HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LILVllTED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR EIIDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Conjpany No: 03788049
Charity No: 1085311

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LDAITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FfNANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
CONTENTS
PAGES
Trustees, annual report
2to6
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
Ioto 17

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees have pleasure in pr¢s¢nting their report and financial statements of the Charity for the
year ended 31 December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with the Charity's governing
documenL applicable law and th¢ requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities published in 2008.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company {the charity) are its trustees for the purpose of charity law.
The trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Dr K Jenkins
Mr W Paterson
Mr T Samples
Mrs M Lees
Mrs B Woodbridge
Mrs L Couzens
Mrs E Topliss
Chair
Registered Office
61 High Street
IRTHLJNGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire
NN9 SPU
Company number
03788049
Charity number
1085311
HMRC charity reference
XR5 k 804
Independent Examiner
Beny Kearsley Stockwell Limited
31132 High Street
WELLINGBOROUGH
Northamptonshire, NN8 4HL
Bankers
Lloyds bank PLC
64 Harborough Road
NORTHAMPTON
NN2 7SM

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNAIYCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of
Association incotporated I l June 1999. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
The Charity is affiliated to Headway - the brain injury association. The relationship is governed by
Rules of Affiliation which have been adopted by the board of trustees.
Appolntment of Trustees
As set out in the Articles of Association the numb¢r of trustees shall be not less than three but (unless
othenvise deterniined by ordinary resolution) shall not be subject to any maximum. The board of
trustees has the power to appoint additional trustees according to the rules set out in the Articles of
Association. The chair of the trustees is nominated by the Board of Trustees.
Trustee induction and training
New trustees undergo an orientation day to brief them on the obligations under charity and company
law, the Charity Commission guidance on publi¢ benefit, content of the Memorandum and Articles of
Association, the committee and decision-making processes, the building plan and recent financial
perforn)ance of the charity. During the induction day they rncet key employees and other trustees.
Trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where these will facilitate the
undertaking of the role.
Organisation structure
The charity is governed by the board of trustees, which set the overall framework. The trnstees and
their staff team are then delegated full responsibility for implementation with this framework. The
Board of Trustees meets monthly or as required to set the strategic direction of the charity and monitor
the budgets.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
The principal activity of the charity during the year was providing support and guidance to people
who suffered either traumatic brain injury or acquired brain injury. In order to achieve the objectives
of support to people who have suffered brain injuries, the charity runs a day centre.
ACHIEVEMENTS AIND PERFORMANCE
Chairman's Report 2023
2023 saw the first full year for our new configuration of the HEN Team, with Jonny Tudor as Services
Manager, Becky Lake as Deputy Services Manager, and Sue Lockhart as Lead Facilitator. They have
collectively giiided the service to a remarkable year that delivered our first-year end surplus since the
Pandemic, whilst increasing the number of clients and families being supported. Feedback about our
services from official visitors, and clients <1nd tlieii. families, lias been consistently positive and has
powerfully emphasised the key role that HEN plays in the lives of many people.

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TRUSTEES? ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
August 2022 also saw the sad death of a rnuch-loved client of the Day Service, Matyn Anderson.
The affection in which he was held due to his sense of humouT and positivc presence was well-marked
by the 31 HEN members and staff that attended his funeral. Although not strictly in 2022, it also
seems right for us to remember volunteer Les Hunvood (known as, 'lovely Les,), who died in January
2023, a sad loss for his famiIy, friends and al l at I-IEN.
Our fundraising again exceeded all expectations, with the contribution from our ¢nlatged London
Marathon Team contributing over £34,000 nct to the Charity. HEN is especially proud of the support
that we get from our marathon rullners, many of them repeat runners, and we are also proud to be
acknowledged by our runners for thc 8UPPOrt that HEN provides to them. This outcome, and our
runners. positive feedback, is due in no small part to the great work of Laura Richards, who is HEN'S
Admin & Fundraising Coordinator.
The preceding has refeffed to finance inforniation and this needs another staff mention, the work that
Lynn¢ Dale our Finance Officer contributes is invaluable, supporting the Board with infom]ation that
is concise and clear, and vital to our rnnning of the Charity, As regards the feedback about our
services, both in the community and in the Centre, the contributions of all our facilitators, volunteers,
and support staff are the glue that continues to hold everykhing together. Finally, the work of our Board
of Trustees needs to be acknowledged, as they continue to provide a wealth of experience, either as
people living with brain injury, as the relative of a person with brain injury, or as a professional
working with people living with brain injury. We could not afford to buy such a pool of expertise and
experience, and so we are immensely fortunate that it all Comes freel
So many individuals. organisations and groups have donated to HEN in 2023 and. although I cannot
rnention them all here, we value every contribution of any size and will always send thanks and share
details of how a donation has helped our service and clients. HEN has continued to be active in a range
of events through 2023, such as the Northamptonshire Acquired Brain Injury Forum study days and
conferencc. and various groups that are part of the intcgrated care sy5teTrJ in the County.
Irthlingborough itself continues to bc a tremendous asset in tems of community support and l again
offcr a hcartfelt thanks to our Irthlingborough neighbours and friends.
HEN i.g all about people working together to makc a difference, and I would IRke to close by once
mole offering tlianks to all who support HEN and make it what it is. Our clients, their families, our
staff, our volunteers and our Trustees. Go Team HEN!
Dr Keith G Jenkins BSc{Hons), Dip Clin Psychol, PhD, Csci, CPsychol, AFBPSS Consultant
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Chairman, Headway East Northants

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT
Headway East Northants provides for the needs of people living with the effects of mild to severe
brain injury through provision of therap¢utic based activity services and support delivered at our Day
Service and out in the community. This takes the fomi of both fees based and non-fee-based services.
Statistics based on UK hospital admissions during 2019-20 indicate that 356,699 individuals were
hospitalised because of an acquired brain injury (ABI). This indicates the prevalence of ABI to be
534 admissions per 100,000 of the population. ABI admissions in the UK have incr¢as¢d by 1201,
since 2005-6. Men are 1.5 times mor¢ likely than women to be admitted for head injury, however,
female head injury admissions have risen 28 % since 2005-6.
Headway East Northants recognizes the need in the community to provide a supportive service that
can help to rebuild community ties for individuals living with brain injury and their farnilies/carers,
by providing supportive rehabilitation and encouraging participation in activities, as well as providing
inforn]ation and raising wider awareness of brain injury.
The rehabilitation services provided by Headway East Northants are funded through funded service
users. own funds and from North Northamptonshire Council contracts, negotiated to tailor the level
of service for the individual. Assessments are conducted by Social Workers using established crit¢ria
to define the need for our rehabilitation services. Headway East Northants in turn works with
individuals to establish personal goals and objectives to support return to community participation
independently of the statutory authorities wherever feasible.
The role of the 'day center, is continually evolving. With this in mind, Headway East Northants must
continually change and improve in order to meet the d¢veloping needs of service users and the
community in which they reside. By evaluating the services we deliver, and the way in which service
users and others engage with them, the day and community services can be flexible to changing needs.
Headway East Northants can also maintain cultural and ethnic sensitivity through an inclusion
prograrn, and the upholding of the rights and responsibilities of service users, staff and volunteers, By
doing this, an environment of inclusion is generated and a welcoming community for people new to
our services.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The charity's principal source of income is from attendance fees received from North
NorthamptonshiTe Council. The total incomes for the year were £253,860 (2022 - £248,244) aiid the
total resources expended were £247,952 (2022 - £256,680).
Incomes on unrestricted funds w¢re £250,818 (2022 - £243,514) and resources expended were
£245,570 (2022 - £251,407). The net outgoing resources on the general unrestricted funds, which
are thc operational reserves of the charity, were £5,248 (2022 - (£7,893)).

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
YEAR EINDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW (continued)
The total incomes on unrestricted funds increased by 10.3 % compared to last year, total resources
expended decreased by 9.70/0 and net outgoing resources increased by 66,50/0.
Income on restricted funds w&8 £3.041 which included £1,800 from Screwfix for repairs to the
building, £550 from the Edith MU￿aY fund for 2 wheelchairs & a TV, £500 from the Maud Elkington
Trust for a watcr boiler and £191 from Cllr. Powell for a cameia. The total resources cxpended were
£2,382. Thcrc was a balance of £866 to carry forward with regards to the Maud Elkington Trust,
Screwfix Foundation Grant, Edith MuLFhy Fund and Virtual Pccr Support Group.
RKSK MAIYAGEMENT
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related
to the operations and finances of the Charity and are satisfied the systems are in place to mitigate the
exposure of the major risks.
IIYVESTMENT POLICY
The trustees, having regard to the liquidity requirements of operating the care and support day centre
and to the reserves policy have operated a policy of keeping available funds Én interest-bearing deposit
accounts and seek to achieve the best interest rate offered by the market.
RESERVES POLICY
The General fund represents the free reserves of the charity arising from past operating results. The
free reserves, rcpresenting unrestricted funds less the de.signated funds, stood at £204,754,
representing approximately twelve Tnonths, expenditure. The board of trustees hav¢ exaTnined the
requirements to maintain frcc reSc￿e5 and concluded that they are holding an appropriate level of
reserves. The charity has consistently n]anaged to maintain a bank balance in exc¢ss of this amoun(
although this change as future income levels cannot be guaranteed. However, continued fund
raising from both new and old sources will enable T¢s¢rves to be maintained at an adequate level. Th¢
Trustees meet regularly to monitor and review the policy.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on .
.and signed on their behalf by:
K Jenkins
Trustee

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT Ek4MIIYER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
YEAR ENDED 31 DFCEMBER 2023
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 Dcccmber 2023 set out on pages 8 to 17.
Res
onsibilities and basis of re
ort
As the charity's trustees of the Company (who are al80 the directors of the company for the purpose8
of company law), you are re8ponsible 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 for the year
under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in Tespect of my
examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the ChaTities Act 201 I
("the 201 l Act"). Tn carrying out my examination, I have followed the Directions given by the Charity
Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Inde
ndent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confwm that no material matters have come to my attention
which givcs me cause to believe that:
accounting records wer¢ not kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
or
the accounts do not accord with such records; or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accounting requirements under section 396 of the
Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view
which is not a matter considered a8 part of an independent exarnination.. or
the accounts have not been prq)ared in accordance with the Charitics SORP (FRS102).
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,
S Kakkad, FCCA
Bery Kearsley Stockwell Limited
3 l132 High Strect
WELLTNGBOROUGH
Northarnptonshire
NN8 4HL
May 2024

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
Notes
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from
Generated funds
Voluntary income
Investment income
bank interest received
Incoming resources from
Charitable activities
61,393
61,393 79,410
5,134
5,134
1,292
184,291
3,042 187,333 167,542
Total Incoming resovrees
250,818
3,042 253,860 248,244
Resources expended
Fundraising costs
Charitable activities
Governance costs
32,957
210,548
2,065
192
33,149 31,355
2,190 212,738 222,398
2,065
2.927
Total resources expended
245,570
2,382 247,952 256,680
Net (Outgoing)lincoming r¢sources
before transfers
Gross transfer between funds
5,248
660
5,908 (8,436)
N¢t movement in funds
Total funds at l January 2023
5,248
379,506
660
5,908 (8,436)
206 379,712 388,148
Total funds at 31 December 2023
15
384,754
866 385,620 379,712

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
12
3,026
4,958
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
32,610
383,744
16,370
379,011
416,354
395,381
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors:
Arnounts falling due within one year
14
(33,760)
(20,627)
Net current (liabilities)lassets
382.594
374,754
Net assets
16
385,620
379,712
15
Unrestricted ￿llds
Restricted funds
384,754
866
379,506
206
Total funds
15
385,620
379,712
The trustees are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act
2006 (the Act) relating to th¢ audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of Section 477, and that no
metnber or members have Tequested an audit to pursuant to Section 476 of the Act.
The T￿￿te¢S acknowledge their regponsibilities for:
{1)
ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with s¢ction 386 of the ACL
and
(li) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at
the ¢nd of the financial year and of its income and expenditure for the financial ycar in accordance with
the requirernents of Section 393. and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating
to financial Statements, so f'dr as applicable to the company.
Approved by the Board of Truste¢s on
and signed on their behdlf by..
K Jenkins (Trustee)

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTIIYG POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and are in accordance
with the Statement of Recommended Practice., Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS
102 IA). The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the
Company Act 2006.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) ill the year in
which they are receivable, which is when the charity becomes entitled to the resource.
Donations under 'gift aid. are includ¢d in full in the financial statements when recoverable, provided
there are no donor-imposed restrictions as to the timing of the related expenditure, in which case
recognition is deferred under the pre-condition has been met.
Legacies to which the charitable company is entitled are included in the statement of financial
activities unless they are incapable of measurement.
Revenue grants recoverable are credited as income resources when they are receivable provided
conditions for receipts have been complied with unless they relate to a specified future period in which
case they are deferred.
Expendlture
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is recognised in the p¢riod in which it is
incurred. All costs have been directly attributed to one functional category of resources of expenditure
in the SOFA.
Charitable activities expendithre comprises those costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its
activities and services for its beneficiaries.
Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory
requirements of the charity.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially included at cost. The charity has the policy not to capitalise items
under £200. Assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives at the following rates..
Property improvements
Fittings and fixtures
Motor vehicle
Equipment
20/0 on cost
20% on cost
200/0 on cost
200/0 011 Cost
10

HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against category of resources expended for which it was incu￿ed.
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted ￿ndS are donations and other income resources receivable or generated for the objects
of the charity without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.
Designated fimds represent income contributions which are allocated to a particular purpose in
accordance with the Trustees, directors. Designated funds forn] part of the charity's unrestricted
funds.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within th¢ objectives of the charity.
RestrKctions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for specific restricted
purposes.
DEFERRED INCOME
2023
Total
2022
Total
Balance as at l January
Amount released to income this year
Amount deferred in the year
12,244
(12,244)
16,433
28,029
(24,806)
9,021
Balance as at 31 December
16,433
12,244
The deferred income carried fonvard represents:
£15,683 received from Marathon income in 2023 in relates to 2024.
£750 received from North Northamptonshire Council in respect of client funding for 2024 sessions.
DONATED SERVICES AND FACILITIES
The charity rented the day centre from Northamptonshire County Council for one peppercorn per
annum. The lease has been exteTJded to l July 2024.
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HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restrl¢ted
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
4 VOLUNTARY INCOME
General donations
Marathon income
Challenges incorne
7,810
52,451
1,132
7.810
9,050
54,451 68,874
1,132
1,486
61,393
61,393 79,410
5 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITES
Grant income
Income from community service project
Attendance fees
3,574
28,754
15l,963
3,042
6,616
9,850
28,754 32,914
151,963 124,778
184,291
3,042
187,333 167,542
6 FUNDRAISING COSTS
Wages and salaries
Marathon expenses
Other related expenses
14,685
18,118
154
14,685 11,455
18,118 19,835
346
65
192
32,957
192
33,149 31,355
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HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2023
Total
2022
Total
7 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity expenses
Community service project expenses
Community s¢rvi¢¢ project wages
Counselling servic¢
Wages and salaries
Recruitment costs
stsff training
Council tax
Water rates
Heat and light
Cleaning
Repairs and maintenance
Advertising and promotions
Motor and travel
Food and drink
Christmas event
Virtual Support Group
Printing, postage, and stationery
T¢l¢phone
Computer costs
Insurance
Subscriptions
Sundry
Bank charges
Depreciation
Loss on disposal of Fixed Assets
1,201
4,890
29,889
1,540
E49,368
45
1,156
1,201
2,237
4,890
6,240
29,889 31,162
1,540
1,430
149,368 152,492
45
248
1,156
529
(248)
261
4,164
2,186
5,693
201
E,062
566
1,237
2,465
1,234
1,461
932
889
3,996
2,013
1,506
265
1,188
682
1,620
889
3,996
2,013
3,167
265
1,188
682
1,620
1.661
1,716
1,703
402
979
1,611
1,305
176
2,252
156
1,716
1,703
402
979
1,611
1,834
176
2,252
156
1,691
898
165
4.092
529
210,548
2,190
212,738 222,398
GOVERNANCE COST
Accountancy fees
Professional fees
1,800
265
1,800
265
1,572
1,355
2,065
2,065
2,927
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HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
9 TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
All Trustees act gratuitously.
10 STAFF COSTS
2023
Total
2022
Total
Wages and salaries
Social security cost
175,039
10,116
186,720
10,395
185,155
197,115
The average number of full-time staff employed by the charity during the year was 8. (2022- 8).
11 NET (OUTGOING)IINCOMING RESOURCES
This is stated aft¢r charging:
2023
2022
Accountancy fees
Depreciation
1,800
2,252
1,572
4,092
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HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
12 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Property
Improvements
Fixtures
and
Fittings
Equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
At l January 2023
Additions
Disposals
23,897
21,239
19,819 64,955
476
476
(390) {390)
At 31 December 2023
23,897
21,239
19,905 65,041
Depreciation+
At l January 2023
Charge for the year
Eliminated
Disposals
23,897
20,958
15,142 59,997
175
2,077
2,252
(234) (234)
At 31 December 2023
23,897
21,133
16,985 62,015
Net book value
At 31 December 2023
106
2,920
3,026
At 31 December 2022
281
4,677
4,958
13 DEBTORS
2023
2022
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
15,940
16,670
9,584
5,041
1.745
32,610
16,370
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HEADWAY EAST NORTHANTS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEIVIBER 2023
14 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due wfithin one year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
Accrnals and defe￿ed income
Tax, social security and pension
758
29,320
3,682
877
16,718
3,032
33,760
20,627
15 FUNDS MOVEMENT
Balance Incoming OutgolngTransfers Balance
01-01-23
31-12-23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
Dcsignated - Propety fund
199,506
180,000
250,818 (245,570)
204,754
180,000
Total unrestricted fund
379,506
250,818 (245,570)
384,754
Restrlcted funds
Maud Elkington TNst
Screwfix Foundation Grant
NNC Councillor Roger Power Emp Fund
Edith Murphy Fund
Virtual Pcer Group
500
1,800
L91
550
500
139
(1,661)
(191)
(529)
21
206
206
Total restricted funds
206
3,042
(2,382)
866
Total funds
379,712
253,860 (247,952)
385,620
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
15 FUNDS MOVEMENT (CONTINUED)
The Designated property fund has be¢n ¢stablished in anticipation of the possibility of the need to
relocate the services provided.
16 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
UNRESTIUCTED RESTRICTED
TOTAL
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets/(liabilities)
3,026
381,728
3,026
382,594
866
384,754
866
385,620
17 SHARE CAPITAL
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. In the event of the charity
being wound-up, the liability of the memb¢rs is limited to £ l O each.
18 RELATED PARTY TII4NSATIONS
For the whole year, the charity was under the control of the trustees as shown on page 2.
Ther¢ were no transY4Ctions in the year relating to trustees.
17