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Company registration number: 03620572 Charity registration number: 1076628

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(A company limited by guarantee) Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

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Lingfield And Dormansland Community Centre

Contents

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees’ Report 2to5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
._Balance Sheet 8
NotestotheFinancialStatements 9to16.

Lingfield And Dormansland Community Centre

Reference and Administrative Details

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Trustees

Mr IM Jones Mrs SE Watson Mrs CA Tebbutt Mr GR Tebbutt Ms AM Skinner Ms B N Wheeler Secretary

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Charity Registration Number

1076628

Company Registration Number

03620572

The charity is incorporated in England.

Registered Office

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Community Centre High Street Lingfield Surrey RH7 6AB

Independent Examiner

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Carter Nicholls Ltd Chartered Accountants Victoria House Stanbridge Park Staplefield Lane Staplefield West Sussex RH17 6AS

Bankers

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Barclays Bank PLC East Grinstead 90-92 High Street Crawley West Sussex RH10 1BP

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Lingfield And Dormansiland Community Centre Trustees’ Report

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements and auditors' report of the charitable company for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims The objects of the charitable company are:

a) to promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Lingfield and Dormansland, Surrey and the neighbourhood without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or political, religious or other opinions, by associating together the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation and leisure-time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants. b) to establish, or secure the establishment of, a community centre and to maintain and manage the same

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The charitable company manages and maintains the Community Centre building which is owned by the Parish Council. The Centre provides facilities for classes and other leisure activities and is available for private functions and parties. It accommodates the Parish Office and the local police office. There is also an (T suite which is available for one to one training and for access to the internet on a drop-in basis.

As in previous years the main objectives of the year continued to focus upon:

Public benefit

The charitable company runs a community centre for the benefit of the local residents.

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.

Achievements and performance

LDCC Annual Report 2024/25

The year saw the successful conclusion of a number of projects: a new website, new IT equipment, a new financial management package and an upgrade to the Jennings Hall.

The new website makes it easy for people to see the wide range of activities at the Centre and to book tickets online. This has already had a beneficial impact on bookings and use of the Centre overall.

Our IT equipment had become outdated and not able to support fully modern web-based services. We have replaced several of our computers and have significantly improved access to high speed services at the Centre — this also has the capacity to help people in the local community to access modern services. A project to improve our financial reporting by the introduction of Xero accounting software was completed and will, we hope, make it easier to produce, examine and monitor our finances.

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Trustees’ Report

In making the IT and website improvements we were supported by Sensible PC Solutions, who have occupied a room at the Centre over the course of the year but have now relocated. We are grateful to them for their help in installing the equipment, designing the website and training our staff. They have also run a well-received session for local people about online security.

The Jennings Hall has benefitted from new audio-visual equipment that allows users to show films, play music and display presentations. This was made possible with the help of funding from Surrey County Council's Rural Prosperity Fund, whose grant also contributed to the replacement of our old and outdated IT equipment and the purchase of new chairs. We are grateful for their support. The investment has improved the facilities in the Jennings Hall and are in regular use by customers.

The Jennings Hall has been recarpeted — this was forced upon us by flooding following extraordinary rainfall in August 2024.

We have continued to offer, during the winter months, a Warm-Hub facility. it has been supported by the Lingfield United Trust and we are grateful for that. Whilst take-up has been limited, we continue to regard it as important to offer this facility to local people.

As usual, there was some turnover in our directors. Lisa Carey moved from the area, taking with her David Layzelle. They were both enthusiastic supporters of the Centre. Lisa started the Wednesday cooking and talking sessions; David helped us start the website change — and both appeared in the plays performed at the Centre. We wish them well. We have been pleased to welcome onto the board Brittany Wheeler and continue to look for new directors with an interest in supporting the Centre.

We have run numbers of events ourselves, in addition to those provided by our loyal hirers. The year saw a range of musical offerings: opera highlights, and a wonderful evening from our local Rock Choir. At Christmas there was a performance of Wind in the Willows. It is disappointing that we find ourselves no longer able to offer plays by local performers as we have in the past, from a combination of cost and limited public support. We received a grant from the Gatwick Airport Community Trust that enabled us to purchase replacement stage lighting. The new lighting has improved the experience at events, as well as making it easier and more energy-efficient in operation.

Our monthly Flix in the Stix commenced again in September 2024 with matinee performances. We hada committed team of volunteers who worked hard in choosing the films, preparing and serving refreshments and running the films. Sadly, attendance at Flix declined and the decision was taken not to continue Flix after the summer season.

On the staff front, we were pleased to welcome Mick Stein as our new maintenance person. Joanna Brown left us after doing sterling work looking after our finances and Paula Oliver returned as finance officer.

Financially we remain in a sound position with adequate reserves to cover contingencies. We have seen very substantial increases in some of our costs — notably energy and insurance — which we have had to pass on in part to our hirers and other users. There is a constant judgement required to balance the need to cover our costs whilst not imposing too much on our users — running successful events at the Centre helps us to minimise the need for cost increases.

The projects and activities | have described in this report have only been possible by the willing support of my fellow directors, of Terri, our manager, and other colleagues. And there is, of course, a wider team behind the scenes who help us to run the many events, putting out chairs, preparing food and running the bar at events — my thanks to one and all.

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Trustees’ Report

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The company's governing document is the Memorandum of Association dated 10 August 1998 which sets out its objects and is governed by its Articles of Association.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

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The directors are appointed in General Meeting; in addition, under the Articles of Association the directors have power of appointment. There is no maximum term of appointment.

Major risks and management of those risks

Charity Governance code

The directors are aware of, and adhere to, the Charity governance code. A formal re-assessment of the major risks to which the charitable company is exposed is carried out on an annual basis. They are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to such risks and review company policies and procedures on a regular basis.

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of Lingfield And Dormansiand Community Centre for the purposes of company law) 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), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland". Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

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Trustees’ Report

Disclosure of information to auditor

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Each trustee has taken steps that they ought to-have taken as a trustee in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that ’ information. The trustees confirm that there is no relevant information that they know of and of which they know the auditor is unaware.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 28 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

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independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Lingfield And Dormansiand Community Centre (‘the Company’)

| report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 August 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, | 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’). _ sectionIn carrying145(5)(b)out myofexamination the 2011 Act.| have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under

Independent examiner’s statement

| have completed my examination. | confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Lingfield And Dormansland Community Centre as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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)). | have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which a ten jon should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accbuy Sta Ve Chart¢red-AccountantsSteph ewih. FCA ICAH

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (Including Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses)

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Total funds Total funds
All All
Unrestricted Unrestricted
2025 2024
Note £ £
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3 7,187 601
Charitable activities 4 66,567 64,355
Othertrading activities 5 6,341 10,735
Investment income 6 1,274 667
Other income 5,265 5,004
Total income 86,634 81,362
Expenditure on:
Raising funds (3,694) (4,866)
Charitable activities 7 (84,569) (79,619)
Total expenditure (88,263) (84,485)
Gains/losses on investment assets 1,801 4097
Net income 172 974
Net movement in funds 172 974
Reconciliation offunds
Total funds brought forward 101,414 100,439
~ Totalfundscarriedforward 16 101,586 101,413

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods.

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(Registration number: 03620572) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 12 3,037 3,502
Investments 13 38,969 37,168
Cash at bank and in hand 14 69,699 67,968
111,705 108,638
Creditors: Amounts falling duewithin oneyear 15 (10,119) (7,225)
Net assets . 101,586 101,413
Funds ofthe charity:
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds 101,586 101,413
Totalfunds 16 101,586 101,413

For the financial year ending 31 August 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors’ responsibilities:

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The financial statements on pages 6 to 16 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 28 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by:

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1 Charity status

Lingfield And Dormansland Community Centre

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

The address of its registered office is: Community Centre High Street Lingfield Surrey RH7 6AB . These financial statements were authorised for issue by the trustees on 19 January 2026.

2 Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared 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)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

Basis of preparation

Lingfield And Dormansland Community Centre 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 notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity. .

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Income and endowments

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 the income receivabie can be measured reliably.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period. Grants receivable Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised asa liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

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. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

Raising funds

These are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, the management of investments and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.

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.

Support costs

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Governance costs

These include the costs attributable to the charity’s compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, strategic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

Government grants

Government grants are recognised based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset received or receivable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recognised. Grants relating to assets are recognised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relating to an asset is deferred, it is recognised as deferred income.

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 potentially 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.

Current asset investments

Current asset investments are included at market value.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

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.

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.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

3 Income from donations and legacies

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Total Funds — Total Funds —
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2025 2024
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Donations 770 601
Grants, including capital grants; .
Government grants 5,417 0
Grants from companies 1,000 0
Total 7;187 601
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4 Income from charitabie activities

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Total Funds— Total Funds —
All Unrestricted All Unrestricted
2025 2024
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Room Hire and IT income 66,567 64,355
5 Income from other trading activities
Total Funds - Total Funds —
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2025 2024
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Events income;
Other events income 6,341 10735
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

6 Investment income

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Total Funds—- Total Funds —
Alli Unrestricted All Unrestricted
2025 2024
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Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits 1,274 667
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7 Expenditure on charitable activities

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Total Funds—_ Total Funds -
All Unrestricted All Unrestricted
2025 2024
Note £ £
Allocated support costs 8 82,949 77,925
Governance costs 8 1,620 1,694
Total 84,569 79,619
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In addition to the expenditure analysed above, there are also governance costs of £1,620 (2024 - £1,694) which relate directly to charitable activities. See note 8 for further details.

8 Analysis of governance and support costs

Governance costs

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Total Funds— Total Funds —
All Unrestricted All Unrestricted
2025 2024
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Other governance costs 36 106
Allocated support costs 1,584 1,588
Total 1,620 1,694
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

9 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses from the charity during the year.

10 Staff costs

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:

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Management and administration

1 (2024 - 1) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £838 (2024 - £659).

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11 Taxation :
The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
12 Debtors ‘
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors . 1,512 2,386
Prepayments 1,463 1,116
Accrued income 62 :
. 3,037 3,502
13 Current asset investments
2025 2024
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Listed other shares ; 38,969 37,168
14 Cash and cash equivalents
2025 2024
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Cash on hand 100 100
Cash at bank 69,599 67,868
69,699 67,968
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Other taxation and social security 872 819
Other creditors 100 - .
Accruals 9,147 6,406
10,119 7,225
16 Funds
Other
Balance at 1 recognised
September Incoming Resources gains/(losses Balance at 31
2024 resources expended ) August 2025
£ 7 £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General 80,858 83,090 (84,719) 1,801 81,030
Designated 20,556 - - - 20,556
Total funds 101,414 83,090 (84,719) 1,801 101,586
Other
Balance at 1 recognised
September Incoming Resources gains/(lossesBalance Balance at 31
2023 resources expended ) August 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Unrestricted funds
General 79,883 76,496 (79,619) 4,097 80,857
Designated 20,556 - - - 20,556
Totalfunds 100,439 76,496 (79,619) 4,097 101,413

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

During the year to 31 August 2015, the company acquired the assets of the Community Care Association, Dormansland and District (Charity Reg no 291637) a local charity set up to relieve sick, elderly and handicapped persons in the area through the provision of meals. it also managed a hall to enable members of the community to meet.

The Directors resolved to treat these funds as designated funds for the future maintenance and upkeep of the hall. There has been no change in these funds during the year and they continue to form part of the general funds at the year end.

The directors have set aside designated funds for planned maintenance and marketing projects.

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Total funds at
Unrestricted funds 31 August
General Designated 2025
£ £ £
Current assets 91,150 20,555 411,705
Current liabilities (10,119) (10,119)
Total net assets 81,031 20,555 101,586
Total funds at
Unrestricted funds 31 August
General Designated 2024
£ £ £
Currentassets 88,082 20,556 108,638
Current liabilities (7,225) - (7,225)
Totalnetassets 80,857 20,556 101,413

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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025

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Total Total
2025 2024
£ £
Donations andlegacies
Appeals and donations 770 601
UK Government grants 5,417 -
Grants receivable 1,000 -
7,187 601
Charitable activities
Letting of non-investment property in furtherance ofthe charity's
objects 66,567 64,355
66,567 64,355
Othertrading activities
Fundraising income 6,341 10,735
6,341 10,735
Investment income
Interest on cash deposits 1,274 667
1,274 667
Raising funds
Otherfundraising costs (150) -
Other fundraising costs (3,544) (4,866)
(3,694) (4,866)
Charitable activities
Wages and salaries (36,672) (32,622)
Staffpensions (Defined contribution) - pension scheme 1 (839) (659)
Rates (2,388) (1,882)
Light, heat and power (13,876) (12,097)
Insurance (2,605) (2,653)
Repairs and maintenance (15,522) (10,054)
and internet (1,537) (1,395)
Computer software and maintenance costs (1,594) (8,581)
Printing, postage and stationery (594) (285)
Subscriptions & licences (1,168) (1,134)
Sundry expenses (663) (580)
Cleaning (5,370) (5,621)
Advertising (121) (362)
Bank charges (36) (106)
Independentexaminer'sfee (1,584) (1,588)

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