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CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRICT {A company Ilmited by guarantee) ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS for the year ended 31 MARCH 2026 Page Legal and administrative information Report of the Trustees Statement of Financial Activities 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the Accounts 12-15 Report of the Independent Examiner 16

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRICT IA company Ilmited by guarantee) LEGAL AND ADMINisfRAnVE INFORMATION First Floor. Caterham Valley Llbrary Stafford Road. Caterham Surrey CR3 6JG CHARffY NUMBER 1146060 CQMPANY IIVMper¢ 07889451 TRUSfEE BOARD Chalrperson Tre￿Surer Richard Fitipatrick Julie £onstable Mike Hoban John Bowers san.dra Vegeris Catrlona Aleppo Maria Coyle (from 14 May) Selwyn Fernandes lfrom 23 Junp} Observers Tandrldge D15trirt Coundl Tandrid8e District Coundl Tandridge Di5trirt Counril Alun Jones Deano aine Deborah Sherry CEO Sarah Henke-montl W4KER5 25 Klngs Hlll Avenue Kings Hill We* Malllng Kent ME19 4JQ INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER David Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co. Chartered Certifkd A￿Ountants Redhill Chambers 2d Hlgh Street Redhill Surrev RHI IRJ

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DisfRicr IA company limited by &uaranteel REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES The Trustee5. who are 3150 Oiwectors for the purposes of £ompany Law, present thelr annual rekM)rt together w6th the financial rtatements for the company for the year ended 31 March 2026. Strurture, Govemance and Manayment Citizens Advi￿ Tandrldge Di5trirt (the cornp3nyl 15 a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The company wa5 incorporated on 21 December 2011. The company is a membership organisation with the maximum liability of each member belng £1. The Articles of A$50ciation govern the company. The company 15 managed bv the Trustee 8oard whlch consists of a minimum three and maximum twelve trustees who meet at least four tlmes a vear. Day-ttrday operational management is dele8ated to the Chief Executlve [Yfi￿r. The company is a member of the National AsxKiation of Citizens Advice Bureaux which provide5 a framework for standards of advlce and easework management as well as monitoring progress against these standards. As noted in the Report of the Trustee5 forthe year ended 31 March 2023. Citizens Advi￿ Tandridge Distrlrt was formed on l Aprll 2022 by the merger of The Caterham and Warlingham Clt12ens Advlce Bureau and The Oxted & Dlslrlrt Cffjlzens Advlce Bureau. Risk Management The Board of Trustees 15 resp.onsible for ensuriftg Ctti2eha Advice Tandtid8e Di*ttkt ha& the systèms and th.e mea to provlde reasonable assurance against Inherent rlsks. A risk ￿gIster covering governance. operatlonal, finandal, ompliance and external risks 15 regularby reviewed. OBJEcfivES AND AcnwnES The company exists to promote any charitable purpose for the public benefft by the advan￿ment of educatlon, the protection and preservation of health and the relief of poverty. sickness and distress in particular, but without limitations, for the benefit of the community in Tandrldge Distrlct Council and surrounding areas. The wmpany aim5 to provlde fvee, confidential, impartial and independent advlce and Infomiatlon for the benefit of the local community and to posltlvely Influence the development of research and campaign artivty to ensure Indlviduals do not suffer through a lack of knowledge or an inability to express their needs effectlvely. We value dlverslty, promote equallty and challenge dlscrlminatlon. fniyr!nE oyr worl(. dell%ws_ our alms We revlew our alms, objertlve5, and actlvities each year. The annual review seeks to examlne our perforrnance includlng Ind5vldual key projects, and the beneflts and outcomes from them. In carrying out the review we ensure that our alms, object￿P$ ?Nl artlyltles are in line with our ¥tated purpose. How our arti¥lties deliver public benefft The trustses have paid due regard to the Charity Commlsslun's guldance urt publlc benefit in decidlng the actlvities undertaken by the charlty during the year. Our maln actlvltles and who we try to help are descrlbed below. All our ¢harrtable actwitles focus on providing the advi￿ people need for the problems they face and are undertaken

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DisTricr IA company limlted by guarantee) sptrificallyto provide public benefit. The trustees are satisfied that t The infom)atlon provlded in t accounts meets the public benefft reFQrtin8 requirements. e report and For the 2025-202&year CATD helped 1233 clients 6,777 issues, generatlng 8AS5 artlvfties. For every £1 Invested in the seThice, based OTr thft financial modellin8 t<>ol commissloned by Citizen5 adylce, there wa5 a retum of: £3.32 in sèving5 to government and public seNlce$1fiscal benefitsl- totalling £975,654 • £23.22 in wider econarnic and sotlal benefits (public valuel T trjtalllng £6,823,428 £12.92 In financial value to the people we help Ispecific outcomes to individuals)-totallin8 £3.795.789 SeNi¢e Dollwry Our charltsble artlvltles fouJs prlmarily on: The proVis￿n of general advice and inionnation ser¥lces to support Indlviduals fxin8 a wide fange of issues. The delivery of speclallst advice and casework SerVi￿s, partScularly In the areas of debL housin& and welfare benefits, whlch fall within the categories of social welfare law. Throughoutthe year, we have contlnued to provide advke and inforrnation through a range of aC￿ssIble channels to ensure that clients can recep￿ support In a way that best meets thelr needs. Telepknne Athilce CATD participates In the Surrey AdVi￿line Service. workin8 collaboTrtl¥eSy wtth Cltlzens Advice services across Surrey to extend ayallability and improye access for residents. The Advltellne operates between IO%)Oam and 5:00pm. Monday to Friday. If an ad+Aser Is not immediately avallaiile locally, clients may recelve support from another Surrey Cltlzens Advlce ser¥ice or through the national Advlceline. Face40-Fxe Advke Clients who requlre rn0￿ in4lepth support are offered f•c+t•Trface appolntments. These appointrnents are delivered at either of our two offlces or. where 4pprapri2te, through OUt￿a¢h locations on request. Thls approach ensures that individuals wlth more complex needs, partlcularly vulnerable cllents who benefit from personal SlIP￿, are priorltlsed. Online Atcess Cllents can access our services online by completlng a webform avallable 24 hours a day. seven days a week vio our website. This enables. Individuals to ¢ontsrt 115 at a time convenient for them. We respond either by emall or. where consent is provided, by telephone to carry out a MO￿ detsiled assessment before providing advlce. P4rtnpr Referra We also receive referrals from partner organlsations, enabling dients to access both general and speciallst advlce. Our team of tralned advisers and paid staff prowde tsilored support to address the issues identifled and ensure ¢lieDts ￿¢￿1Ve th¢ appropriate guld4￿￿. Ensuring a balancod and Indwlve apsyoath to accesslwa ourseThkes across ourTandridge locations, by telephone and online, has been a key focus of our Servke Revlew. This approach helps us reach a wider range of resldents whlle ensurln8 that those with the greatest ngpd. rpcpive timely and appropriate sUPPQrt. Speclallst and Tar8eted Advlce Servlces In addition to our general alfvlce provision, we dellver several spedallst and tsrgeted seNlces deslgned to support yulnerable individuals and improve financial wellbeln8 across our oornmunity.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DisfRicr IA company limited by 8uarantee) Household Support Fund Project Through our HoUse1￿Id Support Fund projert. we provide targeted a(fvice to vulnerable residents exper1enri￿8 finandal h￿rdshIp. Our advisers deliver practlol support wlth debt, budgetln& and benefits, helping individuals stsbilise their financlal sltuatlon. The project aims to mÈti8ate the Impact of poverty by offerlng financial health checks both by phone and in person. supporting Improved wellbelng and helpin8 Indlyldu4b btslld 8re1ter finanrièl resiltpnce. Foodbank Outreach Project Our Foodbank Project delivers outreach adv1￿ across three locations of Caterham Foodbank. We provlde fa￿t0-fa￿ advlce during three ￿5510￿$ each week, supporting cllpnts with Issues including benefits, debt, employment and other matters affecting thelr financial stablllty. By offerln8 advlce within the foodbank settin& we ensure people faclng Immedlate hardship can also acce55 longer-temi support to maximise income and address underlying problems. Ma¢mill•n Welfare Ri8hts SeNI Our Macmillan Welfare Rights SeNke provides specialist welfare benefts advice to people affected by cancer lJv5ng in Surrey, includlng those with terminal Illnesges ¥rosS the Advlsers sUPPQrt clients to access the financial support they are entFtled to, helplng to reduce St￿$5 during a difficult tirne. In addltlon to benefits advlce, the service 3150 provides guidance on related issues such as housing and employment and signp05ts rlierfs to other approprlate wpport servlces. SASH NHS Workforce Wellbe1￿ Proiect The &4SH NHS Workforce Wellbeing Project offers confidential generdlist advlce to NHS employee5 working at East Surrey Hospitsl and surrounding lorations. Delivered In partnership with Reipte and Banstead Cftlzens Advice. the service supports stsff wlth Issues includlng benefits. debt. hous1￿ employrnent, and relationshlp breakdown. By provlding acce55ible advice within the workplace, the project ensures NHS staff can r.eceiye timely support for personal challeD8es tbat mav Impart their wellbeing and ablllty to work Demand for our semces. and the Issues cllents p￿sent wlth, a￿ becoming increaslngly complex. As a result, many Cases now require more detslled assessment, specialist advi￿, and lon&er-temi cgsewor.k support to help clients resolve their problems and achleve sustsinable outcomes. During the year we Implemented several measures to eTr5ure we support more dlents effert6veiy whlle malntalnlng hSgh-quality advlce. Key activltiRs undRrtakEn to incrftase capacity included: Enhanced v￿nteer trnlnlw. We delFvered addltlonal training sessions to strengthen volunteer knowledge and skllls, enabllng adviser5 to 5UPPOrt a greater number of cllents and respond effectlvely to a wider range of i5sue5. Improved recfultment and onboardly. We reviewed and streamlined our volunteer recruitment and training processes to reduce the tlme reqUI￿d to brfng new volunteers into serv1￿. This included jntroKIyFiD8 Advke Asslstant rolp9.. alongsidp ¢lpar pathYMYs siriirtured slgn-off pr￿¢$5¢9 that support progresslon from Advlce A55i5tant to Adviser. EMpandin8 staff capaclty: We Invested in an additional pakl easeworker role to Increase advlce capaclty and SUPPDrt future succe%ion planning within the organisation. Imprv41ry dlgftal access: Our webslte continues to be revlewed and reflned to ensure that dlents who may Struggle to contact us duflng nomial working hour5 can acce55 our services onllne at a tlme convenlent for them. Str•n8thqnln8 tel￿One xcoss: We ensured that the Swrey Ad¥kellne Servlce remalned adequatelv resourced to meet our selv1￿ commltment5 and respond to increasing demand across the county.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRICT IA company limited by guarantee) Together, these actions help us respond to rising client number5 while ensuring that advice remains accessible, timely. and effectlve. Research and Campalgns Alongside deliverlng advice services, we use eyidence from our clients to infonn improvements in the policies and practi￿5 that affect their lives and to strengthen our response to Increaslng and more complex demand. Through the systematlc USE of eviden￿ forms and advic¢ issue codes, we collect and analyse data on client15sues. This enables us to identify emerging trends at an early stage. particular￿ where there are increases in demand or complexity, and to escalate recurring issues affecting clients locally and nationally. This evidence base strengthen5 our ability to respond to need while also contributing tc wider systems chan8e. Our Research and Campaigns funttlon Is dellvered by a dedicated team of two volunteers. supkx)rted by a trustee. During 2024-2025, the tearn helped ensure that client experiences infomed both local awareness and national campaigning actiyity by: Participating in National Consumer Week and the Scam Awareness Campalgn, helplng to ralse awareness of on5umer rights and redu￿ harm caused by scams and financial exploitstion. Raising awarenpss of local support available to residents affected by the Cost of Living and Energy Crlsis. supportirTrB better acce55 to help at a time of rising financial pressure. Strengthening community engagement and visibiltty of our services by contributing monthly articles to the CR3 magazine and other local publication5. helping ensure information about support reaches those who may be facing barriers to access. This work complements our servire delivery by ensuring that demand and comple¥ity we see in frontline advice is captured, understood, and used to inform both local support and wider policy influence. Cortrlbutlon of Vnluntoers and Paid stsff The sUC￿$S of the charity would not be possible without the commltrnent. professionalism. and dedication of both our volunteers and paid stsff. The Trustee Board and Management Team recognise the significant contribution made by our volunteers in delivering advi￿ to the public and supporting the effective running of the service. Without this contribution. our Servi￿ would not be oble to operate at its current scale or reach. During the year. volunteers contrlbuted an estlmated 11.242 hours. with an indicatlve annuallsed value of £291,110. However, the true value of volunteering extends well beyond financial equivalence. Volunteers bring a wide range of skills. experipnce, and lived insight to the service. strengthening the quality and accessibility of advice proyided. In many cases, volunteering a150 provides valuable personal and professlonal development opportunities, supportlng individuals to build confidence. gain new skills, and improve their employability. A number of volunteers progress into paid roles witbin the organisation or across the wider Citizens 4(fvire networL We continue to prioritlse the recrultment, development, and retention of volunteers through regular revlew of our training offer and by ensuring clear pathways for progression. We are committed to providin8 an accessible, inclusive, and welttsming environment that enables volunteers to contribute effectNely while developing thelr t)wn potential.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRicr IA company limited_by_guaranteeL Who used and benefited from our wv1￿5 The m05t wmmon area of 5UPPOrt W35 WRlfarR Boneffts and Unlyfflrsal Credlt. consistsnt with thR prevlous year, accounting for 33% of all Issues supported. Our seTricE continues to help clients achieye positlve outcomes In resofvln8 their problems. 88%" of cllents reported that the 5UPPOrt they recelved helped them find a way forward. and 87% stated that thls outcome would not have been possible wlthout our as51sta￿e. Clients continue to present with multiple and often cornplex needs, On average, dients presented with 3.5 Issues each, and we underti)ok an average of 45 arti¥ities per dierrt. including direct client contact and action with third parties such a$ landlord5. creditors, and statutory agencies. Alongside the financlal benefits athieved for dients. our advice service also has a signtfirant P05ttive impart on health and wellbeing. 89% of clients reported feellng less stressed. depressed. éx anxious as a result of our support. whilp 711% of ¢llpnt$ rpported Imwoygd ronfilence in.maDKlng thelr sltuatlon and moylng forw.ard Our Client Dashboard for 2025-26 rfey Slalislics Summary 1Ssu85 A90 i.$sg 71 IM 4H 14 (qST) Top LwBfiI i55U•& Twdtht WU6F EthnipAEy r4 Factors affertln8 the achlevement of objertlves Miintsining suffiaent and sustalnable funding to continue delivering our ServI￿S rRmaln$ an ongoing chall£nge. In response. we continue to diversify our funding base and strengthen collaboration with other local Citizens Advice seNices and local partners to maximise income opportunities and ensure we deliver the most cost-effective service possible.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRicr IA company limited by 8uaranteel The increasing complexity of client issues continues to place additional demands OD the service. Many clients present wtth multiple and interlinked problems. and where individuals are vulnerable. it is essential that support is delivered in a person-centred and hollstic way. While thls èpproach Is" more resource-lntenslve, It Is necessary to achieve effectNe and sustainable outcomes for clients. Operatln8 across two local offices also Increases dellvery costs; however, this remalns necessary due to transport limitations across the north and south of the distrirt, en5urinB seThices remain accessible to all residents. particularly those facing barriers to travel. We have artively engaged wth developments arising from local government restrurturin& working with relevant Stakeholders to help shape emerging funding arrangements. partnership mode15, and service delivery frameworks. This proactlve engagement ensures we are wÈll-positioned to respond to thange, safeguard serySce continuity, and continue delivering effective 5UPPOrt for clients throughout any transition.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE D15TRicr IA company limited by guarantee) FINANCIAL REVIEW Finandal Perfrymance and Posltlon In the reportlng perlod the tharlty had a surplus of £52,17112024125- surplus £76,085) from a totsl income of £283.76812024125'. £308.286) and expenditure of £231.59712024-25'. £232,201). At year end the charitys total funds stand at £367,63912024125: £315,468) of which £360.68912024n5: £313,254) is unrestricted and £6.950 (2024125: £2.2141 is restricted. The Trustees. policy on reserves is to set aside sufficient funds to avert cash flow problems at the beEinning of the next financial year and to provide for any contingencies. If for any reason the Bureau had to ￿ase its activities. it would be p055ible to meet its ststutory and financial obligations for o period of three months, until it wa5 wound up. Prlnclpal Fundln8 Sources The trustees extend their SInce￿ gratltude to Tandrldge Distrlrt Councll which has continued to support the core operating tapacity of the organisation. although this does not meet the entire operatlng costs of the tharsty- To meet these costs in full. the company is dependent upon the receipt of additional project-specific funding from other source5. or dona*ion5. The trustees extend their gratitude, for financial support this year, to: Surrey County Council and su￿eY County Councillor5, Macmillan Can￿r Support, Caterham Foodbank and the Trussell Trust, Parish and Willage Counci15 (Bletchingley. Dormansland, Lingfield, Oxted. Warlingham. Woldinghaml. Chelsham, Fairleigh & Warllngham Relief in Need, All Saints Church in Warllngham and Caterham Bowls Club. The trustees would also like to thank those who have direttly donated to the chèrity or supported the charity by participation in the Tandridge Postcode Lottery. Fartors that are Ilkely to affect the financlal perforniance In 2026-27 and fvrther As a sÈNlte wè have been rellant on core fundlng from our Local Authorlty whlch has been securÈd for 2026-27. however, the unortainty of the new Local Government structure mean5 there are no guarantees that our advice Se￿iCe5 will be funded in the same way, or that the fijnding we recelve wlll stay the same in future years. The organisation is therefore exploring structural opportunities with other East Surrey bureaux. with support from Citizens Advice.

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE D15TRI (A company limited by 8uaranteel STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees {who are also directors for the purpose5 of company lawl a￿ respDnslble for prRparing tho Trustee Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Actounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view ot the state of affairs of the charitsble company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure. of the charitable cornpany for thot period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to: Select suitable accountlng pollcies and then apply them conslstently; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subjert to any material departures dlsc105ed and explained in the financial Statements; PrRpare the financial ststsments on the going concorn basis unle55 it 15 inapproprlate to p￿sUm£ that the company will continue to operate. Thp trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records th* disclose with reasonable accur.acy at anv time the financial positlon of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements omply with the Companies Art 21x16. They are also re5pon5ible for safeguarding the 055ets of the charitsble campany and hence for tsknng reasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fr4ud and other irregularities. AUDIT EXEMPTION Th8 Trust88s have taken ad¥antsge of the exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006" r81atin8 ta small companies and these financial ststements are therefore unaudited. Signed on behalf of the trystees Julle Constsble- Treasurer 2110è12026

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DIStRICT (A company limited by guarantee) The notes on pages 12 to 14 forrn part of these financial statements. STATEMEN[ OF FINANCIAL A￿1v[nE5 (Including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 March 2026 Total funds 2026 Un￿$1￿cled Restrlcted funds funds Totallund$ 2025 Note INCOME Grants & charitable actMtlES 167,087 105.728 Donatlons 4,058 1,851 Bank inteieil 6,895 4.800 Total Income 178.040 105,728 3W286 EXPENDITURE Salarles 87.232 96,801 184.033 18&710 Staff &Volunteer{Incl. travel &tralnln81 2.262 1.681 792 Office 13.d58 7.943 21,401 18.957 Premises 14.456 19.440 19.059 GDY¢rnance 18 69 Other 766 106 872 614 Totsl E¥pendllure 120,064 iii. 231.597 232.201 Net iThcomellexpendilure}foTthe year 57.976 (5.805) 52,In Transfer between funds 110,5411 iQ,541 Netmovement Infunds 47.435 52.171 R•concilrationof funds Balances brought fopNaTd 2025 313,254 2.214 315,468 239.383 Balances broughttorward2026 315.4fj9 IOIPage

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRICT {A company limrted by guarantee) BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2026 Note 2026 2025 Current Assets Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand 13,406 376.429 389,835 19.105 300.889 319.994 Creditors- amountsfaliingdue within one year 122,1961 (4.525) Total NetAssets 315.469 Represenled byfunds of the Charlty Unrestricted Funds- generalreseNe Restricted Funds 360,689 6.950 313.254 2.215 The dirertors are of the opinion that the company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 20(￿ relating to small companies for the year ended 31 March 2026. The directors confirm that no member has requested an audlt in accordan￿ with Section 4.76 of the Companies Act 2006. The director5 acknowledge their responsibilities for. al Ensurlng that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Settion 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 b) Preparing financial statements whlch glve a true and falr vlew of the state of affalrs of the company as at the end of each financial year and of its profit or loss for each financlal year In accordance with the requlrements of 5ertion 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the compa.nies Att 2006 relating to financial statements so far as is applioble to the company. These financial statements h.gye b.een prepared In at¢orOance wlth tho special provisions of Part 15.of the Companles Act 2006 relatlng to small companies. The Flnanclal Ststements were approved by the Trustees on 21 July 2026 and signed on their behalf by.'- Julie Constable- Xi lo&1 2026 Registered company number 1146060 111 Page

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRicr (A company limited by guarantee)-___ NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The charitable company was incorporatsd as a company Ilmlted by guarantee and Is reglstered In En￿and and Wales. The registered office address is shown on page l. The charitable company constitutes a public benefit organlsatlon and the trustees have had regard to the Charlty Commission guidan￿ on organisation for public benefit. accounting poliries al The financial statements a￿ prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordan￿ wlth the Companies Act 2006 and follow the ￿commendation of the Chartty Commission in Charities SORP IFRS 102). b) Income is included in the Ststement of Financial Artivities under income when receivable. Grants, where related to perfomiance and specific deliverables. are accounted for as the charitsble company earns the right to consideratlon by its performance. Where income is re￿ived In advance of Performan￿ it is treated s d¢ferred income and included wlthin c￿dItorS. c} Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there Is a legal or conStr￿tive obligation to make payments to third partles, rt is probable that the settlement will be requlred and the amount of the obligation can be reliably measured. Items of equipment are fully charged in the year of purchase. d) Restricted funds represent grants and donatlons recelved that are subject to restrictioTrs on thelr expenditure imposed by the 4ortor or through the terns of an appeal. The donors of restrloed funds are set out in the notes to the financlal ststements. el Unrestrlcted funds represent funds that are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in line with the objects of the charitable company. Such funds may be held in ordpr to finance both working capital and capital investment. fl A pension scheme for employees is operated on a deflned contributions tsasls. Contributlons are expensed as they becorne payable. gl Expenditure included in the accounts includes VAT as the bureau does not recover VAT. Irrecoverable VAT Is included within the relevant Costs in the StstemeDt of Financial Activities. h) The char.ity is an exempt Charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Chartties Art 2011 and i& considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 Finan￿ Act 2010 and therefore It meets the definition of a charltable company for UK corporatlon tsx purposes. i) The fiDancial statements have ieen prepared on a &oing concern basls as the trustees believe that with the level of unrestriLted funds held and the budgeted income and expendvture forthe 12 months from these financial ststements, there are sufficient fund5 for the charity to be able to continue a5 a going COn￿rn. l Donatlons Oon•llon$ Unrestrirted Restrlrted funth fundB Total ￿ndS 2026 Totalfvnds 2025 Tandrid8e Lottery All Saints Church Chelshèm. Faflei8h & Warllngham Rellef In Need Fund. Caterham Bowls Club Other donations Totals recorded In grants I charitable activities in prlor year 512 141 512 141 412 750 1,225 1.225 689 1.851 4,058 4.058 121Page

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRI (A company limlted by 8uarantee) 2 Grants I Charitable activltles Unrestrfcted Restrkted futhds fvnds Totslfunds 2026 Tot•lfvnds 2025 Tan(Jrldge Dlstrlct Councll Communlty Foundationforsurrey SurreyGoJRtyCouncll-Iwuslngsupportlunds No-one Left Behind SurreyAdviceline Energyoutreach Project Foodbank Macmilian SuNeyCountyCoun¢llll.Tupgrade grant) Chelsham. Farleigh &WarfinBham Relief in Need Fund NHSWeifoelng Fund BLetchlngwparlsh Councll Dorr#ansland Pailsh Coumcll Llmpsffeld PaTlsh Councll Llngyleid Parishcouncll Oxted Pailsh Councll Waitingham Parish Councll Whyteleafe Village Council Woldingham Palish Councll Totals 122,037 122.037 io,oco 62,525 21.304 21,108 840 17,P27 41,094 41,250 34.027 75,277 38.7B2 9.720 38.782 9,720 13SO 4,853 4.853 500 350 250 500 250 1.5LKI I,OCK) 271815 167.087 301,635 3 Debtors 2026 2025 Accrued income Prepayments 10.632 2,774 12,782 6,323 13,406 19.105 Accrued income represents income for Macmlllan project work (paid In arrears) and bank interest. Prepayments for l.T support and reference materials. 4 Creditors- amounts falling due within one year 2026 2025 Deferred income lincome received In advance) Accruals lincl. trade creditors) Other creditors incl. tsx, Nl. pension 20.062 1.725 L314 240 4,525 22,196 Deferred income reprèsents monle5 for proje(t work received in 102>26 flnancial yèarthat will be delivered in 2026-27 financial year. 2 months. Foodbank projert funding £3,075 7 Thoriflis, NH5 Wellbe'iri8 projec* lunding £16.987 kcruals indude the independent e¥amlners fee of £1.250 131Page

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DisfRicr (A company limited by 8uarantee)_ 5 Movement of furKIs At l April 2025 Income Expendlture Trnnsfors At 31 Mar¢h 2026 UF¥restricted fund5 Restrlrted funds 313,254 2,214 315,468 178.040 105.728 283,768 120,064 111.533 231.597 110,5411 10,541 360.689 6.950 Restricted fvnds movementdelall Balance carried BalaKe at Incomi1* Resources fonyard at 01.1￿2023 resources expende0 Trgnslers 31.03.2Q26 2.214 1.178 Debta￿ce funds (Parlsh CouncilfvrKllng) FoodBank HousingsupkK)rt Funds Macmllian Welfaire Rights Servlce SASH NHSWellbelng project Surrey Countycounclllundlnglor l.T TotalTe511icted funds 18,346 24.063 5,717 38.893 2.866 4.853 9.720 IOS.728 5,026 173 5,772 6,950 2.214 111,538 16,541 Anatysls of Funds Total Debtors and prepayments Cash at bank and in hand 13.406 369,479 382.885 -.22,196 360,689 6,950 6,950 376,429 389,835 22,196 367.639 Credltors Net assets 6,950 6 Trustees No rnember5 of the Board of Trustees re￿Ived any remuneration for thelr servlces or claimed any expenses during the year under review or in the prevlou5 year. 7 Employees 2025 Salarles Social security costs Pension costs Total 170.991 18.628 4.914 194,533 173.021 13,339 4,380 190.740 The average number of people employed in 2026 was 9. The average number of people employed in 2025 was 8. No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,0(Xl in the period. 141Page

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIOGE DISTRicr (A company limited by guarantee) 8 Related parties Cltlzens Advicè TaThdridge Distrirt Is a tfteh)bet of Cltii¢tl Advicè. thè Thatiorfjal 8ssocSatiOfi for the atlit.tls Ad¥lcè service throughout the Untted Kingdom. Membership of the national associatlon requlres the tharltable company to adhere to rigorou5 Standards in respert of governance, organisational pract1￿$ and quality of advio. There Is a membership fee which includes professional indemnity insurance. Some projetts are operated under sub-agreements with other local Citizen Advi￿ bureau. The charity also COP operate5 and liaises Wlth several other advlsory services, local charities and social ser4ices departments on behalf of clients. Where one of the trustees holds the position of trusteeldirector of another charlty, they may be involved in discussions ￿gardIng that other charity, but not in the ultimate decision-making process. 151Page

CITIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DISTRICT IA company limited by guarantee) INDEPENDENT EXAMINEWS REPORT TO THE TRusfEES OF aTIZENS ADVICE TANDRIDGE DisfRicr LIMITED I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2026, set out on pa8Ès 10- 15. Responslbllltles and basls of report As the Charws trustees (who are also the Directors of the company for the purposes of company law), you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts In accordance wlth the requlrernents of the Companies Art 2006 {the 2￿6 Act). Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Art and are eligible for independent examination, I report In respect of my eKamlnatlon of the Charltvs accounts as carrled out under section 145 of the Charities Art 2011 (the 2011 Art). In carrylng out my examinatlon I have followed the directions 8iven by the Charity Commisslon under section 145(51(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent exarnlnerfs sLthment I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attentlon In eonneetlon wlth the examlnatlon 8Svlfi8 ffle eause to belleve In any mateFlal respect. l) Accounting records were not kept In respett of the Company as required by section 386 of the 21x16 21 The accounts do not accord with th05e record5; or 31 The account5 do not comply with the accounting requirements of sertion 396 of the 2(K)6 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a °true and fairf view. which is llQt a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 41 The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Staternent of Reeornrnended ProeEiee for 8eeoufiting and Feportlng by eharltles (applle8ble te charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concern and have corne acr055 no other matters in connection with the examinatlon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name.. David Wheeler FCCA Cheeld Wheeler & Co. Ch8rtered CertSfled Aeeountants Redhlll Chambers 2d Hlgh Street Redhlll Surrey RHI IRY Signature: Date: 24 161 Page