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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05585391
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1112687
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
31 December 2025
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2025
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Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report)
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees
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Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure account)
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Statement of financial position
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Statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year ended 31 December 2025
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025 .
Reference and administrative details
Registered charity name
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Charity registration number
1112687
Company registration number
05585391
Principal office and registered
524 Stradbroke Road
office
Woodhouse
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S13 7GD
The trustees
J Taylor (Chair)
J Coakley
(Resigned 30 April 2025)
L Hague
(Appointed 1 April 2025)
A Cook
Mrs A Cook
E Dowse
K Taylor
Independent examiner
Stephen Allen ACA FCCA
Omega Court
364-366 Cemetery Road
Sheffield
S11 8FT
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined in the Companies Act 2006. The company was registered as a charity on 12 January 2006.
Each member of the charitable company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up while he/she is a member, or within one year after he/she ceases to be a member, such amount as may be required, not exceeding £1, for the debts and liabilities contracted before he/she ceases to be a member.
Trustees
The charity is governed by a board of trustees, which is responsible for the strategic direction of the charity, for establishing policy and for oversight of the project manager who is responsible for the day to day operation of the charity. Trustees are appointed by the board following consideration of the skills and experience required. All trustees shall retire at the AGM every third year after appointment but may be re-elected.
All trustees receive an induction into their role by the Manager including training and development opportunities which include sessions around procurement and commissioning, safeguarding & safer recruitment, strategy and change management and financial management and controls. New trustees are provided with guidance from The Charity Commission such as CC3 The Essential Trustee, CC3a What's Involved and CC12 incorporating CC25 Charity Governance, Finances and Resilience - Trustee essentials.
Arrangements for setting remuneration of key management personnel
Woodhouse and District Community Forum does, from time to time, review staff pay scales in response to cost of living increases or recruitment challenges. When such a need arises, the charity board of trustees will consider the business case for a change in salary and it will be agreed and formally reviewed at a full trustee board meeting.
Charity structure
The trustees as charity trustees have control of the charity, its property and funds.
The trustees comprise the officers of the charity (chairperson, vice-chairperson and treasurer), up to 2 representatives of member organisations, up to 3 individual members and individuals co-opted under Article 3.8 of the Articles of Association.
The WDCF board of trustees/directors meet quarterly as an Executive and currently has a Woodhouse subgroup, Westfield subgroup, Mental Health sub group and a Dementia sub group. Staff numbers are now at the following level:
18 members of staff.
5 Full-time = 10 FTE's
We initiated and run the South East Sheffield "People Keeping Well" partnership, this is key to ensuring local services are available wherever possible. Over 30 partners come together bi-monthly. This facilitates collaborative working arrangements and an information exchange from all the major statutory and emergency services. Reports are circulated regarding local issues, gaps in services etc. Responses are formulated on a collaborative basis and initiatives developed and delivered. There is also a significant amount of collaborative work outside the meeting, for example when the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) have been overwhelmed by requests for support. They have now trained a number of our staff to be able to deal with many of the requests they do not have resources to deal with. This is a highly effective forum, designed to secure, share and maximise resources, fill the gaps in services and provide services locally.
Risk management
The trustees regularly identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide a reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Within its business plan the management committee conducted a review of the major risks which the charity is exposed to. A risk register has been established and is updated annually; ongoing risks are dealt with at directors' meetings. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the company faces. Significant external risks to funding led to the development of a funding strategy and strategic plan which facilitates the diversification of funding and activities. This plan was renewed in 2018 and the trustees and manager worked with an external consultant to develop a new three-year strategy. Three years funding was secured from Tudor Trust to cover the exiting funding gap. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects. Procedures and audits are in place to ensure compliance with legislation in relation to the safeguarding and health and safety of staff, volunteers, clients and visitors.
Objectives and activities
Objectives and aims
The aims of the charity are to further the interests, welfare and amenities of Woodhouse and district. More specifically, the objects of the Charity are the promotion for the public benefit of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation in Woodhouse and District and elsewhere by all and any of the following means:
- The relief of poverty in such ways as may be thought fit
- The relief of unemployment in such ways as may be thought fit including assistance to find employment
- The advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly amongst unemployed people and providing unemployed people with work experience
- The provision of financial assistance, technical assistance or 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 business or to existing business
- The creation of training and employment opportunities by the provision of workspace buildings and/or land for use on favourable terms
- The maintenance, improvement or provision of public amenities
- The provision or assistance in the provision of recreational facilities for the public at large and/or those who by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances have been needed for such facilities
- The protection or conservation of the environment
- The provision of public health facilities and childcare
- The promotion of public safety and prevention of crime
- Such other means as may from time to time be determined subject to the prior consent of the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales.
The charity is a voluntary organisation administered by the board of trustees.
Membership of the charity is open to any person or organisation living or located in the area who is interested in helping the group to achieve its aims, willing to abide by the rules of the group and willing to pay any subscription agreed by the board of trustees.
Our Community
The last year as seen the organisation continue to provide facilities, activities events and services to local people in Woodhouse and the wider South East of Sheffield. Some of the facts and figures below give a flavour of what we do.
- We Deliver 40 regular activities in the area.
- Use 22 venues in 10 neighbourhoods across the South East - from the Joseph Stones Centre in Mosborough to the church of St Kathryn of Sienna church in Richmond.
- In a typical month, our Monday social café serves 346 cups of tea or coffee and more than 10 packets of biscuits and 6 bunches of bananas.
- Our Community Garden made 100 jars of jam and won 3 first prizes (Best Community Plot in Sheffield, Best Produce at Heely City Farm Autumn Show, First Prize Elephant Garlic Bulbs.
- Local people who attend our conversation club come from 18 countries and speak 11 different languages.
- Our health and well-being practitioners provided one to one support around health and well-being to more than 636 people last year.
- Each Term, the Library host visits from 5 local schools who between them, on a typical week bring along 90 children to the library.
Achievements and performance
At the Heart of Woodhouse
Our organisation is at the heart of the community, and throughout the year we have worked to organise Community Activities and events. At these events, which range from Summer Carnival, Arts and Craft events and activities for Children during the Halloween and Christmas period.
They provide an opportunity to bring the community together and share a good time, as well as an opportunity to talk to local people about their community.
The Woodhouse Community Hub and Library, situated in the centre of the village, is now seen as a key local asset. The library expanded its opening hours and new groups including new History Group; Women's Wellness Group and a new Art Group.
Community Hub working in partnership with a range of local agencies and charities, who use the hub as a space to meet clients. This includes - Sheffield Family Hubs, Lloyds Community Banking, Sheffield Stop Smoking Service, Manor and Castle Employment Advisors, local housing and policing teams, Sheffield MIND, Royal Osteoporosis Society.
The Howard Constable Community room as hosted a wide range of events during the year including AGMs for local groups including the West End Bowling Club, exhibitions for a local housing scheme, learning and training events for local companies and a range of regular groups and activities.
The room is also a space used regularly by local musical groups for rehearsals, including the Woodhouse Community Choir, the Woodhouse Recorder Group, the Bell Plates and the Woodhouse Silver Prize Band
Health and Wellbeing
Our work around Health and Well Being, funded through the People Keeping Well Programme, continues to be central to the work we do. This funding provides the resources to deliver work around general health and well-being groups and activities, support for individuals who are wanting to resolve a specific health issue, and it supports the Community Garden on the Victoria Road Allotments. Another important focus of work is around supporting people living with Dementia and their carers.
We have developed new health and well-being activities, with our new evening Pilates class being so popular we had to start a second session. We have strengthened our partnership with the Community Wellness Service, to explore new activities, including a mums and tums exercise group in Westfield.
Another great success of the last year was the start of a new Dementia Carers group in Frecheville. We were approached by a carer who had attended one of the dementia training sessions, wanting to do something to help and support other carers. The group was very popular and led to the start of a second group in Mosbrough within a few months. These groups provide a vital practical, emotional and social support for people who are caring for people with dementia.
The Community Garden continues to be an important part of our work, offering an opportunity for a wide range of groups and individuals a chance to try gardening or to enjoy a special and tranquil space in the village. This year the Garden managers and volunteers were proud to won recognition in the city-wide Allotment Competition, as the best community garden.
The People Keeping Well Network continues to grow and develop, and this year new links have been developed with- Royal Osteoporosis Society, Family Action, Compassionate Sheffield, Help for Heroes and SADDACA.
Volunteers
Volunteers at the heart of the work, and over the last year volunteering opportunities offered to 20 new volunteers.
We have celebrated volunteering through attending citywide events, hosting volunteer week events and hosting a quiz and pea and pie afternoon for volunteers and staff before Christmas.
People volunteer for all sorts of reasons, and the Lottery Funded post of Volunteer Co-ordinators is important in making sure we continue to provide support to the people working in our organisation. Some of the things our volunteers have said about their experiences are worth sharing:
".. volunteering has been wonderful to build my confidence. If I am having a bad day, I come here and feel better. It makes me feel I am giving back to the community. I feel safe and supported."
"I know I'm valued here."
"Coming here and volunteering instead of retiring, I feel like I am starting again."
"I feel like it would make my late father really proud."
"I didn't know much about volunteering until I came here. Now I feel like I am working and building my confidence."
"It's just nice to be part of something. It's nice to get out and about and do things, it gives me a lift."
"It's lovely being a husband and a grandparent, but this is something else."
"Volunteering really alters your life. I know promote volunteering to everyone, it's something I feel very positive about, and I'd recommend it to anyone."
Community Development
We continue with the Community Development Project, part of a citywide initiative to increase the capacity of local community groups. In the South East of Sheffield we work as part of a partnership involving Beighton Village Trust and the South East Sheffield Local Area Committee means we have a coherent approach across the South East, for the benefit of local groups, helping them with funding, training and providing advice and support in their work.
Children Young People and Families
We continue to strengthen the work we do with the local Family Hub team, and there now is a core offer at the Woodhouse Community Hub and Library, which includes weekly toddler group and a parent and baby group in the library, A weekly baby massage session a regular session to provide breastfeeding support.
The Family Hub team have also linked us into the Family Action organisation that supports people with family members who are neuro diverse. Following a successful event we are looking to organise monthly drop-in sessions to support local families.
We have worked to continue to expand our range of activities and events for families and children, and this year we restarted the Woodhouse Carnival, expanded our Halloween Pumpkin Patch event to four days , and continued to support the development of school holiday activities in partnership with Computer XPlorers and Steamworks. Both groups provide activities in the Hub during the school breaks.
The Conversation Club which meets each Wednesday in the hub is a well-attended activity that is designed to provide a safe and friendly space for people whose first language is not English to come together and practice speaking, as well as share each other's culture. 23 people have joined the club during the year, with more than 11 languages spoken from East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. During the last year, a second group as started to meet in Beighton, following an approach from the Beighton Limes Centre.
Financial review
Reserves policy
We have referred to the charitable company's requirements for reserves in relation to the main risks to the organisation. We have decided that unrestricted funds amounting to approximately six to nine months of normal expenditure should be our target so that in the event of a significant drop in funding the current activities may be continued.
At 31 December 2025, unrestricted reserves were £158,872 (2024: £101,151) representing 4.7 months running costs (2024: 3.2 months).
Figures above demonstrate our current position related to this and the effort required to achieve our target figure. This will require us to increase or current level of reserves, this will be one of the CEO's targets.
Plans for future periods
Heart of Woodhouse
A full calendar of activities through the year to increase involvement and provide opportunities for the community to come together - In 2026 we want to develop some new events, including a sci-fi and TV Fan event and a traditional Village Show.
Children and Young People
Going to develop the offer to families and young people and working with Lottery to develop a new project centred on a community development worker to support new activities. We want to strengthen our relationship with other organisations who support families, through new partnerships with Family Action to support families supporting neuro divergent young people and build on our relationship with local family centres to ensure local families can access the services and support they need.
Community Cohesion
We want to continue to work with partners across the city to strengthen community cohesion. We took part in a project during the summer and were able to bring together local people over 5 evenings to share a meal, share their thoughts on living in Woodhouse, and identify the things they are proud of in the village.
Other Plans
In the coming year we want to be able to develop a Community Information Hub in the village to provide vital support to residents, through access to specialist advice and information from local organisations such as Citizens Advice, the local Housing Teams and the family Hub and other groups who provide support. We will host these in a community venue.
We are going to work with Family Action and Barclays Bank to provide new learning opportunities for people in the community, focused on financial literacy and confidence with money.
We want to build our relationship with Help for Heroes, so that the Woodhouse Hub can provide regular meeting space for veterans and their families, and that support and advice for them is accessible in the area.
Support form the Co-op also means that this year we will be able to develop a sensory garden in the community allotment. This will be another great space for people to share and enjoy.
Summary
WDCF is at the Heart of Woodhouse, and an important partner for other residents, groups and organisations across the South East of Sheffield. Although this annual report is about figures, it is our impact on the people who live in our community that makes us really proud.
At a recent event, a local resident came up to one of our staff members and commented.
"I am supporting a family member who was recently diagnosed with Dementia, and I know all the information support and services you provide. We have not used any of them yet, but knowing they are there for us when we need it brings me such comfort."
It is always good to hear from people in our community that the work of the organisation is valued and is making a difference to local people.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption.
The trustees' annual report was approved on 23 April 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
J Taylor (Chair)
Trustee
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Year ended 31 December 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Woodhouse and District Community Forum ('the charity') for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act’).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement
Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
3. the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Stephen Allen ACA FCCA Independent Examiner
Omega Court 364-366 Cemetery Road Sheffield S11 8FT
23 April 2026
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Activities
(including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Total funds
Total funds
Note
£
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
5
69,495
275,874
345,369
352,646
Charitable activities
6
4,189
21,412
25,601
43,682
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---------
---------
---------
Total income
73,684
297,286
370,970
396,328
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---------
---------
---------
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities
7,8
60,376
339,441
399,817
383,394
-------
---------
---------
---------
Total expenditure
60,376
339,441
399,817
383,394
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---------
---------
---------
-------
---------
---------
---------
Net (expenditure)/income
13,308
( 42,155)
( 28,847)
12,934
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---------
---------
---------
Transfers between funds
44,413
(44,413)
–
–
-------
---------
---------
---------
Net movement in funds
57,721
( 86,568)
( 28,847)
12,934
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
101,151
373,696
474,847
461,913
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---------
Total funds carried forward
158,872
287,128
446,000
474,847
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Financial Position
31 December 2025
2025
2024
Note
£
£
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
462,033
490,400
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
16,033
15,553
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---------
Net current assets
446,000
474,847
---------
---------
Total assets less current liabilities
446,000
474,847
---------
---------
Net assets
446,000
474,847
---------
---------
Funds of the charity
Restricted funds
287,128
373,696
Unrestricted funds
158,872
101,151
---------
---------
Total charity funds
14
446,000
474,847
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---------
For the year ending 31 December 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors' responsibilities:
- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476 ;
- The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements .
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 23 April 2026 , and are signed on behalf of the board by:
J Taylor (Chair)
Trustee
Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Statement of Cash Flows
Year ended 31 December 2025
2025
2024
£
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (expenditure)/income
(28,847)
12,934
Adjustments for:
Accrued expenses
480
208
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-------
Cash generated from operations
( 28,367)
13,142
-------
-------
Net cash (used in)/from operating activities
( 28,367)
13,142
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-------
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
( 28,367)
13,142
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
490,400
477,258
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---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
462,033
490,400
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Woodhouse and District Community Forum
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 31 December 2025
1. General information
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 524 Stradbroke Road, Woodhouse, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 7GD.
2. Statement of compliance
These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.
3. Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes. Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: - income from donations or grants is recognised when there is evidence of entitlement to the gift, receipt is probable and its amount can be measured reliably. - legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established. - income from donated goods is measured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractical to measure reliably, in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor or the estimated resale value. Donated facilities and services are recognised in the accounts when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the contribution of general volunteers. - income from contracts for the supply of services is recognised with the delivery of the contracted service. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates: - expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, non-charitable trading activities, and the sale of donated goods. - expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities. - other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Defined contribution plans
Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund. When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.
4. Limited by guarantee
Every member promises, if the Charity is dissolved while he, she or it remains a member or within 12 months afterwards, to pay £1 towards the costs of dissolution and the liabilities incurred by the Charity while the contributor was a member.
5. Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Grants
Sheffield City Council - People Keeping Well (South East Sheffield)
–
210,014
210,014
Tudor Trust
–
2,000
2,000
Stop Smoking Project
–
2,000
2,000
Mental Health
44,584
–
44,584
The National Lottery Community Fund (RC Yorkshire and Humber Region programme)
–
54,742
54,742
Other grants
24,911
7,118
32,029
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---------
---------
69,495
275,874
345,369
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---------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
Grants
Sheffield City Council - People Keeping Well (South East Sheffield)
–
230,264
230,264
Tudor Trust
–
36,667
36,667
Stop Smoking Project
–
10,000
10,000
Mental Health
17,784
–
17,784
The National Lottery Community Fund (RC Yorkshire and Humber Region programme)
–
53,536
53,536
Other grants
2,300
2,095
4,395
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---------
---------
20,084
332,562
352,646
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---------
---------
6. Charitable activities
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Other income
4,189
21,412
25,601
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-------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
Other income
12,540
31,142
43,682
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-------
-------
7. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Management and charitable costs
58,120
339,441
397,561
Support costs
2,256
–
2,256
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---------
---------
60,376
339,441
399,817
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---------
---------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
Management and charitable costs
77,652
303,600
381,252
Support costs
2,142
–
2,142
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---------
---------
79,794
303,600
383,394
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---------
---------
8. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Activities undertaken directly
Support costs
Total funds 2025
Total fund 2024
£
£
£
£
Management and charitable costs
397,561
–
397,561
381,252
Governance costs
–
2,256
2,256
2,142
---------
------
---------
---------
397,561
2,256
399,817
383,394
---------
------
---------
---------
9. Independent examination fees
2025
2024
£
£
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements
2,256
2,142
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10. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Wages and salaries
224,525
227,154
Social security costs
51,872
48,015
Employer contributions to pension plans
14,383
12,377
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290,780
287,546
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---------
The average head count of employees during the year was 18 (2024: 19 ). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
2025
2024
No.
No.
Administration
2
9
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).
11. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration was paid to the trustees of the charity (2024: £Nil).
No expenses were paid to the trustees of the charity (2024: £Nil).
12. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
£
£
Accruals and deferred income
16,033
15,553
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13. Pensions and other post retirement benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £ 14,383 (2024: £ 12,377 ).
14. Analysis of charitable funds
Unrestricted funds
At 1 Jan 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 Dec 2025
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
101,151
73,684
(60,376)
44,413
158,872
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-------
-------
---------
At 1 Jan 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 Dec 2024
£
£
£
£
£
General funds
110,498
32,624
(79,794)
37,823
101,151
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---------
Restricted funds
At 1 Jan 2025
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 Dec 2025
£
£
£
£
£
Adult Community Learning
11,563
–
–
(11,563)
–
Digital Inclusion
11,225
–
–
–
11,225
Garden Project
970
137
(2,973)
3,035
1,169
GP Volunteers
6,263
–
(4,050)
1,023
3,236
Sheffield City Council - People Keeping Well (South East Sheffield)
182,230
214,799
(190,900)
(46,133)
159,996
Publicity
1,004
–
–
–
1,004
Tudor Trust
75,903
2,000
(40,684)
13,000
50,219
Festive Lights
(622)
1,165
(828)
285
–
Mental Health Transformation Project
–
–
–
–
–
Link Workers
–
–
–
–
–
Beighton Cafe
–
297
–
6,670
6,967
Community Activities
351
–
(787)
1,500
1,064
Centre Sport
–
–
–
–
–
Library IT
8,357
–
(306)
–
8,051
Wardpot Digital Inclusion
–
–
–
–
–
Awards For All
549
–
–
–
549
Library Community Hub
6,653
14,141
(21,664)
3,995
3,125
Holiday Activities
495
–
–
–
495
Hub Activities
1,601
175
(394)
(1,030)
352
Hub Coordinator
5,777
–
(12,057)
11,000
4,720
The National Lottery Community Fund
22,102
54,953
(44,721)
(27,432)
4,902
Library Volunteers
8,076
1,106
(508)
470
9,144
Stop Smoking Project
7,465
2,000
(7,996)
1,717
3,186
Totem Pot
1,200
–
–
–
1,200
Family Centre Network
20,000
–
(3,375)
(1,400)
15,225
Health Group
2,017
2,250
(2,929)
(39)
1,299
Community Events
517
4,263
(5,269)
489
–
---------
---------
---------
-------
---------
373,696
297,286
(339,441)
(44,413)
287,128
---------
---------
---------
-------
---------
At 1 Jan 2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
At 31 Dec 2024
£
£
£
£
£
Adult Community Learning
–
–
11,563
–
11,563
Digital Inclusion
8,785
–
(744)
3,184
11,225
Garden Project
3,730
765
(3,544)
19
970
GP Volunteers
5,312
–
(448)
1,399
6,263
Sheffield City Council - People Keeping Well (South East Sheffield)
153,576
241,211
(171,354)
(41,203)
182,230
Publicity
1,004
–
–
–
1,004
Tudor Trust
64,133
36,667
(39,830)
–
60,970
Festive Lights
1,305
1,323
(2,797)
(453)
(622)
Mental Health Transformation Project
22,002
–
(220)
(21,781)
1
Link Workers
895
–
(896)
–
(1)
Beighton Cafe
7,866
–
(426)
7,493
14,933
Community Activities
619
300
(2,838)
2,270
351
Centre Sport
2,579
145
(40)
(2,684)
–
Library IT
8,563
–
(206)
–
8,357
Wardpot Digital Inclusion
3,184
–
–
(3,184)
–
Awards For All
549
–
–
–
549
Library Community Hub
8,214
11,165
(17,427)
4,701
6,653
Holiday Activities
706
945
(1,156)
–
495
Hub Activities
1,159
778
(1,366)
1,030
1,601
Hub Coordinator
6,483
–
(10,706)
10,000
5,777
The National Lottery Community Fund
20,931
53,536
(52,365)
–
22,102
Library Volunteers
4,458
4,402
(784)
–
8,076
Stop Smoking Project
4,162
10,000
(6,697)
–
7,465
Totem Pot
1,200
–
–
–
1,200
Family Centre Network
20,000
–
–
–
20,000
Health Group
–
2,250
(1,319)
1,086
2,017
Community Events
–
217
–
300
517
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---------
---------
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---------
351,415
363,704
(303,600)
(37,823)
373,696
---------
---------
---------
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---------
The purposes of and restrictions imposed on each individual fund are as follows:
Tudor Trust - Contribution to Managers salary
Adult Community Learning (ACL) (since renamed as Hub Activities) - Community Education- Held for Sheffield City Council to deliver programme of learning. Paying for tutors and learning resources
Sheffield City Council - People Keeping Well (South East Sheffield) - Contract with Sheffield City Council (SCC) to deliver services in South East Sheffield. Resilient Communities employing a Health Development Worker whilst work to to deliver SCC dementia contract for Community Dementia Advice Service employs a Dementia Advisor and Dementia Administrator. Early Years contract to deliver Volunteer support in early years settings
Digital Inclusion - Enabling people to access health support, prescriptions, appointments etc
Awards for All - To provide support for Business Planning, Governance Training, Funding Advice and Trustee support
Garden Project - Funding to buy equipment and other resources required to keep the garden for community use
Publicity Funding - to allow the forum to promote its activities, meetings and events
Festive Lights - Funding for Christmas lights in the community
Library Funds - Raised for library projects (since renamed as Library Volunteers)
Link Workers - Funds from Primary Care Network for resources, consumables etc for link worker role
GP Volunteers, Contract with Primary Care Network (NHS) - To provide a volunteer base for duties in the Primary Care Network of Townships 1&2 - drivers, admin etc. This fund employs one Volunteer Coordinator
Primary and Community Mental Health Transformation Project (PCMHTP) - Supporting better mental health. The contract to deliver this service is with Primary Care Sheffield. Includes salary funding for one Community Development Worker (mental health).
Beighton Cafe - Funding to run a dementia cafe in Beighton
Community Activities - Funding to deliver community activities across the south east of Sheffield
Centre Sport - Funding to run a dementia café at the Centre Spot in Base Green
Library IT - Funding to buy laptops for the new library building
Wardpot Digital Inclusion - Funding to deliver a digital inclusion project
Community Hub - Funds towards the upkeep of the new building
Holiday Activities - Funding to cover activities during the school holiday season
Hub Coordinator - Funding to support the wages of the new coordinator
The National Lottery Community Fund (RC Yorkshire and Humber Region programme) - Funding to support the wages of a new Co-ordinator and Digital Inclusion Worker their associated costs.
Stop Smoking Project - Funding to support the project to stop smoking within the community
Totem Pot - Funding for the installation of 'totems', which provide health and well being information to the area.
Family Centre Network - Funding for the promotion & delivery of the Family Centre services and activities, as well as providing outreach work to encourage local families to engage with the service.
Health Group - Funding to provide resources for activities organised by the Westfield Health Sub Group, a group that is part of their People Keeping Well Programme.
Community Events - Funding to work in partnership with local councillors, South Yorkshire Police and other partners to develop a programme of community activities that would provide opportunities for engaging with local people.
The purposes of the material transfers made to or from the restricted funds are as follows:
People Keeping Well - £25,000 was transferred out to cover management fees.
15. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2025
£
£
£
Current assets
161,128
300,905
462,033
Creditors less than 1 year
(2,256)
(13,777)
(16,033)
---------
---------
---------
Net assets
158,872
287,128
446,000
---------
---------
---------
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds 2024
£
£
£
Current assets
103,293
387,107
490,400
Creditors less than 1 year
(2,142)
(13,411)
(15,553)
---------
---------
---------
Net assets
101,151
373,696
474,847
---------
---------
---------
16. Financial instruments
The carrying amount for each category of financial instrument is as follows:
2025
2024
£
£
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
Financial assets measured at fair value through income and expenditure
462,033
490,400
---------
---------
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through income and expenditure
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through income and expenditure
16,033
15,553
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-------
17. Analysis of changes in net debt
At 1 Jan 2025
Cash flows
At 31 Dec 2025
£
£
£
Cash at bank and in hand
490,400
(28,367)
462,033
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---------