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2026-03-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2026

Transformation Community Church formerly New Life Church Crawley

Charity registration number: 1054438

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

CONTENTS

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 20

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees Elizabeth Tapp David Dickson Elizabeth Dickson Ian Tapp Keegan Singh Amelia Singh Kerry Murray Charity Registration 1054438 Number

Principal Office The Glade Furnace Green Crawley West Sussex RH10 6JL Independent Examiner G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG Bankers HSBC 9 The Boulevard Crawley West Sussex RH12 1UT

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

Transformation Community Church is a registered charity, number 1054438, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

Risk management

The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The objects of the Church are for the benefit of the public, to:

Public benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Vision and values

At Transformation Community Church, we are committed to fulfilling our vision to:

Achievements and performance

Review of actvities

The Trustees give thanks to God for His continued faithfulness over the past year and for the ongoing growth and strengthening of the Church community. We are grateful for the many individuals who serve faithfully across all areas of church life, giving their time, gifts and energy to advance the Kingdom.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Trustee meetings were held regularly throughout the year, including key meetings in July 2025, September 2025 and March 2026, where decisions were made prayerfully and with a desire to steward well all that God has entrusted to us.

A significant milestone in the year was the public launch of Transformation Community Church in September 2025. This was marked by a community-focused event including a BBQ and children’s activities, which provided an opportunity to welcome and engage with the local community. We thank God for the encouragement and unity experienced during this time as we stepped forward into a new season.

The Church hosted a number of teaching series and events aimed at equipping and building up the body, including:

Throughout the year, we have continued to make use of technology and new systems, including ChurchSuite, to support the life of the Church, improve communication, and ensure good stewardship and accountability in administration.

Ministerial Support & Ministries

The Trustees remain thankful for the leadership God has placed within the Church and for the unity and shared sense of calling across the leadership team.

During the year, leadership roles were clarified and strengthened:

Significant preparation was undertaken for the sabbatical of David and Bev (May–September 2026). The Trustees approached this with prayerful consideration, putting in place structures to ensure continuity of care, leadership and teaching. We are grateful for the willingness of leaders, Trustees and external support to serve during this period.

We also recognise and give thanks for those stepping forward into leadership. Emerging leaders including Jayden, Dipika, Mark, Israel and Shanayde have been identified, reflecting a growing leadership pipeline. Shanayade has also been approached to serve as Safeguarding Deputy.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

In considering the future, the Trustees reflected on biblical models of leadership, seeking to ensure that we remain faithful to Scripture in shepherding, teaching and equipping the Church, while also developing structures that enable a broader expression of ministry leadership across the body.

Children’s and youth ministry continued to be an important area of growth. We are thankful for:

We also give thanks for those serving in practical roles, including the introduction of a stewarding/usher role to support the welcome and care of those attending services.

Missions

The Trustees remain committed to supporting mission work both locally and internationally, recognising the call to share the Gospel and demonstrate God’s love in practical ways.

During the year, we were able to provide financial and pastoral support to several individuals and ministries:

We give thanks for the opportunity to partner in the work God is doing in different nations and contexts.

Plans were also made for an overseas mission trip to Ghana and Nigeria in October 2025, as well as a Mission Weekend in December 2025 with Martin Durham of Kerygma180, helping to inspire and equip the Church in its missional calling.

Evangelism

Evangelism continues to be central to the life and calling of the Church, and we are encouraged by the ways in which this has been expressed throughout the year.

The Transformation Community Church launch event in September 2025 provided a valuable opportunity to connect with the local community in a welcoming and accessible way.

In addition, a range of teaching series, events and initiatives have helped to strengthen both discipleship and outreach, including the Summer Bible School and seasonal teaching series.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

We are particularly encouraged by the development of youth-focused outreach, including the Youth Café launching in May 2026, which seeks to create a space for young people to connect, explore faith, and build community.

The Trustees give thanks for all those involved in outreach and evangelism, both in organised activities and in their daily lives, living out and sharing their faith.

Safeguarding & Pastoral Care

The Trustees recognise the importance of safeguarding and pastoral care as a core responsibility and ministry.

During the year:

We give thanks for those who serve in pastoral roles and for the care shown across the Church community. The Trustees remain committed to ensuring that the Church is a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for all.

Building Work

The Trustees thank God for the provision and use of the Church building and recognise the importance of maintaining and developing it as a place for worship, fellowship and outreach.

During the year

We also give thanks for opportunities to use the building to serve the wider community, including hall hire arrangements such as the local choir beginning in September 2025.

The Trustees explored potential building expansion in partnership with Mayway Builders, including plans to increase capacity and improve facilities. While initial steps were taken, the Trustees felt it wise to proceed prayerfully and cautiously. As such, further fundraising and discernment will be required before progressing, including a proposed initial target of £6,000 for surveys.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Financial review

The Trustees recognise their responsibility to steward finances wisely and with integrity and give thanks for God’s continued provision over the past year.

Financial oversight during the year included:

We have also begun to develop more structured budgeting for ministry areas, including youth and worship, to support effective planning and stewardship.

They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Going concern

The Trustees have performed a review of the financial position of the church and believes there are sufficient resources to manage any financial risks. We have continued to manage our finances prudently. The Trustees reasonably expect that we have adequate resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Therefore, the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the annual report and financial statements.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Statement of Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.

The law applicable to charities requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 29 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... David Dickson Trustee

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Transformation Community Church for the year ended 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees of Transformation Community Church 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 Transformation Community Church'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

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 Transformation Community Church 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 accounting 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.

...................................... G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

29 April 2026

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

Note
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
101,245
Investment income
3
418
Total income
101,663
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
109,914
Total expenditure
109,914
Net expenditure
(8,251)
Other recognised
gains and losses
Gains/losses on
revaluation of fixed
assets for charity's own
use
-
Net movement in funds
(8,251)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
453,955
Total funds carried
forward
12
445,704		 Restricted
funds
£
7,647
1
7,648
8,236
8,236
(588)
-
(588)
3,946
3,358		 Total
2026
£
108,892
419
109,311
118,150
118,150
(8,839)
-
(8,839)
457,901
449,062		 Total
2025
£
90,091
544
90,635
106,999
106,999
(16,364)
4,497
(11,867)
469,768
457,901

The notes on pages 11 to 20 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2026

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
12		 2026
£
371,796
371,796
14,404
63,792
78,196
(930)
77,266
449,062
3,358
445,704
449,062		 2025
£
371,334
371,334
13,097
74,919
88,016
(1,449)
86,567
457,901
3,946
453,955
457,901

The financial statements on pages 9 to 20 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 29 April 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... David Dickson Trustee

The notes on pages 11 to 20 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Transformation Community Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The Trustees are satisfied that there are no material uncertainties relating to events or conditions which cast doubt upon the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Gift aid

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

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.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Grant provisions

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate
Land and buildings 2% on cost
Furniture and fittings 25% on cost
Equipment 25% on cost

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.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

Liabilities

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 of 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.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the Trustees.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations
Gift aid reclaimed
Other income from
donations and legacies
3 Investment income

Interest receivable and
similar income;
Interest receivable on
bank deposits		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
82,467
14,405
4,373
101,245
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
418		 Restricted
funds
£
7,647
-
-
7,647
Restricted
funds
£
1		 Total
2026
£
90,114
14,405
4,373
108,892
Total
2026
£
419		 Total
2025
£
76,829
10,123
3,139
90,091
Total
2025
£
544

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Note
Designated
£
General
£
funds
£
Evangelism/Training
-
1,880
-
Ministry costs
-
5,392
-
Sunday School
-
48
-
Premises expenses
-
13,570
-
Advertising and
publicity
-
376
-
Equipment
-
4,754
-
Printing, postage and
stationery
-
2,009
-
General
administrative
expenses
-
1,916
-
Subscriptions
1,560
2,505
129
Hospitality
-
2,359
-
Travel costs
-
680
1,757
Legal and
professional fees
-
635
-
Bank charges
-
139
72
Sundries
-
-
-
Independent
examination
-
912
-
Depreciation
-
13,299
-
Grant funding of
activities
5
-
7,852
6,278
Staff costs
7
-
50,028
-
1,560
108,354
8,236		 Total
2026
£
1,880
5,392
48
13,570
376
4,754
2,009
1,916
4,194
2,359
2,437
635
211
-
912
13,299
14,130
50,028
118,150		 Total
2025
£
4,723
2,503
6
11,995
160
1,838
127
2,129
3,389
139
3,962
641
327
161
912
9,576
15,047
49,364
106,999

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

5 Grant-making

Analysis of grants

Mission donations Grants to institutions
2026
£
2025
£
14,130
15,047

6 Trustees remuneration and expenses

During the year, three Trustees received remuneration as employees of the church amounting to £40,414 (2025: Three Trustees £39,944).

During the year, two Trustees received benefits in kind in the form of pension contributions amounting to £838 (2025: Two Trustee £802).

During the year, the business owned by a Trustee supplied materials and property maintenance work amounting to £150 (2025: £1,254).

The only other payments made to the Trustees, or any person connected with them, consisted of reimbursements of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity in furthering the charity's objects.

7 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Pension costs		 2026
£
49,190
838
50,028		 2025
£
48,562
802
49,364

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

2026 2025
No No
Staff 3 3

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

8 Tangible fixed assets

8 Tangible fixed assets
Land and
buildings
£
Furniture
and
fixtures
£
Cost
At 1 April 2025
420,000
19,788
Additions
-
13,762
At 31 March 2026
420,000
33,550
Depreciation
At 1 April 2025
50,400
19,435
Charge for the year
8,400
3,794
At 31 March 2026
58,800
23,229
Net book value
At 31 March 2026
361,200
10,321
At 31 March 2025
369,600
353
9 Debtors
Accrued income
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals		 Furniture
and
fixtures
£
19,788
13,762		 Equipment
£
10,174
-		 Total
£
449,962
13,762
463,724
78,628
13,300
91,928
371,796
371,334
2025
£
13,097
33,550 10,174
19,435
3,794		 8,793
1,106
23,229 9,899
10,321 275
353 1,381
2026
£
14,404
2026
£
1
-
197
732
930
2025
£
151
272
294
732
1,449

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

11 Pension and other schemes

Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £838 (2025 - £802).

Contributions totalling £199 (2025 - £141) were payable to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in creditors.

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

12 Funds

12 Funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Designated
Training fund
Total unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Mission fund
Total funds		 Balance at
1 April
2025
£
449,755
4,200
453,955
3,946
457,901		 Incoming
resources
£
101,663
-
101,663
7,648
109,311		 Resources
expended
£
(108,354)
(1,560)
(109,914)
(8,236)
(118,150)		 Balance at
31 March
2026
£
443,064
2,640
445,704
3,358
449,062

Designated funds:

The Training fund is to fund Kerry Murray's training and miscellanous costs. Restricted funds :

The Mission fund is to support specific mission costs.

Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Designated
Training fund
Total unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
Mission fund
Total funds		 Balance
at 1 April
2024
£
456,358
5,500
461,858
7,910
469,768		 Incoming
resources
£
80,586
-
80,586
10,049
90,635		 Resources
expended
£
Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
Balance
at 31
March
2025
£
(91,686)
4,497
449,755
(1,300)
-
4,200
(92,986)
4,497
453,955
(14,013)
-
3,946
(106,999)
4,497
457,901		 Resources
expended
£
Other
recognised
gains/(losses)
£
Balance
at 31
March
2025
£
(91,686)
4,497
449,755
(1,300)
-
4,200
(92,986)
4,497
453,955
(14,013)
-
3,946
(106,999)
4,497
457,901
453,955
3,946
457,901

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TRANSFORMATION COMMUNITY CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 (CONTINUED)

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
371,797
-
72,198
2,640
(931)
-
443,064
2,640
Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
371,334
-
79,870
4,200
(1,449)
-
449,755
4,200		 Restricted
funds
£
-
3,358
-
3,358
Restricted
funds
£
-
3,946
-
3,946		 Total funds
at 31
March
2026
£
371,797
78,196
(931)
449,062
Total funds
at 31
March
2025
£
371,334
88,016
(1,449)
457,901

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