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2025-03-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Suncoast Church

(A company limited by guarantee) Charity registration number: 1108845 Company registration number: 05331510

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns

Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

SUNCOAST CHURCH

CONTENTS

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 18

SUNCOAST CHURCH

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees Robert Milburn Smillie Peter Sinclair Dobson Jonathon Robinson Michael Howell Melanie Whittle Charity Registration 1108845 Number Company Registration 05331510 Number The charity is incorporated in England. Registered Office 3 Courtlands Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 8TR Independent Examiner G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG Bankers HSBC 94 Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3ND

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The trustees, who are directors for the purposes of company law, present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The company's objectives and principal activities are:

These objectives are progressed through the various activities and departments in the life of the church, continuing to work increasingly within the community in which it is based.

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The company is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 13/01/2005 and is a registered charity number 1108845.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The management of the company is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association.

The directors look for persons of proven integrity who share the vision and objectives of the charity and who have the relevant wisdom and experience to contribute to the running of the company. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Senior Pastor remains chairman of the company. The remaining board members retire by rotation.

Induction and training of trustees

Each new director is provided with the relevant Charity Commission publications, a copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association and at a meeting with the Chairman fully briefed on the operation of the company and the responsibility of the directors.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

Organisational structure

The charity, based in Eastbourne, is governed by a board of directors who are responsible for all financial decisions and management. The members of the board of directors work in close consultation with members of the Senior Leadership Team who are responsible for the formulating and implementing of strategy and planning as well as the oversight of various departments.

Risk management

The directors are confident that risks are kept to a minimum through strict financial control with regular reviews. The directors consider that the main risk to the company would be a reduction in the size of the church membership or its ability and desire to give. This risk is managed through regular reporting of giving trends and active development of the growing vision. Church membership has increased and the directors are confident that it will continue increasing at this time.

Review of charitable activities undertaken

Advancement of the Christian faith:

Following on the success of Alpha Course conducted the previous year, the Church conducted another 12-week Alpha Course in the first quarter of this year. Sixteen guests attended this course, and several people came to faith.

The Church joined with several other Churches in Eastbourne and jointly funded the annual outdoor public service at the Bandstand on the seafront. This event was again well attended with over 1000 people in attendance.

An evangelism training course was conducted by Tony Yu. Following this course a team was organized which engaged in regular street evangelism throughout the year.

Sunday messages continued to be live streamed to an online audience via Facebook and later uploaded to the Church’s YouTube channel. Each Sunday translated notes of the sermon were provided in several languages for those in attendance whose first language is other than English.

Easter and Christmas services, including a carol service, were well attended by both members and non-members of the church.

Beyond the U.K., the charity continued to provide regular financial support for a full-time missionary couple based in Southern Mexico.

Advancement of education:

The Charity’s Bible School continued its three-year course in systematic theology and other subjects. Approximately 20 students attended the lectures throughout the course of the year.

The Charity made a financial donation to a church member to engage in a short-term mission to Uganda teaching pastors and leaders.

New Christians ‘Kick Start’ courses had a good level of engagement throughout the year.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

Relief of persons in need:

International:

Ukraine: Charity continued to provide funds for several Ukrainian churches to continue to operate their respective humanitarian aid programs amongst the thousands of homeless refugees in the country. Two four-day pastor’s retreats in Czech Republic in April and Poland in October were organized for Ukrainian pastors and their wives.

Bangladesh: The Charity sent funds for the relief of hundreds of flood victims in Bangladesh. As in previous years, the Charity provided funds for the 70 boys and girls of ‘Hope House’ in Bangladesh to have a Christmas dinner. ‘Hope House’ is a children’s home for orphaned and abandoned children.

Local:

The men’s support group ‘Bros’ continued to offer its program for men needing support and advice to help make positive life changes. The Charity continued to partner with the local branch of the Foodbank, providing a food drop-off point within the building.

The Charity made a donation to the ‘Seaside Community Hub’ in Eastbourne, which provides cheap foodstuffs and clothing for local people as well as an established community offering friendship and also made a donation to the Salvation Army’s Winter Night Shelter for those homeless who sleep on the street.

Financial review

Income for the year amounted to £180,594 (2024 - £196,324) and expenditure £177,410 (2024 - £179,666). The surplus was added to funds brought forward, with balances at the year end being £211,864 for unrestricted and £795 for restricted funds.

Policy on reserves

The trustees have concluded that a reserves level equating to 5 months average operating costs would be appropriate. The policy will be reviewed annually. At the current rate of expenditure, the trustees aim to hold reserves of £70,000. At the balance sheet date, reserves amounted to £70,000 which is at the desired level.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH TRUSTEES' REPORT

Statement of Responsibilities

The trustees (who are also the directors of Suncoast Church for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland".

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they 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 its 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 that can disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small companies provision statement

This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.

The annual report was approved by the trustees of the charity on 11 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Robert Milburn Smillie Trustee

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SUNCOAST CHURCH

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Suncoast Church for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of Suncoast Church (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’).

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of Suncoast Church are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of Suncoast Church as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 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

  4. 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 Standard 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.

...................................... G W Schulz FCMA

Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG

11 November 2025

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Note
Unrestricted
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
170,932
Charitable activities
4
778
Investment income
5
3,444
Other income
6
3,636
Total income
178,790
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
175,708
Total expenditure
175,708
Net income
3,082
Net movement in funds
3,082
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
208,782
Total funds carried
forward
14
211,864
Restricted
£
1,607
197
-
-
1,804
1,702
1,702
102
102
693
795
Total
2025
£
172,539
975
3,444
3,636
180,594
177,410
177,410
3,184
3,184
209,475
212,659
Total
2024
£
185,115
1,387
2,242
7,580
196,324
179,666
179,666
16,658
16,658
192,817
209,475

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

SUNCOAST CHURCH

(REGISTRATION NUMBER: 05331510) BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
13
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
14
2025
£
3,870
9,852
211,993
221,845
(13,056)
208,789
212,659
795
211,864
212,659
2024
£
5,160
10,201
205,783
215,984
(11,669)
204,315
209,475
693
208,782
209,475

For the financial year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements 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.

The financial statements on pages 7 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on 11 November 2025 and signed on their behalf by:

......................................... Robert Milburn Smillie Trustee

The notes on pages 9 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Charity status

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £10 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

2 Accounting policies

Summary of significant accounting policies and key accounting estimates

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

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 (FRS 102)) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). They also comply with the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Suncoast Church meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Going concern

The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern nor any significant areas of uncertainty that affect the carrying value of assets held by the charity.

Income and endowments

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Donations and legacies

Donations are recognised when the charity has been notified in writing of both the amount and settlement date. In the event that a donation is subject to conditions that require a level of performance by the charity before the charity is entitled to the funds, the income is deferred and not recognised until either those conditions are fully met, or the fulfilment of those conditions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that these conditions will be fulfilled in the reporting period.

Gift aid

Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities 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.

Grant provisions

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Short-term leasehold property over remainder of lease Office equipment 25% reducing balance method

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds set aside for specific purposes at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Financial instruments

The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted funds
Designated
£
General
£
Donations and legacies;
Donations
10,197
134,656
Gift aid reclaimed
-
26,079
10,197
160,735
Restricted
funds
£
1,607
-
1,607
Total
2025
£
146,460
26,079
172,539
Total
2024
£
154,834
30,281
185,115

4 Income from charitable activities

Bible college
Event income
5 Investment income

Interest receivable and
similar income;
Interest receivable on
bank deposits
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
459
319
778
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
3,444
Restricted
funds
£
-
197
197
Restricted
funds
£
-
Total
2025
£
459
516
975
Total
2025
£
3,444
Total
2024
£
800
587
1,387
Total
2024
£
2,242

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6 Other income

Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Rental income
3,636
Restricted
funds
£
-
Total
2025
£
3,636
Total
2024
£
7,580

7 Expenditure on charitable activities

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Note
Designated
£
General
£
funds
£
Church activities and
mission
-
9,052
298
Premises costs and
hall hire
-
72,432
-
Equipment costs
-
477
-
National organisation
seed
-
145
-
Travelling expenses
-
855
-
Manse costs
-
10,055
-
Hospitality and
catering
-
1,544
-
Insurance,
subscriptions and
sundry
-
6,247
-
Postage, stationery
and printing
-
4,378
-
Bank charges and
currency costs
-
409
-
Bookkeeping
-
4,752
-
Legal and professional
fees
-
3,496
-
Independence
examination
-
912
-
Depreciation
-
1,290
-
Grant funding of
activities
8
8,366
2,567
1,404
Staff costs
10
-
48,731
-
8,366
167,342
1,702
Total
2025
£
9,350
72,432
477
145
855
10,055
1,544
6,247
4,378
409
4,752
3,496
912
1,290
12,337
48,731
177,410
Total
2024
£
7,616
67,294
924
145
2,803
10,055
2,613
6,028
5,175
524
4,752
2,508
870
1,720
18,348
48,291
179,666

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8 Grant-making

Analysis of grants

Grants Grants to institutions
2025
£
2024
£
10,557
15,653
Grants to individuals
2025
£
2024
£
1,780
2,695

9 Trustees remuneration and related party transactions

Mr R Smillie, a trustee, and his wife are employees of the charity and received gross income of £48,291 (2024 - £48,291). The charity also paid £10,055 (2024 - £10,055) for their living accommodation.

The only other payments made to the trustees, or any person connected with them, consisted of reimbursements of expenditure incurred on behalf of the charity in furthering the charity's objects.

10 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:

Wages and salaries

2025
£
48,731
2024
£
48,291

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

follows:
2025 2024
No No
Staff 2 2

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11 Tangible fixed assets

Land and
buildings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
123,988
At 31 March 2025
123,988
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
123,988
Charge for the year
-
At 31 March 2025
123,988
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
-
At 31 March 2024
-
12 Debtors
Accrued income
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Accruals
Land and
buildings
£
123,988
Office
equipment
£
43,092
Total
£
167,080
167,080
161,920
1,290
163,210
3,870
5,160
2024
£
10,201
123,988 43,092
123,988
-
37,932
1,290
123,988 39,222
- 3,870
- 5,160
2025
£
9,852
2025
£
579
528
11,949
13,056
2024
£
1,496
596
9,577
11,669

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14 Funds

Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
1 April
2024
£
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
108,406
Designated
Dilapidation fund
48,000
Rent fund
42,000
Humanitarian fund
10,376
100,376
Total unrestricted funds
208,782
Restricted funds
Building fund
506
Global Compassion: Hope
House
-
Specific gifts
-
Ukraine fund
154
Nepal
33
693
Total funds
209,475
Incoming
resources
£
168,593
-
-
10,197
10,197
178,790
60
197
547
1,000
-
1,804
180,594
Resources
expended
£
(167,342)
-
-
(8,366)
(8,366)
(175,708)
-
(98)
(450)
(1,154)
-
(1,702)
(177,410)
Balance at
31 March
2025
£
109,657
48,000
42,000
12,207
102,207
211,864
566
99
97
-
33
795
212,659

Restricted funds:

These represent the activities of the church and specific donations are received to support work carried out both locally and internationally.

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Statement of funds - prior year

Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Designated
Dilapidation fund
Rent fund
Humanitarian fund
Total unrestricted
funds
Restricted funds
Building fund
Global Compassion:
Hope House
Specific gifts
Ukraine fund
Nepal
Total funds
Balance
at 1 April
2023
£
92,628
48,000
42,000
-
90,000
182,628
446
686
-
9,024
33
10,189
192,817
Incoming
resources
£
184,972
-
-
10,376
10,376
195,348
60
-
878
38
-
976
196,324
Resources
expended
£
(169,194)
-
-
-
-
(169,194)
-
(686)
(878)
(8,908)
-
(10,472)
(179,666)
Transfers
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balance
at 31
March
2024
£
108,406
48,000
42,000
10,376
100,376
208,782
506
-
-
154
33
693
209,475

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SUNCOAST CHURCH

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
3,870
-
118,843
102,207
(13,056)
-
109,657
102,207
Unrestricted funds
General
£
Designated
£
5,160
-
114,915
100,376
(11,669)
-
108,406
100,376
Restricted
funds
£
-
795
-
795
Restricted
funds
£
-
693
-
693
Total funds
at 31
March
2025
£
3,870
221,845
(13,056)
212,659
Total funds
at 31
March
2024
£
5,160
215,984
(11,669)
209,475

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