**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04** 

**Charity registration number 1149341 (England and Wales) Company registration number 08205134** 

## **THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

# **ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025** 



**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

|**Trustees**|G Heaps||
|---|---|---|
||J Taylor||
||R Rainer||
||G Rudd||
||S Rainer||
||N Roper||
||D Slann||
||A Wickens|(Appointed 5 December 2024)|
|**Bookkeeper and accountant**|Neil Holland||
||Noble Accountancy Solutions Limited||
||(ICAEW firm reference C009574001)||
|**Charity number**|1149341||
|**Company number**|08205134||
|**Registered office**|The Lodge, Fernhill Court||
||Balsall St East||
||Balsall Common||
||Coventry||
||CV7 7FR||
|**Independent examiner**|M T Manley & Co Limited||
||696 Yardley Wood Rd||
||Billesley||
||Birmingham||
||West Midlands||
||B13 0HY||
|**Principle bankers**|HSBC||
||34 Poplar Road||
||Solihull||
||B91 3AF||





**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **CONTENTS** 

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|Trustees' report|1 - 2|
|Impact report||
|Independent examiner's report|3|
|Statement of financial activities|4|
|Balance sheet|5|
|Notes to the financial statements|6 - 15|





**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

The Trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ending 30th September 2025. The Trustees, who are also directors of the company and who served throughout the year are listed on the previous page. 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016) 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

The Foundation is limited by guarantee and does not have any share capital. It is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association, incorporated on 6th September 2012. 

The Foundation was registered as a Charity on 16th October 2012. 

## **Public Benefit Statement** 

In the exercise of their powers as Charity Trustees, they have had due regard to the published guidance from the Charity Commission on the operation of the public benefit requirement. 

The aims of the Charity are carried out for public benefit. 

The Trustees consider that support to parents, their families and friends who have suffered a Stillbirth or Neonatal death and the dissemination of information and lessons learned to the rest of the Country to be of public benefit. 

## **Financial review** 

The net surplus for the year arising from net income from activities and fund-raising events, and donations received, and not yet spent by the year-end, is shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. 

At the end of the financial year 2025, our unrestricted funds are £308,826 (2024: £194,749) which is the equivalent of 8 months' worth of running costs (2024: 6 months). 

The position has moved back into the Reserves Policy of holding 6-9 months' worth of running costs in reserve. Management has reviewed charitable activity levels during the year ended 30th September 2025, and prepared financial and activity forecasts for the coming financial year. We are confident that reserves will continue within our stated policy during the year ending 30th September 2026. 

||2025|2024|
|---|---|---|
|Unrestricted current assets|308,826|194,749|
|Running costs|469,180|356,449|
|Months' running costs in reserve|8|6|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were: 

A Brook (Resigned 26 February 2025) K Blackstock (Resigned 1 June 2025) S Richards (Resigned 1 November 2024) G Heaps A Price (Resigned 1 June 2025) K Watson (Resigned 27 November 2024) J Taylor R Rainer G Rudd S Rainer N Roper D Slann A Wickens (Appointed 5 December 2024) 

## **Statement of Trustees' responsibilities** 

The Trustees (who are also directors of The Lily Mae Foundation for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and 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: 

−select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. 

−observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. 

- −make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. 

−state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

−prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and which 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. 

## **Small company provisions** 

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. The Report of the Trustees was approved at their meeting of 5th December 2024. 

.............................. 

**Ryan Jackson** Founder and Managing Director Dated: .........................14 May 2026 

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CHARITY
Aims & Objectives

## **Our Vision** 

Our vision at The Lily Mae Foundation is to work alongside Medical & Healthcare Professionals, other Charities and the All Party Parliamentary Group for Baby loss, to be recognised as the main provider of bereavement support for families who have lost a baby to Stillbirth, Neonatal Death, Miscarriage or Medical Termination in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. 

Not only do we want to support anyone who has suffered the loss of a baby, but we want to raise awareness of how tragically common the loss of a baby is. Most people do not realise that Stillbirth, Neonatal Death, Miscarriage and Medical Termination devastate the lives of more than 3,500 parents every year. As the loss of a baby is still seen as a taboo subject bereaved parents are not encouraged to seek the support that they so desperately need. We want to change all of that. 




## BABY LOSS DEVASTATES MORE THAN 


PARENTS’ LIVES EVERY YEAR 





## IT IS WIDELY ESTIMATED THAT AROUND 


KNOWN PREGNANCIES END IN A **MISCARRIAGE.** 

## IT IS ESTIMATED THAT AT LEAST 


PREGNANCIES A YEAR IN THE UK END IN A **TFMR.** 



## **Charitable Objectives** 

## **Promote & Protect** 

To promote psychological, emotional and physical well-being of parents, their families and friends when a baby dies in the uterus, at birth or soon after birth by: 

- **a)** Supporting and promoting information to bereaved parents, their families and friends. 

- **b)** Working collaboratively to improve and enhance professional practice with health and social care professionals for the benefit of bereaved parents and their families. 

## **Work with other Charitable Organisations** 

To make donations to other charitable institutions having similar objects as the charity that the trustees shall at their discretion deem suitable. 


## **Research & Assist** 

To promote and assist in research and the implementation of best practice to identify the causes and help reduce the incidence of the death of a baby in the uterus, at birth or soon after birth. 



EXPANDING OUR IMPACT.
A year of firsts

The Lily Mae Foundation is committed to working closely with the communities that we serve, ensuring that we listen, understand and consistently respond to their needs and develop our services accordingly. 

You can read about our activities in detail on the following pages but here are some selected highlights for 2024-2025: 


We held our first Walk 60 Miles in February Fundraising Challenge event. 

We launched our Self-Care Mornings for bereaved parents. 

We started monthly Walk and Talk sessions for bereaved parents and grandparents. 

We started running Yoga After Loss sessions, led by Sophie, a trained teacher and bereaved mum. 


Our Co-Founders, Amy and Ryan Jackson, were awarded honorary Doctorates by Coventry University. 


The Still Parents Podcast was nominated in the Parenting and Specialist categories of the 2025 British Podcast Awards. 



SUPPORT FOR
Parents & Families

Memory Boxes 


OVER THE LAST YEAR, WE HAVE PROVIDED 


## MEMORY BOXES 

TO OUR SEVENTEEN PARTNER HOSPITALS 




## **Our UK partner Hospitals** 


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## **Our Northern Ireland partner Hospitals** 

DAISY HILL HOSPITAL, NEWRY THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOSPITAL, BELFAST 

Memory Boxes provide much-needed support for bereaved parents, providing them with the opportunity to collect immediate precious memories and items and store them safely. 



## OVER THE LAST YEAR, WE HAVE HONOURED 


## BABY BIRTHDAYS 

THROUGH DIGITAL BIRTHDAY CARDS SHARED ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS. 




1-2-1 Baby Loss Support Service 

## OVER THE LAST YEAR, 


## NEW CLIENTS HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO OUR BABY LOSS SUPPORT SERVICE, 

whilst we have continued to provide support to other clients who entered the Service in previous years and are still accessing support. 

WE HAVE PROVIDED OVER 1800 hours 

OF 1-2-1 SUPPORT THIS YEAR. 



Monthly Support Group Meetings 


OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUPS, BASED IN MERIDEN AND BOURNVILLE AND OUR RECENT WALK & TALK SUPPORT GROUP CONTINUE TO BE POPULAR, WITH OVER 


CLIENTS ATTENDING ACROSS THE 3 GROUPS 

These Groups offer support for all those who have suffered the loss of a baby. The introduction of our Walk and Talk Support Group has grown massively this year, offering families a different way to receive support and meet other bereaved families. 




Pregnancy After Loss Support 


IN ADDITION TO OUR 1-2-1 SESSIONS, PARENTS GOING THROUGH PREGNANCY AFTER LOSS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS OUR MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP. 

IN ADDITION OVER THE LAST YEAR, 


PEOPLE HAVE ATTENDED THE PREGNANCY AFTER LOSS GROUP 


Those attending have benefitted from the connections made with each another, as well as participating in the additional opportunities offered by a Q&A session with an independent midwife and a guided hypnosis session to support the management of anxiety. 



## **Rainbow Baby Group** 

Our monthly Rainbow Baby Group continues to offer a compassionate and supportive environment for families who have experienced the loss of a baby and are now raising, or expecting, a rainbow baby. These sessions create meaningful opportunities for connection, conversation, and play in a nurturing space. 

This year, members had access to Paediatric First Aid Training and participated in a collaborative coffee morning with the Birmingham and Solihull Perinatal Mental Health Loss Team, providing valuable resources for both emotional and practical support. **Over the past year, more than 130 individuals have engaged with the Rainbow Baby Group** , with 54 receiving ongoing support through a dedicated WhatsApp Group, ensuring families stay connected and supported on their journey. 


## **Mums and Grandmothers’ Group** 

The Mums and Grandmothers’ Group continues to grow. **There are now 72 members who benefit from support via a dedicated WhatsApp Group and in-person activities.** We have organised three self-care mornings over the year, including crafts, walking and yoga plus a wreath-making session. Each activity offers opportunities for both reflection and connection with others. 


## **Dads and Grandads’ Group** 

Running in parallel with the Mums and Grandmothers’ group, the well-established Dads and Grandads group has also grown in numbers, with **118 members now benefitting from the opportunity to connect with others both online and in-person** through our monthly programme of activities that have included go-karting, a visit to the Birmingham German Market and participation in an Escape Room evening. 



Little Shining Lights Christmas Services 


## ON 1ST DECEMBER 2024 WE HELD OUR LITTLE SHINING LIGHTS CHRISTMAS SERVICES, 

providing a space for parents and families to come together and remember their precious babies. 


**people attended our Family service** 


**people attended our Adult Only service** 

A TOTAL OF 253 PEOPLE ATTENDED BOTH SERVICES. 



Still Parents Podcast 


Hosted by Ryan Jackson, Dan Kelly and Matt Whitehouse, the Still Parents Podcast unites bereaved fathers worldwide through honest, raw and inspiring stories. Supported by Podvocates, Matt McConnell, William Ellis and Kelly Jean-Phillipe. 

It has been another amazing year, in which guests have generously shared their views, experiences and insights. People have listened to the podcast, across 61 countries and 6 continents. 

## OVER THE LAST YEAR MORE THAN 


## PEOPLE HAVE LISTENED TO THE PODCAST 


We’re delighted to have been recognised through the British Podcast Awards, shortlisted in both the Parenting and Specialist categories. 



Support for Children and Young People 

## **Play therapy** 

Explaining the death of a baby to siblings can be extremely daunting and difficult for parents, who are also dealing with their own grief following the loss of their child. It is very common to feel worried and anxious about how siblings will be affected by the death of their baby brother or sister. 

Parents will be unsure about what to say and how much to tell, they will want to protect them, especially when the siblings are very young and may well struggle to understand the concept of death. **Delivered by specialist Therapeutic Play Practitioner and bereaved parent, Matt Haywood,** our Play Therapy sessions provide children with the opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings in creative and dynamic ways, without having to use words to articulate themselves. 

## **Feedback from children and families has been very positive, as evidenced through these anonymised quotes from parents:** 

They have become themself and are able to express how they feel. Confidence in talking has improved massively. 

Every time they come away from Matt, they are super happy and enjoy coming. It’s nice for them to have something so positive, just for them. 

## **Sibling Support Days** 

Our Sibling Support Days **at Hatton Adventure World** enable children to meet and share with others who have suffered the same loss and be supported through creative art activities. During the day the children take part in a number of fun activities, including indoor and outdoor play, animal feeding and petting, craft workshops and a foam party. This year we ran two Sibling Support Days on 27th May and 28th August. **A total of 83 children, aged from 4 to 16 years, attended from 62 families.** 




## **Theatre trip** 

On Friday 21st February we organised a trip for bereaved families to see Shane West (also known as Hatton World’s Zoobee) perform his magic show at the Abbey Theatre in Nuneaton. **19 children and 11 parents enjoyed an evening of comedy magic** , laughs, ventriloquism and mind-blowing illusions. 

## **Christmas Party** 

In December we organised a Christmas celebration for bereaved siblings at the Royal British Legion in Knowle, **welcoming 76 children for an afternoon filled with enjoyment, activities, and new friendships.** This event provided a valuable opportunity for children who have lost a baby brother or sister to connect with others who share a similar experience. The afternoon was filled with crafts, games and a visit from Santa, creating a warm and welcoming environment for the children to enjoy. Beyond the festive activities, the party provided a space for a shared understanding and support, allowing these siblings to feel more connected on their grief journeys. 




Sibling Day: Hatton Adventure World 



Sibling Grieve2 Support Packs 


OUR SIBLING SUPPORT PACKS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST A BROTHER OR SISTER. 

## OVER THE LAST YEAR, 


SIBLINGSGRIEVE2 PACKS WERE PROVIDED TO FAMILIES THROUGH OUR PARTNER HOSPITALS. 


## **Each pack includes:** 

- A Lily Mae Foundation branded cotton tote bag 

- The Story of Our Baby book 

- Notebook 

- My feelings journal 

- Felt tip pens 

- Pen 

- Wrist band 

- Worry doll •  Photo frame. 



SUPPORT FOR
Professionals

Another key element of the Foundation is to work collaboratively with professionals to improve and enhance professional practice for the benefit of bereaved parents and their families. We offer advice, support and training to professionals across the region, including student practitioners. 

Some examples include: 

We provided training to staff at Clifford Bridge Academy School to empower them to support children and families affected by baby loss. 

As a school community, we endeavour to support our children and their families in all aspects of their lives, not just education. In recent months we had been made aware of children who were facing the sad loss of a baby sibling. We contacted The Lily Mae Foundation and immediately received guidance as to how to support those children and their parents over the phone. Ryan also kindly offered to provide training for staff that he tailored to our specific requirement of how to talk about loss to very young siblings, and the impact that this grief may have on them (in both the immediate and the long term). Ryan arrived and gifted us with his own personal story, his knowledge and his counsel. It was an inspiring and informative session that extended beyond educating us and encouraged us to 'feel'. Thank you to Ryan, to The Lily Mae Foundation and to all of the staff that make themselves so readily available to families and to those of us who are trying our best to help others. Your time and dedication is very much appreciated. 

## **Cara Hannis,** 

Learning Mentor and Wellbeing Champion, Clifford Bridge Academy 

We provide monthly supervision support to the bereavement midwives and staff working within University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire: 

She provides a safe space for us to discuss any issues that we have, and by supporting us she helps us to be able to support those under our care…She has helped with team dynamics, individual issues, bereavement and loss and confidence issues. All members of the team have found her support invaluable. 

**Anonymous** 



We provided training to communication leads across NHS Trusts, Healthwatch and Social Services across Birmingham, The Black Country and Solihull. 

The training provided by Ryan Jackson from the Lily Mae Foundation was exemplary, pitched exactly to land well with the audience - a group of communication leads across NHS Trusts, (acute, community and mental health) Healthwatch, and social services across Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull. We had sought the training to ensure our communications materials were sensitive, inclusive and empathetic to all, and the feedback from those on the training was resoundingly positive. In fact, colleagues posted on LinkedIn to share their personal thoughts about the training, one Head of Communications commenting: 

I had the honour of meeting with Ryan from The Lily Mae Foundation® today to talk about how we as communicators can be as inclusive and sensitive as possible with our words. 

Having recently stepped in to support our University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust maternity and neonatal services with their comms, it’s given me a lot to think about when we share not only positive stories, but the devastating ones as well. 



COMMUNITY
Engagement
& Events

Baby Loss Awareness week October 9th-15th 2024 


BABY LOSS AWARENESS WEEK IS ALWAYS A BUSY WEEK FOR THE FOUNDATION AS WE CONTINUE TO OFFER OUR ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES IN ADDITION TO ATTENDING AND FACILITATING SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO MARK THIS IMPORTANT PERIOD. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another beautiful Wave of Light Service and to St Mary’s Church in Temple Balsall for hosting us once again. We were also proud to support a number of other events, including services and stands at Knowle Church, Coventry Cathedral, Heartlands Hospital, St Patricks’s RC Church Service, Wolverhampton Pelsall Community Centre in Walsall and Birmingham Women’s Hospital. 





## **Golf Day and Dinner Dance** 

**On Friday 11th April we hosted our 16th Annual Golf Day and Evening Dinner Dance.** Once again it was a fantastic day and another hugely successful fundraising event. We were lucky to welcome the sunshine for a brilliant day of golf, followed by an unforgettable evening filled with great entertainment, dancing and celebration. 


COLLECTIVELY RAISED OVER 

## £25,000 




## **February Walk** 

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Walk 60 Miles in February Fundraising Challenge. **In the first year of the challenge, 80 individuals took part.** We loved seeing your photos and videos throughout the month. 


INCREDIBLE EFFORTS HELPED RAISE A PHENOMENAL 

## £20,753 



## **Malvern End to End Challenge** 

**Ten brilliant individuals took part** in this year’s Malvern End to End challenge, walking 18 miles across the beautiful Malvern Hills. Thank you to everyone who took part. 


COLLECTIVELY RAISED OVER 




## **Snowdon Sunrise Challenge** 

**An unforgettable experience, 18 people joined us this year** for the Snowdon Sunrise Challenge, ascending to the peak under moonlight and then observing daylight break as they descended. Huge congratulations and thank you to everyone who took part. 


COLLECTIVELY RAISED OVER 





## **London Landmarks Half Marathon** 

## ON 6TH APRIL, 


## AMAZING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE LONDON LANDMARKS HALF MARATHON, 

running in support of The Lily Mae Foundation. We want to extend a big thank you to everyone involved, each and every runner, their families and friends who came to cheer them on and the generous sponsors who supported our runners through the day. 




COLLECTIVELY RAISED OVER £13,810 




## **White Collar Boxing** 

On 9th November 2024 and 19th July 2025 we held White Collar Boxing Events in proud partnership with The Boxing Lab and Ariyah-Skye Personal Training. OVER THE COURSE OF 10 WEEKS, MORE THAN 40 

**incredible individuals, including bereaved parents, passionate fundraisers and fitness enthusiasts** committed themselves to an intensive training journey. Their training prepared them to step into the ring and take part in a White Collar Boxing match in support of families who have experienced the heartbreak of losing a baby. 




INCREDIBLE EFFORTS HELPED RAISE A PHENOMENAL £30,000 




## **Just Dance** 

In January 2025, our Administration Manager and Baby Loss Support Worker, Chantelle, took on the challenge of learning to dance Strictly style. After eight weeks of dedicated training, practising two hours each week, she bravely showcased her new skills in front of a live audience. **Chantelle danced in** 

**memory of her twin daughters, Nevaeh and Indie,** to mark what would have been their 10th birthday. 

THROUGH HER MOVING TRIBUTE, SHE RAISED AN INCREDIBLE 

£363 

## **Skydives** 

**This year an amazing 14 people have completed skydives for us** at Hinton Skydiving Centre in Banbury across 6 different dates. 



RAISING A FANTASTIC £5,530 






## **High Sheriff Visit** 

We were honoured to welcome the High Sheriff of the West Midlands, Doug Wright MBE, to The Lily Mae Foundation office on 5th February. This visit provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase our work supporting families who have experienced the devastating loss of a baby. We were able to share how our support services have grown and evolved over the years, particularly poignant as we approached Lily Mae’s 15th birthday on February 7 2025. 

## **Solihull Council Visit** 

On 6th March we were pleased to welcome Sir Clive Stone, Solihull Deputy Lieutenant, and Paul Johnson, Chief Executive of Solihull MBC to the Lily Mae Foundation office. Sir Clive and Mr Johnson toured our premises, met staff, volunteers and beneficiaries and learned about the significance of the items that we place inside each of our Memory Boxes. 

## **Solihull Mayor Visits** 

This year we were pleased to welcome Councillors Shahin Ashraf and Annette Mackenzie, Mayors of Solihull, to our offices. During their time at The Foundation, the Mayors immersed themselves into learning about the supporting programmes that we offer and getting to know staff, meeting families who have experienced baby loss and subsequently accessed support from the Charity. A particularly special moment of each of the visits were when the Mayors joined us to assemble Memory Boxes with bereaved siblings Sophie, Sabriyah and Jude. 




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## THIS YEAR MARKED THE 11TH YEAR OF THE BALSALL COMMON FUN RUN, 

our annual community and fundraising event which was once again a huge success, despite the rain! 

## OVER 


## PEOPLE REGISTERED FOR THE EVENT, 

with many more attending to cheer on everyone who walked, jogged or ran. On behalf of everyone at The Lily Mae Foundation we extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated, our sponsors, supporters and volunteers. 

## RAISING A SUPERB 

## £29,000 

Your energy and support helped make the day a great success and will enable us to continue to deliver much-needed resources and services to bereaved families. 



FEEDBACK
From Our Clients

## **Outcome Data** 

97.7% of people who have used our services report feeling less isolated as a result of using our services. 

## **Satisfaction data** 

97.7% of people who have used our services would recommend us to anyone who has lost a baby. 


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SUPPORT FROM
Trusts &
Foundations

Our achievements this year would not have been possible without the generous support of Trusts and Foundations. We are sincerely grateful to the following organisations whose funding has strengthened our work: 

29th May 1961 Charitable Trust Arnold Clark Community Fund Baron Davenport’s Charity The Barratt Foundation The Batchworth Trust Cash for Kids C B and H H Taylor 1984 Trust Children in Need The Cole Charitable Trust The DMF Ellis Charitable Trust Edward & Dorothy Cadbury Trust The Elizabeth Way Charitable Trust The Eveson Trust Global’s Make Some Noise The Goodenough Charitable Trust The Grimmitt Trust Henry James Sayer and Joseph Hopkins Charities The Lord Austin Trust The National Lottery Community Fund One Stop Community Partnership Programme The Patrick Trust The Roger & Douglas Turner Charitable Trust The Sparkhill Trust Souter Charitable Trust Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust Tesco Community Fund The W E Dunn Trust 



THE FOUNDATION S
Partnerships

We are hugely grateful to all of the organisations who have partnered with us over the last year, supporting our work through donations, events, volunteering and awareness-raising. 

Special thanks to: 


## **Ardens** 

Support from Ardens helped make the Balsall Common Fun Run possible, through their runners, sponsorship and donations of food. 


## **Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)** 

JLR supported our Golf Day and Dinner Dance, providing sponsorship and prizes for the event. We were also pleased to welcome JLR representatives onto the Podcast to talk about the programme they have put into place to support employees who have lost a baby. 

## **NEC** 

The NEC partnered with us throughout 2024, raising awareness of the The Foundation and our activities and events through media boards and their own fundraising activities, which included a very special quiz night. 


## **Taylor Wimpey** 

Taylor Wimpey have supported The Foundation through a wide range of activities, including fundraising, sponsorship and volunteering for the Balsall Common Fun Run and the donation of prizes for our Golf Day and Dinner Dance. 



We are also grateful to the following organisations, who chose us as their Charity of the Year: 


## **Dafferns** 

Dafferns selected us as their Charity of the Year in January 2025 and have supported us through a range of volunteering and fundraising activities, including quizzes, skydives and supporting the Balsall Common Fun Run. We extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has played a part. 


## **The Standwell Steelers** 

The Sandwell Steelers, one of the Midlands’ leading American football teams, are not just committed to on-field excellence but also to making a meaningful impact off the field. 

This year they selected The Lily Mae Foundation as their Charity of the Season, pledging to support our mission and raise awareness and vital funds for the work that we do. Jake Hill, Player & Vice Chairman of the Club said: “We are proud to announce that the Sandwell Steelers have chosen the Lily Mae Foundation as our Charity Partner for the season. This is a cause that holds a deeply personal place in my heart, having experienced the pain of baby loss first hand. I know the importance of having support, understanding and resources during such a difficult time.” The Steelers Family Day, held on 18th May, raised a superb £820. 


## **Verdo Lounge** 

Thank you to Verdo Lounge in Sutton Coldfield who chose us as their 2025 Charity of the Year and have since been busy fundraising through bake sales, quizzes and skydives. 


## **Grimsbury Manor Nursery School** 

We were delighted to be selected as Charity of the Year by the amazing Grimsbury Manor Nursery School in Banbury. In May they held a bake sale which raised over £400. 









## **Brewin Dolphin** 

We’re grateful to Brewin Dolphin who chose us as their Charity of the Year following nomination by Rob Casselden, who accessed support from The Foundation after the loss of his second son, Gabriel. Their support has included direct donations, volunteering, making Memory Boxes, organising events to include quizzes and a corporate responsibility day. To date, they have raised a phenomenal £15,000. 



We have also been pleased to partner with organisations working to support bereaved families in a range of contexts, contributing to key activities and discussions both locally and nationally. 

## **Ockenden Family Meeting** 

The Lily Mae Foundation proudly manned a stall at the family meeting hosted by Donna Ockenden as part of the Independent Review of Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust on 1st February. The event provided an important opportunity to connect with families, offer support and raise awareness of The Foundation’s work. 

## **West Mercia Police** 

Over the last year we have continued to work with West Mercia Police, reviewing and advising on the correspondence that is sent to bereaved families as part of Operation Lincoln, an investigation into the care of mothers and babies who died or suffered serious harm in a maternity care setting at the Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust between 1st October 2003 and the present day. 

## **All Party Parliamentary Group on Baby Loss** 

All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) are informal, cross-party groups formed by MPs and Members of the House of Lords who share common interests. We attended meetings for the APPG in February and May 2025, representing both The Foundation and the families that we serve. 

## **University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW), Tommy’s Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic and University of Warwick** 

We have ongoing relationships with UHCW, the local Tommy’s Recurrent Miscarriage Clinics and researchers at the University of Warwick, meaning that we are able to act as a source of information and support for the bereaved families that they work with. 

We regularly share information about relevant research studies and trials through our social media channels, providing families with opportunities to engage and participate if they wish. 



**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

I report to the  Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Lily Mae Foundation (the Charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the Trustees of the Charity (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. 

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institue of Chartered Accountants England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 

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 that in any material respect: 

- 1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 

- 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 Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements 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 financial statements 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 financial statements to be reached. 

## **M T Manley & Co Limited** 

696 Yardley Wood Rd Billesley Birmingham West Midlands B13 0HY Date: ............................ 

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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT** 

## _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**Notes**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**3**<br>280,028<br>171,099<br>Other trading activities<br>**4**<br>4,630<br>-<br>Interest income<br>**5**<br>4,028<br>-<br>Income from charitable<br>activities<br>**6**<br>218,260<br>-<br>**Total income**<br>506,946<br>171,099<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Raising funds<br>**7**<br>131,478<br>-<br>Charitable activities<br>**8**<br>262,682<br>153,991<br>**Total expenditure**<br>394,160<br>153,991<br>**Net income and movement in**<br>**funds**<br>112,786<br>17,108<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Fund balances at 1 October<br>2024<br>209,556<br>13,383<br>**Fund balances at 30**<br>**September 2025**<br>322,342<br>30,491|**Total**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>451,127<br>249,692<br>108,433<br>4,630<br>4,389<br>-<br>4,028<br>3,845<br>-<br>218,260<br>204,686<br>-<br>678,045<br>462,612<br>108,433<br>131,478<br>102,600<br>-<br>416,673<br>276,635<br>118,503<br>548,151<br>379,235<br>118,503<br>129,894<br>83,377<br>(10,070)<br>222,939<br>126,179<br>23,453<br>352,833<br>209,556<br>13,383|**Total**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>358,125<br>4,389<br>3,845<br>204,686|
|---|---|---|
|||571,045|
|||102,600<br>395,138|
|||497,738|
|||73,307<br>149,632|
|||222,939|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## _**AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**Notes**<br>**Fixed assets**<br>Tangible assets<br>**14**<br>**Current assets**<br>Debtors<br>**15**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within**<br>**one year**<br>**16**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**The funds of the Charity**<br>Restricted income funds<br>**17**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>**18**|**2025**<br>**£**<br>26,206<br>356,432<br>382,638<br>(42,961)|**£**<br>13,156<br>339,677<br>352,833<br>30,491<br>322,342<br>352,833|**2024**<br>**£**<br>22,026<br>233,061<br>255,087<br>(46,955)|**£**<br>14,807<br>208,132|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||222,939|
|||||13,383<br>209,556|
|||||222,939|



The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 30 September 2025. 

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. 

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. 

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

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on .........................14 May 2026 

.............................. G Heaps **Chair to the Trustees** 

Company registration number 08205134 (England and Wales) 

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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

**NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

The charity is limited by guarantee, incorporated in England, and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the trustees is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £Nil towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation. The address of its registered office is The Lodge, Fernhill Court, Balsall Street East, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FR. 

## **1.1 Accounting convention** 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association,  the Companies Act 2006 and “Accounting and Reporting by 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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). 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 applying FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 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. 

## **1.2 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 foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 

## **1.3 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. 

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the Charity. 

## **1.4 Incoming resources** 

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 the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if 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. 

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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

**(Continued)** 

## **1.5 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 on the following bases: 

Fixtures and fittings Straight Line over 4 years Computers Straight Line over 3 years 

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. 

## **1.6 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). 

## **1.7 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. 

## **1.8 Financial instruments** 

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

## _**Basic financial assets**_ 

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 method 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. 

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## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(Continued)** 

## _**Basic financial liabilities**_ 

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 liabilities 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 acquired 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 initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## _**Derecognition of financial liabilities**_ 

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

## **1.9 Taxation** 

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK Corporation Tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes. 

## **1.10 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. 

## **2 Critical 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 ongoing 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. 

## **3 Income from donations and legacies** 

||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**funds**|**funds**||**funds**|**funds**||
||**2025**|**2025**|**2025**|**2024**|**2024**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Donations and gifts|280,028|171,099|451,127|249,692|108,433|358,125|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**4**|**Other trading activities**||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|<br>Unrestricted funds||
|||**funds**|||
|||**2025**||2024|
|||**£**||£|
||Branded merchandise sales|4,630||4,389|
|**5**|**Income from interest income**||||
|||**Unrestricted**||**Unrestricted**|
||||**funds**|**funds**|
||||**2025**|**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|
||Non-charitable trading activities||4,028|3,845|
|**6**|**Income from charitable activities**||||
|||**Unrestricted**||**Unrestricted**|
||||**funds**|**funds**|
||||**2025**|**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|
||Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets||-|501|
||Fundraising events income||168,587|126,014|
||Contracted services income||49,673|78,171|
||||218,260|204,686|
|**7**|**Expenditure on raising funds**||||
|||**Unrestricted**||**Unrestricted**|
||||**funds**|**funds**|
||||**2025**|**2024**|
||||**£**|**£**|
||**Fundraising and publicity**||||
||Fundraising eventcosts||87,890|62,628|
||Branded merchandise||10,043|6,390|
||Fundraising support costs||11,520|14,230|
||Staff costs||22,025|19,352|
||||131,478|102,600|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **8 Charitable activities** 

||**Charitable**|<br>**Charitable**|
|---|---|---|
||**Expenditure**|**Expenditure**|
||**2025**|**2024**|
||**£**|**£**|
|Staff costs|50,445|58,427|
|Support for men|28,131|28,002|
|Memory boxes & sibling packs|45,685|45,933|
|Support & remembrance|112,248|106,631|
|One to one support|60,816|58,222|
|Depreciation|7,667|5,675|
||304,992|302,890|
|Share of support costs (see note 9)|111,681|92,248|
||416,673|395,138|
|**Analysis by fund**|||
|Unrestricted funds|262,682|276,635|
|Restricted funds|153,991|118,503|
||416,673|395,138|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**9**<br>**Support costs**<br>**Support**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>Online collection fees<br>11,586<br>Outsourced services<br>40,468<br>Software licences<br>4,085<br>Repairs and maintenance<br>5,131<br>Publicity<br>419<br>Office costs, rent<br>19,695<br>Insurance<br>4,255<br>Travel<br>2,440<br>Postage<br>1,991<br>Stationery<br>723<br>Telephone<br>3,814<br>Utilities<br>1,813<br>Website costs<br>739<br>Vehicle running costs<br>9,514<br>Bank and card charges<br>1,390<br>Training<br>1,740<br>Accountancy<br>1,392<br>Legal and professional<br>485<br>111,681<br>Analysed between<br>Charitable activities<br>111,681<br>**10**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):<br>Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets<br>Loss/(profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets|**2025**<br>**Support**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>11,586<br>8,408<br>40,468<br>26,242<br>4,085<br>3,845<br>5,131<br>5,440<br>419<br>4,992<br>19,695<br>22,525<br>4,255<br>3,827<br>2,440<br>1,746<br>1,991<br>1,280<br>723<br>217<br>3,814<br>3,104<br>1,813<br>1,883<br>739<br>635<br>9,514<br>3,853<br>1,390<br>1,443<br>1,740<br>1,665<br>1,392<br>820<br>485<br>323<br>111,681<br>92,248<br>111,681<br>92,248<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>7,667<br>-|**2024**<br>**£**<br>8,408<br>26,242<br>3,845<br>5,440<br>4,992<br>22,525<br>3,827<br>1,746<br>1,280<br>217<br>3,104<br>1,883<br>635<br>3,853<br>1,443<br>1,665<br>820<br>323|
|---|---|---|
|||92,248|
|||92,248|
|||**2024**<br>**£**<br>5,674<br>(501)|



## **11 Trustees** 

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

## **12 Employees** 

The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 

|**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|
|**Number**|**Number**|
|8|8|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**12**<br>**Employees**<br>**Employment costs**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs<br>Other employee benefits<br>The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000<br>is as follows:<br>£60,000 - £69,999<br>**Remuneration of key management personnel**<br>The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:<br>Number of key management personnel<br>Remuneration of key management personnel|**(Continued)**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>215,615<br>211,964<br>15,586<br>15,251<br>5,171<br>5,281<br>236,371<br>232,496<br>1,170<br>11,368<br>237,541<br>243,864<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**Number**<br>**Number**<br>1<br>-<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>2<br>2<br>127,697<br>121,502|**(Continued)**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>215,615<br>211,964<br>15,586<br>15,251<br>5,171<br>5,281<br>236,371<br>232,496<br>1,170<br>11,368<br>237,541<br>243,864<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**Number**<br>**Number**<br>1<br>-<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>2<br>2<br>127,697<br>121,502|
|---|---|---|
|||232,496<br>11,368|
|||243,864|
|||**2024**<br>**Number**<br>-|
|||**2024**<br>2<br>121,502|



This remuneration equates to an average hourly rate of £35.53, based on an estimated total of 3,594 hours expended in the year (2024: average hourly rate £31.80 based on an estimated total of 3,821 hours expended). 

## **13 Taxation** 

The charity is exempt from tax on 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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## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**14**<br>**Tangible fixed assets**<br>**Fixtures and**<br>**fittings**<br>**Computers**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Cost**<br>At 1 October 2024<br>23,532<br>6,835<br>Additions<br>3,969<br>2,047<br>At 30 September 2025<br>27,501<br>8,882<br>**Depreciation and impairment**<br>At 1 October 2024<br>10,985<br>4,576<br>Depreciation charged in the year<br>5,767<br>1,899<br>At 30 September 2025<br>16,752<br>6,475<br>**Carrying amount**<br>At 30 September 2025<br>10,749<br>2,407<br>At 30 September 2024<br>12,547<br>2,260<br>**15**<br>**Debtors**<br>**2025**<br>**Amounts falling due within one year:**<br>**£**<br>Other debtors<br>3,123<br>Prepayments and accrued income<br>23,083<br>26,206<br>**16**<br>**Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>Trade creditors<br>2,380<br>Other creditors<br>10,076<br>Accruals and deferred income<br>30,505<br>42,961|**Total**<br>**£**<br>30,367<br>6,016|
|---|---|
||36,383|
||15,561<br>7,666|
||23,227|
||13,156|
||14,807|
||**2024**<br>**£**<br>48<br>21,978|
||22,026|
||**2024**<br>**£**<br>927<br>7,123<br>38,905|
||46,955|



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**Draft Financial Statements at 28 April 2026 at 10:48:04 THE LILY MAE FOUNDATION** 

## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

## **17 Restricted funds** 

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. 

|**At 1**<br>**Previous year:**<br>**At 1**|**October**<br>**2024**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**At 30**<br>**September**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>13,383<br>171,099<br>(153,991)<br>30,491<br>**October**<br>**2023**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**At 30**<br>**September**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>23,453<br>108,433<br>(118,503)<br>13,383|
|---|---|



## **18 Unrestricted funds** 

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. 

|**At 1**<br>General funds<br>**Previous year:**<br>**At 1**<br>General funds<br>**19**<br>**Analysis of net assets between funds**<br>**At 30 September 2025:**<br>Tangible assets<br>Current assets/(liabilities)|**October**<br>**2024**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**At 30**<br>**September**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>209,556<br>506,946<br>(394,160)<br>322,342<br>**October**<br>**2023**<br>**Incoming**<br>**resources**<br>**Resources**<br>**expended**<br>**At 30**<br>**September**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>126,179<br>462,612<br>(379,235)<br>209,556<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Total**<br>**funds**<br>**funds**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>13,156<br>-<br>13,156<br>309,186<br>30,491<br>339,677<br>322,342<br>30,491<br>352,833|
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## **NOTES TO THE  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)** _**FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025**_ 

|**19**|**Analysis of net assets between funds**|||**(Continued)**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|
|||**funds**|**funds**||
|||**2024**|**2024**|**2024**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|
||**At 30 September 2024:**||||
||Tangible assets|14,807|-|14,807|
||Current assets/(liabilities)|194,749|13,383|208,132|
|||209,556|13,383|222,939|



## **20 Related party transactions** 

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none). 

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