Accounts for year-ended 31[st] March 2025
Dans Fund For Burns
Trust Information
| Charity Registration Number | 1098720 |
|---|---|
| The Trustees | Ms E Danks (Chair) |
| Mr G Williams FRCS (Plast) (Deputy Chair) | |
| Mrs R Derby | |
| Mr A Strong (ACMA) | |
| Mr R Masefield KC | |
| Ms J Dorricott | |
| Ms L MacLaren | |
| Mr P Bentley | |
| CEO and Founder | Ms P Brooks MBE |
| Independent Examiner | Mrs R Armitage |
| Bankers | Barclays Bank Plc |
| Reg No. 1026167 | |
| Registered office | |
| 54 Lombard Street | |
| London | |
| EC3P 3AH |
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The Trustees' Report
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements of the trust for the year-ended 31st March 2025.
Principal Activities
The principal activity of the charity is to raise funds in order to donate these funds to burns survivors and to establishments which treat and care for burns survivors.
Achievements and Future Plans
The charity has raised £92,991 in the year-ended 31[st] March 2025 (2024 £251,787).
In addition to fund raising, interest on cash on deposit, plus dividends earned on investments, amounted to £342,653 (2024 £3,656). Charitable funds including accrued gift aid now stand at £786,406 (2024 £877,524).
Charitable Grants made in the year amounted to £416,643 (2024 £98,574)
Administration Costs amounted to £95,366 (2024 £105,989)
Major Risks
The trustees are mindful of the risks inherent in dealing with and accounting for large sums of money. With this in mind, the charity continues to purchase appropriate Trustees' Indemnity Insurance and arranges specific insurance for any fundraising events.
Invested Funds
The trustees invested £450,000 in a moderate risk Investment Fund with Quilter & Co Ltd Investment Managers in 2012 in response to low bank interest rates. At 31[st] March 2025 this had a valuation of £721,063 after a drawdown of £70,000 in this financial year (2024 £781,593).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees maintain unrestricted reserves at least equivalent to two years’ operating expenditure. The Trustees continue to search for appropriate good causes for treatment of burns.
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Independent Examiner’s Report
This report is on the accounts of the Trust for the period from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 7.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to :
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examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity
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Commissioners (under section 43 (7) (b) of the 1993 Act); and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s 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 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 accounts.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act
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.
Rebecca Armitage FCA Maythorne Northcote Road West Horsley Surrey KT24 6LT
15/01/2026
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Incoming Resources Donations, Legacies and similar incoming resources Interest from Deposits Income realised from Investment Assets Resources Expended Costs of generating funds Charitable Expenditure Charitable Grants made 416,643 Management & Administration costs 95,366 Net Income |
£'s 2025 92,991 1,590 341,063 435,644 14,753 512,009 526,762 -91,118 |
2024 251,787 3,656 0 255,443 53,992 204,563 |
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258,555 |
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-3,112 |
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Statement of Financial Activities
The Reconciliation of Fund Balances
| £'s 2025 Opening Balance at 1 April 877,524 Net Income -91,118 Closing Balance at 31 March 786,406 |
2024 880,636 -3,112 |
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| 877,524 |
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Balance Sheet
| **£'s ** | |||
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| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at Bank | 63,343 | 425,524 | |
| Investments | 721,063 | 450,000 | |
| Accrued Income | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
| Net Current Assets | 786,406 | 877,524 | |
| Total Assets less Current Liabilities | 786,406 | 877,524 | |
| Charity Funds: | |||
| Unrestricted Income Funds | 786,406 | 877,524 | |
| Total Funds | 786,406 | 877,524 |
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared using historical cost convention and in accordance with SORP 2000 and The Charities Act. The accounts have been prepared to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust at the end of the period and of the income and expenditure for the period then ended.
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis and adopt the accruals concept.
2. Incoming Resources
Incoming resources are recorded on a receivable basis. An accrual has been made for Gift Aid claims made, but not received at the year-end, relating to donations received prior to 31st March 2025.
3. Resources Expended
The accounts distinguish and categorise resources expended in accordance with SORP 2000
4. Restricted and Unrestricted Funds
There are currently no restricted funds.
5. Dedicated Reserves
There were no remaining dedicated reserves at the year-end.
6. Cash at Bank
Incoming Funds are transferred to two high interest accounts as soon as practical.
7. Investments
2025 2024 Market Value at 31[st] March £721,063 £781,593
Quilters Investment Fund:
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