Charity registration number 1150178 (England and Wales)
Company registration number 08169471
THE TINY LIVES TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE TINY LIVES TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
ADT Dunsmure (Chairl
R Hearn
J Carangelo-Hutchins
JA Carrulhers-Jones
JH Dixon
DCHall
S Soulham
A Hodgson
R Turnbull
S Zalewski
K Chadderton
(Appointed 9 May 20251
(Appointed g May 20251
(Appointed 9 May 20251
Chief executive
Kelly Blakeney
Charity number
1150178
Company number
08169471
Registered office
19 Amethyst Road
Newcastle Business Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
NE4 7YL
Auditor
Robson Laidler Accountants Limited
Fefnwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
England
NE2 1TJ
Bankers
HSBC
110 Grey Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE16JG

THE TINY LIVES TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, report
Independent auditovs report
12-14
Statement of financial activities
15-16
Balance sheet
17
statement of cash flows
18
Notes to the financial statements
19-30

THE TINY LIVES TRUST
TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees (who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of company18wI present their annual report and
financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies sel out in note 1 to the
financial slalements and comply with the charity's governing documenl, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their account5 in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)"
(effective 1 January 20191.
Objectives and activities
The objects of the charity are the relief and care of new babies and their mothers and families, in particular those
looked after by the Newcastle Neonatal Setvice al the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, by..
il the provision of financial or other support for families
li} the purchase of equipment
iii) the improvement of amenities, facilities, and services
iv) such other charitable means as the Trustees determine
vl promoting and advancing research that relates lo babies and families under the care of the Newcastle
Neonatal Setvice and to publish the useful results of such research
Our Vision:
We wanl all premature and sick newbom babies and their families living in the North East and North Cumbria lo
have the best possible chance to thrive.
Our Mission:
We support and champion premature and sick newborn babies and their familie5, at the Newcastle Neonatal
Service and across the North East and North Cumbria.
Our Guiding Values:
Our work is underpinned by the following core values".
Families al the heart of everything we do
Care, support and empower
Listen, engage and respond
Progressive, inclusive and future-focused
Achievements and performance
Hightlights
In October 2024, we were delighted lo launch our new S-year strategy, after months of collaboration and
consullalion with families, Supporters, staff and board members. The new strategy sets oul three key impact goals
for the coming five years, including a focus on supporting babies and families to floL¢rish during the first 1001 days
and beyond, ensuring babies and families with expeTience of neonatal care are understood and supported by those
providing se¥vices, and championing neonatal care as a key driver of positive health and social outcomes in the
North East and North Cumbiia.
Our achievements are explored in greater depth in our Year in Revi8w report included here.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
f 2024- 2025
es
Year in Review
Families at the heart of
everything we do
The pasl 12 months ha5 been a busy and exciting lime at Tiny Lives as we launched our
plans foy the next five years. Families, fundraisers, clinicians and other professionals. staff
and trustees. and community stakeholders from across the North East and North Cumbria
helped us to shape Q￿Lll￿￿&sL[dtr9y. At Tiny Lives, our vision remains clear:
We want every premature and Sick newborn baby and their family in the North East and
North Cumbria to have the best possible chance to thrive.
Over the next live years, our activities and resources will be focused on delivering three
strategic priorities..
I We will continue to support premature and sick newborn babies and Iheir families. We
will do this by deepening our work and connection with the Newcastle Neonatal
Service.
2. We will reach more families living in the North East and North Cumbria. We will do
more to engage lamilies who are currently under- represented wilhin our services.
3. We will champion the needs of premature and sick newborn babies and their families.
We will promote better outcomes across policy and practice.
As we reflect on the past yeaf's impact and the difference our work has made lo neonatal
babies and families. we a150 look forward with determination and purpose. Thank you to
everyone who has played a part in this journey. Your generosity. time, and passion are the
heart ol Tiny Lives-and we are so gratelul to have you as part of our family.
Kelly 8lékeiiey. Chief Exec ulive
Our values
Care. support & empower | Listen. engage & respond I
Progressive. inclusive and future-focused

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
l. Supporting babies and their
families at the Newcastle
Neonatal Service
1,200
pairs of Miniboo
bonding aids for
families
"The biggest thing for me was the miniboo we had
to make sure we felt close to Indi, and that she felt
close to us"
£10,921
funding provided for
new inLubator covers at Newcastle's RVI
40
321
Families supported by
Tiny Lives funded Family
Support Social workers
276
siblings packs
provided l+ 30/), helping new
brothers and sisters understand and
cope with a neonatal stay

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4,946
photos and videos
supporting
386
families
helping parents stay connected
and reassured, even from
distance
I still have all of the photos and
videos the nurses sent us on
vcreate when she was in the
NICU. It made leaving her on a
night time just a little bit easier
and provided reassurance she
was ok. Such a brilliant idea-
*'1,
We want all premature and sick newborn babies
and their families living in the North East and North
Cumbria to have the best possible chance to thrive.
348
-Tiny Lives supported me when on the unit
and providing me with a parking pass so I
parking permits was able to see my little girl everyday.-
73
Families provided with additional
travel support to be with their baby/ies

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ikncaleTh'
k213
counselling sessions
funded for families
-The service was absolutely
brilliant I can't think of ways it
could be improved. Being able
to talk and reflect specifically
with a person who understood
issues related to loss and grief
for a mother of a preterm baby .
"I've nèvèr known a charity like Tiny Lives, all the
support is incredible."
We have developed expertise. shared knowledge
and best practice, supporting professional
development through:
Improving practice in congenital heart
disease
Design 4 Health Conference
UK National Neonatal Transport Group
Conference
UNICEF BFI annual Conference
Neonatal Nutrition Study Day
es
177
families supported
through our Peer Support
activities, both on unit and
once home

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Reaching and
supporting more
babies and families
40/
increase in families
benefiting from our
Meet, Chat, Learn
classes
"Tiny Lives certainly made this scary
process a lot easier"
Extended our support to
237
families on Transitional Care
by providing Parent Bags
Developed new ways to support
bereaved families with
Heartbeat Bears
These special bears contain a recording
of their baby s heartbeat, providing
comfort and a sense of connection for
families.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
3. Championing the
needs of babies and
their families
In April 2025 The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay)
Act came into force. Tiny Lives are proud to have
played a part in bringing this bill into effect. This
long awaited bill provides additional support to
parents facing the challenges of having a baby in
neonatal care. ensuring they don't have to choose
between work and being there for their child
during child during critical early days.
"We are committed to championing the needs ofpremature and sick
newborn babies and their families. We will promote better outcomes
across policy and practice."
Kdty 8l•k•rny. Cl*fEx•cuth*
In February 2024, Tiny Lives was proud to be quoted
in evidence to the House of Lords Preterm Birth
Committee.. Shaping the Future of Neonatal Care. h.
Our work in collaboration with the Institute of Health
Visiting was highlighted. This partnership focuses on
educating Health Visitors about the unique needs of
neonatal families. ensuring they receive appropriate
care and support beyond discharge.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
In 2024125, Tiny Lives continued to deliver and grow our support for neonatal families, both during their time on the
unit and once they return home. Our activities this year directly supported over 850 families on the neonatal unil at
the RVI, and more than 230 families through our fast-growing post-discharge services
ensuring care is
conlinuous, responsive, and cenlred around family needs.
On the Unit: Comfort, Connection and Care
We continued to fund vital roles and services that go beyond NHS provision, including".
A clinical psychologist. providing emotional support for families on the unil and post-discharge.
A neonatal physiotherapist and specialist family support social workers, offering practical and
therapeutic help.
Parent and sibling packs, developmental care aids. and other essentia15 that make a difficult experience
more manageable.
We also invested in the neonatal environment and developmental care, including".
40 phototherapy incubator covers to reduce stress and improve neurodevelopmenlal outcomes for
extremely premature babie5.
A refreshed unit environment, including inclusive family imagery, lo reinforce bonding, dignity and
representation.
Beyond the Unit: Expanding Support Closer to Home
We made significant progress in growing our pos14ischarge offer..
Attendance al our 'Meet. Chat. Learn, programme rose by 40DA, and we expanded it into more local areas
to reach tamilies where they live.
Peer support group attendance increased by 34°/o, reflecting greater demand for connection and shared
experience.
Our ¢oun5elling service supported more families than ever, with a 70/0 increase in sessions delivered.
We also launched new groups and experien￿$, including messy play, swimming lessons, and other classes
designed lo build confidence. strengthen bonds. and support development.
Mental Health. Loss and Bereavement: Responding with Compassion
Recognising the emotional trauma that can accompany neonatal care. in addition to our counselling and clinical
psychology seNices, we piloted.
The 'Health Anxiety Handbook., developed with the clinical psychology service. to help parents manage
anxiety posl-NlCU.
Heartbeat Bears for bereaved families, preserving the sound of a baby's heartbeat a5 a lasting source of
comfort.
Workforce and Learning
To support those caring for babies and families-.
We funded staff to allend the UK National Neonatal Transport Group Conference, bringing national
leaning back into local practi￿.
We supported neonatal professionals to access specialist training in congenital heart disease, building
local capacity to care for complex cases.
This year's achievements reflect a deeper alignment with our new 2024-2029 strategy, especially focusing on..
Helping babies and families flourish during the first 1001 days..
Ensuring families feel understood and supported throughout theirjourney.,
Championing neonatal care as a driver of health and social equity across the North East and North
Cumbria.
Thanks to a strong year of fundraising
including two exceptional one-off donations
invest further in our strategy and reach even more families in the years ahead.
we are well postti'oned to
The Board would also like to pass their thanks and appreciation to all Trusts and Foundations who have provided
support to Tiny Lives this year, further details of which can be found in more detail in the notes to the accounts.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
Tiny Lives does not receive any government funding and fundraising continues to be the principal source of the
charity's income.
Financial Position
Full details of our financial position can be found in the accompanying financial statements attached lo this report.
The statement of financial activities shows total incoming resources of £853,052.
Designated funds have been utilised ringfence funds for funded staff posts which the charity has committed to.
These are detailed in note 18 to the accounts.
Reserves policy
In line with Charity Commission guidelines, the trustees have a reserves policy to ensure the long-lerm
sustainability of the charity. This policy stipulates that the charity will maintain unrestricted rese￿e$ equivalent to at
least six months operating costs.
The reserves, designated fvnds and contracted commitments are reviewed annually in conjunction with the
budgeting process and adjustments are made a5 needed lo reflect changes in the charity's aclivilies, funding
environment and risk profile. The trustees believe that maintaining adequate reserves, designated funds and
provision5 for contractual obligations is essential lo safeguard the charity's ability to operate effectively and lo
provide continuity of services to our beneficiaries.
Plans for future periods
In 202512026, Tiny Lives will continue to grow and expand our activities in line with the 2024 - 2029 strategy. Tiny
Lives heartland is in the North East, supporting families from across the North East and north Cumbria.
We will continue to work closely with the RVI funding our core services and enabling new activities which support
the principles of family integrated care. We will continue lo explore opportunities 10 strengthen support for farnilies
across the family health pathway, including foetal medicine and transitional care.
We aim lo expand our support for neonatal families in areas within the Northern Neonatal Nehvork and establish
opportunities to work in collaboration with others lo provide appropriate support where it is less readily available. We
have recognised the need to prioritise support for neonatal families who do not speak English as a first language.
and those who have no recourse to public funds.
We will invest in staff training. systems and processes to improve access to our support for families and neonatal
staff who engage with the charity, as well as internally.
structure, governance and management
The charity is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was incooorated under ils
Memorandum of Association on 6 August 2012, commencing activity on 1 September 2013. The charitable
company is constituted under its Memorandum of Association and is a registered charity {number 1150178}- The
Articles ofAssocialion have been approved by the Charity Commission.
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 the signalure of Ihe financial statements were".

THE TINY LIVES TRUST
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees. who are also the directors for the purpose of company law. and who served during the year and up lo
the date of signature of the financial statements were..
ADT Dunsmure (Chairl
R Hearn
J Carangelo-Hutchins
JA Carruther5-Jones
JH Dixon
DCHall
S Southam
A Hodgson
R Tumbull
S Zalewski
K Chadderton
GD Mccourt
(Appointed 9 May 20251
(Appointed 9 May 20251
(Appointed g May 20251
(Resigned 12 February 2025)
Trustees are appointed lo maintain a balance of six clinical and six non-clinical trustees, from a variety of
backgrounds. Appoinlments are made following an agreed Pro￿55 and ratified by the Board of Trustees. All new
trustees follow an induction programme as set out in our Governance Policies document.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee lo contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
The Trustees are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the charity and its overall management, under the
terms of the Articles ofAssociation. Effective day to day management is delegated to the Chief Execukn've. Quarterfy
board meetings are held to discuss strategy and performance, and lo consider funding decisions.
Risk Management
The Board receive an update on risk al each meeb-ng and review the risk register in detail annually, unless events
dictate a more immediate detailed review. The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is
exposed, in particular the financial and operational risks, and are sat15fied thal systems and procedures are in place
to mitigate our exposure to major risks.
staff reviews
Staff salaries are reviewed annually. Salaries for new posts are benchmarked against similar local charities.
Pay policy for senior staff
No Irustee received ￿nuMeratIon for their contribution lo Tiny Lives during 202412025. The salary of the Chief
Executive is reviewed annually in line with the rest of Ihe staff team.
Related parties and Cothoperation with other organisations
Any connection between a trustee or senior manager of the charity with a supplier must be disclosed lo the full
board of ttustees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related party. In the current year, no
such related paty transactions were reported.
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statement of Trustees, responsibilities
The trustees, who are also the directors of The Tiny Lives Trust for the purpose of company law. are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires the trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the
income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required lo..
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 lo 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 charity
will continue in operation_
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at
any time the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Auditor
In accordance WTth the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Robson Laidler Accountants Limited be
reappointed as auditor of the company will be put al a General Meeting.
Disclosure of information to auditor
Each of the truslees has confirmed thal there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the
audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps lo
identify such relevant infomiation and to establish that the auditor is aware of such informatson_
The TTustees' report was ap
ved by the Board of Trustees.
unsmure (Chairl
Trustee
Date:
202
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TINY LIVES TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Tiny Lives Trust (the 'charTty'I for the year ended 31 March 2025
which comprise the statemenl of financial aclivilies. the balance sheet, the statement of cash tlows and notes lo the
financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been
applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial stalernents..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then
ended.,
have been properly prepared in accordance wth United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.,
and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We corlducled oui audit in accordance with International Standards on Audiling IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable
law_ Our responsibilities under those standards are further described In the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of
the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevanl to our audit of the financial slaternents in Ihe UK. including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with Ihese requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Tru5tees' use of the going concem basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial Statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are aulhorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees wrth respect to going concern are descr¥bed in the
relevant sectsons of this report.
other infonnation
The other infom)alion comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our audilols report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infonrtalion contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and. except to the extent
otheDNise explicitly staled in our report, we do not express any fomi of assurance conclusion thereon. Our
responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or olhernise appear5
lo be materially misslated. If we identity such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are
required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If,
based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information,
we are required to report that fact_
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion. based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit".
the informatr.on given in the Trustees, report for the ffinancial year for which the financial statements are
prepared, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law, 15 consistent wrth the
financial statements- and
the direct015' report included within the Trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TINY LIVES TRUST
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the
audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report included within the Trustees, report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires
us to report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or retums adequate for our audit have not been received
from branches not visited by us., or
the financial statemen15 are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneration specified by law are not made., or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit", or
the trustees were not entitled lo prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies
regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, report and from the
requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of Trustees, responsibilities, the tru51ees, who are also the directors of the
charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being
satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to
enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concem and using the going
concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease
operations, or have no realistic altemalive bul to do so.
AuditoVs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that Includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS {UKI will alway5 detecl a malerial misslalement when il exists. Misslalements can arise from fraud 01
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic dectsions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
The risk of material misstatement due to error or fraud has been assessed in conjunction with how intemal controls
may mitigate any such risk. These controls are reviewed as part of the audit by performing systenis walkthroughs
to ensure they are operating effectively. Analytical review and substantive testing 15 also performed on all material
balan￿5 and therefore any instances of non-compliance should be identified or considered as insignrficant. In
identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities. including fraud, the audit
engagefflent team.
obtained an understsnding of the nature of the industry and sector, including the legal and regulatory
framework, in which the charity operates and how the charity complies with that legal and regulatory
framework
inquired wrth management and those charged with governance about their own identification and
assessment of the risks of irregularities, including any know actLtal, suspected or alleged instances of fraud
discussed with management and those charged with governan￿ any non-compliance with laws and
regulations and how fraud might occur including assessments ol how and where the financial statements
may be susceptible to fraud
The risk of management override of controls was also considered an area of potential misstatement due to fraud.
Audit procedures perfom7ed included lesling of manual joumal entries and other adjustments and evaluating the
business rationale in relation to significant, unusual transactions and transactions entered into outside the normal
course of business.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE TINY LIVES TRUST
There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above and the primary responsibility for the
prevention and detection of irregularities including fraud rests with management. As with any audit. there remained
a risk of non-delection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations or the override of intemal controls.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. hltps'.11
www frc org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditovs report.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charttable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16
of the Companies Act 2006_ Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's
members those matters we are required to state lo them in an auditor'5 report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest exlenl permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable
company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our aud51 work, for this report. or for the opinions we
have formed.
Nicholas Cunningham Msc Bsc ACCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of Rob50n LaidlerAccountants Limited, Statutory Auditor
Fernwood House
Fernwood Road
Jesmond
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE2 1TJ
England
Oate. ..4.- 8 . £oLs"
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Current financial year
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Tota5
Total
2025
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
696,396
56,181
22,487
77,988
774,384
56,181
22.487
548.500
99,811
11,773
370
Total income
775.064
77,988
853,052
660,454
enditure on:
Raising funds
147,806
147,806
126,701
Charitable activities
584,038
63,633
647,671
580,668
Total expenditure
731,844
63,633
795,477
707,369
Net incomel{expenditure) for the yearl
Net movement in funds
43.220
14,355
57,575
(46,915)
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
677,781
12,449
690,230
737.145
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
721,001
26,804
747,805
690,230
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the CompaniesAct 2006.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2024
Notes
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Other trading activities
Investments
other income
513,173
99,811
11,773
370
35,327
548,500
99,811
11,773
370
Total income
625,127
35,327
660,454
enditure on-
Raising funds
126,701
126,701
Charitable activities
529,490
51,178
580,668
Total expenditure
656,191
51.178
707,369
Net incomellexpenditurel for the yearl
Net movement in funds
(31,0641
(15.8511
{46.9151
Fund balances at 1 April 2023
708,845
28.300
737.145
Fund balances at 31 March 2024
677,781
12,449
690,230
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
13
3,096
5,799
Current assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
14
77,671
732,572
106,939
686,060
810,243
792,999
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
15
151,2631
{104,412)
Net current assets
758,980
688,587
Total assets less current liabilities
762,076
694,386
Provision for other liabilities
16
114,2711
14.1561
Net assets
747.805
690,230
The funds ofthe Charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
17
18
26.804
721,001
12,449
677,781
747.805
690,230
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .
.102 )
Company registration number 08169471 (England and Wales)
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated fromllabsorbed by)
operations
22
25,371
(85,0431
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
<1,3461
22,487
{5,2071
11,773
Net cash generated from investing activities
21,141
6,566
Net cash generated from financing activities
Net increaselldecrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
46,512
{78,4771
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
686,060
764,537
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
732,572
686,060
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng policies
Charity infomiation
The Tiny Lives Trust Is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is 19 Amelhysl Road, Newcaslle Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YL. United
Kingdom.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the
Cornpanies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland" {"FRS 102.1 and the Charities SORP "Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their account5 in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" (effective 1 January 20191. The
charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102
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 convenkn'on. 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 Ihat the charity
has adequate resources lo 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
objeclives.
Re511icted 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 lo the financial statements.
Endowment funds are subject to specific condilions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity 15 legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably, and il is probable that income will be received.
Cash donation5 are recogni5ed 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 Gitt Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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 Irealed as a
contingent asset.
Income from trading activities include income earned from fundraising events and trading activities to raise
funds for the charity. Income is received in exchange for supplying goods and Se￿iceS in order to raise funds
and is recognised when entitlement has occurred.
No amount is included In the financi81 statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP IFRS 102). Further
detail is given in the Trustees, Report.
Investment income relates lo interest earned through holding assels on dep051t.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to Iransfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by aclivily. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and
shared costs. including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which conlribute to more than one activity and
support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis
consislenl with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do nol directly represent charitable activities
and include office Costs, govemance costs and administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in
support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and included project management carried out al
Headquarters. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular heading5 the have been
allocated to the cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of
the resources.
Expenditure is accounted for an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is legal or conslruclive obligation lo make
payments to third parties. il is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation
can be measured reliably.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure incu￿ed.
Grants payable to third parties are within the charitable activities. Where unconditional grants are offered the
grant is recognised when they are awarded Where grants are conditional relating to performance then the
grant is accrued when the conditions have been met
1.6 Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at C051 and subsequenlly measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciab'on and any impairment losses.
Depreciats'on 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. fittings & computer equipment
33% straight line
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.

THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policies
{Contlnued)
1.7 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of ils tangible assets lo determine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment Ios5. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is eslimaled in order lo determine the extent of the impairment
loss (if any)
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with bank5, 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.
1.9 Employee benefits
The c05t of any unused holiday ents'tlement 15 recogni5ed in the penod 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 temiination benefits_
1.10 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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 a55ets 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 eslimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accoL¢nling
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate 15 revised where the revision affects only that
period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gift5
Legacies receivable
Grants
443,994
98,568
153,834
26,088
470,082
98.568
205,734
362,981
35,327
398,308
51,900
150,792
150,192
696,396
77,988
774,384
513,173
35,327
548,500
Grants receivable
for core activitie5
Community
Foundation
Oavid & Ruth Lewis
Family Charitable
Trust
Postcode
Neighbourhood Trust
other
153,834
153,834
146,335
146,335
20,000
20,000
25.000
6.900
25.000
6,900
3,857
3.857
153,834
51,900
205,734
150,192
150.192
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising events
Other trading activity income
54,165
2,016
97.601
2,210
Other trading activities
56,181
99,811
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Raising funds
Unrestricted UnTe3tri¢ted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraisin
and ublicil
Other fundraising costs
Staff costs
58,977
88,829
58,281
68,420
Fundraising and publicity
147,806
126,701
147,806
126,701
Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable
activities
2025
Charitable
activities
2024
Direct Costs
Staff cosls
Depreciation and impairment
Premises costs
Oftice costs
Professional cosls
Other costs
Direct project costs - on ward
Direct project costs - post discharge
148,509
4,050
21,167
4.416
853
334
24,519
50,694
144,836
3,549
20,261
4,467
999
601
10,315
36,370
254,542
221,398
Grant funding of activities Isee note 71
279,741
260,199
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Support
Govemance
89,466
23.922
81,484
17,587
647.671
580,668
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
584.038
63,633
529,490
51,178
647,671
580.668
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Grants payable
2025
2024
Grants to instilulions-.
To fund a social worker for the Ward." Newcastle City Council
To fund a physiotherapist for the Ward. NHS Foundation Trust
To fund a psychological support for the Ward. NHS Foundation Trust
To fund research for the Ward.. NHS Foundation Trust
To fund training lor the Ward.. NHS Foundation Trust
To fund equipment for the ward '. Other
To fund services for the Ward
To fund planning for redecoration for the Ward
To fund a course for parents.. Northumbria university
Less grants no longer required
66,362
65,481
56,624
63,543
15,648
34,551
4,575
15,000
33,882
28,642
51,672
2,808
(11,6261
2,315
44,743
31,671
13,6301
263,566
238.695
Grants to individuals
16.175
21,504
279,741
260,199
Support costs allocated to activities
2025
2024
Staff costs
Premises costs
Office costs
Govefflance costs
61.427
5.702
22,337
23,922
44.108
5,686
31,690
17.587
113,388
99,071
Analysed between:
Charitable activitie5
113.388
99,071
202S
2024
Governance costs comprise:
Audit fees
Legal and profe55ional
Trustee costs
4.710
18.882
330
4.560
12,841
186
23.922
17.587
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is slated after chargingl(creditingl=
Fees payable for the audit of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
4,710
4.050
4,560
3,549
10 Trustees
None of the trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year
11
Employees
The average monthly number of employees dunng the year was..
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social securily costs
other pension costs
264.519
19,004
15,242
229,318
15,333
12,713
298,765
257,364
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees, and the Chief Executive. The total
employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £75.766 {2024 - £72,099).
The number of employees whose annual remuneralion was more than £60,000
is as follows..
2025
Number
2024
Number
£60.001 to £70,000
12 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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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Tangible fixed assets
FixtLEres. fittings & computer
equipment
Cost
Al 1 April 2024
Additions
Disposals
24,071
1,346
112,3841
At 31 March 2025
13,033
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
Depreciation charged in the year
Eliminated in respect of disposals
18,272
4,050
{12,3851
At 31 March 2025
9,937
Carying amount
At 31 March 2025
3,096
At 31 March 2024
5,799
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
8,399
11,064
2,987
92,888
69,272
77,671
106,939
15 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
6.814
6,837
37,612
57,643
5,564
41,205
51.263
104,412
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Provisions for liabilities
2025
2024
Funding commitrnenls
14,271
4,156
Movements on provisions:
Funding
commitments
At 1 April 2024
Additional piovisions in the year
utilisation of provision
4,156
14,271
14.1561
At 31 March 2025
14.271
17 Restricted funds
The reslricled 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.
Movement in funds
Incoming
Resources
8alancÈ at
resources
expended 31 March 2025
Balance at
1 April 2024
Postcode Community Trust - Millionaire Street Grant
Funds
The Hospital Saturday Fund
The Schuh Trust
W.A Handley Charity Trust
David & Ruth Lewi5 Family Charitable Trust
Sally Waters Fund
Travelling Spoon
Lowes Financial Management Ltd
iarnproperty Group 2025
iamproperty Group 2024
iamproperty Group 2023
Co-op Local Community Fund 2023124
Gardner fijnd
rt2 Ltd 23124
2 Ltd 24125
25.000
2,000
2.400
2,500
20,000
1,469
18
{11,1961
13,804
2,000
1,200
11,2001
12,5001
120.000)
{9131
(181
11,9121
556
1,912
114
8,287
114
18,2871
13,4751
11,9271
14481
14,0351
(7,722)
3,475
1.927
1,100
4,035
1.200
1.852
15,000
7,278
12,449
77,988
163.6331
26,804
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Restricted funds
{Continued}
Tiny Lives were delighted to a receive a grant from the Postcode Community Trust - Millionaire Street Grant,
which is funded entirely by the players of the Poslcode Lottery. Funds from this were directed lo our Meet,
Chat, Leam programme, our parent- baby development sessions.
The H05Pltal Saturday Fund awarded a grant towards the cost of the vcreale License. This web-based
platform enables nurses lo record and send video updates of newborns lo parents, allowing them to access
these clips anytime, from any inlernet-connecled device. This continuous video diary documents the baby's
progress and helps parents lake a more active, participatory role in their child's care.
The Schuh Trust kindly awarded funds so that we could provide Water Confidence Sessions to our neonatal
families.
W A Handley Charity Trust granted funds which Tiny Lives directed towards our counselling service for
families.
The David & Ruth Lewis fund made a grant donation to the 'Fir5t Days, sUPPOrt package which babies and
families receive when they are first admitted to the neonatal unit. The package provides practical, emotional
and financial support. and includes a pair of miniboos. an initial support meeting with the finy Lives Family
Support Worker, access to the Hardship Fund for those most in need, a Parking Pemit, a Parent Admission
Pack. and a Sibling Pack for those neonatal babies with a brother or 51Ster. These items and activities enables
family bonding, reduces trauma and improves emotional wellbeing.
Sally Waters made an in-memory donation that Tiny Lives have directed towards our Books for Babies
initiative.
Travelling Spoon, a small local business, raised funds towards parent hardship travel.
A donation was received in 23124 from Lowes Financial Management Ltd to fund parent packs. Parents
receive a pack upon admission to the Unit. Each family receives one pack, which is full of useful bits and
pieces to help make the initial transition to the Neonatal Unit a little easier.
In both 2023 and 2024 the iam property group selected Tiny Lives as their Charity of the Year. The funds
raised in the 2023 partnership was restricted lo providing 7hrs additional social work support on the Neonatal
Unit. In 2024 their fundraising was to support the baby development project which directed funds towards the
provision of equipment and a specialist staff post lo support the healthy development of babies who spent
lime on the Neonatal Unit at Newcastle Ljpon Tyne's, Royal Victona Infirmary. We are delighted to say that
they have pledged to continue their support throughout 2025 with their funds raised are being restricted to the
bereavement work Tiny Lives conducts.
A grant was awarded by the Co-op Local Community Fund in both 22123 and 23124 to fund our Peer Support
activities both on and off the neonatal unit.
Tiny Lives continues to receive regular donations from the Gardner fund, these funds contribute to the
expressing room and breastfeeding initiatives on the ward.
For the third consecutive year TT2 Ltd contributed funds to the Tiny Lives Transport Scheme, helping to
ensure parents can spend time with their poorly baby.
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balan￿S of donation5 and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the truslees for specific purposes.
Movement in funds
Resources
expended
Balance at
1 April 2024
Resources
expènded
Transfers
Balance al
31 March 2025
General unrestricted funds
staff posts
Property costs
551,948
123,013
2,820
775,064
1638,2661 {203,450}
193,0701
203,450
(5081
485,296
233,393
2,312
677,781
775,064
1731,8441
721,001
Staff p05t5- The staff posts designated fund represents our committed expenditure to posts for families on the
ward.
Property costs - The fund relates to costs set aside for property maintenan￿.
19 Analysis of net assets between funds
U nrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
2025
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets
Current assetsllliabilities)
Provisions
3,096
732,176
(14,2711
3,096
758,980
(14,2711
26,804
721,001
26,804
747,805
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl{liabilitiesl
Piovisions
5,799
676.138
{4.1561
5,799
688.587
14.1561
12,449
677,781
12,449
690.230
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THE TINY LIVES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
20 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charily had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows..
2025
2024
Within one year
Be￿een two and five years
12,300
30,750
12,300
43,050
43,050
55,350
21 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12024 none).
22 Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations
2025
2024
Surpluslldeficitl for the year
57,575
146,9151
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in stalement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
122,4871
4,050
111,7731
3,549
Movements in working capital:
Decreasellincreasel in debtors
(Decreasellincrease in creditors
(Decreasellincrease in provisions
29,267
153,1491
10,115
146,6551
34,616
117,8651
Cash generated froml(absorbed by) operations
25,371
185,0431
23 Analysis of ¢hanges in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
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