Charity Commission number., 1080847
Companies House number.. 03869080
THE VEGAN-ORGANIC NETWORK
TRUSTEES REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Contents
Page
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examiner's Report
13
Slalemenl of Flnancial Acts'vilies
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Balarsce Sheet
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Slalement of Cash Flows
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Notes lo the Financial Statements
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Report of the Trustees for the year
th
ended 30 November 2025
The trustees present their annual directors, report and financial statements of the
charity for the year ended 30th November 2025 which are also prepared to meet the
requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act
2006, the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation, and the Accoijnting and
Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo 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
VON was formed in 1996 as an international transitional movement. The magazine's
title - Growing Green International - reflects this aim as do the articles that discuss
the farming methods, culture and ideals of farmers and other contributors from many
countries.
Whatever the methods and techniques of animal-free farming, variously labelled,
Veganic, Biocyclicvegan, Natural Agriculture, Stockfree Organic, Vegan
Permaculture plus others, the principles are the same. However, it is crucial to
reiterate that for VON these principles are informed by the same underlying aim., that
is working for a nonviolent world where war has been abolished and the roots of war
pulled up, including the silent, routine violence of hunger, oppression and ecological
devaslation. From our inception in 1996 we have proclaimed the following mission
statement..
VEGANS for LIFE
We must work for a World
Where social justice prevails
A World where animals and people, flora and fauna can live in harmony
A World where the slaughterhouse, war and the killing fields are made obsolete
A World of cooperatior) and compassion
A World where we speak and act with the poor, the oppressed, the dispossessed,
And for those who cannot speak
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Our freelance part-time paid workers, together with our voluntary key workers,
subscribe to this ethic and constitute a commilted, skilled and professional team that
will continue to ensure the growth and influence of VON. Many key tasks are
undertaken voluntarily such as VON membership secretary, staffir)g stands and
giving talks at events.
It's important that the everyday work of maintaining VON'S infrastructure is assured.
The basic work for example includes dealing with 'phone and various enquiries,
completing the annual financial return and Director's report to Companies House and
the Charity Commission. This also informs them of any changes in VON, regarding
trustees and those authorised to make financial and policy decisions. And, most
critically, to ensure VON'S principles are maintained. So that trustees and key
workers are kept informed of changes we continue to update the Administrative
structures and Practice document.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the Charity Commission's guidance
on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives, in planning future
activities, and setting the policies for the year.
The charity furthers its charitable purposes for the public benefit through carrying out
the work of the Charity. The benefits arising from our charitable aims are broadly as
detailed in the activities above. The trustees are not aware of any detriment or harm
caused by our work. The charity's benefits are aimed at the general public without
geographical restriction. Some benefits such as a free copy of the magazine are
available to supporters who pay a subscription. Such membership is available to all
interested in our work and a low-income rate is available. Many of the benefits such
as the extensive information on the websites and an email are available free. Some
courses and other activities are charged for,. in this case these are open to all and
there is a low-income rate. Grants from the bursary fund are primarily aimed at
vegans in keeping with the grant made for this purpose- in some circumstances
bursary grants may be available to others. Other examples of public benefit delivery
are as detailed in activities mentioned above.
A Review of Our Achievements and Performance
Together with our supporters, we were able to:
Expand the Vegan Organic World Map, which now connects nearly 1,500
farms, projects, and individuals around the world, helping to strengthen the
global veganic growing community.
Serve as the main sponsor of the Veganic Summit 2025, which attracted
more than 3,000 attendees from around the world. The event provided
opportunities to learn from leading experts in vegan organic gardening and
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farming, helping to raise awareness of veganic growing and connect
practitioners internationally.
Deliver VON'S Growing Nature Academy project at Clare Community
Primary School in Suffolk, with the support of Juliette and Giles Bryant and
through joint funding with VINE (Veganism in Education). The year-long
project includes the construction of a polytunnel, the creation of a forest
garden, the installation of raised beds, and regular classroom lessons focused
on nature, food growing, and sustainability.
Host the Eco Fest and Abundance Festivals in Manchester, bringing
together people interested in veganic growing, sustainability, and community
action.
Build connections with farms in India through the Vegan Organic World
Map, including Urvarasa: Veganic Farming in India for a Sustainable and
Compassionate Future, helping to promote international collaboration and
knowledge sharing.
Launch the Abundance fruit-picking project in Manchester, connecting
local people, organisations, and communities through the harvesting and
sharing of surplus fruit. The project has created a database of more than 60
locations where fruit can be picked.
Continue to grow the VON team, with new volunteers and contributors
helping to expand our work, develop projects, and bring fresh ideas to the
organisation.
These achievements reflect the continued growth of the Vegan Organic Network
and the increasing interest in veganic growing, education, community engagement,
and sustainable food systems. Through collaboration with supporters, volunteers,
educators, growers, and partner organisations, VON continues to strengthen the
veganic movement both in the UK and internationally.
Membership Report
Sarah Taubman - Membership Secretary
This report includes information for financial year Dec 2024 to Nov 2025.
Current Membership Numbers
Total Membership.. 534 (83 international)
Paid Memberships
There are 464 total paid up annual, monthly or lifetime memberships. Of these, 44
are Lifetime memberships.
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Free Memberships
There are 66 free memberships.
These are for a mixture of reasons such as volunteers, magazine contributors, and
other organisations.
Digital vs. Print
Print Subscriptions
We send out 321 UK print magazines and 41 international magazines.
Most of these subscribers also receive the digital version.
Digital Subscriptions
We have a total of 167 digital only subscriptions.
Membership Trends
We have had a net loss of 10 memberships this year.
There were 37 new members in this financial year.
There were 47 cancellations or suspensions.
Stockfree Organic Standards - Tamara Schiopu
After a long process of reviewing the Stockfree Organic standards, Vegan Organic
NebNork is happy to announce changes and offer farmers and growers a set of
standards that are easier to follow and implement.
Growing Green International
Paul Hanson and MathewAppleby continue to produce an excellent magazine.
This year we switched to a more environmentally friendly printers which is more
expeT)sive but we feel this is more in line with our values. The magazine is now less
glossy but more suited to our readership. We are working hard on the design and
layout and feel that this is improving with each issue.
In terms of content, the magazine continues to evolve and include more articles at
the cutting edge of sustainable and ethical food production. We are aware of the
rapidly growing growth of vegan organic methods around the world and are
attempting to showcase as many new projects from all continents as possible,
thereby enabling the magazine to truly live up to its name. However, we continue to
receive many quality articles from growers in the UK as well as showcasing all of
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VON'S work, including the Growing Nature Academy and World Map, both of which
are flourishing.
We feel that the magazine is now of a quality which deserves to be enjoyed by
much wider readership. Some members have approached their local shops with a
view to stacking the magazine but this has had limited success. We also approached
other like-minded organisations and agreed to advertise them for free in return for
them doing the same but this has also failed to produce any noticeable increase in
demand. Perhaps more effort needs to be made on the marketing front?
Events Report
Dan Graham - Financial Year December 2024 to November 2025
The VON newsletter has been running since December 2018, and our mailing list
has now grown to nearly 4,000 subscribers. The newsletter continues to inform
people about developments in food, farming, and environmental issues, highlighting
the impact of agriculture on the environment and the positive role that veganic
farming can play in creating a more sustainable future.
The newsletter also promotes VON'S regular events, shares veganic-related news
and articles, and supporls other vegan organisations by publicising events and
initiatives connected to veganic food production and stockfree farming.
Online Events
Giles Bryant, Matthew Appleby, and Paul Hanson have been instrumental in creating
engaging and relevant content for our audiences. Our regular online events,
Veganic Gardeners. Question Time and Farming for a Future, have featured a
wide range of farmers, growers, vegan advocates, and members of the public from
across the world.
These events continue to attract a regular audience of several hundred people and
provide an important platform for discussion, learning, and community building. Giles
Bryant has now taken on responsibility for organising Veganic Gardeners,
Question Time, ensuring the programme continues to thrive.
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Outreach and Event Attendance
The VON team continues to attend events across the UK, helping to raise
awareness of veganic growing and strengthen connections within the wider vegan
and environmental movements.
Christine Mackay has represented VON at numerous events throughout
Scotland and is now touring veganic farms across Europe.
Than and Claire have been covering events in the North East of England.
Sarah, Evie, Rob, and Jenny have represented VON at events across the
South.
Jon and Jules have been active at events in Cornwall.
Dan and Cherry have focused on events in Manchester and the North West.
Giles and Juliette take VON information to the events they visit all over the
country.
Manchester Events
The two VON events organised in Manchester during the year were particularly
successful. They helped to recruit new volunteers, strengthen local networks, and
build valuable relationships with community groups and organisations. These events
have increased VON'S visibility in the region and created opportunities for future
collaboration and growth.
Overall, the year has seen continued growth in VON'S outreach activities, with
increasing engagement through online events, newsletters, and in-person
attendance at events across the UK and beyond.
Financial review
We have managed our income and expenditure so that we continue to promote
VON'S principle aims which are to support veganic farming. This includes help for
trainees, new and existing farmers and growers where this is required, and the VON
grant criteria are met. The trustees have ensured that there are sufficient reserves to
meet future developments.
Investment powers and policy
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the charity,
have kept available funds in an interest-bearing deposit account.
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Reserves policy and going concern
The balance held in unrestricted reserves at 30th November 2025 was £446,847 of
which all are free reserves, after allowing for funds tied up in tangible fixed assets.
The charity has reserves in place to protect the continuity of service delivery during
uncertain financial times and to support general functions and the future projects as
part of the development plans. The assumption is made that membership and
donation income may reduce, and bank interest will remain very low over the next
five years. The plans for reserves are as follows..
1. Reserve to cover costs of basic operation, administration, basic educational
functions, publishing magazine, maintaining website, etc., the balance of funds after
allowing for the following items..
2. Reserve for major revision and printing of Growing Green handbook and other
one-off educational materials, and extensive promotion of stock free organic
standards for the next five years £20,000.
3. Reserve to develop Rufford Farm, in event of receiving farm as legacy, £80,000.
Significant restricted reserves additional to the above are as follows, balances as
specified in the accounts..
l. Centre Network Fund, an on-going programme is in place to spend this
reserve to assist farmers and growers establish stock free / vegan organic
farms andlor to help with specific grants where this is necessary for the farm
to continue to secure its future and to function effectively.
2. Legacy from Movement for Compassionate Living, this is also dedicated to
the Centre Network Programme.
3. Bursary Fund, an on-going fund spent as needed.
The reserves po5icy for the above items is reviewed and reallocations to them are
made in the light of changing circumstances,. changes in restricted funds may only
be made with the consent of the donor.
The Charity's main source of income is donations. The Trustees consider that it is
appropriate to prepare the accounts on a going concern basis and, consequently, the
accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if these sources of
income should cease.
Risk management
The trusteesldirectors have reviewed the major risks to which the charitylcompany is
exposed and have established systems to mitigate those risks. Following a risk
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assessmenl, substanlial funds are kept in a separate bank in case of the unlikely
event of bank failure and to attract better interest.
Plans for Future Periods
Daniel Graham.. Our next AGM will be in October, where we will discuss..
Social Media
Growing Nature Academy
International Projects
Fund raising strategy
Abundance Fruit Picking Project
VON'S Eco Fest 2027
Veganic Summit
Structure, governance and management
The Vegan-organic Network is a company limited by guarantee governed by its
Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation dated 23rd May 2000. It is registered as a
charity with the Charity Commission and is constituted under a trust deed dated 23rd
May 2000.
Appointment of trustees
The directors are responsible for the overall management and control of the charity.
Under the memorandum and articles, new trustees are appointed as required by the
trustees. In appointing new trustees the trustees have regard to a balance of skills,
age and gender, and this is reviewed at least annually. There is a procedure for
approval of proposed new trustees. There is a working group comprising the trustees
and volunteers who have specific roles,. this group carries out the day-to-day
functions and planning. Sub groups to deal with specific areas are established as
needed. Functions are reviewed at least annually. Under the memorandum and
articles there is a category of supporter members who do not have voting rights and
receive various benefits such as the magazine Growing Green International.
Trustee induction and training
New trustees will be familiar with the work of the charity. New truslees will receive I
be directed to.. the memorandum and articles,. minutes of previous meetings,. the last
annual accounts (with advice on their content),. Charity Commission and Companies
House advice and regulations and the Charity Commission pack for new trustees.
Additionally new trustees are given one to one advice on relevant aspects depending
on their knowledge.
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Organisation
The board of trustees administers the charity. The board normally meets January,
May, August and October or as required if there are special circumstances.
Related parties and co-operation with other organisations
None of our trustees receive renumeration or other benefit from their work with the
charity, apart from VON trustee Daniel Graham who is paid as VON'S event's
organiser. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager with any service
providers must be disclosed to the full board of trustees in the same way as any
other contractual relationship with a related party.
Reference and administrative information
Charity Name.. The Vegan-organic Network. The name of the charitable company
was changed from Vegan-organic Trust to The Vegan Organic Network on 2nd
March 2005.
Charity Number: 1080847
Company Registration Number.. 3869080
Directors and trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its trustees for the purpose
of charity law. The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year
end were as follows:
Trustees and Directors
Daniel Graham
Chair of Trustees
Cherry Chung
Sarah Jane Taubman (Trustee only)
Juliette Madden Bryant
Key workers {freelance and voluntary)
Daniel Graham (events)
Sarah Taubman (membership secretary)
Paul Hanson and Mathew Appleby magazine editors
John Curtis (Growing queries)
Tamara Schiopu (Stockfree Organic Certification)
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lain Tolhurst (VON representative and veganic advisor)
Cherry Chung {Magazine cover and out reach)
Juliette Bryant (schools)
Giles Bryant {schools and online broadcasts)
Registered Office
Anandavan
58 High Lane
Chorlton cum Hardy
Manchester
M21 9DZ 10
Independent Examiners
Hilton Jones tla Community Accountancy Service
Hollinwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL
Bankers
Triodos Bank
Deanery Road
Bristol
Ecology Building Society
7 Belton Road
Silsden
Keighley
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Co-operative Bank
Balloon Street
Manchester
Charity Bank
Fosse House
182 High Street
Tonbridge
Solicitors
Pannone and Partners
123 Deansgate
Manchester
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Trustees responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The charity trustees (who are also the directors of The Vegan-organic Network for
the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees, annual report
and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the charity trustees to prepare financial statements for each
year which 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 the income
and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial
statements, the trustees are required to..
Select suitable accounting principles and then apply them consistently.,
Observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP.
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures that must be disclosed and explained in the financial statements.,
Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is appropriate
to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose
with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act
2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
By order of the board of trustees
D Graham
Chair.. Daniel Graham
Date.. 17th June 2026
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Independent Examlner's Report
For The Year Ended 30 November 2025
I report on the accounts of the ¢ompany for the year ended 31 MaiGh 2026, which are set out on pages 14 10
30.
Respectlve responslbllltl8s of trustees and examlner
The Iruslees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for
the preparation of the accounls. The Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year under
section 144121 of th6 Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll and that an independent examination is needed. The
chaiily is required by company law lo prepare accrued accounts and l am qualified lo undertake the
examination by being a qualified member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accounlanls.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subj8GI lo aLtdit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, il is my responsibility lo..
8xamin6 the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
follow the proc@dures laid down in general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
Section 145lbl of the 2011 Act., and
lo slate whether particular matter5 have come lo my allenlion.
Ba$ls of Independent examSner's report
My examination was carried out in accorLlance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission.
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison ol the
accounts presented with those recc)rds. 11 also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures i
the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Irusless concetning any such mallers. The procedures
undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequ@nlly no opinion is
given as lo whether the accounts present a 'lrue 2nd fair view, and the report is limited lo those mallers sel
out in the statement below.
Ind&pènd8nt 8xaminerfs statement
In connection with my examination, no maller has come lo my allenlion..
11) which give8 me roasonable cause to believ& that in any material respect the requirements
lo keep accounting records in aCCorda￿e with 8ecliDn 386 of the Companies Act 2006. and
lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting rB¢ord5, comply Nvilh the accounting
requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006., and
with the m8lhods and principles of th8 Slalemenl of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and
Reporting by Charitie5 have not been mel., or
121 lo which, in my opinion. allenlion should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts lo be reached.
JM Hillon-Jones
Hilton Jone5 Ltd
Holllnwood Business Centre
Albert Street
Oldham
OL8 3QL
17th June 2026
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statement of Flnanelal Aetlvltlas Ilncludlny Incom• and Exp•ndituro Account)
For Th• Year End&d 30 November 2026
Unr8strlct8d
Funds
Restrlcted
Fund5
2026
2024
Notes
INCOME FROM
Oonalions and lttgades
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investment income
365.174
365,174
5,000
6.760
4.874
2.875
1 Cl,452
370
6,033
5,000
6,760
4.874
Membership Fees
13.721
13,721
25
TOTAL INCOME
390,529
5.000
395,529
19,755
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
Charitable activities
19,434
46,399
19,434
51,399
9,817
42,896
5.000
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
65,833
5,000
70,833
52,713
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
324.696
324,696
132,9581
Nel gainslllo$$e$) on invèstm8nls
1,880
1,880
1,109
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
326,576
326,57e
131,8491
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
17
204,956
7,858
212,814
244,663
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
17
531,532
7.858
539,390
212,814
The slalement of financial acliviliès includes all galns and losse8 recognisod In the year. All In¢ome and
expenditure derive Irom continuing activities.
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part ol these accounts.
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Balance Sheet
Ay At 30 Novèmbèr 2025
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Unrestrided
Fund$
Re¥tricted
Fund$
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Fixed assel investments
Tangible a8sels
38,291
38,291
36.411
12
38,291
38,291
36,411
CURRENT ASSETS
Stock
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
14
900
4.642
505,832
900
4.642
513,890
1,142
2,756
195,127
7,858
511,374
7,858
519,232
199,025
Crèdlttsrs: Amounts falllng dug wlthln
one year
15
18,133
18,133
22,622
NETCURRENT ASSETS
493,241
7,858
501,099
176,403
TOTALASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
531,532
7,858
539,390
212,814
NET ASSETS
531,532
7,858
539,390
212,814
THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Roslricled inGome funds
Unrestricted income fvnds
17
17
7,858
7,858
531,532
7,858
204,956
531,532
TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
531.532
7,858
539,390
212,814
For the period in question the COTnpany was enlillèd to thè Èxemption confèrred by saction 477 of thè
Companies Act 2006, and that no noticè h88 been depositèd undèr sèction 476 in relation to its accounts for
the financial year. The directors acknowledga their responsibilities for complying with the reouirements of the
Companies Act 2006 with rèspect to accounting records and the preparation of account5.
These accounts hawe been prepared In accordan￿ with the provisions applicable lo companies subject to the
8mall ￿MpanieS, re9ime.
Approved by th& tTu$l&È$ on 17th June 2028
Daniel Graham- Chair
The notes on pages 17 to 27 form part of these accounts.
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ststgmgnt of Cash Flows
For Tha Yoar End•d 30 Novèmbèr 2025
RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Net movoment in funds
Deduct investment income
IGainsl1105595 on invoslments
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
Decreasellincreasel in stock
Increaselldecrea8e) creditor8
326.578
14.8741
11.8801
11,8861
242
14.4891
131,8491
16,0331
11.1091
233
358
14,2861
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
313.689
{42,6861
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES:
Intorg51
4,874
6,033
NET CASH PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES
4,874
e,033
INCREASEIIDECREASEI IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS DURING THE
YEAR
318,563
136,6531
CASH AND CASH EQUWALENTS BROUGHT FORWARD
195,127
231,780
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS CARRIED FORWARD
513,690
195,127
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The Vegan.Organic Network
Notes to the Financial StatemgntS
For Th• Yèar End•d 30 Novèmbèr 2025
1 Accounting Policie8
1.18asis of proparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts Ifinancial slalemenlsl have been prepared undef the historical cost convention with items
recognised al cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The financial slalements have been prepared in accoidance with the Slalement of Recommended
Practice.. Accounting and Reporknng by Charities preparing Iheir account8 in arxordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicabl8 in the VK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, effoclive 151 January 2019,
and the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the United Kingdtsm and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021
The charity constilules a public benefit enlily as defined by FRS 102.
The Iruslees consider that there are no matertal uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a
going concern.
1.2 Fund8 8tructurg
R88trictsd funds are fvnds which aré to be used in 8eeordance vmlh specific re811i¢lion8 impts$ed by the
donor or trust deed. There 8re 3 restrioted funds.
Unrèstricted income fund8 comprise those lunds which th& trustees arè fre8 to use for any purpose in
furtherance ol the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the Iruslees, al
their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Further d8t3ils of each fund are disdosed in note 17.
1.3 Income rgcognitio
l income is r¢¢ognlsed tsnce the charity has entillemenl to the income, il is probable that ihe inci)me wll
be ￿ceiVed and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations Ère rècogniaèd whèn thè ch8rity has bèèn notified in writing of both the amount and 8ettlemenl
date. In thè èvènt that a donation 1$ subject lo condilions Ihat requir9 8 level of pèrformance bfrfore t
¢harity is entitled lo the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised untsl either those conditions are
fully met, or the fulfilmenl of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable
that those conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by
Ihe charity,. this is normally upon nolificalion of the interest paid or payable by the bank. Dividends are
recognised once the dividend has beèn déclared and nolificalion has been Teceived of th8 dividend due.
1.4 Expenditure Recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure 88 soon as there is a legal or conslruclive obligation committing
the charity to that expenditure, 11 is probable that settlement ￿11 be requlred and the amount of the
obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5. All expenses including support costs and
governance costs ale allocated or apportioned lo the applicable expenditu￿ heaLling8. For more
Inform8tion on th18 attribution refer to note 1.6.
1.5 Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
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1.6 Allocation of support and govgrnancg ¢osts
Support costs have been allocated beiween governance costs and other support costs. Governance cost8
comprise all costs involving (he public 8ccountabilily ol the charily and ils compliance with regulation and
good practice. These costs inGlude cosls related to independent examination and legal fees together wlh
all apportionment of oveihead and support costs.
Governance costs and support costs relating lo charitable activities have been apportioned based on type
of expense. The allocation o18UPPOrt and governance costs is analysed in note 8.
1.7 Costs of ralslng funds
Thè costs of raising funds consisls of events. publicity and spon80rship.
1.8 Charltable Activlties
Costs of charitable activitie5 include governance costs and an appothonmenl of sUPPOrt costs as shown in
note 7.
1.9 Tanglble flxed assets and depreciation
All assets CDsling more than £500 are capitalised and valued al hisloricèl cost. Depreciation is charged on
the following basis..
Computers
33.3% on cosl
1.10 Roallsèd galn8 and lossas
All gains and losses are taken lo thè Statement of Financial Activities as they arise. Realised gains and
losses on investments ar& calculsted as the difference between sales proceeds and their opening carrying
value or their purehase value if aCqUi￿d subsequent lo the first day of the finanoi81 year. Unrèalised gains
and 108se$ are calculalod as Ihe difference bebNeen Ihe lair value al the yèar ènd 8nd their varying value.
Realisod and unrealised investment gains and losses aTe combin6d in thè St8t&ment of Financial
1.11 Pgnsions
The charity operates ari aijto-enrolment pension scheme. The chsrlly h88 no Ilabillty beyond paying ils
contributions and collècting @mployees. contributions.
1.12 Debtors
Trade and olhei debtors arè rècognised at the selllemenl amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid nel of any trade di8coun18 due.
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1.13 Creditor¥ and provlsSons
Ciedilors 8nd provisions are recognisod where the charily has a present obligation r8sulting from a past
event that will probably result in the Iransler of fLsnds to a third party and thÈ amount due to sellle the
obligation can be measured 01 ostimated reliably. Creditor5 and prt)visions 8re normally recogrbised at
théir setuemenl amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
2 Related party tran¥a¢tlons and trusteès. &xp•nse$ and rgmuneratSon
The trustees all give freely their lime and expertise without any form of remuneration or other benefit in
cash or kind 12024.. £nill. Expenses paid lo thè IrustÉes in the year totalled £nil (2024.. £nill-
Trustee and director Danlel Graham became an employee Df the eharlty In July 2022. This was
approved by the board of trustees at the AGM in October 2022. During the year, he was paid a
salary of £18,00012024.' £18,000). The Charity Commission does not need to glve consent as the
charity's governing document contains clear powers to employ Trustees.
3 Donations and Legael•$
Unre5trlclfjd
2025
Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
2026
2025
2024
Donations and gift aid
365,174
365,174
365,174
365,174
2,875
2,875
PrevKsus reporting period
Unrestricted
2024
R88trict8d Total Funds
2024
2024
Don8llons and gift aid
2,875
2.875
2,875
2.875
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Notes to the Financial Stsf6m6nts
For The Yoar Endèd 30 Novèmbèr 2025
4 Incomé from charltable activltie¥
Unrestrlcted
2026
Re8trict8d
2025
Total Funds Total Funds
2025
2024
Cyril Cwden Trust
Membership fees
Income from events
5.000
5.000
10.077
375
5,000
5,000
10,452
Prèvious reporting period
Unrostrlcted
2024
Re8trict8d Total Funds
2024
2024
Membership fÈÈs
Income from events
10,077
375
10,077
375
10,452
10,452
S Net Income
2025
2024
Nel Incom¢ is slated after charging..
Accountancy
1,040
1,02D
6 Incomo from othar tradlng activities
Unrestricted
Rèstricted
2025
Total Funds Total Funds
2025
2024
202S
Mer¢handisè
Stall Hir8
Other Income
32
1,513
5,215
6,760
32
1,513
5.215
6,760
370
370
Previous repDrting period
Unr&8lrict8d
Rgstricted Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
Mèrchandise
370
370
370
370
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Notès to the Financlal Statempnts
ForThè Year Ended 30 Novèmbèr 202S
7 Expgndituro
Promotion ot
Vggan
Organi¢
System of
Agricultur&
and
Horticultur•
2025
2024
Exp&ndlture on raising fund¥
Website costs
Event costs
Fundraising and advertising c081$
962
14,244
4,228
19.434
962
14,244
4,228
19.434
285
5.435
4,097
9.817
Youth and
Communlty
Actlvities
2025
2024
Expenditur& on charitable activitie5
Employment Costs
Freelance worke18
Books. 5ubs¢riplions and merchandisè
Travel expenses
Bank charges
Grants awarded
Computer & IT costs
Telephone & internat
Post, printing & sialionery
Bank interest
Volunteer Exppnses
Resources
Donations Paid
Minor Equipment
Training
Insurance
Governance costs
Support costs
18,2SO
2,220
11,594
882
307
10,515
330
300
2.937
18,260
2,220
1f,594
882
307
10,515
330
300
2,937
18,353
2,962
1,389
3,200
528
9,163
1.277
3,312
70
290
290
601
36
298
1,04
1,790
51,399
e01
36
298
1,040
1.790
51,399
1,020
1,620
42,696
2025
2024
Reslricled funds
Unrestricted funds
5,000
65,833
70,833
5,363
47,350
52,713
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Notes to thg Financial Statements
For Thg Y8ar Ended 30 November 2026
8 Allocatron of govemancfr and support ¢o$t8
The breakdown ol support cosls and how these were a15o¢aled be￿een governancè and oth&r support
costs is shown below.
Gèneral
Support
Basls of apportionment
Governance
2025
Accountancy
Adminislralion
Payroll lees
Book-keeping
Professional lees
type ol expense
type of oxponse
type of expense
type of expenyè
lypè of èxpènse
1,040
1,040
1,201
357
198
34
1.201
357
198
34
1,790
1,04
2.830
Previous reporting period
General
Support
Basis of apportitsnmonl
Govemance
2024
Accountancy
Adminislralion
Payroll fees
Book-keeping
type of expense
type of expensè
type of expense
type of expense
1,020
1.020
1.183
329
108
1,183
329
108
1,620
1,020
2.640
9 Analysis of staff eosts
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Pension ¢oslg
17,907
353
18,000
353
18,260
18,353
Charitable activities
18,260
18,260
18,353
18,353
2025
2024
Average number of employees
Numbèr of employees with benefit8 In excess of £60.000
2025
2024
Total smployment benefits, including employer pension contributions of thé
key management personnel
The charity consider8 Ils key management personnel ¢ompris8S th8 trustees.
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Notes to the Financial Stsiement#
For The Y&ar Ended 30 November 2025
10 Independgnt Examingr F￿$
2025
2024
Independenl examination fees
1,040
1,040
1,020
1,020
11 Flxed asset investments
2025
2024
Valuation al 0111212024
Unrealised Gains/lLosses}
Realised Gain31lL055e5}
Valuation at 30111r2025
36,411
35.302
522
587
1.880
38,291
36,411
12 Tanulble Flxed Assèts
Computers
Total
Cost
At l December 2024
At 30 November 2025
12,651
12,651
12,651
12,651
Depreclatlon
At 1 Decombgr 2024
12,651
12,651
12,651
12,651
At 30 November 2025
Net Book Value
13 Stock
2025
2024
Mag8zino8, CD'S. DVD'S and books
900
1,142
1.142
900
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Notes to thè Flnanclal Stat•mants
For Thg Yèar Ended 30 November 2025
14 Dèbtors
2025
2024
Dèbtors
Prepayments
Other deblois
47
2,709
488
4,156
4,642
2,756
2025
2024
Roslricled
UnreslTicled
4.642
4.642
2.756
2,756
16 Credstors: amounts f¥lling dua within one yèar
2025
2024
Ciedilors
Other creditors and a¢¢ruals
Pen$ions Control
16,826
1,238
69
21,437
1,185
18,133
22,622
2025
2024
Un¥esl¥icled
18,133
18,133
22,622
22,622
16 O&ferred Income
2025
2024
Dèferred income comprises ienlal income and grants invoic8d and received
in advance.
Balance as at 01 December 2024
Amount released lo income eamod from charitable activities
Amount deferred in year
Balance as al 30 November 2025
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17 Analysis of fjharÉtable funds
Analysis of movements In unrastricted fund3
Asal
l D•cernber
2024
A¥at
30 NovoMb•r
2025
Incomlng
Rp60vr¢•s
R•s￿ree9
Expènded
Transfevs
Gènéral fund
Designated fund8
125,271
79,685
204.956
390,529
163,9531
451,847
79,685
531,532
390,529
163,9531
PrevKIus reporting period
As•t
l DgGember
2023
IDoomlng
Rssources
Rtsour¢88
Expundèd
3Q N¢JvornLwr
2024
TransferB
General fund
Dèsignated funds
151,757
79,685
231,442
19,755
146,2411
125,271
79.685
204,958
19,755
{46,2411
Namg of unrestrlcted fund.,
General fund
DesignÈlÈd funds
DesGription, nature and purpose of the fund
The unrestricted funds of the organisalion
To establish and maltitsin a ¢enlre and lor the Kindling Fai
Analysis of movemgnts in rèstricted funds
Aeai
1 Oecember
2024
Asat
3D Novernb&r
2D25
In¢omlny
Resources
Resour¢e8
ExpgndFd
Yransf•r8
OonalioT15- 3uT58ry Fund
Donations- Events Fund
Donations- Centre
Cyril Corden Trust
1,824
246
5,788
1,824
246
5,788
5,000
Is,0001
7,858
5,000
15,0001
7,858
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Notes to tho Fin8nciJl Ststements
For Tha Y8ar Endèd 30 Novèmbèr 2025
Previous reporting perrod
Asal
l Decgmbgr
2023
Asat
30 Novgmber
2024
In¢ornlng
Re50urcgs
Rg$our¢es
Exponderf
Translers
Donations- Bursary Fund
Donations- Events Fund
Donalion$- Centre
7,187
246
5.788
15,3631
1,824
246
5,788
13,221
15,3631
7.858
Name of restrlcted fund..
Descrlptlon, nature and purpose ot the fund
Donations . Bursary Fund
Donations- Events Fund
Donations- Contre
Cyril Corden Trust
lo provide grants lo students
lo support VON attendance al events
for the"Save Ouf Wildlife" competition
towards My Vegan Farm Book and Eco Fesl
18 Analysis of net assets between ￿ndS
D88ign8ted
funds
Unre8trlcted
Re8trl¢ted
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Other nel current asselsllliabililie51
Total
38.291
426,147
12,591)
451,847
38,291
513,690
12.591
539.390
79,685
7.858
79,685
7,858
P￿viouS reporting period
De8lgnated
funds
Unrest¥ictsd
Restrictsd
2024
Tangible fixèd agsèls
Cash al bank and in hand
Other nel current assetsllliabililiesl
Total
36,411
99,726
18,724
117,413
36,411
187.269
18,724
204,956
79,885
7,858
79.685
7,858
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For The Yèar End•d 30 November 2025
19 Going Concern
The charity'5 main source of income 18 grant funding and investment income. The Iru8lees consider.
having regard to reserves that il Is appropTiale lo prepare the accounts on a going coTrncern basis and.
coTrn8equenlly. the accounts do not include any adjustments that would be necessary if the funding income
Should cease.
20 Post Balancè Shèèt Evènts
The Trustees do not consider that there have been any events sIr￿e the balance sheet date that
Significantly impact on the financial 8talemenl8.
21 Financial Instruments
The chaiity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial
inslrumenls. Ba8ic financial instrumen18 are inlli851y re¢ogni8ed al Ir8ns8¢tion value and sub8equenlly
measured at their settlem&nt valuè.
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