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New Images Youth & Community Forum Presents ANNUAL REVIEW 2023 . 2024 Nixon Drive, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2HG (t) 01606 659413 (e) office@wycf.co.uk

WYCF Annual Review 20232024

Content

1. Welcome Message from the Chair

2. Our Charity’s objectives

3. Our funders and supporters for the year

4. Partnership working

5. Our work: Programmes &

Activities

6. Our Volunteers & Staff

7. Overview of the year

8. The year ahead

9. Our user groups

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OUR CHAIR’S OPENING REPORT:

Winsford Youth & Community Forum have continued to develop and grow its funding application success to enhance projects that not only support our community but also enhance and invest in the building. Major grants have been secured to underpin the foundations such as electrical work and fire doors. We continue to invest in the building to provide a community centre that the community can be proud of and one that is fit for purpose.

Our ‘background’ staff and board of trustee’s continue to develop and work to make the organisation sustainable and our major achievement for the period of 2023/2024 is the securing of a 35-year lease with Cheshire West and Chester Council. We wish to express our thanks to the professional help of Butcher & Barlow Solicitors, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire Community Action for their scrutiny of our 5-year business plan and of course, the dedication of our staff and volunteers.

We continue to develop our finance procedures, and we are in a good position which will enable us to move forward towards sustaining the organisation.

We have great plans for 2024/2025, and we hope to continue our relationship with partners and stakeholders to build on our success and growth.

Thank you.

Mike Kennedy (Current Chair)

OUR TRUSTEES (Roles 2022-2023)

CHAIR COMPANY SEC TREASURER (Des Worthington) (Debbie Cragg) (Bob Barton)

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TRUSTEE TRUSTEE
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ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024

The Trustees of Winsford Youth & Community Forum (WYCF) are pleased to present our 42nd Annual Report for the year of 2023-2024.

The coming year will bring challenges for many charitable organisations however we are in a strong place and will continue to strengthen our team. We will continue to focus on our 5 year business plan and work towards making our team stronger, our building fit for community purpose and develop even deeper relationships with our community and partnerships.

This report includes our charitable status, support and our work with partners, a general overview of our delivery and plans for the future.

CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES OF WYCF

  1. Winsford Youth & Community Forum are working with and on behalf of children, young people and adults throughout Winsford and the supporting areas. We provide activities, projects, facilities and services for all, regardless of age, to assist them via community interaction, involvement and development by working in partnership with other organisations and agencies.

  2. To promote and organise cooperation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end, bring together in council representatives of the voluntary organisations and statutory authority within the area of benefit.

Winsford Youth & Community Forum is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It was established in 1981 and incorporated in 1986 .

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OUR SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS OF THE YEAR

Due to the incredible support and financial donations received during this period, we were able to offer a vast array of provision, both here at New Images and via our outreach work in Wharton. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks and huge gratitude to the following organisations and individuals for their support during this time:

The following Organisations have provided support and financial grants which has allowed us to provide varied activities for our young people and their families during the school holidays:

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Our final personal thanks go to:

OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TEAM

We are grateful to our ‘army’ of volunteers that support the community centre to deliver some of the core activities. The Chatterbox Café staff and volunteers provided wholesome food with a smile for our older community, this provides a lifeline for many as well as a warm welcome where new and old friends are made.

Our amazing volunteers who continue to head up the Action for Leisure Adult SEND group year after year here at the Centre on Tuesday evenings.

A fabulous group of younger volunteers who provide peer support to our Junior and Senior youth clubs. Some of our younger volunteers are wishing to gain work experience, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award or are looking to enhance their CV for future college or work opportunities.

We thank the Princess Trust for supporting the centre and delivering a variety of DIY tasks that enhance the building and give the young people work experience opportunities.

We are grateful for the time, effort and compassion that our volunteers give to the Forum - they play a huge part in making our organisation what it is and also providing the local community with the many activities that we have available.

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PARTNERSHIP WORKING

"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

Working with our partners enables us to support the community and identify key areas where support is needed. We have been working in collaboration with our partner organisations across Winsford to secure joint funding applications to enhance the range of activities both at New Images and outreach locations. We are appreciative of these strong connections, and we strive forward to make Winsford a better place. Here are a variety of projects, events and activities that have taken place during this period:

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OUR WORK: PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES

DELIVERY:

Our direct delivery is: The Chatterbox Café (held twice weekly, Tuesday and Thursday) Friday Night Junior Club Saturday Night Senior Club Playschemes and Play Days during the holiday period Community Family learning events (Various funders) Techno Club Action for Leisure (Adult SEND group run by volunteers) Canoeing and Kayaking Sessions – delivered at the Winsford Marina Prize Bingo – Approx held every 6 weeks Wharton Youth Projects

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Junior Club

Our Junior club (aimed at 8-11 year olds) continues to be as popular as ever with stats showing an average of 74 young people attending each week. During this period, we opened the club for 47 weeks and saw a total of 3,490 attendee. 1,854 of which were boys and 1,636 girls. The staff team continue to be supported by several volunteers.

New for this year was the introduction of updated consoles/V.R systems in the games room which has been enjoyed by many of the young people attending.

Senior Club

Our Senior Club, aimed at the older teens (11-18 years) continues to run on Saturday evenings but also continues to be much quieter than our Friday nights with just 794 attending in total over the year – this averages to 17 young people attending each session. Spirits were high in the New Year and the senior members took part in a Sharks pool competition.

Techno Club

A new club that began in November 2023, funded by the Youth Improvement Fund has been a great addition to our centre and on average see’s 10 young people attending each Monday evening. This club has run 31 sessions with a total of 327 attendances. Young people enjoy gaming, virtual reality, multiscreen driving and aviation/flying games.

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Action for Leisure

This social group, aimed at adults with additional needs, continues to meet weekly and is run by our own team of volunteers. With no direct financial backing, the group rely solely on admission costs which they aim to keep low and affordable. New members are always welcome!

Summer Playschemes

Our traditional Playscheme was delivered throughout the summer school holidays in 2023 here at the New Images Centre. This popular holiday club ran four days per week with lunch included and a host of activities on offer for children aged 8-11yrs. This year, we were delighted that Colas joined us and delivered a super interactive session which was well received from our Playscheme attendees.

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PLAYDAYS

Based on the Playscheme format, our Play Days run on single days during some of the other school holiday dates – during this year, 3 Play Days were delivered (October 2023, February 2024 and Easter 2024).

FAMILY LEARNING AND FUN

Following the previous year’s success and great feedback regarding Family sessions, we once again included some alternative provision delivering Lego workshops and also celebrating Science Week – working in collaboration with Inspire Sbarduno where parents joined in the fun!

Many families benefitted from our recipe bags where ingredients were provided to cook at home as a family and enjoy a meal together plus two family trips were organised to Jodrell bank and Liverpool world museum.

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Chatterbox Café

Our Community Café continues to operate and opens twice weekly - offering home cooked style meals and a warm, safe space for anyone in the community.

This year, the Café staff and volunteers hosted 2 lovely events during the festive period – a Christmas dinner with bingo plus a Christmas tea dance which included afternoon tea and live music!

Bingo

Our bingo nights continued with rising numbers (especially the Christmas session which always sees a full house!) Six fundraising prize Bingo sessions have been held throughout the year, all ran by volunteers. Monies raised from the events are used for equipment, projects and general maintenance of the New Images Centre.

Canoeing

This was our second year offering the adult sessions (over 50’s), held every Wednesday afternoon with a regular group attending. The sudden and unexpected death of our coach meant the sessions were cancelled for a short period whilst a replacement coach was sourced. We welcomed Steve to the club in early Summer and he continues to lead the group brilliantly. The adult regular group has now expanded however, we are still able to accommodate newcomers.

The SEND canoeing group also continued to expand, with 12 regular members. We receive weekly reports from parents on just how important these sessions have become for their children that that they come to reply on. Parents have reported a noticeable change in their child’s behaviour and most importantly, the young people are socially bonding which is not the norm for many prior to these sessions. A number of participants travel long distances and cold weather/heavy rainfall does not deter them. The coaches do a wonderful job.

We were able to offer extensive holiday sessions for young people during the Summer school break with groups averaging 12 per session. Fire and Rescue also got involved and delivered some great water safety sessions.

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SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY

We hosted a fabulous Family Fun Day in Summer 2023 in collaboration with Youthfed which saw over 300 people walk through our doors. It was a wonderful day with something on offer for the whole family and we were delighted to welcome so many people from the local community to our centre and showcase all the activities that take place here throughout the year.

User groups for the year

We pay special thanks to the fabulous community groups and individuals that have continually supported the Centre through delivery of a variety of activities that encompass all of our local community. During this time period (2023-2024) they were as follows:

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Children’s parties and other celebrations have been hosted here at New Images with a total of 59 taking place this year!

Overview of the year

We have continued to raise the profile of Winsford Youth & Community Forum and forge relationships with partner organisations, stakeholders and our community to build a robust and sustainable future.

We had a major setback when our boiler broke and the costs to repair where in excess of £30,000 this was after an initial outlay, and we limped through the winter with an array of portable heaters!

The footfall through the centre continues to grow with more groups wanting to hire spaces for their delivery. The feedback that we get from our service users are that they are inundated with young people taking part in a range of activities, this is excellent news for our younger members of the community.

New Images is an established community centre that has delivered many projects over the past 50+ years to the local community from football teams to band nights and so much more inbetween… New Images has been the heart and soul of the community and over the years has been somewhat neglected due to funding and other factors beyond the organisations control. Over the last 3 year we have built our financial security, and this year has seen the Staff and trustee’s work toward a new 5-year business plan that sets out our ambitious but achievable objectives. Our initial aim was to secure a concrete lease with the building owners Cheshire West and Chester Council and that is what we have done. Through a vigorous process we have been award a 35year lease. The new lease will enable the forum to stive forward with development both aesthetically and to secure more funding for the local area.

The year ahead

We will continue to strive forward in the growth of the charity we are constantly looking at opportunities to enhance the building and have applied for several grants that will provide the building with essential works and we are confident that we will be able to secure these opportunities.

We will be looking at our strategic plans and this will include expanding our team that will give us the capacity to continue to deliver more activities that will enhance our community’s health and wellbeing.

It is vitally important that we strengthen our board of trustees to bring a range of expertise to the charity and we will endeavour to look at opportunities of how we take this forward.

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Charity Number: 517406 Company Number: 01976247 WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Trustees, Report and Financial Statements th For the Year Ended 30 Aprll 2024

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limiled by guaranttt) Contents Page Legal and administrative information Tru5tees' Report Independent Examinerf5 Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet io Notes to the financial statements 11-21

'INSFORD YOUTH AIND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A COmPAny limited by guxrant¢¢) ikggl gnd administrative infomAtion Charity Number 517406 Company Registration Number 01976247 Business Address New Images Youth & Community Centre Nixon Drive Winsford Cheshire. CW7 2HG Registered Office New Images Youth & Loinmunity Centre Nixon Drive Winsford Cheshire. CW7 2HG Directors R. Barton D Cragg T Blackmore Accountants Burton Beavan Charter¢d Ccrtificd Accountants 112-114 Witton Street Northwich Cheshire. CW9 5NW Bankers National Westminster Bank plc Dingle Walk Winsford Cheshire. CW7 IAF

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company IiTnited by guarantcc) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2024. The trustees, who are also dir¢¢tors of Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd for the purposes of company law and who served during the year and up to the date of this r¢port are set out on page l. Structure overnance and mana ement Organisational structure The charity is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. The trustees, who are also directors for tlie purposes of the Companies Act, are shown on page l. The trustees are representatives of agencies aiid organisations who work with: or have an interest in, young people and the wider community. They are responsible for plotting th¢ strategic direction of the Forum and overs￿1ng all the areas of its operation. Trustces are inforrned of their duties and responsibilities prior to appointment and are offered suitable training to assist with their role. They are also informed of publications and inforniation available to them throiigh th¢ Charity Commtssion. The day to day runntng of the Forum is left to an appointed trustee. Trustee elections are held annually and all members of the charity are entitled to vote. The trustees would like to thank all those wlio have contributed to the work of the Forum and particularly those many volunteers without whom our work would iiot have been possible. The trustees continue to be committed to working with and for the community and will continue working in partnership with all who have an interest in iniproving provision for young people and the wider community. Reserves The trustees feel that the charity has a responsibility to its beneficiaries to take a long-term view of its commitments. We have considered the increasing insecurity of funding and the delays in pa>'ment. We are deterniin¢d to continue working towards maintaining an unrestricted reserve at the level of three months typical running costs to cover cu￿ent commitments. Thts will include designated funds as detailed in guidance by the Charity Commissioners. However, at present we are unable to hold this level of reserve. The trustees continue to consider ways in which additional unrestricted funds can be raised. Investment policy The charity does not have an investment policy. Funds are held in an interest-bearing account to maximise returns. Risk review and internal control

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 The trustees continue to consider and identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed. This involves identifying the types of risks the cliarity faces, prioritising them in temLS of potential impact and likelihood of occurrence and ideiitifying me￿iS of" minimising Ihe risks. The charity's system of internal controls are designed to provide reasonablc but not absolut¢ assurance agaiiist material misstatement or loss. The trustees are satisticd that the syslems in plac¢ r¢duc¢ their exposure to the major risks. Public benefit The trusteeq have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due r¢8ard to public benefit guidai)ce published by the Charity Comniission. Trustees re ort to accom an the Financial Statements 1st Ma 2023_ 30tb A ril 2024 The start of our financial year found, as always found us preparing for our summer programme of activities and playschemes, whilst ensuriiig this year's planned building works, whilst not as significant as previous years were completed, without adversely impacting on our on-going activities. As the summer ended and the cold weather drew in, we were hit by an un-expected cost. The boiler at Ne￿, Images failed, causing a sei'ies of costly repair attempts and significantly increased electricity bills as we heated the building using portable heaters. We have made an application to the Youth Investment Fund, which was successful on the provision that we held a long tenn lease. We (ire thaiikfiil to Cheshire West & Chester Council for their assistance with this and to the Youth Investment fund for their patience whilst thc Icasc tern]s were negotiated. We also wish to thank our solicitor who worked tirclcs8ly on our behalf. There is of cour8c a downside to most things, in this case there was a requirement for a considerable amount of time and effort on behalf of the Forum's staff and Trustee's, along wilh a legal bill approaching £15,000, the majorily of which fcll within thc ￿riod bcing reported. The time cost to this is more difficult to qL￿It1fy, but thanks to the Forum's administration team's hard work and persistence we were able to secure funding to continue our delivery and to support our user groups. Even allowing for these un-expected costs, we have been able to show a small surplus in this financial year.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMfvIUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 We are thrilled to be able to extend our provision to Wharton once again, for the first time since before the COVED lockdowns. These clubs have been well attended and the feedback has been promising. F'anding has been secured to continue this project. We have had an amazing year. the Community Centre has been filled with a range of user groups and the Centre has been a joy to behold. The Chatterbox Cafe was as usual well attended throughout the year and the use of the building by other service users is now almost at capacity. We find ourselves in a great place financially, with our Community Centre building again ruTming in profit, which continues to be significant enough to be able to support the employment of a part- time caretaker & cleaner. We are currently bidding for more grants to be able to further improve and modernise the building. The vast arrdy of funding secured during this period has been incredible and we would like to thank our staff, funders and supporters for all the help, dedication and support that they have given us. As a resulL we have been able to offer a vast range of projects to the local community and continue to develop new projects and relationships in the future. We have many new and repeat funders to whom we are extremely thankful for their continued support of our projects. We continue to work in partnership with many local organisations. These partnerships are integral to ensuring a well-rounded approach to the support and activities we offer the local community. The Forum is now well placed to continue to support the local community in a range of ways and we continue to seek new ideas and support for these idvas on a daily basis. Once again, we have a number of ongoing and future projects with funding in place details of which are shown in Table l. As the Forum continues to move forward in these tough times, we are thankful for the support of not only our funders and partners. but the whole community, who we endeavour to support in return. The balance between generating income, the ongoing operational costs of keeping and improving the fabric and aesthetics of the centre remain at the forefront of decisions to be made.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A eompany limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustecs (ineorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Table I Fwiding retaiiied for current and future projects Ani.ount Amount Expended Deferred to upto and next including financial 3010412024 year Amount received to 30/0412024 Funding source Total Award Pro'ects in Pro ress National Lottery community Fund (inc Uplift) 304,285 233,911 204,137.97 29,773.03 Sport England 14,361 14,361 l96.86 14,164.14 Community Cash Back fund Wharton Youth Provision 9,944.17 9.944.17 7,018.90 2,925.27 National Lottery - Million Hours 55,111 26,664.36 18,541.14 8,123.22 Sunrise Nursery 31,500 31,500 24,282 7,218 Pro"ects with a start date or continuin after 3010412024 Youth Club Projects (Continuation) 4.678.05 CWAC Members Budgret (T¢en Tuesdays - Continuation) 2,295 2,295 2,295 Techno Café (ContRnuation) 4,842.13 4,842.13 4,842.13 Welcoming (Continuation) Spaces Cafe 2,477.10 2,477.10 2,477.10

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limitcd bv guarantee) Report of the Trustees (ineorporating the Direetors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Financial revieiv Financial results The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. Incoming resources for the ycar have increased by £24.136 to £247.991 with expenditure increasing by £61,058 tn £245.526. This resltlts in net incomings for the year of £2,465 and leaves funds at 30th April 2024 of £28.960 of which £1,966 are restricted. Financial support We are very grateful for the support of The National Lottery Community Fund. Edsential, Active Cheshire, Cheshire West and Chesfrr Council Members, Winsford Town Council, The Darnhall Foundation TrusL Cheshire Police Commissioner. 'fhe Cheshire Fire Auihority, Innovas. Cheshire ComTnunity Foundation. The Welcome Network. Asda (Winsford). Cheshire Cornmunity Action, The Care Commission, Sport England, Sunrise Nursery, Bentley & A Kerr. Other funders that have supported our work either through financial or 'in kind, SUp￿rt during the year include The Fair share project, Robert's Bakery, The Yoiith Federdtion, Changing Lives Together, Motherwell, The Prince's Trust and Cheshire Police's Community Support O￿lCerS, Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors In so far as the trustees are aware: There is no relevant infomlation of which the charitable company's Teporting accountants are unaware. The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant Audit inforn]ation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. Statement of trustees, respon5ibilitics The trustees (who are also dirertors of Winsford Youth & Communitv Forum Limited for the PLLrpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Practice. Company law requires the Trnstees lo prepare financial stateTnents for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources aiid application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these tinancial statements, the trustees are required to: State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and Prepare the financial statement5 Oll the (Foing concern basi5 unless it 15 inappropriate to presulne that the charitable company will continue in operation. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORB

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by gvaranlee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Make jud¥yements ai)d estimates that are reasonable and prudent The triistees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable Company and which eiiable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with tl)e Conipanies Act ?006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small company provisions This Teport has been prepared An accordance with ihe special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies ACÉ 2006. On behalf of the board R Barton Treasiirer & Dir¢ctor Date:

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by guarantee) Independent Examiners Review For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 We report on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2024 set out on pages I I to 19. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The trustees cunsider thdt an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselve5 that the charily is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility lo.. Examine the accounts under Section 145 of thc 2011 Act To follow the procedures latd down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act To state whether particular matters have come to our atteiition Bosis of independent examiner s report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. All examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a omparison of the accounts presented with those records. IÉ also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. and Seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statrment below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examination, no maiter has come io our attention". (l) which gives us reasonablc causc to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 To prepare accounts which accord wilh Ihe acL4)Unting records, comply with thc accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Pra￿1¢¢. Accounting and Reporting by Charilies have not been rnet (2) To which in our opinton. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ounts to be reached. BllrtoD Beavan Chartered Certified Accountants, 112-114 Wltton Street, Northwich, Cheshire. CW9 5NW. Date=

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A companv limited by guarantee) Statement of financial aetivities (incorporating thc income and expenditure account) For the Year End¢d 30th April 2024 Notes Ilnrestrieted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating fvnds.. Voluntary income Investment income 49.823 1,548 49,823 1,548 196 620 44.229 357 Ineoming resources from charitable a¢iivilies 160741 179 269 Total incoming resourees 223 855 Resources expended Cost5 of generating funds: Charitable activities Goveniance costs 59,472 165.387 956 224,859 177.721 Total resources expended 166343 245 526 184468 Net ineomingl(outgoing) resources for the year Ner incomel(expenditure) for the year Total funds brought forward 8.067 {5,602) 2,465 39,387 Total funds earried fonvgrd The siatemerkt of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuin8 a￿1vItieS.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Balanee Sheet As at 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Asseis 12 7,621 8,966 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 5.399 138 176 143,575 2.925 87.983 Creditors: amounts falling due Ivithin one year 14 122 36 Net current assets Net assets Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted incornL Funds 1,966 7,568 Total fund￿(der1¢1t) For the financial year IT] questlon the cornpany was entitled to exemption under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No members have required the company to obtain an audit ofits accounts for the year in question in accordance ivith Section 476 of the Companies A¢t 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for Gornplying with the requirements of the Act wilh respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appltcable to companies subjeLt to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the board and signed on its behalf by.. R Barton Treasurer & Director Date: 2710112025 Company registration number.. 01976247 10

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limite(I by guarnntee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies are SLEmmarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consislently throuohout the year and the preceding year. 1.1 Basis of accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recoinmended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Companies Act 2006. .2 Cash flow The charity has taken advantage of the exemptton in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow slalement because it is a small charity. 1.3 Ineoming resources All incoming resources are included in the slatement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specifi¢ policies are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the slal¢ment of financial activities when re¢eivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by voluT)teers has not been included. Gifts donated for resale are included as incomin(y resources within activities for geneTating funds when they are sold. Income from investments is tncluded in the year in which it is receivable. 1.4 Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VA T which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the cosls associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable exp¢nditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of aTh indirect nature necessary to support them. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infonnation in support of the charitable activities. Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to finaneial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreeiation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as tollows.. FIx￿reS, fittings and equipment at 15 /0 reducing balance Improvements to propety at 15 /0 reducing balance Voluntsry income Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Tolal Donations from charitable organisations 890 890 384 Rental Income Investment Incnme Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Bank tnterest Receivable 357 12

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company lim ited by guarantee) Notes to finaneial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Incoming resources from charitable activities Unrestrieted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Mcmbers' Budget Winsford Town Council Cheshire Police & Crime CoEllmissioner Cheshire Fire Authority National Lottery Community Fund2 CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small Grants (Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund) CCF - Comniunity Grants (Youth Clubs) Active Cheshire Damhall Trust Cheshire Cominunity Action Care Commission Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trusl Asda Innovas Holdcroft Heating (iarfield Weston Marjory Boddy Anne, Duchess of Westminster Bernard Sunley Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club Edsential Welcome Network Self-generated fundraising Chatterbox Cominunity Café Sunrise Nursery Bentley A Kerr 1,559 ,559 10,802 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 10,500 6,500 2,000 60.841 2,500 4,829 4,829 2,322 8,180 4,500 497 5,250 5,250 6,339 3,495 803 1,396 6,339 3,495 803 1,396 3,996 300 4,716 400 i 0,000 5,000 800 5,000 460 6.343 3.626 8.915 20,910 11,441 850 11,441 850 19,584 16,295 24,282 500 500 19,.584 16,295 24,282 500 500 35 .CCF is an abbreviation of Cheshire Community Foundation. Th¢ National Lottery Community Fund is a 5 year project, this report covers year 3. Playscheme funders are shown individually. 13

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 301h April 2024 Costs of charitable activities- by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Community Work 224 Costs of charitable activitie5- by activity Activities Directly Undertake 2024 Total 2023 Total Community Work 224 859 224 859 Governance Costs 2024 Total 2023 Total Audit and Accountancy fees Legal and Professional fees Bookkeeping Bank Charges 1,500 14,862 3,600 705 1.200 1,507 3,600 440 Net outgoing resources for the year 2U24 2023 Net outgoing resources is stated after charging: Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible fixed assets 345 14

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A eompany limited by guarant¢¢) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Emplovees 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, was as follows: 2024 Number 2023 Number Trustees Charity Staff 12 12 16 io. Trustees, emoluments The trustees neither received nor waived any ernoluments during the year (2023: 2024) li. Taxation The charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income aT]d Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no L￿atIOn charge in these accounts. 15

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guardntee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 301h April 2024 12. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures, Fittings, and Equipment Improvements to Property TOTAL Cost At I" May 2023 Additions 24,706 15.800 40,506 At 30th April 2024 Depreciation At 1st May 2023 Charge for the Year 23.205 225 8,335 31.540 At 30th April 2024 Net Book Values At 30th April 2024 At 30th April 2023 13. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade Debtors 5,399 2,925 14. Creditors: amounts falling du¢ within one year 2024 2023 Other taxes and social security Accruals and defe￿ed income Trade cr¢ditors 1,149 77.371 1,078 67,437 16

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A conjpany limited by guarantee) Notes to financial stalements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 15. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Fund balances at 30, April 2024: Fixed Assets Net Current Assetsl(Liabilities) 7,621 7.621 16. Unrestricted funds At I" May 2023 Incolning Resources Outgoing Resources At 30th April 2024 Gen¢ral Reserve Purposes of un restricted funds Th¢ g¢ncral r¢serve represents the free funds of the charity H'hich are not designated for particular puryyos¢s. 17. Restricted funds A total of £160,741 of restricted funds were received during the year ¢nded 30th April 2024. These were expended to deliver specific pieces of work and Projects as per the funders, agreements. 18. Relaled party transactions Mr. T. Blackmore and Mr. M. Kennedy (trustees) were local government councillors during the year. Grants and donations received frorn local councils are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as government grants and loral government donations. 17

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limiled by guarantee) Notes to financial statements For the Year F.nded 30th April 2024 19. Going coneern The nature of the charity's activities and the reliance on grant funding and donations has resulted in a low level of unrestricted fiinds. The trustees have reviewed cash flow information for the next twelve months and beyond and consider that the level of income will enable the charity to continue its activities. On the basis of this infom]ation and discussions with management, the trustees Consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements do T]Ot include any adjustments that would be necessary if suitable funding was not available. 20. Company 1]￿lted by guarantee Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capitsl. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as May be required not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member. The following pages do not form part of the gtatutory aceounts. 18

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guara￿tee) Detxiled statement of financial aetivilies 'or the Year Ended 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Incoming Resources from generating funds Voluntary Intome.. Donations from charitable organi5ations CJRS income Rent Received 890 384 49.823 44,229 Investment Income.. Bank interest received Total incoming generated funds 44 19

WINSFORD YOUTH AIYD COMMUI%ITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Incoming Resources from charitable geÉivities 2024 2023 Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Members' Budget Winsford Town Council Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner Cheshire Fire Authority National Lottery Community Fundz CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small GraT]ts {Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund) CCFI _ Community Grants (Youth CIL6bs) Active Cheshire Darnhall Trust Cheshire Community Action Car¢ Commission Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trust Asda Innovas Holdcroft Heating Garfield Weston Marjory Boddy Anne, Duchess of Westminster Bernard Sunley Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club Edsential Welcom¢ Network Self-generated fundraising Chatterbox Community Cafe Sunrise Nursery Bentley A Kerr 1.559 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 4,829 10,802 10,500 6.500 ?,000 60,841 2,500 8,180 4.500 497 161 3,996 300 4,716 400 i 0,000 5,000 800 5,000 460 6.343 3,626 8,915 20,910 5,250 6.339 3,495 803 1,396 11,441 850 19.584 16.295 24,282 500 500 Total inwming ¢haritable activities Total incoming resources ?47 991 22J 855 20

WIIYSFOiiD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by guarantee) Detailed statement or rinancial xctivities For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Charitable Activities c.ommunity Work.. Wages and Salaries Staff training costs Building costs: New Images Building costs: Wharton Play schemes Insurance Telephone Printing, postage and stationery IT Costs Depreciation and impaimient Self-generated fundraising expenses Commuiiity café expenses General. project and youth club expenses Sundry Donations 99,563 175 33,602 5,105 36 4,296 2,015 1,922 1,166 1,345 1,892 13,289 59,204 719 530 78,786 963 44,722 3,373 16 3,702 623 1.922 1.968 1,582 1.662 13,477 23,931 952 42 Total Charitable activities expenditure Governance Costs Accountancy Legal and Professional fees Bookkeeping Bank Charges 1.500 14,862 3,600 705 1,200 1.507 3.600 440 Total Governance costs Ne¢ incoming resources for the year 21

Charity Number: 517406 Company Number: 01976247 WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Trustees, Report and Financial Statements th For the Year Ended 30 Aprll 2024

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limiled by guaranttt) Contents Page Legal and administrative information Tru5tees' Report Independent Examinerf5 Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet io Notes to the financial statements 11-21

'INSFORD YOUTH AIND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A COmPAny limited by guxrant¢¢) ikggl gnd administrative infomAtion Charity Number 517406 Company Registration Number 01976247 Business Address New Images Youth & Community Centre Nixon Drive Winsford Cheshire. CW7 2HG Registered Office New Images Youth & Loinmunity Centre Nixon Drive Winsford Cheshire. CW7 2HG Directors R. Barton D Cragg T Blackmore Accountants Burton Beavan Charter¢d Ccrtificd Accountants 112-114 Witton Street Northwich Cheshire. CW9 5NW Bankers National Westminster Bank plc Dingle Walk Winsford Cheshire. CW7 IAF

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company IiTnited by guarantcc) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2024. The trustees, who are also dir¢¢tors of Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd for the purposes of company law and who served during the year and up to the date of this r¢port are set out on page l. Structure overnance and mana ement Organisational structure The charity is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. The trustees, who are also directors for tlie purposes of the Companies Act, are shown on page l. The trustees are representatives of agencies aiid organisations who work with: or have an interest in, young people and the wider community. They are responsible for plotting th¢ strategic direction of the Forum and overs￿1ng all the areas of its operation. Trustces are inforrned of their duties and responsibilities prior to appointment and are offered suitable training to assist with their role. They are also informed of publications and inforniation available to them throiigh th¢ Charity Commtssion. The day to day runntng of the Forum is left to an appointed trustee. Trustee elections are held annually and all members of the charity are entitled to vote. The trustees would like to thank all those wlio have contributed to the work of the Forum and particularly those many volunteers without whom our work would iiot have been possible. The trustees continue to be committed to working with and for the community and will continue working in partnership with all who have an interest in iniproving provision for young people and the wider community. Reserves The trustees feel that the charity has a responsibility to its beneficiaries to take a long-term view of its commitments. We have considered the increasing insecurity of funding and the delays in pa>'ment. We are deterniin¢d to continue working towards maintaining an unrestricted reserve at the level of three months typical running costs to cover cu￿ent commitments. Thts will include designated funds as detailed in guidance by the Charity Commissioners. However, at present we are unable to hold this level of reserve. The trustees continue to consider ways in which additional unrestricted funds can be raised. Investment policy The charity does not have an investment policy. Funds are held in an interest-bearing account to maximise returns. Risk review and internal control

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 The trustees continue to consider and identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed. This involves identifying the types of risks the cliarity faces, prioritising them in temLS of potential impact and likelihood of occurrence and ideiitifying me￿iS of" minimising Ihe risks. The charity's system of internal controls are designed to provide reasonablc but not absolut¢ assurance agaiiist material misstatement or loss. The trustees are satisticd that the syslems in plac¢ r¢duc¢ their exposure to the major risks. Public benefit The trusteeq have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due r¢8ard to public benefit guidai)ce published by the Charity Comniission. Trustees re ort to accom an the Financial Statements 1st Ma 2023_ 30tb A ril 2024 The start of our financial year found, as always found us preparing for our summer programme of activities and playschemes, whilst ensuriiig this year's planned building works, whilst not as significant as previous years were completed, without adversely impacting on our on-going activities. As the summer ended and the cold weather drew in, we were hit by an un-expected cost. The boiler at Ne￿, Images failed, causing a sei'ies of costly repair attempts and significantly increased electricity bills as we heated the building using portable heaters. We have made an application to the Youth Investment Fund, which was successful on the provision that we held a long tenn lease. We (ire thaiikfiil to Cheshire West & Chester Council for their assistance with this and to the Youth Investment fund for their patience whilst thc Icasc tern]s were negotiated. We also wish to thank our solicitor who worked tirclcs8ly on our behalf. There is of cour8c a downside to most things, in this case there was a requirement for a considerable amount of time and effort on behalf of the Forum's staff and Trustee's, along wilh a legal bill approaching £15,000, the majorily of which fcll within thc ￿riod bcing reported. The time cost to this is more difficult to qL￿It1fy, but thanks to the Forum's administration team's hard work and persistence we were able to secure funding to continue our delivery and to support our user groups. Even allowing for these un-expected costs, we have been able to show a small surplus in this financial year.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMfvIUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 We are thrilled to be able to extend our provision to Wharton once again, for the first time since before the COVED lockdowns. These clubs have been well attended and the feedback has been promising. F'anding has been secured to continue this project. We have had an amazing year. the Community Centre has been filled with a range of user groups and the Centre has been a joy to behold. The Chatterbox Cafe was as usual well attended throughout the year and the use of the building by other service users is now almost at capacity. We find ourselves in a great place financially, with our Community Centre building again ruTming in profit, which continues to be significant enough to be able to support the employment of a part- time caretaker & cleaner. We are currently bidding for more grants to be able to further improve and modernise the building. The vast arrdy of funding secured during this period has been incredible and we would like to thank our staff, funders and supporters for all the help, dedication and support that they have given us. As a resulL we have been able to offer a vast range of projects to the local community and continue to develop new projects and relationships in the future. We have many new and repeat funders to whom we are extremely thankful for their continued support of our projects. We continue to work in partnership with many local organisations. These partnerships are integral to ensuring a well-rounded approach to the support and activities we offer the local community. The Forum is now well placed to continue to support the local community in a range of ways and we continue to seek new ideas and support for these idvas on a daily basis. Once again, we have a number of ongoing and future projects with funding in place details of which are shown in Table l. As the Forum continues to move forward in these tough times, we are thankful for the support of not only our funders and partners. but the whole community, who we endeavour to support in return. The balance between generating income, the ongoing operational costs of keeping and improving the fabric and aesthetics of the centre remain at the forefront of decisions to be made.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A eompany limited by guarantee) Report of the Trustecs (ineorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Table I Fwiding retaiiied for current and future projects Ani.ount Amount Expended Deferred to upto and next including financial 3010412024 year Amount received to 30/0412024 Funding source Total Award Pro'ects in Pro ress National Lottery community Fund (inc Uplift) 304,285 233,911 204,137.97 29,773.03 Sport England 14,361 14,361 l96.86 14,164.14 Community Cash Back fund Wharton Youth Provision 9,944.17 9.944.17 7,018.90 2,925.27 National Lottery - Million Hours 55,111 26,664.36 18,541.14 8,123.22 Sunrise Nursery 31,500 31,500 24,282 7,218 Pro"ects with a start date or continuin after 3010412024 Youth Club Projects (Continuation) 4.678.05 CWAC Members Budgret (T¢en Tuesdays - Continuation) 2,295 2,295 2,295 Techno Café (ContRnuation) 4,842.13 4,842.13 4,842.13 Welcoming (Continuation) Spaces Cafe 2,477.10 2,477.10 2,477.10

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limitcd bv guarantee) Report of the Trustees (ineorporating the Direetors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Financial revieiv Financial results The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. Incoming resources for the ycar have increased by £24.136 to £247.991 with expenditure increasing by £61,058 tn £245.526. This resltlts in net incomings for the year of £2,465 and leaves funds at 30th April 2024 of £28.960 of which £1,966 are restricted. Financial support We are very grateful for the support of The National Lottery Community Fund. Edsential, Active Cheshire, Cheshire West and Chesfrr Council Members, Winsford Town Council, The Darnhall Foundation TrusL Cheshire Police Commissioner. 'fhe Cheshire Fire Auihority, Innovas. Cheshire ComTnunity Foundation. The Welcome Network. Asda (Winsford). Cheshire Cornmunity Action, The Care Commission, Sport England, Sunrise Nursery, Bentley & A Kerr. Other funders that have supported our work either through financial or 'in kind, SUp￿rt during the year include The Fair share project, Robert's Bakery, The Yoiith Federdtion, Changing Lives Together, Motherwell, The Prince's Trust and Cheshire Police's Community Support O￿lCerS, Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors In so far as the trustees are aware: There is no relevant infomlation of which the charitable company's Teporting accountants are unaware. The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant Audit inforn]ation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. Statement of trustees, respon5ibilitics The trustees (who are also dirertors of Winsford Youth & Communitv Forum Limited for the PLLrpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Practice. Company law requires the Trnstees lo prepare financial stateTnents for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources aiid application of resources. including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these tinancial statements, the trustees are required to: State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and Prepare the financial statement5 Oll the (Foing concern basi5 unless it 15 inappropriate to presulne that the charitable company will continue in operation. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORB

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by gvaranlee) Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report) For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Make jud¥yements ai)d estimates that are reasonable and prudent The triistees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable Company and which eiiable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with tl)e Conipanies Act ?006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Small company provisions This Teport has been prepared An accordance with ihe special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies ACÉ 2006. On behalf of the board R Barton Treasiirer & Dir¢ctor Date:

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by guarantee) Independent Examiners Review For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 We report on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2024 set out on pages I I to 19. Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The trustees cunsider thdt an audit is not required for this year under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. Having satisfied ourselve5 that the charily is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is our responsibility lo.. Examine the accounts under Section 145 of thc 2011 Act To follow the procedures latd down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act To state whether particular matters have come to our atteiition Bosis of independent examiner s report Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. All examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a omparison of the accounts presented with those records. IÉ also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts. and Seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statrment below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with our examination, no maiter has come io our attention". (l) which gives us reasonablc causc to believe that in any material respect the requirements.. To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 To prepare accounts which accord wilh Ihe acL4)Unting records, comply with thc accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Pra￿1¢¢. Accounting and Reporting by Charilies have not been rnet (2) To which in our opinton. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ounts to be reached. BllrtoD Beavan Chartered Certified Accountants, 112-114 Wltton Street, Northwich, Cheshire. CW9 5NW. Date=

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A companv limited by guarantee) Statement of financial aetivities (incorporating thc income and expenditure account) For the Year End¢d 30th April 2024 Notes Ilnrestrieted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating fvnds.. Voluntary income Investment income 49.823 1,548 49,823 1,548 196 620 44.229 357 Ineoming resources from charitable a¢iivilies 160741 179 269 Total incoming resourees 223 855 Resources expended Cost5 of generating funds: Charitable activities Goveniance costs 59,472 165.387 956 224,859 177.721 Total resources expended 166343 245 526 184468 Net ineomingl(outgoing) resources for the year Ner incomel(expenditure) for the year Total funds brought forward 8.067 {5,602) 2,465 39,387 Total funds earried fonvgrd The siatemerkt of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of the above amounts relate to continuin8 a￿1vItieS.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Balanee Sheet As at 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed Assets Tangible Asseis 12 7,621 8,966 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 5.399 138 176 143,575 2.925 87.983 Creditors: amounts falling due Ivithin one year 14 122 36 Net current assets Net assets Funds Restricted income funds Unrestricted incornL Funds 1,966 7,568 Total fund￿(der1¢1t) For the financial year IT] questlon the cornpany was entitled to exemption under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No members have required the company to obtain an audit ofits accounts for the year in question in accordance ivith Section 476 of the Companies A¢t 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for Gornplying with the requirements of the Act wilh respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appltcable to companies subjeLt to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved by the board and signed on its behalf by.. R Barton Treasurer & Director Date: 2710112025 Company registration number.. 01976247 10

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limite(I by guarnntee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies are SLEmmarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consislently throuohout the year and the preceding year. 1.1 Basis of accounting The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recoinmended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005 (SORP 2005) and the Companies Act 2006. .2 Cash flow The charity has taken advantage of the exemptton in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow slalement because it is a small charity. 1.3 Ineoming resources All incoming resources are included in the slatement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specifi¢ policies are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the slal¢ment of financial activities when re¢eivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The value of services provided by voluT)teers has not been included. Gifts donated for resale are included as incomin(y resources within activities for geneTating funds when they are sold. Income from investments is tncluded in the year in which it is receivable. 1.4 Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VA T which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise the cosls associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundraising purposes. Charitable exp¢nditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of aTh indirect nature necessary to support them. Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of disseminating infonnation in support of the charitable activities. Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to finaneial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreeiation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as tollows.. FIx￿reS, fittings and equipment at 15 /0 reducing balance Improvements to propety at 15 /0 reducing balance Voluntsry income Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Tolal Donations from charitable organisations 890 890 384 Rental Income Investment Incnme Unrestricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Bank tnterest Receivable 357 12

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company lim ited by guarantee) Notes to finaneial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Incoming resources from charitable activities Unrestrieted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Mcmbers' Budget Winsford Town Council Cheshire Police & Crime CoEllmissioner Cheshire Fire Authority National Lottery Community Fund2 CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small Grants (Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund) CCF - Comniunity Grants (Youth Clubs) Active Cheshire Damhall Trust Cheshire Cominunity Action Care Commission Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trusl Asda Innovas Holdcroft Heating (iarfield Weston Marjory Boddy Anne, Duchess of Westminster Bernard Sunley Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club Edsential Welcome Network Self-generated fundraising Chatterbox Cominunity Café Sunrise Nursery Bentley A Kerr 1,559 ,559 10,802 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 10,500 6,500 2,000 60.841 2,500 4,829 4,829 2,322 8,180 4,500 497 5,250 5,250 6,339 3,495 803 1,396 6,339 3,495 803 1,396 3,996 300 4,716 400 i 0,000 5,000 800 5,000 460 6.343 3.626 8.915 20,910 11,441 850 11,441 850 19,584 16,295 24,282 500 500 19,.584 16,295 24,282 500 500 35 .CCF is an abbreviation of Cheshire Community Foundation. Th¢ National Lottery Community Fund is a 5 year project, this report covers year 3. Playscheme funders are shown individually. 13

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 301h April 2024 Costs of charitable activities- by fund type Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total 2023 Total Community Work 224 Costs of charitable activitie5- by activity Activities Directly Undertake 2024 Total 2023 Total Community Work 224 859 224 859 Governance Costs 2024 Total 2023 Total Audit and Accountancy fees Legal and Professional fees Bookkeeping Bank Charges 1,500 14,862 3,600 705 1.200 1,507 3,600 440 Net outgoing resources for the year 2U24 2023 Net outgoing resources is stated after charging: Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible fixed assets 345 14

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A eompany limited by guarant¢¢) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 Emplovees 2024 2023 Wages and Salaries Number of employees The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, was as follows: 2024 Number 2023 Number Trustees Charity Staff 12 12 16 io. Trustees, emoluments The trustees neither received nor waived any ernoluments during the year (2023: 2024) li. Taxation The charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income aT]d Corporation Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no L￿atIOn charge in these accounts. 15

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guardntee) Notes to financial statements For the Year Ended 301h April 2024 12. Tangible fixed assets Fixtures, Fittings, and Equipment Improvements to Property TOTAL Cost At I" May 2023 Additions 24,706 15.800 40,506 At 30th April 2024 Depreciation At 1st May 2023 Charge for the Year 23.205 225 8,335 31.540 At 30th April 2024 Net Book Values At 30th April 2024 At 30th April 2023 13. Debtors 2024 2023 Trade Debtors 5,399 2,925 14. Creditors: amounts falling du¢ within one year 2024 2023 Other taxes and social security Accruals and defe￿ed income Trade cr¢ditors 1,149 77.371 1,078 67,437 16

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A conjpany limited by guarantee) Notes to financial stalements For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 15. Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Fund balances at 30, April 2024: Fixed Assets Net Current Assetsl(Liabilities) 7,621 7.621 16. Unrestricted funds At I" May 2023 Incolning Resources Outgoing Resources At 30th April 2024 Gen¢ral Reserve Purposes of un restricted funds Th¢ g¢ncral r¢serve represents the free funds of the charity H'hich are not designated for particular puryyos¢s. 17. Restricted funds A total of £160,741 of restricted funds were received during the year ¢nded 30th April 2024. These were expended to deliver specific pieces of work and Projects as per the funders, agreements. 18. Relaled party transactions Mr. T. Blackmore and Mr. M. Kennedy (trustees) were local government councillors during the year. Grants and donations received frorn local councils are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as government grants and loral government donations. 17

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limiled by guarantee) Notes to financial statements For the Year F.nded 30th April 2024 19. Going coneern The nature of the charity's activities and the reliance on grant funding and donations has resulted in a low level of unrestricted fiinds. The trustees have reviewed cash flow information for the next twelve months and beyond and consider that the level of income will enable the charity to continue its activities. On the basis of this infom]ation and discussions with management, the trustees Consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements do T]Ot include any adjustments that would be necessary if suitable funding was not available. 20. Company 1]￿lted by guarantee Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not have a share capitsl. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as May be required not exceeding £1 to the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member. The following pages do not form part of the gtatutory aceounts. 18

WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guara￿tee) Detxiled statement of financial aetivilies 'or the Year Ended 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Incoming Resources from generating funds Voluntary Intome.. Donations from charitable organi5ations CJRS income Rent Received 890 384 49.823 44,229 Investment Income.. Bank interest received Total incoming generated funds 44 19

WINSFORD YOUTH AIYD COMMUI%ITY FORUM LTD (A company limited by guarantee) Incoming Resources from charitable geÉivities 2024 2023 Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Members' Budget Winsford Town Council Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner Cheshire Fire Authority National Lottery Community Fundz CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small GraT]ts {Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund) CCFI _ Community Grants (Youth CIL6bs) Active Cheshire Darnhall Trust Cheshire Community Action Car¢ Commission Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trust Asda Innovas Holdcroft Heating Garfield Weston Marjory Boddy Anne, Duchess of Westminster Bernard Sunley Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club Edsential Welcom¢ Network Self-generated fundraising Chatterbox Community Cafe Sunrise Nursery Bentley A Kerr 1.559 5,500 9,885 500 81,612 2,000 4,829 10,802 10,500 6.500 ?,000 60,841 2,500 8,180 4.500 497 161 3,996 300 4,716 400 i 0,000 5,000 800 5,000 460 6.343 3,626 8,915 20,910 5,250 6.339 3,495 803 1,396 11,441 850 19.584 16.295 24,282 500 500 Total inwming ¢haritable activities Total incoming resources ?47 991 22J 855 20

WIIYSFOiiD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD {A company limited by guarantee) Detailed statement or rinancial xctivities For the Year Ended 30th April 2024 2024 2023 Charitable Activities c.ommunity Work.. Wages and Salaries Staff training costs Building costs: New Images Building costs: Wharton Play schemes Insurance Telephone Printing, postage and stationery IT Costs Depreciation and impaimient Self-generated fundraising expenses Commuiiity café expenses General. project and youth club expenses Sundry Donations 99,563 175 33,602 5,105 36 4,296 2,015 1,922 1,166 1,345 1,892 13,289 59,204 719 530 78,786 963 44,722 3,373 16 3,702 623 1.922 1.968 1,582 1.662 13,477 23,931 952 42 Total Charitable activities expenditure Governance Costs Accountancy Legal and Professional fees Bookkeeping Bank Charges 1.500 14,862 3,600 705 1,200 1.507 3.600 440 Total Governance costs Ne¢ incoming resources for the year 21