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2025-03-31-accounts

COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB TRUSTEES’ REPORT

AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Charity Registration Number 1143054 Company Registration Number 07447106

Compass Accountants Limited Venture House The Tanneries East Street Titchfield Hampshire PO14 4AR

COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Name of Charity Cockleshell Community Sports Club
Charity Number 1143054
Company Number 07447106
Registered Office 35-37 St Simon’s Road
Southsea
Hampshire
PO5 2PE
Independent Examiner Kerry Lawrance FCA
Compass Accountants Limited
Venture House
The Tanneries
East Street
Titchfield
Hampshire
PO14 4AR
Trustees Neil Brian Johnson (Appointed 14 March 2025)
Heath Wilcox (Appointed 16 August 2025)
Tristan Lee Valentine Samuels (Appointed 6 June 2025)
Jack Anthony John Whiteaway (Appointed 6 June 2025)
Rebecca Parkyn (Resigned 21 May 2025)
John Cronin (Resigned 27 May 2025)
Jayne Marie Mills (Resigned 18 June 2025)
Joanna Hindson (Resigned 9 August 2025)

COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB CONTENTS

Page Trustees Report 1-2 Independent Examiners Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 6-12

COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1. Achievements and Performance

The Trustees are pleased to report that 2025 has been a year of steady progress for Cockleshell Community Sports Club, despite financial pressures and ongoing operational challenges. The charity continues to operate as a fully volunteer-led organisation, supported by the commitment and goodwill of the community groups who use the site. Their assistance in maintaining the grounds, supporting dayto-day operations, and promoting shared use of the facilities has been invaluable.

This year also saw the appointment of a new full-time groundskeeper, who has worked tirelessly to improve the condition and presentation of the site. Their daily efforts have already resulted in noticeable improvements to the pitches, pathways, and general upkeep of the grounds. The Trustees would like to formally recognise the significant positive impact this role has had on enhancing the experience of all users and supporting the long-term maintenance of the facility.

Throughout the year, the grounds continued to host regular sporting activity, community events, and external bookings. Volunteer support — including renovation and maintenance work from individuals who regularly use the site — has helped ensure that the facilities remain safe and operational. The contribution of younger volunteers, who assist with tasks such as food service, tidying, and clubhouse duties, further demonstrates the strong community spirit at the club.

Although income from donations and grants remained limited, the Trustees continued to focus on increasing lettings and maximising use of the facilities. The Trustees thank all partner organisations, volunteers, and community members for their continued support throughout the year.

2. Financial Review

The principal source of income for the charity continues to be site and pitch lettings. Income from donations and grants remained constrained during the year, placing pressure on operational finances. The results for the period are set out in the accompanying financial statements.

The Trustees remain committed to improving the charity’s financial position through increased usage of the grounds, strengthening lettings opportunities, and effective cost management.

3. Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted reserves not designated for a specific purpose should be held at a level equivalent to between three and six months of expenditure. This level is considered sufficient to ensure that the charity can continue its current activities in the event of an unexpected reduction in income.

The Trustees confirm that this level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

4. Principal Risks and Uncertainties

The Trustees regularly review the risks facing the charity. The principal risks identified include:

Reduced lettings income Unexpected or urgent facilities maintenance costs Reliance on volunteer labour for operational tasks Limited access to grant funding without a long lease

The Trustees are satisfied that appropriate systems, oversight, and volunteer commitments are in place to mitigate these risks as far as reasonably possible.

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

5. Plans for Future Periods

The charity will continue to maintain and improve the facilities for the benefit of all groups using the site. Plans for 2026 include ongoing renovation of the pavilion and changing rooms, improvements to shared spaces, and further actions to increase lettings income.

The Trustees are also actively pursuing grant funding to support essential upgrades and long-term development of the site. During the year, work began with Portsmouth City Council to secure a new 25year lease for the grounds. This extended lease will provide the stability required for long-term planning and will make the charity eligible for a wider range of grants, enabling greater investment in the facilities.

The Trustees remain committed to developing Cockleshell Community Sports Club as a thriving, multisport community hub, ensuring that the grounds continue to serve local organisations effectively throughout the duration of the extended lease.

Small company provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

The Board of Trustees (who are also Directors of Cockleshell Community Sports Club for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charitable company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

…………………………………………………………….. Neil Johnson On behalf of the Board of Trustees

Date: 10/02/2026

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Cockleshell Community Sports Club

I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 4 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

  4. have not been met; or

  5. to which, in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Kerry Lawrance (Feb 10, 2026 11:13:06 GMT)

….………………………..

Kerry Lawrance FCA

Date:

Compass Accountants Limited Venture House, The Tanneries East Street, Titchfield, Hants PO14 4AR

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Other income
Total Income
Expenditure
Charitable activities
4
Other expenditure
Total expenditure
Net income/expenditure
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
All transactions are derived from continuing activities.		 Unrestricted
Funds
2025
£
12,000
37,057
-
49,057
55,091
-
55,091
(6,034)
-
(6,034)
168,219
162,185		 Unrestricted
Funds
2024
£
12,000
36,342
-
48,342
66,555
-
66,555
(18,213)
-
(18,213)
186,432
168,219

All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities

The notes on pages 6 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED BALANCE SHEET - COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER 07447106 AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets
9
Current Assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
11
Net Current Assets
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than
one year
12
Net Assets
Funds
Unrestricted Funds		 2025
£
210,313
25
8,151
8,176
13,536
(5,360)
42,768
162,185
162,185
162,185		 2024
£
226,120
1,171
15,261
16,432
19,565
(3,133)
54,768
168,219
168,219
168,219

For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting

records and for the preparation of accounts.

The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The financial statements were approved by the Board on and signed on its behalf by:

Neil Johnson On behalf of the Board of Trustees

Date: 10/02/2026

The notes on pages 6 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting Policies

1.1 Charity information

Cockleshell Community Sports Club is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 35-37 St Simon's Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2PE.

1.2 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" (FRS 102) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting 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 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.

1.3 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 forseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basic of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4 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.

1.5 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.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.6 Expenditure

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commiting the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

All expenditure is dealt with on an accruals basis, and allocated to the appropriate heading in the financial statements.

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting Policies (continued)

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives and the following bases:

Leasehold land and buildings In accordance with the lease Plant and equipment - 20% Reducing Balance Fixtures and fittings - 20% Reducing Balance

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Debtors

Debtors are stated at the amounts due to the Chairty at the balance sheet date. Prepayments are recorded for the proportion of time-based expenditures attributable to ensuing year.

1.10 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.

1.11 Creditors

Creditors are recognised as soon as an outflow of economic benefit is considered more likely than not to occur under a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to pay out resources. Creditors that are current liabilities are recognised at the settlement amount expected to be paid at the balance sheet date.

1.12 Financial instuments

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 recongnised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting Policies (continued)

Basic financial assets and liabilities

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 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, 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 liabilies 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 aquired 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 initally at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are deregonised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.13 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.

1.14 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.15 Crititcal accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an outgoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2
Income from donations and legacies
Grants receivable
Donations and gifts
3
Charitable activities
Provision of sporting facilities
4
Expenditure on charitable activites
Direct costs
Staff costs
Depreciation and impairment
Premises costs
Share of support and governance costs (see note 5)
Support
Government
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
5
Support costs allocated to activities
Office and sundry expenses
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Sports facilities
Governance costs comprise:
Accountancy		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
£
£
12,000
12,000
Sports
Sports
facilities
facilities
2025
2024
£
£
37,057
36,342
Sports
Sports
facilities
facilities
2025
2024
£
£
15,450
16,684
15,807
17,676
22,634
30,659
53,891
65,019
-
286
1,200
1,250
55,091
66,555
55,091
66,555
2025
2024
£
£
-
286
1,200
1,250
1,200
1,536
1,200
1,536
2025
2024
£
£
1,200
1,250
1,200
1,250

6 Trustees

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

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Other pension costs		 2025
2024
1
1
2025
2024
£
£
15,182
16,380
268
304
15,450
16,684

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

There were no remuneration of key management personnel in ether 2025 or 2024.

8 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax or income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

9
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
Depreciation
At 1 April 2024
On Disposals
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2025
Net book values
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
10
Debtors: amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
12
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than on
Borrowings		 Leasehold land
Plant and
Fixtures and
and buildings
equipment
fittings
Total
£
£
£
£
288,787
82,520
1,519
372,826
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
288,787
82,520
1,519
372,826
80,786
64,799
1,121
146,706
-
-
-
-
12,000
3,728
79
15,807
92,786
68,527
1,200
162,513
196,001
13,993
319
210,313
208,001
17,721
398
226,120
2025
2024
£
£
25
335
-
836
25
1,171
2025
2024
£
£
75
116
-
1,420
12,211
13,693
1,250
4,336
13,536
19,565
e year
2025
2024
£
£
42,768
54,768

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COCKLESHELL COMMUNITY SPORTS CLUB LIMITED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

13
Loans and overdrafts
Other loans
Payable after one year		 2025
2024
£
£
42,768
54,768
42,768
54,768

14 Related party transactions

Mayville High School Ltd is a company that is under common control.

During the year the company received income in respect of the hire of sports facilities totalling £11,200 and donations totalling £12,000 from Mayville High School Ltd.

The company repaid £12,000 of the loan owed to Mayville High School Ltd during the year, leaving a balance outstanding at the balance sheet date of £54,768.

The Trustees understand that there is an arrangement with Mayville High School that the loan will reduce by an annual donation of £12,000 from the School until it is settled in 2030.

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Cockleshell Community Sports Club Mayville High School 35-37 st Simons Road Southsea Portsmouth Hampshire PO5 2PE

Compass Accountants Limited Venture House The Tanneries East Street Titchfield Hampshire PO14 4AR

10/02/2026DATE

Dear Sirs

Cockleshell Community Sports Club Financial statements for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

This representation letter is provided in connection with your independent examination of the financial statements of the charitable company for the above year end.

  1. We acknowledge that the work performed by you is substantially less in scope than an audit performed in accordance with International Standard on Auditing (UK) and that you do not express an audit opinion.

2. We confirm that the charitable company qualifies as small in accordance with the conditions set out in chapter 1 of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

  1. We confirm that the charitable company was entitled to exemption under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 – the requirement to have its financial statements for the above year end audited. We also confirm that the members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the financial year in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

  2. We have fulfilled our responsibilities as directors under the Charities Act 2011 for preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view and for making accurate representations to you.

  3. All accounting records and relevant information have been made available to you for the purpose of your examination and all transactions undertaken by the charity have been properly reflected in the accounting records or other information provided to you. We have provided you with unrestricted access to all appropriate persons within the charitable company, and with all other records and related information requested, including minutes of all management and trustee meetings and correspondence with the Charity Commission.

  4. We confirm the financial statements are free of material misstatements, including omissions.

  5. We believe that those uncorrected misstatements are immaterial both individually and in aggregate to the financial statements as a whole.

  6. The charity has satisfactory title to all assets, and there are no liens or encumbrances on the assets except for those disclosed in the accounts.

  7. There are no liabilities, contingent liabilities or guarantees to third parties other than those disclosed in the accounts.

  8. We have no plans or intentions that may materially alter the carrying value and where relevant the fair value measurements or classification of assets and liabilities reflected in the financial statements.

  9. Significant assumptions used by us in making accounting estimates, including those measured at fair value, are reasonable.

  10. The charitable company has not granted any advances or credits to, or made guarantees on behalf of, directors other than those disclosed in the financial statements.

  11. We confirm that there are no claims received, or expected to be received, in connection with litigation. We confirm that there are no instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations whose effects should be considered when preparing the financial statements. The charity has complied with all aspects of contractual agreements that could have a material effect on the financial statements in the event of non-compliance

  12. We confirm that all related party relationships and transactions have been appropriately accounted for and disclosed in the financial statements. We have disclosed to you all related party relationships and transactions relevant to the charity and are not aware of any other matters which require disclosure in order to comply with the requirements of charity law or accounting standards.

  13. There have been no other events since the balance sheet date which require adjustment or disclosure of, in the financial statements. All events subsequent to the date of the financial statements which require adjustment or disclosure have been properly accounted for and disclosed.

  14. We believe that the charitable company’s financial statements should be prepared on a going concern basis on the grounds that current and future sources of funding or support will be more than adequate for the charitable company’s needs. We have considered a period of twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements. We believe that no further disclosures relating to the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern need to be made in the financial statements.

  15. All grants, donations and other income, the receipt of which is subject to specific terms or conditions, have been notified to you. There have been no breached of terms or conditions in the application of such income.

We confirm to the best of our knowledge and belief that the above representations are made on the basis of enquiries of management and staff with relevant knowledge and experience and, where appropriate, of inspection of supporting documentation sufficient to satisfy ourselves that we can properly make each of the above representations to you.

We acknowledge our legal responsibilities regarding disclosure of information to you as examiners and confirm that so far as we are aware, there is no relevant information needed by you in connection with preparing your report of which you are unaware. Each trustee has taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee in order to make themself aware of any relevant information and to establish that you are aware of that information.

………………………… Chair

On behalf of the Board of Trustees