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IDGN's reserves policy is reviewed annually and includes designated funds for specific activities.
The level of reserves shall be included in the financial reporting provided to Trustees in advance of each Trustee meeting. For the Financial Year Ending 31 March 2027, the trustees have agreed to designate funds for expenditure as follows: [list of designated funds]
Financial · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
IDGN's reserves as of March 31, 2026, equate to just over 12 months worth of forecast expenditure.
The reserves held as at 31 March 2026 equate to just over 12 months worth of 2026/2027 forecast expenditure.
Financial · Metric statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
IDGN's reserves policy aims to maintain between 6 and 12 months of forecast expenditure.
Reserves of 6 to 12 months of forecast expenditure.
Financial · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
IDGN's net expenditure for the year was £27,392.
The net expenditure for the year was £27,392, including net expenditure of £19,463 on unrestricted funds and net expenditure of £7,929 on restricted funds.
Financial · Funding statement
IDGN relocated its office to the CFC permanently after a successful trial period.
As the trial came to an end the charity agreed it was beneficial to relocate our office permanently to the CFC.
Operational · Procedural statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The charity's trustees are appointed by the members at the AGM and governed by a memorandum and articles of association.
The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and are appointed by the members at the AGM.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The charity's activities are designed to provide public benefit, especially for elderly and vulnerable people.
In setting our objectives and planning our activities our Trustees have given serious consideration to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit and in particular supporting elderly and vulnerable people.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The charity's objectives align with promoting charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Ilkley and its neighbourhood.
To promote any charitable purposes for the benefit of the community in Ilkley, Addingham, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston in the local government district of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and its neighbourhood.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
IDGN collaborated with the Clarke Foley Community Hub to trial a new working space and decided to relocate permanently.
As the trial came to an end the charity agreed it was beneficial to relocate our office permanently to the CFC.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
IDGN offers a programme of social outings for clients, including scenic trips and Christmas lunches.
This year there were ten outings, taking in scenic afternoon tea trips, Christmas lunches, the local panto, as well as a trip to an out of town retail park.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The Dementia Hub provides tailored support for individuals, families, and professionals dealing with dementia.
Support is tailored to individual needs and often involves extended one-to-one conversations, particularly around coping with dementia-related behaviours and sustaining carer wellbeing.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
The Friendship Groups transitioned to a single enhanced Friday group with an average of 25 attendees.
The decision was taken in January to consolidate into a single enhanced Friday group. Members were supported through this change and attendance has since stabilised and grown.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
The Shop & Drop (S&D) service was closed due to a lack of funding and declining referrals.
With that funding withdrawn and referrals dwindling, the trustees agreed in November 2025 to close the service at the end of March 2026.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
The ShopAssist scheme supported 15 clients with practical shopping tasks and social connections.
We are now supporting 15 clients to access their groceries in person. These clients have been supported by 13 volunteers who between them have contributed 864 volunteer hours.
Service · Observational claim · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
The Befriending Scheme provided over 860 hours of support through phone calls and face-to-face visits to 32 older individuals.
In 2025/2026, a dedicated team of 26 volunteers gave over 860 hours of their time to support 32 older individuals.
Service · Observational claim · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 4
The charity's main activities include supporting independent living, alleviating loneliness, and improving the lives of older and vulnerable people in Ilkley District.
Support independent living, alleviate loneliness and improve the lives of older and vulnerable people in the Ilkley District.
Service · Policy statement · From Ilkley and District Good Neighbours — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
Samsons Academy plans to build further partnerships with education, policing and voluntary sector organisations.
build further partnerships with education, policing and voluntary sector organisations.
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
Samsons Academy will continue developing trauma-informed education and therapeutic interventions for vulnerable communities.
continue developing trauma-informed education and therapeutic interventions for vulnerable communities;
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
Samsons Academy aims to secure additional grant funding for long-term sustainability.
secure additional grant funding to improve long-term sustainability;
Financial · Commitment statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
Samsons Academy plans to strengthen community-based mental health provision.
strengthen community-based mental health provision;
Commissioning · Commitment statement · From Samsons Academy — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15