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2025-05-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1129447 (England and Wales)

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

CONTENTS

Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers
Chair’s Statement
Trustees' report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Principal address 93 Alkham Road London N16 6XD Trustees Mrs G Wind MS MBACP, Chair Mrs L Monheit, Treasurer Mrs B Hochberg, Trustee Mrs Y Zwiebel, Trustee Mrs P Miller, Trustee Charity registration England and Wales 1129447 Independent Berish Hoffman FCA Examiner Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX

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CHAIR’S STATEMENT:

I take great pleasure in presenting the annual report of the trustees for the year ended 31 May 2025.

Every teen dreams of glorious horizons where the splendour of the sky descends to bless the beauty of the earth. But when murky clouds of deprivation, underachievement, marginalisation, illness or disability gather, the perfect storm begins brewing.

Welcome to Activiteens where such young people are heard and understood with lightning speed. Where the coldest realities cannot freeze the warm atmosphere. Where young people join hands to dance in the rain. Where the clouds part to reveal strength and fortitude.

We are so grateful to our devoted staff, who truly know which way the wind blows through lived experience. Whatever the weather they bring their own sunshine showering each beneficiary with care, trust and unconditional acceptance.

Ultimately, we express our admiration to our esteemed funders and supporters, for radiating positivity and restoring tranquillity so that young people can once again dream. It is because you believe in their innate strength that they have a firm resilience that no turbulence will overpower. Whatever they achieve , now and in their future, is a tribute to your warm benevolence. Even the winds of time will not blow away the impact you have made.

Please join us once again in anticipating a brighter forecast.

Gita Wind MS MBACP Chair

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2024

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity’s governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 ‘’The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’’ and the charities SORP “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)’’.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS:

Reference and administrative details are shown in the schedule of legal and administrative information on page 2 of these statements.

providing educational and vocational courses and programmes that boost success, increase their life-chances and improve their employability prospects.

OUR VISION:

To improve the lives of underprivileged and vulnerable young people from minority ethnic communities who are suffering from the effects of poverty, overcrowding, illness, disability, social-isolation or are at risk of becoming NEETs due to underachievement.

OUR MISSION:

To provide activities through which these young people can develop skills so that they can reach their maximum potential and grow into productive members of society.

OBJECTIVES & ACTIVITIES:

The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance outlined in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: Mrs G Wind MS MBACP Mrs L Monheit Mrs B Hochberg Mrs Y Zwiebel Mrs P Miller

RECRUITMENT, INDUCTION AND TRAINING

New trustees are recruited on the basis of their competence, specialist skills, and those who are able to promote the objectives of the Charity. The existing trustees will apply suitable induction and training procedures to any new trustee .

RISK MANAGEMENT

The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Both manual and automated checks are regularly invoked, particularly those relating to the operations and finance of the charity. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures mitigate the potential effects of any perceived risks.

SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION

Rigorous Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures are at the heart of everything we do. This ensures that the welfare of the young people in our care is never compromised.

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261
TEENS SUPPORTED 
SPORTS CLUB
SESSIONS

9
OUTDOOR TRIPS
492

MENTORING
SESSIONS
Achievements and Performance:
298
 390
PERFORMING ARTS
COOKERY &
SESSIONS
HEALTHY EATING
CLASSES

648
205
GROUP AND 1:1
VOCATIONAL 
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TRAINING SESSIONS
GCSE CLUB SESSIONS
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ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE

MENTORING SESSIONS

These sessions provided young people with consistent trusting relationships that boosted their selfesteem, improved academic performance and enhanced their emotional wellbeing. It empowered them to set and achieve goals, overcome barriers to success and motivated them to achieve in a safe, supportive environment giving them a push in the right direction.

HOMEWORK CLUB & TUTORING

Gila, diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, joined our GCSE club. Frequent school absences and poor support from home meant that although capable Gila wasn’t projected to achieve a 9-4 in her GCSEs. In her own words: "I didn’t think I even stood a chance, but the tutors proved to me that despite my limitations I could do it. I’m proud to say I did."

SPORTS & EXERCISE CLUBS

Supported by skilled and motivating coaches, our young people unleashed their true potential at our pulsating sports & exercise clubs confidently making significant progress whilst improving their teamwork and collaboration skills. This offered them dynamic recreational, social and physical opportunities while promoting fitness and fun.

Dream

COOKERY CLASSES

Cookery classes transformed the lifestyles of 81 disadvantaged young people who mastered the art of creating nutritious meals. ’’Wow! I never thought I’d get here. I’ve learnt that making supper on a budget doesn’t mean relying on unhealthy starches. Thanks to my cookery instructor for empowering me to cook healthy, tasty meals’’ a participant.

SOCIAL SKILLS SESSIONS

These engaging social skills groups played a vital role in nurturing the social development of 31 teens who have been struggling to make it on the social scene. In these encouraging and safe sessions, young people practiced and developed core communication, behavioural and social skills, nurturing new relationships and improving old ones.

IT COURSES

Our IT courses provided critical intervention for 83 young people experiencing digital poverty. Sessions provided individuals with extensive knowledge in fundamental tech skills, graphic design, marketing and content creation thus breaking down educational barriers and enhancing their employability and career prospects in today’s technology driven world.

Believe

FINANCIAL SAFETY

Weekly financial wellbeing sessions taught 46 beneficiaries about budgeting, savings, avoiding debt and financial planning. “It felt like poor finances was like quicksand, the more you tried to pull yourself out the deeper you sank. Yet I was so desperate to turn my life round. Thank you for showing me the way to manage finances sensibly.”

TALENT SHOW

The exceptional artistic skills of many aspiring individuals was celebrated by an enthusiastic and passionate audience of more than 750 at a local stadium in March 2025. Captivating the audience, the 187 young performers displayed their outstanding, newfound skills in an exclusive show of talent, flair and growth.

MUSIC CLUBS

At these vibrant music sessions, the shy became confident; the agitated exuded calm; the lonely felt included and new voices were heard. “Joining the music club was the best move I’ve ever made. This was a safe space where I could be creative, without feeling judged, enabling me to excel and surpass all expectations in my ABRSM Grade 2 exam.’’

Achieve

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FINANCIAL REVIEW AND TREASURER’S STATEMENT

We gratefully acknowledge the support of our longstanding funders whose continuous belief in our young people continues to expand their horizons and potential. A special thank you goes to Postcode Society Trust, Tottenham Grammar School Foundation, Sport England, UK Youth, The London Community Foundation, People’s Health Trust, London Borough of Hackney – through Hackney Giving, The Ian Maidens Charitable Trust, The Children’s Aid Committee, The Tin Henman Foundation, The Invesco Cares Foundation, Souter Charitable Trust, and The Oldhurst Trust. We also feel privileged to have been selected by a number of new funders including City Bridge Foundation, Portakabin LTD, Maurits Mulder Canter Charity, Travers Smith LLP, Austin and Hope Pilkington Trust, The Gledswood Charitable Trust and The Boshier Hinton Foundation. We look forward to earning your trust and building lasting relationships. We likewise express gratitude to our private and corporate donors for the notable donations they have made.

Your commitment to our cause continues to raise our aspirations.

The Charity received donations and grants totalling £143,775 during the year and carried out projects with total running expenditures of £140,303 . The results for the year are shown in the attached financial statements and the trustees are satisfied with its results.

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees aim towards building and maintaining reserves of at least four months’ worth of activity running costs and up to six months. At the year’s end the charity held free reserves of £46,986.

PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS

The facts are on the ground. Young people in Hackney have a notably higher rates of mental health conditions than nationally, with teenagers most heavily affected. This is due to higher levels of child poverty; greater prevalence of special education needs and disabilities and other social challenges. This explains the unprecedented demand for our services as financially strapped parents and overwhelmed school staff and welfare organisations struggle to provide early intervention to stem the rising tide.

It is with much appreciation that we acknowledge the funding we’ve received from City Bridge Trust that will allow us the privilege of transforming the lives of more such struggling teens through the provision of weekly mentoring sessions. We are confident that these sessions will grant them the gift of a trusting relationship with an adult who can promote their growth, and the support group sessions that will give them the inclusion and validation they crave. This project’s success is largely dependent on the professional development and motivation of the mentors and we’re committed to provide them with regular training, supervision and peer support, through refreshing termly retreats and constant support sessions. We know there may be cases of need for more intense intervention and we will ensure that such beneficiaries access appropriate therapeutic provision.

Simultaneously it is crucial that we continue inviting young people to socialise and develop their skills and talents within a warm space where they feel safe, valued and productive. Activiteens: the place where they have permission to dream , are encouraged to believe and are given the tools to achieve .

Mrs G Wind MS MBACP Chair Dated: 25 March 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACTIVITEENS

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Activiteens (the charity) for the year ended 31 May 2025.

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 that in any material respect:

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF

REPORT

As the trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charities Act 2011.

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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

Signed:

Berish Hoffman FCA

Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX

Date: 25 March 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Notes
2025
£
2025
£
INCOME FROM:
Donations and legacies
2
77,714
66,061
Total income
77,714
66,061
EXPENDITURE ON:
Raising funds
3
4,971
-
Charitable activities
4
69,474
65,858
Total expenditure
74,445
65,858
Net income and movement
in funds
3,269
203
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 June 2024
43,717
25,832
Fund balances at 31 May
2025
46,986
26,035
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
£
2024
£
2024
£
143,775
62,162
108,107
143,775
62,162
108,107
4,971
4,464
-
135,332
49,960
86,076
140,303
54,424
86,076
3,472
7,738
22,031
69,549
35,979
3,801
73,021
43,717
25,832
Total
funds
2024
£
170,269
170,269
4,464
136,036
140,500
29,769
39,780
69,549

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MAY 2025

Notes
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than
one year
11
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
12
Unrestricted funds
13
2025
£
£
3,240
78,884
82,124
(9,103)
73,021
-
73,021
26,035
46,986
73,021
2024
£
£
-
84,941
84,941
(8,753)
76,188
(6,639)
69,549
25,832
43,717
69,549
2024
£
£
-
84,941
84,941
(8,753)
76,188
(6,639)
69,549
25,832
43,717
69,549
69,549
25,832
43,717
69,549

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 25 March 2026.

Mrs G Wind MS MBACP Chair

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

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Charity information

Activiteens is a charity registered in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 93 Alkham Road, London, N16 6XD.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document,

the Charities Act 2011 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 1 January 2019)”. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

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

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.7 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.8 Employee Benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

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

2. Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
£
2025
£
Donations and Gifts
29,055
-

Grants
48,659
66,061
77,714
66,061
Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
£
2024
£
2024
£
29,055_62,162_
50
114,720
-
108,057
143,775_62,162_
108,107
Total
2024
£
62,212
108,057
170,269

3 Expenditure on raising funds

Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Publicity - 496
Staff costs 4,971 3,968
4,971 4,464
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 45,539 44,438
Other project costs 81,419 83,341
126,958 127,779
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support 5,974 5,847
Governance 2,400 2,410
135,332 136,036
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 69,474 49,960
Restricted funds 65,858 86,076
135,332 136,036

4. Expenditure on charitable activities

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2025

5. Support costs allocated to activities


Support costs allocated to activities
2025 2024
£ £
Office Expenses 1,155 139
Bank charges 55 87
Consultancy 750 1,840
Rent 3,510 3,136
Interest payable 259 412
Membership 245 233
Governance costs 2,400 2,410
8,374 8,257
Analysed between:
Charitable activities 8,374 8,257
Governance costs include amounts payable to the Independent Examiner
Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2025 2024
Number
Number
Part time staff 11 12
Employment costs 2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 50,510 48,406
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

6. Trustees

7. Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

8. Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

9. Debtors

Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Amounts falling due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income 3,240 -

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

10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank loans
Accruals
2025
£
6,672
2,431
9,103
2024
£
6,296
2,457
8,753

A Bounce Back Loan was taken by the charity to cover any projected loss of income expected due to Covid-19. Repayment of the loan is being enabled by donations that have been pledged.

11. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

2025 2024
Notes £ £
Bank loans -
6,639

12. Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following amounts held on trust for specific purposes relating to various projects operated by the charity.

Movement in funds

Balance at
1 June 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
1 June 2024
£
£
£
£
Healthy Eating & Living
(26)
52,521
(30,416)
22,078
Vocational and Educational Support
33
14,471
(11,996)
2,508
Recreation and Arts Clubs
3,844
31,705
(34,588)
961
Annual Talent Performance
(50)
50
-
-
Therapies and Mentoring
-
9,360
(9,076)
285
Trips and Retreats
-
-
-
-
3,801
108,107
(86,076)
25,832
Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
31 May 2025
£
£
£
13,852
(26,945)
8,985
2,000
(2,508)
2,000
31,994
(32,405)
550
-
-
-
16,215
(4,000)
12,500
2,000
-
2,000
66,061
(65,858)
26,035
Movement in funds
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Balance at
31 May 2025
£
£
£
13,852
(26,945)
8,985
2,000
(2,508)
2,000
31,994
(32,405)
550
-
-
-
16,215
(4,000)
12,500
2,000
-
2,000
66,061
(65,858)
26,035
26,035

13. Unrestricted funds

General fund
Previous year:
General fund
At 1 June
2024
£
43,717
At 1 June
2023
£
35,979
Incoming
resources
£
77,714
Incoming
resources
£
62,162
Resources
expended
£
At 31 May
2025
£
(74,445)
46,986
Resources
expended
£
At 31 May
2024
£
(54,424)
43,717

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

14. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Fund balances at 31 May
2025 are represented by:
Current assets/(liabilities)
46,986
26,035
Long term liabilities
-
-
46,986
26,035
Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
73,021
50,356
25,832
-
(6,639)
-
73,021
43,717
25,832
Total
2024
£
76,188
(6,639)
69,549

15. Related party transaction

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 – none).

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