Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
SeeKenya
Charity registration number: 1151951
Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
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CONTENTS
| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
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| Trustees' Report | 2 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 15 |
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Trustees James Partridge Paul Wright Rachel Marson Peter Marson (resigned 3 March 2026) Mark Garrett Maria Sawe Andrew Heald (resigned 30 September 2024) John Stevens (appointed 15 January 2025) Charity Registration 1151951 Number Principal Office c/o The King's Church Mid Sussex 33-35 Victoria Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9LR Independent Examiner G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG Bankers CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling ME19 4LQ
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TRUSTEES' REPORT
The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Objectives and activities
Objects and aims
Our Vision is to provide long term, locally sustainable eye care; initially through optometrically run clinics and then as a ‘stand alone’ Eye Hospital. We provide permanent services in all aspects of eye care; spectacles, medication and surgery.
Our Mission is to permanently improve all aspects of eye care and general health to all sectors of the community within the Meru district of Kenya. In particular providing eye care and teaching to poor and remote communities who currently have no access to such services.
Structure, governance and management
Nature of governing document
SeeKenya is a registered charity, number 1151951, and is constituted under a Trust deed.
Recruitment and appointment of Trustees
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
Organisational structure
Trustees attend quarterly board meetings. In accordance with the Constitution, there shall be not less than three or more than nine Trustees at any one time. In appointing new Trustees, the board review and have regard to existing skillsets, identify gaps and recruit accordingly to gain experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO. New Trustees will be given an induction by way of one-to-one meetings with the Chairman, Chief Executive and Treasurer, the receipt of an information pack, the current version of the Constitution, the most recent set of accounts, minutes of board meetings and sub-committee notes as appropriate.
Risk management
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Achievements and performance
Review of Activities
The year ending June 2025 marked a significant milestone, with the successful return to running two two-week clinic trips for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
In October 2024, a team of 11 volunteers from the UK, supported by 7 colleagues from Kenya, delivered eight full days of eye clinics. Almost 1,100 patients attended, each receiving a comprehensive eye examination. Approximately 1,000 pairs of prescription spectacles were manufactured and dispensed, alongside a further 150 pairs of ready-made reading glasses.
A second clinic trip took place in March 2025, involving 13 volunteers from the UK and 5 from Kenya. Over the course of eight full clinic days, nearly 1,100 patients again received detailed eye examinations. Around 1,100 pairs of prescription glasses were produced and dispensed, together with 190 pairs of ready-made reading glasses.
The dedication and commitment shown by all volunteers throughout these clinics was exceptional. Days regularly extended to 10 or 11 hours, with only brief breaks, yet team members consistently demonstrated professionalism, flexibility, and strong teamwork. Each volunteer found a role suited to their skills, and the overall team spirit and camaraderie were excellent.
The reward for this hard work was evident in the response of patients receiving their glasses, many of whom were able to see clearly for the first time in years. Witnessing this transformation continues to be a powerful reminder of the impact of our work and reinforces our mission of “opening eyes to a better life.”
Unfortunately, no further progress was made on the permanent clinic during the year, as efforts were focused on raising the additional funds required to move the project forward. In January 2025, Tommy Stevens joined the Board of Trustees and took responsibility for grant funding applications. We are pleased to report that a significant number of these applications have been successful.
In April 2025 Jim Partridge stepped down as chair of the trustees with Mark Garrett taking over responsibility for that role. Jim will, however, continue as a trustee as we work together to fulfil our vision in Kenya. We are immeasurably grateful to Jim for his leadership over the past 12 years and delighted that Mark has taken on this role. In May 2025 Mark took part in a 52km walk around the Isle of Wight raising over £2,000 for the charity.
Also in April 2025, Megan Cutting joined the charity as a part-time administrator. She has already made a significant contribution not only to the day-to-day running of the organisation but has also assumed responsibility for media and communications.
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the charity over the past year, both financially and through prayer. Particular thanks are due to those within the optometric profession who have provided gifts in kind. We are especially grateful to The Eyewear Company and Leightons Opticians for their ongoing donation of frames, and to Mainline Instruments and Frost Optical Services for their generous gifts of optical equipment.
Future Development
With additional funds now secured, conversion works at Isiome Hope Centre are scheduled to recommence and are expected to be substantially completed by September 2026.
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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)
Fundraising will remain a key priority as we seek to raise the further funds required to equip and fully fit out the permanent clinic.
Until the conversion works are completed, we will continue to operate two-week “pop-up” clinics in the church building of our Kenyan partners at Kambakia Christian Centre. The next clinic is planned for October 2025, with a further trip scheduled for March 2026.
Statement of Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations.
The law applicable to charities 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 charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees 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.
The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 9 March 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
......................................... ......................................... Paul Wright Mark Garrett Trustee Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SEEKENYA
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of SeeKenya for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity Trustees of SeeKenya you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the SeeKenya's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of SeeKenya as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 accounts to be reached.
...................................... G W Schulz FCMA Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester West Sussex PO20 7EG
9 March 2026
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
| Note Unrestricted funds £ Income and Endowments from: Donations and legacies 2 42,929 Charitable activities 3 35,026 Investment income 4 21 Total income 77,976 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 5 74,474 Total expenditure 74,474 Net income/(expenditure) 3,502 Other recognised gains and losses Other gains/losses (322) Net movement in funds 3,180 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 10,378 Total funds carried forward 11 13,558 |
Restricted funds £ 12,900 - 644 13,544 - - 13,544 - 13,544 21,778 35,322 |
Total 2025 £ 55,829 35,026 665 91,520 74,474 74,474 17,046 (322) 16,724 32,156 48,880 |
Total 2024 £ 39,962 28,783 640 |
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| 69,385 | |||
| 73,377 | |||
| 73,377 | |||
| (3,992) (86) |
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| (4,078) 36,234 |
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| 32,156 |
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 6
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BALANCE SHEET AS AT 30 JUNE 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Note | £ | £ | |
| Fixed assets | |||
| Tangible assets | 8 | 3,100 | 435 |
| 3,100 | 435 | ||
| Current assets | |||
| Debtors | 9 | 2,576 | 2,990 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 50,963 | 33,212 | |
| 53,539 | 36,202 | ||
| Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year | 10 | (7,759) | (4,481) |
| Net current assets | 45,780 | 31,721 | |
| Net assets | 48,880 | 32,156 | |
| Funds of the charity: | |||
| Restricted income funds | |||
| Restricted funds | 35,322 | 21,778 | |
| Unrestricted income funds | |||
| Unrestricted funds | 13,558 | 10,378 | |
| Total funds | 11 | 48,880 | 32,156 |
The financial statements on pages 6 to 15 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 9 March 2026 and signed on their behalf by:
......................................... Paul Wright Trustee
......................................... Mark Garrett Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025
1 Accounting policies
Statement of compliance
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
Basis of preparation
SeeKenya meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
Going concern
The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Income and endowments
Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations and legacies
Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.
Grants receivable
Grants are recognised when the charity has an entitlement to the funds and any conditions linked to the grants have been met. Where performance conditions are attached to the grant and are yet to be met, the income is recognised as a liability and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released.
Gift aid
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.
Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
Investment income
Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.
Expenditure
All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.
Charitable activities
Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Tangible fixed assets
Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.
Depreciation and amortisation
Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:
Asset class Depreciation method and rate Equipment 20% on cost
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
Liabilities
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Fund structure
Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.
Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.
2 Income from donations and legacies
| Donations and legacies; Donations Gift aid reclaimed Grants, including capital grants; Grants from other charities Gifts in kind |
Unrestricted funds General £ 14,251 2,178 15,000 11,500 42,929 |
Restricted funds £ 3,340 60 9,500 - 12,900 |
Total 2025 £ 17,591 2,238 24,500 11,500 55,829 |
Total 2024 £ 15,731 2,731 11,000 10,500 |
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| 39,962 |
3 Income from charitable activities
| Fees receivable Sale of glasses & lenses |
Unrestricted funds General £ 33,030 1,996 35,026 |
Restricted funds £ - - - |
Total 2025 £ 33,030 1,996 35,026 |
Total 2024 £ 28,009 774 |
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| 28,783 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
4 Investment income
| Unrestricted funds General £ Interest receivable and similar income; Interest receivable on bank deposits 21 5 Expenditure on charitable activities Note Flights Transportation Accomodation and subsistence Drugs Glasses, lenses and cases Medical treatment Insurance Miscellaneous Equipment and repairs Gifts Just giving costs Safeguarding Advertising/Fundraising Bank charges Independent examination Depreciation Staff costs 7 |
Restricted funds £ 644 Unrestricted funds General £ 18,904 3,840 24,059 1,793 14,447 1,911 2,437 79 135 50 478 383 1,301 132 930 835 2,760 74,474 |
Total 2025 £ 665 Total 2025 £ 18,904 3,840 24,059 1,793 14,447 1,911 2,437 79 135 50 478 383 1,301 132 930 835 2,760 74,474 |
Total 2024 £ 640 |
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| Total 2024 £ 17,595 3,741 16,568 1,684 15,763 1,051 2,600 2,150 428 143 290 332 94 232 900 4,018 5,788 |
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| 73,377 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
6 Trustees remuneration and expenses
No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.
No Trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.
7 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
| Staff costs during the year were: Wages and salaries |
2025 £ 2,760 |
2024 £ 5,788 |
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The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
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| No | No | |||
| Staff | 1 | 1 |
No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
8 Tangible fixed assets
| 8 Tangible fixed assets | ||||
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| Cost At 1 July 2024 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2025 Depreciation At 1 July 2024 Charge for the year Eliminated on disposals At 30 June 2025 Net book value At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 9 Debtors Accrued income Other debtors 10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors Accruals Deferred income |
Equipment £ 113,783 3,500 (6,600) 110,683 113,348 835 (6,600) 107,583 3,100 435 2025 £ 887 1,689 2,576 2025 £ 4,559 750 2,450 7,759 |
Total £ 113,783 3,500 (6,600) 110,683 113,348 835 (6,600) 107,583 3,100 435 2024 £ 2,234 756 |
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| 107,583 | ||||
| 3,100 | ||||
| 435 | ||||
| 2025 £ 887 1,689 2,576 2025 £ 4,559 750 2,450 7,759 |
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| 2,990 | ||||
| 2024 £ 3,611 720 150 |
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| 4,481 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
| 11 Funds Unrestricted funds General General Funds Restricted funds Fixed asset fund Building improvement fund Medical treatment fund Total funds Unrestricted funds General General Funds Restricted funds Fixed asset fund Building improvement fund Medical treatment fund Total funds |
Balance at 1 July 2024 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Transfers £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 10,378 77,976 (74,474) - (322) 13,558 267 - - (267) - - 10,791 12,544 - 10,987 - 34,322 10,720 1,000 - (10,720) - 1,000 21,778 13,544 - - - 35,322 32,156 91,520 (74,474) - (322) 48,880 Balance at 1 July 2023 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2024 £ 12,334 68,507 (70,377) (86) 10,378 3,237 30 (3,000) - 267 10,183 608 - - 10,791 10,480 240 - - 10,720 23,900 878 (3,000) - 21,778 36,234 69,385 (73,377) (86) 32,156 |
Balance at 1 July 2024 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Transfers £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 10,378 77,976 (74,474) - (322) 13,558 267 - - (267) - - 10,791 12,544 - 10,987 - 34,322 10,720 1,000 - (10,720) - 1,000 21,778 13,544 - - - 35,322 32,156 91,520 (74,474) - (322) 48,880 Balance at 1 July 2023 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2024 £ 12,334 68,507 (70,377) (86) 10,378 3,237 30 (3,000) - 267 10,183 608 - - 10,791 10,480 240 - - 10,720 23,900 878 (3,000) - 21,778 36,234 69,385 (73,377) (86) 32,156 |
Balance at 1 July 2024 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Transfers £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 10,378 77,976 (74,474) - (322) 13,558 267 - - (267) - - 10,791 12,544 - 10,987 - 34,322 10,720 1,000 - (10,720) - 1,000 21,778 13,544 - - - 35,322 32,156 91,520 (74,474) - (322) 48,880 Balance at 1 July 2023 £ Incoming resources £ Resources expended £ Other recognised gains/ (losses) £ Balance at 30 June 2024 £ 12,334 68,507 (70,377) (86) 10,378 3,237 30 (3,000) - 267 10,183 608 - - 10,791 10,480 240 - - 10,720 23,900 878 (3,000) - 21,778 36,234 69,385 (73,377) (86) 32,156 |
Balance at 30 June 2025 £ 13,558 - 34,322 1,000 |
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| 35,322 | ||||
| 48,880 | ||||
| 23,900 | 21,778 | |||
| 36,234 | 32,156 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025 (CONTINUED)
12 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Total net assets |
Unrestricted funds General £ 3,100 18,217 (7,759) 13,558 Unrestricted funds General £ 435 14,424 (4,481) 10,378 |
Restricted funds £ - 35,322 - 35,322 Restricted funds £ - 21,778 - 21,778 |
Total funds at 30 June 2025 £ 3,100 53,539 (7,759) |
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| 48,880 | |||
| Total funds at 30 June 2024 £ 435 36,202 (4,481) |
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| 32,156 |
13 Related party transactions
SeeKenya is related to The King’s Church Mid-Sussex by virtue of common Trustees.
During the year The King’s Church Mid-Sussex incurred expenditure on SeeKenya’s behalf amounting to £Nil (2024 - £193) and received income on SeeKenya's behalf of £292 (2024 -£Nil). At the year end the amount owed to The King’s Church Mid-Sussex was £877 (2024 - £1,173).
No (2024 - One) employee of The King’s Church Mid-Sussex was seconded part-time to SeeKenya during the year at a total cost of £Nil (2024 - £5,235).
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