NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02012466 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 517823
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| CONTENTS | Page |
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| Company Information | 3 |
| Trustees’ Report | 4to 12 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 13 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 14 |
| Balance Sheet | 15 |
| NotestotheFinancialStatements | 16to22 |
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) CHARITY & COMPANY INFORMATION
Charity Name
Norris Green Youth Centre (Limited by Guarantee)
Registered Company Number
02012466 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity Number 517823
Registered Office Townsend Avenue Norris Green Liverpool L11 5AF
Trustees/Directors lan Johnson — Chair Thomas McCormack Emma McKay Kevin McKay Callum Spencer Daniel Ryder George Shaw Daniel Woods
Bankers TSB Bank PO Box 1000 BX47SB
Independent Examiner Counting for Communities Ltd 16 Holmwood Drive Liverpool L37 1PQ
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees, 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 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)’.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The organisation is a registered company limited by guarantee incorporated in April 1986 and registered as a charity in July 1986. The governing document is the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association. Every member of the charity undertakes to contribute such amount as required (not exceeding £1) if the charity should be wound up.
Organisational Structure
The trustees, who are also directors, are appointed by the members in accordance with procedures set out in the company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The trustees meet regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the company. The company managers also attend these meetings but have no voting rights. Provision of services, administration and finance is delegated to the managers and staff. There is shared responsibility for ensuring that the charitable company delivers the services specified, key performance indicators are met and that the staff team continues to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.
Risk identification and management
The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed and, where appropriate, systems and procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. External risks to funding have led to the development of a strategic plan which will allow for the diversification of funding and activities. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, service users and visitors to the centre. Standards are monitored both internally and externally to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they meet the needs of the charity.
Public Benefit
When planning and programming activities for the local residents of Norris Green, the trustees are mindful of the Charity Commissions guidelines on Public Benefit.
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OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
To help and educate persons under the age of 25 years through their leisure-time activities so as to develop their spiritual mental and physical capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved. To provide a centre for use for the purposes of a youth centre conducted in conformity with the principles and objects of the Merseyside Youth Association Limited.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Norris Green Youth Centre’s aims and objectives have been to support and improve young people’s lives. This has been done through a variety of activities enabling them to enhance their life skills and give them the tools and knowledge to keep themselves and others safe. We guide the young people on their journey from early adolescence to adulthood. We provide a safe environment for young people without the fear of being judged or ridiculed where they are free to express themselves, try new things and make new friends. This year (2024-2025) attendances started slowly, with a lot of the older members moving on. Emphasis was to publicise the activities we have on offer and encourage new members to join. Social media was regularly updated and we held an open day for the local community to meet the staff and engage in some taster sessions. Numbers increased and quite a few of our older members returned wanting to volunteer. We have introduced a variety of different programmes/projects across the year, some have been popular and others have not. We regularly consult with the young people to gain feedback on what they enjoyed and what they felt didn’t work. This consultation is invaluable and shapes future projects incorporating what the young people want, need and enjoy.
Our resident mental health worker has been an important aspect to the Centre with many of our young people experiencing some form of mental health issues. Offering a safe space where they can open up has been extremely beneficial to our young people. If more assistance is necessary they can be signposted to other agencies. The positive feedback we have had for this service has meant we will endeavour to continue running these sessions for as long as is needed.
Throughout the year we run our holiday day time sessions — Easter, Summer and Winter which was funded by HAF. February, May and October were funded through a cocktail of various funders. All sessions have been fun and challenging.
We have provided the families who were identified as being the most in need with food packs during all holidays to help alleviate financial pressure. These packs have been vital. The feedback from families has been overwhelming.
Over the year we have provided hundreds of free meals for our young people. We have now started a self-service style cafe so that the young people can select their own food and drinks which has given them a feeling of independence. One of our volunteers gained valuable experience through volunteering at our Centre and is now employed part-time with another charity group.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
This year we have delivered a number of projects that have informed and educated our young people. These projects were designed to improve young peoples’ lives for the better. We continue with our Alternatives to Violence project which helps the young people stay safe on the streets. A number of AQA’s were gained by the young people.
Sports and cookery sessions have been the most popular with young people taking a variety of healthy meals home for their families to try.
The music studio continues to help give young people a chance of learning to play an instrument, song writing and recording. Various bands have attended for rehearsals which helped when performing gigs around the city.
We also delivered sessions on vaping which has become an epidemic in the city amongst young teenagers
Overall the year has been going well with regulars and new members all actively engaging with the staff and participating in all the activities we have on offer.
APRIL
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e Breakfast and lunch clubs during the Easter holidays. e Easter themed Arts & Crafts - cards and decorations. Herb boxes were painted and displayed around the outdoor garden area. The girls enjoyed making their own jewellery especially friendship bracelets.
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e Cooking - the young people baked and decorated Easter fairy cakes. They learnt to make healthy meal options including vegetarian dishes, soups, chicken dippers, roasted vegetables and potatoes served with a variety of sauces. Used air fryers and slow cookers.
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e Multi sports - a range of different sports including badminton, table tennis and pool tournaments/competitions, football, dodgeball, team games and boxing.
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e Music - learning to play a musical instrument - guitar, drums and keyboard. Harmonica sessions to encourage young people who are not normally interested in music to join in.
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e Gardening - planting seeds in the herb boxes which will be used later in the cooking sessions. Planting flowers in the outside flower beds. Using recycled plastic bottles to decorate fence panels.
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e Offering free hot meals, snacks and drinks throughout each session especially to young people in receipt of FSM. Distributing recipe bags to families filled with food and a printed recipe to encourage families to cook and eat healthy meals together.
MAY
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e Ahealthy and active programme which challenged the young people to try new things. e Open access sessions offering a varied programme catering to the young people's needs.
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e Breakfast and lunch clubs with sit down activities to encourage social engagement including arts and crafts during half term.
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e Physical activities — team games to develop relationships and bonding. Multi sports - football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, boxing and badminton. Helping to hit their daily recommended physical activity guidance.
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e Enriching projects. e Arts & craft — painting and creating hanging baskets for the gardening project. (Encouraged the young people to use their imagination and creativity).
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e Music — one-to-one guitar and drum lessons. Band rehearsals. Recording. Song writing to develop writing skills helping with the young people’s mental health and well-being.
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e Gardening — flower planting.
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e Cooking - Helping to inspire the young people to learn to prepare and cook a wide range of healthy meals. Becoming proficient in an important life skill. Our young people doubled prepped the meals so that they could take the ingredients home ready to cook. Cooking with fresh ingredients in the air fryers is a way to enhance healthier foods so that they are more tempting to eat. Providing hot healthy meals encouraged the young people to sit together and engage in conversation while eating. This also helped with social interaction. Giving the young people the food they like but incorporating more nutrition. Recipe bags were sent home, these were filled with fresh ingredients and an easy-to-follow recipe, so that families could spend time cooking and eating together. Providing the young people with hot meals each day benefits them and their families by alleviating some financial expense.
JUNE
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e Our young people finally achieved their AQA’s for the Alternatives to Violence project. e Our mental health worker has continued to work closely with a group of young people who are experiencing different issues.
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e Pepper and chilli seeds were planted and were used in our cooking project.
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e A flower wall was created in our outside area with different coloured pots strategically placed on the fences. It was very effective especially when in full bloom.
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e The second cookery room has had a facelift and the young people helped staff to tile and paint the walls. They loved taking ownership of the space and now respect the area more.
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e Some young males wanted to prepare for their practical driving tests. We purchased the on-line Theory Test and set up a room so that they could use the laptop to take the mock tests. They were very enthusiastic and couldn't wait to get started.
JULY
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e Crafty Summer Garden - a varied selection of summer crafts which was utilised in the garden. The young people used their artistic skills painting hanging baskets, plant pots and garden lanterns. The baskets and plant pots were filled with an array of different plants and flowers. The young people had the choice to do the crafts outdoors, giving them a sense of freedom and a safe place to relax.
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e Summer Cooking - the young people used air fryers to make cornflake chicken nuggets and peri-peri chicken and rice. We also prepared pre-made meals cooked by our young people. This was on offer twice a week and distributed to any families in need. The meals fed a family of 4-6.
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e Summer Sounds - this project was especially for young people who had never picked up an instrument. They had the opportunity to learn to play guitar, drums, keyboard and ukulele. Learning to write their own songs helped young people manage their anxiety by allowing them to express their emotions without judgement.
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e The healthy Summer programme aimed to improve young people's physical and mental health. We had a series of fun and challenging activities that pushed them physically but still remained fun. Team games including tag rugby, dodgeball and team relay's which built strong relationships, improved social skills, self-esteem and confidence.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
AUGUST
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e This summer proved to be very busy with plenty of young people attending. They participated in the variety of activities on offer including multi sports, music, gardening and cooking.
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e After our music consultation it was decided the studios needed a makeover! Coincidently we were approached by Brian Nash (former member of Frankie Goes to Hollywood) who is from Norris Green. He was over in Germany performing at a fundraising gig. He was asked to nominate a charity and chose our Centre. Brian and the group who did the fundraising visited the Centre to hand over the money they had raised. After meeting the staff and young people Brian felt compelled to also donate. He wants to continue to support our Centre. The young people were thrilled. New equipment has now been purchased and a new recording room is being developed. We were overwhelmed by everyone’s generosity and grateful of Brian’s support.
SEPTEMBER
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e This month was a bit quiet with the young people back at school and attending their after school clubs.
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e Some regular young people returned but a few of the older members have moved on. e Using our social media platforms we made sure we updated young people on what was happening in the Centre.
OCTOBER
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e Another quiet month, we think this was due to the dark nights and what happened in Southport. Parents still worried about their children’s safety.
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e We worked with the groups that attended and concentrated on Halloween activities making decorations and baking cakes.
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e Sports were still being played.
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e We continued to advertise but decided to have an Open Day to generate more interest.
NOVEMBER
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e The Open Day was a great success with families having a look around and participating in the taster sessions.
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e Meeting the staff helped put the parents minds at ease. © Slowly the new members were signing up.
DECEMER
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e With attendances increasing this month was a busy one. e The young people made decorations for the Centre and for the Christmas trees.
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e Christmas cakes were baked and decorated.
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e Sports were continually played.
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e More bands used the studios to rehearse. e The young people helped staff decorate the hamper boxes for our annual ‘Christmas Day In a Box’ project. Hampers filled with enough food to cover the Christmas period and delivered by our staff and volunteers to local families who have been identified as being the most in need.
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e A surprise donation meant we were able to add toys to the hampers.
JANUARY
e The New Year started quiet with a core of our members attending regularly.
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e Gradually throughout the month we saw an influx of new members.
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e The staff put together projects that would challenge the young people but also something that they would enjoy doing.
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e A lot of our young people enjoy cooking and baking so the focus was to find easy-tofollow recipes that would incorporate using the air fryers for healthier options. The meals and desserts they made were taken home to share with their families.
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e Our mental health drop-in sessions are still proving to be an asset to the Centre. Having these sessions has helped quite a few of our young people who are having issues at home and need someone to talk to. The feedback has been positive and we will continue to offer this support.
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e We will be starting new project nights that will concentrate on the issues the young people are facing — these will include health and well-being, bullying and vaping.
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e Arts & crafts — the younger members enjoyed painting money boxes and canvas painting. Sports — badminton, football, dodgeball, fitness and boxing. This all helps with their overall positive mental health.
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e Music — the studios continue to offer rehearsal space for bands struggling to pay studio fees. A new band has took up this opportunity and has started to attend regularly. The studios are continuing to upgrade with new recording equipment and a designated podcast space.
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e Our outside area is a bit run down, we asked for young people to give us some ideas on how to improve the space. Staff and young people are working together and have started slowly repairing the benches. This has proven popular with young people learning how to use a saw and a drill.
FEBRUARY
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e This month has seen an increase of new members. e Sessions are busy. e We have had no issues at the Centre. e A number of our older members have returned which is great as a few of them have shown an interest in volunteering.
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e We are continuing with the outdoor project. We are clearing the area around the fruit trees. The young people have asked for planters so they can plant flowers for the front of the building. We have managed to obtain the boxes and will be getting soil and seeds.
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e We have observed that the young people are becoming more open as they relax and engage in the cooking project. This has led to meaningful conversations about their wellbeing. As a result, our mental health worker has been assisting during the cooking sessions, guiding the discussions to a positive conclusion.
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e This month we have recruited 2 new volunteers, one is an ex member and the other is a young lady who wants to help and learn more about a youth centre. Both have proven to be positive influences on the young people and they are building strong connections with our members.
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e We have also started a trial self-defence project for six weeks. So far we have had a good response.
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e Multi Sports — football is continually played and now the weather is a little better they have moved to the outside area. Table tennis, badminton and pool can be very competitive!
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e Music tuition for keyboards, guitar and drums. Band rehearsals continue. One group has now started to perform locally and have appreciated the use of the studios to give them more confidence.
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e Arts & crafts — this month’s theme was Valentine’s Day, cards were crafted as well as heart shaped key rings.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
- e February half-term was busy. Food packs were given out to families most in need to help over the holiday period to ensure every child does not go without food.
MARCH
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e Projects went well, numbers were good with new members enjoying what is on offer. e The music studio continued to be popular and the refurbishment is progressing, with the bands excited to record.
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e We have given the older members their own small space where they can chill on their own without the young members being in their way.
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e Our mental health worker has had a couple of young people who have needed to speak with her over family problems. This has been extremely helpful for them and they have responded well, problems have eased at home for both young people.
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e Sports is accessed every session and has continued to be busy. Table tennis and darts are popular at the moment, which makes a pleasant change from football.
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e Cooking — the young people have made stir fries and cottage pies and took them home to share with their families.
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e Arts & crafts — Mother's Day cards and canvas bags were designed and painted as gifts for their Mum’s.
Over the past year there has been varying degrees of challenges. Some young people are still suffering from mental health issues. They get frustrated and lash out verbally. Both staff and young people are working together to get through their problems.
There have been a few instances of bullying and violence. Two young people were attacked one on the way to the Centre and one on the way home. Parents have reported both incidents to the police. We have found out who instigated these attacks and they have been banned from the Centre as we do not tolerate bullying of any kind. We will now be reintroducing our Alternatives to Violence Project to educate our young people on how to keep themselves safe.
‘This place is important to me as | feel safe here and well supported by everyone. When | come to the youth club | feel instinctively relaxed and calm. | get a smile on my face every time. The youth club is my safe place. | love it here. All the staff are amazing, they help you and cheer me up when I’ve had a bad day. | fee! comfortable day to day. It makes life a lot better and | fee! warmed by everyone in the Centre. It’s the best place ever.’ Young female aged 15 years who attends the Centre on a regular basis. ‘l enjoyed the boxing with Felix, | hope he does the taekwondo sessions.’ Young male, aged 11 years.
‘Learning to play the guitar with Kieran has given me the confidence to carry on and take it further, maybe join a band one day!’ Young male, aged 13 years.
‘The hamper was amazing thank you, really gave us the best Christmas dinner and saved Christmas’.
‘What with everything changing regarding benefits | have been struggling financially the hamper meant | didn’t have to worry about Christmas dinner as | was not due money till end of December. All of the items were brilliant quality, sausages were brilliant, everything was in there, it was very important to me to be thought of as part of this, thank you’. Two families who received Christmas hampers 10
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Other User Groups
Youth Organisations that run from the Youth Centre:
Splice a group that provides weekly youth activities for young people with additional needs.
Career Connect are based within the Centre giving support to school leavers looking for employment and training opportunities.
Norris Green Community Alliance run an after school club each evening, working with the younger age group. This has worked extremely well as it is an easy transition to our youth sessions. Thank You Without the continued support of our funders we would not be able to deliver our much needed service. Thank you very much to: Local Councillors, Liverpool City Council, Local Neighbourhood Fund, MPAC, HAF, LCVS, Cobalt, MyClubmoor, Postcode Lottery, Merseyside Police, John Moores Foundation and various donations from other organisations and individuals. This funding enabled us to help, support and guide our young people, families and the community.
Thank You
The funding has been invaluable to the Centre as it has given us the opportunity to strengthen the community and address their needs and welfare.
A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who continually strive to make the Centre a safe setting for all young people to develop and grow, and also for their hard work and commitment in sustaining the success of the Centre.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total income in the year was £137,739 (2024:£168,135) of which £99,971 (2024:£115,681) related to funding for projects upon which restrictions are placed. Total expenditure in the year was £149,789 (2024: £150,884) leaving a deficit for the year of £12,050 (2024 surplus: £17,251).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees regularly review the organisation’s reserves. The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets, “free reserves”, held by the charity should be at a level to cover redundancy costs and allow it to continue its activities for 3 months should no further funding be received. At present the unrestricted funds reach this target level but the trustees still aim to make people aware of the need to help the centre with donations and also build on activities, expand room hire, hold in-house fundraising events, car boot sales and coffee mornings.
Plans for Future Periods
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@ Funding strategies are primarily at the forefront.
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@ Daytime/weekend activities to be established.
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Continue to educate young people on the alternatives to violence and about the consequences of crime and how to avoid it.
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@ Maintain links with the local community police and agencies.
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@ Continue developing programmes which address young people’s mental health.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES For the year ended 31 March 2025
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial period that give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its income and expenditure for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Directors are required to:
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e select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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e make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
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® prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue as a going concern;
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° state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departure disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The directors are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure that the financial accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By Order of the Board
lan Johnson - Chair
Date: IG. 08-2e2zS
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION TO THE MEMBERS OF NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee)
| report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 14 to 22. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees, who are also the directors of the company for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is required.
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It is my responsibility to: e examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, e to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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e — to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner’s report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning 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 statement below.
independent examiner's statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements: a. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act: and b. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with th requirements of the Charities Act PY ¢ accounting have not been met: or 2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn j understanding of the accounts fo be reached. In order to enable a proper
Signed: Oo FCN
Date... 2-0. — %-25
Name: Stephen Leonard BA, FCCA Counting For Communities Ltd 16 Holmwood Drive, Liverpool, L37 1PQ
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) For the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| funds | funds | funds | funds | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | e | |
| INCOMING RESOURCES | |||||
| Incoming & endowments from: | |||||
| Donations and legacies | 2 | 3,264 | - | 3,264 | 625 |
| Charitable activities | 3 | 800 | 99,971 | 100,771 | 127,206 |
| Other trading activities | 4 | 33,379 | - | 33,379 | 40,099 |
| investments | 5 | 325 | - | 325 | 205 |
| Total income | 37,768 | 99,971 | 137,739 | 168,135 | |
| RESOURCES EXPENDED | |||||
| Expenditure on: | |||||
| Raising funds | 6 | - | - | - | - |
| Charitable activities | 7 | 42,117 | 107,672 | 149,789 | 150,884 |
| Total expenditure | 8 | 42,117 | 107,672 | 149,789 | 150,884 |
| Netincome / (expenditure) forthe year before transfers |
(4,349) | (7,701) | (12,050) | 47,251 | |
| Transfer between funds | 17 | (17) | “ | < | |
| Net income / (expenditure) for the year | (4,332) | (7,718) | (12,050) | 17,251 | |
| RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS | |||||
| Total funds brought forward | 14 | 78,850 | 44,600 | 123,450 | 106,199 |
| TOTALFUNDSCARRIEDFORWARD | 74,518 | 36,882 | 111,400 | 123,450 |
There are no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds for the above two financial years. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) BALANCE SHEET At 31 March 2025 Registration Number: 02012466
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| Note | £ | £ | £ | g | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||||
| Tangible assets | 10 | 2,620 | - | 2,620 | 3,083 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||||
| Debtors | 11 | 1,335 | - | 1,335 | 1,937 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 12 | 71,525 | 36,882 | 108,407 | 119,361 |
| 72,860 | 36,882 | 109,742 | 121,298 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 13 | (962) | - | (962) | (931) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 71,898 | 36,882 | 108,780 | 120,367 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES |
74,518 | 36,882 | 111,400 | 123,450 | |
| FUNDS | 14 | ||||
| Unrestricted funds | 74,518 | 78,850 | |||
| Restricted funds | 36,882 | 44,600 | |||
| TOTALFUNDS | 111,400 | 123,450 |
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
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Directors’ responsibilities e The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
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e The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and preparation of accounts.
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e These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by: lanPeJohnsonACE ol DateBE LOTS oc
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025
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- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting convention
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared under the historical cost convention, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities’ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). The charity has taken advantage of the disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102, the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity and monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Going Concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
Income
Incoming recognition
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
incoming Resources with Related Expenditure
Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the resource.
Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants
This is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.
Investment Income
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Liability Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure.
Governance Costs
These include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
Grants and Performance Conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of service output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specific service or output.
Grants payable without Performance Conditions
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity.
Fixed assets and depreciation
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. The following rates and methods are used:
Fixtures & Fittings
- 15% reducing balance
All equipment, fixtures and fittings with an original cost of less than £1,000, are written off in the year in which the expenditure was incurred on the basis that due to the nature of the company’s activities, there is no expectation that the cost of the assets will be recovered in the way of future revenues.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities and is not registered for VAT. As a registered charity the company benefits from rates relief.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds - can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds - can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| 2 | Donations and legacies | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Other donations | 3,264 | - | 3,264 | 625 | |
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| 3 | Charitable activities | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total |
| Grants | |||||
| Youth & Play Grant | - | 20,110 | 20,110 | 13,148 | |
| MPAC | - | 1,682 | 1,682 | 8,995 | |
| Local Neighbourhood Fund | - | 6,998 | 6,998 | 7,492 | |
| HAF - SUMMER | - | 12,999 | 12,999 | 13,000 | |
| HAF - WINTER | - | 3,000 | 3,000 | 2,959 | |
| HAF - EASTER | - | 3,250 | 3,250 | 3,499 | |
| LCC - Sessional Staff | - | 14,382 | 14,382 | 18,969 | |
| LCC - NG Provider | - | 6,600 | 6,600 | 12,432 | |
| John Moores Foundation | - | 10,000 | 10,000 | - | |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 20,950 | 20,950 | - | |
| Community Foundation Lancs | - | - | - | 5,000 | |
| AwardsFor All | - | - | - | 10,000 | |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | - | - | - | 15,000 | |
| LCVS - Skelton Charity | - | - | - | 1,562 | |
| LCVS - CIF grant | - | - | - | 3,625 | |
| Your Edge | ” | - | - | 3,600 | |
| LCVS - Peer mentor project | - | - | - | 2,725 | |
| Family Hub Fund | “ | - | - | 2,500 | |
| Big Help | - | - | - | 1,000 | |
| West Derby Waste Lands | - | - | - | 1,200 | |
| Other | 800 | - | 800 | 500 | |
| 800 | 99,971 | 100,771 | 127,206 | ||
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| 4 | Other trading activities | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Activities Income | 230 | - | 230 | 199 | |
| Room Hire | 33,149 | - | 33,149 | 39,900 | |
| 33,379 | - | 33,379 | 40,099 |
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| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| 5 | Investments | £ | 7a | £ | 3 |
| Bank interest receivable | 325 | - | 325 | 205 | |
| 325 | - | 325 | 205 | ||
| RESOURCES | RESOURCES EXPENDED | 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 |
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| 6 =Raising | Raising funds | Ee | £ | £ | £ |
| Other | - | - | - | - | |
| 2025 | 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | ||
| 7 | Charitable activities | £ | £ | £ | £ |
| Staff salary costs | 7,119 | 79,712 | 86,831 | 81,563 | |
| Utilities | 11,831 | 4,916 | 16,747 | 17,434 | |
| Rent & Rates | 1,380 | - | 1,380 | 1,416 | |
| Insurance | 6,114 | - | 6,114 | 5,798 | |
| Telephone & Internet | 2,210 | - | 2,210 | 2,249 | |
| Repairs, Maintenance, Alarms | 3,549 | 10 | 3,559 | 7,671 | |
| Training | 428 | - | 428 | 254 | |
| Equipment | 3,997 | 5,169 | 9,166 | 4,728 | |
| Travel | 17 | 72 | 89 | 152 | |
| Activities, trips & residentials | 189 | 7,705 | 7,894 | 11,761 | |
| Food purchases | 317 | 7,821 | 8,138 | 10,467 | |
| Payroll fee | 336 | 372 | 708 | 606 | |
| Depreciation | 463 | - | 463 | 545 | |
| Subscriptions & licences | 1,012 | 114 | 1,126 | 926 | |
| Volunteer expenses | - | 20 | 20 | 30 | |
| Other costs | 2,260 | 1,761 | 4,021 | 4,429 | |
| Governance | 895 | - | 895 | 855 | |
| 42,117 | (107,672 | ~—«*149,789 | 150,884 |
RESOURCES EXPENDED
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Direct | Support & | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charitable | Governance | |||
| Note | Expenditure | Costs | Total | |
| 8 | Analysis ofexpenditure | £ | £ | £ |
| Total expenditure in 2025 | 115,118 | 34,671 | 149,789 | |
| Total expenditure in 2024 | 117,152 | 33,732 | 150,884 | |
| Analysed as follows: | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Direct Charitable Expenditure | £ | £ | ||
| Staffsalary costs | 60,840 | 56,544 | ||
| Utilities | 16,747 | 17,434 | ||
| Rent & Rates | 1,380 | 1,416 | ||
| Insurance | 6,114 | 5,798 | ||
| Repairs, Maintenance, Alarms | 3,559 | 7,671 | ||
| Equipment | 9,166 | 4,728 | ||
| Travel | 89 | 152 | ||
| Payroll fee | 708 | 606 | ||
| Depreciation | 463 | 545 | ||
| Activities, trips & residentials | 7,894 | 11,761 | ||
| Volunteer expenses | 20 | 30 | ||
| Food purchases | 8,138 | 10,467 | ||
| 115,118 | 117,152 | |||
| Support & Governance Costs | ||||
| Staff salary costs | 25,991 | 25,019 | ||
| Telephone & Internet | 2,210 | 2,249 | ||
| Training | 428 | 254 | ||
| Subscriptions & licences | 1,126 | 926 | ||
| Other costs | 4,021 | 4,429 | ||
| Governance | 895 | 855 | ||
| 34,671 | 33,732 | |||
| Fees for examination of the accounts | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Included in Governance costs | £ | £ | ||
| Independentexaminer'sfees | 895 | 855 |
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| Note | 2025 | 2024 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Staff Costsand Employees | £ | g | |
| Wages and salaries | 83,487 | 78,866 | ||
| Social security costs | 1,514 | 885 | ||
| Pensions | 1,830 | 1,812 | ||
| 86,831 | 81,563 | |||
| No employee earned £60,000 or more during the year. | ||||
| The average number of full time equivalent | 2025 | 2024 | ||
| employees during the year was : |
4 | 4 | ||
| aa | a | |||
| 10 | Fixed Assets | Fixtures & | ||
| Fittings | Total | |||
| Cost | = | £ | ||
| At 1 April 2024 | 63,839 | 63,839 | ||
| Disposals | - | - | ||
| Additions At31 March 2025 |
- 63,8389 |
~——s«i | - 3,839 |
|
| Depreciation | ||||
| At 1 April 2024 | 60,756 | 60,756 | ||
| On Disposals | - | - | ||
| Charge for year | 463 | 463 | ||
| At 31 March 2025 | 61,219 | 61,219 | ||
| Net Book Value | ||||
| At 31 March 2025 | 2,620 | 2,620 | ||
| At 31 March 2024 | 3,083 | 3,083 | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| 11 | Debtors | £ | £ | |
| Prepayments | 1,335 | 1,937 | ||
| 1,335 | 1,937 | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| 12 | Cash at bank and in hand | £ | £ | |
| Current account | 86,114 | 97,394 | ||
| Deposit account | 22,293 | 21,967 | ||
| 108,407 | 119,361 | |||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| 13 | Creditors : amounts falling due within one year |
£ | £ | |
| Trade creditors | “ | . | ||
| Accruals | 962 | 931 | ||
| 962 | 931 |
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NORRIS GREEN YOUTH CENTRE LIMITED (Limited by Guarantee) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED For the year ended 31 March 2025
| Note | Balance at | Transfers | Balance at | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Movement in Funds | 31 March | Incoming | Resources | between | 31 March |
| 2024 | Resources | Expended | Funds | 2025 | ||
| Unrestricted Funds General Fund |
£ £ ~~ 78,85037,768(42,117) |
£ (42,117)£417 |
gE £417 |
£ +74,518 |
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| Restricted Funds | ||||||
| LCC (Winter Activities) | 766 | - | (766) | - | - | |
| MPAC | 2,789 | 1,682 | (4,471) | - | - | |
| LCC Mayoral Neighbourhood Fund | 2,222 | - | (2,222) | - | - | |
| Community Foundation High Sheriff | 724 | - | (724) | - | - | |
| LCC - Sessional Staff | 9,178 | 14,382 | (13,534) | - | 10,026 | |
| John Moores Foundation | - | 10,000 | (3,345) | - | 6,655 | |
| Youth & Play Grant | - | 20,110 | (20,110) | - | - | |
| Local Neighbourhood Fund | 2,250 | 6,998 | (4,883) | - | 4,365 | |
| HAF -SUMMER | - | 12,999 | (12,999) | - | - | |
| HAF - WINTER | - | 3,000 | (2,983) | (17) | - | |
| HAF - EASTER | 2,977 | 3,250 | (3,976) | - | 2,251 | |
| LCC - NG Provider | - | 6,600 | (6,600) | - | - | |
| Community Foundation Lancs | 1,674 | - | (1,674) | - | - | |
| Awards For All | 9,000 | - | (9,000) | - | ~ | |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | 13,020 | - | (13,020) | - | “ | |
| Postcode Lottery | - | 20,950 | (7,365) | - | 13,585 | |
| Restricted Funds | 44,600 | 99,971 | (107,672) | (17) | 36,882 | |
| TotalFunds | 123,450 | 137,739 | (149,789) | - | 111,400 |
15 Trustees’ Remuneration and Benefits
There was no directors’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024
16 Trustees’ Expenses
There was no directors' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024
17 Capital Commitments
The company had no capital commitments at 31 March 2025 (2024: None) either contracted for or authorised by the directors but not contracted for.
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