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2025-04-30-accounts

UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT

AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

Company No: 4727786 (England and Wales) Charity No: 1097462

UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

CONTENTS Page
Administrative information 1
Report of the directors and trustees 2 - 6
Independent Examiners Report 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the financial statements 10 - 13

UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Company Number: 4727786
Registered in England and Wales
Charity Number: 1097462
Registered office: 7 Balmoral
East Grinstead
RH19 4RJ
Directors and Trustees: J Ritchie (Chair)
D Swart
K Glen
Secretary: J Haley
Independent Examiners: Griffin Consultants Limited
1 Meadow Brown Road
Sherburn in Elmet
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS25 6GY
Bankers: Barclays
90/92 High Street
Crawley
RH10 1BP
Solicitors: Farrer & Co
66, Lincoln’s Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3LH

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

The members of the board, who are trustees for the purpose of charity law and directors of the company for the purpose of company law, present their report and financial statements for the year to 30 April 2025.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015).

Our purpose and activities

The principal objects of the UK Fund for Charities are the advancement of education, the relief of poverty, the advancement of religion and other such charitable purposes, in particular by the making of grants to charitable causes throughout the world.

The UK Fund for Charities was formed to help charitable organisations throughout the world build and develop their fundraising infrastructure and obtain support for their work. This is achieved by working with charitable organisations to increase their fundraising capacity and encouraging donations to be made to the UK Fund for Charities who can then use these funds to support their work.

Review of activities and future developments

During the year the charity continued to make grants worldwide. This included approving a total of 31 grants in the following areas.

Educational support in hospital for children with
life threatening illnesses		 Lebanon 2,616
Education and development for disadvantaged
women and children; welfare, educational
sponsorships, counselling and support for
disadvantaged children; rural development;
conservation and ecology		 South Africa 156,364
Education; support for the creative arts and
museums		 USA 4,355,774
Enabling treatment and support in childhood
cancer and supporting the umbrella Change
for Childhood Cancer in India project		 India 19,321
Education; medical training for professionals
providing cleft palate surgery for children		 Canada 2,495
Support for the creative arts and museums Netherlands 14,795
To equip University physio labs with teaching
learning equipment		 Sri Lanka 13,062

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (contd)

Public Benefit

The trustees consider that the UK Fund for Charities has complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Commission and in accordance with its objectives which are:

The advancement of education The relief of illness The relief of poverty The advancement of religion Other such charitable purposes

Grants totalling £4,567,187 were approved in the areas of education; healthcare and rural development; arts and culture; environmental conservation; distribution of human knowledge and connectivity

Grants went to organisations in South Africa, USA, Lebanon, India, Canada, Singapore, France and Uganda. The organisations to which grants were made have all been evaluated and assessed as to their charitable status and public benefit provision.

Financial review

Funds amounting to £4,615,616 (2024 - £685,050) were raised in the year the majority of which related to funds from donations. This enabled the trustees to make grants amounting to £4,567,187 (2024 - £645,669) which was 99% (2024 - 94%) of the total funds raised.

Investment policy

Under the Memorandum and Articles of Association the charity has the power to make investments as the trustees see fit. No investments were made during the year and the charity holds no investments.

Reserves policy

The policy of the trustees for the time being is to maintain only minimal reserves. This is because commitments will not be made beyond donations received and operating costs are expected to be kept at a low level. Reserves are currently in surplus by £70,863 (2024 – £38,866).

Reference and administrative details

The reference and administrative details of the charitable company are shown on page 1 of these financial statements and forms part of this report.

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

Directors and Trustees

The directors and trustees who served as members of the Council during the year are as follows:

J Ritchie (Chair) D Swart K Glen

The trustees received no remuneration or other benefit for their services to the charity.

Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

The UK Fund for Charities is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. It was incorporated on 9[th] April 2003 and was registered as a charity with the Charity Commission on 12th May 2003.

Appointment of Trustees

Trustees are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The trustees have the power to appoint any person as a trustee, such co-opted trustees holding office only until the next Annual General Meeting. New trustees receive copies of recent Minutes and Appendices, the latest accounts, any other reports on current activities and a copy of the Charity Commission Booklet 'The Essential Trustee' to enable them to have an understanding of their role within the charity.

Organisation

The trustees meet four times per year and oversee the management of the charity. Day to day operations are undertaken by J Haley.

Risk Management

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed. A risk register has been established and will be updated annually. Where appropriate systems or procedures are in place to mitigate the risks the Charity faces.

The Trustees recognised the risks that can be associated with receiving donations by credit card and the Trust no longer uses this method to receive donations.

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

Statement of trustees’ responsibilities in relation to the financial statements

The charity trustees (who are also directors of UK Fund for Charities for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They 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.

The trustees are also responsible for providing reasonable assurance that the charity is operating efficiently and effectively, the assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition, proper records are maintained and financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable, the charity complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and relevant laws and regulations and the charity has actively pursued all of its objectives and policies throughout the year.

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

Audit

An audit exemption has been granted under Regulation 34(3)(b) of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008.

The dispensation was granted 24 November 2025 and is for the financial year ended 30 April 2025 only and allows an independent examination in place of an audit for this year.

Small company rules

The trustees have prepared this report in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the Trustees and board of directors on 29th January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:

....................................

J Ritchie Director and Trustee (Chair)

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

OF UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

I report on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 April 2025 which are set out on pages 8 to 14.

Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of Company Law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under Section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having been satisfied that the charity is not subject to an audit under Company Law and is eligible for independent examination it is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiners' Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiners' Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met, or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

David John Griffin FMAAT ATT(Fellow) Griffin Consultants Limited 1 Meadow Brow Road Sherburn in Elmet Leeds West Yorkshire LS25 6GY

Date: 30th January 2026

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

Notes
INCOME
Donations
Income from charitable activities:
Subscriptions & Fees
Interest
Total income
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
5
Governance costs

Total expenditure

Net income/(expenditure) and net
movement in funds for year
6
Funds brought forward

Funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
4,610,688
1,511
3,417
4,615,616
4,583,345
74
4,583,419
32,197
38,666
70,863		 Total
Funds
2025
£
4,610,688
1,511
3,417

4,615,616
4,583,345
74
4,583,419
32,197
38,666
70,863		 Total
Funds
2024
£
683,388
1,100
562
685,050
658,483
320
658,803
26,247
12,619
38,866


The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 10 to 14 form part of these financial statements

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UK FUND FOR CHARITIES

BALANCE SHEET

AT 30 APRIL 2025

CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Bank balances and cash in hand
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Notes
7
8
 2025
£
5,950
240,457

246,407
(175,544)
70,863
70,863
70,863
70,863		 2024
£
-
40,416
40,416
(1,550)
38,866
38,866
38,866
38,866

The directors consider that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. Members have not required the company under Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006 to obtain an audit for the year ending 30 April 2024. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at 30 April 2024 and of its results for the year then ended in accordance with the requirements of Section 396 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to the accounts so far as applicable to the company.

The financial statements which have been prepared in accordance with the Special Provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and were approved by the Board on 29th January 2026 and are signed on their behalf.

J Ritchie Director and Trustee (Chair)

Company Registration no. 4727786

The notes on pages 10 to 14 form part of these financial statements

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows: -

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP) (FRS102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Companies Act 2006.

UK Fund for Charities meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

(b) Reconciliation with previous Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

In preparing the accounts the trustees have considered whether in applying the accounting policies required by FRS102 and the Charities SORP FRS102 the restatement of comparative items was required. No restatements were required.

(c) Incoming Recognition

Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when the charity has entitlement to the funds, there is sufficient certainty that receipt of the income is considered probable and the amount can be measured reliably.

Subscriptions and donations are accounted for as receivable by the charity. No permanent endowments were received in the period.

(d) Value Added Tax

Value added tax is not recoverable by the charity, and as such, is included in relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities.

( e) Resources Expended

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party and the obligation can be measured reliably.

Grants payable are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when approved and payable.

Governance costs are the costs associated with the governance arrangements of the charity and include costs associated with its constitutional and statutory requirements.

Administrative expenditure comprises those costs incurred by UKFC in the delivery of its activities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

2 LEGAL STATUS OF THE CHARITY

The UK Fund for Charities is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. Each guarantor has agreed to contribute up to £1 in the event of a winding up of the company.

3 TAXATION

The UK Fund for Charities has charitable status and is not liable to corporation tax.

4 TRUSTEES

No remuneration was paid to any trustee during the period, neither were any other benefits from employment with the charity received or any reimbursed expenses. In addition no trustee received payment for any professional or other services supplied to the charity.

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CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE
2025
£
Grants made to institutions:
- Education
156,903
- Support for music and the arts
4,354,445
- Health
43,838
- Community development & security
-
- Equality / Digital programmes
-
- Animal Welfare
75
- Conservation and wildlife
1,927
- Women and young children
7,170
- Operation expenses inc. salaries, rental & overheads
-
- Youth skills and development
2,829

4,567,187
Administrative expenses
 16,158
4,583,345		 2024
£
80,066
165,747
22,539
14,410
284
138
540
5,386
343,544
13,015
645,669
12,814
658,483

The Grants were made to the following institutions and were all to assist those institutions with general operating expenses and charitable activities:

£
African Angels, S Africa
Sponsorship for hostel places and high-quality primary school education 620
for disadvantaged children
Abraham Kriel Bambanani, S Africa
To assist with providing school clothing and toiletries for 715 orphaned and 6,034
vulnerable children
American Friends of the Louvre 19,199
To raise awareness and make more accessible the Louvre’s collections.
Scholarly research, international projects, restoration and acquisitions

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

American Friends of the Musee d’Orsay 15,910
To raise awareness the Orsay and Orangerie museums’ special
exhibitions and education programmes, conservation and acquisitions
Amy Foundation, S Africa 69
Providing after school and youth skills development programmes
Amaphupho Seed Foundation, S Africa 958
For the Education Programme which focuses on children attending Northcrest
and Rosehill primary schools who live in poverty.
Cankids..Kidscan, India 19,321
For holistic support and to supplement partially funded projects, particularly
the Change for Childhood Cancer in India project in 15 states.
Chordoma Foundation, USA
 19,000
For research and development of a cure for Chordoma
Cape of Good Hope SPCA, S Africa
 75
To provide veterinary care, food and shelter for hundreds of animals that have
been surrendered or abandoned.
Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra 2,875
To provide music education, youth development and the mentorship of
artists, at least 75% of whom are economically marginalised.
CSO Cape Town, S Africa 3,021
To cover the costs of medical supplies for emergency response vehicles.
Crew for a Cause, S Africa 13,153
For the educational development of disadvantaged children in poor communities
in S Africa, covering school fees and other associated costs
Durban High School, S Africa 1,339
To support a less fortunate learner at Durban High School
Dyer Island Conservation Trust, S Africa 1,927
Researching and protecting marine eco-systems and the endangered
species therein contained
Enlighten Education Trust, S Africa 575
For the Foundation's Phase Enrichment Programme which provides
counselling services to young learners and also supports the Alex Bury
Community Library and Mobile Toy Library.
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
 13,063
To equip the physiotherapy labs for teaching learning activities in the
Department of Public Health Services.
Gary Kirsten Foundation, S Africa
 7,170
For the Coaches Academy project designed to empower young coaches from
underserved communities and to provide leadership training and life skills.
Homestead Street Projects, S Africa
 3,024
To provide educational school supplies for beneficiaries at the Homestead
project called 'The Bridge and Youth Care Centre, Khayelitsha'.
Kearsney College Trust, S Africa 615
For the KCT Century Arch Appeal allowing for future generations to be
supported through bursaries and scholarships for disadvantaged boys.
King David Schools’ Foundation, S Africa 68,344
To assist with aid for school fees for less advantaged pupils.
Kolisi Foundation, S Africa
 42,372
To combat inequality by strengthening infrastructure and learning trough sport
and education. For general operational costs including salaries, consultant’s fees
recruitment costs, rental and overheads.
Maritzburg College Foundation, S Africa 685
To partly sponsor tuition costs for two high school pupils

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA
Supporting the Museum’s international curatorial activities including
special exhibitions and scholarly research
My School Pulse, Lebanon
Educational and teaching support for seriously ill children in Lebanon’s
Hospitals
One Voice, S Africa
S_upporting the Schools Programme and associated projects_
Scion Trust, Kenya
For the Pastoral Development Programme for Girls and to boost the
The eradication of FGM in Kenya.
St Mary’s School Waverley, S Africa
To fund young, less advantaged, SA girls on the SMSW Foundation’s
scholarship programme
Transforming Cleft, Canada
Cleft care for children born with cleft lip and palate; training and
Support for medical professionals and cleft specialists.
Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands
For the acquisition of a new artwork for the museum.
Wellington Prep Educational Trust, S Africa
To partially cover sponsorship for 1 of 31 disadvantaged learners for 2024. To
include school fees and transport costs.
 4,301,665
2,616
746

2,760
460
2,496
14,795
2,300
_____
£4,567,187

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025 (Contd)

6
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR
The net income/(expenditure) for the year
is stated after charging:
Independent Examiners remuneration
7
DEBTORS
Due within one year:
Amount due from HMRC
Other debtors
8
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN
ONE YEAR
Grants Payable
Other Creditors

 2025
£
-
2025
£
-
5,950
5,950
2025
£
174,130
1,414

175,544

2024
£
-
2024
£
-
-
-
2024
£
670
880
1,550

9 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There are no related party transactions during the period (2024: Nil).

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