REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06031636 {England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1119538
Lof the Trustees
Unaudit d Financial
t.a￿t ments for the Year Ended 3
cember 202
sistance DoL(uiJ
Jon DawsDn and Company
Unit C17 Kestrel Business Centre
Colwick Industrial Estate
Nottingham
NG4 2JR

Assistance Do
UK
Contents of the Financial Statements
for th8 Year Ended 31 December 2023
Page
Report of the Trustees
Statement of Trustees, Responsibilities
Independent Examinerfs Report
Slalemenl of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
10 to 16
Detailed Statemenl of Financial Activities
17 to 18

Assistance Do
UK
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present
their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The
trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Assistance Dogs UK'S main objective is to seek to advance the education of the public and service
providers about assistance dogs, and the rights of people who rely on them.
This is done through the following activities.. encouraging the exchange of ideas and best practice
amongst its members, raising awareness amongst the general public, and promoting behavioural and
legislative changes lo ensure the freedom, independence and rights of people who rely on assistance
dogs as well as advocating for the welfare of dogs.
Charitable objectives
The relief of disabled people through seeking lo improve access for people who depend on assistance
dogs in public places such as, but wilhoul limitation, supemiarkels, restaurants and on public transport
and which might not otherwise be accessiblg to them.
To advance the education of the public ￿gardIng the needs and rights of disabled people who depend
on assistan￿ dogs in public pla￿S., and
To promote and organise co-operation in the furtherance of such purposes between accredited
assistance dog organisalions.
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Assistance Do
UK
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Achievements and performance
2023 was a year of significant growth and development for ADUK, both in tertns of our team and our
membership. We were pleased to welcome a Learning and Education Coordinator, who has proved to
be invaluable in advancing our external and internal educational inilialives. In addition. our
Development Manager became the Charity's Executive Director.
We also 8trer)gthened our governance by recruiting Pat Stafford as the independent Chair of Trustees
and electing two new Trustees, Ed Bracher and Garry Botterill, whose expertise proved to be
invaluable as we moved into 2024.
Our membership base continued lo expand, wlth Darwin Dogs and Dogs fi)r Aulism joining as full
Members, and Hypo Hounds and Helpful Hounds coming on board as Candidate organisations.
To beller support our operations, we transitioned lo CAF Bank for online bar)king and became a direct
employer, which has allowed us to streamline our administrative processes. Additionally. we appointed
an IT support company, a payroll company, and a bookkeeper lo ensure that we have the infrastructure
in place to support our growing organisalion.
During 2023, we launched several key initiatives that have further 8Stablished us as new leader in the
sector. Notable achievements include.. the launch of the "What is an Assistance Dog animation, which
was very well received and generated positive engagement." The introduced our new Quick Guides,
which have been instrumental in providing clear and accessible information to a wide audience, as well
as being useful to members.
We also delivered a suc￿Ssful Knowledge Sharing Programme, which has now become the
cornerstone of our commitment lo fostering collaboration and learning within the sector. This program
was complemented by Ihe18unch of the Outcomes Framework Project, a significant slep forward in our
members efforts to measure their work, and enhan￿ the impact of ADUKS work.
We delivered training to a wide range of service providers, using our new animation. and partnered with
national brands and organisations as well as a range of large healthcare providers.
Our advocacy efforts also increased during 2023, as we attended government round tsbles and
Submitted consultation responses on behalf of and in partnership with our members. These activities
have helped lo build and strengthen relationships with key service providers and decision-makers,
furthering our influence in the sector.
Additionally, we established and facilitated an increasing range of both external and internal Working
Groups bringing a range of experts together to tackle issues and topics such as access, welfare and
research.
Finally, our team handled an impressive 1,750 enquiries during 2023. This level of engagement
underscores the importance and reach of our work, and we remairn committed lo supporting all those
who rely on our expertise and services.
In conclusion, 2023 was a year of substantial progress for ADUK. We have strengthened our team,
expanded our membership, and launched initiatives that have significanuy advanced our mission. As
we look ahead, we are confident that we will continue lo build on these successes and make an even
greater impact in 2024.
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Assistance Do
UK
R ort of the Trustees
forthe Year Ended 31 December 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Public benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 10
have due regard lo the Charity Commission's gener81 guidance on public benefit.
Assistance Dogs UK is 8 voluntary coalition of assistance dog charities that work together lo promote the
freedom, independence, and rights of people with assistance dogs across the UK
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Assistsnce Dogs UK'S income comprises legacies and donations from members of the public and trusts
who wish to support the work of the charity and its membership. The Charity did not actively fundraise in
2023.
In 2023 ADUK received a grant of £47,000 from a benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous. The
grant will be used lo finance the Common Outcomes Framework Project.
The charitvs, income for the year lolalled £279,672 12022 £143,942) with £229,905 {2022'. £136.681)
derived from donations and legacies. Expenditure in respect of restricted funds amounted to £10,755
12022 £nill with unrestricted expenditure amounting to £92,12612022 £114,875.)
Al 31 December 2022 the charity's funds stood at..
Unrestricted.. £715,735 (2022 £575,189)
RestTlCted.' £36.24512022 £nill
Investment policy and objectives
The trustees have the power to invest the unrestricted resources of Ihe charity in appropriate
investments.
Reserves policy
As the Charity carries out no proactive fundraising, it is the policy of Assistance Dogs UK to maintain a
level of free reserves sufficient to cover approximately 3 years of core running costs.
As ADUK enters into a new strategic phase, it will be reviewing the financial stability of the charity, and
its ability to financially plan in order to reduce the reserves levels.
As part of this effort in 2024 ADUK will be launching a grants programme. This will allow members lo
further the charity's objects by applying for funding from ADUK for relevant projects and developments
FUTURE PLANS
The growing demand for assistance dogs makes it ever more important for ADUK lo support its
members lo thrive, grow and increase their impact. It also is essential that the market place and public
confusion around the definitions and rights of assistance dogs is resolved, and that ADUK plays a
prominent role on behalf of its members in establishing the best environment within which their
partnerships can thrive.
In 2024 ADUK plans to recruit two new members of staff, an ADUK Ambassador Coordinator and a
Policy and Campaigns Manager. ADUK will utilize its increased capacity lo better advocate for standard
based approaches to the training and welfare of assistance dogs and increase its external training in
order to improve ease of access for people who rely on highly trained assistance dog.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by ils goveming document, a deed of trust, and conslilules a limited company,
limited by guarantee. as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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Assistance Do
UK
Re
ort of the Trustees
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
06031536 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1119538
Registered offlce
The Grange
Wycombe Road
Saunderton
PrIn￿S Risborough
Buckinghamshire
HP27 9NS
Trustees
P Stafford lappoinled 18.10.231
E Bracher lappoinled 19.4.231
G Bollerill (appointed 19.4.231
L J Flynn
S Soulhcott
T Slafford
C M Guest
M E Jennings {resigned 18.8.23)
P Gorbing (resigned 28.4.23}
N Martin Iresign8d 17.1.23)
R Howson
Independent Examiner
Jon Dawson and Company
Unit C17 Kestrel Business Centre
Colwick Incjustrial Estate
Nottingham
NG4 2JR
Approved by order of the board of trustees on
and signed on ils behalf by..
P Slafford- Chair of Trust
es
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Assistance Do
UK
Statement of Trustees, Res
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
The trustees (who are also the directors of Assistance Dogs IUKI for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accountlng 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 the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that
period. In preparing those financial slatemenls, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consislenlly.,
observe the mglhods and principles in the Charity SORP.,
make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent-,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it 15 inappropriate to presume that
the charitable company will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable
accuracy al any time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them lo ensure that
the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitsble company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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Inde
endent Examinerfs Re
Assistance Do
UK
rt to the Trustees of
Indopendent examiner's report to thg trustees of Assistance Dogs (UK} {'the Compan￿)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 December 2023.
Responsibilltles and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company {and also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in 8ccordanc8 with the requirements of the Companies
Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l.
Having sab'sfied myself that the accounts of the Company 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 flhe 2011 Acl'l. In carrying
out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section
145151 (bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed
body. I can confirm that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am a member of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
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..
accounting records wer8 not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006
Act., or
the accounts do not accord with those records., or
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
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the
Slalement 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 IFRS 10211.
I have no concerns and have corne across no other matters in connection with th8 examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the aC￿unt$ to be
reached.
JP6
Jonathan Neil Dawson FCA
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
Jon Dawson and Company
Unit C17 Kestrel Business Cent
Colwick Industrial Eslale
Nottingham
NG4 2JR
Date..
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Assistance Do
UK
Statement of Financial Activities
forthe Year Ended 31 December 2
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Total
funds
Year Ended
31.12.23
Total
funds
Unrestricted Reslricled
fund
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
229.905
229,905
136,681
Charitable activities
Advancing education about assistan￿ dogs
and the rights of people who rely on them
47,000
47,000
Other trading activities
Investment income
6,753
508
9,246
9,246
Total
239,151
47,000
286,151
143.942
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Advancing education about assistance dogs
and the rights of people who rely on them
92,126
10,755
102,881
114,875
NET INCOME
147,025
36,245
183,270
29,067
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
575,189
575,189
546.122
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
722,214
36,245
758,459
575.189
The notes form part of these finanaal statements
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Assistance Do
UK
Balance Sheet
31 December 2023
31.12.23 31.12.22
Total
Total
funds
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fund
fund
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
1.699
1,699
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
10
9,877
718,998
9,877
755,243
96,667
511.830
36,245
728,875
36,245
765,120
608,497
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
18.3601
18,3601
133,3081
NET CURRENT ASSErs
720,515
36,245
756,760
575,189
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
722,214
36,245
758,459
575,189
NET ASSETS
722,214
36,245
758,459
575,189
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
12
722,214
575.189
TOTAL FUNDS
758,459
575,189
The charitable company is enlilled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act
2006 for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial slalements for the year
ended 31 DeTrmber 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
{a)
ensuring that the charitable Gompany keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386
and 387 ofthe Companies Act 2006 and
preparing firbancial slalements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charitable company as al the end of each financial year and of ils surplus or deficit for each
financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise
comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far
as applicable to the charitable company.
Ib)
The notes fomi part of these financial statements
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Assistance Do
UK
Balance Sheet - continued
31 December 2023
These financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
harilable companies subject lo the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on
and were signed on its behalf by..
P Stafford - Chair of
stegs
The notes form part of these financial slalements
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Assistance Do
UK
Notes lo the Finan
ial Statements
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The firnancial statements of the charttable company, which is a public benefit enlily under FRS
102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
l in¢ome is recognised when the charity has entitlement lo the resources, it is probable Ih8t thal
the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured
with reasonable reliability.
Donations are reo)gnised when the charity has confirmation of the amount and the settlement
date. Vvhen a donation has been pledged but not received by the charity the amount is accrued
where the receipt of the donation is considered to be probable.
Grants receivable is recognised at their fair value when there is a reasonable assurance that the
grant will be received and the charity will comply with the relevant conditions.
Legacies are included as income when the charity is entitled lo the income, when the amount of
the legacy can be measured reliably and when it is probable that the legacy will be paid to the
charity. Entitlement to legacy income is taken as the earfier of..
The date on which the charity is aware that a distribution will be made
Or
The date on which the legacy is re￿iVed
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 al the year end date are noted as a
commitment but not accrued as expenditure.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its
estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
25Yo on reducing balance
Taxatlon
The charity is exempl from corporation lax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unreslricled funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of
the trustees.
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Notes lo the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES- contlnued
Fund accounting
Reslricled 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
reslricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Pension costs and other post4etirernent benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable
to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Slalement of Financial Activities
in the period to which they relale.
Going concem
The Iruslees have assessed whether the use of the going concern assumption is appropriate 8$
the basis for the preparation of these financial slatemenls. The trustees have made their
assessment in respect of a period of more than one year from the date of approval of the financial
statements.
The trustees have concluded that there are no material uncertainties or threats that may cast
significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concem. The trustees consider
that the charity will continue to have sufticienl resources lo meet its li8bilities as they fall due.
Accordingly. the Iruslees consider that il is appropriate for the financial statements to be prepared
on the going concern basis
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Donations
Legacies
58,972
170,933
17,120
119,561
229,905
136,681
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Period
1.2.21
lo
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Subscription income
6,753
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UK
Notes lo the Financial Statements-
for the Year Ended 31 Decemb r 2023
linued
INVESTMENT INCOME
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Deposit account interest
9,246
508
NET INCOMEI{EXPENDITUREI
Net incornellexpendilurel is slated after chargingllcredilingl..
Period
1.2.21
lo
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Deprecialion - owned assets
567
TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No remuneration was paid lo any of the trustees in the year gnded 31 December 2023, or in the year
ended 31 December 2022.
Expenses reimbursed lo 4 trustees12022 6} amounted lo £42712022 £4831.
Trustees. expenses
Period
1.2.21
Year Ended
31.12.23
31.12.22
Trustees, expenses
2,733
790
STAFF COSTS
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs
65,275
2,134
67,409
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
STAFF COSTS - continued
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows..
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Management
During the year ended 31 March 2023 there were no employees whose remuneration exceeded
£60,00012022 none).
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
fund
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
136,681
Other trading activities
Investment income
6,753
508
Totsl
143.942
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Advancing education about assistance
dogs and the rights of people who rely on
them
114,875
NET INCOME
29,067
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
546,122
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
575,189
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Notes to the Financial Statem nts - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fttlings
COST
Additions
2,266
DEPRECIATION
Charge for year
567
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 December 2023
1,699
At 31 December 2022
10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Legacies receivable
Prepayments
192
5,334
93,066
3,601
4,351
9,877
96,667
11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.12.23
31.12.22
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors
Amounts due to member organisalions
Accruals and deferred income
2,346
463
18,639
14,669
5,551
33,308
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Notes lo the Financial Statements - c
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
tinued
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nel
movement
in funds
At
31.12.23
Al 1.1.23
Unrestricted funds
General fund
575,189
147,025
722.214
Restricted funds
Common Outcome Framework
36,245
36,245
TOTAL FUNDS
575,189
183,270
758,459
Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
239,151
(92,126)
147,025
Restricted funds
Common Outcome Framework
47,000
110,755)
36,245
TOTAL FUNDS
286,151
102,881)
183.270
Comparatlves for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Al
31.12.22
At 1.2.21
Unrestricted funds
General fund
546,122
29,067
575,189
TOTAL FUNDS
546,122
29,067
575 189
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UK
Notes lo the Financial Slalements - continued
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
12.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
143,942
1114,8751
29.067
TOTAL FUNDS
143,942
114,8751
29.067
13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party Iransaclions for the year ended 31 December 2023.
At 31 December 2022 £18,639 was due by the charity to another charity with whom Assistance
Dogs UK had common trustee8
14. MEMBERS LIABILITY
The charitable company has no share capital and is limited by guarantee.
Each member of the company undertakes lo contribute a sum, not exceeding £10 towards the
liabilities of the company, in the event of il being wound up
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UK
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Period
1.2.21
to
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Legacies
58.972
170,933
17,120
119,561
229,905
136,681
Other tradlng activities
Subscription income
6.753
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
9,246
508
Charitable activities
Grants receivable
47.000
Total incoming resource5
286.151
143,942
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activlties
Web-site and video costs
Donations to member oryanisations
1,360
109,815
1,360
109,815
Support Costs
Management
Trustees, expenses
Salaries
Pensions
Insurance
Legal fees
Independent examiner's fees
2,733
65,275
2,134
949
790
870
1,800
1,500
72,591
5,060
Finance
Bank charges
Carried forward
60
60
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Detailed St8temenl of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
Period
1.2.21
lo
31.12.22
Year Ended
31.12.23
Finance
Brought forward
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
60
567
627
Information technology
Computer costs
Consultancy costs
4,625
1,756
6,381
Human resources
Consultancy fees
Training costs
Recruitment costs
6,479
3,600
7,166
17,245
Other
Sundries
Common Outcome Framework Costs
Subscriptions
Telephone
708
3,445
402
122
4,677
Total resources expended
102,881
114875
Net income
183,270
29,067
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