REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02568695 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1028076
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
for
CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 | to | 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 | ||
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 | ||
| Balance Sheet | 7 | to | 8 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 9 | to | 18 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 19 |
CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 trustees have complied with their duty in Section 17(5) of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
This report is prepared in accordance with the small company regime, Section 419(2) of the Companies Act 2006.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the charity are to promote, using the medium of recycling and reuse of waste materials, the education, training, employment and support, especially though not exclusively, of adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. To achieve this CROW provides supported work experience and training for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties at a community-based recycling centre.
Using waste materials such as drink cans, office grade paper, fabrics and other recyclable materials collected from companies, voluntary groups and the public, supervised training in basic processing and warehousing skills is made available to people disadvantaged in the workplace.
SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ETC
Waste Recycling and Scrapstore
In May 2012, a Scrapstore scheme was launched at CROW comprising a 'treasure trove' of materials suitable for arts and crafts activities. The Scrapstore is open to schools, community groups and individuals who engage in art and crafts and was a first for Coventry; it is now a very popular facility. CROW employs a part-time Scrapstore Manager who has greatly expanded the sales and activities year on year and has recruited several volunteers.
In 2025, income from the collection and processing of office paper decreased slightly relative to the previous year, but that from Al cans was well up on the previous 2 years. There was another big increase (35%) in income from the Scrapstore.
Training Contracts
Training contracts with Community Learning Disabilities Team (CLDT) and Coventry City Council were terminated several years ago, but CROW has continued to work with the people placed, despite the lack of payment for this work. CROW continues to work with voluntary agencies to provide unpaid work/training placements either on a long or short-term basis.
Overview
The actions taken by Coventry City Council since October 2014 (the stopping of funding for the placements, the ending of the contract for shredding of confidential waste and the loss of can-bank collections following the introduction of the "blue bin" scheme) had considerable financial implications for the charity. This made the charity increasingly reliant on fund-raising activities, in general, and the donations of one supporting organisation in particular, to meet total expenditure and support further developments. Existing and new business customers continue to use the charity's services, and new customers are constantly being sought. In particular, the activities of the Scrapstore have expanded considerably (see above).
2025 saw the 40th anniversary of the founding of CROW in 1985 which was marked by modest celebrations.
Public benefit
The charity's activities, as described in this Trustees Report, explain how they are of public benefit. The trustees confirm that they comply with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the general guidance by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
Volunteers
There is an established and approved Volunteer Policy within the charity to ensure best practice and safeguards for volunteers and service users.
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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
CROW continues to offer recycling services for confidential and non-confidential office paper and sells bales of shredded paper for animal bedding and packaging. The work with community groups to save drinks cans for processing and recycling also continues. The income from the trading activities excluding the Scrapstore increased by 12% relative to 2024 and increased by 25% when the Scrapstore income is included.
CROW Staff and Volunteers are committed to providing appropriate levels of support to the young people and adults placed at CROW. The part-time Office Manager assists with the updating of policies and procedures (eg on data protection and Health & Safety) and actively publicises CROW's activities, leading to several new customers. She has also taken responsibility for fund raising and has been very successful in obtaining several donations, some for specific projects (eg replacement the kitchen windows) and some that can be used to help with general running costs. The total raised in 2025 was £47,346 (2024: £35,231) in addition to the Micropathology donation - see below.
The disadvantaged Service Users continue to benefit from a variety of activities, including assisting the Driver with collections for those who are physically able. Perhaps the greatest benefit comes from their social interaction with the staff and each other.
New Developments and improvements
A major new, ongoing, development, supported by a grant from the National Lottery, was the development of a food growing project on some of the land behind the building, with raised vegetable beds and new fruit trees. This has continued to provide a range of new activities for the disadvantaged service users. Visits from school parties to demonstrate recycling in action to pupils are encouraged and some craft workshops have been held for members of the local community. A section of the external metal fencing has been replaced to improve security.
A new innovation has been the compilation of an Impact Report by the Office Manager that includes statistics on the number of Service Users and Volunteers and the results of surveys of the views of both Service Users and Customers. For example, in 2025, 30 service users undertook placements at Crow totalling 2,423 hrs and 6 individuals volunteered to assist at CROW. This Report gives an impressive overview of the achievements of CROW and is available on the CROW website.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The charity has continued to provide a collection and recycling service to the local business community and schools for which it charges. During 2025, the charity again received a significant donation from Micropathology Limited to enable CROW to continue the work of supporting disadvantaged people. The Directors of Micropathology have stated their intention to continue to support CROW for which the Trustees of CROW are very grateful. Apart from the Micropathology funding, other donations have increased again in 2025 (see above).
The strong income performance in 2025 was, of course, partially offset by general increases in many costs, particularly energy costs. In addition, the charity undertook a number of remedial works following advice from its insurance brokers in order to secure lower insurance premiums. These works included the installation of a new CCTV system and improvements to fire prevention measures.
Overall, reserves increased by 5% at the end of 2025 compared with the previous year, despite the additional expenditure incurred.
Reserves policy
The management committee has examined the charities requirement for reserves in the light of the main aims of the organisation. It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be 6-12 months of the expenditure. This target has again been met, with the net reserves proving sufficient to cover approximately 7 month's expenditure of the charity at the end of 2025. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the management committee are confident that they will be able to continue with the current activities of the charity, despite continued reliance upon donations and grants.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Staffing
The part-time Scrapstore Manager, appointed in August 2021, has continued with the expansion and re-organisation of the contents of the Scrapstore, increases in publicity and recruitment of more volunteers to assist her. The benefits of these changes were very apparent in 2024 and again in 2025
The long-serving Warehouse Manager announced his intention to retire on his 67th birthday in February 2026. At the time of writing (23rd February 2026), his replacement has been in post for about 5 weeks and is settling in well.
Insurance issues
As mentioned in the 2024 report, a quote for the Building insurance from Recyclesure of £10,200 was accepted. A requirement of this policy was to install CCTV and, after a few teething problems, this was done together with further upgrading of the electrical systems. This appears to have paid off because the renewal quote for 2026 is only £5 more than the 2025 premium.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of trustees
The Directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's articles are known as Members of the management committee. The Memorandum and Articles of Association determine the number, election procedure and period of office in which they can serve.
Organisational structure
A board of trustees of up to 13 members, who meet regularly, administer the charity. The Warehouse Manager, the Office Manager and the Scrapstore Manger are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the charity. One of the trustees works at Crow on voluntary basis 1 or 2 days per week to oversee the financial and administrative functions. One Trustee resigned in 2025 and has not been replaced.
Induction and training of new trustees
The trustees are generally familiar with the practical work of the charity and are given all relevant documents. From the outset, trustees are briefed by the committee and the managing trustees to give an overview of the charity, the role of the trustees and related information.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks.
Significant external risks to funding are being reduced by the diversification of its activities. However the charity is reliant upon continued donations and grant receipts. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects to ensure consistent quality of delivery for all operational aspects of the charity. The procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity.
Development of Policy and Procedures
The Office Manager has continued to review and update policy and procedures, particularly those relating to Health and Safety and GDPR. In relation to the latter, the Council Education Department insisted that we take out Professional Indemnity insurance to cover collection and processing of confidential papers.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
02568695 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1028076
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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
Registered office
Orchard House Sparkbrook Street Hillfields Coventry West Midlands CV1 5LB
Trustees
W F Smith Part-Time Lecturing/Teaching J E Coleman Retired B M Van Weenen Retired (resigned 27.5.2026) K L Kelly General Manager (resigned 24.6.2025) M C McManus House Person And Charity Worker P K Bailey Retired A J Bellamy (appointed 1.6.2026)
Company Secretary
W F Smith
Independent Examiner
Leigh Christou Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Leofric House Binley Road Coventry CV3 1JN
Other names
The registered name of the charity is as disclosed in the heading of the financial statements. The charity is also known by the following name: CROW Recycling
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
J E Coleman - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts 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 accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('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 examiner's statement
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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts 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 accounts 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 accounts to be reached.
Mr C A Christou
Leigh Christou Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants Leofric House Binley Road Coventry CV3 1JN
30 June 2026
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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 44,245 Charitable activities Recycling activites 20,430 Other trading activities 3 30,375 Total 95,050 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Recycling activites 109,016 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (13,966) Transfers between funds 13 124 Net movement in funds (13,842) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 198,659 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 184,817 |
Restricted funds £ 38,101 - - 38,101 13,716 24,385 (124) 24,261 6,195 30,456 |
31.12.25 31.12.24 Total Total funds funds as restated £ £ 82,346 70,230 20,430 18,236 30,375 22,632 133,151 111,098 122,732 109,837 10,419 1,261 - - 10,419 1,261 204,854 203,593 215,273 204,854 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Balance Sheet 31 December 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 9 133,664 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 10 9,829 Cash at bank and in hand 45,371 55,200 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 11 (4,047) NET CURRENT ASSETS 51,153 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 184,817 NET ASSETS 184,817 FUNDS 13 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted funds £ - 438 32,646 33,084 (2,628) 30,456 30,456 30,456 |
31.12.25 Total funds as £ 133,664 10,267 78,017 88,284 (6,675) 81,609 215,273 215,273 184,817 30,456 215,273 |
31.12.24 Total funds restated £ 128,897 11,551 68,476 80,027 (4,070) 75,957 204,854 204,854 198,659 6,195 204,854 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet - continued 31 December 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30 June 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
J E Coleman - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CROW - Coventry Recycling of Waste
Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements - going concern
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, 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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The charity has become increasingly reliant upon organisations providing donations and grant funding to continue to meet its day to day working capital requirements. The recurrence of such generosity from both local and national organisations cannot be guaranteed and the charity has no firm commitment of funding from any significant donor or grant provider. The charity's balance sheet largely consists of tangible fixed assets which are not readily convertible into working capital. The charity's reserves policy has been met this year.
The Trustees have continue discussions with a number of organisations, with a view to providing working capital, either on a gifted or loan basis, in order to alleviate the strain on the charity's cashflow, this has proved successful with an increase in donations received. The Trustees therefore believe it is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared on a going concern basis. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that would result if the charity were unable to continue as a going concern.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
| Long leasehold | - Period of lease |
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| Plant and machinery | - 20% on cost |
| Fixtures and fittings | - 10% on cost |
| Motor vehicles | - 25% on reducing balance |
| Computer equipment | - 33% on cost |
All fixed assets are stated at cost. Each purchase is considered on its merits as to whether it is a fixed asset, subject to a minimum of £100.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Hire purchase and leasing commitments
Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| DONATIONS AND LEGACIES | ||
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| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | |
| as restated | ||
| £ | £ | |
| Donations | 41,995 | 41,780 |
| Grants received | 40,351 | 28,450 |
| 82,346 | 70,230 | |
| Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: | ||
| The Eveson Trust | 31.12.25 £ - |
31.12.24 as restated £ 4,000 |
| Garfield Weston Foundation | - | 5,000 |
| Heart of England Community Foundation | 9,214 | - |
| National Lottery | 19,992 | 8,500 |
| WPH Grant | - | 4,000 |
| Michael Marsh Trust | 400 | 450 |
| Lille Johnson | 500 | 300 |
| Clothworkers Foundations | - | 2,400 |
| WE Dunn Charity Trust | 500 | 300 |
| Voluntary Action Coventry (VAC) | - | 2,500 |
| Archers Trust | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Rowlands Trust | 4,820 | - |
| Coventry City Council | 2,175 | - |
| William Cadbury Charitable Trust | 750 | - |
| The Coventry General Charity | 1,000 | - |
| 40,351 | 28,450 | |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
| OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES | ||
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| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | |
| as restated | ||
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising events | 30,375 | 22,632 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | ||
| Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): | ||
| Depreciation - owned assets | 31.12.25 £ 5,221 |
31.12.24 as restated £ 3,938 |
| Other operating leases | 3,000 | 3,000 |
4. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No remuneration was paid or payable for the year to any trustee or to any person known to be connected with them directly or indirectly out of the funds of the charity,
Trustees' expenses
There were no Trustees' expenses paid during the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the year ended 31 December 2024.
6. STAFF COSTS
| STAFF COSTS | |
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| Wages and salaries | 31.12.25 31.12.24 as restated £ £ 52,519 48,373 |
| Other pension costs | 1,032 968 |
| 53,551 49,341 |
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| The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: | |
| Administrative staff | 31.12.25 31.12.24 as restated 4 4 |
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
7. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 54,280 Charitable activities Recycling activites 18,236 Other trading activities 22,632 Total 95,148 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Recycling activites 95,656 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (508) Transfers between funds 574 Net movement in funds 66 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 198,593 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 198,659 |
Restricted funds as £ 15,950 - - 15,950 14,181 1,769 (574) 1,195 5,000 6,195 |
Total funds restated £ 70,230 18,236 22,632 111,098 109,837 1,261 - 1,261 203,593 204,854 |
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8. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT
The prior year figures have been restated to correct the disclosure of unrestricted funds. The adjustment relates to a reclassification between fund categories and does not affect the charity's total funds, surplus/(deficit) for the year, or net assets as previously reported.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 January 2025 Additions At 31 December 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2025 Charge for year At 31 December 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 COST At 1 January 2025 Additions At 31 December 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 January 2025 Charge for year At 31 December 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2025 At 31 December 2024 |
Long leasehold £ 164,677 - 164,677 43,664 1,664 45,328 119,349 121,013 Motor vehicles £ 12,869 - 12,869 5,014 1,964 6,978 5,891 7,855 |
Plant and machinery £ 54,088 - 54,088 54,088 - 54,088 - - Computer equipment £ 3,836 5,919 9,755 3,807 1,192 4,999 4,756 29 |
Fixtures and fittings £ 3,143 4,069 7,212 3,143 401 3,544 3,668 - Totals £ 238,613 9,988 248,601 109,716 5,221 114,937 133,664 128,897 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
| 10. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
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| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | |||
| as restated | ||||
| £ | £ | |||
| Trade debtors | 1,468 | 2,012 | ||
| Other debtors | - | 312 | ||
| VAT | 438 | - | ||
| Prepayments | 8,361 | 9,227 | ||
| 10,267 | 11,551 | |||
| 11. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| Trade creditors | 31.12.25 £ 2,628 |
31.12.24 as restated £ - |
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| Social security and other taxes | 892 | 591 | ||
| VAT | 353 | 531 | ||
| Pension creditor | 280 | 176 | ||
| Accrued expenses | 2,522 | 2,772 | ||
| 6,675 | 4,070 |
12. LEASING AGREEMENTS
Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:
| Within one year Between one and five years In more than five years |
31.12.25 a £ 3,000 12,000 200,001 215,001 |
31.12.24 s restated £ 3,000 12,000 203,001 218,001 |
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Operating lease commitment relates to the rental charge on the long leasehold, included as a tangible fixed asset.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Fire Doors Garden Project Cookery Project Roller Shutters TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the above are a Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Fire Doors Garden Project Kitchen Windows Cookery Project Roller Shutters Warehouse Lights Energy Costs TOTAL FUNDS Comparatives for movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Garden Project TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.25 £ 198,659 - 6,195 - - 6,195 204,854 s follows: At 1.1.24 £ 198,593 5,000 203,593 |
Net movement in funds £ (13,966) 2,630 14,242 124 7,389 24,385 10,419 Incoming resources £ 95,050 4,820 20,492 1,825 400 7,389 2,175 1,000 38,101 133,151 Net movement in funds £ (508) 1,769 1,261 |
Transfers between At funds 31.12.25 £ £ 124 184,817 - 2,630 - 20,437 (124) - - 7,389 (124) 30,456 - 215,273 Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (109,016) (13,966) (2,190) 2,630 (6,250) 14,242 (1,825) - (276) 124 - 7,389 (2,175) - (1,000) - (13,716) 24,385 (122,732) 10,419 Transfers between At funds 31.12.24 £ £ 574 198,659 (574) 6,195 - 204,854 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Fire Doors Garden Project Supervisor's Salary TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 95,148 2,400 9,550 4,000 15,950 111,098 |
Resources Movemen expended in funds £ £ (95,656) (508) (2,400) - (7,781) 1,769 (4,000) - (14,181) 1,769 (109,837) 1,261 |
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A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Fire Doors Garden Project Cookery Project Roller Shutters TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.1.24 £ 198,593 - 5,000 - - 5,000 203,593 |
Net movement in funds £ (14,474) 2,630 16,011 124 7,389 26,154 11,680 |
Transfers between funds £ 698 - (574) (124) - (698) - |
At 31.12.25 £ 184,817 2,630 20,437 - 7,389 30,456 215,273 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Fire Doors Garden Project Supervisor's Salary Kitchen Windows Cookery Project Roller Shutters Warehouse Lights Energy Costs TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 190,198 7,220 30,042 4,000 1,825 400 7,389 2,175 1,000 54,051 244,249 |
Resources Movement expended in funds £ £ (204,672) (14,474) (4,590) 2,630 (14,031) 16,011 (4,000) - (1,825) - (276) 124 - 7,389 (2,175) - (1,000) - (27,897) 26,154 (232,569) 11,680 |
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The incoming funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following:
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New Doors
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£4,820 received to contribute towards the cost of replacement doors.
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Garden Project
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£20,492 donated towards the costs of running the gardening programme.
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Kitchen Windows
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£1,825 received to contribute towards the cost of replacement windows.
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Cookery Project
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£400 donated towards the costs of setting up and running the cookery programme.
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Roller Shutters
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£7,389 received to contribute towards the cost of upgrading the warehouse shutters.
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Warehouse Lighting
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£2,175 received to contribute towards the cost of upgrading the warehouse lighting.
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Energy Costs
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£1,000 received to contribute towards the cost of energy bills.
The transfers made during the current and previous years relate to where incoming resources received relate to the acquisition of fixed assets. These amounts are transferred to unrestricted funds after the assets have been acquired, thus discharging the restriction.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025
14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 December 2025.
15. FUNDS
As at 31 December 2025, restricted funds amounted to £30,456 (2024: £6,195) Restricted funds are expected to be expended in the next financial year.
All remaining funds of the Charity were unrestricted, which the Trustees are free to use in accordance with the charitable objectives as set out in the deed of trust.
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| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 | |||
| 31.12.25 | 31.12.24 | ||
| as restated | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS | |||
| Donations and legacies | |||
| Donations | 41,995 | 41,780 | |
| Grants received | 40,351 | 28,450 | |
| Other trading activities | 82,346 | 70,230 | |
| Fundraising events | 30,375 | 22,632 | |
| Charitable activities | |||
| Sales from recycling | 20,430 | 18,236 | |
| Total incoming resources | 133,151 | 111,098 | |
| EXPENDITURE | |||
| Charitable activities | |||
| Wages | 52,519 | 48,373 | |
| Pensions | 1,032 | 968 | |
| Other operating leases | 3,000 | 3,000 | |
| Premises costs | 8,535 | 7,416 | |
| Program Delivery Costs | 7,162 | 8,357 | |
| Vehicle running costs | 2,445 | 2,498 | |
| Telephone & PPS | 562 | 532 | |
| Volunteer expenses | - | 40 | |
| Canteen & cleaning | 578 | 374 | |
| Advertising | 87 | - | |
| Repairs & renewals | 20,271 | 8,503 | |
| Insurances | 17,526 | 22,227 | |
| Sundry expenses | 963 | 489 | |
| Bank charges | 388 | 254 | |
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 5,220 | 3,939 | |
| Support costs | 120,288 | 106,970 | |
| Governance costs | |||
| Accountancy and legal fees | 1,855 | 2,060 | |
| Other professional fees | 589 | 807 | |
| 2,444 | 2,867 | ||
| Total resources expended | 122,732 | 109,837 | |
| Net income | 10,419 | 1,261 | |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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