REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03054937 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1064609
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025
for
PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
SKM Chartered Accountants
Pegasus House
5 Winckley Court
Mount Street
Preston
Lancashire
PRI 8BU

PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Contents of the Financial Statement
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Chairman's Report
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Chairman's Report
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Welcome to our Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2025.
This year has brought extraordinary challenges-from deepening social and economic inequalities to strained public
services, rising mental health concerns, and escalating levels of poverty. In this context, our mission has never been
more urgent or relevant. I am proud to report that PMF has delivered a highly impactful year, making meaningful
progress in both service delivery and organizational development. These achievements have directly benefited hundreds
1 a key step toward strengthening our future direction, staff and trustees came together for a dedicated strategy day
fresh the organization's strategic goals. A second away day is planned to develop a robust business plan that will guic
our next phase of growth and impact.
Our scene old no have been as i to to elut a pot fang or treater it, alumie, and
opportunities, many of which are showcased in this report.
Ismail Rawat,
Chair Board of Trustees
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and alms
Our Objectives
- Provide one to one information, advice and guidance including practical support to clients who have nowhere to turn.
- or e reality or til pople are dinarang, trust ed employmen, ions leaning.
- Engage with young people to help with their personal, social, physical and spiritual development.
- Support older people to promote their wellbeing and independence.
- Work in partnership with others organisations to achieve common goals including developing potential of other
community groups through provision of capacity building support.
- Foster understanding and co-operation between communities through multi-faith and cohesion events and initiatives.
- Act as community advocate by supporting agencies in shaping policies and practice.
- Improve the physical and mental well-being of community
- Work to achieve long-term sustainability
Our Services And Activities
To further its aims, PMF provides the following services and activities in a culturally sensitive, gender-appropriate and
multi-lingual environment:
- Drop-in - service for members of the community acting as first port of call for those who have nowhere to turn;
- Information, Advice and Guidance - on a wide range of social, money, immigration, welfare benefit, including
practical support
- Community Learning- Variety of training and non-vocational courses e.g. ESOL, IT for beginners, numeracy, literacy
etc.;
- Health and Wellbeing - provide social, leisure and recreational activities to promote Health and Well-Being such as
luncheon club, coffee m orings, keep fit classes, health awareness, managing long-term conditions etc.;
- Mental Health - provide specialist and therapeutic support to people suffering mental health illness
- Volunteering - Provide volunteering opportunities across the organisation
- Advocacy - Advocate and work in partnership with other voluntary and statutory organisations;
Charitable activities
Charitable Activitles Delivered
To achieve these objectives, the charity operates a community drop-in centre, offering a wide range of services and
activities tailored to the needs of the local community. These are delivered by qualified staff and volunteers in a
culturally sensitive, bilingual environment, ensuring individuals receive the support they need.
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
PMF is the cornerstone of support for individuals in the greater Preston area, providing the vital services, guidance, and
opportunities necessary to help people overcome their barriers and achieve better life outcomes. PMF made significant
strides in addressing socio-economic and health inequalities within the communities. Through a flexible and inclusive
approach, we have adapted our services based on feedback from our beneficiaries, adjusting session timings and
extending our opening hours to reach a broader audience. These changes helped reduce barriers to service access,
ensuring we could meet the diverse needs of the community effectively.
Information, Advice and Guidance (LAG)
- 968 enquiries were dealt with, providing 1:1 support to 582 beneficiaries across a variety of issues, including welfare,
housing, immigration, money matters, school places, appeals, and more.
- 18 familles received complex needs support, helping them navigate challenging situations
- £590,734 in additional benefits was secured for 92 individuals and their families through our advice and suppor
Employment Support
32 beneficiaries received tailored employment support, with 4 individuals securing employment as a result of ou
assistance, including CV preparation, job searches, job applications and jo b coaching
Community Learning
- We delivered 78 sessions across a range of training and development courses, which were attended by 90
beneflciarles. These courses covered important topics such as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), Health
Literacy, Numeracy, and Energy Advice, helping participants gain valuable skills and confidence.
Health & Well-Being
- A total of 206 sessions were delivered, providing a range of social, leisure, and recreational activities to 340
participants. Activities included coffee mornings, fitness classes, arts and crafts, poetry clubs, and health education, all
aimed at red ucing isolation and improving physical and mental well-being.
- We organized 3 outings, offering participants the chance to connect with others outside of regular activities.
- 32 'Walk and Talk' sessions with an average of 16 ladies every Sunday
Mental Health Support
23 beneficiaries suffering from severe mental illness received therapeutic support tailored to their need
We hosted 3 awareness seminars on Mental Health, reaching 400 people and providing valuable information ar
resources.
Partnered with 4 service providers to help reduce barriers to mainstream health and care services for our communit
We established 2 Peer Support Groups, where individuals could share experiences and receive emotional suppo
from others with similar challenges.
- Delivered 40 workshops on a variety of mental health issues, helping raise awareness and provide information on
mental illness.
Children and Young People
• We ran 18 mother & toddler playgroup sessions , attended by an average of 17 toddler
Held 28 open youth club sessions, providing support and engagement to young mer
- Operated 12 homework club sessions for key stage 1-2, offering study support to pupils.
Digital Partner (We Are Group)
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
- As an approved Centre for We Are Digital', we provided digital assistance to EU citizens and their family members
applying for EU Settlement Scheme status. We helped 27 cilents successfully obtain the status required to remain in the
UK post-Brexit.
- No armor an approved e rider for sing pl pio scs (fer Majoys Cours and Tribumals Service)
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
The charity's total income for the year was £329,860, a significant increase compared with £107,417 in 2024. Of this,
£289,877 was restricted and £39,983 unrestricted.
Expenditure for the year amounted to £200,089 (2024: £136,554), with £176,738 from restricted funds and £23,351
from unrestricted funds.
At the year-end, total assets were £557,818, comprising of the following;
Current Assets of £310,410 (£154,170 in 2024) of which the restricted was £289,398; and unrestricted was £21,012.
Fixed Assets of £247,408 (£266,551 in 2024) of which restricted was £240,756; and unrestricted was £6,652.
Total funds at the balance sheet date were £549,154 (E419,383 in 2024) of which £530,690 were restricted and £18,464
unrestricted.
The trustees are satisfied with the charity's financial position, noting that the growth in income and funds reflects
ongoing support for its activities. Expenditure has been managed prudently to ensure resources are directed effectively
towards achieving the charity's objectives.
Principal funding sources
The charity's principal funding is derived principally through grants with limited income generation through hire of the
centre.
Property
The charity operates from a property which is leased from Preston City Council until 2037. The property was extended
by the charity to provide improved premises. The original property was a single storey building. The charity received a
capital grant of £385,000 during the year ended 31st March 2020 to add an extra floor onto the building.
The reserves include the capital amount of this project and this is being depreciated over its useful life at 10% on a
reducing balance basis.
Reserves policy
Total reserves as at 31 March 2025 were £549,154. This comprises of Restricted Reserves of £530,690 and Unrestricted
Reserves of £18,464.
The Trustees have reviewed the charity's reserve requirements in light of the key risks facing the organisation. A policy
levels by 50%, alongside a similar reduction in working hours, while ensuring the continued delivery of core services
and activities to the community.
The budgeted expenditure for 2025/26 is £232,386, and the target reserves figure should be calculated as half of this
amount to represent six month's full running costs.
Currentiy, the charity's available reserves of £12,292 fall significantly short of this target. The trustees' strategy is to
bulld reserves gradually through planned operating surpluses, acknowledging that it will take time to reach the desired
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
- Further develop services to meet gaps such as youth provision, mental health etc
- Build organisational strength through succession planning, recruit new trusters, Leadership training, develop strategic
and business plans
- Improve marketing and communications
- To further develop internal systems, processes, organisational policies and procedures that meet organisational and
slatutory requirements
- Improve outreach work around Preston through sharing partner facilities to widen our reach.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its govering document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular, to the operations and finances
and are satisfied that the systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure against the major risks. These
major risks are the impact of short-term finding, changes in funding streams, changes to key personnel and changes to
local and central government policies.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03054937 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Chartty number
1064609
Registered office
Hamara Centre
Rear of 158 Castleton Road
Preston
PRI 6QH
Trustees
IS Rawat
S Ismail
M A Horton
Mrs MY Ahmed
Independent Examiner
Mrs Shamim Mahomed
SKM Chartered Accountants
Pegasus House
5 Winckley Court
Mount Street
Preston
Lancashire
PRI 8BU
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Report of the Trustees
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
.............
IS Rawat - Trustce
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dependent Examiner's Report to the Irustees o
reston Muslim Forum Limite
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Preston Muslim Forum Limited ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 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
Sint l am quarity to us face e examination becau am a member be the hate tartered ACcommons in
England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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:
1.
2.
3.
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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
4.
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.
Mrs Shamim Mahomed
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
SKM Chartered Accountants
Pegasus House
5 Winckley Court
Mount Street
Preston
Lancashire
PRI 8BU
Date: ......
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Statement of Financial Activitles
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Management and Administration
Provision of Services
Support Costs
Total
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Notes
2
Unrestricted
funds
39,983
Restricted
funds
289,877
2025
Total
funds
329,860
2024
Total
funds
107,417
3
1,095
21,945
311
23,351
16,632
10,267
165,310
1,161
176,738
113,139
11,362
187,255
1,472
200,089
129,771
5,660
129,496
1,398
136,554
(29,137)
1,832
18,464
417,551
530,690
419,383
549,154
448,520
419,383
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Balance Sheet
31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
funds
Notes
Restricted
funds
€
240,756
2025
Total
funds
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
6,652
247,408
266,551
21,012
289,398
310,410
154,170
10
(8,164)
(500)
(8,664)
(1,338)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
12,848
288,898
301,746
152,832
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
19,500
529,654
549,154
419,383
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
19,500
529,654
549,154
419,383
11
18,464
530,690
549,154
1,832
417,551
419,383
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to oblain an audil of its financial statements for the year endor
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
(b)
equirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Ac
1006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
he financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issu
•...................... and were signed on its behalf br
IS Rawat - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICTES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
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.
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
Computer Equipment
Improvements to Leasehold Property
- 25% on reducing balance
- 20% on reducing balance
- 33% Reducing balance
- 10% Reducing balance
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.
Retice and can boat nod for paid etied pres vitin ted ject to caity. Restricions
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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.
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations and Gifts
Grants
2025
1
329,859
329,860
2024
(3)
107,420
107,417
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Preston City Council - Positive Minds
Big Lottery Fund
Selnet
Islamic Relief
Active
Community Foundation
NHS
Lloyds
Beacon Counselling
Pilgrim Trust - Grant
Spring North Ltd - Cancer Aware
Other grants
2025
22,960
113,337
2024
9,864
3,244
9,719
4,994
3,000
45,501
25,000
33,000
22,500
24,551
8,530
39,981
329,859
:
6,098
107,420
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3.
4.
PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financlal Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Mangemnt
& Admin
2,088
2,120
2,754
4,374
10
Provision of
Services
Support
Costs
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Telephone
Repairs & Renewals
Plant & Machinery - Dep'n
Fixtures & Fittings - Dep'n
Leasehold - Dep'n
Computer Equip - Dep'n
Wages & Social Security
Pensions
Rates & Water
Light & Heat
Staff Training
Legal & Professional
Event Costs
Rent
Accountancy
Insurance
Bank Charges
29
44
25,633
23
139,274
2,257
744
4,417
300
1,341
8,982
1500
2,712
1,366
107
11,362
187,255
1,473
SUPPORT COSTS
Provision of Services
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Total
2025
2,088
2,120
2,754
4,374
39
60
25,633
23
139,274
2,257
4,417
300
1,341
8,982
1,500
2,712
1,366
200,090
Total
2024
136,554
Governance
costs
2,712
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5.
6.
7.
8.
PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025
25,761
2024
27,915
Depreciation - owned assets
TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
3h Marve no trustes" remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Average number of employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
€
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
34,340
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Management and Administration
Provision of Services
Support Costs
Total
1,799
33,689
567
36,055
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(1,715)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
3,548
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
1,833
2025
4
Restricted
funds
73,077
3,861
95,807
831
100,499
(27,422)
444,972
417,550
2024
4
Total
funds
€
107,417
5,660
129,496
1,398
136,554
(29,137)
448,520
419,383
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
COST
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
Improvements
to
Leasehold
Prop
Plant and
machinery
400,790
6,618
407,408
4,878
4,878
134,748
25,643
160,391
4,724
39
4,763
247,017
266,042
115
10.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Accrued expenses
Fixtures
and
fittings
4,245
4,245
58
4,012
233
291
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-
21
43
64
Totals
412,557
6,618
419,175
146,006
25,761
171,767
247,408
266,551
2025
6,567
1,017
1,080
8,664
2024
(2)
740
600
1,338
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Restricted funds
Revenue
Restricted
Big Lottery Fund
Preston City Council
National Lottery - Revenue Project
DWP
Community Development Fund
Selnet
Community Champions Project
Co-op Foundation
Independent Age
LCF Covid
Active Lancashire
LBMN - Micro
Lancashire Care
Islamic Relief
Versus Arthritis
Community Foundation
NHS
Beacon Counselling
Pilgrim Trust - Grant
Spring North Limited - Cancer Awareness
Restricted funds
Capital
National Lottery - Capital Project
Lancashire Environmental Fund - Capital
LCVS - Skelhorn - Capital
Environmental Fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 01/04/2024
Movements At 31/03/2025
1,832
16,632
18,464
2,168
39
25,622
6,404
10
1,071
9,143
25,540
10,227
11,840
14,755
813
434
108
1740
523
20
300
10,995
-
-
-
-
-
-
32,102
-
14,853
10,781
11,763
4,087
2,168
26
36,617
6,404
7
1,071
9,143
25,540
10,227
11,840
14,755
813
434
108
33,842
523
20
15,153
10,781
11,763
4,087
266,162
22,500
1,500
16,632
419,383
28,662
-
129,771
294,824
22,500
1,500
16,544
549,154
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Notes to the Flnancial Statements - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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PRESTON MUSLIM FORUM LIMITED
Detalled Statement of Financial Activities
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations and Gifts
Grants
329,859
329,860
329,860
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Repairs and Renewals
Staff Training
Legal and Professional
Event/Activities
Rent and Insurance
Depn of improv leasehold prop
Plant and machinery
Fixtures and fittings
'omputer equipmen
ank Charge
136,692
2,591
2,194
743
1,357
4,417
2,751
2,088
2,121
4,373
300
1,343
8,996
1,500
25,643
39
58
21
150
197,377
Support costs
Governance costs
Accountancy and legal fees
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
2,712
200,089
129,771
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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(3)
107,420
107,417
107,417
84,965
556
1,514
818
1,220
1,783
2,457
1,643
60
1,462
1,798
1,385
5,549
1,501
27,757
51
73
32
178
134,802
1,752
136,554
(29,137)