year in whlch Ihey are payable to the schemes. Hlr¢ purchase and leaslng commltments Rentals applicable lo operating leases where all of the benefits and risks of ownership remaln wth the lessor are ¢harged to the Slalemenl of Fbnancial Aclivitles as they fall due. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.26 31.3.25 Oonallon8 100 2.015 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.26 31.3.25 Rents recelved Deposll account interest 8.685 8,531 16,850 8,747 15,196 25,597 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 31.3.26 31.3.25 Activity Charitable actNili88 Grants 333,205 619.611 Grants received, Included In the above, are as follows.. 31.3.26 31.3.25 Coventry City Council The 29th May 1961 Charitable Trust National Lottèry Coventry & Rugby CCG Sheldon Charitable Trust Warwickshire CAVA E&D Cadbury Charitable Trust 160,464 5,000 99,644 52,097 483,420 5,000 64,568 $0,663 5,000 10,960 15.000 1,000 333,205 619,611 Page 15 continued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs Isee note 7} Direct Costs Totals Charitable aclivi118s 250.575 123.484 374.059 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Other Totals Charitable activiti88 117.818 5,666 123.484 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE Nel 5ncome1lexpenditu￿I 1$ slated after Chargin￿{creditIngl- 31.3.26 31.3.25 Depr8clatlon - 0￿ed assets Surplus on disposal of flxed assots 1,000 1,000 (3501 TRUSTEE8' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other beneflls for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025. Tru8tM8' •xp•n•88 There ware no tru81ee8' expenses pald for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025. 10. STAFF COSTS 31.3.26 31.3.25 Wages and salaries Social security co818 Other pension costs 258,948 17,839 16,374 403,645 29,989 28,939 293,159 460,573 Th8 average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows.. 31.3.26 31.3.25 Provision Support Govemance 15 No employees r8ceived emoluments in excess of £60.000. Page 16 continued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unre¥tricted Reslricled funds funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2,015 2,015 Charltable actlvlt108 Charitsble activities 55,814 563,997 619,611 Inve51menl income Other income 25.597 5.564 25,597 5,574 10 Total 88,790 564.007 852,797 EXPENDITURE ON Charitablo actlvltl8s Charitable activities 37,870 629,984 067,854 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITURE) 50,920 165,977} (15.0571 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS To181 funds brought forward 193,768 65,977 259,745 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 244,888 244,688 12. TANGIBLE FixeD ASSETS Flxtures and fillings Computer equipment Totals COST Al 1 Aprll 2025 Disposals 19,378 110,0301 23,393 {23,393) 42,771 133,4231 Al 31 March 2028 9.348 9,348 DEPRECIATION Al 1 April 2025 Charge for year Elimina18d on disposal 16.129 1.000 (10,0301 23,393 39,522 1,000 133,4231 (23,393) At 31 March 2026 7.099 7,099 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 March 2026 2.249 2,249 Al 31 March 2025 3,249 3,249 Page17 continued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANc￿L STATEMENTS. continued for the year ended 31 March 2026 13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.26 31.3.25 Trade debtors Other debtor8 P￿PayMentS 23,877 1,350 4.503 14.502 3,656 1,742 29,730 19,9JO 14. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.26 31.3.25 Bank loan8 and ov&rérafts18ee note 151 Trade creditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred In¢ome Accrued expense8 23.107 374 1,595 2,475 2,681 14,502 7,479 1.768 8,475 2,557 30,232 34,781 The following income has been received during the year relating lo activities taking place In Subsequent years.. Al 1 sl Aprll 2024 Released durlng the year Deferred durlng the year 8,475 {333,205) 327,205 21,774 1629,0591 615,760 At 31st March 2025 2.475 8,475 15. LOANS An analysis of the mabjrlty of loans 58 given below.. 31.3.26 31.3.25 Amounts falling due wlthln one year on demarHJ'. Bank overdraft8 23.107 14.502 16. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payymenls urKler non￿ancelIable operating leases fall due as follows.. 31.3.26 31.3.25 Wlthin one year Be￿en one and fNe years 5,886 1,465 5,886 3,787 7,351 9,653 Page 18 ¢onlinu¢d...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Nel movement in funds Transfers be￿een funds At 31.3.26 Al 1.4.25 Unrestrlcted funds General fund Personnel Equipment 190,828 50.093 3.767 {25,8651 22.150 119.848) {2.302) 187,113 30,245 1,465 244,688 {25.865) 218,823 Restrlctèd funds Community Fund - Get Involved Coventry 2,463 2,463 TOTAL FUNDS 244,688 {23,4021 221,286 Nel movement in fund8, Sncluded in the above are as follow8.. Incomlng r88ource8 Resourc88 expended Movement In fund8 Unrestrlcted fund• General fund 74.499 1100.364) 125,8651 Ro8trlct8d fund8 Heallhwalch Improving Lives UK Shared Prosperity fund cornmUn￿ Fund - Get Involved Coventry E&D Cadbury Charitable Trust VCFSE Collaborallve 88,278 5,000 87,236 {68,278) 15,0001 {87,236) 99.644 1.000 15.000 197,1811 11,0001 115,0001 2,463 276,158 (273,6951 2,463 TOTAL FUNDS 350,657 (374,0591 123.402) Page 19 ontinued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparativas for mov•m•nt in funds Nel movement In funds Transfers belween funds At 1.4.24 31.3.25 Unro$tri¢tod funds General fund Personnel Equipment 144.746 42.639 6,383 50.920 14,8381 7,454 12,6161 190.828 50.093 3.767 193,768 50,920 244,688 Restricted fund8 Heallhw8tch As￿￿M, Migration and Integralk>n Fund Community Fund - Chat Central Coventry 4 Good Communlty Mental H8allh Transformation VCSE Leaders Neiwork Improvlng Liv85 UK Shared ProsperSty fund 27,714 127,7141 20,584 785 120,5841 17651 2,281 12,507 2.124 12,281) 112.507} 12.1241 65,977 165.9771 TOTAL FUNOS 259,745 115,0571 244,688 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are a5 follows.. In¢omlng resources Resources expended Movement in fund8 Unrestrlct•d fund8 General fund 88,789 137,869) 50.920 R•8trlct•d funds Heallhwalch As￿um. Migratlon and Inlegralk*n Fund Cornmunity Fund - Chat Central Coventry 4 Good Community Mental Health Transformation VCSE Leaders Nehvork Improving Lives UK Share(I Prosperty fund 279,722 1307.4361 127,7141 (1) 120.5841 (765) 62,432 (83,0161 17651 10,960 2,146 10,000 198,748 (13,2411 114,6531 112,1241 1198,7491 12,2811 {12,5071 12,1241 564,008 1629,9851 {65,9771 TOTAL FUNDS 652.797 1867,8541 (15,0571 Page 20 contlnued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- ¢ontinu•d A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months (y)mblned position is a8 follows: Nel movem8nl in funds Transfers between funds Al 31.3.26 Al 1.4.24 Unrestrlcted fund8 General fund Personnel Equipment 144,746 42,639 6,383 25.055 17.312 {12.394) (4.918) 187.113 30.245 1,465 193,768 25.055 218.823 Restrlcted fund8 HeallhwalGh As￿um, Migratlon and Intégrallon Fund CommunSly Fund Chat Central Coventry 4 Good Community Mental Health Transformation VCSE Leaders Network Improving Lives UK Shared Prosperity fund Community Fund - Get Involved Coventry 27,714 127,714) {1) (20,5841 17651 20,584 765 2.281 12,507 2,124 {2,2811 {12,5071 (2,124) 2,483 2,463 65,977 163,5141 2.463 TOTAL FUNDS 259,745 138,4591 221,288 A current ￿ar 12 months and prlor year 12 months combined net movement In funds, InGluded in the above are a8 follow8.. Incoming resources Resourc8S expended Movement in funds Unre8trict•d lund8 General fund 183,288 (138,233) 25,055 Restrlcted funds Heallhwatch A5￿￿m. Migration and Integration Fund Community Fund - Chal Central Coventry 4 Good Community Mental Health Transformation VCSE Leaders Ne￿rk Improving Lives UK Shared Prosperity fund Community Fund - Gel Involved Coventry E&D Cadbury Charltable Trust VCFSE Collaboratsve 348,000 1375,714) 11) {83,016> 1765> {27.714) 62,432 {20,5841 {765} 10,960 2,146 15.000 285,984 (13.241 > {14.653} {17.124} 1285,9851 12,281) (12,5071 12,124} 99,644 1,000 15,000 {97,1811 11,0001 (1 S,0001 2,463 840,166 Ig)3,6801 {63,514) TOTAL FUNDS 1,003,454 {1,041,9131 {38.459) Page 21 continued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued forthe year ended 31 kqarch 2026 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Personnel - lo fund redundancy situations. Equipment- lo fund unscheduled replacement of major capital items. Commitments - potential amounts due in settlement of equipment and property1ea8es. Propety- polenlial dilapidation and restorallon costs due on vacating property. Heallhwalch - delivery of Healtliwatch Voice function and ¢onlracl management of the Healthwalch Coventry contract funded by Coventry City Covncil. Buildlng Better Opportunities prog￿89 - partnership with other local organlsallons and lead by Groundwork UK delivery of Building Beller Opportunities Progress project. Funded by European Social Fund and National Lollery Communities Fund. Building Better Opportunities - Accelerate - in partnership with other local organisalions and leaé by Coventry & Wamickshire CoaOP8ralive Development Agency delivery of Building 8eller Opportunilies Accelerate project. Funded by Europoan Social Fund and National Lollery Communllies Fund. The 29th May 1961- a charitable trust funding group sUP￿t. William A Cadbury- a charitable trust fundlng group support. Henry Smith - delivery of Improving Lives programffle funded by Henry Smith Charlty. A5￿UM, Migrallon and Integration Fund worklng In partnershlp wtth Coventry Refugee and Mlgranl Contre and Foleshill Women's Tralnlng dellverSng Your Future Your InlegratSon, helping refugees Integrate through communlly actlvily. Funded by UK Responsible Authority through the A$￿￿m, Migration and Inlegrallon Fund. Community Fund Chat Central deliverlng a range of Interventions lo tackle loneliness and isolation In Coventry funded by the National Lollery. Heart of England - project related lo changing the organlsallonal acllvlties to deliver services in a dlfferent way Coventry 4 Good - a VAC inltialive lo r818e fiJnd8 for lo¢al groups wllhln Coventry. 18. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS The Charity operates a defSned conlrlbutlon pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently adminlstered fund. The pension cost represents contributions payable by the Charity lo the fund and amounted to £16,374 {2025'. £26,939). Al 31st March 2026 contributions amounting to £380 {2025.' £628) wer8 payable to the fund and included in creditors. Page 22 onlinued...

VOLUNTARY ACTION COVENTRY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . contlnued for the year ended 31 March 2026 19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactlons for the year ended 31 March 2028. Page 23