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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST (A company limited by guarantee)

REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025

Charity Number 1117855 Company Number 5562737

NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

Contents Page
Trustees annual report 1 to 4
Independent examiners report 5
Statement of Financial Activities (including 6
income and expenditure account)
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 to 15

North East Maritime Trust (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT (including Director’s report) For the year ended 30 September 2025

The trustees are pleased to present their annual trustees’ report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a trustees’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective October 2019)

1. Objectives and Activities

Aims of the Charity

The primary aims of the Trust are.

To educate the public in relation to the maritime heritage and culture within the UK, principally within the north east of England.

To encourage and facilitate the conversion, building (where appropriate), restoration, repair and update of historic vessels and general maritime craft including artefacts of all kinds for public display.

Objectives, strategies and activities for the year

The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance relating to public benefit in decision making during the financial year.

To enhance public benefit the Trust has engaged with other likeminded organisations for regional events including escorting both the S/S Hestmanden (Shetland Bus) and Zawisza Czarny on their visits to Newcastle, Blyth VE Day celebrations, Bridlington Coble festival, Blessing of the Fleet at North Shields fish quay and Remembrance Day parade. These attendances have provided ample opportunities for training of members and the general public. When appropriate and in consideration of health and safety guidance, the public are encouraged to visit the historical artefact displays and are given supervised access to the workshops and its vessels for education and interest purposes.

All activities of the Trust are carried out on a voluntary basis. Volunteers are currently involved in various projects within the workshop, management of fund raising, activities and accounts.

2. Achievements and Performance

The ongoing operations of the Trust continue with the annual docking and refurbishment of the Henry Frederick Swann maintaining the vessel in a seaworthy condition in order to attend historic events. A collaboration with the South Shields Sea Cadets has seen the Trust undertake to build two rowing boats to replace the current boats that are used for training purposes and competition.

During the financial year, while continuing with its core objectives outlined above, the Trust has made significant progress in its primary objective relating to education. This includes cooperation with local schools, college and university sectors. A project with the University of Sunderland culminating with an exhibition of art and photography along with a musical performance to celebrate the relaunch of the Henry Frederick Swan lifeboat.

A photo exhibition featuring the work of NEMT was displayed at Wallsend Library entitled SeaScape.

The Trust secured funding from the Sir John Knott Trust, over a three-year period, for assistance in the costs associated with the Trust.

The flat in Dinsdale Road continues to be a reliable source of income with continuous occupation through the year.

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North East Maritime Trust (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT (including Director’s report) For the year ended 30 September 2025

3. Financial review

Review of the year

The results for the year and the company's financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements.

During the year the Charity had income of £30,119 (2024: £36,197) of which £nil was restricted (2024: £16,346) and expenditure of £36,115 (2024: £26,182) of which £4,290 was restricted (2024: £5,088). There was an operating deficit of £5,996 (2024: surplus of £10,015) of which a deficit of £4,290 was restricted (2024: surplus of £11,258).

At 30 September 2025 the Charity had net assets of £163,206 (2024: £169,202) of which £6,968 was restricted (2024: £11,258).

Reserves policy/Going concern

The Trustees consider the level of reserves, £156,238 (2024: £157,944), prudent for the Charity at this time taking into account potential liabilities in the event that the charity ceased. Our Reserves Policy is reviewed annually.

It is the policy of the Trust that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the Trust’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised.

Risk Management

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the management of the risks to which the Charity is exposed. The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Trust is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

The Board of Trustees reviews the risks at regular meetings throughout the year and are satisfied that the major risks identified have been adequately mitigated. It is recognised that this approach can only provide reasonable but not absolute assurance that major risks have been adequately managed.

4. Plans for future periods

Agreement has been reached with Hartlepool Museum regarding the restoration of the Friarage, a 32ft coble, this is awaiting the finalisation of suitable funding, subject to inspection reports on condition. Collaboration with Northumbria Fisheries Trust resulted in the coble Golden Gleam being refurbished in the workshop.

The trust was donated a Maxwell Cutter, partially built by IBTC of Lowestoft, bought for a nominal sum by South Shields Sea Cadets. This will be completed as a future project.

Discussions are underway with South Tyneside Council regarding the use of Dock 3 at Holborn upon completion of building works along with the development of a Historic Quayside.

Improvement of website and social media is ongoing to further the awareness of the Trust with the general public and local schools to expand the educational experience to the community.

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North East Maritime Trust (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT (including Director’s report) For the year ended 30 September 2025

5. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors

Registered charity name North East Maritime Trust Charity number 1117855 Company registration number 05562737 Registered office Fishermens Workshop

Fishermens Workshop 2-3 Wapping Street South Shields Tyne And Wear NE33 1LQ

Trustees and Members of the Board

Mr A Renwick (Trustee) Mr D K Lund (Trustee) Dr S Griffiths (Trustee) Mr G McCallum (appointed 29 March 2025) Mr T Office (appointed November 2024) Mr M Cunningham (appointed 29 March 2025)

Independent Examiner Doug Maltman FMAAT

Connected Voice Business Services One Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX Bankers Lloyds Bank

6. Structure, governance and management

Governing Document

The organisation is a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. The Company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the Charitable Company and is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of a winding up any member (who is a director) undertakes to contribute to the payment of liabilities, such amount as may be required not exceeding the total of £1.

Recruitment and Appointment of the Board

The Directors of the Company are also Trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are also its members. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association, at the Annual General Meeting one-third of the Directors, who are subject to retirement by rotation, shall retire. Retiring Directors can be re-appointed at the Annual General Meeting.

Trustees are selected on the basis of specialist skills and commitment to the objectives and aims of the organisation.

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North East Maritime Trust (A company limited by guarantee)

TRUSTEE ANNUAL REPORT (including Director’s report) For the year ended 30 September 2025

Board Induction and Training

New Board Members are introduced to the work of the organisation and informed of their legal roles and responsibilities at an induction meeting. The induction and training programme for new Board Members includes:

7. Statement of Trustee Responsibilities

The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

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

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that 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.

Approved by the Board on 06.12.2025 and signed on their behalf by:

Mr D K Lund (Trustee)

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

For the year ended 30 September 2025

I report on the financial statements of North East Maritime Trust for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2022 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

I 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.

Doug Maltman FMAAT Fellow Member of the Association of Accountancy Technicians Connected Voice Business Services One Strawberry Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4BX

Date: 19.01.2026

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

(INCLUDING SUMMARY INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

For the year ended 30 September 2025

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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 6 16,038 - 16,038 8,855
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts 7 8,000 - 8,000 21,873
Other trading activities 8 6,081 - 6,081 5,469
Total income 30,119 - 30,119 36,197
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Operation of the charity 9 31,825 4,290 36,115 26,182
Total expenditure 31,825 4,290 36,115 26,182
Net income/(expenditure) and net
( 1,706 ) ( 4,290 ) ( 5,996 ) 10,015
movement of funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 157,944 11,258 169,202 159,187
Total funds carried forward 156,238 6,968 163,206 169,202
Notes
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities

The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Charity Number 1117855 Company Number 5562737

NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET

As at 30 September 2025

Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Total fixed assets
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
16
Total current assets
Creditors:amounts falling due within
one year
17
Net current assets
Creditors:amounts falling due after
one year
18
Net current assets
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
Restricted income funds
Total funds
Notes		 £
30,186
30,186
( 3,881 )
( 4,800 )		 Total
2025
£
12,723
128,978
141,701
( 3,881 )
25,386
163,206
156,238
6,968
163,206		 £
29,299
29,299
( 4,861 )
-		 Total
2024
£
15,786
128,978
144,764
( 4,861 )
29,299
169,202
157,944
11,258
169,202

The company was entitled to an exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with the respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts.

These financial statements were approved by the Board on:

06.12.2025

and are signed on its behalf by: Mr D K Lund Trustee

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

1 Accounting Policies

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

2 Basis of accounting

2.1 Basis of preparation

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts 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) (effective October 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2022.

North East Maritime Trust meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

2.2 Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis

The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £156,238 and has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.

3 Income

3.1 Recognition of income

Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

3.2 Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.

3.3 Grants and donations

Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.

Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.

3.4 Volunteer help

The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

3.5 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 bank.

3.6 Income from membership subscriptions

Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in donations and legacies.

Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as income from charitable activities.

3.7 Investment gains and losses

This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

3.8 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the

4 Expenditure and liabilities

4.1 Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised when it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.

4.2 Charitable activities

Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of work and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.

4.3 Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

4.4 Irrecoverable VAT

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

4.5 Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

4.6 Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

5 Assets

5.1 Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity

Individual fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis, the charity does not currently have any tangible fixed

Lifeboat 20% Straight line Plant and Machinery 20% Reducing balance Fixtures and fittings 20% Reducing balance

5.2 Investments

Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are valued initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.

Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments.

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

Analysis of income
6
Donations and legacies
7
Charitable activities
Income from grants
8
Other trading activities
Sir James Knott trust
Barbour Foundation
Sea Cadets - Kernic
Rental income
Donations and gifts
Membership subscriptions
Other		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
11,861
977
3,200
16,038
8,000
-
-
8,000
6,081
6,081		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total
2025
£
11,861
977
3,200
16,038
8,000
-
-
8,000
6,081
6,081		 Total
2024
£
3,882
697
4,276
8,855
5,527
6,000
10,346
21,873
5,469
5,469

Income was £30,119 (2024: £36,197) of which £30,119 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £19,851) and £0 was restricted (2024: £16,346)

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

9 Charitable activities
Direct costs
Support costs
Governance costs
Rent
Heat and light
Insurance
Postage & carriage
Office equipment costs
Independent examiner's fees for reporting on
the accounts
Repairs and renewals
Depreciation
Other expenditure
AGM costs
Bank charges
Professional fees
Charitable expenditure		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
4,356
990
695
4,336
323
466
8,815
3,063
113
552
7,674
420
22
31,825		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,290
-
-
-
-
-
-
4,290		 Total
2025
£
4,356
990
695
4,336
323
466
13,105
3,063
113
552
7,674
420
22
36,115		 Total
2024
£
4,627
4,624
1,069
3,908
-
398
7,542
3,062
159
-
433
360
-
26,182

Expenditure on charitable activities was £36,115 (2024: £26,182) of which £31,825 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £21,094) and £4,290 was restricted (2024: £5,088)

10 Fees for examination of the accounts

Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts 2025
£
420
420		 2024
£
360
360

11 Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel

The charity currently does not employ staff.

The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £0.

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

12 Transactions with trustees

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.

Trustees' expenses

No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.

Transaction(s) with related parties

There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.

13 Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.

14 Tangible fixed assets
Cost
Balance brought forward
Additions
Disposals
Balance carried forward
Depreciation
Balance brought forward
Depreciation charge for year
Disposals
Balance carried forward
Net book value
Brought forward
Carried forward		 Life Boat
£
5,299
-
-
5,299
754
252
-
1,006
4,545
4,293		 Plant
and
machinery
£
46,227
-
-
46,227
38,660
1,892
-
40,552
7,567
5,675		 Fixtures
and
fittings
£
9,817
-
-
9,817
6,143
919
-
7,062
3,674
2,755		 Total
£
61,343
-
-
61,343
45,557
3,063
-
48,620
15,786
12,723

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

15 Fixed asset investments

Carrying (fair) value at the beginning of period
Additions to investments during period
Disposals at carrying value
Less impairments
Transfer in/(out) in the period
Net gain/(loss) on revaluation
Carrying (fair) value at end of year		 Listed
Investment
£
128,978
-
-
-
-
-
128,978

The investment property was a legacy bequest from the late Mr Gordon F Brown. NEMT is retaining and maintaining the property that is 111 Dinsdale Road in accordance with the late Mr Gordon F Brown's instructions.

16 Cash at bank and in hand

Cash at bank
Cash in hand		 2025
£
30,186
-
30,186		 2024
£
29,292
7
29,299

17 Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)

Other creditors
Loan repayments
Independent examination of the accounts
Accruals		 2025
£
2,501
420
960
3,881		 2024
£
4,501
360
-
4,861

18 Creditors and accruals (payable after 1 year)

Loan 2025
£
4,800
4,800		 2024
£
-
-

19 Events after the end of the reporting period

No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.

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NORTH EAST MARITIME TRUST

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 September 2025

20 Analysis of charitable funds

Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
General unrestricted fund
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
157,944
157,944		 Incoming
resources
£
30,119
30,119		 Resources
expended
£
( 31,825 )
( 31,825 )		 Transfers
£
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
156,238
156,238

Purpose of unrestricted funds

General unrestricted fund The 'free reserves' of the charity

Analysis of movement in restricted funds

Restricted funds
Barbour Foundation
Sea Cadets - Kernic
Totals		 Fund
balances
brought
forward
£
1,500
9,758
11,258		 Incoming
resources
£
-
-
-		 Resources
expended
£
( 1,403 )
( 2,887 )
( 4,290 )		 Transfers
£
-
-
-		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
97
6,871
6,968

Purpose of restricted funds

Restricted funds represent income resources used for a specific purpose within the charity as identified by the donor.

Barbour Foundation

Barbour Foundation Tool shed and tools. Sea Cadets - Kernic Boat construction.

21 Capital commitments

As at 30 September 2025, the charity had no capital commitments (2024 -£nil)

22 Analysis of net assets between funds

Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Cash at bank and in hand
Investments
Tangible fixed assets		 Unrestricted
Funds
£
12,723
128,978
23,218
( 8,681 )
156,238		 Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
6,968
-
6,968		 Total
2025
£
12,723
128,978
30,186
( 8,681 )
163,206		 Total
2024
£
15,786
128,978
29,299
( 4,861 )
169,202

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