The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the Charity.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)
The Charity is established for:
The advancement of education for the public benefit in the United Kingdom, specifically within the socially and economically deprived community of Rotherham East Ward and its environs, particularly Roma people, Eastern European migrants, asylum seekers, refugees and other persons, by working to improve educational attainment, attendance and aspiration of children and the engagement and participation in learning of such children, their parents, carers and families. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of this community in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society.
In furtherance of such objects, but not further or otherwise, the company shall have the power:
to cause to be written, and printed or otherwise reproduced and circulated, gratuitously or otherwise, periodicals, magazines, books, leaflets or other documents or films or recorded tapes;
to hold exhibitions, meetings, lectures, classes, seminars, workshops and courses either alone or with others;
to promote research, scientific work, scientific investigation and development into any aspect of the objects of the Company and its work to disseminate the results of any such research;
to co-operate and enter into arrangements with any authorities, national, local or otherwise;
to accept subscriptions, donations, devises and bequests of, and to purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire and hold, any real or personal estate, maintain and alter any of the same as are necessary for any of the objects of the Company and (subject to such consents as may be required by law) sell, lease or otherwise dispose of or mortgage any such real or personal estate.
The objects have been changed by Special Resolution to reflect more accurately the primary demographics that the charity supports. In addition, the licence to sell the Mapping Attainment Grid has been relinquished and Clifton EMAG Ltd is to be dissolved.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
Vision, mission and strategic aims
The logo of the charity and its working name has been changed to CLP, although the official name remains as Clifton Learning Partnership. We updated our strapline to read:
Supporting the local community to thrive.
And our Vision and Purpose have been revised to read:
Vision:
A thriving local community where people are happy, safe and healthy.
Purpose:
CLP exists to support adults, young people and children to thrive within their community
Our strategic aims have been revised to:
1. Supporting communities to navigate systems and access their rights.
2. Providing opportunities for adults, young people and children to develop and thrive.
3. Mitigating the impacts of poverty.
4. Amplifying the voice and influence of marginalised communities.
5. Celebrating diversity and achievements.
The charity has continued to provide services to the children and families within Eastwood. Our belief is that by addressing the issues of vulnerability, exploitation, unemployment, poverty and inequality can build and sustain a stronger community. This has included;
Advice and Support
Continuing grants from The National Lottery and from The Henry Smith Foundation have allowed us to expand our advice and support. We are seeing increasing numbers of people, as the cost of living crisis squeezes families hard. We have continued to support people with EUSS and related immigration issues. Local people can now get more specialist support from CARD about immigration and benefits, housing advice from Key Choices Council staff and Environmental Health staff and smoking cessation.
Eastwood Pantry
Our Social Supermarket has rapidly become well established in the community. We now support 35+ people, with 4 people volunteering on a regular basis. Our delivery from Fare Share is twice a week and we supplement this with additional products. We are grateful for funding from Wharfedale and Garfield Weston. We provided over 40 food hampers to families at Christmas with funding from Voluntary Action Rotherham.
Community opportunities
The National Lottery funding has enabled us to consistently provide English conversation groups. These sessions are appreciated because they are low-key, fun and people are free to bring their babies. In addition to learning English it gives people a chance to meet new people in similar circumstances, develop friendships and support each other. We have supplemented these with more formal but friendly classes delivered by RNN (Rotherham College). We have also provided sewing sessions for local women.
Supporting young people
Funding through Smiles for Miles (The National Lottery Consortium fund, led by The children young people and families consortium) and RMBC Universal Youth Funding enables us to run our 2 youth clubs where we see about 40 youngsters each week. In addition we continue to offer a football session with Rotherham United Community Trust. Activities that young people have had the opportunity to explore have included trips to do canoeing, climbing and abseiling. Also in-house activities in art and music.
We have provided holiday clubs through Easter and Summer Holidays.
In addition, we have developed a Roma-only playgroup with funding through Family Hubs and we support the Family Hubs offer to our clients.
In addition, we have provided diversionary activities and outreach work in order to address issues of ASB through funding from the Violence Reduction Unit.
Newly acquired funding through South Yorkshire Community Foundation and Maximus have allowed us to develop our employability offer for young people. This has involved group and individual work both in schools and within the community. We work to break down barriers to employment, access to college and develop aspirations as well as supporting young people to understand potential pathways. We are working closely with local schools and RMBC Employment Solutions Teams.
Outside spaces
Our fabulous volunteers continue to make our garden space blossom, with lovely fruit and vegetables to supplement pantry, as well as honey from our hives which we sell and put all profits back into Pantry.
CLP Homes
CLP Homes is now a trading subsidiary of CLP, and continues to make progress.
Fun Fest
Fun Fest in 2025 had a theme of Nature. It was well attended by approximately 2,000 people.
Impact
Our work has an impact directly on people’s lives, whether that is as an employee, volunteer, client, or the community as a whole. For example:
Last year we supported over 3,000 unique individuals, and our reach extends beyond this through our Facebook page, where we can engage in Slovakian and English, giving key messages and receiving information about what is concerning people.
Clients tell us that they would not know where to go to for support if we weren’t here.
We have examples of Ukrainian Roma people preferring to come to us rather than to the Council-run support sessions.
We have supported over 3,500 people to get Settled Status since 2019 and we continue to support people to access their share codes which permits them to prove their right to work, rent and access secondary health care.
In one week in March 2025 we had 97 callers at the door, either asking for immediate help, an appointment or something else.
On average we support about 150 people/week who access all of our services.
We directly contribute to the local economy by both employing local people and hosting volunteers and thereby developing their skills and enhancing their future opportunities.
85% of clients rated us as 10/10 in answer to ‘Does CLP help you get the advice and support that you need?
95% of people thought that CLP improves our community
80% of people felt more confident because of their interaction with CLP
85% said that they would struggle/wouldn’t know where to go for help/ didn’t know what they would do without CLP
Adults said:
‘Kind people, keen to help, make a relaxing conversation’
‘They help me with a lot when I was pregnant. The CLP staff are so supportive. They gave me a lot of baby things such as a pram, baby clothes, bouncer, and food. They were so kind: that makes the journey so easy for me’
‘I came to volunteer and they accepted me with love and kindness’
‘CLP helps a lot to me and my family. But if CLP wasn’t here it’s going to be difficult, but I will try to survive and cope’
‘I trust them’
Young people said:
‘X has helped me by motivating me to believe and stay in school’
‘They helped me by getting everyone to speak and communicate and any problem we had we sorted it. I really appreciate them.’
‘X has helped me to get me out of trouble and he is the best’
‘I come to have fun and enjoy myself’
‘They motivate me to do better at school’
‘I come to hang out with my friends and the staff’
‘They help with my anxiety’
‘If CLP wasn’t here I’d be sad and bored’
‘I trust people here’
During 2025/26, we were able to sustain our level of income. We maintained the level of smaller grants and have continued to benefit from two larger grants from the National Lottery and Henry Smith Foundation.
These two major grants have allowed us to continue to develop the advice and support work and community hub work.
It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent of between 3 and 4 months of the Charity's expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.
The principle source of funding is through grant applications and a small trading income, however the charity continues to welcome donations from both organisations and individuals.
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
New Trustees are appointed based upon skills required. They are committed to supporting our children and their families in engaging and participating in learning.
Three new Trustees appointed during the year. The Chair retired. Lois Orton was appointed as Chair.
All of the Trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The Trustees meet regularly throughout the year, all contributing to the work of the Charity.
On behalf of the board of Trustees
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Clifton Learning Partnership (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2026.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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 that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
Clifton Learning Partnership is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Zone 1, Erskine Road, Eastwood, Rotherham, S65 1RF.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business.
The accounts are prepared on the accruals basis.
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:
At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the current or previous year.
At the year end, there was £0 (2025: £73) owing to a trustee for expenses incurred for trading business activity.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows: £15,250 Smiles for Miles and £670 for Children's Capital of Culture (2025 £1,500 Street Outreach Worker Project and £260 Barnardo's).
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
The income funds of the Charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:
Bernardos
A grant from Bernados received to deliver Bump, Birth and Beyond project supporting pregnant woman and young children.
BUPA Gardening
A grant from BUPA received to fund gardening equipment.
Capital and Revenue Funding (RMBC)
A grant from Rotherham East Councillors received to support capital funding projects at Clifton Learning Partnership.
During the year, there was a transfer of £128 (2025: £nil) from unrestricted funds to cover in year overspend.
Children's Capital of Culture
A grant from Creative Lives received to support International ROMA day celebrations.
Family Hubs IT
A grant received to purchase IT resources to support Family Hubs work.
Food in Crisis (VAR Christmas Hampers)
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham received to enable food hampers to be distributed to families in need over Christmas.
Fun Fest
A grant from South Yorkshire Housing Association received to fund a fun day for the community to come together and enjoy time together. It addresses community cohesion issues.
During the year, there was a transfer of £840 (2025: £500) from unrestricted funds to cover in year overspend.
Groundwork
A grant from Groundwork UK received to install solar panels, new windows and ceiling insulation.
An amount of £nil (2025: £21,490) was transferred to unrestricted funds in relation to the purchase of unrestricted fixed assets.
Maximus
A grant from Maximus received to support employability of young ROMA people.
Pantry Budget
A grant from the Talbot Trust was received in the year ended 31 March 2023 to support the setting up of a social supermarket which includes spending on the building and fittings. Since this date, grants from various sources have been received to provide resources for the ongoing work of the social supermarket, as well as income generated from the running of the pantry.
During the year, there was a transfer of £23 (2025: £5,000) from unrestricted funds to cover in year overspend.
RMBC HAF Easter
A grant from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received to provide school holiday activities in the community during the easter holidays.
RMBC HAF Summer
A grant from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received to provide school holiday activities in the community during the school holidays.
RMBC Universal Youth
A grant from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received to support the provision of youth work in Eastwood.
Skipton Building Society
A grant from Skipton Building Society received to support those in debt with financial management.
Smiles for Miles
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham on behalf of The Childrens Young People and Families Consortium received to support the provision of youth work in Eastwood.
South Yorkshire COSYCF
A grant from South Yorkshire's Community Foundation received to help support research work with Sheffield University.
Street Outreach Worker Project
A grant from Rush House received to provide Street Outreach workers.
The National Lottery
A grant from The National Lottery received to deliver advice and support sessions and community development activities. An additional uplift grant from the National Lottery was received in recognition of the increase in core costs.
VAR Family Hubs Event
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham received to support a focus group with Roma families about Family Hubs.
VAR Hampers
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham received to provide resource for Christmas hampers in the community.
VAR Mental Health
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham received to enable the support of the diverse group of volunteers in the garden and in the pantry, most of whom are vulnerable.
VAR Prevent & Early Intervention
A grant from Voluntary Action Rotherham received to help support and manage volunteers working in the pantry and garden.
VRU DAYE
A grant from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council received to support youth work. During the year, there was a transfer of £157 (2025: £nil) from unrestricted funds to cover in year overspend.
Wharfdale Foundation
A grant from Wharfdale Foundation received to support a range of core activities.
Sundry
Various small grants have been included within sundries. These include funds received from/ for Biffa, Cohesion Pilot, Flux, International ROMA Day, Leicester University, Neighbourhoods Consultation, ROMA Dance, ROMA project and Unequal Aging Project.
During the year, there was a transfer of £199 from unrestricted funds to cover an overspend.
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows: