The Graham Kirkham Foundation- (limited by guarantee)
Trustees, report and financial statements
Re8lstered charlty number 1002390
Registered company number 02573955
For the year ended 31 July 2024

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Contents
Trustees, annual report
Statement of Trustees, responsibilities in respect of the Trustees, Report and the
Financidl 5tatement5
Independent Examinerfs report to the Trustees of The Graham Kirkham Foundation
{limited by guarantee)
Statement of financial activities {incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
Balance Sheet
Notes to the flnanclal statements
9-13

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Trustees, annual report
The trustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act, present their annual
report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2024. The financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association 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 IFRS102)
{updated l January 20191.
Objectives, activlties and achievements
The objective of the charity is to advance any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public as the trustees
may see fit.
The main objectives are:
the promotion or development of the study and/or appreciation of literature, art, music or science;
the advancement of education of persons at any age and the advancement of physical education of
young people at school or university;
the relief of poverty and hardship by providing financial assistance and accommodation for affected
persons and their dependants and relatives;
the relief of illness and disease by providing treatment, financial assistance and accommodation. The
charity also supports research into treatment and prevention of illness,.
the relief of the suffering of birds and animals through the support of rescue homes, hospitals,
sanctuaries and other similar organisations;
the relief of poverty and hardship and promotion of the well-being of persons connected to the armed
services;
the provision of support and protection to those dependent upon or in danger of becoming dependent
on drugs,.
to provide, in the interests of social welfare, facilities for public recreation;
to protect and preserrfe buildings of architectural interest of sites of h istorical interest or natural
beauty.
The objects are achieved through the awarding of grants to charities, voluntary organisations and individuals
whose object5 and activities a re in line with those of the Foundation.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objective5 a nd in pla nning future activities.
Financial review
Lord Kirkham made donations totalling £150,000 (2023 Lord Kirkham: £225,000).
During the year, the charity has contributed a total of £184.327 {2023.' £250,305) toward5 Worthy causes. All
contributions are made by way of cheque or bank transfer.
The largest donation was given to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, receiving £50,000. Firefly Cancer Awareness
& Support received £30,000. Penguins against cancer received £25,000, Figure Ensemble Ltd and The Unicorn
Theatre both received £20,000 each.

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Year ended 31 July 2024
Trustees, annual report (continued)
Other significant donations were made to Dementia UK who received £10,000, The Friendly Band who
received £10,000 and St John International receiving £10,000 also.
Lord Kirkham is Vice President of the Kennel Club which received £3,327 and President Ex Off icio of the
Friendly Band which received £10,000.
Reserves policy
The Foundation's policy is to distribute its reserves to causes deemed worthy by the trustees when the
opportunity arises. Free reserves of £59,142 (2023.. £56,103) are held and will be distributed to worthy causes
when suitable grant applications are approved.
Investment policy
Free reserves are held as cash to enable the Charity to access its reserves to fulf il grant a pplications once
approved.
Grant making policy
The trustees consider each application and make awards to applicants in line with the objectives of the
Charity.
Risk assessment
On an informal basis the Trustees have considered the risks to which the charity is exposed and they believe
they have established proced ures to mitigate significant risks.
Plans for the future perlods
The trustees plan to contlnue to contribute towards worthy causes and consider applications as they arise.
Structure, governance and management
Trustees serving during the year are as follows:
Lord G Kirkham
Lady P Kirkham
M Kirkham
The trustee retiring by rotation is Lord Kirkham who, being eligible, offers himself for re-election.
Trustees meet as and when required to discuss and agree upon grant application5.

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Year ended 31 July 2024
Trustees, annual report (continued)
New Trustees are appointed by the board of trustees and hold office until the next annual general meeting
when they become eligible for re-election. At the general meeting the number nearest one-third of the
trustees shall retire and may offer themselves for re-election.
The trustees have no interest in shares or rights to subscribe for share5 which require disclosure under
companies, legislation.
In accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the charitable company is exempt from the requirements of
the act to include 'Limited" as part of its name.
The company is limited by guarantee and was Incorporated on 15 January 1991 under company number
02573955. It has been granted charitable status under the Charities Act under registration number
1002390.
The Charity is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
The Graham Kirkham Foundation is an independent registered charity and is administered by staff working
for Black Diamond Investments LP.
In the event of the company belng wound up, the liability of each of the members shall be for a sum not
exceeding £1.

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Year ended 31 July 2024
Trustees, annual report (continued)
Legal and administrative information
The full name of the charity is The Graham Kirkham Foundation {'the Foundation'l.
Registered Office
8 Ebor Court
Redhou5e Interchange
Adwick - le Street
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN6 7FE
Bankers
The Royal Bank of Scotland
12 High Street
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DNI IED
Reqistered Charlty Number
1002390
Independent Examlner
Karen Hanlan, ACA
I Saracen Close
Ettington
Warwickshire
CV37 7SZ
Registered Company Number
02573955
Trustees & Dirertors
Lord G Kirkham
Lady P Kirkham
M Kirkham
By order of the board
The Lord Kirkham KCVO
th
17 March 2025
Trustee

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Trustees, responsibilities statement
The trustees (who are also director5 of The Graham Kirkham Foundation for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statement5 in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and expenditure, of the charitable
company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departure5 d isclosed a nd explained in the financial statements,.
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
there is no relevant information of which the charitable company's Independent Examiner is unaware;
and
the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any
relevant information and to establish that the Independent Examiner is aware of that information.

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Graharn Kirkham Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charitable company I'the
Company'l for the year ended 31 July 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 13.
Responslbilitles and basis of report
As the charitls trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statement5 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 financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111'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 Examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examlnatlon. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe..
accountin8 records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act;
or
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 2006 Act
otherthan the requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. 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 IFRS102).
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.
Karen Hanlan, ACA
I Saracen Close, Ettington, Warwickshire, CV37 7SZ

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Statement of financial activities
(incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account)
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Notes
Unrestricted funds
2024
2023
Income:
Donations & legacies
Donations
Gifts in kind
Gift Aid tax rebate
Investment income
150,000
1,000
37,500
681
225,000
1,000
56,250
283
Total income
189,181
282,533
Expenditure
Charitable activitles
Grants
Support and governan￿ costs
(184,327) 1250,3051
(1,815)
11,914)
Total expenditure
(186,142) (252,219)
Net income and net movement In fund5
3,039
30,314
Reconclllatlon of funds
Totsl funds brought forward
56,103
25,789
Total funds carried forward
59,142
56,103
The net income for the year and resulting net movement in funds arise from continuing
operations.
The charitable company has no recognised gains or losses other than net movements in funds for
the year.

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Balance sheet
For the yeor ended 31 July 2024
Notes
2024
2023
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13.529
46,388
59,917
11,056
45,822
56,878
Current Ilabilltles
Creditors due within one year
(775)
(775)
Net current assets
59,142
56,103
Net As*ts
59,142
56,103
The funds of the Charity:
Unrestricted funds
59,142
56,103
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these flnancial statements.
For the year ending 31 July 2024 the company was entStled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Dlrectorsltrustees responsibilities:
The members have not required the charitsble company to obtsln an audit of Its accounts for the year in
question in accordantr with sectlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006, howeier, in accordantr with sectlon
145 of the Charities Act 2011 the accounts have been examined by an Independent examiner whose report
appears on page 6.
The directors/trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with
spect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have b￿n p￿pared In accordance with the provisions appllcable to companies subject to the
small companies, regime.
These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees on 17th March 2025 and signed on its behalf
by:
The Lord Klrkham KCVO
Trustee
Registered company number 02573955

The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Notes to the financial statements
Iforming part of thefinancial statements)
l Accounting policies
Basis of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS1021 (updated l January 2019) -
(Charities SORP {FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006.
In preparing these financial statements Update Bulletin I to the Charities SORP IFRS1021 has been adopted and
consequently a Statement of Cash flows has not been prepared.
The Graham Kirkham Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant
accounting policy note.
Status of the company
The charitable company is limited by guarantee and does not have share capital. The liability of members Is
limited to £1 per member.
Going Concern statement
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes that the charity will
continue to operate. The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the continuance of support from the
charity's key donor. The charity makes grants to organisations only to the extent that funds are available to it
and makes no commitment to beneficiaries about future grants. Furthermore overheads and running costs are
limited and Trustees always ensure funds are available to meet the charity's obligations when making
decisions on future grant5. Based on this understanding the director trustees believe that it remains
appropriate to prepare the financial statement5 on a going concern basis. The financial Statements do not
include any adjustments which would result from the basis of preparation being inappropriate.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charitable company is legally entitled,
ultimate receipt is probable and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Income relating to future periods, as a result of donor imposed conditions specifying the time period, has been
treated as deferred income.
Donations include recoverable income tax.

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Year ended 31 July 2024
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
Gifts in kind are included at valuation and recognised as income when the services to which they relate have
been provided. Donated facilities and services provided are included at the value to the charity where this can
be quantified, and a third party is bearing the cost. No amounts are included in the financial statements for
services donated by volunteers.
Expenditure
Grants payable are charged in the financial statements when the trustees have resolved to make a grant and
are accrued as lia bilities when the awarding of a grant has created a valid expectation of its fulfilment in the
mind of a beneficiary.
Governance and support costs, Including irrecoverable VAT, are charged to the financial statements as
incurred.
Funds
All funds are unrestricted and thus availabSe for expendin8 at the discretion of the Trustees in line with the
objects of the Charity.
Taxation
As a registered charity no provision is considered necessary for taxation.
Cash and cash equlvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash at bank and In hand and short-term deposits repayable on or within a
three month notice period.
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Creditors
Creditors are recognised where the charity ha5 a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably
result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably.
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The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
3 Investment income
2024 2023
Bank interest
681
283
Grants
Grants payable in 2024 comprise the following donations to organisations:
Or
ani5atlon
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Firefly Cancer Awareness & Support
Penguins Against Cancer
Figure Ensemble Ltd
The Unicorn Theatre
Dementia UK
The Friendly Band
St John Internationa I
Arafest
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust
Sprotbrough Music Society
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Nature of Charitable Activit
Education
Healthcare
Healthcare
Culture
Culture
Healthcare
Culture
Healthcare
Healthcare
Welfare
Culture
Healthcare
50,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
20,000
io,ocJJ
10,000
10,000
5,000
3,327
750
250
184,327
2023:
anisation
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Harris Primary Academy
The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers
Charitable Fund
Iceland Foods Cha rita ble Fou ndation
Penguins Against Cancer
The Kennel Club Charitable Trust
The Friendly Band
Royal Aero Club
Suicide & Co
Outward Bound Trust
Arafest
Saints & Sinners Golf Day
North of England Dalmation Charity
Sprotbrough Music Society
Nature of Charitable Activit
Education
Education
Welfare
75,000
50,000
26,999
Welfare
Healthcare
Welfare
Culture
Culture
Healthcare
Education
Healthcare
Welfare
Welfare
Culture
25,0(K)
20,000
11,056
10,000
10,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
4,000
2,500
750
250,305
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Year ended 31 July 2024
Notes to the f inancial statements (continued)
5 Support & governance costs
2024 2023
Postage & printing
Bank charges
Professional fees
Black Diamond Administration fees-Gift in Kind
Independent Examiners fee
22
15
io
13
114
1,000 1,000
775
775
1,815 1,914
The charlty Is administered by staff working for Black Diamond Investments LP. Costs of admlnistration of the
charity of £1,000 were paid by a gift in kind awarded by Black Diamond Investments, a Limited Partnership
registered under the Limited Partnership Act 1907. Lord Kirkham is a Limited Partner of Black Diamond
Investments.
Support and governance cost5 include £775 {2023.' £775) relating to fees payable to the Independent
Examiner.
6 Staff numbers and costs
The Charity has no employees and incurs no payroll costs.
7 Trustees, emoluments and related party transactions
Trustees received no remuneration nor were reimbursed any expenses during the year (2023.. £Nil).
Charitable donations were made to certain related parties in the year as follows:
Lord Kirkham is President Ex Officio of the Friendly Band which received £10,000 {2023.'£10,0001
Lord Kirkham is Vice President of the Kennel Club which received E3,327 (2023.-£11,056)
Lord Kirkham tnade donations totallin8 £150,000 (2023.. 225,0(101 during the year.
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The Graham Kirkham Foundation
Year ended 31 July 2024
Notes to the financial statements (continued)
8 Debtors
2024
2023
Other debtors
13,529 11,056
9 Credltors
2024 2022
Accruals
775
775
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