Action For Community Limited

Registered number at Companies House

06922981

Registered number at Charities Commission

1142398

(ACL)

(Company limited by guarantee)

Report and Accounts

30 September 2024

Action For Community Limited
Report and accounts
Contents




Page

Company information	1
Trustees and directors' report	2
Statement of trustees responsibilities	4
Independent examiners' report	5
Statement of financial activities	6
Balance sheet	7
Notes to the accounts	8

Action For Community Limited

Company Information

Directors

Dr Roland Clark (Chair of trustees)

Hamayun Arshad

Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE, DL

Accountants (Independent Examiners)

Adam & Co Accountancy Ltd

First Floor

1 Edmund Street

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD5 0BH

Bankers

Barclays Bank PLC

10 Market Street

Bradford

West Yorkshire

Registered office

Carlisle Business Centre,

60 Carlisle Road

Bradford,

West Yorkshire

BD8 8BD

Registered number

Registered number at Charities Commission: 1142398

Registered number at Companies House: 06922981

Action For Community Limited
Companies House number:		06922981
Trustees and directors' report

The directors (trustees) present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024.

Principal activities
The company's principal activity during the year continued to be of a charitable organisation. * Trains local women/people to be Volunteer Doulas – accredited certification at Level 3 * Provides personalised support to families during the later stages of pregnancy, in labour and birth and the early weeks of parenthood referred to Bradford Volunteer Doulas for additional support * Establish and maintain positive working relationships with relevant statutory and community sector organisations

Directors (Trustees)
The following persons served as directors during the year:

	Dr Roland Clark (Chair of trustees)
	Hamayun Arshad
	Dr Ruby Bhatti OBE, DL


What the charity does:
* When volunteers have completed training, they go on to volunteer their time and support families
referred into Bradford Volunteer Doulas.
* Accepted referrals are managed by case workers who will do initial needs assessment,
welfare check and risk assessments and will meet the family prior to pairing up the family with a
volunteer doula.
* Families will be paired with a volunteer doula who go onto support the family directly before
birth, during birth and after birth (3 months in total).
* Additional referrals, signposting, multi agency work is carried out by case workers
e.g. referrals to baby banks, foodbanks, working with midwives.
* Volunteers are supported well by case workers with regular supervision .
* Regular CPD and social sessions provided for Volunteer Doulas

Who the charity helps:
* Pregnant, birthing, and new families (mothers, babies, parents, siblings) in the Bradford District.
* Bradford Volunteer Doulas primarily support families who live in areas of high deprivation
in Bradford district and face multiple barriers to accessing equitable care or have additional
complexities/vulnerabilities. E.g. fleeing domestic abuse, English is not first language, social,
isolation, housing/financial insecurity history of baby loss of previous traumatic birth experience.
* Many of the families we support fall into communities under the umbrella term Inclusion
Health groups, NHS England » Inclusion health groups.

How the charity helps:
* Relationships are key - Bradford Volunteer Doulas provide one-to-one support to
families, usually in their homes. This is a continuity of care model.
* Antenatally - Bradford Doulas support families to prepare for birth practically and
ensure they are aware of options and choices to make and that their own decisions based on evidence
based information. Bradford Volunteer Doulas may also accompany to midwifery/hospital appointments.
* Birth - During labour and birth a volunteer doula will be with the woman/birthing person
supporting them emotionally and advocating for them if required.
* Postnatally – one – to-one support, usually in the home, support with infant feeding, support with safe
baby care, support getting to local baby groups or out in local area.
* Multi-agency work and welfare work.

Structure, governance and management
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was formed on 3 June 2009. It is governed by a memorandum and articles of association. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability of each member is limited to £10.

Method of recruitment and appointment of trustees
The trustees are also the directors for the purpose of company law and are appointed each year by the members at their AGM.

Achievement and plans for the future
Achievements & recognition: - Nationally recognised a model of good practice NHS England NHS England » Reducing inequalities in communities: closing the health gap in central Bradford - Maternity Stream of Sanctuary Award - Community Stars Award finalist - Volunteer Kitemark Award - Breastfeeding Friendly service - Many Volunteer Doulas go on to employment of further Education in direct relation to their training and experience with Bradford Volunteer Doulas e.g. Midwifery & nursing. Plans for the future: Commission a new website to have a refreshed and up to date online presence
Financial review and reserves policy			Unrestricted	Restricted	Total
£				£	£
The charity achieved net income for the year of:			20,637	33,517	54,155
The total funds that were held at the year end was:			105,071	74,081	179,153

The trustees review and agree a reserves policy in order to ensure that there are enough funds
to fund their on going projects for at least six months. The reserve funds for the year were as follows:
Unrestricted				Restricted	Total
£				£
Charity reserves carried forward			105,071	74,081	179,153


Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board on 26 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.



R G Clark
Director

Action For Community Limited

Statement of trustees responsibilities
for the year ended 30 September 2024

The trustees are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law and laws applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities and financial position of the charity as at the financial year end date and of the surplus or deficit of the charity and otherwise comply with the Charities Act 2011.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
-	select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
-	make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
-	state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards; and
-	prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report is prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP and FRS 102 and in
accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
small companies.


This report was approved by the board on 26 September 2025 and signed on its behalf.


R G Clark	(Chair)
Trustee

Action For Community Limited
Independent Examiners Report

Report to the directors/trustees on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of Action For Community Limited for the year ended 30 September 2024
Responsibilities and basis of report
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/09/2024. As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
Independent examiner's statement
As a practising member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, I am qualified to undertake the examination of the charity.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
The report was approved by the Independent examiner on	26 September 2025

Shahbaz Munir (FCCA)
Adam & Co Accountancy Ltd
Chartered Certified Accountants
First Floor
1 Edmund Street
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD5 0BH

Action For Community Limited
Statement of Financial Activities (Income and expenditure account)
for the year ended 30 September 2024

		Unrestricted		Restricted	Total		Total
		2024		2024		2024		2023
£			£		£		£
Income
Grants & Donations		34,335		377,348		411,683		330,114

Net Incoming Resources available for charitable applications	A	34,335		377,348		411,683		330,114

Less: Resources expended
Direct charitable expenditure		-		11,505		(11,505)		-
Management and administration of the charity		13,698		332,326		(346,023)		(319,037)

Total resources expended	B	13,698		343,831		(357,528)		(319,037)


Net Incoming Resources before revaluations
and investment asset disposals	C	20,637		33,517		54,155		11,077


Net Movement in funds		20,637		33,517		54,155		11,077

Total funds brought forward		84,434		40,564		124,998		113,921

Total funds carried forward		105,071		74,081		179,153		124,998
		-		-		-		-

The net movement in funds referred to above is the net incoming resources as defined in the Statement of
Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the Charity Commissioners for England &
Wales and is reconciled to the total funds as shown in the Balance Sheet Notes as required by the said
Statement.

All activities derive from continuing operations

The notes and schedule to the Statement of Financial Activities
form an integral part of these accounts

Action For Community Limited
Registered number:	06922981
Balance Sheet
as at 30 September 2024

Notes			2024			2023
£				£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets	4		3,497			9,200

Current assets
Debtors	5	29,751			121,207
Cash at bank and in hand		149,840			21,279
		179,591			142,486

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	6	(3,936)			(26,688)

Net current assets			175,655			115,798

Net assets			179,152			124,998

Funds of the charity
Funds of charity	12		179,152			124,998

Shareholders' funds			179,152			124,998
			-			-

The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The income and expenditure account has not been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.




R G Clark
Director
Approved by the board on 26 September 2025

Action For Community Limited
Notes to the Accounts
for the year ended 30 September 2024


1	Accounting policies

	Basis of preparation
	The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with FRS 102, The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (as applied to small entities by section 1A of the standard).

	Turnover
	Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of discounts and value added taxes. Turnover includes revenue earned from the sale of goods and from the rendering of services. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have transferred to the buyer. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

	Tangible fixed assets
	Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulative depreciation and any accumulative impairment losses. Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset evenly over its expected useful life, as follows:

	Plant and machinery	over 4 years
	Fixtures, fittings, tools and equipment	over 4 years

	Investments
	Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Listed investments are measured at fair value. Unlisted investments are measured at fair value unless the value cannot be measured reliably, in which case they are measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Changes in fair value are included in the profit and loss account.

	Debtors
	Short term debtors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price), less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts. Loans and other financial assets are initially recognised at transaction price including any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method, less any impairment losses for bad and doubtful debts.

	Creditors
	Short term creditors are measured at transaction price (which is usually the invoice price). Loans and other financial liabilities are initially recognised at transaction price net of any transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost determined using the effective interest method.

	Taxation
	The charity is exempt from corporaton tax.

	Pensions
	Contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed in the period to which they relate.


2	Independent examination fees		2024		2023
£				£
	Independent examination and preparation of financial statements		1,800		1,920




3	Employees		2024		2023
Number				Number

	Average number of persons employed by the company		11		11

	There are no employees who earn more than £60,000 per annum.


4	Tangible fixed assets
					Plant and machinery etc
£
	Cost
	At 1 October 2023				22,811
	At 30 September 2024				22,811

	Depreciation
	At 1 October 2023				13,611
	Charge for the year				5,703
	At 30 September 2024				19,314

	Net book value
	At 30 September 2024				3,497
	At 30 September 2023				9,200



5	Debtors		2024		2023
£				£

	Trade debtors		29,751		103,129
	Other debtors		-		18,078
			29,751		121,207



6	Creditors: amounts falling due within one year		2024		2023
£				£

	Trade creditors		381		13,860
	Other creditors		3,555		12,828
			3,936		26,688








7	Funds of the charity (net assets after deducting liabilities)		2024		2023
£				£

	Restricted funds		74,081		40,564
	Unrestricted funds		105,071		84,434

	At 30 September 2024		179,152		124,998
			-		-

8	Events after the reporting date

	There were no post balance sheet events.


9	Related party transactions

	The trustees, Hamayun Arshad and Ruby Bhatti are also directors of Action for Business (Bradford) Limited (ABL) -company number 02728593. The transactions which took place between ACL and ABL are as follows:
			2024		2023
£				£
	Management fees		22,720		23,235
	Rent and service charges		39,257		32,678
	Other misc. costs		-		-
	Activities paid by ABL		-		4,137
			61,977		60,050


10	Controlling party

	The directors, who are also the trustees are the controlling party.


11	Other information

	Action For Community Limited is a private company limited by guarantee and incorporated in England. It is a registered charity and it's registered office is at:
	Carlisle Business Centre,
	60 Carlisle Road
	Bradford,
	West Yorkshire
	BD8 8BD