I am Pauline Balderstone, Chair of the Carlton Social & Bowling Club Building Company Limited. We as the board of Directors have been put in the position where the tenants are squatting in our property, which is Rowan Lodge, 113 Carlton Road, Whalley Range, Manchester. They have been there since February 2021, have refused to agree or sign issued Leases, neither paid any rent over the years. The tenants have been served with an eviction notice in March 2024, and as a result have started a legal battle against us, the Building Company Limited. Our funds have been drained fighting to gain back control and possession of our property. Therefore need further funds to cover legal expenses.