Charity Registration No: 1081937
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
TRUSTEES
Peter Goring Chris Tucker Helen McAndrew Alan Ryan Helena Teakstone Clare Macnally Catherine Spreckley
CHARITY NUMBER
1081937
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
7 Bedford Road Letchworth Herts SG6 4DJ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Christopher Luke FCCA 18 Walsworth Road Hitchin Herts SG4 9SP
BANKERS
Barclays Bank plc 5/6 High Street Hitchin Herts SG5 1BJ
KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the accounts | 6 |
TRUSTEES' REPORT
The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 July 2025
All policies adopted by the charity are entirely in furtherance of the objects as stated below.
1 Organisational Structure
Chairman: Helen McAndrew
Treasurer: Alan Ryan
There are no specific restrictions imposed by the governing document concerning the way the charity can operate.
There are no specific investment powers.
2 Review of activities
KiSS continued to make a significant impact throughout 2025, supporting 148 children through education, empowering 33 Village Savings & Loan Associations, and helping 62 women and young people gain vocational skills through the tailoring project, with 20 graduates to date. Additional support was provided to 423 children on the waiting list through essential school supplies. Trustees visiting Uganda witnessed strong community engagement, increasing financial independence within local teams, and positive outcomes across education and family support programmes. The charity also benefited from a wide range of successful fundraising activities and continued support from donors, schools, volunteers and community partners. Despite ongoing financial pressures and a gap between income and expenditure, KiSS remains optimistic about continuing its work and expanding opportunities for children and families in Uganda in 2026.
3 Trustees
The trustees of the company during year, and as at the date of this report were:
Name Appointed Resigned Peter Goring Catherine Spreckley Helen McAndrew Alan Ryan Helena Teakstone Clare McNally Chris Tucker
4 Review of financial position
The charity had net loss for the year of £6,204 (2024: net Loss of £33,778).
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5 Asset cover for funds
The accumulated funds totalled £77,582 (2024: £83,786) and were sufficient to meet the charity's obligations.
Approved and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES
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Alan Ryan
Treasurer
30/5/2026
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Date
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KISS - KIDDIES SUPPORT SCHEME
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilites of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility tp:
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(i) examine the accouof the 2011 Act.jnts under section 145
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(ii) follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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(iii) state whether particular matters have come to my attention,.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance 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 of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a "true and fair" view and the report is limited to tohose matters set out in thr statement below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act: and
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(ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met: or
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(b) to which, im my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Christopher Luke FCCA
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 July 2025
| Note INCOMING RESOURCES 2 Donations Events KiCA Donation Campus Ambassador Child Sponsorship Bank Interest TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES RESOURCES EXPENDED Materials and grants expended for and in Uganda in furtherance of the trusts's objects Support costs and event costs Management and adminisration in the UK Bank Charges TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 3 NET INCOME / (EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR Fund balances at 1 August Fund balances at 31 July |
Year ended 31 July 2024 £ 67,333 - - - - 839 68,172 97,876 3,200 577 297 101,950 -33,778 117,564 |
Year ended 31 July 2025 £ |
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| 87,081 - - - - 890 |
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| 87,971 90,530 3,321 0 324 |
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| 94,175 | ||
| -6,204 | ||
| 83,786 | ||
| 83,786 | 77,582 |
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BALANCE SHEET
as at 31 July 2025
| CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank NET CURRENT ASSETS AND NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY UNRESTRICTED RESERVES At 1 August Surplus / (deficit) for the year At 31 July |
31 July 2024 £ 83,786 83,786 117,564 -33,778 83,786 |
31 July 2025 £ |
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| 77,582 | ||
| 77,582 | ||
| 83,786 -6,204 |
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| 77,582 |
30/5/26
-----------------------------------------------------------Helen McAndrew Date Chairman
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 31 JULY 2025
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation: The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost covention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Statement of Recommended Practise, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities", issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011.
2 DONATIONS ANALYSIS
| Direct Donations One-off Donations note Standing Orders Catholic People Week Online Donations Charity Checkout (online giving) iZettle Just Giving Stripe Virgin Money All Other HMRC Gift-Aid |
Year ended Year ended 31 July 2024 31 July 2025 £ £ 53,668 67,122 4,290 3,940 - 57,958 71,062 - - - - 8,395 13,316 980 2,703 - - - - 9,375 16,019 - - 67,333 87,081 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - 31 JULY 2025
3 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
| Year Ended | Year Ended | |
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| 31 July 2024 | 31 July 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Charitable activites | ||
| Materials and grants expended in Uganda: | ||
| Activities undertaken directly | - | - |
| Governance costs | - | - |
| Bank Charges | - | - |
| 0 | 0 | |
| Other Support Costs | ||
| Event costs & Merchandise | - | - |
| Charitable Donation | - | - |
| Flights to Uganda | - | - |
| 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 |
4 TRUSTEES
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.
5 EMPLOYEES
There were no employees during the year.
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