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•
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Balanc• Shoot
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Ca•h Flow Stat•m•nt
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Notm to th• Ca•h Flow 8tat•m•nt
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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$}
Overdrafts included in bank loans and overdrafts falllng due wlthln one
year
342
219,197
300
258,020
123,1071
{14.502
Total cash and cash equivalents
196,432
241,818
ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS
At 1.4.25
Cash flow
At 31.3.26
Not cash
Cash at bank and In hand
Bank overdraft
256.320
114.5021
(38.781)
18,605)
219,S39
123,1071
241,818
145,386)
196,432
Total
241,818
145,3861
196,432
The noleg form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year end8d 31 March 2026
LIABILITY OF MEM8ERS
The Cha￿ty 1$ 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.
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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
$0,663
5,000
10,960
15.000
1,000
333,205
619,611
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
for the year ended 31 March 2026
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs Isee
note 7}
Direct
Costs
Totals
Charitable aclivi118s
250.575
123.484
374.059
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Other
Totals
Charitable activiti88
117.818
5,666
123.484
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITURE
Nel 5ncome1lexpenditu￿I 1$ 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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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.
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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.
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