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2025-05-31-accounts

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 06585502 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1140551

Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 May 2025

WHITESIDE AND DAVIES LTD

Chartered Certified Accountants 158 Cromwell Road Salford M6 6DE

Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 May 2025

Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 3
Statement of financial activities (including income and
expenditure account) 4
Statement of financial position 5
Notes to the financial statements 6

Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)

Year ended 31 May 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 May 2025. Mr D Orzel and Mr Y C Reich are also the directors for the purposes of company law.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd Charity registration number 1140551 Company registration number 06585502 Principal office and registered 158 Cromwell Road office Salford M6 6DE England

The trustees

Mr D Orzel Mr L Karpelowsky Mr Y C Reich Independent examiner David Pollak 158 Cromwell Road Salford M6 6DE

Structure, governance and management

Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd is a charity constituted as a company limited by guarantee. The company was incorporated on 6 Mar 2008 and was registered as a charity on 23 Feb 2011, and is governed by its memorandum and articles of association. The Directors/Trustees are responsible for the governance of the organisation and are active in all operational aspects of strategic management. Major policy decisions are decided at full directors'/ trustees' meetings.

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects are specifically restricted to:

a) relieving the emotional, psychological, behavioural, learning and/or social difficulties of youths by the provision of counselling and support for such persons; b) the promotion and protection of good mental and emotional health by the provision of a marriage and relationship counselling service; c) relieving financial hardship either generally or individually; and d) relieving mental and physical illness resulting from alcohol or drug addiction or from other forms of dependence associated with compulsive behaviour or with stress or depression.

The trustees have taken due heed of their obligations relating to Public Benefit Duty affecting charities, as well as to their obligations under the Equalities Act 2010. The trustees are satisfied that they meet their obligations in this respect.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Trustees' Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report) (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

Strategic report

The following sections for achievements and performance and financial review form the strategic report of the charity.

Achievements and performance

The charity received £37,438 (2024 - £14,235) in donations and £31,180 in grants (2024 - £10,000) during the year. Income totalled £68,618 (2024 - £24,235) and £68,618 (2024 - £69,080) was spent in furtherance of its charitable objectives. There was an overall deficit for the year of £462 (2024 - £39,921).

The trustees would like to record their deep appreciation for all financial support received from donors during the year, especially to Salford City Council for the £11,280 grant received for therapy and to the National Lottery Commission for the £19,900 grant received for project Healing Hearts - Mending Minds, providing therapy and counselling to individuals facing significant mental health challenges and support to their families.

Financial review

The balance of the unrestricted funds is a surplus of £27,774 (2024 - £44,645) and the balance of restricted funds is a £16,409 surplus (2024 - nil). These restricted funds are to be used for the continuation of project Healing Hearts - Mending Minds. The reserves policy is to ensure that there is a sufficient stream of income to meet the ongoing calls made on the charity. The charity intends to carry on its policy of making grants in pursuant of its objects, and continue its activities, as outlined above, for the foreseeable future.

The trustees' annual report and the strategic report were approved on 5 March 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr Y C Reich Trustee

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Year ended 31 May 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd ('the charity') for the year ended 31 May 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements 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 charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

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

  3. the financial statements 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

  4. the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement 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 (FRS 102).

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 accounts to be reached.

David Pollak Independent Examiner 158 Cromwell Road Salford M6 6DE

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)

Year ended 31 May 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 48,718 19,900 68,618 24,235
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Total income 48,718 19,900 68,618 24,235
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and
legacies 6 6,984 6,984 615
Expenditure on charitable activities 7,8 58,605 3,491 62,096 63,541
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Total expenditure 65,589 3,491 69,080 64,156
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Net expenditure and net movement in
funds (16,871) 16,409 (462) (39,921)
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 44,645 44,645 84,566
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Total funds carried forward 27,774 16,409 44,183 44,645
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 6 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Statement of Financial Position

31 May 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 15 20,409 27,212
Current assets
Debtors 16 1,200
Cash at bank and in hand 30,737 17,396
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30,737 18,596
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 6,963 1,163
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Net current assets 23,774 17,433
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Total assets less current liabilities 44,183 44,645
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Net assets 44,183 44,645
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 16,409
Unrestricted funds 27,774 44,645
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Total charity funds 19 44,183
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44,645
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For the year ending 31 May 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Directors' responsibilities:

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 5 March 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr Y C Reich Trustee

The notes on pages 6 to 14 form part of these financial statements.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 May 2025

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is 158 Cromwell Road, Salford, M6 6DE, England.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Tangible assets (continued)

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Portacabins - 20% straight line

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)

Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Limited by guarantee

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

5. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Donations
Donations receivable 37,438 37,438
Grants
Grants receivable 11,280 19,900 31,180
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48,718 19,900 68,618
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
Donations receivable 14,235 14,235
Grants
Grants receivable 10,000 10,000
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14,235 10,000 24,235
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Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Costs of raising donations and
legacies 6,984 6,984 615 615
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Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Charitable activity 28,034 3,491 31,525
Support costs 30,571 30,571
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58,605 3,491 62,096
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Charitable activity 8,625 10,000 18,625
Support costs 44,916 44,916
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53,541 10,000 63,541
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6. Costs of raising donations and legacies

7. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

8. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities
undertaken
Grant funding
Support Total funds Total fund
directly of activities costs 2025 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Charitable activity 26,225 5,300 29,851 61,376 62,461
Governance costs 720 720 1,080
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26,225 5,300 30,571 62,096 63,541
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9. Analysis of support costs

Analysis of
support costs Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £
Staff costs 21,428 21,428 35,209
Premises 80 80 328
Communications and IT 408 408 363
General office 572 572 645
Finance costs 143 143 155
Governance costs 720 720 1,080
Legal and professional costs 417 417 333
Depreciation 6,803 6,803 6,803
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30,571 30,571 44,916
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10. Analysis of grants
2025 2024
£ £
Grants to institutions
Grants to institutions 5,300 3,250
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Total grants 5,300 3,250
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11. Net expenditure
Net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 6,803 6,803
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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

12. Independent examination fees

2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 1,080 1,080
Other financial services 333
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1,080 1,413
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13. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 48,029 40,459
Employer contributions to pension plans 20
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48,049 40,459
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The average head count of employees during the year was 6 (2024: 6). The average The average head count of employees during the year was 6 (2024: 6). The average number of
full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:
2025 2024
No. No.
Number of staff - management/administration 3 5
Number of staff - mentoring 2 1
Number of staff - fundraising/advertising 1
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6 6
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

14. Trustee remuneration and expenses

No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

15. Tangible fixed assets

User defined
asset
£
Cost
At 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2025 34,015
============================
Depreciation
At 1 June 2024 6,803
Charge for the year 6,803
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At 31 May 2025 13,606
============================
Carrying amount
At 31 May 2025 20,409
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At 31 May 2024 27,212
============================
16. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,200
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17. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 6,917 1,163
Social security and other taxes 46
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6,963 1,163
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18. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £20 (2024: £Nil).

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Lev Shomeia - A Listening Heart Ltd

Company Limited by Guarantee

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 May 2025

19. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 June 2024 Income Expenditure 31 May 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 44,645 48,718 (65,589) 27,774
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At At
1 June 2023 Income Expenditure 31 May 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 84,566 14,235 (54,156) 44,645
============================ ============================ ============================ ============================
Restricted funds
At At
1 June 2024 Income Expenditure 31 May 2025
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund – National Lottery
grant 19,900 (3,491) 16,409
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At At
1 June 2023 Income Expenditure 31 May 2024
£ £ £ £
Restricted Fund – National Lottery
grant 10,000 (10,000)
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20. Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 20,409 20,409
Current assets 30,737 30,737
Creditors less than 1 year (6,963) (6,963)
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Net assets 44,183 44,183
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Tangible fixed assets 27,212 27,212
Current assets 18,596 18,596
Creditors less than 1 year (1,163) (1,163)
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Net assets 44,645 44,645
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