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2025-04-05-accounts

Charity number: 1061402

SOLACE COMMUNITY

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

SOLACE COMMUNITY

CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details ofthe Charity, its Trustees and advisers 1
Trustees’ report 2-6
Independent examiner's report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notestothefinancialstatements 10-18

SOLACE COMMUNITY

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Trustees

Ruth Pallister, Trustee Victor Harvey, Trustee Anne Scripture, Trustee Veronica Williams, Trustee

Charity registered number

1061402

Principal office

Star House, Star Hill Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6HA

Accountants

Crowe U.K. LLP, Medway Bridge House, 1 - 8 Fairmeadow, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1JP

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Charity for the 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025.

The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the Charity will comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charity's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 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).

Objectives and activities

a. Policies and objectives

The Trustees shall hold the Trust Fund and its income upon trust to apply them for the advancement of the Christian Religion by setting up and assisting small prayer groups for mutual support, prayer and fellowship of mothers, fathers and children. Such prayer groups, once established, shall be known respectively as ‘Mothers Prayers’ and ‘Children of Faith’.

In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance ‘Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)’.

b. Strategies for achieving objectives

The Charity's strategies for achieving its objectives are the continued assistance of new, and the support of existing, prayer groups by:

a) the publication and supply of printed and recorded materials to women interested in the ministry; b) holding conferences and training sessions for prayer group leaders and members.

c. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives

Support has continued to the many hundreds of prayer groups around the U.K. and through overseas affiliated groups in countries worldwide, enabling the Charity to achieve its objectives.

d. Volunteers

The Trustees wish to express their gratitude for the dedication and commitment of the Charity's many volunteers without whom the Charity would be unable to provide help and support to the many people who receive solace from their membership of the prayer groups.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

Objectives and activities (continued)

e. Main activities undertaken to further the Charity's purposes for the public benefit

When considering the charity's activities, the Trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit.

The public interest benefit is provided by the prayer groups being a place of solace and support for mothers through prayer and fellowship. Many mothers feel isolated and face increasing pressures on them and their families. Mothers Prayers provides an opportunity for them to share the impact of these pressures, if they wish, and to be comforted in the knowledge that they are part of a network of the united prayers of mothers around the world.

During the year under review, literature was sent to prayer groups, however in-person meetings and other gatherings at Star House were infrequent. Going forward the charity is looking forward to increasing these events. More volunteers have been recruited to assist with the running of the charity and its events.

Maintenance work continued as necessary at Star House, and will continue into the next year, to ensure that it would continue to be an appropriate venue for conferences and in person meetings.

New prayer groups continued to be formed around the world and a new Principal was appointed in France to look after prayer groups around the world.

f. Fundraising practices

The Charity does not actively fundraise, the vast majority of the Trust's income coming directly from donations.

Achievements and performance

a. Main achievements of the Charity

Since the acquisition of Star House in 2002, the Charity has consolidated its activities and the trustees consider the results for the year to be satisfactory. The trustees consider the Charity to have met its objectives for the year.

In particular, literature was sent out, in-person gatherings and meetings took place, and new groups continued to be established in various places.

b. Future developments

We look forward to encouraging continued and additional in-person meetings (including regional gatherings at Star House and other locations in England) and at the end of the period covered by this annual report we were preparing for the celebration from the summer of 2025 of the 30th anniversary of the start of Mothers Prayers.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Financial review

a. Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

The Trustees kept the going concern status of the Charity under review. Expenditure increased significantly during the year, and as in the previous year was materially in excess of income; this was mainly due to repair works on Star House being required to an extent, and at an aggregate annual cost, which we do not expect to continue moving forward.

The Trustees are confident, based on the expected lower level of expenditure, the continued willingness of donors to help in meeting exceptional expenditure and the possibility, if needs be, of raising money by selling land or borrowing money secured on it, that the charity has sufficient funds and resources to enable it to meet its objects and financial requirements. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

b. Reserves policy

Charity Commission guidance defines reserves as income that becomes available to the Charity and is to be expended at the Trustees’ discretion in furtherance of any of the Charity’s objects, but is not yet spent, committed or designated. The Charity requires sufficient liquid reserves in order to be able to maintain its properties and carry out its activities.

At the balance sheet date, the Charity’s general reserves stood at £866,709 (2024: £894,290). Included within this general reserve are properties and fixed assets with a value of £856,880 (2024: £860,768). The Charity therefore regards its free reserves to stand at £9,829 (2024: £33,522),

The Charity's reserves policy is to keep £10,000 of free reserves available at any time.

The Trustees confirm that the Trust is exempt from audit.

c. Principal risks and uncertainties

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 the systems and procedures are in place to mitigate their exposure to the major risks.

All risks are considered by the Trustees and relevant volunteers on a regular basis and efforts are made to mitigate any risks where possible.

d. Financial risk management objectives and policies

The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprises an annual review of the principal risks and uncertainties that the Charity faces and the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to mitigate these risks.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES’ REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

Structure, governance and management

a. Constitution

Solace Community is a registered charity, number 1061402, and is constituted under a Trust deed. The principal office address is Star House, Star Hill Road, Dunton Green, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 6HA.

It is also Known as ‘Mothers Prayers’, and 'Children of Faith’.

b. Methods of appointment or election 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.

c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies

The Charity is run directly by the Trustees, supported by a number of volunteers with a day-to-day involvement in its activities, and employs no staff. The Trustees consider the Charity small enough for this to be the most appropriate mode of operation.

d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees

The Charity is relying upon the guidance issued by the Charities Commission in relation to the induction and training of Trustees.

e. Trustees

During the year, the Charity was administered by a board of four unpaid trustees:

Ruth Pallister Victor Harvey Anne Scripture Veronica Williams

f. The Governing document

The constitution of the Charity is set out in the Deed of Trust dated 1 May 1996 as amended on 10 January 1997 and 23 May 2001.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities

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

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales 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 its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charity's transactions and 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 Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of 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 and other irregularities.

Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Armes Sicrtors A. Scripture“ 28, 2026 13:25:00 GMT)

Date! 2S Daun ere 2OLE

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Solace Community (‘the Charity’)

| report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 5 April 2025.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).

| report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination | have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

| understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no 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 Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. 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.

| 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.

Signed: M arr Howes Dated: 27 JANUNT 20% Matthew Howard FCA

Crowe U.K. LLP Chartered Accountants Medway Bridge House 1 - 8 Fairmeadow Maidstone Kent ME14 1JP

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

Unrestricted Total Total
funds funds funds
2025 2025 2024
Note £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 3 26,177 26,177 24,146
Total income 26,177 26,177 24,146
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 4 53,758 53,758 38,123
Total expenditure 53,758 53,758 38,123
Netmovement in funds (27,581) (27,581) (13,977)
Reconciliation offunds:
Total funds broughtforward 894,290 894,290 908, 267
Net movement in funds (27,581) (27,581) (13,977)
Totalfundscarriedforward 866,709 866,709 894,290

The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 5 APRIL 2025
2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 8 856,880 860,768
856,880 860,768
Current assets
Debtors 9 - 5,895
Cash at bank and in hand 12,469 30,981
12,469 36,876
Current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year 10 (2,640) (3,354)
Netcurrent assets 9,829 33,522
Total assets less current liabilities 866,709 894,290
Netassets excluding pension asset 866,709 894,290
Total netassets 866,709 894,290
Charity funds
Unrestricted funds 12 866,709 894,290
Totalfunds 866,709 894,290

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

A. Scripture o, 28, 2026 13:25:00 GMT)

Anne Scripture Date. 28 JANA toy 2 ok

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

1. General information

The charity is a registered charity, number 1061402.

The Solace Community Trust's principal office is at:

Star House Star Hill Road Dunton Green Sevenoaks Kent TN14 6HA

The principal activity of the charity is for the advancement of the Christian Religion by setting up and assisting small prayer groups for mutual support, prayer and fellowship of mothers, fathers and children.

2. Accounting policies

2.1 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 financial statements 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 (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.

Solace Community 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.

2.2 Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.

The Trustees kept the going concern status of the Charity under review. Although income was reduced during the year, the Trustees are confident that this will recover in the year ahead.

The Trustees are confident that the charity has sufficient funds and resources to enable it to meet its objects and financial requirements. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

2: Accounting policies (continued)

2.3 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.

Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.

2.4

Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

2.5 Government grants

Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and released to the Statement of financial activities upon the completion of the relevant performance-related conditions. Other grants that are not subject to performance-related conditions are credited to the Statement of financial activities as the grant proceeds are received. Grants received prior to the revenue recognition criteria being satisfied are recognised as a liability.

2.6 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

2. Accounting policies (continued)

2.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Tangible fixed assets costing £1 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.

Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .

Depreciation is provided on the following bases:

Buildings - Straight line over 100 years
Fixtures & Fittings - 50% straight line
Computerequipment -50%straightline

Buildings are depreciated over 100 years. The Trustees believe that, with suitable maintenance, the building, which is over 200 years old in parts with later additions, will be serviceable for at least another 100 years from the date of signing of this report. Land is not depreciated. The Trustees have estimated the proportion of the land as part of the total cost of the land and buildings based on their best estimate.

2.8 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.

2.9 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 of the deposit or similar account.

2.10 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 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.

2.11 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

2: Accounting policies (continued)

2.12 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.

3. Voluntary Income

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025
£ £
Donations and gifts 26,177 26,177
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024
£ £
Donations and gifts 19,746 19,746
Government grants 4,400 4,400
24,146 24,146

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities Summary by fund type

Unrestricted
funds Total
2025 2025
£ £
Provision of small prayer groups for mothers 53,758 53,758

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

4. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities (continued)

Summary by fund type (continued)

Unrestricted
funds Total
2024 2024
£ £
Provision of small prayer groups for mothers 38,123 38,123

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Charitable
activities
Total
funds
2025 2025
£ £
Provision ofsmall prayer groups for mothers 63,758 53,758
Charitable
activities
Total
funds
2024 2024
£ £
Provision ofsmall prayer groups for mothers 38,123 38,123
Independent examiner's remuneration
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner forthe independent
examination ofthe Charity's annual accounts 1,550 1,550
Fees payable to the Charity's independent examiner in respect of:
Allotherservicesnotincludedabove 1,200 1,200

6. Independent examiner's remuneration

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SOLACE COMMUNITY

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

7. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL).

During the year ended 5 April 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).

8. Tangible fixed assets

Freehold Fixtures and Office
property fittings equipment
£ £ £ £
Cost or valuation
At 6 April 2024 884,096 330 2,409 886,835
At 5 April 2025 884,096 330 2,409 886,835
Depreciation
At6 April 2024 23,328 330 2,409 26,067
Charge forthe year 3,888 - - 3,888
At 5 April 2025 27,216 330 2,409 29,955
Net book value
At 5 April 2025 856,880 - - 856,880
At5April2024 860,768 - - 860,768

The Trustees consider that no revaluation of the property is required for the purposes of these accounts.

9. Debtors

2025 2024
£ £
Due within one year
Other debtors - 829
Prepayments and accrued income - 5,066
- 5,895

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors - 714
Accruals and deferred income 2,640 2,640
2,640 3,354

11. Financial instruments

2025 2024
£ val
Financial assets
Financial assets 12,469 36,876
2025 2024
£ £
Financial liabilities
Financialliabilitiesheldatamortisedcost 2,640 3,354

Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise cash at bank and other debtors.

Financial liabilities held at amortised cost consists of trade creditors, other creditors and accruals.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED5 APRIL 2025

12. Statement of funds

Statement of funds - current year

Balance at 6 Balance at 5
April 2024 Income Expenditure April 2025
£ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General Funds 894,290 26,177 (53,758) 866,709
Statement offunds- prioryear
Balance at Balance at
6April2023 Income Expenditure 5April2024
Ef E £ ra
Unrestricted funds
GeneralFunds 908,267 24,146 (38,123) 894,290
  1. Summary of funds

Summary of funds - current year

Balance at 6 Balance at 5
April 2024 Income Expenditure April 2025
£ £ £ E
General funds 894,290 26,177 (53,758) 866,709
Summary offunds- prioryear
Balance at Balance at
6April2023 Income Expenditure 5April2024
£ E £ £
Generalfunds 908,267 24,146 (38,123) 894,290

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds - current year

Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 856,880 856,880
Current assets 12,469 12,469
Creditors due within one year (2,640) (2,640)
Total 866,709 866,709
Analysis of net assets between funds - prioryear
Unrestricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024
£ E
Tangible fixed assets 860,768 860,768
Current assets 36,876 36,876
Creditors due within one year (3,354) (3,354)
Total 894,290 894,290

15. Related party transactions

The Charity has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the Charity at 5 April 2025.

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