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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03562525 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1071467







REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

FOR

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED






CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026




Page

Report of the Trustees 1 to 7

Independent Examiner's Report 8

Statement of Financial Activities 9

Balance Sheet 10 to 11

Notes to the Financial Statements 12 to 18

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026


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
Our Vision

Voice, choice and equality for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Our Mission

To work with people with learning disabilities and autistic people to make sure they have a voice in shaping services so that they can have the same life chances as everybody else.

Our Values

Inclusive - people with learning disabilities and autistic people are at the centre of everything we do

Honest - we act with integrity and honesty at all times, we won't say we can do something if we can't

Kind - we treat everybody with dignity, respect and kindness

Challenging - if we think things aren't fair or right, we ask 'difficult questions'

Cooperative - we work with other organisations to help them feel more confident meeting people with learning
disabilities and autistic people

Positive - we believe in a fairer future and that we are making a difference

Strategic Objectives

During the year, we have implemented several initiatives to ensure that we achieve our strategic objectives and move closer to fulfilling our mission. Our strategic plan focuses on three key objectives: increasing membership numbers, introducing new activities, and promoting co-production.

1. Increase the number of members attending our existing services.

2. Introduce a wider range of experiences and offer more exciting activities to enhance engagement and foster skills and independence.

3. Promote greater co-production and representation of the service user group.


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
The following sections on achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.

Achievements and performance

OPAL Move

OPAL Move continued during the year as a health and wellbeing programme for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The programme supported individuals to improve physical and mental wellbeing, build healthier routines and increase confidence in accessing preventative healthcare. Through one-to-one and small group support, participants were encouraged to set personal goals, increase physical activity, improve diet and hydration, and develop confidence to attend health appointments, including annual health checks and cancer screening where appropriate.

Household Support Fund

OPAL received funding to support Oldham Council's Household Support Fund offer for vulnerable residents. OPAL used an e-voucher system to support individuals and households affected by financial hardship and the ongoing cost-of-living pressures. Support included emergency food, warm clothing, school uniforms, household furniture and white goods, essential household items, and emergency energy and water costs. During 2025/26, OPAL supported 91 households and 284 people through this fund. This work enabled OPAL to provide practical, timely support to residents experiencing crisis and helped reduce immediate hardship for families and individuals in Oldham.

Community Health Champions

OPAL continued as part of the Community Health Champions network, supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people to gain knowledge, confidence and skills to make informed choices about their health. During 2025/26, OPAL delivered targeted health and wellbeing sessions focusing on annual health checks, flu and COVID vaccinations, measles, cancer screenings and keeping warm through winter, including warm homes and energy-saving advice. This work helped to make health information more accessible and supported people to better understand preventative healthcare and how to access the right support.

Volunteer Week Grant

OPAL received a Volunteers' Week grant which enabled the organisation to recognise and celebrate the contribution of volunteers. We held a celebration event at The Link Centre and invited all OPAL volunteers to attend. The event included food, small gifts and time to thank volunteers for their support, commitment and achievements. It was an opportunity to bring people together, show appreciation and recognise the important role volunteers play in supporting OPAL's members, activities and wider work.

ABL Stop Smoking Scheme

OPAL worked in partnership with ABL Health and Your Health Oldham to promote stop smoking support and improve accessibility for Oldham residents, including people with learning disabilities. Activities included sharing accessible resources, attending community events, promoting the service through OPAL's networks and social media, and using creative engagement tools to start conversations about smoking and vaping. OPAL also shared feedback and community insight with ABL Health to support more inclusive and accessible health promotion.

Answer Cancer

OPAL delivered the Let's Talk Cancer with OPAL project to increase accessible cancer awareness and encourage uptake of NHS cancer screening. The project included two cancer awareness sessions at The Link Centre and a public engagement event at Oldham Library. Sessions used accessible resources, easy-read cancer booklets, visual activities, quizzes and interactive discussions to help people understand what cancer is, the importance of early detection, and the screening available for bowel, breast and cervical cancer. The project engaged 27 people across three activities and was supported by volunteers and Answer Cancer representatives.





OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Women's Group National Lottery Funding

OPAL successfully secured National Lottery funding to support the continuation of the Women's Group over a two-year period. The group remains a safe and supportive space for women in Oldham who may experience social isolation, financial hardship, mental health difficulties or other life challenges. The funding supports the continuation of regular sessions, enabling women to come together, build confidence, share experiences, develop practical skills and strengthen community connections.

Learning Disability Friends Project

OPAL continued to run the Learning Disability Friends project, delivering acceptance sessions to professionals, students and other stakeholders. The sessions help people understand the barriers faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people, challenge common myths and promote practical adjustments that can be made in everyday roles and services. This work supports OPAL's wider aim of improving inclusion, reducing stigma and helping organisations feel more confident in meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

Day Services (Your Day Your Way and OPAL Crew)

We continued to deliver engaging, enjoyable and person-centred day services through Your Day Your Way and OPAL Crew. Your Day Your Way remained shaped by the interests, choices and preferences of members through co-production. Activities included arts and crafts, music, games, personal development, digital skills, seasonal activities and opportunities to take part in wider health and community campaigns. Members also continued to be involved in everyday decisions, helping to shape activities and contribute to the life of the organisation.

The OPAL Crew continued to provide an alternative day service focused on community engagement, independence, confidence and skills development. During the year, members took part in a wide range of local and Greater Manchester activities, including visits to Castlefield Viaduct, The Lowry, Portland Basin Museum, Manchester Central Library, Gallery Oldham, Imperial War Museum North, John Rylands Library, Northern Roots, Rochdale Pioneers Museum, Manchester Museum, Heaton Park, Rochdale Town Hall, the Museum of Science and Industry, Fireground Museum and Oldham Gallery. The programme also included creative projects, filming, radio preparation, gratitude and mindfulness sessions, walking activities, health discussions, review sessions and opportunities for members to shape future OPAL Crew ideas. These experiences supported members to build confidence, develop skills, explore new places and take an active part in their local community.

Knowledge Transfer Partnership Programme (KTP)

OPAL continued its Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the University of Salford, focused on digital transformation and organisational development. The project has supported OPAL to move away from paper-based systems and strengthen its digital infrastructure, including the development of a CRM system, improved reporting processes, staff training and digital resources. The KTP has improved data visibility, reduced duplication, strengthened governance and increased digital confidence across the organisation. These improvements are helping OPAL to work more efficiently, evidence impact more clearly and prepare for future growth.

Volunteers and Placement Students

Volunteers continued to provide valuable support across OPAL's services. They helped build positive relationships with members, supported activities both on-site and in the community, and contributed to a welcoming and inclusive environment. Their time and commitment continue to strengthen OPAL's work and add value to the support offered to members.

OPAL also continued to offer placements for social work, psychology, health and social care students, and other learners. Students contributed to day services, women's group sessions, health promotion activities, community engagement work and project delivery. These placements provide students with valuable learning opportunities while also bringing additional capacity, ideas and support to OPAL's members and staff team.


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The total income for the year was £340,935 (2025:£352,301). The main source of income for the charity is now
generated through Your Day Your Way but essential funds continued to be received to support placements from
Universities

Direct expenditure in the year was £351,489 (2025:£349,808) including £5,416 (2025:£5,039) of governance costs.

Reserves policy
To achieve the reserves target, the Board has continued scrutinising expenditure and ensuring that all activities are properly funded.

The Board has implemented the priorities identified in the extensive review of the reserves policy and documented in the Strategic Plan for 2023 to 2027. Activities supported this year include the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).

Reserves are the result of the charity's unrestricted income fund, which is freely available to spend on any of the charity's purposes. The Board has reviewed all unrestricted income streams and assessed these in respect of future continued funding, the net profile of the income stream and the impact of the loss of each income stream.

The systematic identification of risk and future income, together with the assessment of committed expenditure against each stream of income, has enabled the Board to assess the reserves needed for each income stream to manage risks, shortfalls in income and specific liabilities, including loss of key staff and redundancy. The reserves which have been identified total £90,000 and will continue to be recognised in the financial statements as continuity and contingency reserves. Additional reserves will be referred to as general reserves.

Reserves will be reviewed at Board meetings when the quarterly management reports are received. Performance against budget will be monitored. The reserves policy will be reviewed and revised annually to reflect any changes in the charity's operating context. Activities funded through the general reserves will be monitored to ensure the work remains relevant to members and can demonstrate impact.


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

FUTURE PLANS
Looking ahead to 2026/27, OPAL will continue to focus on strengthening its core services, embedding learning from the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, and securing sustainable income to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people in Oldham. Trustees will continue to prioritise financial sustainability, the effective use of reserves and the development of services that are co-produced with members and responsive to local need.

A key priority will be to sustain and develop OPAL's day services, including Your Day Your Way and OPAL Crew. We will continue to increase opportunities for members to take part in meaningful activities, build confidence, develop independence, access their local community and shape services through co-production. We will also continue to review our activities so they remain engaging, inclusive and linked to members' interests, wellbeing and personal development.

Following the award of National Lottery funding, OPAL will continue to deliver and strengthen the Women's Group. This funding will support the continuation of a safe and supportive space for women in Oldham, while also enabling OPAL to evidence outcomes, demonstrate impact and consider longer-term sustainability beyond the funded period.

Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership programme, OPAL will continue its digital transformation journey and focus on embedding new systems into day-to-day practice. This includes strengthening the use of the CRM system, improving reporting and impact measurement, reducing duplication and supporting staff to use digital tools confidently. These improvements will help OPAL evidence its work more clearly, improve operational efficiency and support future growth.

OPAL will also continue to seek opportunities to reduce health inequalities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people. Building on work such as OPAL Move, Community Health Champions, Answer Cancer and accessible health promotion, we will continue to support people to understand health information, access annual health checks, take part in cancer screening where appropriate and make informed choices about their wellbeing.

Advocacy and voice will remain central to OPAL's mission. Trustees will continue to explore funding opportunities that allow OPAL to provide advocacy support for vulnerable Oldham residents, while also promoting the voice, choice and representation of people with learning disabilities and autistic people in local services and decision-making.

To support these priorities, OPAL will continue to diversify income, apply for grants and contracts that align with its charitable objectives, monitor reserves carefully and ensure that resources are used effectively. By focusing on service sustainability, digital development, health inequalities, advocacy and co-production, OPAL aims to strengthen its organisation and create a lasting impact for the people it supports.


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
(a) Structure

Oldham Personal Advocacy Limited (OPAL) is a charitable company limited by guarantee and was founded in 1983. It is governed by memorandum and articles of association, which were last amended in 1998.
The charitable objects are to promote the relief of people with learning disabilities to obtain their full rights and
privileges as citizens, to provide such people with personal friendship and support and also promote the relief of
unemployment for the public benefit in such ways as may be thought fit.

(b) Board Members

Additional Board skill gaps identified at annual review will be promoted on an ongoing basis with local partners and using social media.

(c) Management

The Board have adopted systems of internal control that are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance
against material misstatement or loss. These include:
- A strategic plan and annual budget approved by the Board
- Regular consideration of the financial performance and variance from budgets and non-financial performance indicators.

(d) Executive staff to whom day to day management is delegated

OPAL employs a Chief Executive, who is accountable to the Trustees and is responsible for the day to day management of the charity.

(e) Risk management

The directors have identified the risks which have the potential to effect reserves and have created a current risk register for the charity. The risk register will be subject to rigorous and focused review during 2026/27. Having identified these risks the Board have implemented systems to recognise, evaluate and mitigate the risks.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03562525 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity number
1071467

Registered office
The Link Centre
Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DZ

Trustees
Ms J Bird
Mrs C Blythe (resigned 28.5.2026)
Mrs C M Guereca
Dr J D Lord (resigned 20.7.2026)
Mrs J N Pickering
Mrs V Royle
Miss V Lomas
M J Harrison (appointed 28.5.2026)

Company Secretary
Miss M Anderson


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026


REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Independent Examiner
Jane Cooksey FCCA
Jane Cooksey Limited
15/16 Boarshurst Bus. Park,
Boarshurst Lane, Greenfield
Oldham
Lancashire
OL3 7ER

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24 September 2026 and signed on its behalf by:





Miss M Anderson - Secretary

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Oldham Personal Advocacy Limited ('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 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, 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.








Jane Cooksey FCCA
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Jane Cooksey Limited
15/16 Boarshurst Bus. Park,
Boarshurst Lane, Greenfield
Oldham
Lancashire
OL3 7ER

24 September 2026

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

2026 2025
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 2,979 - 2,979 6,700

Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 274,397 59,964 334,361 341,015

Investment income 2 3,595 - 3,595 4,586
Total 280,971 59,964 340,935 352,301

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 296,261 54,588 350,849 348,955

Other 640 - 640 853
Total 296,901 54,588 351,489 349,808

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (15,930 ) 5,376 (10,554 ) 2,493
Transfers between funds 11 (1,006 ) 1,006 - -
Net movement in funds (16,936 ) 6,382 (10,554 ) 2,493

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 195,167 - 195,167 192,674

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 178,231 6,382 184,613 195,167

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2026

2026 2025
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds funds funds
Notes £    £    £    £   
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets 8 1,919 - 1,919 2,559

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 9 15,682 - 15,682 15,115
Cash at bank and in hand 177,590 6,382 183,972 189,391
193,272 6,382 199,654 204,506

CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year 10 (16,960 ) - (16,960 ) (11,898 )

NET CURRENT ASSETS 176,312 6,382 182,694 192,608

TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES

178,231

6,382

184,613

195,167

NET ASSETS 178,231 6,382 184,613 195,167
FUNDS 11
Unrestricted funds 178,231 195,167
Restricted funds 6,382 -
TOTAL FUNDS 184,613 195,167

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.


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03562525)

BALANCE SHEET - continued
31 MARCH 2026

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


The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 24 September 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:





J N Pickering - Trustee

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

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.

Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.


Computer equipment - 25% on reducing balance

Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes subject to restrictions declared by the donor or through the terms of the appeal.

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. INVESTMENT INCOME
2026 2025
£    £   
Deposit account interest 3,595 4,586


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

3. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

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

2026 2025
£    £   
Depreciation - owned assets 640 853

4. 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.


Trustees' expenses

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


5. STAFF COSTS
2026 2025
£    £   
Wages and salaries 241,756 237,189
Social security costs 16,756 13,349
Other pension costs 7,583 7,138
266,095 257,676

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

2026 2025
Administration, Finance and IT 2 2
Client services 10 10
12 12

No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£    £    £   
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 6,700 - 6,700

Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 260,379 80,636 341,015

Investment income 4,586 - 4,586
Total 271,665 80,636 352,301

EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Charitable Activities 235,062 113,893 348,955

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
£    £    £   

Other 853 - 853
Total 235,915 113,893 349,808

NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 35,750 (33,257 ) 2,493
Transfers between funds (27,885 ) 27,885 -
Net movement in funds 7,865 (5,372 ) 2,493

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward 187,302 5,372 192,674

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 195,167 - 195,167

7. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION FEES

2026 2025
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,008 875
Other financial services 1,856 2,293

2,864 3,168


8. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
£   
COST
At 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 3,412
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2025 853
Charge for year 640
At 31 March 2026 1,493
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2026 1,919
At 31 March 2025 2,559


OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

9. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2026 2025
£    £   
Trade debtors 9,132 9,915
Other debtors - 81
Prepayments and accrued income 6,550 5,119
15,682 15,115

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2026 2025
£    £   
Trade creditors 9,001 5,567
Social security and other taxes 4,540 4,182
Other creditors 1,475 373
Accrued expenses 1,944 1,776
16,960 11,898

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.25 in funds funds 31.3.26
£    £    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 105,167 (77,771 ) 60,835 88,231
Continuity and Contingency Fund 90,000 - - 90,000
Student Placements - 809 (809 ) -
Your Day your Way - 55,285 (55,285 ) -
OPAL Crew - 5,747 (5,747 ) -
195,167 (15,930 ) (1,006 ) 178,231
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (40 ) 40 -
Other grants - 5,416 966 6,382
- 5,376 1,006 6,382
TOTAL FUNDS 195,167 (10,554 ) - 184,613

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 6,574 (84,345 ) (77,771 )
Student Placements 14,504 (13,695 ) 809
Your Day your Way 234,189 (178,904 ) 55,285
OPAL Crew 25,704 (19,957 ) 5,747
280,971 (296,901 ) (15,930 )
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (40 ) (40 )
OPAL Move 24,605 (24,605 ) -
Other grants 35,359 (29,943 ) 5,416
59,964 (54,588 ) 5,376
TOTAL FUNDS 340,935 (351,489 ) (10,554 )


Comparatives for movement in funds

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.24 in funds funds 31.3.25
£    £    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 102,302 (8,912 ) 11,777 105,167
Continuity and Contingency Fund 85,000 - 5,000 90,000
Student Placements - (2,168 ) 2,168 -
Your Day your Way - 48,204 (48,204 ) -
Womens Group - (5,298 ) 5,298 -
OPAL Crew - 3,924 (3,924 ) -
187,302 35,750 (27,885 ) 195,167
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (16 ) 16 -
OPAL Move - (19,025 ) 19,025 -
Other grants 5,372 (14,216 ) 8,844 -
5,372 (33,257 ) 27,885 -
TOTAL FUNDS 192,674 2,493 - 195,167

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

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

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 11,287 (20,199 ) (8,912 )
Student Placements 11,200 (13,368 ) (2,168 )
Your Day your Way 224,323 (176,119 ) 48,204
Womens Group - (5,298 ) (5,298 )
OPAL Crew 24,855 (20,931 ) 3,924
271,665 (235,915 ) 35,750
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (16 ) (16 )
OPAL Move - (19,025 ) (19,025 )
Other grants 80,636 (94,852 ) (14,216 )
80,636 (113,893 ) (33,257 )
TOTAL FUNDS 352,301 (349,808 ) 2,493

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:

Net Transfers
movement between At
At 1.4.24 in funds funds 31.3.26
£    £    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 102,302 (86,683 ) 72,612 88,231
Continuity and Contingency Fund 85,000 - 5,000 90,000
Student Placements - (1,359 ) 1,359 -
Your Day your Way - 103,489 (103,489 ) -
Womens Group - (5,298 ) 5,298 -
OPAL Crew - 9,671 (9,671 ) -
187,302 19,820 (28,891 ) 178,231
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (56 ) 56 -
OPAL Move - (19,025 ) 19,025 -
Other grants 5,372 (8,800 ) 9,810 6,382
5,372 (27,881 ) 28,891 6,382
TOTAL FUNDS 192,674 (8,061 ) - 184,613

OLDHAM PERSONAL ADVOCACY LIMITED

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Incoming Resources Movement
resources expended in funds
£    £    £   
Unrestricted funds
General fund 17,861 (104,544 ) (86,683 )
Student Placements 25,704 (27,063 ) (1,359 )
Your Day your Way 458,512 (355,023 ) 103,489
Womens Group - (5,298 ) (5,298 )
OPAL Crew 50,559 (40,888 ) 9,671
552,636 (532,816 ) 19,820
Restricted funds
Advocacy Funding OMBC - (56 ) (56 )
OPAL Move 24,605 (43,630 ) (19,025 )
Other grants 115,995 (124,795 ) (8,800 )
140,600 (168,481 ) (27,881 )
TOTAL FUNDS 693,236 (701,297 ) (8,061 )

12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

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