THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORTS & ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Registered Charity Number
1097042

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Trustees:
B Naziri
C Wood
M Longley
P Mitchell
S Hinton
M Christian
R Duggan
Principal Office..
CIO Hop Stitch & Jumper
Unil 32
Royal Star Arcade
Maidslone
Kent
Independent Examiner..
Mr. L.C. Seal FCCA FAIA
Blain Pritchard Limited
74 College Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6SL
Bankets..
National Westminster PLC
Sevenoaks Branch
67 High Street
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN13 1A
Registered Charity..
1097042

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statemenls of the charity for the year ended 31 '
December 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the Accounting Policies set
out in Note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity s trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting
& Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities.
Objectives and activities
The Symbol Trusl (The Trust} is a charity dedicated to promoting effective and innovative solutions to help
meet the needs of people with learning disabilities, together with their families and carers.
The Trust aims lo work collaboratively and supportively with parents, carers and provider organisations to
further the provision of services to people with learning disabilities andlor other additional needs.
Our ambition is to see a more equitable society where language enrichment and other social and life skills can
unlock true potential in people with learning disabilities.
The Trust's objectives and activities aim lo lead to an increase in the understanding, knowledge and practice
of professionals, carers and heallhlsocial care purchasers, about the real opportunities for this client group, in
order that they can fulfil their full polenlial.
The Iruslees hold The Trust's funds and its income in order to apply them to meet the following objecliv8s and
activities.,
To support research programmes;
To enable the publication of work and dissemination of information about the models of good practise.,
To support the development of The Trust's non-slatutory seNices, e.g. specialist services for people with
Down Syndrome,
To provide the funding for individual children and adults lo access specialist speech and language therapy
and other professional therapeutic support in exceptional circumstances, where funding cannot be
secured through other means,
To provide start-up funding in order to contribute lo the professional knowledge base through the provision
of training and development programmes and practice development schemes.,
To provide grants lo organisalions to fund projects that align with the objectives of The Trusl.,
To assist in the funding of a retail establishment to bring education, training and work to people wilh
learning disabilities across Kent.,
To bring theatre opportunities to Kent by providing theatre space and by using inclusive theatre techniques
allowing people with learning disabilities to devise, create and perform alongside their non-disabled peers-
To provide supported living accommodation for adults with learning difficulties or other additional needs
in suitable locations across Kent in order to provide opportunities for their personal development.
Organisations are able to apply for grants from The Trust to assist with the funding of projects or activities that
f311 within The Trust's objective5. To apply for a grant, The Trust's grant making policy requires an organisalion
to provide a business plan to The Trust giving full details of the project l activity, a full costing together with the
organisations financial contribution and the origins of their conlribulion, and the benefit the project l activity
would provide lo the recipients. The business plan would be reviewed by the Trustees against the aims and
objectives of The Trust, and their available funds, and approved or declined as appropriate. No new
applications were received during 2023.
The Trust acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it has charilable purposes or 'aims' that
are for the public benefit. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in this report.
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission
guidance on public benefil before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Achievements and Performance
No fundraising activities took place during the year ended 3151 December 2023.
The start of 2023 continued lo see a rise in the cost of living. The Symbol Trust remains operating in these
challenging economic environments and, as many of our core costs continue to rise, income streams remain
at risk. Nonetheless, we continue to do everything we can to continue lo support our tenants lo continue to
enjoy their homes and reduce costs were possible. Considering the significant impact the increase in energy
prices, during the second quarter of the year, an imperative focus of the Trustees has been sustainability.
Specifically, how The Symbol Trust can support its tenants to future-proof their running costs by developing a
more sustainablelrenewable approach to their energy consumption. As a result, following their last meeting,
funding has been unanimously approved by the Trustees to support a sustainability project for each property.
Therefore, The Symbol Turst in 2024 will be focussing on fundraising for Sustainability projects.
The Trustees confirm that the Charity has, after the impact of COVID, achieved ils objectives for the year
ended 2023 by the continued provision of an excellent range of accommodalion to people with learning
disabilities.
The provision of supported living a¢¢ommodalion remains one of The Trust's key objectives and will continue
in future years. This will enable The Trust lo meet our stated aims and will continue to assist people with
learning disabilities lead an independent life with appropriate support.
Financial revlew
Income resources for the year ended 31st December 2023 totalled £628,236 Resources expended tolalled
£775,174 giving a shortfall of £146, 938
The Trustees have considered the ongoing requirements ofThe Trust as they relate lo their plans for the 2023
financial year. The Trustees aim to relain free reserves in unrestricted funds sufficient to cover support and
governance costs for a minimum of three months. Reserves in the form of unrestricted funds held as at 31$1
December 2023 are £42. 075,
The Trustees have idenlified th8ir principal Financial Risks for the year as follows.. .
loss of rental income due to tenants leaving unexpecledly.,
an unforeseen rise in demand for services.,
fluctuations in investments Ilow interest returns on investments.,
inadequate reseNes and cash flow.,
cash flow sensitivities (inability lo meet commitments I lack of liquidity to cover costs, etc.);
compliance with donor imposed restrictions on donations.,
dependency on limited income sources (The Trust's main source of income is from rents received from
supported living accommodation, although The Trust's income is augmented by grants and donations),
Ihe future of contracts to provide supported living accommodation.
The shop (Unit 32. Royal Star Arcade, Hight Street , Maidstone, Kent) will close as of 1$1 January 2024.
The Trustees have continued lo monitor these risks during the year and to mitigate them where required.

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
No further specific factors have been identified that could affect the Tnist s financial performance or position
going fornvard, although Trustees remain cognisant of, and are n70nitoring. any unforeseen legislative or other
Changes thal could occur.
The Trustees have considered both the major financial and non-financial risks lo which they are exposed and
have established systems and procedures to manage those risks.
The Trustees are mindful of the responsibilities they carry under current legislation, in particular the Charities
Act 2011, Children Acts 1989 & 2004 and later amendments, Health & Safety regulations, and Disability
legislation in so far as they may apply In addition, they are also mindful of Ihe risk of abuse of the charity in
respect of potential money laundering andlor lerrorisl financing.
The Trust has not made any specific financial plans for the year ending 2024 bul will continue to actively
monitor all risks. Any plans that can be made will be made as appropriate al the lime. In the meantime, The
Trust will continue to meet its aims and objectives as far as il is possible to do so.
It is confirmed that no Trustee has been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from any
employment within the charity. and that there have been no Trustee expenses incurred or paid during the
reporting period.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Structure, Governance and Management
The Trust is a charity constituted and governed by a Trust Deed dated 91h October 2002, and is governed by
a Board of Trustees, led by the Chair of the Board, who work in accordance with the Trust Deed.
All decision making is undertaken by trustees at board meetings and on a majority voting basis. No éecision
making is delegated to other persons. Where a decision is urgently required, this may be undertaken on an
informal basis by a quorum and ratified at the next trustee meeting.
Recruitment of new Trustees is undertaken by the existing trustees by personal recommendation and is based
on the needs of The Trust and the individual's skills and knowledge. New trustees are then formally appointed
to the Board of Trustees. Appropriate training is provid&d lo new Trustees to ensure that they are aware of the
responsibililies that come with their office.
The Trust provides grants to fund projects to a number of organisations. One of the organisalions with which
The Trust co-operates in the pursuit of its charitable objectives is Symbol Family Support Services Ltd (Symbol
FSS}, The Trust inleracls with Symbol FSS in two ways. Firstly, The Trust liaises with Symbol FSS Ltd
regarding any issues (for example, repairs, improvements, general maintenance. elc.) that arise in connection
with the Trust's properties which are o¢¢upied by clients of Symbol FSS. Secondly, Symbol FSS have in
previous years submitted business plans to The Trust for funding for projects that align with the objectives of
The Trust for which no statutory funding is available. No grants have been awarded to Symbol FSS during the
2023 financial year.
In accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {SORPI, Symbol FSS is classified as
a 'related party,. The Trust a150 notes that Symbol UK Limited is a related party to Symbol FSS, although they
do not undertake any work with The Trust and no grants have been requested by or awarded lo Symbol UK

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2022
All Trustees are mindful of the responsibilities they carry under current legislation, in particular the Charities
Act 2011, Children Acts 1989 & 2004 and later amendments. Health & Safety regulations, and Disability
legislation in so far as they rnay apply. I n addition, they are also mindful of the risk of abuse of the charity in
respect of potential money laundering andlor terrorist financing,
Reference and administrative details
Details of all Trustees names, the address of the principal office, and all other relevant reference and
administrative details are contained on Page 1 of this report.
In accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP), Symbol FSS is classified as
a 'related party . The Trust also notes that Symbol UK Limited is a related party to Symbol FSS. although they
do not undertake any work with The Trust and no grants have been requested by or awarded lo Symbol UK.
While The Trust is a separate and legally independent charity, it is also required to disclose that two of its
Iruslees are in paid employment with Symbol FSS from whom they receive remuneration. Neither individual
is a key management position in Symbol FSS and provide their knowledge and expertise to The Trust in Iheir
own lime as unpaid Trusl88s. although in accordance with SORP both are considered to be disclosable related
parties.
Independent Examiners
A resolution will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 31st October 2024 that Mr Lee Seal FCCA
FAIA, a director of Blain Pritchard Limited to be re-appointed as Independent Examiner lo the Symbol Trust
for the year 2024.
The Report of the trustees was approved on 31S1 October 2024 and signed by
Mr Barry Naziri
Chair of Trustees

THE SYMBOL TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Plant & Machinery
Furniture & Fittings
Motor Vehicles
390
1,377
390
1,377
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Stock
Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in hand 5
7,015
24,955
19,403
84,459
126,766
4,106
70,984
82,105
256,583
CREDITORS ." AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITH ONE YEAR
Creditors
Tax
Accruals
11,241
59,382
(3,937)
8,502
24,179
35,420
63,947
47,075
194,013
FUNDS
General Fund (unrestricted)
Restricted Funds
10
42,075
5,000
159,246
34,767
47,075
194,013
47,075
194,013

THE SYMBOL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Note
Unrestricted
Fund
Restricted
Fund
Total
3111212023
Total
31112122
Income Resources
Donations & Charib'e$
248
5,000
5.248
96,320
Grants
27,013
Other Income
622.989
622,989
540,896
623,236
5,000
628,236
664,229
ReSoUr￿S Expended
Charitable Expenditure
674,842
34.767
709.609
593,53e
Grant5 for charitable purposes
Administration &
Management
65,565
65,565
35,682
740,407
34,767
775.174
629,218
Net loulgoinglllncoming resources
117,171
29,767
-146,938
35,011
Fund Balance 1 Sl January 2023
159.245
34,767
194.012
159,002
42,075
5,000
47,075
194,013

THE SYMBOL TRUST
FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
Fund
Restricted
Fund
Total
31112123
Total
31112122
(AI ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations & Charities
Grants
248
5,000
5,248
96,320
27,013
248
5,000
5,248
123,333
181 OTHER INCOME
Rent
Shop
Hopshed
Utilities Recharged
Other Income
503,705
19,402
503,705
19,402
449,337
30,842
98,804
1,078
98,804
1,078
60,717
622,989
622,989
540,896
TOTAL INCOME
623,236
5,000
628,236
664.229

THE SYMBOL TRUST
FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31 ST DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
Fund
Reslricled
Fund
Total
31112123
Total
31112122
ICI ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENED
Charitable Expenditure
Rent Paid
Shop cost of goods
Shop direct expenses
Hopshed Direct Expenses
Utilities Recharges
Other Expenses
538,045
19,402
538,045
19,402
423,312
36,666
7,610
117.394
117,394
34,767
75,023
50,925
34,767
674,842
34.767
709,609
593,536
ID) Administration Expenses
Light & Heat
Advertising
Contractors & Consultancy
General Rates
Premises Insurance
Motor Expenses
Telephone & Internel
Legal Fees
Professional fees
IT Expenses
Cleaning
Insurance
Fund Raising
Grants Paid
Equipment Hire & Repairs
Bank Charges
Sundry Expenses
Disposal of Assets
Depreciation
403
403
1,534
32,520
13,537
1,030
32,520
13.537
1,030
20,366
123
1.643
447
447
654
-120
810
306
630
873
3,637
389
50
2,253
3,637
389
50
2,253
8,925
803
1,473
8,925
803
1,473
5,103
677
3,124
-1,250
1,209
98
98
65,565
65,565
35,682
Total Expended
740,407
34,767
775,174
629,218

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
NOTE 1
BASIS OF PREPARATION
Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost and in
accordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(SORP FRS 1021,
And with the Charities Act 2011
Statement of Recommended Practise
NOTE 2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INCOMING RESOURCES
These are included in the Slalement of Financial Activities when the resources are paid into
the Trust's bank accounts.
INCOMING RESOURCES WITH RELATED EXPENDITURE
Where incoming resources have related expenditure las with fundraising or contract income).
the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross
GRANTS AND DONATIONS
Grants and donations are included in the Financial Activities when the charity has
unconditional entitlement to resources.
TAX RECLAIMS ON DONATIONS AND GIFTS
Incoming resource from lax reclaims are included in the Financial Activities when the
r8sources are received in the Trust's bank accounts.
GIFTS IN KIND
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of Iheir value to the charity or the
8mount actually realised.
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in accounts as gifts only when sold or
distributed by the charity.
Gifts in kind for any other use by th8 charity are included in the activities as incoming resources
when received
DONATED SERVICES AND FACILITIES
These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the
benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material.
INVESTMENT INCOME
This is included in the accounts when receivable.
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THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
LIABILITY RECOGNITION
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay
out resources.
GOVERNANCE COSTS
Include costs of the preparation and examination of Statutory Accounts, the costs of trustee meetings and the
cost of any legal advice on governance or constitutional matters.
GRANTS PAYABLE WITHOUT PERFOMANCE CONDITIONS
These are only recognised in accounts when a commitmenl has been made and there have been no conditions
to be met relating the grant which remain in the control of the charity
ASSETS
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS FOR USE BY THE CHARITY
The Trust where the cost on an individual item exceeds £500, has been capitalised and depreciated at 20 /0
on straight line basis,
JUDGEMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS
There are no significant estimates orjudgements used in preparing the accounts apart from the stock valuation
per note 4.
NOTE 3 - TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant &
Machinery
Motor
Vehicles
Equipmènt
Fixtures &
Fittings
Total
Cost as al 1 $1 January 2023
Additions
Disposal
2.295
488
2,295
2,295
488
2.295
As at 3151 December 2023
488
488
Depreciation
As at 1st January 2023
Provided for the period
Disposal
918
98
918
918
98
918
As at 31st December 2023
98
Nel Book Value as at
315I De￿mber 2023
390
390
As al 315l December 2022
1,377
1,377

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
NOTE 4- STOCK
Nil value, shop closed down and stock disposed off
NOTE 5- BANK & CASH
The stock valuation is an estimated figure based on average cost.
2023
2022
Bank Balance- Main Accounl
70,894
87,496
Bank Balance- Shop (Hop, Stitch & Jumper)
35,471
Cash in hand al the shop
3,799
70,894
126.768
2023
2022
NOTE 6 - Details of certain items of Expenditure
6.1 Trustee Remuneration & Expenses
No remuneration or expenses were paid to the Trustees during the year
6.2 Fees for examination of accounts
Independent examiner's remuneration
1,750
1,500
NOTE 7 - Debtors & Prepayments
7.1 Analysis of debtors (all amounts falling due within one yearl
Debtors
Tenancy Deposit
Others
(2,5101
9,525
14,123
10,667
165
7,015
24,955
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THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
NOTE 8 - Creditors & Accruals
2023
2022
8.1 Analysis of credilors (all amounts falling due within one yearl
Creditors
Rent Creditor
Others
11,241
16,144
43,238
11,241
59,382
8.2 Accruals
24.179
8.502
NOTE 9- Grants made to institutions.
NOTE 10 - Restricted & Unrestricted Funds Held
Restricted
Restricted
BBC Children in Need
HLtmphry's
34,767
5.000
5,000
34,767
NOTE 11- Related Party Transactions
During the year Shop's stock was sold lo Symbol Family Support Services for £19,402
As per service level agreement. Symbol Family Support Services were paid £40,521
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Symbol
Trust
This report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2023 is in respect of
an exa mination carried out under s.145 of the Charities Act 2011.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts., you consider that the
audit requirements of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 ("Ihe 2011 Act") do not apply and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to=
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 A¢t)',
to follow the procedur&s laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under sections 145{5){b} of the 2011 A¢t)', and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance wlh the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145(5llbl of the 2011 Act. That examination includes a review of the
accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts with those records. 11 also includes
considering 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 I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention..
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which gives me reasona ble cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance wlh section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and com ply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met: or
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to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to ena ble a proper understand Ing
of the accounts to be reached.
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