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DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

DIRECTOR'S AND TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 March 2025

Charity Number: 1041387 Company number: 8192593

Independent Examiner:

Md Iqbal Hossain FCCA BK Community Accountant Arches 420/421 Burdette Road London E3 4AA .

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DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION DIRECTOR'S AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

Contents

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Officers and Financial Advisors 3 Directors' and Trustees' Report 4-8 Independent Examiners Report 9 Statement of Financial Activities 10 : Balance sheet 1] Notes to the accounts 12-16

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DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION

MEMBERS AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

A	MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEE:
]	Chairperson		Abdigqani Khalif
2	Deputy Chair		Mohamed Bilal
3	Deputy Chair		Amina Haid
4	Treasurer		Hassan Muhamud
5	Secretary		Fahad Malin
6	Member		Fowsiya Barre
7	Member		Abdisamad Hassan
B	STAFF- Volunteer:
]	Executive Director		Dahabo Isse
2	Advice Support Worker		FairuzAzhar
3	AdviceSupport Worker		Ayan Mohamed
4	Advice Support Worker		Rahma Abdi
5	AssistantAdvice Support Worker		Zahra Abdulle
6	Supplementary School Tutor		Abdirahman Muhamud
7	Supplementary School Teacher		Clare OlinSky
8	SupplementarySchool Assistant		Ibtisam Hassan
9	Sawing Teacher		Fatima Gharaibeh
10	Admin/Office Manager		Osman Yusuf
C	Volunteers:
	1		Said Hassan
	2		Fowsiya Mohamed
	3		Hodan Haji Isse
	4		Rooda Osman
	fs)		Amina Ali
	6		Sahra Samatar
	7		Sahra Ali
	8		Abukar Baalle
	9		Ahmed Abdulle
	10		Maima Mohsin
D	Registered Officer:		Unit H
			1 Thorpe Close
			London W10 SXL
E	independent Examiner		Md Iqbal Hossain MBA, FCCA, ACIE
			BKCOMMUNITY ACCOUNTANT LTD
			Arches 420/421, Burdette Road,
			London, E34AA,
F	Bankers		Lloyds Bank
			179 Earl's Court Road	- Earls Court
			London - Greater London -SW5 9RE
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DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION DIRECTORS' AND TRUSTEES REPORT For the year ended 31 March 2025 is Principle activities Dadihiye Community Support Services Report ee

Reporting Year: 2024-2025

Introduction

Established in 1993, Dadihiye Community Support Services has remained steadfast in its mission to support and empower vulnerable individuals, families, older women, and young people within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) and neighboring communities. The organization delivers holistic programmed that aim to facilitate integration, enhance well-being, alleviate social isolation, provide educational assistance, promote social inclusion, and strengthen the agency of vulnerable women. Through sustained commitment and close collaboration with its staff, volunteers, funding bodies, and community partners, Dadihiye has continued to serve as a trusted and effective provider of community support services. This report presents an overview of the organization’s principal activities and achievements over the past year.

1. Drop-in Support Service

Hours of Operation:

• e Monday to Friday: 9.30:00 am — 5:00 pm at 1 Thorpe Close, W10 5XL at North Kensington.

• e The Monday advice surgery previously held at 1A Nevern Place, SW5, was discontinued as of July 2024. This decision was necessitated by a commercial rent increase requested by the property trustees, which Dadihiye was unable to accommodate.

• e Dadihiye initiated Monday activities at 1 Cluny Mews, SW5; however, these were postponed. Services will resume at this location once a suitable and sustainable space becomes available. The objective is to reinvigorate extended service hours and enhance accessibility for clients in Earl’s Court and the surrounding areas.

Service Overview:

• e Advice Services: Face-to-face and hybrid advice support is available throughout the year. e Areas of Support: Clients receive assistance with housing, welfare benefits, debt, education, health, and are signposted to appropriate professional and legal services.

• e Home Visits: Home visits are provided for vulnerable clients who are unable to attend the office.

• e Community Information: Information on mainstream services and local voluntary organisations is available within the local area.

• e Referrals: Clients are referred to specialist legal and debt advisors where necessary.

Impact:

Dadihiye has consistently maintained the provision of high-quality support through both face-toface and online services, despite rising demand and operational challenges, ensuring continued accessfor[vulnerable][individuals.]

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2. Befriending Services

Target Beneficiaries:

• e Older women with disabilities or limited mobility. e Vulnerable adults experiencing loneliness, isolation, or emotional distress

Activities:

• e Weekly Women’s Group Sessions (Tuesdays): Includes sewing classes, health and exercise workshops, and digital inclusion activities.

• e Coffee Mornings: Provide a safe social space with refreshments, promoting peer support and helping to reduce isolation.

• e WhatsApp Chat Group: Offers a platform for women to share experiences, express concerns, and provide mutual support.

Accessibility:

• e There is no time limit imposed on befriending support.

• e Clients can access assistance via the helpline or by visiting the Dadihiye office during working hours.

• e Volunteers provide support with tasks such as shopping, attending GP appointments, and collecting prescriptions upon request.

Impact:

Dadihiye’s befriending model has becomea vital support network for hard-to-reach and vulnerable women, particularly those affected by the cost-of-living crisis, financial hardship, and emotional challenges resulting from isolation and loneliness.

3. Sewing Classes & Women’s Health Workshops Program Overview:

• e¢ Women’s group sessions combine sewing and tailoring skills with fitness and health education. Sewing class beginner

• e These sessions are delivered in partnership with Kensington and Chelsea Age UK to address health issues such as diabetes and degenerative conditions among older women.

Additional Engagement:

• e A seaside day trip was organised for women aged 50 and over, featuring beach walks, picnics, and group activities. Despite ongoing challenges with transport costs following the COVID-19 pandemic, these trips remain inclusive and continue to be well-attended.

• e In partnership with RBKC’s Digital Inclusion Team and Age UK, Dadihiye delivered weekly digital inclusion sessions, providing access to devices, one-to-one training, and multilingual support to help women build confidence in using technology.

• e In collaboration with Age UK, an eight-week light exercise programme was offered for women aged 45 and over, focusing on chair-based movements, gentle stretching, and breathing techniques.

• e A monthly housing advice programme was delivered in partnership with the RBKC Housing Team, offering guidance on housing issues in council properties and promoting housing swaps for older individuals with mobility challenges.

• e An Eid celebration was held for women as part of Dadihiye’s ongoing community engagement efforts, aimed at strengthening social bonds and celebrating cultural heritage.

4. Supplementary School Program

Locations & Schedule: e Tuesdays: 5:00 pm — 7:30 pm at 7 Thorpe Close

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• e Mondays: 4:00 pm — 6:00 pm at 1A Nevern Place (discontinued as noted above; relocated to 1 Cluny Mews, SW5 — but postponed)

Program Description:

• e Provide academic support in Mathematics, English, Science, and general homework assistance e Provides cultural education through Arabic language classes and activities that celebrate diverse cultural backgrounds, promoting inclusion and cultural awareness.

Outings and Enrichment:

• e Educational and recreational trips such as visits to Oxygen Jumping, Flip Out, Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, and local cinemas are regularly organised.

• e Activities are supported by generous funding from John Lyons Charities.

5. Youth Masterclass Program (2024-2025)

Program Summary:

A youth-led initiative designed to build skills, leadership, and personal development for young people aged 11-19 in RBKC.

Funded by: Youth Voice Grant, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

Masterclasses Delivered:

• e Graphic Design (Canva), Cooking, Glow & Go Makeup Tutorials, Leadership and Personal Development

Participation:

• e Over 100 participants from diverse backgrounds engaged in a safe, inclusive and empowering environment, focusing on co-designed and youth led masterclass.

• e The program focused on confidence-building, creativity, and fostering a sense of belonging and leadership in the community.

Conclusion

Dadihiye remains committed to delivering essential community services that promote well-being, education, and social inclusion. Through a diverse range of accessible programmed, the organization continues to respond to the evolving needs of low-income families, socially isolated individuals, and young people across the borough.

With ongoing support from local authorities and charitable partners, Dadihiye aims to:

• e Expandits youth and family engagement initiatives

• e Strengthen outreach to isolated older adults

• e Enhance its advice and educational support service e Here is an improved, more professional version of your message. It maintains the original meaning while enhancing clarity, structure, tone, and flow:

Acknowledgment of Our Esteemed Funders and Partners

At Dadihiye, we extend our deepest gratitude to our valued funders and partners for their generous support and unwavering commitment. Your contributions have been instrumental and

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| i fi i | vital in sustaining our services, strengthening our financial stability, and enabling us to continue | serving our community with dedication and impact. : We are especially grateful for the significant funding received from Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation, and the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) through both | the Voluntary Support Services Fund (VSSF) and the Ward Councillors’ City Living Local | Life Fund (CLLL). These contributions have been instrumental in driving forward our core | initiatives and service delivery and which have been formed the backbone of our initiatives. !

We also acknowledge with sincere thanks the support of the National Lottery Community Fund (Awards for All), the John Lyon’s Charity for supporting children’s summer programmes, KC Young, the Westway Trust for supplementary school activities, AGE UK supporting our women Group with exercises and healthy diet sessions, and the London Community Foundation for consistently guiding us toward vital available funding opportunities from various soutces.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to our many supporters and collaborators, including the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS), the Community Partnership Team, the Community Engagement Team, the Kensington and Chelsea Social Council (KCSC), and other local partners. Your collective efforts and unwavering collaboration have been invaluable and central to our shared mission of addressing the diverse needs of residents and improving community wellbeing which successfully addressing their needs and challenges. We would also like to express our thanks and gratitude AdviceUK for their invaluable expert support in staff and volunteer training. Their crucial expertise and guidance in training equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary enabled us to achieve and maintain the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) for a second consecutive term — a testament we are proud to the quality and professionalism of our advice services. A special tribute goes to our dedicated staff and volunteers. Your tireless unwavering commitment and hard work over the past 31 years has been the driving force behind Dadihiye’s continued success. Your passion and perseverance remain at the heart of everything Dadihiye does.

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As we reflect on the past financial year, we are proud of our collaborations across sectors with diverse groups to improve the quality of life for our communities. However, we remain acutely aware of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, which continues to affect to place immense pressure on vulnerable families and the charitable sector. We urge the government to revisit and strengthen its support policies to protect those most in need who have fallen below the poverty line and ensure fairer living conditions for all.

Once again, thank you for your steadfast unwavering support and commitment to our cause. We look forward to continuing this journey together and creating lasting, positive change in the lives of those we serve.to make a meaningful difference in our community.

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The Cash at bank and in hand as of 31st March 2025 amounted to £139,829. Most of this money is for continuing projects and staff salaries. The charity has a reserves policy of 15% to hold for “6 months’ turnover in Reserve” to enable the charity to cope with cash flow requirements, contingent liabilities, and the risk of loss of funding. The charity has a risk management policy and a safeguarding policy.

STATEMENT OF MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charities Act 1993 requires the trustees to prepare a statement of accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity at the end of the financial year and of the resources of the charity for the period. In preparing those accounts, the trustees are expected to: Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; Make judgement and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; State whether applicable accounting standards and statements and recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the statement of accounts; and prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue its operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the account comply with the regulation under $42 of the Charities Act 1993, They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of error, fraud and other irregularities,

Signed on behalf of Management committee by:

Signed:ee Date: 10/06/2025 A. IN w LE Printed } name: JA RDI@AN Ish Position: Uyrector

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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION For the year ended 31 March 2025

| report on the accounts of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 10 to 16.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the company (and 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 2006(‘the 2006 Act’). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are eligible for Independent Examination, | report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination | have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5) (b) of the 2011 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. | confirm that | am qualified to undertake the examination because |am a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), which is one of the listed bodies. | have completed my examination; | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe. , Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity 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 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

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 accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102}.

| have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drowned in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed: Gor Md Iqbal Hossain MBA, FCCA BK COMMUNITY ACCOUNTANT LTD Arches 420/421, Burdette Road, London, E3 4AA.

Date: 10/06/2025

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	DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION	DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION	DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION
		Statement of Financial Activities
	(Including income and expenditure account)
		31 March 2025
incomingResources	Nor	. . TOTAL _Unrestri . on ree Resitcte Funds cted Reoticre 2025 Funds		TOTAL Funds 2024
Donationand Legacies		9,935 69,470 79,405	76,274	89,274
Charitable activities		__		-18,849
Net Income & net movementinfundsa	a	(8,914) 24015) (44,929)	10,279	11,178
Reconciliation of
fund:
Totalfunds brought forward		43,095	144,181	187,276
Total funds carried forward		34,181 108,166	142,347	43,095

TOTAL RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES

The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the net movement in funds for the above period.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

The notes on pages 12 to 16 form part of these accounts.

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ae ~ DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT-ORGANISATION © Moy BALANCE SHEET ern bo ASATST.MARCH 2025. waite lad flit ae a Office Equipment | 8{|_| 13,000 | 11,635 Debtorsoso 787 TotalCashCash inat handBank | | ee| 139,829[ee|“ee 180,614 Current Assets ee Creditors and Accruals | 10 (11,542) P| (7,753) _Net Current Assets | P | 929,347 | 175,641 Unrestricted Funds | ttf| ater | 43,095 |[Restricted][Funds] __ | |ffF908, 166 | 144,181

Exemption from audit

For the year ending 31/03/2025 the company fs entitled to exemption from the. requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act, Thethe directors acknowledge their responsibilitiesa for complying; with the requirements; of accounts.Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to company’s subject to the small companies' regime.

These accounts were approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on 10 June 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

Signed ANAS Pty nen

Printed name Hassan muro

Position Trenree

The notes on pages 12 fo 146 form part of these accounts.

DADIHIYE SOMALI DEVELOPMENT ORGANISATION Notes to the Accounts For the year ended 31 March 2025

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year.

1.1 Basis of Accounting

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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the applicable Accounting Standards and the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” published in March 2005 and the Companies Act 1985. The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No. | from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement on the grounds that it is small company.

1.2 Incoming Resources

Income from activities, voluntary income and donations are included ‘jin incoming resources when they are receivable, except when the donors specify that they must be used in future accounting periods or donors’ conditions have not been fulfilled, then the income is deferred. The income from fundraising ventures is shown gross, with the associated costs included in fundraising costs.

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1.3 Resources Expended

Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on accruals basis, inclusive of any VAT that cannot be recovered.

Expenditure that is directly attributable to specific activities has been included in these cost categories. Where costs are attributable to more than one activity, they have been apportioned across the cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of those resources.

1.4 Going Concern Basis

The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, as in the opinion of the director and trustees, there are no issues arising which would suggest any other basis as being more appropriate.

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1.5 Depreciation

Depreciation is provided using the following rates and bases to reduce by annual instalments the cost, less estimated residual value, of tangible assets over the estimated useful lives:

Furniture, Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment - 20% on reducing line basis.

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2. Income from donations and legacies

Grants, donations, andlegacies:	Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Funds Funds
SmallDonation RBKC(CLLL) TrustforLondon (TFL) Westway Trust City Bridge Trust RBKCVSSF-Midaye John LynsCharity	a ee ee
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Notes to the financial statements (continuing)

Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Fund type:

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Restricted| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |_|Charitable activities
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Support Cost|restricte
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Funds||Total2025 restricte
Funds
Total
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2024|| |||Funds|||Funds| |DS
Salary, NIC & Pension
10,991 |
70,111
81,102 |5,039| 34,554 | 39,593
Payroll Fees
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| 990 | 90 |
Tas as
Rent& Rates
5,766
2,883
8,649
8,000 | 8,473|||||| ||Expenses||||| ||Insurance & Company
house fees
Annual
Report, AQS
&|||591|475| a5| ||Legal & Compliances
Sewing Class, Eid Events,|||2312| 2312||| 275 | - | 27s| ||SupplementarySchool
Volunteer Expenses
OtherProject/Devices
Donation/Burial
Consultation,
Advice
&
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Evaluation|| -
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4,030
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3,450
| 1,570|5,976
4030
3,450
1,570|foe |
3,830
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|600|
1,773 | 2,373
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|4443| 4,443
60 | - | 606 |
1,055| |Repair& Maintenance | -
Membership Fees
RamadanFood
|Depreciation
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18,849
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105,485
65,995
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Notes to the financial statements (continuing)

Year ended 31 March 2025

4. Expenditure on Charitable Activities by Activity type:

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_ Charitable activities & Services Covernan Fund Total 2025 — totql 2024
Support Cost ce raising
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Depreciation 3250 | - | - | 3250 | 2,909
Direct Costs | 39,461 | ee
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OtherindirectCosts | sz1_ | |||1,888
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5. TRUSTEES EXPENSIS

No expenses are paid to Trustees,

No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: nil).

6. Related party transactions

There are no related party transactions to disclose for 2025 (2024: none) There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no restricted donations from related parties.

7. Taxation

The charitable company is exempt from corporation tax as all its income is charitable and is applied for charitable purposes.

8. Fixed Assets

		Computer& Sewing
		Cost
At 1 April2024 Additions			15,319
At31 March2025 At 1 April2024			16,489 9,079 Depreciation 8191s 1,127
Chargethisperiod At31 March2025		1660=	1590
		Net bookvalue
At31 March2025 At31March2024		6,638	6,362 13,000 7,128 4,507

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Notes to the financial statements (continuing)

Year ended 31 March 2025

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Westway Trust | 060s 2,757
1,060 2,757
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10. Creditors
Pe 8 = 2025 2024
Trade Creditors 10,942 7,153
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Accruals: Provision for Accountancy fees.

° Benefits in kind

There were no benefits in kind in the period.

• independent examination and accountancy services

• During the period, the cost of the examination and accountancy services was £600.

• Glossary of terms Restricted funds: These are funds given to the charity, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity.

• Creditors These are amounts owed by the charity but not paid during the accounting period.

• Debtors: These are amounts owed to the charity but not received in the accounting period.

Prepayments: These are services that the charity has paid for in advance but not used during the accounting period.

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