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Donate: Annual Report DIALOGUE Q SOCIETY 2024-2025

Contents

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Our Mission

Executive Summary Highlights of activities Funded Projects Community Projects

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Achievements Strategic Plans

Director’s Report Financial Report

Dialogue Builds Bridges

O U R M I S S I O N

Registered Charity and Company limited by guarantee

Trustees Annual Report and financial statement for year ending 31st March 2025

Registered Charity no: 1117039 Company registered no: 05385343

Connecting communities through dialogue, education and research to build mutual understanding, reduce division and strengthen social cohesion.

We seek to contribute to social cohesion at three different levels: directly bringing different social groups together, empowering others to do the same, and contributing to the development of thought on dialogue and community building

Description of our work as volunteers of building bridges where many will cross on it. Bridges which will welcome, and build empower . communities together

www.dialoguesociety.org

Executive Summary

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Dialogue Society deepened trust and belonging across the UK by convening people in communities, schools, university campuses, homes and civic spaces.

This report summarises the impact delivered, the partnerships that made it possible, and our priorities for upcoming years.

Key Achievements:

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Highlights of projects and activities

We develop varies activities and projects to include diverse communities to benefit from. Sustainable and easy to reach approach makes our activities interesting to general public whom normally is a challenge. We create safe space and dialogue opportunities and impact those in need. Integration, education and connecting communities is our main objective.

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‑ IftarMe (home hospitality)

A user-friendly sign-up process that facilitates connections between local hosts and guests over an iftar table hosted by volunteers..

Scaled to 415 home gatherings welcoming 1,600+ guests across Ramadan 2025.

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Leicester — DiverseTea

Youth‑led series celebrating global tea cultures to spark neighbourly conversation and belonging across Leicester.

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Scriptural Reasoning & interfaith circles

2024–25 delivery: 134 sessions across 17 cities; 250+ regular attendees meeting regularly. Themes included Hospitality, Family, and Generosity.

4 Talking Bubble — phone befriending service

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Inter Faith Week 2024 Engagegement with Noah’s Pudding initiative

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Countering Extremism & Building Trust panels (2024)

Venues: De Montfort University (Leicester) , University of Birmingham and Swansea University. Focus: radicalisation trends ‑ and community led solutions; platform for experts, community leaders and students to engage in constructive dialogue.

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Open Doors — connecting long‑term & new UK residents (Dec 2024)

This year we established new standalone initiative and ‑ microsite providing small group cultural exchange meetups in homes and public spaces.

Achievements

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By promoting positive frameworks of identity, belonging, and respect, the project provided an important counterweight to radicalisation narratives, helping pupils build resilience while supporting their emotional, social, and academic development. At the same time, it fostered a sense of shared citizenship and common identity, showing pupils that despite differences, we are all part of one wider community. Through these outcomes, Life of a Chickpea has made a significant contribution to a more inclusive local community, with schools reporting greater engagement among pupils and increased appreciation for interfaith and intercultural dialogue.

Life of a Chickpea in London Funding Report- Year 2

DIALOGUE SOCIETY OVERVIEW OF PROJECT'S SECOND YEAR GRovirrH 2024-2025 At the second year of the project, the Life of a Chickpea project delivered 19 workshops across 12 schools in Greater London and South East, directly engaging over 1134 pupils and involving 31 guest speakers from different cultural and faith backgrounds Region No. of Schools Sessions Speakers Children Kingston Croydon Sutton 75 90 10 17 649 North London 320 Total 19 31 1134 Number of Children Reached 2023/2024 • 2024/2025 Kingston -50%1 Croydon no data Sutton 159.8 %1 Merton North London 100 200 300 400 500 600 700

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY Overall Growth Primary SchooL Studènts 00 total reach: iooo 800 600 1134 400 200 2023rd024 2024MJ25 Session Delivery •.IL The Life of a Chickpea sessions were designed to be interactive, engaging, and educational, combining storytel l ing, PowerPoint presentations, and guided discussions to explore themes of diversity, inclusion, and British values. Pupils imagined themselves as chickpeas in different community "dishes" to understand the importance of cooperation, shared responsibility, and respect for diversity. Sessions were carefully adapted for different age groups. with tailored versions for primary and secondary school pupils to ensure content was age-appropriate and relatable. To enhance the learning experience and maintain consistency across sessions, the project team developed a suite of supporting resources, including presentation slides, detailed scripts for storytellers, worksheets for pupils. and structured feedback forms.

Other funded projects

Our funding partners have been supportive of valuable community projects.

Ford Britain Trust

Educational Equipment Support

Our visit to schools with story telling project , we needed an equipment to support our volunteers. The equipment will helped to present better visual presentation to children

The National LotteryAwards for all

Empowering refugees through community

This project helps us building strong community relationships and supporting refugees and asylum seekers facing current challenges. Through activities ; coffee mornings and group sessions total 75 refugees benefited . We bring together refugees and local residents, fostering integration and mutual understanding. These interactions break down barriers and encourage lasting connections. So far, 12 training sessions held to integrate refugees.

Blyth Town Council Funding

Artshow and Community Dinners

Community funding helped to serve beneficiaries with Art Show for disadvantage people to engage and interact through art. Around 100 people attended to take part in the project. Community Dinner organised to bring local neighbourhoods and share a meal to benefit communities. Approximately 180 people attended from different backgrounds.

South Tyneside Council Funding

South Tyneside Council

Community dinner project to promote diversity and inclusion within local council. Connecting communities with guest speakers on social cohesion. 150 people attended representing different communities

Projects and activities highlights

Community Iftar Dinners brings beneficiaries, stakeholders, authorities and general public together to share and discuss solutions for local issues that affects communities

C O M M U N I T Y I F T A R S B Y R E G I O N

Total beneficiaries attended our events acrooss the UK

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Community Projects: “Voices in Unity” — Community Iftar Dinners (Ramadan 2025)

During Ramadan 2025 Dialogue Society delivered a national programme of community iftar dinners under the theme “Voices in Unity.” The programme reached a wide geographic area and large audiences: 62 Dialogue Iftars were held across 30 cities, attracting over 6,000 attendees. The programme included targeted university activity and significant youth involvement: 9 university campuses hosted iftars (including Oxford, Birmingham, Reading, City (London), and Leicester) and 100+ young students played active leadership roles in planning, hosting and facilitation.

C H R I S T M A S C O M M U N I T Y D I N N E R S

Voices in Unity – Christmas Community Dinners

The Voices in Unity initiative was launched to bring communities together across the United Kingdom through a series of festive community dinners. Organised by Dialogue Society branches nationwide, the programme aimed to foster dialogue, mutual understanding, and a sense of belonging among people from diverse backgrounds. Guided by the theme “Voices in Unity,” the dinners created welcoming spaces for connection and celebration. Over the course of the campaign, 1,884 attendees participated in events held across 25 cities, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle, Reading, and Oxford. This wide reach reflected the growing engagement with Dialogue Society’s community-building efforts across the country.

Each dinner featured a dynamic programme designed to encourage participation and togetherness. Activities included raffles, stage games, music performances, and quizzes, all contributing to an atmosphere of warmth, fun, and cultural exchange.

Diversity and Inclusion ratio

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Partnering organisations 1884

Beneficiaries attended 25 Locations in the UK

Achievements

Impact of our work has paid off with achievements that our volunteers and teams have achieved. During 2024-2025 annual year highlights below are recognistion of the impact and hard work put in across the UK and success stories of our communities.

Strategic Plans & Aims (2025–26)

Executive Summary

Dialogue Society aims to strengthen its national presence and deepen community impact through five strategic priorities: branch expansion, youth empowerment, sustainable funding, volunteer growth, and creative dialogue through arts and culture. These priorities will guide the organisation’s growth, resilience, and continued role in promoting dialogue and social cohesion across the UK.

Strategic Priorities 2025–2026

1. Branch Expansion & Organisational Development

Outcome: Greater visibility, stronger presence, and improved operational capacity.

2. Growth of the Youth Platform

Outcome: Empowered young people leading dialogue and community action.

3. Building Sustainable Income

Outcome: A balanced, sustainable income model supporting growth.

4. Volunteer Development

Recruit more local and diverse volunteers.

e Provide training and recognition to boost engagement. Outcome: A motivated, skilled volunteer network driving community impact.

5. Dialogue through Arts, Culture & Sport

Use creative platforms to build empathy and inclusion. Outcome: Broader participation and stronger community cohesion.

Conclusion

This strategic plan positions Dialogue Society for sustainable growth, deeper engagement, and greater impact— empowering communities through dialogue, creativity, and collaboration.

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1117039 REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 05385343

DIALOGUE SOCIETY

(A company limited by guarantee without share capital)

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

31 MARCH 2025

DIALOGUE SOCIETY
Contents Page
Legal and administrative information 2
Trustees’ Report 3-4
Accountant’s Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Cash Flow Statement 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9-17

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY

Legal and administrative information

Trustees

Beyza Nur Coskun

Muammer Demirpolat

Selcuk Bassoy

Company Number: 05385343

Charity Number: 1117039

Registered Office address

244 Chase Road, London, N14 6HH

Accountants

AA ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES 244 Chase Road London N14 6HH

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY Registered number: 05385343

Directors' and Trustees’ Report

Dialogue Society is an organisation that aims to advance social cohesion by connecting communities, empowering people to engage and contributing to the development of ideas on dialogue and community building. It does this by bringing people together through discussion forums, courses, capacity-building publications and outreach .

Overview

Between 1st April 2024 and 31st March 2025, we carried out a wide range of activities, including the Talking Bubble Project, the newly launched Open Doors project, Scriptural Reasoning gatherings, various publication projects, Dialogue Society Book Group and the Life of a Chickpea project for schools. Our activities also included courses and forums on a variety of themes and formats, events during Interfaith Week, and a series of intercultural community gatherings such as picnics, Christmas meals, and fast-breaking iftar dinners. Additionally, we continued to strengthen our branches through capacity-building sessions and fundraising campaigns.

Our primary activities can be detailed under the following headings:

The Talking Bubble Project

Since its launch several years ago, the Talking Bubble Project has profoundly impacted many lives by addressing the challenges of loneliness. Through its phone-befriending service, the initiative connects individuals at risk of isolation with dedicated volunteers. By nurturing meaningful friendships, encouraging regular conversations, and promoting mutual support, the project enhances participants’ overall quality of life. Offering in more than 20 languages, the Talking Bubble Project has become a vital resource for fostering inclusivity and strengthening community connections.

Dialogue Society Book Group:

For over ten years, the Dialogue Society Book Group has brought people together to explore literature’s insights into different cultures and intercultural experiences. In a relaxed, friendly setting, participants read and discuss a selected novel, reflecting on its storytelling, cultural or historical accuracy, and personal impact. Open to all book lovers, the group fosters a love of reading and fresh perspectives through shared discussion.

Publications

During the year, we published Volume 12 of the Journal of Dialogue Studies, titled The Possibilities and Limits of Dialogue in a World of Political Populisms. This issue explores how dialogue-based approaches can respond to the challenges posed by growing populist movements worldwide.

We also continued our other publishing efforts with The Ramadan Journal, which complements our community fastbreaking iftar events and fosters reflection and mutual understanding across different communities.

Empowering Youth and Refugee Groups

We remained deeply committed to empowering refugees, asylum seekers, and young people by delivering tailored support and advocating for their inclusion. Through public awareness initiatives and stakeholder collaboration, we aimed to highlight their challenges and potential. Projects such as Refugee Breakfast Clubs, integration-focused youth training, and confidence-building events provided valuable opportunities for participation and growth.

Courses and Discussion Forums

Over the past year, we organised a series of discussion forums in various formats to foster critical, open, and meaningful dialogue by bringing people together. These forums covered a broad range of issues relevant to our areas of interest. In collaboration with several universities, we hosted panels titled Countering Extremism and Building Trust: The Crucial Role of Civil Society. Participants from diverse backgrounds shared their perspectives on the vital role that civil society, including faith groups, community organisations, non-profits, and grassroots initiatives, plays in countering extremism and rebuilding eroded communal trust.

Life of a Chickpea

Our Life of a Chickpea programme uses the journey of the chickpea as a narrative tool to teach key British values— democracy, liberty, the rule of law, and respect for diversity. The project inspires reflection primarily among primary school students on their identities and roles in an inclusive society. Over the last three years, the Dialogue Society has

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brought the project to more than 3,000 students in over 15 schools across six UK cities and connected with more than 40 community and religious leaders. The idea emerged from recognising the power of the chickpea to symbolise harmony among diverse elements, drawing inspiration from the traditional Noah’s Pudding.

Scriptural Reasoning

Scriptural Reasoning remained a central part of our interfaith efforts. These sessions invited people of different religious backgrounds to engage with selected passages from their scriptures in a shared setting. By reflecting on common themes, participants gained fresh insights into both their own and others’ traditions, fostering deeper empathy and enduring connections. The programme has continued to thrive in collaboration with local and national faith partners.

Community Events

Over the course of the year, we organised a diverse range of community events and activities to strengthen social cohesion. These included nationwide fast-breaking iftar dinners under the theme ‘Voices in Unity’, as well as the IftarMe initiative, which encouraged our volunteers to open their homes for meaningful conversations. We also held ‘Christmas Get Together’ Community Dinners on the same theme, bringing together thousands of people from various backgrounds across the UK to reflect on shared values and discuss common concerns. Our broader community engagement efforts featured park clean-ups, interfaith cycling events, picnics, arts and crafts sessions with local elderly groups, workshops, performances, International Women’s Day celebrations, visits to places of worship, cooking clubs, tree-planting activities, art workshops, care home visits, coffee mornings, afternoon tea gatherings, and more.

Interfaith Week Activities

Our dialogue volunteers played an active role in events held throughout Interfaith Week. Dialogue Society branches collaborated with local stakeholders and community groups to deliver a range of events focusing on issues relevant to their communities. Among these, they hosted numerous ‘Noah’s Pudding’ gatherings in schools, places of worship, and community centres, sharing thousands of bowls with neighbours as a contribution to Interfaith Week. The ‘Noah’s Pudding’ initiative, now in its twentieth year, has become a recognised tradition and an effective way of promoting social cohesion.

Open Doors Project

The newly launched Open Doors project connects long-term UK residents and newcomers through informal gatherings in homes, parks, community centres, and cafes. It fosters mutual understanding, breaks down cultural barriers, and nurtures inclusive communities where everyone feels valued. By addressing challenges such as loneliness and cultural adjustment, the project builds meaningful connections and strengthens social harmony, creating a culture of kindness and belonging.

Fundraising

To support our continued work, we employed a multifaceted fundraising approach. Community contributions, regular donor support, book sales, and proceeds from online marketplaces like eBay helped finance our initiatives. These resources have enabled us to maintain and grow our activities, ensuring that dialogue remains central to our mission of building stronger, more connected communities.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf

S Bassoy Chairmen 20/12/2025

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO TRUSTEES OF TIME TO DIALOGUE SOCIETY

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 6 to 17

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 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the 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 which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

AA ACCOUNTANCY SERVICES Chartered Certified Accountant

Date: 20 December 2025

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(Incorporating income and expenditure account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unristricted
Notes
Funds
INCOME AND EXPENDITURES
£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
2
171563
Activities for generating funds
3
10047
Investment income
4
0
Incoming resources from charitable activities
5
22194
Other incoming resources
6
14
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
203818
RESOURCES EXPENDED
charitable Activities
7
183342
Governance Costs
8
15775
Other resources expended
9
0
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
11
199117
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
before transfers
21
4701
Transfersbetween funds
-
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS FOR THE YEAR
4701
Total Funds at 1 April 2024
70958
Prior Year Adjustment (Note 19)
0
Total Funds at 31 March 2025
75659
=====		 Restricted
Funds
£
121475
0
0
0
-
121475
107998
14000
0
121998
-523
-
-523
523
0
0
=====		 2025
Total
£
293,038
10047
0
22194
14
325293
291340
29775
0
321115
4178
-
4178
71481
0
75659
=====		 2024
Total
£
257,437
68143
0
0
72
325652
301653
21686
0
323339
2313
-
2313
69168
0
71481
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The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these accounts.

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
2025
₤
15
19382
19382
Debtors
16
24034
Stocks
0
72532
96566
17
(34271)
62295
18
-6018
75659
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20
0
20
75659
75659
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FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Restricted funds
CHARITY FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due
within one year
Total assets less current liabilities
Net current assets / (liabilities)
CREDITORS:Amounts falling due
more than one year		 2024
₤
19882
19882
22572
2495
56123
81190
(19194)
61996
-10397
71481
=====
-4354
78148
73794
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The notes on pages 8 to 17 from part of these accounts. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 20 December 2025 and signed on its behalf by Selcuk Bassoy, Trustee.

Selcuk Bassoy Chairman

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Statement of cash flows

Total
funds		 Prior year
funds		 Note
£ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income/(expenses) for the reporting period
(asper the statement of financial activities)		 4178 2313
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges 500 500
(Gains)/losses on investments 0 0
Dividends,interest and rents from investments 0 0
Loss/(profit)on the sale of fixed assets 0 0
(Increase)/decrease in stocks 2495 31705
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (1462) (3108)
Increase/(decrease)in creditors 10698 -6007
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities		 16409 25403
Cash flows from investing activities:
Dividends,interest and rents from investments 0 0
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and
equipment		 0 0
Purchase ofproperty, plant and equipment 0 0
Proceeds from sale of investments 0 0
Purchase of investments 0 0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities		 0 0
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayments of borrowing 0 0
Cash inflows from new borrowing 0 0
Receipt of endowment 0 0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities		 0 0
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period		 16409 25403
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of
the reporting period		 56123 30720 (Table 1)
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to
exchange rate movements		 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period		 72532 56123 (Table 1)

Table 1: Analysis of cash and cash equivalents

Current
year		 Prioryear
£ £
Cash in hand 72532 56123
Notice deposits(less than 3 months) 0 0
Overdraft facilityrepayable on demand 0 0
Total cash and cash equivalents 72532 56123

Table 2: Analysis of changes in net debt

At start
ofyear		 Cashflows Acquisition/
disposal of
subsidairires		 New
leases		 Fair
value
movem
ents		 Foreign
exchange
moements		 Other
non cash
changes		 At end
ofyear
£ £
Cash 56123 16409 - - - - - 72532
Cash equivalents 0 0 - - - - - 0
Overdraft facilityrepayable on demand 0 0 - - - - - 0
Loans fallingdue within oneyear 0 0 0 - - - 0
Loans fallingdue after more than oneyear 0 0 0 - - - 0 0
Lease obligations 0 0 0 0 - - - 0
TOTAL 56123 0 0 0 0 0 72532

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with the exception of investments which are included at market value, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' published in March 2005 and applicable accounting standards.

1.2 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.

1.3 Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the Statement of financial activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donated services or facilities, which comprise donated services, are included in income at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable No income is recognised where there is no financial cost borne by a third party.

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

Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable

1.4 Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregate all costs for allocation to activities. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular activities they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.

Governance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer is conditional, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are fulfilled, Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as a commitment, but not accrued as expenditure.

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

All assets costing more than £ 500 are capitalised.

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance

1.6 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of financial activities.

1.7 Programme related investment

Programme related investments are stated at the cost of investment.

2. VOLUNTARY INCOME
Donations
Grants
Voluntary Income
3. TRADING ACTIVITIES
Charity trading income
Charity trading income-Domestic
Net income from trading activities		 Unristricted
Funds
£
171563
0
171563
Unristricted
Funds
£
10047
10047		 Restricted
Funds
£
0
121475
121475
Restricted
Funds
£
0
0		 2025
Total
£
171563
121475
293038
2025
Total
£
10047
10047		 2024
Total
£
132939
124498
257437
2024
Total
£
68143
68143

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DIALOGUE SOCIETY

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

4. INVESTMENT INCOME
Unristricted
Funds
£
Rental Income
5. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE
Unristricted
Funds
£
Charitable Activities
22194
6. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
Unristricted
Funds
£
Other incoming resources
14
7. EXPENDITURE BY CHARITABLE ACTIVITY
SUMMARY BY FUND TYPE
Unristricted
Funds
£
Investment Income
0
Charitable Activities
183342
183342
SUMMARY BY EXPENDITURE TYPE
Staff
Costs
£
Investment Income
0
Charitable Activities
128879
128879		 Restricted
2025
Funds
Total
£
£
0
0
ACTIVITIES
Restricted
2025
Funds
Total
£
£
0
22194
Restricted
2025
Funds
Total
£
£
0
14
Restricted
2025
Funds
Total
£
£
0
0
107998
291340
107998
291340
Other
2025
Costs
Total
£
£
0
0
162461
291340
162461
291340		 2024
Total
£
0
2024
Total
£
0
2024
Total
£
72
2024
Total
£
0
301653
301653
2024
Total
£
0
309875
309875

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

8. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Governance- Accountants fees
1550
Governance - Premises costs for head office
4237
Governance - telephone
136
Governance expense - computer expenses
301
Governance expense - wages and salaries
5320
Governance expense - NI
3731
Governance - depreciation - tangible fixed assets
500
15775
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9. OTHER RESOURCES EXPENDED
Unrestricted
Funds
£
Loss((profit) on disposal of fixed asset
0
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10. DIRECT COSTS
Basis of Unrestricted
All Charitable activities
Allocation
Funds
£
Charitable Contributions/Purchases
Direct
3626
Cleaning
Direct
Staff training and welfare
Direct
143
Premises
Direct
38140
Insurance
Direct
668
Books and magazine
Direct
Other legal an prof
Direct
170
Equipment hire
Direct
1246
Printing, Postage and Stationary
Direct
359
Motor expenses
Direct
1499
Office / admin expenses
Direct
1374
Telephone and internet
Direct
1227
Travel and substance
Direct
5679
Exchange differences
Direct
50
Bank Charges
Direct
222
Interest
Direct
201
Consultancy fees
Direct
1055
Subscriptions
Direct
1139
Donation
Direct
90
Miscellaneous
Direct
1988
Advertising
Direct
800
Paypal/ebay fees
Direct
1208
Software
Direct
2716
Wages and salaries
Direct
36879
Pension
Direct
1436
Accommodation
Direct
28234
Courier
Direct
3410
Editing
Direct
2110
Equipment expensed
Direct
4747
Service charges
Direct
6664
Meeting and event expenses
Direct
36262
183342
====		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
1550
4237
136
301
5320
3731
500		 Restricted
Funds
£
0
0
0
0
9000
5000
0
14000
====
Restricted
Funds
£
0
====
Restricted
Funds
£
5000
2023
400
5000
3575
92000
107998
====		 2025
Total
£
1550
4237
136
301
14320
8731
500		 2024
Total
£
1450
4624
226
87
9409
5390
500
15775
====
Unrestricted
Funds
£		 29775
====
2025
Total
£		 21686
====
2024
Total
£
0
====
2025
Total
£
8626
0
2166
38140
668
0
170
1246
359
1499
1374
1227
6079
50
222
201
6055
1139
90
1988
4375
1208
2716
128879
1436
28234
3410
2110
4747
6664
36262		 0
====
2024
Total
£
91478
206
5696
41624
446
0
1900
1997
1212
959
3422
2032
1798
6
959
0
22591
1858
171
167
6279
2840
786
84679
1464
2214
125
3227
3890
101
17526
183342
====		 291340
====		 301653
====

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

11. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY EXPENDITURE TYPE

Staff Costs
Depreciation
Other Costs
2025
£
£
£
£
Investment Income
0
0
0
0
Charitable Activities
128879
0
162461
291340
Charitable activities
128879
0
162461
291340
Governance
23051
500
6224
29775
Loss on disposal of fixed assets
0
0
0
0
151930
500
168685
321115
12. ANALYSIS OF RESOURCES EXPENDED BY ACTIVITIES
Activities undertaken
Total
Directly
Support Costs
2025
£
£
£
Investment Income
0
0
0
Charitable Activities
291340
29775
321115
Total
291340
29775
321115		 2025
£
0
291340		 2024
£
0
309875
291340 309875
29775
0		 21686
0
321115 331561
Total
2024
£
0
128686
321115 128686

13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES

This is stated after charging:

13. NET INCOMING RESOURCES
This is stated after charging:
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets: owned by charity 500 500
Auditor's remuneration 0 0
Governance Accountant fees 1550 1450

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2024 -£NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2024 -£NIL).

During the year, no Trustees received any reimbursement of expenses (2024 -£NIL).

14. STAFF COSTS

Staff costs were as follows:

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:		 2025
£
143199
10167
153366
2025
No.
9		 2024
£
94088
6854
100942
2024
No.
8

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

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

15. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Land & Fixtures & Motor
Buildings Fittings Vehicles TOTAL
Cost £
At 01.04.2024 0 31182 0 31182
Additions 0 0 0
At 31.03.2025 0 31182 31182
Depreciation
At 01.04.2024 0 11300 0 11300
charge for period 0 500 500
At 31.03.2025 0 11800 0 11800
Net book values
At 31.03.2025 0 19382 0 19382
At 31.03.2024 0 19882 0 19882

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

16. DEBTORS

EBTORS
2025 2024
£ £
Due after more than one year
Other Debtors 0 0
Due within one year
Trade debtors 7413
Other debtors 16621 22572
24034 22572

17. CREDITORS: Amount falling due within one year

2025
£
Bank loans and Overdraft
0
Trade creditors
7261
Other taxation and social security
23037
Other creditors
3973
Accruals and deferred income
0
34271		 2024
£
0
0
11640
7554
0
19194

18. CREDITORS: Amount falling due after one year

Bank loans
Other creditors		 2025
£
6018
0
6018		 2024
£
10397
0
10397

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

19. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT

There is no prior year adjsutment this year

20. STATEMENT OF FUNDS

Designated Funds
General Funds
General Funds-all funds
Total Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
Restricted funds-all funds
Total of funds
SUMMARY OF FUNDS
General Funds
Restricted funds		 Brought
Forward
£
70958
70958
523
71481
Restated
Brought
Forward
£
70958
523
71481		 Incoming
Resources
£
203818
203818
121475
325293
Incoming
Resources
£
203818
121475
325293		 Resources
Expended
£
(199117)
(199117)
(121998)
(321115)
Resources
Expended
£
(199117)
(121998)
(321115)		 Transfers
In/Out
£
0		 Carried
Forward
£
75659
0 75659
0 0
0 75659
Transfers
In/Out
£
0
0		 Carried
Forward
£
75659
0
0 75659

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

22. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Tangible fixed assets
Debtors due after more than 1 year
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
2024
£
£
£
£
19382
0
19382
19382
0
0
0
0
96566
0
96566
81190
(34271)
0
(34271)
(19194)
-6018
0
-6018
-10397
75659
0
75659
70981

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

There was not any related party transaction with any of the trustees this year and last year.

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