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2025-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1110096

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

FOR

THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

LEES Chartered Certified Accountants 18 Glasshouse Studios Fryern Court Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1QX

THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

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Report of the Trustees 1 to 7
Independent Examiner's Report 8
Statement of Financial Activities 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 13
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 14

THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives, policies and organisation

The Aletheia Foundation, registered charity no 1110096 (formerly True Vision Foundation) was founded in 2009 by Brian Woods, Deborah Shipley and Jezza Neumann, producers and Directors of True Vision Productions.

True Vision Productions has an extensive track record producing Emmy, BAFTA and Grierson award-winning films for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and HBO with a special interest in giving a voice to young people and socially disadvantaged groups.

Through our films, we're able to provide a window into some of the issues faced daily by children around the world. Some films are not easy to watch as we often work with vulnerable families in a variety of difficult circumstances. We give the children a voice and by doing so, can highlight their true stories, such as coping with abandonment, hunger, poverty, living in refugee camps, homelessness, AIDS and TB.

The Aletheia Foundation was launched for those viewers who wish to help the families and/or children featured in our films. Our promise is to ensure that all donations given reach them directly, giving you the assurance that your money goes to the heart of the issue.

There have been times when a particular film's fund has continually grown beyond the film's children and helped many thousands more, such as 'Zimbabwe's Forgotten Children' and 'Kids in Camps'. Clips from those films featured in the Comic Relief, Red Nose Day Show and raised huge funds to support children all over Africa.

Policies

Organisation

The Board: There are currently four Trustees forming the Board, they are all non-salaried: Mr Brian Edwards (Chair), Jezza Neumann, Annabelle Hall and Nicky Wimble.

Two of the Trustees are completely independent of True Vision, to establish clear blue water between True Vision Productions and the Foundation ensuring transparency and accountability.

Office Staff

Office Staff: The Trust contracts one part-time staff member/volunteer: Sharon Thompson, Foundation Manager whom this report was compiled by.

Developments, activities & achievements

The Aletheia Foundation’s main income is derived from donations. This report focuses on funds from the films who consistently evolve, children we continue to support and new films aired.

During the period September 2024 to August 2025, there were no films that highlighted a particular cause which required assistance or attraction donations.

The only film that is currently continuing its fundraising and programmes is Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children – information and update below.

Zimbabwe’s Forgotten Children

Released on BBC in 2010, following the stories of Esther, Grace and Obert in their heartbreaking struggle to survive each day and their fight to receive an education. Thanks to our loyal donors, we have transformed their futures and thousands of Zimbabwe’s Children. Previously, our work focused one large rural area school, from the film – providing safe water, nutritious food, infrastructure development and child protection programmes – thereby increasing attendance by 80%. The experience our Zimbabwean team gained allowed us to expand to 9 more schools and move onto the next stage, using 3 unique and solid programmes… Feeding, Conservation Agriculture and Redearth Teacher Training.

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

This report covers the period from September 2024 to August 2025 wherein the only programme we worked on was Conservation Agriculture. We were very fortunate to receive funding from The School Gardens Trust, created by Stephen Fuller, a long term donor to expand the CA Pfumvudza plots in more schools after the success of the Kemukaka Primary School garden.

UPDATE: Conservation Agriculture in partnership with the School Gardens Trust

Kemukaka Primary School

This garden, originally a pilot project, started 3 years ago, and is the most established, feeding children consistently, selling surplus which is used to either develop the garden further or for payment of school fees (of vulnerable children/families). This garden is also a training area for the community, parents, children and recently a women’s group, who have created their own garden right next to the schools.

Kemukaka is currently self-sustaining, with our team only monitoring its progress now. An exit strategy will be put in place this year to officially hand the garden over to the school administration and school development committee.

We have had 3 training workshops between Kemukaka and Chihwiti Schools as the communities live in between the 2 schools, so there are many home gardens around the area and CA loyalists. FfF have commented that Kemukaka is one of the most impressive school gardens they have seen and donated a drip feed irrigation system to the school which was gratefully received.

The District Schools Inspector from the Chinhoyi Ministry of Education office visits the garden regularly, especially if he wants to show off to Ministry officials from their Head Office.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Chihwiti Primary School

We have discontinued with this school due to the Head teacher becoming a political councillor and the school administration not putting enough effort into the garden. They started well, under the leadership of our Head Trainer – Makesure – in 2023. Those who had been trained in 2016 and have flourishing home gardens came and helped Makesure create the perfect start up for volunteers to continue.

However, the school administration has a history of not following through with their commitments, leadership and implementing sufficiently. It is a shame as our team really felt they needed a second chance with the CA school garden and were hoping very much, for the sake of the children, that they would do their part.

It is a real challenge when the school Head and administration do not lead or manage effectively. With the Head focusing more on politics, we felt it was best to distance ourselves, as an apolitical organisation and focus on other schools. We have managed to move the water system to another school but the garden is still there and set up for them to use if they decide to.

Kanyaga Primary School (John and Carol Ridings)

The new Deputy Head teacher has spoken about her return to Kanyaga due to the opportunity of practising CA and how important CA has become to the community. They are feeding the infants and juniors (on average) 3 times per week and are aiming to increase the frequency now that the rains have made the garden more efficient.

It is a relief that Kanyaga Primary School are ahead with their garden and the children are receiving maize, sweet potato, spinach and covo, which provide a good amount of nutrients for all the children. Excess produce is sold to the community to buy cooking oil and salt.

Kanyaga school garden is still very much a work in progress, nevertheless, as per the sustainable goals of the garden, the deputy Head confirmed the following:

Alongside the school garden, there is a women’s group who have created their own garden to put food on the table at home and “so they don’t have to depend on their husbands [providing]”.

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

In October 2024, we received a £30,000 donation to start 3 more school gardens and the grateful recipients were Nyadengu, Piriviri and Choto Primary schools .

Nyadengu and Piriviri Schools

Nyadengu and Piriviri are hard to access areas, no aid organisations work with them, neither are they visited by the Ministry of Education or Social Welfare. It is for this reason that we do help them – because no one else will! Neglect is a major issue in all matters of life here.

Nyadengu did very well – many parents came to help with clearing the land and since then, the trainers and volunteers have worked hard to plan, design and start planting. The school, amazingly, had a borehole drilled and installed in September 2024 (which saved us a few thousand dollars) through a government programme and now, with the school garden, the community is excited and inquisitive about this large, lusciously green area where there is usually dry dust. The garden is on course with consistent progress

Piriviri is a bit behind as one of the volunteers was unwell and one of the trainers was not as committed as we’d hoped, so we have restructured the team working there. Our Head Trainer, Makesure, will be going there as soon as he can to move it forward. Everything has still been implemented but it is not at the point it should be. This is a temporary delay.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Choto School Garden

Choto School looks to be the best of the 3 new gardens, which isn’t surprising with Makesure leading the way. He informed us that a lot of tree stumps had to be removed and due to the dry, stoney terrain, they had to dig up and bring top soil from just outside the school. They have worked very hard to overcome all the challenges but he said it has been worth it!

From this…

To this…

People are often concerned about CA being a labour intensive method of farming. For the school gardens the land required is larger, measuring 60 x 65 metres and first needs to be cleared of trees, rocks etc. which is why we ask many parents and volunteers to come and help.

Often the terrain is very rough which is exactly why we want them to have a garden – to prove it’s possible. With regards to home gardens, Hazel (at FfF) and Makesure explained the following:

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

Gardens at home/in the community

The CA training uses the “Pfumvudza” concept – which is how to meticulously farm a very small plot of land (1/16[th] of a hectare or 39mx16m) rather than a large area, with the aim being “less is more”. Because the farmer is focussing on a smaller area he can do it to a higher standard, producing more yield. Once he masters that area and the soil has been regenerated through crop rotation and compost nutrients being incorporated, it becomes even easier, and that’s when he can start another plot.

Although, he/she does not have to start another plot because, if he follows the exact measurements of row spacing, distance in the planting stations etc. that 1/16[th] plot will achieve optimal plant populations and give them enough to feed a family of 6 for a year. A second, third or fourth plot will bring a bigger selection of vegetables, excess for extended family and/or an income and profit. Thorough weeding is also essential, but this is reduced because of the thick mulch covering. Nothing is wasted – every bit has a valuable use to enrich the process.

The school gardens end up holding 4 x Pfumvudzas (i.e. 4 39mx16m plots) and 24 vegetable beds of 10x1.5m.

Conservation Agriculture is an holistic model, giving small scale farmers a transformed livelihood whilst dealing well with the negative parameters facing them. There are many success stories where farmers have the evidence of food security, radically increased yields, profitability and the restoration of farmers’ self-worth.

The 4 principles are: On Time. At a High Standard. Without Waste. With Joy.

The School Gardens Training

As mentioned previously, the purpose of each garden is more than feeding children, it is about long term food security, no matter what the country’s economic level, and creating a self-sufficient cycle out of poverty for the children, their families and the wider community – with awareness of CA and training.

Children are taught at school with weekly agriculture lessons and 30 parents are invited to workshops as soon as the gardens are established. After the training they are given start up packs and now with the new lightstream gadgets from FfF, they are also able to download further training videos and manuals onto their phones so they are accessible at all times.

The parents are encouraged to ‘pay it forward’ by passing on all their knowledge and the FfF information to their neighbours and support them with creating their own home gardens.

Monitoring and Data Collection

An important part of the project is constantly checking on the school gardens and the training participants at home. Even with the tutorials on their phones, giving in-person support and encouragement can be the difference between success and failure of implementation. We have collected data during other CA training courses which has been valuable – our trainers are all ex-participants of workshops – so we will continue this for the SGT. This includes having a register of beneficiaries and monitoring their progress at home, using their own record-taking (they are trained to do this) as well as the feeding of children at school.

The end result should be:

Having a livelihood full of hope and confidence, feeling liberated from poverty and depression.

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

UPDATE: Child Protection

We use every tiny opportunity we can, within the communities, to talk about the protection and nurturing of our children.

All our programmes include an education on preventing and recognising forms of abuse, violence, exploitation, and neglect, particularly in this poverty stricken, remote district, where strong links to poverty, political and economic instability, as well as traditional cultural and religious beliefs in patriarchy, are some of the main drivers behind child abuse.

Our 'whole community' approach means everyone , from the smallest child to the eldest Gogo is looking, noticing, finding and talking about child protection. In schools, teachers are asking questions and reporting, especially if a young girl is missing school.

And that is how real change happens... building awareness, questioning, saying no, standing together - one day at a time.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Principal funding sources

Income from 1st September 2024 – 31st August 2025 enabled the Aletheia Foundation to make grants totalling £87,383 with management and administration costs at £3,079.

There is currently £41,658 held at the bank, which will be released over the coming years to support the children. Throughout the year under review, the Aletheia Foundation is confident it has significantly helped the children who appeared in their films towards a brighter and better future and will continue to do so.

The Trust's Foundation Manager, Sharon Thompson works several hours a week, according to need, and maintains the Foundation's relationship with donors and beneficiaries. She is also responsible for overseeing the administration and projects on the ground in Zimbabwe and looks after fundraising and updating donors for Zimbabwe's Forgotten Children.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Organisational structure

The charity consists of four trustees and one volunteer who meet periodically.

Related parties

There are no related parties.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1110096

Principal address

Suite 108-109, Boundary House, Boston Road, London, W7 2QE

Trustees

J Neumann A M C Hall N Wimble K van Koten (resigned 17.10.2024) B J Edwards

Independent Examiner

Jeremy Hyde FCCA FCA LEES Chartered Certified Accountants 18 Glasshouse Studios Fryern Court Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1QX

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

Brian Edwards

26/06/2026

........................................................................ Brian Edwards (Jun 26, 2026 12:23:58 GMT+1)

B J Edwards - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Aletheia Foundation

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Aletheia Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or

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

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.

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.

J L Hyde J L Hyde (Jun 26, 2026 12:25:06 GMT+1)

Jeremy Hyde FCCA FCA

LEES Chartered Certified Accountants 18 Glasshouse Studios Fryern Court Road Fordingbridge Hampshire SP6 1QX 26/06/2026 Date: .............................................

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

2025
Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
109,103
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
3,079
Charitable activities
Grants
87,383
Total
90,462
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
18,641
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
22,297
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
40,938		 2024
Total
funds
£
67,824
2,424
78,273
80,697
(12,873)
35,170
22,297

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2025

2025
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank
41,658
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
4
(720)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
40,938
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
40,938
NET ASSETS
40,938
FUNDS
5
Unrestricted funds
40,938
TOTAL FUNDS
40,938		 2024
Total
funds
£
23,017
(720)
22,297
22,297
22,297
22,297
22,297

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 26/06/2026

Brian Edwards

Brian Edwards (Jun 26, 2026 12:23:58 GMT+1)

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

B J Edwards - Trustee

The notes form part of these financial statements

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

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

Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year-end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2025 nor for the year ended 31 August 2024.

3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

Unrestricted
fund
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies 67,824
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds 2,424
Charitable activities
Grants 78,273
Total 80,697
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) (12,873)

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

3. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
4.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Other creditors
5.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
At 1.9.24
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
22,297
TOTAL FUNDS
22,297
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
109,103
TOTAL FUNDS
109,103
Comparatives for movement in funds
At 1.9.23
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
35,170
TOTAL FUNDS
35,170
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
67,824
TOTAL FUNDS
67,824		 Unrestricted
fund
£
35,170
22,297
2025
2024
£
£
720
720
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.25
£
£
18,641
40,938
18,641
40,938
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(90,462)
18,641
(90,462)
18,641
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.24
£
£
(12,873)
22,297
(12,873)
22,297
Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(80,697)
(12,873)
(80,697)
(12,873)

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025

6. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2025.

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THE ALETHEIA FOUNDATION
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Gift aid
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Office & administration costs
Charitable activities
Grants to institutions
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)		 2025
£
91,898
17,205
109,103
109,103
3,079
87,383
90,462
18,641		 2024
£
67,824
-
67,824
67,824
2,424
78,273
80,697
(12,873)

This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements

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