Reglstered number: 07162533
Charity number: 1136006
AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
{A company limlted ty guarante&)
ONTENTS
Page
Reference and admlnistrative detalls of the Company, its Trusteos and Advlsers
Trustees, r•port
Independgnt examiner's roport
statement of flnanclal acttvilies
Balance sheet
Statement of Cash flows
10
Notes to the financial statements

AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarantea)
REFERENCEAND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
Mr H Da￿lsh
Mr M Mousa
Mr A Jaffar
Company registered
number
07162533
Charfty reglstered
number
1136006
Reglstered office
Unit4
Wellesley Court
Apsley Way
London
NW27HF
Independent Examlner
Barnes Roffe Advisory Limited
Chartered Accountants
3 Brook Business Centre
Cowley Mill Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2FX
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the Ahlulbayt Foundation for
the year 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The an nual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a
directors, report under company law.
The Trustees confim that the annual report and financial statements of the charltable company comply with the
current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable companys governing docurnent and the
provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP} applicable lo charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)
(effective 1 January 2015) as amended by Update Bulletsn 1 (effective January 2015).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 {strategic Report and Directors,
Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
ObJectiv•s and activitles
. Policies and objectivos
The Objectives as set out in the goveming document for the Charity are as follows".
1. To advance the Islamlc religion.
2. To advance the education of the public in the Islamic religlon.
3. To promote religious hamony by promoting knowledge, mutual understanding and respect of the beliefs and
practices of different religions.
I n setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity (PB2)'.
b. Strategles for achlevlng objectlves
Advancement of Educalion:
The Foundation seeks to address and challenge misconceptions atout Islam in order to contribute to a more
informed. indusive, and harmonious society comprising people of all faiths and backgrounds. Recognising
television broadcasting as a highly effective medium for education and outreach, the Foundation continues to
utilise broadcast media as a key channel for achieving its charitsble objectives. In this regard. rt maintains an
ongoing collaboration with Ahlulbayt TV lo delrver educational and faith-based content to a wide audience.
c. Actlvitles undertaken to achieve objectlves. and main actlvltles undgrtaken to further the Company's
purposes for the publlc benefll
To deliver its charitable aims, the Foundation works closely with Ahlulbayt Televlsion NebNork Limited. a media
outlet broadcasting via the Amazon Fire TV platform. In addition to live broadcasting, programmes are uploaded
to YouTube to ensure continued access, increased ￿aCh, and wider public engagement beyond initial
transmisslon.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guarantoo)
TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Achi•vomènts and perforniance
a. Maln achievements of the Foundation
During the yoar, the Foundation was involved in the development and delivery of a number of successful medla
projects that supported its charitable objectives. These projects demonstrated the Foundation's commitment to
community education, posits've engagement, and increasing understandlng of Islamic values.
Key projects are outlined below:
1. Al Klsa Documentary
The Al-Kisa Foundation rep￿SentS a strong and effective model of community4ed education, demonstrating
how faith-based inltiatives can contribute rneaningfully to long-term s(xial impact and the relief of poverty
through education. By equipping children, families, and educators with accessible, high-quality Islamic
educational resources, the Foundation addresses educational disadvantage while fostering confidence,
identity, and aspiration among young people.
Through a range of initiatives including Kisa Kids, its visual arts curriculum. the Quran Quest platfom, and
the character-building Roots of Rlsers programme. the Foundation 5UPPOrts holistic spiritual, emotional, and
intellectual development rooted in Islamic values. Its international distribution of Islamrc children's books to
public libraries has fvrther enhanced access, inclusion, and representation for Muslim communities
worldwide.
The Al-Kisa documentary highlights this work as a beacon projecl illustrating how education can be used as
a tool for empowerment, social cohesion, and long term Community resilience. The Foundation's approach
demonstrates best practice in using education to tackle Inequality, challenge misconceptions, and build
understanding across diverse communities, making its work both impactful and strategically important.
2. After Maghrlb Podcast
After Maghrib is a weekly late-night Muslim podcast hosted by co-hosts Ahmed Abbas and Sayed Ali
Radhawi, which engages listeners in thoughlful, enlertalning discussions on failh, community issues,
contemporary challenges, and spirituality.
The podcast explore8 a wide range of topics Ihat resonate with Muslim audiences, from discussions on
prayer and identity lo deep reflections on significanl religious events - blending humour with insight and
debate. Many episodes feature guest speakers, including scholars and community figures, contributing to
informed and accessible dialogues that help listeners deepen Iheir understanding of Islam￿ teachings and
lived experience. The show is distributed across major platforms including Spotify, Apple PodGasts, YouTube
and sccial media, building a vibrant online community and reaching listeners globally.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlled by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial revlew
a. Golng concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a ￿aSOnable expectation that the Company has adequate
resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt
the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
con￿rn basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves pollcy
The Charity maintains reserves of £5,000 for emergencies. This is deemed sufficient because the Charitys
premises are sponsored by a dOr￿r in their entir&ty and the work undertaken by the Charity (such as financial
management and fundraising) is done so by volunteers and the Board of Trustees.
structurei governance and management
a. Constitution
Ahlulbayt Foundation is registered as a charitable ￿)rnpany Ilmited by guarantee and was set up by a
Memorandum of Association.
b. Methods of appointment or elgctlon of Trustoe8
The Articles of Association specify that the number of Trustees shall not be fewer than three and no flxed
maximum number.
Trustees must be over the age of 18, and are appointed by election by the current board of Trustees.
. Pollcies adoptgd for the Induction and tralnlng of Trust•os
All new Trustees appointed undergo training to brief them on their legal obligations under Charlty and company
law, and the content of the Memorandum and Articles of Association. They are also introduced to other Trustees.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarnntoe)
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement of Truslees. responsibilltlo8
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law} are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
lQ'ngdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generalty Accepted Accounting Practice).
Comp8ny law requi￿ s the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law
the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including
Its income and expendtlure, for that period. In preparing these financial ststements, the Trustees are required to,.
select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them conslstently.
observe the methods and principles of the Charilies SORP {FRS 102),,
make judgments and accounting estlmates that are reasonable and prudentr,
state whether applicable UK A¢￿UntIng Standards (FRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained In the financial stalements and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presurne that the
Company will continue In business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the Companvs transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial positlon of the
Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Companies Act 2006, They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
P￿ventIon and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by.,
Mr A Jaffar
Trustee
Date: 23rd December 2025
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examinerfs report to the Truste08 of Ahlulbayt Foundation ('the Company.)
I report to the charity TNStees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March
2025,
Responsibllltles and basls of report
As the TNstees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparalion of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied 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 the Company's
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Acf). In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Cotllmission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
Independent examlnerf8 Statement
I have completed my examination. I confim) that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting tecords were not kept In respect of the Company as required by section 386 Df the 2006 AGt'
or
the a￿Ount5 do not accord with those records" or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2008 Act other than
any requirernent that the accounts give a 'true and faie view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination; or
the accounts have not been p￿pared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Ststement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
I have no concems and have corne across no other matters in connection wlth the examlnation to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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AHLULBAYf FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarantoe)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
This report is made solety to the COmpan￿S Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has teen undertaken so that I might state to the Company's
Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent pemitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
Company and the Companls Trustees as a body, for my work or for this reporL
Signed:
Dated: I S
Simon Carr
Barnes Roffe Advisory Limited
Charterd Accountants
3 Brook Business Centre
Cowley Mill Road
Uxbridge
Middlesex
UB8 2FX
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
{A company Ilmited by guarantea
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTivrriES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDrruRE AccouKr)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restrlcted
lunds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Tot81
funds
2024
Note
Income from.
Donations and legacies
Investments
107.636
1,826
109A62
195,659
13
Total Income
107,636
1,826
109,462
195, 672
Expenditure on:
Raising fvnds
Charitable activities
90.000
7N12
90,000
7N12
230,000
12,423
Total expenditure
97,412
97,412
242, 423
Net movement In funds
10.224
1.826
12,050
(46, 751)
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
10,433
qO,224
2,107
1,826
12,540
12,050
59,291
(46, 751)
Total funds carried forward
20,657
3,933
24,590
12,540
The Statement of financial activities indudes all gains and losses re(x)gnised in the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A Company Ilmlted by guarantee>
REGISTERED NUMBER.. 07162533
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Noto
Cuffent assets
Cash at bank and in hand
12
30,031
17,441
30,031
17,441
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
(SN41)
(4.901)
Net current as80ts
24,590
12,540
Total nat assets
24,590
12,540
Charity funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
3,933
20,657
2.107
10,433
Total funds
24,590
12,540
The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of Ihe Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in questlon in accordan￿ with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for i&8ue by the Trustees and signed on thelr behalf by..
MrA Jaffar
Trustee
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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AHLULBAYf FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarnnteg)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities (Note 12}
12,590
(46,051)
Change In cash and Cash 8qulvalents in the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
12,590
17,441
(46.051)
63,492
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
30,031
17,441
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements
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AHLULBAYf FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
General Informatlon
The charity is a private company limlted by guarantee, incorwrated in England and Wales, and
consequenlly does not have any share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not
exceeding £14 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquldation.
A¢countlng pollcl88
2.1 Basls of preparatlon of financlal statements
The charity constitutes a public tenefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to tharities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financlal Reporting Standard appl￿ble In the UK and Republic of Ireland issued in October 2019,
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland {FRS
102), the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice.
Ahlulbayt Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are inits'ally recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounts'ng policy.
2.2 Income
AJI income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a recelvable basi5. The balance of
income received for specific purposes but not expended during the ￿rIOd is shown In the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is received, th6 income is aCcrn￿d.
Income tax recoverable In relatlon to donations received under Gift Aid is recognised at the time of
the donation.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmited by guarantse)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcle6 Iconllnued)
2.3 Expendlture
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. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs. including support costs
invohfed in undertaking each activity, Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocaled directy
to that actrvity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one acts'vity and support costs which are
not attributable to a single activty are apportioned be￿een those activits'es on a basls con8lStent with
the use of reSoUr￿s. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocaled on the FK)rtion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the Company to raise funds for its
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the
Company's objectives, as well as any associated support cost5.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.4 Inter•st recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit Is included when re￿1vable and the amount can be rneasu￿d
reliably by Ihe Company., this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the
institution with whom the funds are deFM)Sited.
2.5 Taxatlon
The Company is ￿)nS￿lered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act
2010 and therefore It meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporatlon tax purposes.
Aco)rdingly, the Company is potentialty exempt from taxat5on in respect of income or capital gains
received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section
256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent Ihat Such income w gains aTe
applied exclusively to charitable purposes,
2.6 Cash at bank and In hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.7 Credltors
Liabillties are recognised when there is an obligati(M at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past
event. it is probable that a transfer of economlc benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount
of the settlement can be estimated ￿lIablY.
Liabilits'es are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or
the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or serrfices it must provide.
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng policles (contlnued)
2.8 Fund accounllng
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the Company arKI whlch have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions Imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the Company for particular purp)ses. The Gosts of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment incomg, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Income from donatlons and legacles
Unrestrlcted Restrlded
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Donations and sponsorships
107,636
1,826
109,462
T¢Aal 2025
107,636
1,826
109,462
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Donations
Grants
138,683
54,869
2,107
140, 790
54,869
193.552
2,107
195, 659
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guardntee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Investment Income
Total
funds
2025
Investment income - local cash
Total
UnrestiiGt8d
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Investment income- local cash
13
13
Anatysls of expenditure on charltable activitios
Summary by fund type
Unrestrlctod
funds
2025
Total
fund6
2025
offi￿ expenses
Independent examiner's remuneration
2,012
4.860
2.012
4,860
Total
8,872
6,872
All expenditure related to the Charltys sole activity.
Independent examlner's remuneration
2025
2024
Fees payable to the Companys independent examiner for the independent
examination of the Companls annual accounts
4,860
5,440
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
{A company Ilmlted by guarnntee)
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustee received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NiQ.
During the year ended 31 March 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NII).
Credltors: Amount8 falling due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
5,440
4, 900
5,441
4,901
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company limlted by guaranlee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
31 March
2025
Balance at 1
Aprll 2024
Incoma Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds - all funds
10.433
107,636
{97,412)
20,657
Rostrlcted funds
Restricted Funds - all funds
2,107
1,826
3,933
Total of funds
12,540
109.462
(97,412)
24.590
statement of funds - prior year
B8lanc8 at
31 March
2024
Balance at
l Apnl 2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestrictod funds
General Funds - all funds
57,032
193, 565
(240, 164)
10,433
Restrlcted funds
Restricted Funds - all fvnds
2,259
2, 107
(2, 259J
2,707
Total of funds
59,291
195, 672
(242,423)
12,540
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AHLULBAYT FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10. Anatysis of net assets betweon funds
Analysis of net assets between funds - current year
Unr6strlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
26,098
{5,441)
3,933
30.031
(5,441
Total
20,657
3,933
24,590
Anatysis of net assets between funds - prior y•ar
Unrnstricted
funds
2024
Restricled
fvnds
2024
Total
fvnds
2024
Current assets
Creditors due Within one year
15,334
(4, 901)
2, 107
17,441
(4,901)
Total
10,433
2,107
12,540
11. Rg¢oncillatlon of net movement In funds to net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
2026
2024
Net Incomelexpenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial
Activitj'es)
12,050
(46, 751)
Adjustments for.
Increase in creditors
540
7QO
Net cash used In by operatlng actlvitles
12,590
(46.051)
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AHLULBAYf FOUNDATION
(A company Ilmtted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
12. Analysls of cash and cash equlvalgnt8
2025
2024
Cash in hand
30,031
17,441
Total cash and cash equlvalents
30.031
17,441
13. Analysis of net debt
At 1 Aprll
2024 Cash flows
At 31 March
2025
Cash at bank and in hand
17,441
12,590
30,031
17,441
12,590
30,031
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