THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORTS & ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Registered Charity Number
1097042

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Trustees..
B Naziri
C Wood
M Longley
P Mitchell
S Hinton
M Christian
R Duggan
Principal Office-
CIO Hop Stitch & Jumper
Unit 32
Royal Star Arcade
Maidstone
Kent
Independent Examiner..
Mr. L.C. Seal FCCA FAIA
Blain Pritchard Limited
74 College Road
Maidslone
Kent
ME15 6SL
Bankers..
National Weslminster PLC
Sevenoaks Branch
67 High Street
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN131A
Registered Charity..
1097042

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 3151
December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities.
Objectives and activities
The Symbol Trust (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 to 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 to lead to an increase in the understanding, knowledge and practice
of professionals, carers and healthlsocial care purchasers, about the real opportun ilies for this client group, in
order that they can fulfil their full potential.
The Irustees hold The Trust's funds and its income in order lo apply them to meet the following objeclives 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-statutory services, e.g. specialist services for people with
Down Syndrome.,
To provide the funding for individual children and adu Its to 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 to the professional knowledge base through the provision
of training and development programmes and practice development schemes.,
To provide grants to organisations to fund projects that align with the objectives of The Trust,.
To assist in the funding of a retail establishment to bring education, training and work to people with
learning d isabilities 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 fund ing of projects or activities that
fall within The Trust's objectives. To apply for a grant, The Trust's grant making policy requires an organisation
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 contribution, and the benefit the project l activity
would provide to 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 2024.
The Trust acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it has charitable 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 benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Achievements and Performance
No fundraising activities took place during the year ended 3151 December 2024.
The start of 2024 continued to 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 to support our tenants to 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 2025 will be focussing on fundraising for Sustainability projects.
The provision of supported living accommodation 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 review
Income resources for the year ended 31st December 2024 totalled £732,498 Resource5 expended totalled
£759,805 giving a shortfall of £27,307.
The Trustees have considered the ongoing requirements of The Trust as they relate to their plans for the 2025
financial year. The Trustees aim to relain free reserves in unrestricted funds sufficienl to cover support and
governance costs for a minimum of three months. Reserves in the form of iinrestricted funds held as at 3151
December 2024 are £16,316
The Triistees ha ve identified their principal Financial Risks for the year as follows.. .
loss of rental income due to tenants leaving unexpectedly;
an unforeseen rise in demand for services,
fluctuations in investments Ilow interest returns on investments.,
inadequate reserves and cash flow.,
cash flow sensitivities {inabil ity to 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)..
the future of contracts to provide supported living accommodation.
The Trustees have continued to 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 2024
No further specific factors have been identified that could affect the Trust s financial performance or position
going fonvard, althoLigh Trustees remain cognisant of, and are monitoring, any Linforeseen legislative or other
changes that could occur.
The Trustees have considered both the major financial and non-financial risks to 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. I n addition, they are also mindful of the risk of abuse of the charity in
respect of potential money laundering andlor terrorist financing.
The Trust has not made any specific financial plans for the year ending 2025 but will continue to actively
monitor all risks. Any plans that can be made will be made as appropriate at the time. In the meantime, The
Trust will continue to meet ils aims and objectives as far as it is possible to do so.
11 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 9th 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 decision
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 trusiee 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 provided to new Trustees to ensure that they are aware of the
responsibilities that come with their office.
The Trust provides grants to fund projects to a number of organisations. One of the organisations with which
The Trust co-operates in the pursuit of its charitable objectives is Symbol Family Support Services Ltd (Symbol
FSSI. The Trust interacts with Symbol FSS in ￿0 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 occupied 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
2024 financial year.

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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 may apply. In addition, they are also mindful of the risk of abuse of the charity in
respect of potential money laundering andlor terrorist f inancing.
Reference and administrative details
Details of all Trustees names, the address of the principal office, and all other relevant reference and
admin istrative details are contained on Page 1 of this report.
In accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORPI, 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 to Symbol UK.
Independent Examiners
A resolution will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 31 Sl 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 2025.
The Report of the trustees was approved on 1 Slh March 2025 and signed by
Mr Barry Naziri
Chair of Trustees

THE SYMBOL TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
FIXED ASSETS
Plant & Machinery
Furniture & Fittings
Motor Vehicles
1,667
390
1,667
390
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Stock
Prepayments
Cash at Bank and in hand 5
(2,683)
7,015
44,881
34,746
4,106
70,984
76,944
82,105
CREDITORS . AMOUNTS FALLING
DUE WITH ONE YEAR
Creditors
Tax
Accruals
26,299
11,241
32,544
24,179
58,844
35,420
19,767
47,075
FUNDS
General Fund (unrestricted)
Restricted Funds
10
16,316
3,451
42,075
5,000
19,767
47,075
19,767
47,075

THE SYMBOL TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Note
Unrestricted
Fund
Reslricled
Fund
Total
3111212024
Total
31112123
Income Resouroes
Donations & Charities
30.669
1,140
31.809
5,248
Grants
Other Income
700,689
700,689
622,989
731,358
1,140
732.498
628,236
Resources Expended
Charitable Expenditure
716,704
2.689
719,393
709,609
Grants for charitable purposes
Administration &
Management
40.412
40,412
65,565
757,116
2,689
759,805
775,174
Nel {ouigoinglllncoming resources
.25,759
1,549
-27,307
-146.938
Fund Balance 181 January 2024
42,075
5,000
47,075
194,012
16,316
3,451
19,767
47,075

THE SYMBOL TRUST
FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unreslricled
Fund
Reslricled
Fund
Total
31112124
Total
31112123
IA) ANALYSIS OF INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations & Charities
Grants
30,669
1,140
31,809
5.248
30,669
1,140
31,809
5,248
(B) OTHER INCOME
Rent
Shop
Hopshed
Ulililies Recharged
Olher Income
568,514
568,514
503,705
19,402
133
132,016
25
133
132,016
25
98,804
1,078
700,689
700,689
622,989
TOTAL INCOME
731,358
1,140
732,498
628,236

THE SYMBOL TRUST
FINANCIAL SCHEDULES
FOR THE YEAR ENED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Unreslricled
Fund
Reslricled
Fund
Total
31112124
Total
31112123
(C) ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENED
Charitable Expenditure
Rent Paid
Shop cost of goods
Shop direct expenses
Hopshed Direct Expenses
Utilities Recharges
Other Expenses
575,770
575,770
538,045
19,402
140,561
372
140,561
3,061
117,394
34,767
2,689
716,704
2.689
719,393
709,609
(D) Administration Expenses
Light & Heat
Advertising
Contractors & Consultancy
General Rates
Premises Insurance
Motor Expenses
Telephone & Internet
Legal Fees
Professional fees
IT Expenses
Cleaning
Insurance
Fund Raising
Grants Paid
Equipment Hire & Repairs
Bank Charges
Sundry Expenses
Disposal of Assets
Depreciation
-242
-242
403
23,303
868
23,303
868
32,520
13,537
1,030
156
156
447
-1,922
687
-1,922
687
3,637
389
50
2,253
4,703
4,703
10,049
766
1,604
10,049
766
1,604
8,925
803
1,473
441
441
98
40,412
40,412
65,565
Total Expended
757,116
2,689
759,805
775,174

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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
ISORP FRS 102),
And with the Charities Act 2011
Statement of Recommended Practise
NOTE 2
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INCOMING RESOURCES
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the resources are paid into
the Trust's bank accounts.
INCOMING RESOURCES WITH RELATED EXPENDITURE
Vvhere 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 tax reclaims are included in Ihe Financial Activities when the
resources are received in the Trust's bank accounts.
GIFTS IN KIND
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the
amount 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 the 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 2024
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 commitment 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 200/0
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
Equipment
Fixtures &
Fillings
Total
Cost as at 1st January 2024
Additions
Disposal
484
1,721
484
1,721
A5 al 3151 December 2024
2,205
2.205
Depreciation
As al 151 January 2024
Provided for the period
Disposal
98
441
98
441
As at 31st De￿mber 2024
539
539
Nel Book Value as al
31st December 2024
1,667
1,667
As al 31SI December 2023
390
390

THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
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.
2024
2023
Bank Balan￿ - Main Account
34,746
70,894
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
1,578
1,750
NOTE 7 - Debtors & Prepayments
7.1 Analysis of debtors (all amounts falling due within one year)
Debtors
Tenancy Deposit
Others
{12,208)
9,525
{2,510)
9,525
12,6831
7,015
NOTE 8 - Creditors & Accruals
8.1 Analysis of creditors (all amounts falling due within one year)
Creditors
Others
26,299
11,241
26,299
11,241
8.2 Accruals
32,544
24,179
NOTE 9 - Grants made to institutions.
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THE SYMBOL TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
NOTE 10 - Restricted & Unrestricted Funds Held
Restricted
Restricted
Humphry's
2,311
5,000
Sheerness Golf Club
1,120
Others
20
3,451
5,000
NOTE 11- Related Party Transactions
As per service level agreement, Symbol Family Support Services Ltd were paid £23,303. Symbol Family
Support Services Ltd made an unreslricled donation of £30,000.
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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Symbol
Trust
Thi5 report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024 is in respect of
an examination carried out under s.145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011.
Respective responslbillties of trustees and examiner
As the Irustees of the charity you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts. you consider that the
audit requirements of section 144 01 the Charities Act 20111.the 2011 Act") do not apply and that an
independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts (und8r section 145 of the 2011 Act)-,
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners (under sections 145(5)(b> of the 2011 Act)., and
to state whether pa rticular matters have come to my attention,
Basls of Independent examlner's repori
My exarninalion was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commissioners under section 145(5){b) of the 2011 Act. That examination includes a review of the
a¢¢ounling records kepl by the charity and 8 comparison of the accounts with those records. It also includes
considering any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as Irustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence Ihal would be
required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Independent examlner's statoment
In connectlon with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(i}
which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any materia I respect the requireinents
to keep accounting Tecords in accordance wllh section 130 of the 2011 Act.. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply Wlth the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act.
have not been met: or
to which, In my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper under5tandinE
of the accounts to be reaclied.
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Blaln Pritchard Limlted
Chartered Certified Accountants
74 College Road
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 6SL
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