REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1148516
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
FOR
CHARITY FOR KIDS
Ashdown Hurrey
Chartered Accountant & Business Advisers
20 Havelock Road
Hastings
East Sussex
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
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Report of the Trustees |
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Independent Examiner's Report |
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Statement of Financial Activities |
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Balance Sheet |
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Notes to the Financial Statements |
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities |
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
Thetrusteespresenttheirreportwiththefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31July2025.The trustees
haveadoptedtheprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicable to
charitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of
Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
CharityforKids'objectivesaretopromoteandfurtherthecareandreliefofchildren,whoarestillinfulltimeeducation, who
haveaterminalillnessorwhoaresufferingfromalife-threateningmedicalconditionandduringreasonablewishesof such
children.
Toalsorelievetheneedsofchildrenwithaseveredisabilityorimpairmentoranydisabilitythatimmobilisesachild by
providing such facilities, equipment and services that are over and above those which the local authorities provide.
ThetrusteesconfirmthattheyhavereferredtotheguidancecontainedintheCharityCommissionforgeneralguidance on
public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives.
CharityforkidswasfoundedbyPaulHarrisin2011,andtheCharitycontinuetoprovideforchildreninthelocal community,
fulfillingtheaspirationsofPaul,toraisefundstomakeadifferencetothelivesofpoorlychildrenlocally,givingbackto those
in need in our community.
Volunteers
CharityforKidscontinuestohaveapproximately10regularvolunteersandactivelyencouragenewmemberstojoin through
fundraisingevents,oursocialmediapagesi.eFacebook,Twitterandviaourwebsiteandwewouldwelcomenew volunteers
in 2026
None of the volunteers or trustees receive a salary.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In the past 12 months Charity for Kids has continued to help a range of children in the Hastings & Rother area.
Ourapplicationsapproachcontinuestobethesame,withmoniesspentonchildren,bothindividuallyandmostrecently via
community projects we were involved in, which will benefit many children and not just individuals.
MoniesspentintotalonbothGrantsapplicationsandprojectstogethertotaling£27,682.£10,000ofthiswas specifically
designatedtotheBexhillBeachGardenproject,whichwillenablewheelchairaccessformanychildrenandadultsalike. This
was a very big project which Charity for kids were proud to have been a part of.
Onanindividualbasis,wewereabletoassist£17,682inGrants,helpingtomeetindividualrequests,workingwith specialist
schools and hospitals in the area.
Theteamhavebeenabletohosteventstokeepourbrandstronginourareaanditwasgreattoseechildrenwehad helped
in the past pop by and say hello.
Fundraising activities
Asiwritethisreport,wearediscussinganumberofpotentialprojectswewouldliketodointheareaandwe are
encouragingcommunity/companies,tocomeforwardandseehowtheycansupportCFKintheupandcoming twelve
months. We hope this will enable us to continue serving the community.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
The principal source of funding for the year has come from donations and fundraising activities totalling £21,522.
Reserves policy
Itisthepolicyofthecharitythatunrestrictedfundswhichhavenotbeendesignatedforaspecificuseshouldbeused to
assistintherunningoftheeverydayactivities,whilstthosethathavebeendesignatedorrestrictedbythedonorsareheld for
the purposes they are intended for.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number 1148516
Principal address
120 Harrow Lane
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN37 7JT
Trustees
P Walker
S Mepham
J Wootten (resigned 5.9.25)
T L Newstead (appointed 5.9.25)
Independent Examiner
Stuart Rosling FCCA
Ashdown Hurrey
Chartered Accountant & Business Advisers
20 Havelock Road
Hastings
East Sussex
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 28 April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
T L Newstead - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHARITY FOR KIDS
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Charity for Kids
IreporttothecharitytrusteesonmyexaminationoftheaccountsofCharityforKids(theTrust)fortheyear ended
31 July 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
AsthecharitytrusteesoftheTrustyouareresponsibleforthepreparationoftheaccountsinaccordancewith the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
IreportinrespectofmyexaminationoftheTrust'saccountscarriedoutunderSection145oftheActandincarryingout my
examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomaterialmattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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.
Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhichattentionshould be
drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Stuart Rosling FCCA
Ashdown Hurrey
Chartered Accountant & Business Advisers
20 Havelock Road
Hastings
East Sussex
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29 April 2026
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
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31.7.25 |
31.7.24 |
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Unrestricted |
Total |
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fund |
funds |
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Notes |
£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
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Donations and legacies |
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52,875 |
61,160 |
Investment income |
3 |
930 |
498 |
Total |
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53,805 |
61,658 |
EXPENDITURE ON |
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Raising funds |
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7,201 |
3,816 |
Charitable activities |
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Charitable activities |
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27,682 |
17,851 |
Other |
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3,297 |
2,432 |
Total |
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38,180 |
24,099 |
NET INCOME |
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15,625 |
37,559 |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
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Total funds brought forward |
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119,582 |
82,023 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
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135,207 |
119,582 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
BALANCE SHEET 31 JULY 2025
31.7.25
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
136,647
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
7
(1,440)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
135,207
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
135,207
NET ASSETS
135,207
FUNDS
8
Unrestricted funds
135,207
TOTAL FUNDS
135,207 |
31.7.24
Total
funds
£
121,022
(1,440)
119,582
119,582
119,582
119,582
119,582 |
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ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon28April2026andwere signed
on its behalf by:
T L Newstead - Trustee
P Walker - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
1. STATUTORY INFORMATION
CharityforKidsisanunincorporatedcharity,registeredinEngland&Wales.Thecharity'sregisterednumber and
registered office address can be found in the Report of the Trustees.
2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharity,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,havebeenprepared in
accordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statementof Recommended
PracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReporting Standard
applicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',FinancialReportingStandard 102
'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andtheCharitiesAct2011. The
financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesarerequiredtomakeanassessmentoftheabilityofthecharity to
continue as a going concern. The trustees have prepared a cash flow forecast and budgets for the charity.
Onthebasisoftheseforecastsandthefactthatthecharityhassubstantialnetcurrentassetsandnetassets, the
trusteesareconfidentthatthecharityhasadequateresourcestocontinueinoperationalexistenceandtomeet its
liabilitiesastheyfallduefortheforeseeablefuture.Asaresultoftheabove,thetrusteeshaveconcludedthat it
remains appropriate to adopt a going concern basis of preparation in these financial statements.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is
probablethattheincomewillbereceivedandtheamountcanbemeasuredreliably.Incomeisonlyrecognised when
any performance objectives have been met.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommittingthe charity
tothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlementandthe amount
oftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisandhasbeen classified
underheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbedirectlyattributedto particular
headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
continued...
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
3. INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION |
31.7.25
£
930 |
31.7.24
£
498
31.7.23
£
1,290 |
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31.7.24 |
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£ |
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Fees payable to the charity's independent examiners for the independent
examination of the charity's financial statements |
1,440 |
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4. INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS' REMUNERATION
5. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31July2025norfortheyear ended
31 July 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 July 2024.
6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
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Unrestricted |
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fund |
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£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM |
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Donations and legacies |
61,160 |
Investment income |
498 |
Total |
61,658 |
EXPENDITURE ON |
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Raising funds |
3,816 |
Charitable activities |
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Charitable activities |
17,851 |
Other |
2,432 |
Total |
24,099 |
NET INCOME |
37,559 |
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS |
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Total funds brought forward |
82,023 |
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
119,582 |
continued...
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
7. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
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31.7.25 |
31.7.24 |
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£ |
£ |
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Other creditors |
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1,440 |
1,440 |
8. |
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
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Net |
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movement |
At |
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At 1.8.24 |
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in funds |
31.7.25 |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Unrestricted funds |
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General fund |
119,582 |
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15,625 |
135,207 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
119,582 |
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15,625 |
135,207 |
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Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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Incoming |
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Resources |
Movement |
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resources |
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expended |
in funds |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Unrestricted funds |
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General fund |
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53,805 |
(38,180) |
15,625 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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53,805 |
(38,180) |
15,625 |
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Comparatives for movement in funds |
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Net |
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movement |
At |
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At 1.8.23 |
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in funds |
31.7.24 |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Unrestricted funds |
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General fund |
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82,023 |
37,559 |
119,582 |
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TOTAL FUNDS |
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82,023 |
37,559 |
119,582 |
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Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
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Incoming |
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Resources |
Movement |
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resources |
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expended |
in funds |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
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Unrestricted funds |
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|
General fund |
|
61,658 |
(24,099) |
37,559 |
|
TOTAL FUNDS |
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61,658 |
(24,099) |
37,559 |
continued...
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS |
Net
movement
At 1.8.23
in funds
£
£
82,023
53,184
82,023
53,184 |
At
31.7.25
£
135,207 |
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135,207 |
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheaboveare as
follows:
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Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
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resources |
expended |
in funds |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
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General fund |
115,463 |
(62,279) |
53,184 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
115,463 |
(62,279) |
53,184 |
9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 July 2025.
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CHARITY FOR KIDS
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 |
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31.7.25 |
31.7.24 |
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£ |
£ |
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS |
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Donations and legacies |
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Fundraising & donations |
21,522 |
26,411 |
Legacies |
31,353 |
34,749 |
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52,875 |
61,160 |
Investment income |
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Deposit account interest |
930 |
498 |
Total incoming resources |
53,805 |
61,658 |
EXPENDITURE |
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Raising donations and legacies |
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Printing (including calenders) |
6,497 |
2,260 |
Event costs |
383 |
563 |
Advertising and promotion (Including website |
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costs) |
245 |
745 |
Collection costs |
76 |
248 |
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7,201 |
3,816 |
Charitable activities |
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Gifts & donations |
27,682 |
17,851 |
Support costs |
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Management |
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Insurance |
468 |
454 |
Other |
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Postage and stationery |
515 |
343 |
Sundries |
116 |
45 |
Storage costs |
758 |
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1,389 |
388 |
Governance costs |
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Independent examiners' remuneration |
1,440 |
1,590 |
Total resources expended |
38,180 |
24,099 |
Net income |
15,625 |
37,559 |
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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