SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES (A company Limrted by Guarantee) TRUSTEES ANNUAL REpoirr AND UNUAUDrrED FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" JULY 2025 Registered Charity Number: 1086419 Registered Company Number: 4156243
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SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES LEGAL AND ADMINISTrATIVE INFORMATION Registered address and Principal Office: Botwell House Botwell Lane Hayes Middlesex UB3 2AB Registered Company Number: 4156243 Registered Charity Number: 1086419 Website: www.soll-lourdes.com Trustees and Directors: John Mitchell Sacha Blanchard Daniel Judge Tom Casey Wictoria Irwin Liam Judge Steve Kelly (retired 21 February 2026) David Farrow (retired 21 February 2026) Maree Anderson Graham Rogan-Hill Ruth Rockey Philip Unwin (retired 21 February 2026) Daniel Murphy Brian Mccarthy Richard Forsyth (appointed 21 February 2026) Company Secretary: Maree Anderson Independent Examiner: Maurice Brindley BSC, FCA 167 Turners Hill Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9BH Bankers: Royal Bank of Scotland 86 Craven Park Road London NWIO 4AE HSBC Bank 89 Buckingham Palace Road London SWIW OQL Investment Advisers: Brewin Dolphin Ltd 9 Colmore Row Birmingham. B3 2BJ
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the year ended 315t July 2025 The trustees, who are also the director5 of the compary. present their report together with the financial statements for the year to 31st July 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordan with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and comply with current sL3tutory requirements and the requirements of the company's governing instrumenL Legal and administrative inft>rmation is set out on page 2 and forms part of thi5 reporL srRucfuRE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEpir The Society of Our Lady of Lourdes is a company limited by guarantee having rK) Share capitsl incorporated on 8th February 2(X)l and is a re8iStered charity governed by its Memorandum and Articles of A550ciation. The membef5 of the company are the trustees named on page 2. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is Ilmited to £1 per mernber of the company. The charity maintains a register of friends who, on acceptance by the trustees, pay an annual subsuiption to the Society. The trustees are elected by the Friends at the Annual General Meetlng. The trustees must hold at least three meetings a year. The trustees delewe the detsiled arrangements of the annual pilgrirna8e to Lourdes to the pilgrlmage cornmittee consisting of indNiduals appointed by them where the majority must be trustees. The trustees engage an independentTour Operator to handle the bookings for travel to and from and accommodation in Lourdes. The trustees review regularly the risks to which the society is exposed. The rnost serious risk arises out of the main activity of the Society which is to organise and execute a pilgrlmage to Lourdes with a large number of sick people and people with disabilities belng cared for by a larger number of volunteers. some of whorn rnight themselves be classified as vulnerable. The Society seeks to put into practice the latest and best practlce for the protection of children and vulnerable adults as recommended by the Nolan Commission and implemented by the Catholic Church In England and Wales. The Society is alert to the fact that it is working in Lour(les in an international environment with a large number of organisations of volunteers from many parts of the world, and that the stsndards of statutory protection available in the Unrted Kingdom are not necessarily reciprocated in other jurisdictions. The risk of injury or accident both to the sick pilgrims and helper5 is one that is a constsnt concern. This is addressed through careful selection of the slck pilgrims, matching needs to medical support; through measures to ensure training for those concerns with manual handlin& through measures to ensure that all necessary equipment is made available. and through the maintsnance of adequate insurance cover. Finally , the Society is aware of the need to maintsin vi8ilance over finanaal control for both income and expenditure. OBJEcllvES AND ACTivmES The objects of the charrty are the advancement of the Roman Catholic religion and the relief of sickness and sufferin& by the promoting of devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes. by organisin8 a pilgrimage to Lourdes and services In her honour. by arranging for sermons and lectures on Lourdes and by a55iStin8 poor slck pilgrims financially or otherwise to go to Lourdes. In planning activities for the year, the trustees keep in rnind the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and whether they have complied with their duties under Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011. ACHIEVEMEKfs AND PERFORMANCE In looking back at the past year, and the wonderful pilgrimage we made In May 2025, we. as always, firstly think of those of the Society's members who have passed on since our last report. We think of them and their families. whilst we are on pilgrimage, particularly during the Mass at St Savin, and throughout the year. We also think of those of our number whose health has deteriorated in the intervening period. Our thought5 and prayers are also with them at thi5 difficutt time. Our pilgrimage is the oldest estsblished pilgrimage in En8land - 113 this year - and, historically* led by clergy and with its own traditions which sometimes appear dated - yet we have evolved - and perhaps faster than others. In these Increasingly challenging tlmes, with a cost of livlng crlsls which shows little sign of abatln& and escalatin8 internatlonal disharmony, we continue to evofve and grow. Our Society is run by laity - including those not steeped in Catholic tradition. It seeks to appeal to all. irrespective of reli8ious beliets, or even their absence. and it has needed many people to help with Its work.
SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES Our office contlnues to be managed on a rota basls by a number of people working remotely, a testament to the goodwill within the Society. We do recognise, however. that a number of people tske on a huge amount of work in planning a safe and successful pilgrimage each year. We are truly grateful to them for all that they do. Since being unable to travel In 2020 and 2021 our nurnbef 5 have steadily increased over the ensuing years with a cohort of 2CK) travelling in 2025. FINANCIAL REVIEW The net operating deficit in funds for the year was £118,935 (2024: deficit £139,4 ) as set out in the accounts on page 6. The legacy Income the Soaety received in 2025, was a8ain, lower than that reiVed in 2024. Given the cost of living cri5i5, in order to retsin the services of the necessary volunteers the Society is finding it needs to pay more of the costs of those volunteers, where. in prior years people were able to make a greater contribution. The trustees are aware that expenditure needs to reviewed continuously in order to mitigate the exce55 of expenditure over the income from donations, fund ralsing and investments. Budget controls are in place. Trustees annually review the financial regulations and internal contro15 to ensure the effectiveness of the charit(s internal financial controls. The annual budget is derived from analysis of five years of historical income and expenditure. The budget is reviewed regularly and brought to Counol each quarter. Generated income by the Society itself 15 limited with the majority of its fvnds coming from donation5, legacies and income from investments. The Society aims to have enough capital to sustain the continuation of the Socth and associated activitSes, including an annual pilgrimage to Lourdes. The Society relles on the continued generosity of its supporters in their donations and various fundraising initiatives. The investment policies of the Society remain cautious. with the aim of this supporting the other income generation to meet the whole cost of the pilgrimage for the following year. The Society reviews regularly the balance between its funds in liquid form and placing them on the markets. Advice is taken frorn its Investment House on the ts'min8 of the conversion of cash reserves into quoted investments. The Society maintalns an ethical investment pollcy In accordance with tts position as a Catholic charity PLANS FOR FullJRE PERIODS The trustees are confident in the future position of the Society given the healthy financial position. It looks fDrward to providing expanded pilgrimages and help to those in need of financial a551stan and support to enable sick pilgrims to go, but the Society can only go so far in encouraging more to join us by tellin8 them that The Society provides a reassuring and supportive environment for those with medical needs It is joined by those who provide splritual support It offers a safe environment for young people who visibly mature In confidence and empathy during the week as their interest, awareness and care for others grow5 - something for some that opens a gateway to Christianity In a practical 5en5e. There is a balance between medical people, those that need care, those that come to help and those who support our pilgrimage with prayer. The more who know about us in all categories, the more who can swell our numbers. The more who contribute, the lighter that load. The more who can help, with Ideas and deeds, the easler It becomes to ensure that the misslon of the Society continues. The Society's work continues with planning for our usual calendar of events- the pilgrirnage to Lourdes in May 2026, and for UK pilgrimages to Walsingham and Aylesford in late summer 2026. With close attention to costs, fundraising efForts by friends are continuing though still unpredictable and the receipt of legacles. the Society, with care, wlll secure a strong and stable financial position that will enable It to continue to fulfil Its objectives for the foreseeable future.
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES TrUsfEES The trustees who served during the year were: John Mitchell Sacha Blanchard David Farrow Graham Rogan-Hill Llam Judge Steve Kelly Daniel Murphy Brian Mccarthy Ruth Rockey Philip Unwin Daniel Judge Victoria Irwln Maree Andersen Tom Casey (Chairman) (retired 21 Feb 2026) (retired 21 Feb 2026) (Treasurer) (retired 21 Feb 2026) (Company Secretsry) Following the end of the financial year on 21A Febf uary 2026, Philip Unwin. David Farrow and Steve Kelly resigned, and Richard Forsyth was elected as a new trustee. TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILrnES IN RELATION TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMEKf5 The trustees are responsible for preparln8 the Annual Report and the financial ststements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Company Law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststernents for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the stste of affairs of the charitsble company and of its surplus or deficit for that period. In doing so the trustees are required to: Select suitsble accountlng policies and apply them consistently, Make Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: and Prepare the financial statsments on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue to operate. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at ary time the finanaal position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financlal ststements comply wlth the Companies Act 22. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity arKI hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. AUDIT EXEMvlloN The company has taken advantage of the exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2CX)6 relatin8 to small companles and these financial ststements are therefore unaudited. By Order of the Board Et&k Eockgy Trustee Date 9th July 2026
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES STATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL AcfMTES For the year ended 31*July 2025 Notes Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Incorne from: Donations and legacies Charitsble Activitie5 Investment5 11,316 2,169 29,263 11.316 2,169 29,263 16,459 3,127 29,606 Totsl 42,748 42.748 49,192 Expenditu on: Raising funds Charitable activities Grants pwable Promoting devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes Governance 8,602 8,602 9.155 71.528 71.528 82,661 80,144 80,144 95.451 1.32S Totsl 161.683 161,683 188,592 Net income before gains/(1055es) on Investments (118,935) {118.935) (139,4) Net gains/(losses) on Investments 10 38,597 38,597 81.978 Net Income/(expen&rture) (80.338) 180,338) 157.422) Transfers between funds Net movement in funds (80,338) (80,338) (57,422) Reconciliation of funds Totsl furKIs brought forward 1,048.934 23,512 1.072.446 1.129,868 Total funds carried forward 968.596 23.512 992,108 1.072.446 The ststement of financlal activities includes all galns and losses recognised In the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activitie The notes on pages 10 to IS form part of these financial statements.
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE ACCOUNT For the year ended 31rt July 2025 2025 2024 INCOME Gross Incorne 42,749 49,192 Gains/(10sses) on disposal of irNestments based on book alUeS 10 (5,434) 6.694 37.314 55,886 EXPENDITURE Totsl expenditure (161,683) (188,592) NET INCOME (EXPENDrruRE) FOR THE YEAR (124,369) {132,706) All of the operations undertaken by the charitsble company during the and preceding year are continuing operations. Based on the historical cost the net expenditure for the year would be {£124,889) (2024 net expenditure - £114,394). The summary income and expenditure account 15 derived from the ststernents of financial activities on page S which, together with the notes to the accounts on pages 10 to IS provide fvll information of the movements durin8 the year on all the funds of the charitable cornpany. The notes on pages 10 to 15 fom part of these financial ststements.
SOCIEfY OF OUR IADY OF LOURDES srATEMEKf OF FINANCIAL posmoN As at 31st July 2025 Notes 2025 2024 HXED AS5Ers Tangible assets Investments 704 980,203 938 1,115.586 10 Totsl Flxed A55ets 980,907 1,116,524 CURRENf ASSETS Stock Debtors Cash at bank and In hand l{d) 11 2,125 4.227 23,387 3,013 4.659 53,012 Total Current Assets 29,739 60,684 UA8ILmES Creditor5: amounts falling due within one year 12 (18,537) 1104,761) NEf CURREKf ASSEfs LESS CURRENT UABILTIES 11,202 (44.077) TOTAL ASSEfs LE55 CURREKf UABILMES 992,109 1,072,446 THE FUNDS OF THE CHARrrY Unrestrlcted Incorne funds Unrestrlrted Income funds Revaluation Reserve 816,734 151,862 941,103 107,831 10 968,596 23.513 1,048.934 23,513 Restricted Income Funds 14 TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS 992,109 1,072,446 The directors are of the opinion that the company is entitled to exemption from audtt under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2CK)6 relating to small companies for the year ended 31Jt July 2025. The directors confirm that no member or members have requested an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 21. The dlrector5 acknowledge their responsibillties for: a) Ensurin8 that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 389 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and b) Preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the SLite of affairs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or Ios5 for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 39S and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial ststements. So far as is applicable to the company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the spedal provlslons of Part 15 of the Companles Act 2(X)6 relating to srnall companies. These Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees on 9th July 2026 and signed on their behalf bv Et&k Eockey Ruth Rockey - Director Registered company nurnber: 4156243 The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these financial ststements.
SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES sfATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended 31st Juty 2025 2025 2024 Total Income Totsl expenditure 42,748 (161,6831 49,192 (188,592) Net income less expenditure before net ga ins/losses on investments (118,935) (139,400) Depreciation Decrease/(increasel in stock Decrease/(increase) in debtors Increase/(decrease) in creditors Tangible assets: Purchases Investment portfolio: Purchases Disposals Deuease/(increase) In cash held as part of portfolio 234 313 (1,519) 3,716 97,928 432 (86,224) (683) 10 10 (50,233) 159.332 (64,880) (216,884) 247,759 (51,579) Increase/(decrease) in cash (29.626) {60,349) The notes on pages 10 to 15 fomi part of these flnancial ststements.
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOTES TO THE Accoupif5 For the year ended 31X Juty 2025 ACCOUNllNG POUCIES (a) Basls of Accountln£ The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost corNention. as modified by the Indusion of fixed asset investments at market value. and in accordance with the Companies Act 2(K)6 and follow the recommendations of the Charity Commission in"Charities SORP (FRS 102)". (b) Incomlng Resources Subscrlptions (including lffe subscrfptfons) and donatlon5 are brought Into Income immediately upon receipt. All other incoming resources a Included in the Ststement of Finanaal ActfvltSes ("SOFA") when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. No amount5 are included in the financial ststernents for Services donated by volunteer5. No incomln8 resources have been included in the SOFA net of expenditu, apart from small fvndraising event (c) Resowces expended Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis in the period in which it is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be recovered. Such VAT is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relate Charitable expenditure comprises those costs Incurred by the charity in the delivery of its artfvltles 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. Governance costs Include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and ststutory requirements of the charity and include the accountsncy fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. (d) Stock Stock comprises history books valued at the lower of c05t and net reali5able Wdlue. (e) Tanglble assets Tangible fixed assets, comprising furniture. fixtures and fith'n8s, are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acqulsltlon. Depreciation is provided on all tsngible fixed assets at rate5 calculated to write off the cost at the following rates: Improvernents to leasehold premises 25X written down value Pilgrimage equipment 25% written down value Office equipment 25% written down value The trustees have adopted a policy where fixed assets c05ting less than £2CK) are not capitslised. (fj Investments IrNestments are ststed market value at the balance sheet date and the gain or loss taken to the Statement of Financial Attivities. th) Unrestrkted funds Unrestricted fvnds are used for the charity's general actlvities at the discretion of the trustees. (h) Restrfcted funds Restrlcted funds are to be used for specific purposes when raised for that particular purpose. Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund. O) Forelgn Currency Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetsry assets and Ilabilities are retranslated at the rate of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the SOF 10
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31Jt July 2025 DONATIONS AND LEGAaES Totsl Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 Funds Funds Subsuiptions Life Subscriptlons Donations Legaoes 34S 120 9.851 345 120 9,851 431 9,691 6,277 11,316 11316 16859 CHARrrABLE AcnvmES Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Fund5 Sponsored events Bonus ball competition Centenary aub Chrlstmas Appeal Other income and events 624 1.545 624 1.545 704 1,928 495 2,169 2,169 3.127 INVESTMENrs Unrestrlcted Restrlrted Funds Funds Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Income from UK listed investments Interest received 29,133 130 29,133 130 28.840 766 29,263 29.263 29,606 RAISING FUNDS Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Funds Funds On-line giving charges Sponsored events Prizes- bonus ball competition Prize5- Centenary club Other expenses and events Investment management costs 216 216 216 180 180 420 759 7,406 7.406 7.760 8.602 8,602 9,155 11
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES N(YfES TO THE AccouKrs For the year ended 31A July 2025 GRAKfs PAYABLE Unrestrlrted Funds Restrlrted Funds Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Assisted pilgrim5 Nurses, carers and helpers Lourdes Sanctuary Schools Groups Other pilgrims 23,726 15,430 23,726 15,430 31.847 18,335 22,938 9,434 22,938 9,434 22,669 9,810 71,528 71,528 82,661 PROMOTING DEV(ynoN TO OUR LADY OF LOURDES Restrlrted Fund5 Total Funds 2025 Totsl Funds 2024 Funds Cost of orzanlslng a pllgrlma8e to Lourdes Pilgrirnage expenses: Handbook. music. candles etc Hire of wheelchairs and equipment Rent for storage of equipment Food and general supplies Drugs and medical quisiteS Virtual pilgrimage/relics tour Travel costs (Ind unrecovered) Lourdes L Travel/excursions Advertising Conference costs 1.118 317 1,118 317 4,551 305 4.IC 4,106 4,345 Ic 521 59,358 858 1,782 1,124 3,790 50.431 50,431 2,858 1.436 2,325 2,858 1,436 2.325 65,195 65,195 77,740 SpreaIng the message of Lourdes Pilgrims Way Mass stipends 1,270 2,310 Support costs Office expenses: Rent 5,817 Telephone 5,2 ststionery. postsge and office expenses 2,432 Travel expenses Depreciation Bank charges and interest 5,817 5,2Tr) 2.432 5,817 6,312 2.641 234 225 234 225 313 318 13.908 13.908 15.401 TufAL 80,144 80.144 95,451 12
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES NufES TO THE Accouffrs For the year ended 31* July 2025 & GOVERNANCE cosrs Unrestrirted Funds Restrfrted fd$ Totsl Funds 2025 Total Fund5 2024 Independent Examiner's fee Safeguarding costs Re8iStration fee 618 744 47 618 744 47 650 35 1,325 None of the trustees received any remuneration nor were they reimbursed for committee travel or any other personal expenses. The charity has no employees - the work of the charity being carried out by volunteers. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Leasehold property Improvements Pll8rlmage Equlpment T(yfAL Equipment Balance at lx August 2024 Additions 2.733 5.459 6,103 14.294 Balance at 31A July 2025 2,733 5,459 6,103 14.294 Accumulated depreciation Balance at IX August 2024 Depreciation charge for the year 2.733 5,364 24 5,259 210 13,356 234 Balance at 31rt July 2025 2.733 5,388 5,469 13,590 Net Book Value at 31rt July 2025 71 633 704 Net Book Value at 3111 Juty 2024 938 13
SOCIEfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOTES TO THE ACCOUKT5 For the year ended 3151 July 2025 10. INVEsfMENTS 2025 2024 Quoted Invesknents Ilsted on the UK stock exthange Market walue at l August 2024 Additions Disposals Gains/(losses) on disposals Gains/{losses) on revaluation 1,037,516 50,233 (159,332) {5,434) 44,032 986,486 216,884 (246,388) 6.694 73,840 Market value at 31st July 2025 Historlcal cost 31 July 2025 967,015 815,152 1,037.516 929,685 Surplus/(deficit) on revaluation 151,863 107,831 The investments are analysed as follows: UK Investments Overseas investments 235,550 731,464 307,526 729,991 Market Value at 31# July 2025 Cash held a5 part of Investment portfolio 967,014 13.189 1.037.516 78,070 980,203 1,115,586 There WLYe two investments wlth a value of rn0 than 5% of the value of the portfolio at 31rt July 2025 (2024- two>. They were 2.409 Ishares Core S&P 5cK) ucrrs EtF USD (Dist) and 270.53 Vanguard Investments UK US Equtty Idx instl plus. 11. DEBTOIIS 2025 2024 Sundry debtors Prepayments Dividends due 1.469 2,607 2.758 2.052 4,227 4.659 12. CREDITORS: Amounts falllns due wlthln one year 2025 2024 Other ueditors 18,537 104,761 14
SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOTES TO THE AccouKf5 For the year ended 31rt July 2025 13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSET5 BEfwEEN FUNDS Unrestrlcted Restrlcted Funds Funds Totsl Funds 2025 Tangible fixed assets Investments Current assets Current liabilities 704 980,203 29,739 (18.5371 704 980.203 29,739 (18.537) Net assets at 31* Juty 2025 992.109 992,109 14. MOVEMENf IN REsfRicfED FUNDS At l-Aug-24 Incoming Resources Outgolng Resources Transfers In/(out) At 31-Jul-25 Nurses/helpers fund 23,513 23,S13 Nurses/helpers fund 23,513 23.513 This fund represents a donation received to pay for the Soci5 pilgrimage nurses and helpers to go to Lourdes for the first time. 15
SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SOCIFfY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES I report on the financial ststements of the Society of Our Lady of Lourdes for the year ended 31st July 2025 on pages 6 to 15 which have been prepared under the historical cost convention as Modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets and the accountrng policies set out on page 9. RESPONSIBIUTIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purpose of Company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Art 2Q)6 ("the 2CK)6 Act"). Having satisfied rnyself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinatr"on, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of 2011 Act ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the char.rty Commission under Section 145(5)Ib) of the 2011 Act. INDEpENDEr EXAMINER'S sfATEMENT I have completed my examination. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe.. (l) Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 275 of the 2CXJ6 Act. or (21 The accounts do not accord with those records; or (3) The accounts do not comply with the accountt.ng requirements of the Sectron 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 (41 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 Stsndard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Maurice Brindley BSC, FCA 167 Turners Hill Cheshunt Hertfordshire EN8 9BH 9 JvLq 2ozts Maurice Brindley BSC, FCA Authorised to act as an independent examiner by virtue of being a fellow if the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. 16