Erewash Voluntary Action - CVS - Charities report

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03537038 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1069838

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

FOR

EREWASH VOLUNTARY ACTION - COUNCIL FOR

VOLUNTARY SERVICE

Page

Reference and Administrative Details

1

Report of the Trustees

2

to

11

Independent Examiner's Report

12

Statement of Financial Activities

13

Balance Sheet

14

to

15

Cash Flow Statement

16

Notes to the Cash Flow Statement

17

Notes to the Financial Statements

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32

TRUSTEES

A C Morris

B A Parker

D Haslam

E R Woods (appointed 16.2.26)

C Lawrence (appointed 20.5.26)

REGISTERED OFFICE

Volunteer Centre

Granville Avenue

Long Eaton

Derbyshire

NG10 4HD

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER

03537038 (England and Wales)

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER

1069838

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Sibbalds Limited

Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Sixth Floor

Cavendish Building

1 Agard Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE1 1DZ

SOLICITORS

SGC Solicitors

25 Derby Road

Long Eaton

Derbyshire

NG10 1NA

BANKERS

Lloyds Bank Plc

8 Tamworth Road

Long Eaton

Nottingham

NG10 1JJ

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The principal activity of the charity is to co-ordinate, develop and support voluntary work in education, social services, and similar charitable activities, amongst those in need thereof. This is in accordance with the objects contained in the Memorandum and Articles of Association the charity's governing document.

There have been no material changes to the direction of the charity.

During the year our work has been delivered under four strategic aims. These were:

- To support and build capacity in local community and voluntary organisations (Third Sector or Civil Sector)

- To promote and develop volunteering

- To represent the interests of the Third Sector as widely as possible

- To deliver specific projects that support local activity

Policies adopted to achieve the objectives of the charity

The directors work with the staff team and interested parties to develop a plan in line with recognised quality standards. The aim of the plan is to ensure the aims and objectives of the charity are adhered to with milestones being achieved with work undertaken to a high quality and reflecting the need of the Erewash community. We follow the principles laid down by NAVCA the national organisation supporting infrastructure organisations.

EVA has formal complaints and whistleblowing procedures. Certain activities are also directly influenced by external quality systems and audits for funders and partners.

Public benefit

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) exists to create stronger, healthier and more connected communities across Erewash. We work alongside local people, voluntary organisations, statutory services and businesses to improve health and wellbeing, reduce inequalities and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

As the borough's Council for Voluntary Service (CVS), we provide the infrastructure that enables charities, community groups and volunteers to flourish, whilst also delivering a wide range of services that directly support local residents.

Supporting Communities

We empower communities by helping people come together, identify local needs and develop solutions that make a lasting difference. Through our community development work we:

- Support residents to establish new community groups and initiatives.

- Build the capacity and resilience of voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

- Deliver community engagement and ensure local voices influence services and decision-making.

- Help communities access funding, training and practical support.

- Promote collaboration and partnership working across all sectors.

- Encourage innovation, inclusion and community-led solutions that reduce health and social inequalities.

Supporting the Voluntary Sector

A strong voluntary sector is at the heart of thriving communities. EVA provides expert advice, guidance and practical support to organisations of every size and stage of development.

Our support includes:

- Starting and developing new organisations.

- Governance, trustee development and organisational planning.

- Funding advice, grant applications and fundraising support.

- Policies, employment guidance and good governance.

- Training, networking opportunities and peer support.

- Volunteer recruitment, management and development.

- Representation of the VCSE sector within strategic partnerships and local decision-making.

- Communications, promotion and sharing good practice across the sector.

Supporting People

Alongside our infrastructure role, EVA delivers services that provide direct support to individuals and families across Erewash, helping people improve their wellbeing, independence and quality of life.

Our services include:

- Social Prescribing, connecting people with community-based activities and support that improve health and wellbeing.

- Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, offering practical, emotional and community-based support to people experiencing mental health challenges.

- Suicide Prevention initiatives that raise awareness, build community confidence and improve access to support.

- Befriending Services, helping reduce loneliness and social isolation through meaningful relationships.

- Community Wellbeing Programmes, supporting people to become more active, connected and confident.

- Digital Inclusion, providing devices, skills and confidence to help people access essential online services.

- Volunteering Services, matching people with rewarding volunteering opportunities whilst helping organisations recruit and retain volunteers.

- Community Development Projects that strengthen neighbourhoods and support residents to lead positive change.

- Information, Advice and Signposting, ensuring local people can quickly access the right support at the right time.

Working Together

Everything we do is built on partnership. We work closely with the NHS, local authorities, community organisations, businesses, funders and residents to ensure support is joined up, responsive and centred around the needs of our communities.

By combining strategic leadership with practical frontline delivery, EVA helps create stronger organisations, healthier people and more resilient communities. Every conversation, project, volunteer opportunity and partnership contributes towards our vision of an Erewash where everyone can access the support they need, feel connected to their community and have the opportunity to live well.

Contribution made by volunteers

EVA has many volunteers whose work supports the charity through community support services and practical help and support to the community of Erewash. Volunteer activity is monitored and reported at least annually to the appropriate funders. No EVA core activity is wholly dependent on volunteers or work placements - volunteer contributions, work experience placement and temporary jobs are to provide additionality to the charity.

Limited donations in kind were received during the accounting year ended 31st March 2026.

Volunteers are the foundation of our work as without them there would be no local groups requiring infrastructure services. We keep a wide range of statistics as recommended by the National Council For Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), using V-Base and VOLIFE software we know how many new volunteers join us each year, how many referrals we receive each month and monitor waiting lists. We also try to monitor the number of hours given by our volunteers. Many of our services would cease without the contribution from these amazing volunteers.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

EVA was incorporated on the 31st March 1998 and developed from a highly successful Volunteer Bureau.

Volunteering accreditation was applied for in 2023 and will have to be resubmitted at a future date - EVA produces an annual impact report which contains additional information about the outcomes of the work completed during the financial year.

During 2025/26 we have continued to strengthen our support for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector whilst also responding to increasing demand for community-based health, wellbeing and volunteering services. The year has been one of significant development, investment and partnership working.

Our staffing structure continues to underpin the delivery of the following key areas of work.

Community Development Work

Networking

EVA continues to facilitate a range of networks that bring together voluntary organisations, charities, community groups and statutory partners to share learning, develop partnerships and influence local priorities.

EVA host a number of networks including:

- Erewash Community Network

- Erewash Children and Young Peoples Mental Wellbeing Network

- Erewash Funders Network

Attendance across our networks has remained strong, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration, information sharing and partnership development. The networks continue to play an important role in ensuring the voice of the VCSE sector is represented within local decision-making.

Community Development Capacity Building

Throughout the year we have provided one-to-one support, governance advice, funding guidance, organisational development support and training to a wide range of voluntary organisations and community groups.

Support has included assistance with:

- Governance and trustee responsibilities

- Funding applications

- Constitutions and policies

- Safeguarding and compliance

- Volunteer management

- Community project development

Our aim continues to be building resilient organisations that are well governed and able to respond to local need.

Community Networks

Our neighbourhood-based community development approach has continued to support local communities across Erewash, strengthening relationships between residents, community organisations and public services.

Dedicated community development staff have worked alongside local people to encourage community participation, identify local priorities and support new community-led initiatives.

Connect Erewash

Connect Erewash has continued to provide opportunities for local groups, organisations and residents to come together, helping reduce loneliness and isolation whilst promoting community activity and local support.

Training

Training remains an essential part of our infrastructure offer.

Throughout the year we have continued to deliver training and workshops covering a wide range of topics including governance, funding, safeguarding, volunteer management, community development and organisational sustainability.

Feedback continues to demonstrate the value these sessions provide in strengthening local organisations.

Volunteer Centre

The Volunteer Centre has continued to perform strongly throughout 2025/26.

We have supported both prospective volunteers and organisations seeking volunteers through recruitment, advice, brokerage and ongoing support.

Volunteering continues to make an enormous contribution to communities across Erewash. We work closely with organisations to promote volunteering opportunities whilst ensuring volunteers are appropriately matched to roles that meet their interests, skills and aspirations.

Our volunteer management systems enable us to monitor recruitment, placements and volunteer activity, ensuring high quality support is provided to both volunteers and organisations.

Community Celebration and Volunteer Recognition

During June 2025 EVA hosted the Erewash Community Celebration Event, bringing together hundreds of volunteers, community groups, charities, local organisations and partners.

The event celebrated the enormous contribution made by volunteers and included the inaugural Erewash Community Awards recognising outstanding achievements across the voluntary sector.

The event showcased the strength, diversity and passion of communities across the borough and has become an important annual celebration of community action.

Shopping project

Our Shopping Service has continued supporting residents who are unable to access supermarkets independently and who have limited family or social support.

Demand for this service remains consistent and it continues to provide an important lifeline for vulnerable residents, helping people maintain their independence while reducing social isolation.

Befriending/Hobby Buddy

Our Befriending and Hobby Buddy services have continued to support people experiencing loneliness and isolation.

Volunteers provide companionship and encourage participation in hobbies and activities, helping individuals improve confidence, wellbeing and social connection.

Wellbeing Services

Our wellbeing services have continued to evolve throughout the year, supporting residents through community-based activities, wellbeing interventions and partnership working.

We continue to work alongside statutory services to help people access appropriate support whilst promoting prevention and early intervention.

Social Prescribing

Our Social Prescribing service has continued to support residents across Erewash through close partnership working with the local Primary Care Network.

The team supports people with a wide range of non-medical needs including loneliness, wellbeing, financial concerns, housing, community participation and lifestyle changes.

During the year we have continued to strengthen our relationships with GP practices and wider health partners whilst responding to increasing levels of demand.

Our Children and Young People's Social Prescribing service has also continued to develop, providing tailored support for younger people experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges.

Mental Heath Services

Our Mental Health Team has continued delivering a range of community mental health initiatives across Derby and Derbyshire, working alongside voluntary organisations, health services and local communities.

Projects have focused on promoting positive mental wellbeing, reducing stigma, supporting suicide prevention and strengthening community resilience.

The team continues to play an important role within the Derbyshire mental health system through partnership working and collaborative delivery.

Living Well Collaboratives

EVA has continued to play a leading role within the Derbyshire Living Well Collaboratives programme, supporting stronger partnership working between statutory services and the voluntary sector.

Working alongside infrastructure partners across Derbyshire, we continue to ensure that community organisations have opportunities to influence and shape mental health services.

Core work

Information and Communication

We continue to provide regular information to members, partners and community organisations through:

- Funding Bulletins

- Newsletters

- Website updates

- Social media

- Training communications

- Community news

These communications continue to ensure organisations have access to timely information, funding opportunities, local events and sector developments.

Strategic Partnerships

EVA remains the recognised infrastructure organisation representing the voluntary and community sector across Erewash.

We continue to actively participate within:

- Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care System

- Derbyshire County Council

- Erewash Borough Council

- Erewash Place Alliance

- Derby and Derbyshire Infrastructure Alliance (DDiA)

- Derbyshire VCSE Alliance

- Erewash Primary Care Network

During the year we have continued to ensure that the voice of the voluntary and community sector is represented within local health, wellbeing and community planning.

Investment in the VCSE Sector

Following the withdrawal of Derbyshire County Council's historic infrastructure funding, 2025/26 has seen a significant period of transition with focus on securing longer term investment to develop our offer for the local community.

Community Facilities

The Board remains committed to maintaining our Granville Avenue premises as a valuable community resource, providing office accommodation, meeting space and facilities for voluntary organisations and community groups. We also own a property in Petersham on a peppercorn rent which is utilised by the Friendship Hub, a not for profit organisation which provides a comfortable community centred meeting place with a wide range of activities.

Looking Back

2025/26 has been a year of growth, investment and innovation.

The successful securing of significant external funding for the next financial year, alongside continued partnership working and service development, places EVA in a strong position to further develop its support for communities over the coming years.

The Board would like to record its sincere thanks to our staff, volunteers, trustees, members, partners and funders whose continued commitment enables EVA to make a positive difference to communities across Erewash every day.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

The charity received income from charitable activities totalling £682,372 during the year compared to £1,451,756 in the previous year. The charity received other income of £68,282 during the year compared to £56,324 in the previous year. The charity received donations of £4,688 during the year compared to £672 in the previous year. There was a deficit of £173,101 for the year compared to a surplus of £189,109 in the previous year.

The final outturn for the year is in line with the Board's expectations during what has continued to be a challenging financial environment for the voluntary and community sector. The loss of the Derbyshire County Council Infrastructure funding had a huge impact on the charity but was budgeted and planned for. Demand for our services has remained high whilst funding opportunities continue to be increasingly competitive and often short-term in nature.

The organisation has continued to review and adapt the way in which services are delivered, ensuring that resources are used effectively whilst maintaining high-quality support for individuals, community groups and partner organisations across Erewash. The Board remains committed to securing sustainable funding for both our infrastructure services and direct community delivery, working closely with existing and prospective funders to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

There have been no major changes to the charity's financial management policies during the year. Designated Board members continue to work alongside the Chief Executive on significant financial matters and strategic developments where appropriate.

Social, environmental and ethical considerations continue to be taken into account when making significant investments and when managing grant funding on behalf of partners. All reserves held, including designated and restricted funds, are included within the charity's published annual accounts.

I have finalised the annual accounts as Chair and would like to express my sincere thanks to our Treasurer, finance staff and accountants for their professionalism, support and commitment throughout the year.

Investment powers and policy

The Board's investment powers are governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association, which permit the charity's funds to be invested in such investments, securities or property as may be considered appropriate, having regard to the charity's objectives and responsibilities.

Reserves policy

In accordance with guidance issued by the Charity Commission, EVA's reserves policy seeks to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to enable the organisation to meet its financial commitments, including staff notice periods and contractual liabilities, recognising the short-term nature of many funding arrangements.

The Board aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately six months' operating expenditure in order to provide financial resilience and enable the organisation to respond to unforeseen changes in funding or operational circumstances.

Current undesignated general reserves equate to £283,182 (excluding fixed assets), against a target reserve level of £200,000.

Total funds of £1,975,061 include designated funds of £8,000, revaluation reserve of £165,038 and restricted funds of £1,202,899, leaving unrestricted general funds of £599,124.

The Board remains satisfied that the charity's reserves position provides an appropriate balance between ensuring financial stability and enabling resources to be invested in delivering the charity's charitable objectives and supporting the communities of Erewash.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

During 2026/27 the organisation will focus on:

- Successfully delivering the National Lottery-funded Erewash Community Wellness Project, empowering communities to improve health and wellbeing and reduce inequalities.

- Further developing our Social Prescribing Service, working closely with Primary Care Networks, the NHS and community partners to support people to improve their health and wellbeing through non-clinical, community-based interventions.

- Expanding our Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, including suicide prevention, early intervention and community-based support, ensuring more people can access timely help and build resilience.

- Supporting the sustainability, resilience and growth of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

- Increasing volunteering opportunities and recognising the invaluable contribution of volunteers across Erewash.

- Strengthening community voice, engagement and participation in local decision-making.

- Reducing health inequalities through community-led approaches and targeted support for those most in need.

- Expanding partnership working across the NHS, local government, businesses and the voluntary sector to improve outcomes for local communities.

- Continuing to develop digital inclusion and accessibility initiatives, ensuring more people can confidently access information, services and opportunities online.

- Promoting good governance, organisational resilience and capacity building amongst local charities and community groups.

- Securing sustainable funding and developing new opportunities to ensure the long-term sustainability of EVA and the services we provide.

- Continuing to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that strengthen communities, improve wellbeing and enable people to live healthier, more connected and independent lives.

The Board remains committed to ensuring EVA continues to respond to changing community needs whilst maintaining the highest standards of governance, quality and financial sustainability.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Erewash Voluntary Action - Council for Voluntary Service is a Charitable company Limited by Guarantee and not having share capital. The company was incorporated on 30 March 1998, Company Registration number 3537038 and is a Registered Charity number 1069838. Its registered office is Erewash Volunteer Centre, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 4HD. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1.

Recruitment, appointment and re-election of directors

Elections for directors, by members, take place annually at the Annual General Meeting and other meetings as required. One third of the Board retires each year and directors may stand for re-election.

Organisational structure

The board of directors has given limited executive powers to the Chief Executive to administer and develop the charity in accordance with the policies set by the board. The Chief Executive reports to the Board through Board meetings.

The board of Directors consists of a minimum of three people and a maximum of seven. A number of advisers from statutory organisations support the Board and it is also possible for people to be co-opted to the Board. Board members are elected at the Annual General Meeting and the Board has the power to fill vacancies as they occur

Key management remuneration

The directors make no special provision for senior staff or key management personnel. Pay and conditions for all staff are considered at least annually and are determined using a number of factors including external funding and the period of funding, various indices and affordability short and long term.

Related parties

EVA has no related parties that make a significant impact upon the operating policies adopted by the organisation. Declarations of interest are completed annually by trustees to ensure that the opportunities for conflict of interest, pecuniary or non-pecuniary are mitigated against.

Risk management

The board recognises that a degree of risk is inseparable from its operations and believes that this must be accepted as the price of valuable work that is greatly needed. We try to follow best practice in all matters and to achieve excellence as "quality protects". A Risk Assessment is updated if circumstances change and it is reviewed every 12 months in March.

Directors keep under review systems of internal financial control and external management accounts and review. The systems have been implemented to provide reasonable but not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. They include:

- Strategic objectives and an annual budget approved by the directors.

- Regular consideration by the directors of new contracts, financial results, variance from budgets and performance against any non-financial plans.

- Regular cash flow reports at Board meetings.

- Delegation of authority and separation of duties.

The internal financial controls conform with guidelines from the Charity Commission.

Acknowledgements

Erewash Voluntary Action CVS gratefully acknowledges the support it receives from all funders shown in this report, its volunteers and supporters and its staff.

This report can be made available in large print or tape, please ask for a copy that meets your needs.

Telephone: 0115 946 6740

Email: james@erewashcvs.org.uk

Visit: www.erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 18 August 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

B A Parker - Trustee

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Erewash Voluntary Action - Council For Voluntary Service ('the Company')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts 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 your 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 your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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 Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2.	the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3.	the accounts 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 accounts 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.

Hari Vasdev MEng FCA

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Sibbalds Limited

Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers

Sixth Floor

Cavendish Building

1 Agard Street

Derby

Derbyshire

DE1 1DZ

18 August 2026

2026

2025

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

Notes

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

2

1,616

3,072

4,688

672

Charitable activities

4

Core

-

43,940

115,682

Mental Health

-

123,565

106,367

Social Prescribing

-

269,640

467,580

Other charitable activities

27,021

90,533

117,554

117,914

Grant administration

2,288

125,385

127,673

644,213

Investment income

3

56,421

1,362

57,783

51,325

Other income

10,500

-

10,500

4,999

Total

97,846

657,497

755,343

1,508,752

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

5

Core

2,726

144,651

147,377

167,691

Mental Health

2,725

111,942

114,667

56,156

Social Prescribing

2,725

285,027

287,752

251,743

Other charitable activities

128,404

73,715

202,119

178,864

Grant administration

725

200,466

201,191

665,189

Total

137,305

815,801

953,106

1,319,643

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

(39,459

)

(158,304

)

(197,763

)

189,109

Transfers between funds

16

41,024

(41,024

)

-

Other recognised gains/(losses)

Gains on revaluation of fixed assets

24,663

-

24,663

-

Net movement in funds

26,228

(199,328

)

(173,100

)

189,109

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

745,933

1,402,228

2,148,161

1,959,052

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

772,161

1,202,900

1,975,061

2,148,161

2026

2025

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

Notes

£

FIXED ASSETS

Tangible assets

13

480,980

1,353

482,333

474,068

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors

14

10,161

234,300

244,461

281,144

Cash at bank and in hand

306,361

1,185,103

1,491,464

1,417,282

316,522

1,419,403

1,735,925

1,698,426

CREDITORS

Amounts falling due within one year

15

(25,340

)

(217,857

)

(243,197

)

(24,333

)

NET CURRENT ASSETS

291,182

1,201,546

1,492,728

1,674,093

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES

772,162

1,202,899

1,975,061

2,148,161

NET ASSETS

772,162

1,202,899

1,975,061

2,148,161

FUNDS

16

Unrestricted funds:

General fund

599,124

597,558

Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund

8,000

Revaluation Reserve

165,038

140,375

772,162

745,933

Restricted funds

1,202,899

1,402,228

TOTAL FUNDS

1,975,061

2,148,161

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2026.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a)	ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b)

preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable to small charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 18 August 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:

B A Parker - Trustee

Cash flows from operating activities

Cash generated from operations

1

51,598

1,033

Net cash provided by operating activities

51,598

1,033

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of tangible fixed assets

(1,198

)

(6,412

)

Interest received

23,782

31,576

Net cash provided by investing activities

22,584

25,164

Change in cash and cash equivalents in the

reporting period

74,182

26,197

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning

of the reporting period

1,417,282

1,391,085

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of

the reporting period

1,491,464

1,417,282

1.	RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

2026

2025

£

Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period (as per the

Statement of Financial Activities)

(197,763

)

189,109

Adjustments for:

Depreciation charges

17,597

16,744

Loss on disposal of fixed assets

-

365

Interest received

(23,782

)

(31,576

)

Decrease/(increase) in debtors

36,682

(173,025

)

Increase/(decrease) in creditors

218,864

(584

)

Net cash provided by operations

51,598

1,033

2.	ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

At 1.4.25

Cash flow

At 31.3.26

£

Net cash

Cash at bank and in hand

1,417,282

74,182

1,491,464

1,417,282

74,182

1,491,464

Total

1,417,282

74,182

1,491,464

1.	ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

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 (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the revaluation of certain assets.

At the time of approving the accounts, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

The charity acts as a fund manager for several voluntary and statutory organisations and income received on behalf of those organisations is kept in separate restricted funds.

Grants received for capital expenditure relating to assets to be used by the Charity are kept in separate restricted funds. Grants which are provided as core funding and are of a general nature are included within Donations and legacies. Grants to which conditions attach and, for example are provided to deliver a service and, therefore, are similar in economic terms to trading income, are included within 'Charitable activities'.

"Voluntary" income is received by way of donations, gifts and fund raising events and is included in the statement of financial activities as received.

Income is deferred when performance related grants are received in advance of the performance or events to which they relate.

Resources expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Costs not directly attributed to particular headings have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. The allocation of these support costs has been made on the basis of full time equivalent staff numbers.

No expenditure was incurred on fundraising and we do not employ external agencies nor do we pay any commissions. 100% of all the funds raised come directly into the CVS. Any future plans to change the way in which we raise funds will be subject to discussion with our members and are likely to involve the creation of a separate social enterprise.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Grants payable are self-help grants paid to other voluntary organisations from specific funds received.

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

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:

Freehold property

- 4% on cost

Long leasehold

- Over the term of the lease

Motor vehicles

- 20% on cost

Computer equipment

- 25% on cost and 20% on cost

Freehold land is not depreciated.

Details regarding the valuation of the property are given in note 13.

Taxation

The Charity is exempt from tax on income and gains to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the directors in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts.

Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes.

Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

2.	DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

2026

2025

£

Donations

4,688

672

3.	INVESTMENT INCOME

2026

2025

£

Rents received

34,001

19,749

Deposit account interest

23,782

31,576

57,783

51,325

4.	INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Mental

Social

Core

Health

Prescribing

£

Local authority grants and SLA

43,940

123,565

269,640

2026

2025

Other

charitable

Grant

Total

activities

administration

activities

£

Local authority grants and SLA

117,554

127,673

682,372

1,451,756

5.	CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS

Grant

funding of

activities

Support

Direct

(see note

costs (see

Costs

6)

note 7)

Totals

£

Core

136,458

6,957

3,962

147,377

Mental Health

105,690

2,081

6,896

114,667

Social Prescribing

283,680

-

4,072

287,752

Other charitable activities

172,662

11,654

17,803

202,119

Grant administration

60,665

137,765

2,761

201,191

759,155

158,457

35,494

953,106

6.	GRANTS PAYABLE

2026

2025

£

Core

6,957

207

Mental Health

2,081

4,159

Other charitable activities

11,654

4,438

Grant administration

137,765

596,959

158,457

605,763

7.	SUPPORT COSTS

Support

Governance

costs

Totals

£

Core

1,236

2,726

3,962

Mental Health

4,171

2,725

6,896

Social Prescribing

1,347

2,725

4,072

Other charitable activities

15,078

2,725

17,803

Grant administration

36

2,725

2,761

21,868

13,626

35,494

8.	NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):

2026

2025

£

Auditors' remuneration

-

9,400

Auditors' remuneration for non audit work

-

7,220

Depreciation - owned assets

17,597

16,745

Deficit on disposal of fixed assets

-

365

9.	TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The key management personnel of the charity comprises of the trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employment benefits of the key management personnel were £56,180 (2025: £55,381).

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2026 nor for the year ended 31 March 2025.

10.	STAFF COSTS

2026

2025

£

Wages and salaries

556,053

514,529

Social security costs

66,634

44,477

Other pension costs

13,197

10,978

635,884

569,984

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:

2026

2025

Charitable activities

22

No employees received remuneration over £60,000.

11.	COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted

Restricted

Total

funds

£

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM

Donations and legacies

626

46

672

Charitable activities

Core

-

115,682

Mental Health

-

106,367

Social Prescribing

-

467,580

Other charitable activities

26,078

91,836

117,914

Grant administration

38,113

606,100

644,213

Investment income

50,526

799

51,325

Other income

-

4,999

Total

115,343

1,393,409

1,508,752

EXPENDITURE ON

Charitable activities

Core

3,324

164,367

167,691

Mental Health

3,324

52,832

56,156

Social Prescribing

3,324

248,419

251,743

Other charitable activities

68,725

110,139

178,864

Grant administration

3,324

661,865

665,189

Total

82,021

1,237,622

1,319,643

NET INCOME

33,322

155,787

189,109

Transfers between funds

(56,600

)

56,600

-

Net movement in funds

(23,278

)

212,387

189,109

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

769,212

1,189,840

1,959,052

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

745,934

1,402,227

2,148,161

12.	INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REMUNERATION

The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examination fee of £2,000 and other fees of £11,626.

13.	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Freehold

Long

Motor

Computer

property

leasehold

vehicles

equipment

Totals

£

COST OR VALUATION

At 1 April 2025

585,903

4,172

3,500

64,201

657,776

Additions

-

1,198

Revaluations

24,664

-

24,664

At 31 March 2026

610,567

4,172

3,500

65,399

683,638

DEPRECIATION

At 1 April 2025

128,520

936

1,761

52,491

183,708

Charge for year

12,492

41

471

4,593

17,597

At 31 March 2026

141,012

977

2,232

57,084

201,305

NET BOOK VALUE

At 31 March 2026

469,555

3,195

1,268

8,315

482,333

At 31 March 2025

457,383

3,236

1,739

11,710

474,068

Included in cost or valuation of land and buildings is freehold land of £283,900 (2025 - £283,900) which is not depreciated.

Cost or valuation at 31 March 2026 is represented by:

Freehold

Long

Motor

Computer

property

leasehold

vehicles

equipment

Totals

£

Valuation in 2023

140,375

-

140,375

Valuation in 2026

24,664

-

24,664

Cost

445,528

4,172

3,500

65,399

518,599

610,567

4,172

3,500

65,399

683,638

If freehold land and buildings had not been revalued they would have been included at the following historical cost:

2026

2025

£

Cost

445,528

Aggregate depreciation

135,047

125,226

Value of land in freehold land and buildings

200,000

Freehold land and buildings were valued on an open market basis on 17 October 2025 by Salloway Property Consultants Ltd .

In the opinion of the trustees, the carrying value does not materially differ from the fair value at the reporting date.

14.	DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2026

2025

£

Trade debtors

237,589

277,794

Accrued income

2,971

-

Prepayments

3,901

3,350

244,461

281,144

15.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

2026

2025

£

Trade creditors

1,001

121

Social security and other taxes

11,844

10,654

Other creditors

254

362

Accruals and deferred income

230,098

13,196

243,197

24,333

16.	MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Net

Transfers

movement

between

At

At 1.4.25

in funds

funds

31.3.26

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

597,558

(39,458

)

41,024

599,124

Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund

8,000

-

8,000

Revaluation Reserve

140,375

24,663

-

165,038

745,933

(14,795

)

41,024

772,162

Restricted funds

Small Grants Scheme

25,264

767

-

26,031

Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model

257,385

-

(9,305

)

248,080

Connect Erewash

21,563

770

(7,500

)

14,833

DMHF Core

150,923

9,343

-

160,266

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

142,564

2,281

(23,100

)

121,745

DCC - Erewash Children & Young person

mental health

6,269

7,143

-

13,412

Erewash Public Health Localities Funding

112,199

(42,149

)

(800

)

69,250

Deaf Mental Health work

354

-

354

Sandiacre Network

14,187

(3,418

)

-

10,769

Sawley Network

10,711

(5,019

)

-

5,692

DCC Covid Comms

18,813

-

(18,813

)

-

GP Link

514,517

(15,396

)

(244,828

)

254,293

Living Well

80,566

-

(80,566

)

-

Lacemaker Court

1,362

(6,578

)

5,746

530

Active Partners Trust

2,450

1,810

(1,100

)

3,160

Assist Learning Fund

6,000

(8,000

)

2,000

-

GP Link - Children & Young person

-

(24,828

)

24,828

-

Community activator

18,890

(19,547

)

657

-

DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and

Training

2,594

5,609

-

8,203

Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

- Core

-

(94,069

)

94,069

-

ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway

15,617

-

(15,617

)

-

Digital Erewash

-

1,850

-

1,850

Community Insights Facilitators

Programme

-

8,800

-

8,800

EBC - Infrastructure Funding

-

5,000

-

5,000

Social Connect Grant

-

29,393

-

29,393

Erewash Primary Care Network (GP Link)

-

(6,634

)

220,000

213,366

FIG

-

(5,433

)

9,305

3,872

Erewash Health Partnership

-

4,000

1,402,228

(158,305

)

(41,024

)

1,202,899

TOTAL FUNDS

2,148,161

(173,100

)

-

1,975,061

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Gains and

Movement

resources

expended

losses

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

General fund

97,846

(137,304

)

-

(39,458

)

Revaluation Reserve

-

24,663

97,846

(137,304

)

24,663

(14,795

)

Restricted funds

Small Grants Scheme

10,000

(9,233

)

-

767

Connect Erewash

18,311

(17,541

)

-

770

DMHF Core

75,567

(66,224

)

-

9,343

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

48,000

(45,719

)

-

2,281

DCC - Erewash Children & Young person

mental health

7,143

-

7,143

Erewash Public Health Localities Funding

77,886

(120,035

)

-

(42,149

)

Sandiacre Network

-

(3,418

)

-

(3,418

)

Sawley Network

-

(5,019

)

-

(5,019

)

GP Link

269,640

(285,036

)

-

(15,396

)

Lacemaker Court

25,306

(31,884

)

-

(6,578

)

Active Partners Trust

1,810

-

1,810

Assist Learning Fund

6,000

(14,000

)

-

(8,000

)

GP Link - Children & Young person

-

(24,828

)

-

(24,828

)

Community activator

11,198

(30,745

)

-

(19,547

)

DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and

Training

8,203

(2,594

)

-

5,609

Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

- Core

43,939

(138,008

)

-

(94,069

)

Digital Erewash

4,444

(2,594

)

-

1,850

Community Insights Facilitators

Programme

8,800

-

8,800

EBC - Infrastructure Funding

10,000

(5,000

)

-

5,000

Social Connect Grant

31,250

(1,857

)

-

29,393

Erewash Primary Care Network (GP Link)

-

(6,634

)

-

(6,634

)

FIG

-

(5,433

)

-

(5,433

)

657,497

(815,802

)

-

(158,305

)

TOTAL FUNDS

755,343

(953,106

)

24,663

(173,100

)

Comparatives for movement in funds

Net

Transfers

movement

between

At

At 1.4.24

in funds

funds

31.3.25

£

Unrestricted funds

769,212

33,321

(56,600

)

745,933

Restricted funds

DCC Shopping

-

(10,005

)

10,005

-

Small Grants Scheme

19,073

6,191

-

25,264

Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model

257,385

-

257,385

Home from Hospital

-

(3,090

)

3,090

-

Connect Erewash

20,088

1,475

-

21,563

DMHF Core

137,498

13,425

-

150,923

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

100,542

42,022

-

142,564

DCC - Erewash Children & Young person

mental health

108,862

(102,593

)

-

6,269

Erewash Public Health Localities Funding

114,570

(2,371

)

-

112,199

Deaf Mental Health work

1,735

(1,381

)

-

354

Sandiacre Network

14,237

(50

)

-

14,187

Sawley Network

12,301

(1,590

)

-

10,711

Derbyshire County Council - Core

-

(22,673

)

22,673

-

DCC Covid Comms

32,785

(13,972

)

-

18,813

GP Link

327,037

220,908

(33,428

)

514,517

Living Well

39,123

41,443

-

80,566

Lacemaker Court

4,604

(3,242

)

-

1,362

Active Partners Trust

-

2,450

-

2,450

Assist Learning Fund

-

6,000

-

6,000

GP Link - Children & Young person

-

(33,387

)

33,387

-

Community activator

-

18,890

-

18,890

DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and

Training

-

2,594

-

2,594

Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

- Core

-

(20,873

)

20,873

-

ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway

-

15,617

-

15,617

1,189,840

155,788

56,600

1,402,228

TOTAL FUNDS

1,959,052

189,109

-

2,148,161

Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows:

Incoming

Resources

Movement

resources

expended

in funds

£

Unrestricted funds

115,343

(82,022

)

33,321

Restricted funds

DCC Shopping

32,386

(42,391

)

(10,005

)

Small Grants Scheme

13,000

(6,809

)

6,191

Home from Hospital

129

(3,219

)

(3,090

)

Connect Erewash

25,142

(23,667

)

1,475

DMHF Core

58,429

(45,004

)

13,425

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

48,001

(5,979

)

42,022

DCC - Erewash Children & Young person

mental health

(7,594

)

(94,999

)

(102,593

)

Erewash Public Health Localities Funding

47,447

(49,818

)

(2,371

)

Deaf Mental Health work

-

(1,381

)

(1,381

)

Sandiacre Network

-

(50

)

(50

)

Sawley Network

-

(1,590

)

(1,590

)

Derbyshire County Council - Core

58,054

(80,727

)

(22,673

)

DCC Covid Comms

6,143

(20,115

)

(13,972

)

GP Link

469,325

(248,417

)

220,908

Living Well

157,706

(116,263

)

41,443

Lacemaker Court

21,046

(24,288

)

(3,242

)

Active Partners Trust

2,600

(150

)

2,450

Assist Learning Fund

6,000

-

6,000

GP Link - Children & Young person

323

(33,710

)

(33,387

)

Community activator

29,035

(10,145

)

18,890

DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and

Training

2,594

-

2,594

Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board

- Core

59,545

(80,418

)

(20,873

)

Stopping the start

35,000

(35,000

)

-

ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway

329,098

(313,481

)

15,617

1,393,409

(1,237,621

)

155,788

TOTAL FUNDS

1,508,752

(1,319,643

)

189,109

Shopping Vehicle Replacement Fund

When the shopping fund makes a surplus of £2,000 per year, the surplus is transferred to a designated fund to replace the shopping vehicle at the end of its useful life. No such funds were available this year.

Revaluation Reserve

This fund contains the unrealised gain arising on the revaluation of the property.

Small Grants Scheme

Funding from Erewash Borough Council, Erewash Voluntary Action CVS, Derby and Derbyshire CCG and Derbyshire County Council for health grants up to £1,500.

Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model

This is funding to look at promoting wellbeing in Erewash. Plans are currently being drawn up. £9,305 has been transferred to Financial Inclusion Group due to a misallocation of the funding last year.

Connect Erewash

Funding from Derbyshire County Council. Public Health to help to reduce loneliness and isolation across the Erewash Area. Funding allocated for two years. £7,500 has been transferred to General for the administration percentage detailed with the grant agreement to fund the project.

DMHF (Derbyshire Mental Health Forum) Core

The forum helps to promote and develop the mental health voluntary sector across Derbyshire. By hosting a regular forum and providing e bulletin to bring groups up to date with current opportunities In the previous year this fund was included within a separate charitable organisation. Initial funding was received after the DMHF charity was wound-up and the surplus funds were donated to Erewash Action CVS to continue its work. £23,100 has been transferred to General for the administration percentage detailed with the grant agreement to fund the project.

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Promoting good mental health and awareness of suicide to sports groups and men's groups across Derbyshire. Funded through Derbyshire County Council as an NHS trailblazer project.

Erewash C&YP (Children and Young people)

Funded through Derbyshire County Council, this two year project will commission specific pieces of work through the voluntary and Community Sector to support children and young people. Erewash Voluntary Action will act as the fund holder for these funds.

Erewash PH Localities funding allocation

We are the fund holders for the Public Health Localities funding. A grant pot that is allocated to all areas. The grants will support health initiatives in the Erewash borough. £800 has been transferred to General to cover the overspend on the 'stopping the start' project - this is also ran by Erewash Locality funding and it was agreed to transfer the overspend from there.

Deaf Mental Health Work

Funding held for the Deaf Mental Health group to pay volunteers expenses.

Sandiacre Network/Sawley Network

This funding is devolved from Derbyshire County Council Public Health Locality funding to enable the network to put on activities that they develop in a local action plan.

DCC Covid Comms

Funding for communications to allow the sharing of public health messaging. £18,813 was transferred to General due to the ending of the Funding agreement. This was confirmed with the funder that the leftover amount could be transferred to the General pot.

GP Link/GP Link Children & Young Person

Funding through Erewash Health Partnership for EVA to provide Social prescribing activity. We currently have 6 full time equivalent GP link workers. GP link workers provide support to people who are needing to get to groups and activities or just to make new connections. £220,000 has been transferred to Erewash Primary Care Network (GP Link) in order to keep the projects separate going forward. The overspend of £24,828 within the GP Link Children & Young Person and £39,748 within GP Link Additional have been transferred to GP Link Core.

Living Well

Funding through NHS to engage the voluntary sector in the transformation of mental health services. £12,000 has been transferred to General for the specific administration percentage detailed within the grant agreement to fund the project. £68,566 was transferred to General due to the ending of the Funding agreement. This was confirmed with the funder that the leftover amount could be transferred to the General pot.

Lacemaker Court

To provide a wellbeing service to residents of Lacemaker Court, to help to reduce loneliness and isolation. £5,147 was transferred from General to cover the overspend within the fund throughout the period. This agreement has now ended.

Active Partners Trust

Funding received from Sport England via Active Partner's Trust to provide a base for Place Partnership Community Engagement Lead and support in the delivery of encouraging physical activity within the community of Kirk Hallam. £1,100 has been transferred to General for the administration percentage detailed within the grant agreement.

Assist Learning Fund

Funding received from Foundation Derbyshire to support the CORE costs of EVA and training and support of the community and voluntary sector. £2,000 was transferred from General to cover the slight overspend for the period.

Community Activator

Funded via Derbyshire County Council Public Health and Erewash Health and Wellbeing Partnership supporting a placed based, asset based, Community Wellness model to deliver key elements of the Public Health Locality Programme in Erewash. This programme has been running since 2020. Networks are up and running and delivering against locally agreed action plans in Sandiacre & Sawley. These locations are broadly in line with areas of highest IMD Erewash. £657 was transferred from General for the slight overspend within the period.

DCC - Erewash C&YP MH - Network and Training

The network is open to all groups, organisations and development workers operating in the Erewash area. The Network exists to bring together individuals who support children and young people in the Erewash area to share skills, information, experiences, good practice and resources.

Derby & Derbyshire Integrated Care Board - Core

This provides funding for the core of our organisation, including CEO, Development work and volunteer centre. Through this funding we run networks to bring people together and promote volunteering throughout the area. This core funding allows all the rest of our activities to exist. The deficit during the year was transferred from the general fund.

ICB - Mental Health Urgent Care Pathway

Funding received from the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board to manage and distribute VSCE capital grants as part of the Mental Health Urgent Care Capital award. The Programme supports mental health projects across Derby and Derbyshire. £15,617 was transferred to General due to the ending of the Funding agreement. This was confirmed with the funder that the leftover amount could be transferred to the General pot.

Digital Erewash

Funded via Rural Action Derbyshire, the aim of the project is to support existing clients with access, training and confidence to utilise technology for every day and essential use. This includes shopping clients that we currently work with, social prescribing clients and volunteers. The focus is on those that are socially isolated to empower them to lead a more engaged life and opening up the opportunities for them to access activities and health support that they are otherwise not engaged with do to a lack of digital access, understanding or training.

Community Insights Facilitators Programme

Working in partnership with NHS Derbyshire Community Health Services, this project aims to help build local skills in Cotmanhay by gathering community insights, and to support newly trained Community Insights Facilitators to listen to local people and learn from their experiences.

EBC - Infrastructure Funding

Funding has been allocated through the Erewash Borough Council Investment Fund to support the CORE infrastructure role of EVA over the next 2 years - focusing on community development and sustainability.

Social Connect Grant

Funding via Derbyshire County Council Public Health -Erewash Voluntary Action co-ordinate the approach locally to social connectedness to build on the work developed since 2019 to improve social connectedness amongst our communities and its residents in the Erewash area. Erewash Voluntary Action drive this project locally to ensure that:

- Social connectedness continues to feature as a priority on the Erewash Health & Wellbeing Partnership Locality plans

- Continue to develop partnership approaches to reflect what is needed next locally to improve social connectedness and as a result reduce the impact of loneliness and isolation.

- Distribute the social connectedness funding to projects locally that aim to help people feel more socially connected within their local communities.

Erewash Primary Care Network (GP Link)

EVA deliver the social prescribing service across Erewash in partnership with the Erewash Health Partnership. In addition we hold funds on behalf of the Partnership. £220,000 has been transferred from GP Link in order to keep the projects separate going forward.

Financial Inclusion Group

EVA hold funds on behalf of the Health and Wellbeing Partnership to distribute out to local groups and services. £9,305 has been transferred from Erewash CCG Health as a Social Model due to a misallocation of the funding last year.

Erewash Health Partnership

Funds we are holding on behalf of Erewash Health Partnership. £4,000 has been transferred from general to keep the project separate going forward.

Commentary on transfers

Unless stated above, transfers from general reserves to restricted funds represent the charity's own contribution to those respective projects from core funds, representing the utilisation of staff, resources, office and meeting space in the centre. They also represent a contribution to funding where there are insufficient resources to fund the activity.

17.	RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2026.