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2024/25 GROUNDWORKYORKSHIRE CHANGING PLACES CHANGING LIVES Annual Report and Financial Statements nDHir: I Gn)undworkYotkshire Limited Charity re8istrabon no. 519846 Compw re8istration 2202681 Registeredoffi¢e: Environment & Business Centre, Meth Rees Avenue, Leeds LS27 95L

CONTENTS Contents About Groundwork Yorkshire Chair's Ststement Governance Objectives and Public Benefit Strategic Report for the Year Ending 31 March 2025, comprising: Performance Overview Sustainable Development Report Equity Diversity & Inclusion Our Plans for the Future Financial Performance Principal Risks and Uncertainties Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities 15. 15. 16. 19. 21. 23. 24. Independent Auditor'5 Report to the Members of Groundwork Yorkshire Ltd 28. ststement of Financial Activities 29. Charity Balance Sheet 30. Consolidated Cash Flow Ststement 32. Notes forming part of the financial ststements 52. Advisors 53. The Board of Trustees

ABOUT GROUNDWORK YORKSHIRE About Groundwork Yorkshire Groundwork supports practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places and nature thrive. We believe that working with local communities and businesses to help them build their capacity and resilience is vital if we are to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to better work 2nd healthier, happier lives. What this means in practice is., helping people get job5 and supporting the growth of the green economy. reducing the waste of energy, food and water. creating and maintaining biodiverse, accessible green spaces. supporting businesses to be more successful and responsible. and empowering communities to take action to improve their health and wellbeing and the local and global environment. The way we work: connects people with each other, with opportunity and with nature

builds knowledge and confidence so that people feel more in control of their future delivers social, economic and environmental outcomes in an integrated way We work with people who are facing multiple challenges and in places that are13cking social infrastructure and economic opportunities. Many of the places we prioritise are also increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events. We have four decades, experience of building partnerships to address these challenges in three connected ways. We help people improve their prospects - increasing confidence, skills, wellbeing and employability and helping those out of work find jobs in the green economy We help people create better places - making communities greener, healthier and better prepared for the future and enabling people to work together to bring about change in their local area We help people protect the planet - supporting people and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint, cut waste and t2ke practical action to combat the climate and nature emergencies Groundwork Yorkshire is registered as a company and charity and is a member of the Federation of Groundwork Trusts. This report outlines theactivity, prioritiesand financial position of Groundworkyorkshire and how itcontributes to Groundwork's collective achievements 2nd impact.

CHAIR'S STATEMENT Chair's Statement Groundwork grew from a time of social and economic crisis in the late 1970s and early 1980s. While much has changed over the last forty years. many of the issues we have been wrestling with remain: restoring pride of place and a sense of community. tackling climate change. working with unemployed people to improve their life chances or supporting individuals and communities with the multiple challenges of the current cost of living crisis. I became Chairman of Groundwork Yorkshire in December 2023, having served on the Board for a number of years. Throughout my involvement with Groundworl I've been proud to see how Groundwork Yorkshire has stepped up to support communities through current times of crisis. Even in these most challenging of times our team continues to rise to the challenge of delivering ever more innovative solutions and support to the communities we serve. This report highlights some of what Groundwork Yorkshire has achieved in the last year. In the coming year we will be supporting a number of our local authority partners as they strive to make the most of the opportunities and initiatives designed to help build pride in place. We will also, as we always have. work with individuals and communities to grow human capital and build community resilience. On behalf of the Trustees, I would like to thank our great team for their passion, creativity and commitment to the work that we do and to our beneficiaries. We are, of course, extremely grateful to our many partners, funders and supporters and to all of those who participate in our projects. Without their dedication and support, we would not be able to make a difference in our local communities. A special thanks also to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time so generously to our charitsble causes, as Board and Committee Members, and also those from businesses, schools an community groups who are actively involved in our projects on the ground. Antony Nelson, Chair - 10 November 2025

GOVERNANCE Governance How we are organised and governed Groundwork Yorkshire is a charityand a company limited by guarantee th2t was formed in 2021 following a merger between Groundwork Leeds, Groundwork North Yorkshire and Groundwork Wakefield. The governing documents are its Memorandum and Articles of Association, which were last amended by resolution on 26 September 2023. Membership of Groundwork Yorkshire comprises Leeds City Council, North Yorkshire Council, Wakefield Metropolitan District Council and Groundwork UK. A membership agreement sets out our relationship with Groundwork UK The Board of Trustees are appointed accordance with the Charities Act 2011, and are also the directors of the company in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. Up to ten of our trustees are nominated by our Members, through their respective Local Partnership Groups. and 3 further ten trustees may be co-opted by the Board on accountof their skills, experience or networks. Our trustees are responsible for ensuring Groundwork Yorkshire is managed effectively and efficiently with appropriate systems, processes and policies governing our financial management, our assets and our responsibilities to our staff, volunteers and beneficiaries. Trustees pay particular attention to our responsibilities in respect of health and safety, safeguarding, data protection and information management, and equity, diversity and inclusion acr055 our organisation. The work of the Board is supported by tssub-committees:

Business Development Committee- responsible for overseeing business development opportunities, areas for programme expansion and growth, and potential new opportunities. Finance Committee - overseeingthe financial management of Groundwork Yorkshire, reviewing the Annual Report & Financial Statements and leading on the audit and risk management Govemance & Compliance Committee- responsible for overseeing govemance and compliance functions, specifically, Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Information Management and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. HR Committee- overseeing our HR procesw and policies. Local Partnership Groups -a local focus in Leeds, Wakefield and North Yorkshire that brings together local interests to oversee activity in each area.

GOVERNANCE Groundwork Yorkshire's Senior Management Team is led by the Executive Director and includes senior staff members responsible forfinancial managementand resources and programme delivery. This team operates through delegated powers outlined in our financial regulations and provides regular reports on financial and operational performance and risk management. Relationships within Groundwork Groundwork is a federation of independent charities, each working under a common brand to a common strategy. This strategy sets the direction, milestones and tsrgets which influence operational decision-making across all parts of Groundwork and against which executives hold each other to account. Within this strategic framework we rnake our own decisions about the project work we develop and deliver. The federation strategy supports our local decision-making by focusing on those areas of development and delivery where there is a need or an opportunity for Groundwork to act collectively in order to achieve maximum benefit for the communities it serves. We work closely with our national and regional Groundwork partners. This helps us collaborate to share expertise and amplify our voice and the work we do so we reach more communities. Our work locally reflects the national mission and vision and we are proud to have shaped this through our membership of Groundwork UK. We work closely with our fellow Trusts. Groundwork Cheshire, L2nc2shire & Merseyside" Groundwork North East & Cumbri2" Groundwork South & North Tyneside and Groundwork Greater Manchester to collaborate and share good practice to maximise service delivery. This approach allows us to present ourselves at the appropriate scale with partners. Our shared vision is to create a vibrant and sustsinable Groundwork delivering more impact to the communities we serve across the North.

OBJEcfIvES AND PUBLIC BENEFIT Objectives and Public Benefit Groundwork Yorkshire's charitable objectives were set down in its Memorandum of Association and were adopted in January 2021 and last amended in September 2023. They commit us to: 1. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment in the Area. 2. To provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for those living in or working in or resorting to the Area. 3. To advance public education in environmental matters and of the ways of better conserving, protecting and improving the same wheresoever. 4. To promote for the public benefit, urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation within the Area by all or any of the following means: al the relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit. b) the relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit including assistsnce to find employment. cl the advancement of education, training or re-training particularly amongst unemployed people and providing unemployed people with work experience" d) the provision of financial assistance, technical assistance, business advice or consultancy in order to provide training and employment opportunities for unemployed people in cases of financial or other charitable need through help: in setting up their own businesses" or li. to existing businesses. e) the creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of work space. buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms- the provision of housing for those who are in conditions of need and the improvement of housing in the public sector or in charitable ownership provided that such power shall not extend to relieving any local authorities or other bodies of a statutory duty to provide or improve housing" g) the maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities, including the provision of routeways such as footpaths and cycleways and access to main transport routes. h) the preservation of buildings or sltes of historic or architectural importance. i) the provision or a5SiStance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, poverty or social and economic circumstsnces, have need of such facilities. }} the protection or conservation of the environment, including the reclamation of derelict land for use as open space;

OBJEcfIvES AND PUBUC BENEFrr k) the provision of public health facilities and childcare, including the provision of schemes to promote healthier lifestyles and creche facilities to increase the ability of parents to tske up employment; l) the promotion of public safety and prevention of crime, including the alleviation of anti- social behaviour" ml such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior written consent of the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales. 5. To promote sustainable development for the benefit of the public within the Area by-. a) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources., b) the relief .of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in socially and disadvantaged communities. c) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration. 6. To advance the education of the public in subjects relatingto sustainable development and the protection, enhancement and rehabilitation of the environment and to promote study and research in such subjects provided that the useful results of such study are disseminated to the public at large. 7. Sustainable development in this Article and in Article 2.5 above means "development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. 8. To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities within the Area in the direct furtherance of their objects {or any one of them) by the provision of information, advice and assistance in the establishment, administration and management of such charities including assistsnce of all type5 in connection with the raising and distribution of funds. 9. To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the voluntary sector for the benefit of the public by the provision of information, support and advice to local community-based groups anywhere in the Area. Groundwork Yorkshire's trustees have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the organisation's objectives and planningfuture activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the charitable objectives set out above. Further details about the impact of Groundwork Yorkshire's activities during 2024/25 can be found on the following pages.

STRATEGIC REPORT Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31st March 2025 The B02rd of Trustees presents its report for the year ended 31 March 2025. Performance overview The UK remains one of the richest nations in the world yet many people in many communities face significant hardship. Indicators about the impact of the pandemic indicate a heightening of inequalities. Uncertsinty around potential reductions in public spending and possible increases in unemployment, the cost-of-living crisis and other economic and social factors will present multiple new challenges to communities already under stress. Groundwork was founded at a time of political. social and economic challenge as an experiment to help communities cope with change and work together to make their lives and neighbourhoods better. That experience and that spirit of enterprise and innovation have never been more needed. What drives us is the recognition that in every community - however disadvantsged - there are deep reserves of pride in the local area and people with the passion and ideas to improve their circumstsnces and surroundings. Groundwork exists to harness that pride and unlock that passion through services, projects and programmes that change people's lives now but also m2ke our communities more resilient for the future. We know that the multiple challenges faced by many people before the pandemic have in many ways increased obviously so for those living in isolation or with significant health issues in communities with few facilities and limited employment prospects. The way we go about our work is informed by our commitment to 'the Groundwork approach, as set out in the Federation strategy:

We work where there is the most need and we can have most impact We listen to local voices and empower people We embed equity and inclusion in everything we do We learn from local practice to influence wider change We are collaborative and innovative We are environmental exemplars

STRATEGIC REPORT Activity Highlights This year, we have made a difference to the lives of people living in Yorkshire, working with businesses, schools and local communities. Our full range of activities are showcased on our website and social media channels. We are particularly proud of the following achievements: Improving people's prospects Alternative Curriculum Groundwork Yorkshire secured funding from North Yorkshire Council UKSPF to deliver six- week sessions to five Secondary Schools in North Yorkshire and one Pupil Referral Unit. We began in September 2024 and completed in February 2025. Over six weeks our qualified horticulture tutor worked with groups of up to seven young people on their school site to develop and enhance existing green space. During this time, they learnt a wide r2nge of landscaping skills as well as appropriate use of equipment. In addition, soft skills around working as a team, taking a lead, negotiating, planning, time keeping were also learnt. All the young people completed their NOCN Level l Horticulture Certificate assessments. As part of UKSPF we embedded carbon literacy and careers around green skills. The Alternative Curriculum programme is now in its 4th year and continues to deliver significant impact to the young people in terms of their behaviour, attendance, and attainment. All our feedback states the difference that has been noted and their engagement in school. Creating better places Green Doctor The Green Doctor service significantly increased in size during the year, both in terms of the number of people we are now supporting 2nd also the services delivered by the team. We secured significant new funding from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero, Cadent Foundation and British Gas which allowed us to increase the team size to meet growing demand and targets. As a result, we were able to deliver over 4,000 Green Doctor visits across Yorkshire: Leeds 2,229 Bradford 571 Kirklees 308 Sheffield 267 Calderdale 263 Rotherham 166 Wakefield 147 Barnsley 103 Hull & East Yorks 88 North Yorks 27 Doncaster 18 New work included:

A pilot project funded through Cadent Innovation fund, surveying damp/ mould in 100 homes and providing landlords with options of how to remove. This pilot was delivered in South Yorkshire in partnership with Groundwork 5 Counties. Delivering Energy Assessments for Community Buildings: 16 through Groundwork UK'S national programme. 12 funded through NGN" and 5 through Third Sector Leaders Kirklees.

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We have a150 delivered 2 Energy Performance Certificates for Community buildings paid for by the organisations. We have delivered ESOL specific workshops funded through NPG to ensure we can reach communities for whom English is their second language. We secured funding to launch Green Doctor delivery in Hull which started during the winter. Delivery achievements in the year 4,605 Referrals received into the service 4,187 households assisted to reduce fuel poverty £289,979 total savings 247 heating and insulation referrals 869 referrals about damp and mould £10,705 saved on water bills £89,931 of energy vouchers issued to 947 households 1,504 households provided with Retrofit advice 533 Retrofit assessments completed 355 Energy Performance Certificates completed 458 funded measures installed following Retrofit Assessment 204 properties reconnected to gas following referral and having boiler/cooker replacements Blue Influencers The Blue Badgers from Rotherham O ortunities Colle e (ROC} have been 'badgering for better blue space access,, as part of Groundwork's Blue Influencer programme. The group are based at Ulley reservoir, near Rotherham where ROC run a café, building employability opportunities for students. The Blue Badgers believe in more accessible blue spaces. Their mobility and sensory needs limit how they connect with nature. They want to make Ulley an example of a disability-friendly nature park. The group's main focus is creating 2n accessible wildlife viewing p12tform, with easy-to-read signs, sensory packs, 'talking tins,, and opportunities for investigation and play. Working with the Cafe, the group want this project to enhance the visibility of people with different brains and bodies. and spark conversations around living with disability- So far, the Blue Badgers have explored relationships with blue spaces, applied for £5,000 funding and made bamboo litter pickers and willow wreaths (cut from the reservoir edge). Their next jobs are to paint the viewing platfom, build wildlife boxes, install signage and benches and enhance pathing. The Blue Badgers want this project to serve as a 'blue' print and inspire similar project5 elsewhere. They look forward to holding an open day for locals and doing tours with the Cafe.

srRATEGIC REPORT 10. Summer Programmes During the summer, our team delivered our largest summer holiday programme to date. three HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programmes in South Leeds, one in Wakefield and our first OWL (Outdoor Woodland Learning) programme in Wakefield. Goole Go Wild ran at West Park and OWL session5 were delivered at Selby Town Park. Go Wild, Healthy Holidays, Leeds 1,440 places were available for children in Morley, East Ardsley and Rothwell. Children experienced a sunny holiday with daily opportunities to cook healthy nutritious meals which they enjoyed together developing skills and knowledge. They were physically active taking part in walks, football, tennis, live Hungry Hippo games and foot golf. All three cohorts were able to visit Lotherton Hall and benefit from guided tours of the animal and bird enclosures and the house. Go Wild, Healthy Holidays, Wakefield This was our first time accessing HAF funding via Wakefield Council to deliver in Wakefield. Originally planned to deliver across Fryston and Frickley Country Parks, we were asked by Wakefield Council if we could source a venue in the South Kirkby community which had a gap in provision. Eight days of provision were delivered at South Kirkby Colliery Cricket Club, followed by eight days at Fryston Country Trails, at the Ranger's community centre. Like the Leeds model, children took part each day in the preparation and cooking of the meals they ate together with leftovers being taken home. Children participated in a wide range of sporting, crafting activities and a cohort from each venue had a trip to the Yorkshire Dales National Park for a guided walk which was funded by the National Park. Only one child had previously vi51ted. After the trips, we received this quote from Ruth at the National Park "We were all commenting on how amazing you both were with your group, and what a lovely rapport you had with them. And how curious and interested they were. And therefore, what a lovely day we'd had. So, thank you Outdoor Woodland Learning, Wakefield The Outdoor Woodland Learning (OWL) programme is a component of the broader °Climate Action in Country Parks. project. Funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Wakefield Council, and distributed through NOVA, the third-sector framework for the Wakefield district, the project comprise5 four key strands which are being delivered across 2024:

Walking and cycling: Guided tours in Fryston and Frickley Country Parks, led by Groundwork's qualified experts. Outdoor Woodland Learning.. sessions for families connecting with nature and

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Path Restoration: A dilapidated woodland path in Fryston Country Park is to be reinstated to improve accessibility and enhance the park's offerings. Habitat Creation: The Morley Shed has been commissioned to make 8 different habitat boxes, 85 units in total which will be installed by the Ranger team in Sept/October to increase biodiversity. The OWL sessions were delivered in Fryston and Frickley Country Parks. 24 sessions were held in total, 12 in each park Sessions were led by a member of the communities, team who has also been a ranger on the sites and knows all they have to offer. Sessions were marketed to local families. free to attend, two hours each on a turn up basis. A wide range of nature-based learning activities were offered, enabling families to learn together outdoors, connect with nature, each other and most importantly have funl Activities included: pond dipping where newts and water scorpions were found nature crowns, completed with materials found on walks around the park minibeast hunts and den building creating minibeast hotels which were then filled with materials found together then taken home Goole Go Wild Goole Go Wild is now in its third year of delivery, offering a mix of free and paid-for places. Feedback from working parents was resounding in terms of need for provision of this sort. Parents contacted us right from the start of 2025 to ask when enrolment for this year would open. When it did in mid-july, we opened at 10am and all 30 places were filled by Ipm. A waiting list was put into place and many parents signed up to that too. The programme is structured to ensure that children learn about the environment and nature, are learning a range of life skills, are active and within this scheme focussing on mental and physical health, as well. of course having fun, building confidence and making new friends. This is an excellent transitional scheme too for children moving schools. Having a wide range of external providers SUPPOrting Goole Go Wild has been fantastic again this year. This scheme has really enabled children who would not usually be outdoors over the summer to participate in a variety of outdoor activities. They have been completing a sport, environmental and art activity everyday day with a daily focus on health and food. They have benefitted from wellbeing activities at the end of each day, such as mindfulness, colouring and positive self-talk, Yoga etc. Being outdoors with other children has also supported their social development. Splitting

STRATEGIC REPORT 12. the children into groups worked well. We also mixed the staff around, so they had the chance to meet different children and work with one another. Summer Programme Statistics

2,600 places available 100 sessions 959 attendees Protecting the planet WYCA Retrofit Engagement programme The programme aimed to stimulate interest and engagement in retrofit in hard-to-reach group5 by offering advice/help in a community setting. The programme targeted the traditional hard to reach group5 of.. Properties EPC D or below, Private rented, Hard to treat homes/ Pre 1919 properties, ESOL speakers, Off gas properties. Through our engagement activity in local communities across West Yorkshire we achieved the following: 1250 unique contacts 140 installations of small measures 3 large measures 29 community champions trained so far Groundwork 's DESNZ funded Retrofit research programme Groundwork developed a bespoke retrofit assessment for wider use than the current industry standard PAS2035 retrofit offering targeting the same groups as the WYCA Retrofit Engagement programme. Across Yorkshire we achieved the following: 175 beneficiaries participated in research we ran with Leeds Beckett University Gained additional funding from Northern Powergrid 200 beneficiaries total engaged and received retrofit assessments Demand exceeded, there is considerable interest frorn home owners to learn about retrofitting their homes. 3 full ECO funded projects completed, with properties receiving measures, which has created follow on funding. New bespoke model can be used acr05S tenure and income groups. Biodiversity net gain Across the globe we are in the middle of a biodiversity crisis due to the rapid decline in a very large number of species and habitats. In response the Govemment passed the Environment Act which has made it compulsory for all new planning applications to demonstrate a 10%

srRATEGIC REPORT 13. biodiversity net gain IBNGI. The IO% gain can be on or off-site, and developers are allowed to buy BNG credits to meet their obligations. Leeds City Council has commissioned Groundwork to produce a baseline BNG audit of all their 65 community parks. Groundwork enlisted the expertise of Evergreen Ecology to carry out an initial feasibility study and subsequently a baseline assessment and habitat condition assessment of 52 parks. This helped the Council to understand the potential of their greenspace assets for habitat banking and biodiversity enhancements. Leeds is looking into the possibility of offering some of their greenspace assets as BNG credits to help with future maintenance of their parks, particularly woodland and meadow creation. This ha5 opened up a new area of business for Groundwork'5 landscape architects and Evergreen Ecology, and we are working together on several projects. This offer is particularly attractive for architects who prefer the one stop shop approach to supply all their landscape design, ecology and arboriculture needs for planning applications centrally through Groundwork. Ilkley Water Butts Programme We worked in partnership with Yorkshire Water to deliver an innovative water management programme installing leaky water butts. The initiative helps to slow the flow of water from domestic properties after rainfall, as part of a larger programme of measures to prevent spillages in the Ilkley area. Typically, water butts are installed to capture rain running off roofs, to allow gardeners to Save water for use during dry spells. The water butts that have been installed in selected areas of Ilkley, Addingham and Ben Rhydding still fulfil this function, but critically are also designed to slowly release some of the captured water, providing capacity to hold fresh rainfall and reduce the likelihood of the wastewater system from becoming overwhelmed. The 150 free water butts have been provided to households in areas where water monitoring can evidence the impact that capturing this water has on the system. Three different leaky water butts configurations have been installed. ranging from a hi-tec water butt that can be controlled remotely, allowing water to drain in the 24 hours prior to a rainfall event" through to simple leaky water butts that will gr3du311y drain down to 50% capacity over a few hours, with no remote monitoring; and also some that can be monitored remotely for their water levels only. These different configurations will allow cost benefit analysis to be undertaken to help to determine future options. In addition to supplying and installing the water-butt5, Groundwork'5 landscape architects have designed a rain garden to be created later in the year with pupils at Ashlands Primary School, as a demonstration of how larger volumes of water can be safely captured and allowed to filter into the ground. An education programme linked to the water cycle, water industry, water conservation and climate change will also be provided for the School.

srRATEGIC REPORT 14. OUR IMPACT IN 2024/25 £2,884,445 403 466 Grants distributed to over 350 community organisations via local and national partners Adults and young people supported into education, employment or training Days of volunteering valued at £45,137 979,067m' 3,006 190 Landscape improved, the size of 137 football pitches Nature-based solutions and actions to improve biodiversity Projects delivered, bringing benefits to the people of Yorkshire C02 £2,721,996 8,422 tonnes 7,047 Domestic utility bill savings of CO emissions saved, including over 8,000 tonnes from domestic properties People reported positive health or wellbein8 Outcomes

srRATEGIC REPORT 15. Sustainable Development Report Supporting practlC21 environmental action is core to our mission as a charity, and our strategy commits us to act as 'environment21 exemplars,. We continue to focus on three priorities:

Inspiring our staff to adopt more sustainable behaviours in the workplace and in the home. Reducing the carbon footprint of our operations as we work towards 'net zero,. Designing and managing programmes that deliver social and environmental benefits. Our first cohort of staff has been trained in carbon literacy. In common with the rest of the Groundwork federation, we have now established a baseline carbon footprint for our operations. Our action plan to reduce this focuses on maintaining low levels of transport-related emissions by making best use of technology and promoting sustainable travel and supporting staff to embed sustainability in their working arrangements. We recognise that, as 3 sm211 staff team, the greatest contribution we can make to sustainable development is through the programmes we develop and deliver. During the year our Green Doctors worked with 5,110 households to achieve £2.7m of utility bill savings which saved over 8,400 tonnes of CO2. Equity, diversity and inclusion As a federation, Groundwork has committed to ensuring it embeds good practice in relation to equity, diversity and inclusion in the way it manages its people and delivers its projects, programmes and services. To advance these discussions within Groundwork Yorkshire we have brought together an EDI working group to develop an action plan and lead wider colleague engagement. Groundwork Yorkshire is committed to being an inclusive organisation both in the work that we do and the people we employ. We are committed to encouraging equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and all areas of our activities. We aim to create an environment in which personal differences and the contributions of all individuals are recognised and valued, so that they feel respected and able to give their best. In common with Trusts across the federation we undertook two survey5 during 2024/25 intended to capture data about the diversity of our staff team and to generate views and feedback about the degree to which they view Groundwork Yorkshire as an inclusive employer. This showed that-. 53°A of our workforce is male, and 58% is aged over 45- 11.7% of respondents identified as an ethnic or national identity otherthan white British {this compares to 19.5% for the whole of England and Wales} 21°A of respondents reported having a disability or health condition. The most prevalent condition was a diagnosed mentsl health condition (by comparison the charity Scope reports that 19¥0 of working age adults in the UK have a disability) 97% of respondents felt that tr£yenioyed w￿<ing0rvoknnte￿ingWIthGrOundwOrk Yorkshire

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14% of respondents said they had experienced orwitnessed discrimination or harassment, although the majority of issues arose as a direct result of working with the general public. Groundwork Yorkshire's gender pay gap stands at minus 3.IOA {2024 9Yo), with female workers earning, on average, five pence per hour more than their male counterparts. We continue to address this by providing flexible working arrangements and prioritising internal development opportunities. Our plans for the future Improving people's prospects Our North Yorkshire & Learning service works with people of all ages, helping to develop their skills and confidence, overcoming barriers to participation, improving wellbeing, and providing a mix of accredited and non-accredited training. We work with a range of people, including those who 2re hardest to reach in terms of unemployability. During the year, we will: Provide a joined-up service across the Yorkshire and Humberside Region and develop provision with national organisations. Grow our adult learning and skills provision, particularly offering non-accredited tailored learning and paid for provision. Grow our adult employability programme, particularly for hard-to-reach groups and in line with the Government's key objective5. Boost digitsl skills, including offering the National Databank and household budgeting. Work with young people through our Alternative Curriculum programme for schools and to grow our Supported Internship offer across the region. Deliver our Green Skills training across the Region Grow our outdoor education services, including our Go Wild Summer holiday provision and Outdoor Woodland Learning activities across the region. Deliver a quality service that is flexible 2nd meets the needs of the funders and the learners, that is innovative, supportive and responsive. Achieve growth in our service, through increased revenue" the development of a broader subject offer" and through wider geographical coverage. Creating better places Our Communities Teams will deliver a wide range of environmental education and health and wellbeing projects to underseNed communities across Yorkshire. In West Yorkshire, we will: Manage Fryston, Frickley and Rabbit Ings Country Parks effectively, striking a balance between providing a home for a variety of wildlife and creating an enjoyable and safe place for communities to visit. Connect our children and young people with the natural world around them building knowledge and skills which will support them in adulthood. Develop our strategic role, working collaboratively with partners in key networks across the district including the Local Care Partnerships and the Leeds Community Anchor Network. Continue our grant administration supporting local organisations to secure funding which builds their capacity and sustainability. Support our adult communities by offering activities and opportunities which promote good health and positive wellbeing.

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Strengthening and grow Groundwork's operational activity. Ensuring the sustainability of Groundwork's existing initiatives including our community hubs at Springhead Park and The Shed. Working with people of all ages through projects that improve wellbeing, and address disadvantage. Increasing participation and volunteering across all our projects. Continuing to deliver environment213ctivities across our region to create and improve spaces for nature and people. Growing our strategic presence across our operational area by building on existing partnerships. Groundwork has been delivering our Green Doctor Energy Advice programme in Yorkshire since 2007, providing support to households at risk of fuel poverty across England & Wales. These are households who for the last few years have already been rnaking that choice to not heat their home properly, not top up their energy meter, just 50 they can feed themselves or their family. In the coming year, we will: Reduce energy bi115 through behavioural change Tackle water eff iciency 2nd correct usage and setup of heating controls Deal with billing and meter issues, and switching energy provider for a cheaper deal, Deal with energy complaints and debt issues and assisting them through to resolution, Prevent condensation, damp and consequent mould growth through behaviour advice Support onward referral to health and social care providers for the most vulnerable. Grow our Damp, mould, Condensation & Indoor Air Quality services to ensure they are sustsinable elements of Green Doctor. Grow the income secured from Energy Companies for the Green Doctor service. Grow the Green Doctor Service into new areas of Yorkshire. Protecting the planet Our Green Doctor Retrofit team works to ensure that Housing Associations, Landlords and Community Organisations can make improvements to their properties, which not only reduce costs but a150 reduce the carbon footprint of their properties. The team delivers PAS 2035 Retrofit contracts for Housing Associations and Local Authorities. Our success delivering a pilot awareness programme in 2024/25 has led to us being a key partner on the West Yorkshire Retrofit One Stop Shop. Over the next five years we will deliver an awareness raising campaign to promote Retrofit within communities and deliver Retrofit Assessments. We currently deliver around 400 Retrofit Assessments each year for housing associations and Local Authorities as well a5 a range of technical services such as SAP modelling, Air Tightness and ventilation testing, and all our work meets the PAS 2035 framework standards. We have also developed our expertise to provide the voluntary sector and small businesses with energy audits, advice and support and can provide non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates. This year, we Grow our capacity and reach for delivering Retrofit work across Yorkshire. Continue to grow our support for other Trusts across the Federation, to increase national capacity to deliver Retrofit contracts Establish ourselves as the leader for Retrofit delivery within the Third Sector

STRATEGIC REPORT 18. Our Landscape Design Team delivers a professional landscape design service that can take a project from inception through to sketch design, detailed design, planning application, and contractor procurement and implementation management. Our projects are often on public open space and developed in conjunction with our Communities Teams and can, where appropriate, be delivered by our in-house landscape contracting team. During the year, we will:

Continue to develop and sustain our Service Level Agreement relationship with Leeds City Council particularly with the Parks & Countryside and Regeneration teams. Develop our burgeoning relationship with City of Doncaster Council by successfully helping them deliver their Future Parks Programme and supporting them deliver several HLF bids. Develop our portfolio with the Environment Agency and develop our relationship with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust through their NFM programme. Expand our portfolio of work with TransPennine Express as their 'go to, landscape consultants in Yorkshire. Develop our climate resilience offer with Sustainable Drainage Systems design including rain gardens, air quality mitigation measures, woodland creation, Miyawaki forests, ecological landscape design and river valley restoration schemes, showcasing these Nature Based Solutions through the Oldham Urban Greening project. Develop our Biodiversity Net Gain offer to local authorities and landowners. All of our planning is designed to ensure we have the resilience and flexibility as an organisation to cope with a changing and challenging context while focusing on the development of new programmes of work that contribute to our mission and express our values. This will mean a greater variety of income sources, investment in our communications capabilities, effective and efficient performance on our portfolio of programmes and contracts, active management of our costs and assets and a continued commitment from our volunteer trustees to support and champion our work. Overall, in 2025/26, we aim to: Improve 300,000 square metres of publicly accessible land Deliver 12 projects addressing climate resilience and ten projects to address habitat and biodiversity105s Work with 150 children/young people on environmental and education projects Fund 60 VCS organisations via grant programmes Deliver 20 activities to communities on the country parks Support 700 people to make greener choices Support 350 Adults into Education, Training and Employment Support 100 Young People into Education, Training and Employment Help people gain 100 formal qualifications Provide 500 outdoor education places Support 3,500 fuel poor households Save clients £80,000 on their Utility bills Save 35 tonnes of carbon in domestic homes Provide 500 homes with Retrofit Assessments and/or Energy Performance Certificates Save 15 tonnes of C02e in non-domestic properties Work with 100 community organisations through the WYCA One Stop Shop

STRATEGIC REPORT 19. Financial performance Our net incoming resources for 2024/25 totslled £6,273,323 (2023/24 £6,003,129), with an unrestricted deficit of £11,884 {2023/24 2 surplus of £28,427). Our financial strategy has three clear and linked strands as follows: to minimise our overhead costs to ensure discretionary spending is focused on supporting front line delivery and generating more income to achieve an operating break-even to improve our financial strength to withstand unexpected challenges ahead and to invest in the capability we need to diversify our income streams and ensure the quality of our provision. Reserves In line with this financial strategy our trustees have agreed that we should aim to hold at least 3 months of operating costs (c £763,000 for Groundwork Yorkshire in 2024/25} in liquid reserve5. We believe this is appropriate for the following reasons: to absorb short term set-backs such as loss or delays in funding to provide the working capital required to finance retrospective programme funding which can result in considerable timing differences between expenditure and receipt of funds to cover the cost of investing in staff training and development to develop new and improved services for Groundwork to cover the cost of developing new services, such as improved communications, research and quality and business information systems to set aside funds for capital assets such as ICT equipment and for properly equipping our properties to provide funding to cover any unforeseen downturn in activity, allowing alternative activity to be generated and/or a planned down-sizing of our staff team. The above needs for reserves have to be balanced against the following factors: the need to be seen as a responsible charity by the Charity Commission, our partners and funders, our member Trusts within Groundwork and the communities we Serve the need to avoid the creation or retention of unnecessary surpluses for which there is no future planned requirement or that bear no relation to our charitable aims. The charity's level of free liquid reserves at the end of 2024/25 stands at £590,799, which represents net current assets less restricted funds and less designated funds expected to be used in the next financial year. We recognise that this is lower than our reserves target, and our financial strategy continues to focus on the effective management of cashflow and the generation of operating surpluses to improve our reserves position. At the end of the financial year, the charity's unrestricted reserves totalled £1,159.580 {2023/24: £302,648) and restricted reserves totalled £O12023/24: £900,000). Principal f unding sources M05t of our funding comes from public or private sector grants and contracts. Each main programme is structured and funded differently, as outlined below:

STRATEGIC REPORT 20. Our Design & Capital Programme - is supported by Leeds City Council, various Parish and Town Councils across the region. Tesco through their Bags of Help programme, Landfill Community Funding e.g. Veolia. National Lottery Community Fund and through various grass roots community groups, such as Friends of Gledhow Valley Woods. Our work in Communities is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund, Tesco, Comic Relief, the Land Trust, Leeds City Council, Leeds Community Foundation, and North Yorkshire Council. The main funder for our Lifelong Learning programme is Leeds City Council's Adult Learning service. Green Doctor and Green Doctor Retrofit are funded by Leed5 City Council, Bradford City Council, Kirklees Council, Care and Repair, Energy Redress, Groundwork UK, British Gas Trust, Northern Gas Networks & Northern Powergrid, Dyson and a range of housing partners. Expenditure on charitsble objectives In line with the objectives set in our strategy and our business plan, our expenditure in the year was directed towards the activities mentioned in the above report and summary. In the period to March 2025, Groundwork Yorkshire spent £5 million on charitable activities. £1.2 million was spent on our trading activities. Staff Remuneration Staff salaries are set by management, based on broad pay bands and market tested through recruitment. The salary of the Executive Director is determined by the Board. Events after the year end After the year ended 31st March 2025 but prior to the date of this report, Groundwork Yorkshire Limited was appointed and became the sole trustee of Leeman Road Millenium Green Trust {charity number: 1077557). At the date of appointment, the net assets of Leeman Road Millenium Trust were £492.828.

STRATEGIC REPORT 21. Principal risks and uncertainties The Board of Groundwork Yorkshire fully accepts its responsibilities under the Charity Commission's Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP) for ensuring that the major risks to which the charity is exposed are identified and reviewed, and that there are systems in place to mitigate them. Major risks are those that have a high probability of occurring and would, if they occurred, have a severe impact on either operational performance or achievement of purpose, or could damage Groundwork's reputation. Our Board of Trustees, through its delegated Committee structure, regularly monitors the development and operation of Groundwork Yorkshire's risk management process. The process, which operates as both a top-down and bottom-up mechanism, is designed to enable trustees to conclude whether the major risks to which the charity is exposed have been identified and reviewed, and that systems have been established to mitigate these risks. Our senior management team h2S, With support from trustees, undertaken the following: reviewed the main, high impact generic risks established a risk register of all the significant risks which might impact on our core purposes and key objectives established a bottom-up and top-down process of risk identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring for all likely risks produced a detailed annual report setting out the action designed to eradicate or mitigate the risks identif led Following review by Committee, a report is prepared for the Board identifying the major risks on which trustees should concentrate action at the highest level. The major areas of potential risk. for which we have active and specific mitigation strategies in place, are as follows:

The climate and nature crises will deepen, leading to further pressure on governments and businesses to demonstrate leadership and support practical action. The long tail of the Covid pandemic will continue to cause disruption and put pressure on public finances requiring ongoing flexibility and the need to operate within tight national and local spending plans. The future policy direction of the UK government is unclear. The gap between the plans and priorities of the UK government 2nd devolved administrations and mayors is likely to remain, and possibly grow, requiring a multi-faceted response to political positioning. The transition from EU Structural Funds to a new UK Shared Prosperity Fund is likely to lead to gaps in provision, but also new opportunities for more joined-up programmes of social and economic regeneration

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Poor delivery quality or the inappropriate use of funds undermining our reputation and compromising future business development or an unexpected withdrawal of fvnding from a major partner, for example due to failure to meet targets, or a significant clawback of funding as a result of programme audits A major personal incident (e.g. in relation to Health & Safety or Safeguarding) occurring on a project or non-compliance with data security requirements by our staff or subcontractors or our systems being affected by a significant cyber-attack. We recognise that risk management is an essential part of good business practice and an effective mechanism of good govemance. The B02rd is committed to ensuring that risk management processes are embedded throughout the organisation, and that these processes are used to help identify at an early-stage issues that affect performance or achievement of purpose. However, the Board recognises that a risk management System can only seek to manage rather than eliminate risk of failure. and that it should therefore be only one of the tools that the Board uses to provide effective control and man2gement of the administration of the charity.

STRATEGIC REPORT 23. Statement of trustees, responsibilities Our trustees are responsible for preparing Groundwork Yorkshire's Annual Report and Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting standards and applicable law). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied thatthey give 2 true and fairview of thestste of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparingthesefinancial statements, the trustees are required to: selectsuitable accounting policies and then applythem consistently makejudgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent

state whether applicable UKAccounting Standards have been followed, subjectto any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial ststements prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. Our trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are suff icient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytimethe financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial ststements comply with the Companies Act 2006. Theyare also responsible for safeguardingtheassets of the charity and taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities. These financial statements are published on our website in accordance with UK legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial ststements. The maintenance and integrity of the website 15 the responsibility of the trustees. The trustees, responsibility also extends to the ongoing integrity of the financial statements published. Disclosure of information by the trustees to the auditor Each of the trustees has confirmed that, so far as they are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which Groundwork Yorkshire's auditor is unaware, and that they have taken all the steps thattheyoughtto have taken as a trustee in orderto rnake themselves aware of any relevantaudit information and to establish that Groundwork Yorkshire's auditor is aware of that infor ion. Signed n behalf of the Board of Trustees Antony Nelson, Chair 10 November 2025

INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORT 24. Independent Auditor's Report to the Trustees of Groundwork Yorkshire Ltd Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Groundwork Yorkshire Limited (the 'parent charitable company,) and its subsidiaries {the 'group') for the year ended 31st March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements. including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements". give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and parent charitsble company's affairs as at 31st March 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice., and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Stand3rd5 on Auditing (UK) {ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the auditor responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and 2ppropri3te to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the group and parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are 3Uthorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 25. Other infonnation The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the IndependentAuditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial ststements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial ststements. our responsibility is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtsined in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements. we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial ststementS themselves. If. based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial Statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements. and the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit. we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and parent charitable company and its environment obtsined in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires US to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent charitable company. or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or the parent charitable company's financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made; or we have not received all the information and explanation5 we require for our audiL Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the Ststement of Trustees, Responsibilities. the trustee5 (who are also the directors of the parent charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial ststements that are free from material misststement, whether due to fraud or error.

INDEPENDENT AUDrroR'S REPORT 26. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the group and parent charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the group or parent charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material mi55tatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditor'5 report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a materi21 misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below: Irregularities, including fraud, are instsnces of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedure5 in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fr2ud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below., Based on our understsnding of the entity and industries in which it operates, we identified the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to health and safety, safeguarding, employments law and data protection. We a150 considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006, tax legislation and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement and how fraud might occur, including through discussions with the directors and discussions within our audit team planning meeting. We determined the principal risks were related to posting journal entries to manipulate profits. and management bias in accounting estimates. To address the risk of fraud through management bias and override of controls, we: Performed analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships. Identified and tested journal entries and identified any significant tran52Ctions that were unusual or outside the normal course of business. Investigated the rationale behind significant or unusual transactions. Challenged assumptions and judgements made by management in determining significant accounting estimates. In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we designed audit procedures which included, but were not limited to: Agreeing financial statements disclosures to underlying supporting documentation. Discussions with management of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. At the completion stage of the audit, the engagement partnerfs review included ensuring that the team had approached their work with appropriate professional scepticism and thus the capacity to identify non- compliance with laws and regulations and fraud.

INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 27. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the further removed non- compliance of laws and regulations is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. the less likely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement relating to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006.our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitsble company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Christopher Darwin FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) For and on behalf of Thomas Coombs Limited Statutory Auditor Chartered Accountants 3365 The Pentagon Century Way Thorpe Park Leeds West Yorkshire LS15 8ZB Date: 10th ao

srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfIvmES 28. Statement of Financial Activities FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted Restricted fund Total funds Total fund funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 75.944 75,944 204.707 Charitable activities Community Projects Design Projects Green Doctor 625,549 1,586,676 1,632,195 413,437 71,450 709.383 1,038,986 1,658.126 2.341,578 1.069,574 1,196,171 2.084,374 Other trading activities Investment income 1.074,838 83,851 1.074,838 83,851 1,367,416 80,887 Total 5,079.053 1.194,270 6,273.323 6,003,129 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Other trading activities Investment management 1.154.385 72,125 1.154,385 72.125 1280.773 53,542 Charitsble activities Community Project5 Design Projects Green Doctor 693.576 1,348.971 1,821,880 413,437 71.450 709,383 1,107,013 1,420,421 2.531,263 1.205,970 1,181.341 2,253,076 Totsl 5,090,937 1,194270 6,285.207 5,974,702 NET INCOME/IEXPENDITURE) 111,8841 111.884) 28,427 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 966.404 966,404 937.977 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 954,520 954,520 966,404

CHARrrY BALANCE SHEEr 29. Charity Balance Sheet AT31 MARCH 2025 Group Charity 2024 2025 2024 2025 Notes FIXED ASS￿5 Tangible assets Investrnents Investment property 14 237,929 248.318 15,932 251 35,483 251 15 16 91)O.WO 900,000 900,000 900.000 1,137,929 1,148,318 916.183 935,734 CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Debtors 17 60.652 1,180.903 388,945 47,696 1,560.507 242,422 11,49 1,160,176 344,361 9.542 1,686.510 205241 18 Cash at bank 1,630,500 1,850,625 1.516,027 1,901.293 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 19 (1.394,212) 11,538,9231 1925,2281 11,213,0581 NET CURRENT ASSErs 236,288 311,702 590,799 688,235 TOTALA55ETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 1.374,217 1,460,020 1,506.982 1.623,969 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 20 1419.6971 1493.6161 1347,402} 1421,3211 NET ASS￿5 954.520 966,404 1,159,580 1,202,648 FUNDS 27 Unrestritted funds- General fund 236.288 718.232 66,404 590,799 568,781 302.648 Designated funds Restricted funds- fixed assets Restricted funds 900.000 900,000 TOTAL FUNDS CARRJED FORWARD 954.520 966.404 1.159.580 1.202,648 The financial st on its beh3Ff ents wereapproved by}e Board ofTrustee5 and authorised forissueon.................... . and were signed Antony Nelson. Chair

CASH FLOW sfATEMENT 30. Consolidated Cash Flow Statement FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Cash flows from operating actlvlties Cash generated from operations 261,043 132,1811 Cash flows from investing activities Investment income 83,851 (72,1251 141241) 80.887 153,5421 153,6211 Investment management costs Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash from investing activities 130.515) 126,2761 Cash flows from financing actlvities Loan repayments Loan interest 172,351) 111,6541 170,5541 114,0411 Net cash from financing activities 184,(K151 184,5951 Increaselldecrease} in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 146,523 1143,0521 242,422 385,474 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 388,945 242,422

CASH FLOW sfATEMENT 31. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPEND￿URE>1INCoME TO CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTivrriES 2025 2024 Net lexpenditurel/income for the reporting period las per the Ststement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges L055 on disposal of fixed a55ets Investment income 111,8841 28.427 52,630 54.710 1,390 180,8871 53,542 14.041 15,6331 1187,5211 89.750 183,8511 72.125 11,654 112,9561 379,604 1146,2791 Investment management costs Loan interest Increase in stocks Decrease/lincreasel in debtors IDecreasel/increase in creditors Net cash provided by operations 261,043 132,1811 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET DEBT At 114/24 Cash flow At 3113/25 Net cash shat bank 242,422 146,523 388.945 242,422 146,523 388,945 Debt Bank loan 124,1281 1586,7461 10,177 62,174 113,951} 1524,572} Other loan5 1610,8741 72,351 1538,5231 Totsl 1368,4521 218,874 (149,5781

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 32. Notes forming part of the financial statements FOR THEYEARENDED 31 MARCH2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of preparing the financial 5tstements The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Reptjblic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,. Financi31 Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ire13nd' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historic31 cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value. Going concern At the time of signing these accounts. having considered the economic climate. the Trustees expectations and intentions for the next 12 months, and the availability of working capital. the Trustees are of the opinion that the company will remain viable for the foreseeable future and accordingly these financial statements have been prepared on the going concem ba51S. The trustees have considered that the forward order booL indicates that. overall, a promising proportion of fijnding for the year is now in place, based on confirmed contractk The trustees have a reasonable level of confidence. based on development work that is already at an advanced stage, for another significant proportion. New opportunities continue to be explored. Our Trading Companies continue to make a positive fin3nci31 contribution. GPL has a strong forward order book for the next years, and membership of our golf clubs at Whilwood and Springhead has been growing steadily. Group financial ststementS These financial ststements consolidate the accounts of the charity and its subsidiary undertakings, all of which are made up to 31 March. on a line by line basis. Transaction5 between group companies are eliminated on consolidation. No Ststement of Financial Activities is presented for the charity alone. Income Income is recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance conditions have been met. the amount can be measured reliably and it Is probable that the income will be received. For donations to be recognised the charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtsined then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of the charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled. Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their econotnic benefit 15 probable, it can be measured reliably and the charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity. For example, the amount the charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and semces. A corresponding amount Is ￿cOgnised in expenditure. No amount is included in the financial 5tstements for volunteer time in line with the SORP IFRS 1021. Fixed asset gifts in kind are recognised when receivable and are included at fair value. They are not deferred over the life of the asset. Income from trading activities includes income earned from fundraising events arid trading activities to raise funds for the charity. Income Is received in exchange for supplying goods and services in order to raise funds and is recognised when entitlement has occurred. Income from charitable activities is accounted for when earned for service contracts. Where grants are considered to be performance related, income is recognised to the extent that the services outlined had been perfomied by the year end. Where income has been received but the related service had not been performed by the year end, the balance is carried forward as deferred income.

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 33. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Income Investment income is earned through holding assets for investment purposes-such as shares and property. It includes dividends, interest and rent. Where it Is not practicable to identify investment management costs incurred within a scheme with reasonable accuracy the investment income is reported net of these cost5. It is included when the amount can be measured reliably. Interest income is recognised using the effective interest method and dividend and rent income 15 recogni5ed as the charity's right to receive payment is estsblished. Where contracts include success fees this income is not recognised until the targets have been achieved. Where artivitie5 have been undertsken that are expected to-lead to future success fees this is included at cost in work in progress. Expenditure All expenditure is accourbted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties. it Is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is C3tegorised under the following headings.. Costs of other trading activities includes the costs of the group's non-charitable trading subsidiary. Expenditure on charitable activities includes direct and indirect costs of delivering the group's charitable activities. Investment management costs includes the cost of maintaining the group's investment property. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose. Grants payable to third parties are within the charitsble objectives. Where unconditional grants are offered, this is accrued a5 soon as the recipient Is notified of the grant as this gives rise to a reasonable expectation that the recipient will receive the grants. Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the grant is only accrued when any unfulfilled conditions are outside of the control of the charity. Support CQ5ts are those that assist the. work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, govemance costs, administrative payroll cost5. They are incurred directly in sUPPOrt of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management Carried out at Headquarters. Where support cost5 cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitsble activities on a basis consi5tentwith use of the resource Premises overheads have been 311ocated on a stsff time basis and other overheads have been allocated on a staff time basis. Fund-raising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of di55eminatins information in support of the charitable activities. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. Tangible fixed assets Individual tangible fixed assets costing £1,500 or more are capitali5ed and intluded at cost induding any incidental expenses of acquisition. Tangible fixed assets are stated at Cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write-off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useful life on the following b35iS.' Project equipment and tools Office equipment Computer Hardware Motor vehicles S years SL 3-5 year5 SL 3 years SL 3 years SL 20 years SL Golf course and facilities Investment property Investment property is shown at most recent valuation. Any aggregate surplus or deficit arising from changes in fair value is recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities.

NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENrs 34. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net re31i53ble value, after making due allowance for obsolete 3nd slow moving items. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its ch8ritsble activities. 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. Restriction5 arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purpose5. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial 5tatement5. Financial instruments The group only h35 linancial asset5 and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are init1311y recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value. Pension cost5 The company make5 contributions to the West Yorkshire Local Government Superannuation Fund, a defined benefit scheme. The scheme is a funded multi-employer scheme and the assets are held separately from those of the company in separate trustee administered funds. Pension scheme assets are measured at fair value and liabilities are measured on an actuarial basis using the projected unit credit method and discounted at a rate equivalent to the current rate of return on a high quality corporate bond of equivalent term and currency to the liabilities. The artuarial valuations are obt3ined at least triennially and are updated at each balance sheet date. The amounts charged to operating surplus are the current service cost5 and the costs of scheme introductions, benefit changes, settlements and curtailments. They are included as part of staff costs as incurred. Net interest on the net defined benefit liability/asset is also recognised in the Ststement of Financial Activities and comprise5 the interest cost on the defined benefit obligation and interest incotne on the scheme 355ets, calculated by multiplying the fair value of the scheme assets at the beginning of the period by the rate used to discount the benefit obligatior15. The difference between the interest income on the scheme assets and the actual return on the scheme assets is recognised in other recogni5ed gains and losses. Actuarial gains and1055e5 are recognised immediately in other recognised gains and losses. A net pension asset is recognised where it is supported by a right to reduce contributions due. Liabilities and prowsions Liabilities 3re recognised when there 15 an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event. it is probable th3t a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates It will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it rnU5t provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material. the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 35. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are b35ed on historical experience and other factors, including expectstions of future events that are believed to be re350nable under the circumstances. The group makes estimates and assumptiorLS concerning the fvture. The resulting accounting estirnates and assumptions will. by definition. seldom equal the related 3CtU31 results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discu55ed below. The present value of the Local Government Pension Scheme defined benefit liability depends on a number of factors that are determined on an actuarial basis using a variety of assumptions. The assumptions used in determining the net cost lincomel for pensions include the discount rate. Any changes in these assumptions, which are disclosed in the notes, will impact the carrying amount of the pension liability. Furthermore a roll forward approach which projects results from the latest full actuarial valuation has been used by the actuary in valuing the pensions liability at 31st March 2025. Any difference-s between the figures derived from the roll forward approach and a full actuarial valuation would impact on the carrying amount of the pension liability. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Q)re funding Other 67.012 8.932 53.870 150,837 75,944 204.707 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Trading activities of subsidiaries 1,074,838 1,367.416 INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 2024 Rents received 83,851 80,887 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES 2025 2024 Activity Community Projects Design Projects Green Doctor Income from projects Income from projects Income from project5 1,038.986 1,658,126 2,341.578 1.069,574 1.196,171 2,084,374 5,038,690 4,350.119

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 36. RAISING FUNDS 2025 2024 Trading activities of subsidiaries 1,154,385 1,280,773 CHARITABLE A￿1VITIEs COSTS Support costs (see note 101 Direct Costs15ee note 91 Totsls Community Projects Design Projects Green Doctor 899,173 1.088,729 2.062.852 207.840 331.692 468.411 1,107,013 1,420,421 2,531.263 4.050,754 1,007,943 5.058,697 DIREcf COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 2024 Stsff costs 1,813.983 60,785 180,954 323,951 180,386 1,236,754 253,941 1,463,757 52,667 106.140 227,953 133,713 1,351,576 240.081 Temporary staff Materials Other project costs Vehicle and equipment costs Subcontractor & consultant fee Grant funding activities 4,050,754 3.575.887 10. SUPPORT COSTS Governance Management Costs Totsls Community Projetts Design Projects Green Doctor 204,731 326,729 461,402 3,109 4,963 7,009 207,840 331,692 468,411 992,862 15,081 I.IXi7,943

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 37. 10. SUPPORT COSTS - continued Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: 2025 2024 Community Projects Design Projects Green Total Total Doctor activities activities Stsff costs 130,943 13,227 213 208,972 21,109 339 295,107 29,810 479 635,022 64,146 1.031 54,653 37.823 6.734 39,146 66,368 69,827 708,076 70.864 1216 51315 19596 30,764 42.620 21,734 75,062 Travel Marketing Premises 11,270 7,799 1.389 8,072 13,685 14.398 17,985 12,447 2,216 12,882 21,840 22,979 25,398 17.577 3,129 18,192 30,843 32,450 Communications Profession31 fees Insurance Sundry IT Depreciation of tsngible and heritsge 35sets Governance costs 3.735 5,960 8,417 18,112 23,309 Legal and professional fees Audit fees 3,109 4,963 7,009 15,081 19.421 523 Non-audit services 207,840 331,692 46&411 1.007.943 1.064,500 11. TRUSTEES. REMUNEFiATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees. remuneration orother benefits fortheyear ended 31st March 2025 norforthe year ended 31st March 2024. TTU5tee5' expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 315t March 2025 nor for the year ended 31st March 2024.

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 38. 12. STAFF COSTS 2025 2024 Wages and 5a13ries Social security costs Pension costs 2.686,608 219,534 62,394 2.391,489 183,648 59,324 2,968,536 2,634,461 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: 2025 2024 Charitable activities Trading subsidiaries 80 75 42 42 122 117 The total employment costs to the group of the key management personnel during the year were £279,36112024.. £230,1371. These amounts are total staff costs and therefore include social security costs and employels contributions to pension schemes. The number of employee5 whose employee benefits lexcluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 2024 Number Number In the band £70,001-£80,OQK) Pension contributions of £Nil12024: £Nill were paid by the Charity for the above employee.

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 39. 13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE sfATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted Total funds fund fvnd INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 204,707 204,707 Charitsble actlvltles Community Projects Design Projects Green Doctor 296,298 331,368 577,422 773,276 864,803 1,506,952 1,069,574 1.196,171 2,084,374 Other trading activities Investment income 1,367.416 80,887 1,367.416 80.887 Totsl 2,858,098 3,145,031 6,CM)3,129 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Other trading activitie5 Investment management 1,280,773 53.542 1,280.773 53.542 Charitsble activities Community Projects Design Projects Green Doctor 432,694 316,538 746,124 773,276 864.803 1,506,952 1205,970 1,181,341 2,253.076 Totsl 2,829,671 3.145,031 5,974,702 NET INCOME 28,427 28,427 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 937.977 937,977 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 966.404 966,404

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 40. 14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Group Golf course and facilities equipment Project equipment Office COST At 1st April 2024 Additions 193,276 22,687 186,182 7.087 13.(K13 At 31st March 2025 215,963 193,269 13.003 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2024 Charge for year 56,260 13,280 127,187 14,627 1,569 4.334 At 31st March 2025 69.540 141,814 5,903 BOOKVALUE At 31st March 2025 146,423 51,455 7,IlXI At 315t March 2024 137,016 58.995 11,434 Motor Computer equipment vehicles Totals COST At 1st April 2024 Additions 116,272 12,157 54,529 310 563.262 42241 At 31st March 2025 128.429 54,839 605503 DEPRECIATION At 1st April 2024 Charge for year 84.802 12.886 45,126 7,503 314,944 52.630 At 31st Marth 2025 97,688 52,629 367,574 BOOK VALUE At 31st March 2025 30,741 2,210 237,929 At 31st March 2024 31.470 6,590 248.318

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 41. 15. FIXED ASSET INVE5fMENTS Charity Shares in group undert3king5 MARKET VALUE At 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025 251 NEf BOOKVALUE At 31st March 2025 251 At 31st March 2024 251 The charity owns the whole ordinary share capital of Groundwork Pride Limited. a company registered in England and Wales. The subsidiary undertakes environment31 projects similar to those of the charity but which, because of their location or nature cannot be undertaken by the charitie5. Taxable profits are donated to the charities in proportion to the work done in each area. Assets and liabilities are not owned In proportion to the shareholdings but a5 agreed between the two cornpanies. The charity owns the whole ordinary share capital of Job Match (UK) Limited, a company registered in England and Wales. The subsidiary provides recruitment seNices tailored to the needs of beneficiaries of the charities employment projects. Any profits will be donated to the charity. The charity owns the whole ordinary share c3pitsI of Whitwood Golf aub Limited, a company registered in England and Wales and incorporated on 21 June 2012. The subsidiary operates two golf courses. The results of each company is included within these consolidated financial ststements on a line by line basis. JMUKL GPL JMUKL GPL 2025 2025 2024 2024 Tumover 61.045 154,2421 924.406 1447,8201 52,949 145,7881 851,879 1604.3101 Cost of sales Gross profit Administrative expenses Interest received and other income 6,803 11,2651 476,586 1371,4741 5,760 7,161 16,7311 247,569 1232,8431 280 Net profit/llossl 5,538 99,352 430 15,(K)6 Assets 359 389,450 1468,0681 1.624 148,3621 360,940 1538.9101 141,5591 Net a55ets 141,2001 178.6181 146.7381 1177.9701 Called up share capital Profit and1055 account 11)0 loo loo i¢x) 141,3001 178,7181 146,8381 1178,0701 141.2001 178,6181 146,7381 1177.9701

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 42. 15. FIXED ASSET INVEsfMENTS - continued WGCL WGCL 2025 2024 Turnover 741,059 1304,0521 856,374 1442,8171 Cost of sales Gross prof it Administrative expenses Interest received and other income 437,007 1539,0331 28,320 413,557 1443,8221 20,948 Net profit/llossl 173,7061 19,3171 Assets 349,468 1434,4591 396,724 1408,0091 Liabilities Net assets 184,9911 111,2851 Called up share capital Profit and loss account loo loo 185,0911 111.3851 184,9911 111,2851 Company registration numbers of the subsidiaries are Groundwork Pride Lirnited- 02871169 Job Matrh IUKI Limited- 07677305 Whitwood Golf Club Limited- 08114265 16. INVESTMENT PROPERTY Group and Charity FAIRVALUE At 1st April 2024 and 315t March 2025 900,000 NET BOOKVALUE At 31st March 2025 900,000 At 31st March 2024 900,0(XJ The propertywas valued on an open market existing use basis on 11 April 2023 by Feather Smalles Scale5 Chartered SuNeyors. The historical cost of the asset is £5.790.71712024.. £5,790,717).

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs 43. 17. STOCKS Group Chaiity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Stocks 60.652 47,696 11.490 9,542 18. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Group Charfty 2025 2024 2025 2024 Trade debtors 575,279 145,172 734,665 103,403 306,041 144,339 395,959 313.837 539,845 473,401 147,556 525.708 Other debtors Amounts owed by group undertakings Prepayments and 3ccrued income 460.452 722.439 1,180,903 1,560,507 1.160.176 1,686,510 19. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Bank loans and overdraftslsee note 211 Other loans (see note 211 Trade creditors 10,170 108,656 504,059 237,955 37,985 83,026 412,361 10,170 107,088 612,290 212.648 17,085 279.444 300.198 10,170 63,733 247.797 225.3S2 20,164 60,597 297.415 10,170 62,165 380,952 188,101 10,667 267,601 293,402 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals Deferred income (see note 221 1,394,212 1.538,922 925,228 1213,058 20. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE A￿ER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Bank loans and overdrafts15ee note 211 Other loans (see note 211 3,781 415.916 13.958 479,658 3,781 343,621 13,958 407,363 419,697 493,616 347.402 421.321

NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 21. LOANS An analysis of the maturity of loan5 is given below: 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year on demand- Bank loans 10.170 108,656 10.170 107.088 Other loans 118,826 117.258 Amounts falling between one 2nd two years-. Bank loans - 1-2 years Other loans - 1-2 year5 3,781 137.638 10,170 136,028 141,419 146.198 Amounts falling between two and five years". Bank loan5 - 2-5 years C)ther loans - 2-5 years 3.788 201,014 206,087 206,087 204,802 AmotAnts falling after more than five years: Bank loans - more than 5 years Other loan5 - more than 5 years 72.191 142,616 72,191 142.616 Other loans include £407,35412024- £469,5181 secured on the charity's investment property. 22. DEFERRED INCOME Group Charity 2025 2024 2025 2024 Balance broLtsht forward Income received 300,198 6,103.109 (5,990.946) 294,673 293.402 5,283,872 5,178,703 15.278.347) {5,174.6901 260,186 4.241,244 14,208,028} Income released to SOFA Balance carried forward 412,361 3(X),198 297,415 293,402 Income ha5 been deferred because it relates to future accounting periods as stipulated by the funder5 or where the condition5 imposed have not yet been met.

NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 45. 23. COMMITMENTS Minimum lease payments under non-cancell3ble operating leases fall due a5 follows: 2025 2024 Within one year 916 8,814 916 8,814 The Broup had rents due from its investment property as follows: 2025 2024 Within one year Between one and five years 41,437 64,875 39,990 69.497 106.312 109.487

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 46. 24. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS The company makes payments on behalf of employees to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund. Itls a funded defined benefit scheme, with the assets held in separate trustee-administered fund5. A full actu8ri31 valuation wa5 C3rried out at 31 March 2022 and was last updated to 31 March 2025 by a qualif led independent actuary. As at the year end the scheme was in surplus and had recorded 3 surplus movement for the year. There is no provision within the scheme terms for the return of any part of the surplus to the employer and accordingly in accordance with FRS 102. neither the pension surplu5 nor the movement in the year have been recognised. Major assurnptions 2025 2024 Rate of Increase in salaries Rate of Increase for pensions Rate of Inflation ICPII Discount rate Life expectancy assumptions 2025 2024 years years Male current pensioner age 65 now At 65 for a m31e future pensioner 3ged 45 now Female current pensioner age 65 now At 65 for a fem21e future pensioner aged 45 now 20.9 21.8 24.1 24.8 21.0 22.3 24.2 25.2 Value as at 2025 £000 4,325 491 218 153 142 125 Value as at Share of assets 3nd rate of return 2024 £000 3,639 389 192 128 82 151 Equities Government bonds Other bond5 Property Cash Other Total market value of assets Present value of scheme liabilitie5 5,454 14,0331 4,581 13,9251 Unrecogni5ed asset 1,421 656 Movement in unrecognised assetlldeficitl £000 At 5t3rt of year Current service charge Employer contributions Net interest/return on assets Actuarial gain/llossl Remeasurement gain/lloss1 Actuarial gains/llossesl due to changes in financial assumptions Gains from group tran5fer5 A55et restrirtion 2025 2024 656 1331 345 1281 33 38 1531 746 34 16 io At end of year 1,421 656

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 47. 24. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS- tontinued Net interest/return on assets 2025 2024 £000 £000 Interest on assets 233 {200) 203 Interest on liabilities 118n 33 16 25. RESULTS OF PARENT CHARITY 2025 2024 Income 5.338.498 15.381,566) 4.658,958 14,636,648) Expenditure Increase/ldecrea5el in funds Totsl fund5 brough forward 143,0681 1,202.648 22,310 1,180,338 Totsl funds carried forward 1,159.580 1,202,648 Restricted funds 900.000 Designated funds Unrestricted fund5 $68,781 590,799 302,648 1.159,580 1,202,648 26. ANALYSIS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES BEfwEEN FUNDS 2025 DeSig1￿ted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Total Group Tangible fixed assets Investments 237.929 237,929 Investment property Current assets 900,000 900,000 1,630,500 11,394.2121 1419,6971 1,630.500 11,394.2121 Creditors < l year Creditors > l year 1419.6971 Net assets 718,232 236,288 954,520

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 48. 26. ANALYSIS OF ASSETS AND LIABIL￿lEs BETWEEN FUNDS - continued 2025 Designated f unds Restricted nds Unrestricte d funds Totsl Charity Tangible fixed assets Investments 15.932 251 15.932 251 Investment property Current assets 900.01)) 900,000 1,516,027 1925.2281 1347,4021 1,516.027 1925.2281 Creditors < l year Creditors > l year 1347,4021 Net assets 568.781 590,799 1,159,580

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 49. 27. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS-GROUP Net Transfers movement between funds At At 114124 in funds 3113125 Unrestricted funds General fund 66.404 40,746 152,630) 129,138 770,862 236288 718232 Designated fixed asset equity resetve 66.404 111.&841 900,IJOO 954,520 Restricted funds Restricted fixed assets Restricted projects 900,IM) 1900,(hJOI TOTAL FUNDS 966,404 111,8841 954,520 Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows= Incoming resources Resources Movement expended in funds Unrestricted fund5 General fund 5,079,053 15,038,307) {52,6301 40,746 152,630) Designated fixed asset equity reserve 5,079,053 15.090.937) 111,8841 Restricted funds Restricted f ixed assets Restricted projects 1,194,270 11.194.270) TOTAL FUNDS 6273,323 16,285,207) 111,884} Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement At At 114/23 in funds 3113124 Unrestricted funds General fund 37,977 28,427 66,404 Restricted funds Restricted fixed assets 91)0,O(K) 900,0(K) Restricted projects TOTAL FUNDS 937.977 28.427 966,404

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKrs 50. 27. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows- Incoming Resources Movement resource5 expended in fund5 Unrestricted funds General fund 2,858.098 12,829,671) 28,427 Restricted funds Restricted projects 3,145,031 13,145,031) TOTAL FUNDS 6,003,129 15,974,702) 28,427 Unrestrirted funds are the retained surpluses of the group and are available to be used for any purpose specified within the trust's objectives and are the only funds that are available for use at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds represent unspent balances on grants received for specific projetts. The restrictions are generally imposed by the funding body and often indude the type of expenditure allowed and geographical area of project and the activity to be supported. The designated fixed asset equity reserve represents the book value of fixed assets less long term debt which provides financing to the group and charity. Restricted fixed asset funds represent the net book value of fixed assets purchased out of restricted funds together with unexpended b31ances on grants received for specific projects where the project expenditure Is to be capitslised as a fixed asset. Transfers from the restricted fLYed asset reserve represent the fulfilment of a restriction following the completion of development works at the Charity's investsment property. 28. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS After the year ended 31st March 2025 but prior to the date of this report, Groundwork Yorkshire Limited was appointed and became the sote trustee of Leeman Road Millenium Green Trust Icharity number.. 10775571. At the date of appointment. the net assets of Leeman Road Millenium Trustwere £492,828.

NOTES FORMING PART OFTHE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS 51. 29. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES The Federation of Groundwork Trusts, Wakefield Metropolitsn District Council. Leeds City Council, North Yorkshire Council are the members of the trust. The Federation of Groundwork Trusts Is also a member of Groundwork North Yorkshire. It is also a member of The Leeds Groundwork Trust. which has a subsidiary undertaking Groundwork Environmentsl SeNices (Leeds) Limited. During the year in the ordinary course of business. the group entered into transactions with the above as follows. 2025 2024 Incoming resources The Federation of Groundwork Trusts Leeds City Council Selby District Council North Yorkshire Council The Leeds Groundwork Trust Groundwork Greater Manchester Groundwork North and East Cumbria Groundwork Pride Limited Whitwood Golf Club Limited Job Match IUKI Limited 1.049,343 1.130.813 14,0831 22.945 737 19,883 8,174 25,790 11.152 502 542.307 1.240.996 4.900 62,551 737 34,793 18.586 1,504 Resources expended The Federation of Groundwork Trusts W3kefield Metropolitsn District Council Leeds City Council Selby District Council Groundwork Five Counties Groundwork Greater Manchester Groundwork London Groundwork Pride Limited Whitwood Golf Club Limited Job Match (UK) Limited 19,320 2.469 18,242 2,650 8.332 545 9.648 717,666 3.092 60,864 18,067 2,732 9,582 369,494 8.186 52.667 Debtor5 The Federation of Groundwork Trusts Leeds City Council Selby Distrirt Council North Yorkshire Council The Leeds Groundwork Trust Groundwork Greater Manchester Groundwork North and East Cumbria 37.864 160.323 33.453 277.356 5.750 85.881 21,360 Credttors The Federation of Groundwork Trusts Wakefield Metropolitan District Council Leeds City Council Selby District Council Groundwork Five Counties Groundwork Greater Manchester Groundwork London 2.508 407.754 11,432 469,518 12.652 8.332 476

ADVISERS 52. Advisers Auditors Solicitors Thomas Coombs Llmlted The Pentagon 3365 Century Way Leeds LS15 8ZB Eversheds Cloth Hall Court Infirmary Street Leeds LS12JB Bankers Stapleton Gardner & Co Stoneleigh House Commercial Street Morley Leeds LS27 8HN The Co-operative Bank plc P.0. Box 101 l Balloon Street Manchester M604EP

THE BOARD OFTRusfEES 53. The Board of Trustees Thetrustees (who arethe directorsof the company in accordancewith the Companies Act 2006) on the date of approval of this report, or who served as trustees at any time during the year reported on, are as follows. Nominated trustees David Blackburn First appointed September 2023 May 2013 Julv 1999 Last appointed Retired/resigned Resigned June 2024 Elaine Blezard AGM 2022 Peter Cooper David Jones AGM 2023 January 2024 January 2021 January 2021 September 2023 September 2023 Resigned June 2024 Antony Nelson John Readshaw AGM 2024 AGM 2024 Steve Shaw-wright Paul Wray AGM 2023 AGM 2023 Co-opted trustees Alexena Cayless Trevor Lincoln First appointed September 2023 January 2021 September 2023 September 2024 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 March 2022 Last appointed AGM 2023 Retired/resigned AGM 2024 Heena Mahmood AGM 2023 Judith McKenna AGM 2024 Azizur Rehman Resigned June 2024 Nicholas Robinson AGM 2023 Gary Williams Dan Wilson AGM 2023 AGM 2022 Company Secretary Sarah Munro

COMMrrrEES OFTHE BOARD Committees & Trading Companies Business Developrnent Committee Chair- Dan Wilson Finance Committee Chair - Judith McKenn3 Governance & Compliance Committee Chair - vacant HR Committee Chair - John Readshaw Groundwork Pride Limited Chair - Peter Cooper Whitwood Golf Club Limited Chair - Peter Cooper Executive Director Adrian Curtis