**REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1002680** ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION** **TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION** ## **CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ||**Page**| |---|---| |Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees, and|1| |advisors|| |Trustees’ report|2 – 6| |Statement of financial activities|7| |Balance sheet|8| |Notes to the financial statements|9 – 16| |Independent Examiners Report|17| ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY,** ## **ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **Trustees** Mrs Harriet McCalmont (Chair) Lord Richard Benyon (Retired May 2025) Mr George Cazenove Ms Camilla Hargreaves Mr Kit Loyd Mr Christopher Lumley (Treasurer) Mr Richard Parry (Retired May 2025) Mr Tim Polack Mr James Ward Mrs Georgina Woods (Elected September 2024) ## **Registered address** Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury Berkshire RG14 3BQ ## **Bankers** Lloyds Bank Plc 5 Bridge Street Newbury Berkshire RG14 5BQ ## **Solicitors** Knights Rivergate House Newbury Business Park Newbury Berkshire RG14 2PZ ## **Independent Examiners** Crowe U.K LLP R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading Berkshire RG1 1AZ ## **Foundation Secretary** Peter Robson Page 1 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** The Trustees present their report and the accounts for the year ended 31 August 2025 prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities issued in March 2005. ## **Reference and Administrative Information** The Mary Hare Foundation was incorporated under a Trust Deed dated 19 March 1991 as a charitable foundation. It is a registered charity, number 1002680. The Mary Hare Foundation is the fundraising body for Mary Hare, registered charity number 1048386, which bears the administration costs of the Foundation. In the school year to 31 August 2025 the total costs were £102,593 _(2024 - £111,641)_ . The Mary Hare Foundation does not directly employ any staff but works with the support of members of staff of Mary Hare. The principal member of Mary Hare staff with responsibility for supporting the work of The Mary Hare Foundation is Jane McMillan, Director of Development. Jane will retire in December 2025 and at the time of writing this report has been replaced by a newly appointed Fundraising Manager, Ruth Paley. Ruth is supported by one fundraiser. Anne Munby also left the organisation in August. The fundraising office operates from Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ. The Trustees of the Mary Hare Foundation meet twice a year, with an AGM in December and a general meeting approximately six months later. Between these meetings, Ruth Paley will meet regularly with the Chairman and other members of the board for their help and advice with fundraising. ## **Governing Documents** The charity is governed by its Trust Deed and subsequent variations of that Deed. After the most recent variation in March 2019, a consolidated deed was created, as permitted by the Charity Commission, to provide the charity with a working document that brings together all the variations into one document. ## **Governing Body** A full Board of Trustees comprises 12 Trustees. The retirement and election procedures are set out in the Trust Deed and subsequent variations of that Deed. Tim Polack was elected as Trustee in September 2024. Tim is also Chair of the Trustees/Governors of Mary Hare. Induction of new Trustees includes an introduction to the work of Mary Hare and a visit of the activities undertaken by the charity. The Chairman ensures that all new Trustees are aware of the policies and procedures of the Mary Hare Foundation and the Director of Development makes Trustees aware of good fundraising practice. They are also provided with an induction pack to explain their role and responsibilities and a copy of the Safeguarding Policy of the school. Decisions are made at board meetings with the Chairman and Development Director meeting at regular intervals between board meetings to review progress. ## **Objects & activities for the public benefit** The objects of the Foundation are the relief of persons suffering from deafness and the advancement of education amongst the deaf. The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objectives of the Mary Hare Foundation in planning future activities and setting policies for the future. In practice, the Foundation directs its support towards the Mary Hare charity (registered charity number 1048386) which comprises the deaf children and young people attending the Mary Hare School, the Mary Hare Primary School and the Burwood Centre and those who benefit from Mary Hare’s outreach work. Page 2 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **Objects & activities for the public benefit (continued)** Mary Hare will identify the needs of the organisation for which the Trustees of the Mary Hare Foundation agree to raise funds. Funds are raised through applications to grant making trusts, foundations, companies and other organisations. The Foundation also undertakes to organise events and appeals to individuals in support of its fundraising. ## **Review of activities** ## **Mary Hare School** - Mary Hare School is the largest special school for deaf children and young people serving the needs of deaf young people from all over the UK. - Mary Hare School immerses deaf children in spoken and written English with the aim of closing the language gap and enabling them to access the national curriculum. - - - Mary Hare School removes barriers to learning for deaf children. - Mary Hare is one school serving the needs of deaf children from Reception age to Sixth Form. - Mary Hare School enables its pupils to learn and socialise within a peer group of deaf young people. - - Mary Hare School supports the choice of parents about where they want their child to be educated. - Mary Hare School offers a full curriculum including GCSEs, BTecs and A levels with highly specialised support with the aim of improving the life chances of the young people attending. ## **Ofsted** Mary Hare School was inspected in October 2024 by Ofsted Social Care and found to be ‘Outstanding’. It was inspected by Ofsted on the 13[th] and 14[th] May 2025 and retained its ‘Good’ outcome. The inspectors said: **"Pupils’ lives are positively transformed by attending Mary Hare. Pupils are eager to share their lived experiences."** ## **Speech Day** Speech Day took place at the end of November with guest speaker William Ogden. William is a former pupil who has been awarded the British Empire Medal for his work in advocating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. In addition the School welcomed back another alumni, Dr Mungo Aitkin, who has completed a PhD in mathematics. ## **Christmas Production** The Christmas School production this year was _Jo White and the Seven –_ a pantomime involving pupils from the primary through to year 14. Parents and other guests enjoyed an energetic perormance that was packed full of jokes, plenty of tree puns, lots of panto magic. Sport has been on the agenda throughout the year. On Tuesday 28[th] January 2025 the Mary Hare team competed against their deaf peers at the aquatic centre in London and the annual Panathlon. In addition, Mary Hare pupils have been engaging with local schools in cross country, football and tag rugby competitions. ## **Exam results** It has been an excellent year for exam results. On Thursday 14 August, Sixth Form students proudly celebrated the culmination of their studies as they received results for A-Levels, BTECs, and Technical Qualifications. There was a 100% pass rate for A-Level grades A* to E, alongside an impressive Pass to Distinction rate in Level 3 Diplomas and BTEC. Page 3 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** Students undertaking vocational qualifications at Entry Level and Levels 1 and 2 also excelled, achieving a 100% pass rate across a wide range of subjects. These included Plumbing Studies, Carpentry, Hospitality, Bicycle Maintenance, Beauty Therapy, Animal Care, Childcare, Catering, and Land-based Studies, demonstrating the breadth of talent and ambition among the cohort. Many students have secured places at university to pursue degrees in subjects such as Classical Studies, English, Mathematics and Physics, Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Science, and Photography. Others are preparing to begin college courses, apprenticeships, or employment, while some will take a gap year to explore new opportunities One such success story is West Berkshire pupil, Sam Polack. Sam shared his pleasure with his results saying "I am really happy with my sixth form results, especially my Distinction in Sports Coaching. I want to thank the Mary Hare PE team for helping me achieve this result. These results have helped set me up for a great apprenticeship at SSE starting in September." Eleanor Davis from Hampshire secured two B grades in Fine Art and Textiles. Her mother expressed "We are over the moon with Eleanor’s results and are thankful for the support, encouragement and opportunity that the school gave her. We are so excited to see what she does next thanks to the grounding Mary Hare has given her." ## **Top 10% of Schools across the country** Pupils taking GCSEs also excelled. Mary Hare School received the platinum award for pupil progress for GCSE results this summer. This identifies that the School is in the top 10% of schools nationally for pupil progress related to GCSE results, which is a fantastic achievement. ## **Family Fun Day** The year ended with Mary Hare’s very first Family Fun Day on Sunday 6[th] July. This was a lovely occasion when families of deaf children came together to enjoy a range of fun activities (climbing wall, caving, archery, treasure hunt, face painting, farm corner) on a (mostly) sunny day. The event attracted a large crowd and it was formally opened by the Mayor of Newbury. The marquee housed an information zone where other organisations offering services to deaf children and their families set up a stand to promote their organisations. ## **Mary Hare Sports Appeal** The School has employed a number of specialist consultants, including a planning consultant, to guide it through the pre-planning work in preparation for applying for full planning permission. During the year a number of fundraising events to raise funds for the Sports Appeal have been organised. So far we have raised £160,000 towards the appeal. On 23[rd] April a Charity Golf Day at Donnington Golf course was organised by supporters of the Foundation. The day saw 18 teams of four on a shot gun start have a great day’s golf whilst benefitting Mary Hare. The event raised a total of £25,792 for the appeal. Brave individuals challenged themselves to a number of extreme events during the year to raise funds: Current pupil Lochlan Cave’s dad, Adam Cave, took on the Three Peaks Challenge in July. He and his work colleagues climbed Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike in 24 hours raising £3,482. Twenty-two members of staff and their families completed an 5k inflatable obstacle course, consisting of 32 inflatable obstacles, at the Newbury Racecourse in October raising £1,312. Page 4 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** A different kind of challenge was organised on the 15th December 2024 organised by Evie Goodyear (who is a current pupil). Evie’s parents Tom & Zara run the White Hart Pub in Salisbury and they held a bingo night and raffle which raised £1,152.73. ## **Other Fundraising Projects** During the year the Foundation transferred funds to the school for: The refurbishment of two science labs The refurbishment of the school library ## **Ivan Tucker Bursary Fund** The Bursary Fund was launched to help pupils who start at Mary Hare School in year 10 or year 12 before the funding has been agreed by their local authority. These pupils are starting critical GCSE and A level studies and it is felt that they are better served to start at the beginning of the academic year. The Bursary Fund compensates the School for the fee income lost whilst waiting for a tribunal. In the last financial year the target of £111,000 was met, which covered some of the fees lost in the previous year. As well as donations from charitable trusts and foundations and individuals, a number of events were organised in support of the bursary fund. The annual quiz in London was held again in April and raised £7,470. The Winter Reels event was also organised in support of the Bursary Fund and raised just over £6,000. And on the 3rd May 2025 the bluebell woods at Sanham Green Cottage in Hungerford were open to the public. Bottomless cups of tea and coffee for £5 a head and dogs were welcome. Adrian Gilmore, the owner, kindly donated the proceeds of the event, £250.50. ## **Future Plans** Now that the Sports Appeal has been launched, the main focus of the Mary Hare Foundation will be to raise funds for this ambitious and essential project. The Bursary Fund will continue to be an essential appeal that enables young deaf people to access the education they need at a crucial time in their lives ## **Risks** The Board of Trustees has examined the risks involved with fundraising for a major capital appeal and all other projects associated with Mary Hare. The board is satisfied that the necessary systems are in place to monitor and control these risks. A risk register has been introduced to monitor risk. ## **Reserves** The Mary Hare Foundation does not directly employ any members of staff or have responsibility for any premises or liabilities. The Trustees therefore have no need to accrue reserves to maintain running costs. Each year, the Trustees will decide whether any unrestricted reserves are to be designated. At the year end the charity had free reserves as defined by the Charity Commission of £9,760 _(2024: £20,990)_ . Page 5 # THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES’ REPORT # FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 ## Responsibilities of the Trustees The Foundation’s Trust Deed requires the Trustees to prepare for each financial year an annual balance sheet and statement of account which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of its financial activities for the period. In preparing these accounts the Trustees are required to: - select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; - make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; - follow applicable accounting standards; and - prepare the accounts on a going concern basis. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with applicable Accounting Standards, Statements of Recommended Practice and the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud or other irregularities. The Trustees met twice at formal board meetings during the year, and at other times in smaller groups to support the fundraising. A a Mrs H McCalmont Chair Date: \ ! IA »QYy Page 6 **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** ## **FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** |Notes
**INCOME FROM:**
Donations and legacies
3
Investments
4
**Total income**
**EXPENDITURE ON:**
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
**Total expenditure**
**Net (expenditure)/income**
Transfer between funds
10
**Net movement in funds**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**272,503**
**-**
**272,503**
**-**
**(181,834)**
**(181,834)**
**90,669**
**-**
**90,669**
**56,868**
**147,537**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**139,699**
**1,486**
**141,185**
**(110,837)**
**(41,578)**
**(152,415)**
**(11,230)**
**-**
**(11,230)**
**20,990**
**9,760**|**Total**
**31 August**
**2025**
**£**
**412,202**
**1,486**
**413,688**
**(110,837)**
**(223,412)**
**(334,249)**
**79,439**
**-**
**79,439**
**77,858**
**157,297**|_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_294,898_
_812_| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||_295,710_| |||||_(113,736)_
_(200,000)_| |||||
_(313,736)_| |||||
_(18,026)_
_-_| |||||_(18,026)_
_95,884_| |||||_77,858_| The statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the period. The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements. Page 7 ## THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET ## AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Notes 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 8 2,635 6,547
Cash at bank and in hand 154,662 71,317
157,297 77,858
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year 9 - -
Net current assets 157,297 77,858
Total net assets — 157,297 —__ 77,858
CHARITY FUNDS
Restricted funds 10 147,537 56,868
Unrestricted funds 10 9,760 20,990
Total funds —__ 157,297 77,858
**----- End of picture text -----**
| The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by: Mrs Harriet McCalmont Chair of Trustees > Date: Sa |! QE~ . The notes on pages 9 to 17 form part of these financial statements Page 8 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **a) Charity Information** The principal activity of the charity is the as the fundraising body for Mary Hare school. The charity (charity number 1002680) is domiciled in the UK. The address of the registered office is Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ. ## **b) Basis of preparation of financial statements** The financial statements 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), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011. The 2025 accounts have been prepared to give a ‘true and fair’ view and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a ‘true and fair view’. This departure has involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102). The Mary Hare Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note. ## **c) Fund accounting** General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements. ## **d) Going concern** The Trustees have considered the ability of the charity to continue operating for the foreseeable future. The trustees consider there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for at least twelve months from approval of these accounts and for this reason continue to adopt the ‘going concern’ basis in preparing these accounts. ## **e) Income** All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable. Administrative costs of The May Hare Foundation are being met by Mary Hare. The Mary Hare Foundation's administrative costs shown in the Mary Hare School accounts for the period to 31 August 2025 were £102,593 ( _2024: £111,641_ ). These costs are included in Income as donated services with the equivalent amount included in expenditure. Page 9 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)** ## **f) Expenditure** Fundraising costs comprise the costs associated with fundraising activities carried out by The Mary Hare Foundation. Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary Income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds. Charitable activities comprise those donations made by The Mary Hare Foundation in accordance with its objectives. All expenditure is inclusive of Irrecoverable VAT. ## **g) Interest receivable** Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Institution with whom the funds are deposited. ## **h) Debtors** Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due. ## **i) Cash at bank and in hand** Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening or the deposit or similar account. ## **j) Liabilities and provisions** Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, It Is probable that a transfer or economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates It will pay to settle the debt or the amount It has received as advanced payments for the goods or services It must provide. ## **2. Judgements In applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty** The preparation of the financial statements requires the trustees to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for Income and expenses during the period. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. No significant judgements have been noted which require disclosing within the financial statements. Page 10 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **3. Income from donations and legacies** |**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**Donations**
General donations
-
Mary Hare (donated services)
-
Mary Hare School
69,704
Primary School
10,000
Science Lab
47,349
Library
32,000
Sports Hall
113,450
272,503
**Restricted income includes:**
The Childwick Trust
E B M Charitable Trust
The Foyle Foundation
The G J W Turner Trust
Greenham Trust Limited
The Iliffe Family Charitable Trust
The John Horseman Trust
The Mabs Mardulyn Charitable Foundation
Payne Gallwey Charitable Trust
Other grants|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
37,106
102,593
-
-
-
-
-
139,699||**Total**
**31 August**
**2025**
**£**
**37,106**
**102,593**
**69,704**
**10,000**
**47,349**
**32,000**
**113,450**

**412,202**

**2025**
**£**
**12,000**
**20,000**
**32,000**
**10,000**
**14,615**
**10,000**
**10,000**
**20,000**
**10,000**
**133,888**
**272,503**||_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_29,482_
_111,641_
_125,390_
_10,000_
-
-
_18,385_
_294,898_
_2024_
_£_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_2,000_
_-_
_-_
_20,000_
_-_
_131,775_
_153,775_| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||| Page 11 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **4. Investment income** |Investment income|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
1,486|**Total**
**31 August**
**2025**
**£**
1,486|_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_812_| |---|---|---|---| ## **5. Expenditure on raising funds** ## **Costs of raising voluntary income** |Fundraising costs
Administrative costs (donated by
Mary Hare)
Bank charges|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**-**
-|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
8,244
102,593
-
110,837|**Total**
**31 August**
**2025**
**£**
**8,244**
**102,593**
**-**
**110,837**|_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_2,035_
_111,641_
_60_
_113,736_| |---|---|---|---|---| The administrative costs donated includes £92,693 relating to staff salaries and on-costs ( _2024: £90,535_ ). ## **6. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities** ## **Summary by fund type** |Donations to Mary Hare|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
181,834|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
41,578|**Total**
**31 August**
**2025**
**£**
**223,412**|_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_200,000_| |---|---|---|---|---| ## **7. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses** During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits _(2024 - £NIL)_ During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred _(2024 - £NIL)._ Page 12 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **8. Debtors** |Gift aid tax rebate
Prepayments
**.**
**Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year**
Other creditors
**0.**
**Statement of funds**
**Statement of funds – current period**
_Balance at_
_1 September_
_2024_
_£_
**Unrestricted funds**
**Designated funds**
Primary School Capital Appeal
**-**
Secondary School General
**11,153**
Sports Hall
**4,777**
**General Fund**
**5,060**
**Total Unrestricted funds**
**20,990**
**Restricted funds**
Sports Hall Fund
**32,810**
Primary Projects
**-**
Science Labs
**17,000**
Mary Hare School
**1,138**
Bursary Fund
**5,920**
Library
**-**
**Total Restricted funds**
**56,868**
Total of funds
**77,858**|**Income**
**£**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**141,185**
**141,185**
**113,450**
**-**
**47,349**
**16,650**
**63,054**
**32,000**
**272,503**
**413,688**|**2025**
**£**
**2,635**
**-**
**2,635**
**2025**
**£**
-
**Expenditure**
**£**
**Transfers**
**in/out**
**£**

**-**
**-**
**11,152**

**-**
**-**
**141,263**
**-**
**152,415**
**-**

**-**
**-**

**-**
**-**

**64,349**
**-**
**16,511**
**-**

**68,974**
**-**
**32,000**
**-**
**181,834**
**-**
**334,249**
**-**||_2024_
_£_
_6,049_
_492_
_6,541_
_2024_
_£_
_-_
**Balance at**
**31 August**
**2025**
_£_

**-**
**1**
**4,777**
**4,982**| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||| |||||| |||||**9,760**| |||||
**146,260**

**-**

**-**
**1,277**

**-**
**-**| |||||**147,537**| |||||
**157,297**| ## **9. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year** ## **10. Statement of funds** All restricted funds relate to projects at Mary Hare school. Page 13 ## **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **10. Statement of funds (continued)** |_Prior period_
_Unrestricted funds_
_Designated funds:_
_Primary School Capital Appeal_
_Secondary School General_
_General Funds_
_Total Unrestricted funds_
_Restricted funds_
_Primary School Capital Account_
_Sports Hall Fund_
_Jean Carnarvon Hall Refurb_
_Science Labs_
_Mary Hare School_
_Bursary Fund_
_Total Restricted funds_
_Total of funds_|_Balance at_
_1 September_
_2023_
_£_
_15,000_
_25,000_
_-_
_17,454_
_57,454_
_14,425_
_-_
_1,000_
_15,888_
_7,117_
_38,430_
_95,884_|_Income_
_£_
_-_
_-_
_-_
_141,935_
_141,935_
_18,385_
_10,000_
_9,000_
_15,887_
_100,503_
_153,775_
_295,710_|_Expenditure_
_£_
_(28,494)_
_(13,847)_
_-_
_(122,058)_
_(164,399)_

_-_

_(10,000)_

_-_

_(37,637)_
_(101,700)_
_(149,337)_
_(313,736)_|_Transfers_
_in/out_
_£_
_13,494_
_4,777_
_(32,271)_
_(14,000)_
_-_
_-_

_7,000_

_7,000_
_-_
_14,000_
_-_|_Balance at_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_-_
_11,153_
_4,777_
_5,060_| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||_20,990_| ||||||
_32,810_
_-_

_17,000_

_1,138_
_5,920_| ||||||_56,868_| ||||||
_77,858_| All restricted funds relate to projects at Mary Hare school. ## **Designated Funds** This represents reserves the charity has allocated to the Primary School capital appeal and also to the Secondary School in general. ## **General Funds** This represents the free reserves of the charity, which are not designated for particular purposes. ## **Restricted Funds** Restricted funds arise as a result of conditions imposed by donors. Such funds are expended in accordance with their conditions and the specific projects as noted below. The main such funds are: ## **Primary School Capital Appeal** This represents restricted donations that are to be used to cover the cost of building a new Primary School. ## **Mary Hare School** This represents restricted donations received towards the Mary Hare School. ## **Sports Hall** This represents restricted donations received towards the Sports Hall. ## **Jean Carnarvon Hall Refurbishment** This represents restricted donations received towards the Jean Carnarvon Hall Refurbishment. ## **Library** This represents restricted donations received towards the Library. Page 14 **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **Bursary Fund** This represents restricted donations received towards the Bursary Fund. ## **10. Statement of funds (continued)** ## **Greenham Trust Limited** The income from the Greenham Trust Limited was donated via The Good Exchange. It represents donations from Charitable Trusts and individuals who support the Primary School Appeal via the Good Exchange. This sum includes donations from: |Newbury Town Council
Greenham Trust Limited
Ian Harrison
Others & Gift Aid|**2025**
**£**
**-**
**14,615**
**-**
**-**
**14,615**|_2024_
_£_
_1,000_
_1,000_
_-_
**-**
_2,000_| |---|---|---| ## **11. Analysis of net assets between funds** |Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Total
_Prior period_
_Current assets_
_Creditors due within one year_
_Total_|**Restricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**
**147,537**
**-**
**147,537**
_Restricted_
_Funds_
_2024_
_£_
_56,868_
_-_
_56,868_|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**2025**
**£**

**9,760**
**-**
**9,760**
_Unrestricted_
_Funds_
_2024_
_£_

_20,990_
_-_
_20,990_|**Total**
**Funds**
**2025**
_£_

**157,297**
**-**
**157,297**
_Total_
_Funds_
_2024_
_£_

_77,858_
_-_
_77,858_| |---|---|---|---| . Page 15 **THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** ## **12. Related party transactions** During the period, 6 Trustees or related parties provided donations to the foundation or purchased event tickets totalling £3,137 _(2024: £2,070)._ ## **13. Mary Hare** The Mary Hare Foundation is associated with Mary Hare, a charitable company limited by guarantee (registered no. 1048386). The address of this company is Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ. Mary Hare's activities include providing primary and secondary education for severe and profoundly deaf children. Mary Hare bears the administration costs of The Mary Hare Foundation. During the year to 31 August 2025 the total costs were £102,593 _(2024: £111,641)_ . During the year The Mary Hare Foundation paid donations to Mary Hare totalling £223,412 _(2024: £200,000)_ . ## **14. Controlling Party** The Mary Hare Foundation is controlled by its Board of Trustees. Accordingly, there is no single individual that can, or does, exert control over the charity. ## **15. Comparative Statement of Financial Activities** |_INCOME FROM:_
_Donations and legacies_
_Investments_
_Total income_
_EXPENDITURE ON:_
_Raising funds_
_Charitable activities_
_Total expenditure_
_Net (expenditure)/income_
_Transfer between funds_
_Net movement in funds_
_Total funds brought forward_
_Total funds carried forward_|_Restricted_
_Funds_
_£_
_153,775_
_-_
_153,775_
_-_
_(149,337)_
_(149,337)_
_4,438_
_14,000_
_18,438_
_38,430_
_56,868_|_Unrestricted_
_Funds_
_£_
_141,123_
_812_
_141,935_
_(113,736)_
_(50,663)_
_(164,399)_
_(22,464)_
_(14,000)_
_(36,464)_
_57,454_
_20,990_|_Total_
_31 August_
_2024_
_£_
_294,898_
_812_
_295,710_
_(113,736)_
_(200,000)_
_(313,736)_
_(18,026)_
_-_
_(18,026)_
_95,884_
_77,858_|_Total_
_31 August_
_2023_
_£_
_431,259_
_451_| |---|---|---|---|---| |||||_431,710_| |||||
_111,006_
_358,705_| |||||
_469,711_| |||||
_(38,001)_
_-_| |||||_(38,001)_
_133,885_| |||||
_95,884_| Page 16 ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS’ REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MARY HARE FOUNDATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025** I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 7 to 16. This report is made solely to the charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 154 of the Charities Act 2011. My independent examiner’s work has been undertaken so that I might state to the charity’s trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity, the charity’s members as a body and the charity’s trustees as a body for my independent examiner’s work, for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. ## **Responsibilities and basis of report** As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. 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 material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. 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. Janette Joyce **CROWE U.K. LLP** Chartered Accountants R+ Building 2 Blagrave Street Reading RG1 1AZ Date: 11 December 2025 Page 17