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HAPPY KIDS

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Charity number: 1131849

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CONTENTS

Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisers 3
Chair’s Statement 4
Trustees Report 5
Achievements & Performance 6
Independent examiner's report 9
Statement of financial activities 10
Balance sheet 11
Notes to the financial statements 12

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

Trustees Mrs E Spitzer Mrs C Adler Mrs C Bleichfeld Mrs T Direnfeld Mr J P Lampin Charity number 1131849 Principal office 26 Oldhill Street London N16 6LB Berish Hoffman FCA Independent examiner Landau Morley LLP 325-327 Oldfield Lane North Greenford Middlesex UB6 0FX

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CHAIR’S STATEMENT

The puppet show was in its final scenes when I joined the social skills session last week. So engaged were the children in discussing possible conclusions, no one even noticed I was there. “What if Tim would change his tone and speak gently to Jim?” suggested Debby confidently, passionately even, as she fumbled to get her hand into the puppet to share her line. Evidently, the instructor was captivating children in scenarios of complex interactions so that they model and master the skills for positive relationships and effective communication.

My eyes wander over to Romy, 9, sitting so despondently; so uncharacteristically quiet. What I wouldn’t give to see her smile again. Perhaps puppet therapy could help her process her complex grief following the sudden death of her beloved niece several months ago.

I take shared pride in presenting the Annual Report of the Trustees for the year to 31 March 2025 and invite you to notice how our incredible staff are transforming our characters, one child at a time. With their selfless acts of kindness, they are encouraging their charges to learn and grow through the script of life. Their lived experience has taught them that although no one auditions for a life of multiple challenges we can recreate the props and dress-up so children need not only fantasise of a better future.

Dear members, we’re incredibly proud of the progress you are making. In spite of the dramatic disadvantage playing out in your lives you are performing with charisma and poise. True, fate will always play a role, but the way you re-act is in your hands.

Dear funders, you are the ones pulling the strings that make our beneficiaries dance. Your belief in them continuously brings their inanimate potential into the spotlight. Please join us in producing delightful scenes. Sit back and watch the magic unfold.

Mrs Chaya Bleichfeld Chair

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TRUSTEES’ REPORT

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 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 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)’’ (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2019)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT

Reference and administrative details are shown in the schedule of legal and administrative information on page 3 of this report.

The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mrs E Spitzer Mrs C Adler Mrs C Bleichfeld Mrs T Direnfeld Mr J P Lampin

The charity is constituted and governed by a Trust Deed dated 27 September 2007. The charity is managed and controlled by the trustees, who meet regularly.

RECRUITMENT, INDUCTION AND TRAINING

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 children in our care is never compromised.

CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES

THE OBJECTS OF THE TRUST ARE:

  1. To advance in life and relieve needs of children who have need by reason of their youth, age, poverty or social and economic circumstances, especially but not exclusively those living in the boroughs of Hackney, Haringey and Barnet through:

(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;

New trustees are recruited on the basis of their competence, specialist skills, and

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(b) Providing support and activities, which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

(c) To advance the education of such children by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities not required to be provided by the local education authority.

  1. The promotion of any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes in the United Kingdom or in any other part of the world such as the trustees see fit, provided always that they be regarded as charitable by the law of England and Wales.

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.

OUR VISION

To alleviate the impacts of circumstantial, developmental or socio-economic disadvantage of children.

ACHIEVEMENTS & PERFORMANCE

OUR MISSION

To empower every child with the chance to shine. During the year, the charity continued to raise funds, and has applied all of the funds towards activities in furtherance of its objectives.

OUR STRATEGIC AIMS

The Charity received restricted grants totalling £69,262, unrestricted grants totalling £33,642 and donations totalling £130,777 during the year. Consequently, the charity carried out projects with a total expenditure of £225,770.

HAPPY KIDS Page | 7 OUR PROJECTS AND THEIR IMPACT AEROBICS CLUB DANCE & SINGING CLUB TREASURE HUNT The vibrant weekly sessions A lively, upbeat space where 52 beneficiaries worked bravely fostered commitment of 129 children found their rhythm & and tirelessly to nurture and children to increase physical place, participating with thrill build their inner-self, resilience activity and healthy living. and confidence. and ambitions. Ever since joining Seeing their confidence I’m proud that we’ve aerobics classes, I no longer and joy each week made this a enabled children to build innerstruggle with weight gain. truly rewarding experience. strength and develop self-worth. . Maya, age 9 Dance instructor Trustee ~~ae~~ ARTS ‘N’ CRAFTS HOMEWORK CLUB DAY TRIPS 49 proud children completed 112 children confidently tackled 254 delighted children shared magnificent crafts, delighting their homework assignments in a discoveries, laughed together, their families. cozy, supportive setting. and showed great team spirit. Our home is adorned with Since joining your Watching them marvel at Shana’s most beautiful homework club, Naomi no longer new sights, explore nature and masterpieces thanks to the arts avoids doing her homework; she enjoy spending time with friends ‘n’ crafts sessions. actually enjoys it. was so gratifying. Shana’s sister Naomi’s Dad Youth worker s ~~es~~ SOCIAL SKILLS GROUPS OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEMES Focused initiatives helped 94 & LANGUAGE THERAPY Our playschemes brightened the children improve their Targeted activities and structured days of 271 children, creating communication skills, manage routines improved children’s hours of laughter, play, and conflicts and form friendships. integration and independence. camaraderie. Relly used to interrupt With each small, achievable Only at Happy Kids am I so class often; she’s learnt to wait goal, Lilly became calmer, lucky to have such fulfilling and her turn and listen to others. more confident and focused. amazing experiences. . A Teacher Therapist Rina, age 10 e ~~as~~ POTTERY CLASSES ART/PSYCHOTHERAPY A creative outlet for 46 children Multiple sessions nurtured skill to express themselves, develop and spirit, providing tools that hands-on skills, patience, and helped children focus, regulate artistic problem-solving. emotions and build coping skills.

The therapist has evidently empowered children to celebrate victories and keep trying. Clinical supervisor

Working with clay taught Laily persistence as she learned to shape each piece patiently. Laily’s mother

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

It is with much gratitude that the trustees acknowledge the generous donations and grants that have enabled our wide-reaching delivery this year. It isn’t only the philanthropic support that keeps us giving, but their generosity of spirit that keeps us striving. The unstinting support from Postcode Society Trust, The Tottenham Grammar School Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, London Community Foundation, London Marathon Foundation, Masonic Charitable Foundation, Comic Relief and Alchemy Foundation has once again been invaluable while the new grant funders, Hobson Foundation and N Smith Foundation have infused us with hope and scope. We likewise acknowledge the considerable increase in generous corporate donations and by the many dependable individuals whose confidence in our work propels us ever forward. The trustees are satisfied with results for the year shown in the attached financial statements.

RESERVES POLICY

The trustees are grateful to have been able to maintain the reserves level in line with the charity’s policy to hold at least 3 months’ worth of running costs. At the year’s end the charity held £71,155. The trustees are therefore confident of the charity’s sustainability.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE: Targets for 2025/26

Entering our nineteenth year of provision means that we no longer fear the challenges that we know the future might bring. For we know that in spite of the increasingly complex needs of our beneficiaries amongst whom child poverty is rising at an alarming rate, we will continue to be at the forefront of provision ensuring that they can look towards the future with positivity and stability. Even if it means reanalysing, reconsulting and reshaping.

We are also certain that notwithstanding the competitive and declining funding climate, the magnanimous spirit of our society will bravely endure. Even if this means further diversifying funding streams, making economies, and recruiting, training and retaining more volunteers.

Ensuring the mental and emotional wellbeing of our children will continue to be at the core of our services for the coming years. We know that early intervention can avert escalation and we will continue providing tools for healing and growth, signposting children to alternate provision as necessary. Concurrently, it is crucial that we continue addressing the harsh repercussions that poverty is having on the academic, physical and social success of such children whose circumstances are wreaking havoc on their greater welfare. We must combat that by delivering an expanded range of academic, recreative and therapeutic services.

This is our calling; we feel privileged to answer. The trustees’ report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 26 January 2026 Mrs C Bleichfeld

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT

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

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 the 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 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 a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

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:

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.

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

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
Notes £ £ £ £ £ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 2 164,419 69,262 233,681 174,349 59,0942 233,443
Total Income 164,419 69,262 233,681 174,349 174,349
59,094 233,443
59,094 233,443
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 3 4,616 - 4,616 3,858 - 3,858
Charitable activities 4 159,240 61,914 221,154 158,822 61,850 220,672
Total Expenditure 163,856 61,914 225,770 162,680 61,850 224,530
Net income and
movement in funds 563 7,348 7,911 11,669 (2,756) 8,913
Reconciliation of funds
Fund balances at 1 April
2024
70,592 683 71,275 58,923 3,439 62,362
Fund balances at 31 71,155 8,031 79,186 70,592 683 71,275
March 2025

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 MARCH 2025

2025 2024 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Current assets
Debtors 9 8,180 8,180 - -
Cash at bank and in hand 86,249 86,249 105,310 105,310
94,429 94,429 105,310 105,310
Creditors: amounts falling due 10
within one year (13,525) (13,525) (25,529)
Net current assets 80,904 79,781
Creditors: amount falling due after
more than one year 11 (1,718) (8,506)
Net assets 79,186 71,275
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds 12 8,031 683
Unrestricted funds 13 71,155 70,592
79,186 71,275

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26 January 2026

Mrs C Bleichfeld

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

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The charity is registered in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is 26 Oldhill Street, London, N16 6LB.

1.1 Accounting convention

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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 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 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. 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 Incoming resources 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 Resources expended

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.

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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1.6 Cash and cash equivalents

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 (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2 Income from donations and legacies

2 Income from donations and legacies Income from donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted Total Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
Donations and gifts Donations and gifts 130,777 - 130,777 174,349 - 174,349
(Including corporate
and individual giving)
Grants Grants 33,642 69,262 102,904 - 59,094 59,094
164,419 69,262 233,681 174,349 59,094 233,443
3 Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Funds Funds
Funds
Funds
2025 2025
2024
2024
£ ££ £
Fundraising and publicity
Staff costs 4,616 3,858 4,616 3,858 4,616 3,858
4 Expenditure on charitable activities Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Charitable Charitable
activity activity
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 54,953 54,953 47,254
Other project costs 152,518 152,518 91,852
Grants to individuals in relief of poverty Grants to individuals in relief of poverty Grants to individuals in relief of poverty Grants to individuals in relief of poverty
-
- 15,000
Cost of Living support 3,000 3,000 57,081
210,471 210,471 211,187
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support 8,233 8,233 7,125
Governance
2,450
2,360
221,154
220,672
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
159,240
158,822
Restricted funds
61,914
61,850
221,154 220,672
The charity provided some financial support to families to assist with the relief of poverty in
line with its charitable objectives.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5 Support costs

5 Support costs
Support Support
Governance
2025 Support Support
Governance
2024
costs Costs costs costs
£ £ £ £ £ £
Bank charges 1,961 - 1,961 1,029 - 1,029
Consultancy 3,048 - 3,048 1,430 - 1,430
Office expenses 2,793 - 2,793 2,978 - 2,978
Training 130 - 130 1,226 - 1,226
Interest payable 301 - 301 462 - 462
Accountancy fees - 2,450 2,450 - 2,360 2,360
8,233 2,450 10,683 7,125 2,360 9,485
Analysed between
Charitable activities 8,233 2,450 10,683 7,125 2,360 9,485

Governance costs include amounts payable to the Independent Examiner.

6 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

7 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

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2025 2024
Number Number
Part time staff 14 14
Employment costs 2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 59,569 51,112
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8 Taxation

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

9 Debtors 9 Debtors
2025 2024
Amounts falling due within one year Amounts falling due within one year £ £
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income 6,180 -
2,000 -
8,180 -
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year:
2025 2024
£ £
Bank Loans Bank Loans 6,786 6,619
Trade creditors Trade creditors 4,339 -
Accruals and deferred income Accruals and deferred income 2,400 18,910
13,525 25,529

Bank loans include a Bounce Back Loan taken by the charity as a precautionary measure to cover any potential loss of funding due to Covid-19. Additional donations have been pledged to assist with repayment of the loan.

2025 2024 £ £ Bank Loans 1,718 8,506

Bank loans include a Bounce Back Loan taken by the charity as a precautionary measure to cover any potential loss of funding due to Covid-19. Additional donations have been pledged to assist

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes relating to various projects operated by the charity:

Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 April 2024 Resources expended 31 March 2025
£ £ £ £
£
Recreational clubs (3,359) 11,880 (9,158) (9,158)
(637)
Holiday playschemes (9) 36,685 (30,941) (30,941)
5,735
Therapies 1,009 17,547 (16,569) (16,569)
1,987
After-school clubs 3,042 3150 (5,246) 946
683 69,262 (61,914) (61,914)
8,031
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 April 2023 resources expended 31 March 2024
£ £ £
Recreational clubs (3,397) 19,420 (19,382) (3,359)
Holiday playschemes 1,988 17,529 (19,526) (9)
Academic support (50) 50 - -
Therapies 1,996 8,864 (9,851) 1,009
Support costs 1,030 - (1,030) -
After-school clubs 2,072 2,970 (2,000) 3,042
Cost of living support (200) 10,261 (10,061) -
3,439 59,094 (61,850) 683
13 Unrestricted funds
At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2024
resources
expended
2025
£
£
£
£
General funds
70,592
164,419
(163,856)
71,155
Previous year:
At 1 April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2024
£
£
£
£
General funds
58,923
174,349
(162,680)
70,592
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 March 2025:
Current assets/(liabilities) 72,873 8,031 80,904
Long term liabilities (1,718) - (1,718)
71,155 8,031 79,186
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £
At 31 March 2024: At 31 March 2024:
Current assets/(liabilities) Current assets/(liabilities) 79,098 683 79,781
Long term liabilities Long term liabilities (8,506) - (8,506)
70,592 683 71,275

15 Related Party transactions

During the year, the charity incurred costs of £114,430 (2024: £105,950) payable to Beis Malka Trust in respect of recharged salaries, rent and resources. Mrs C Bleichfeld`s husband is a trustee of Beis Malka Trust.