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2025-09-30-accounts

Charity registration number: 1153753

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Contents (continued)

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 6
Independent Examiner's Report 7
Statement of Financial Activities 8 to 9
Balance Sheet 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 18

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Reference and Administrative Details

Chairman Dr Robert Willson Dr Amita A Jassi, Vice Chair Trustees Nicole Schnackenberg Holly Staunton Joseph Davidson Louisa Cottrell Michael M Pounsford Dr Benedetta Monzani Scarlett Bagwell Secretary Nicole Schnackenberg Senior Management Team Kitty Newman, Managing Director Gemma Ponting, Head of People & Projects Charity Registration Number 1153753 Principal Office 45b Stanford Road London N11 3HY Independent Examiner Eva Stevens, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Nicole Schnackenberg Holly Staunton (appointed 22 September 2025) Joseph Davidson Louisa Cottrell (appointed 22 September 2025) Michael M Pounsford (appointed 22 September 2025) Dr Benedetta Monzani Scarlett Bagwell Chairman: Dr Robert Willson Dr Amita A Jassi, Vice Chair Secretary: Nicole Schnackenberg

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The relief of sickness and preservation of good health among people affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) in particular but not exclusively by: (a) providing information and support to such people and their families; (b) advancing education for the public benefit of the condition; (c) promoting, supporting and raising funds for research into the condition, the useful results of which will be disseminated for the public benefit.

Public benefit

The charity carries out a range of activities in furtherance of its charitable objectives, as detailed under activities and achievements below. Having reviewed the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, the Trustees consider that these activities provide benefit both to the charity’s direct beneficiaries and to the wider public both in the UK and abroad.

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Trustees' Report (continued)

Achievements and performance

Over the past year the charity hosted an online BDD Conference in partnership with the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), bringing together leading clinicians from the UK and US alongside powerful lived experience speakers to share insights, treatment methods and options, research and recovery focused perspectives. During the year we also delivered an Autumn Webinar Series, offering a range of topics from expert clinicians and lived experience speakers that are now available as long-term online resources, free for our community to revisit whenever they need support or guidance.

This year saw the exciting re-launch of the Beating BDD Podcast, a podcast dedicated to community, connection and recovery. With support from the Big Give campaign, we now have funding to create 24 episodes across a two-year period.

We secured an additional three-year National Lottery grant of £142,037, providing continued delivery of our core services and strengthening our long-term impact. We continued to offer support via our email helpline, who responded to 1,436 requests for help and support. Our bi-monthly zoom support group welcomed 428 participants. The Overcoming BDD Programme successfully launched cycle 8, and this programme was expanded to three groups per cycle, enabling us to accept more participants onto the programme whilst reducing our waiting list. We welcomed three new trustees: Mike Pounsford, Holly Staunton and Louisa Cottrell. They bring a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, fundraising and charity governance. This has diversified the Board’s skillset, whilst bringing fresh passion and energy to drive our mission and vision forward.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Trustees' Report (continued)

Financial review

During the 2024–2025 financial year, the charity continued to focus its resources on delivering support and raising awareness of Body Dysmorphic Disorder while maintaining careful financial stewardship. Total income for the year was £68,192, Although this was lower than budgeted due to an expected grant not being awarded during the year, the organisation was encouraged by the continued generosity of its supporters. Individual donations exceeded expectations, reaching £38,720, supported by strong online giving and a number of meaningful in memoriam contributions.

This generosity reflects the growing awareness of the charity’s work and the commitment of supporters who wish to see greater understanding and support for people affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder. Other income streams were slightly lower than forecast as the organisation prioritised major grant applications during the year, with plans to renew focus on corporate partnerships and fundraising initiatives in the coming year.

Total expenditure was £95,828, with the majority invested directly in staffing and program delivery to ensure the charity could continue providing essential support, information and resources. Some additional overhead costs reflected advance payments for future fundraising events and activities that will support income generation in the years ahead.

The charity reported a deficit of £27,636 against budget. The organisation remains committed to strengthening its income base and directing resources towards improving the lives of those affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder.

The resources entrusted to the charity during the year enabled us to continue supporting people affected by Body Dysmorphic Disorder and raising awareness of this often-misunderstood condition. Through our information resources, support services, and awareness activities, we were able to reach individuals and families seeking help, while continuing to advocate for greater understanding of BDD within the wider community.

We remain deeply grateful to our supporters, funders, volunteers and partners whose commitment makes this work possible. As awareness of Body Dysmorphic Disorder continues to grow, the charity remains focused on strengthening its financial sustainability so that it can expand its reach and provide support to even more people in need in the years ahead.

Policy on reserves

The charity’s reserves policy states that, over time, unrestricted reserves should normally be maintained at a level equivalent to three to six months of forecast expenditure, unless the Board of Trustees determines that additional reserves are required under specific circumstances. Based on the 2024/25 budget, this equates to a target reserve level of approximately £23,000 to £46,000.

At the balance sheet date, the charity’s unrestricted reserves stood at £102,906, compared with £135,000 in the previous year. While this level is above the policy target range, the Trustees consider this appropriate given the charity’s continued reliance on grant funding and voluntary donations, which can be uncertain and variable.

As noted in the financial review, the charity has now reached a more stable operational footing. The Trustees anticipate that a portion of these reserves may be used to support ongoing activities and provide stability while the organisation develops and strengthens new income streams.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Trustees' Report (continued)

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 10/09/2013 and most recently amended 28/09/2017.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

We assess skill gaps within the Board and then create appropriate job descriptions for an open recruitment process of trustees. This includes creating a recruitment pack covering an overview of the charity, overview of the role of a trustee, key skills and the experience we are looking for along with information on the application process. We shortlist the candidates based on a scoring criterion, to ensure the process minimises bias and remains transparent.

Short-listed candidates are taken to a panel interview, with set questions, and scoring criteria. The wider Board is informed of the successful candidate for final review. Upon Board approval, successful candidates are invited to a trustee meeting and officially voted onto the board subject to references and a DBS check. Formal documents, including the essential trustee guide are sent to new trustees as part of the onboarding process.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Statement of Trustees' 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:

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 trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

14/05/26

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Dr Robert Willson Chairman

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation (the Charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity 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 Charity’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 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 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. 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.

...................................... Eva Stevens, BSc, CPFA, employee of Community Accounting Plus member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)

Units 1 & 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

15/05/2026 Date:.............................

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
13
Unrestricted
£
33,179
3,274
3,669
40,122
(71,780)
(71,780)
(31,658)
134,564
102,906
Restricted
£
-
28,070
-
28,070
(24,048)
(24,048)
4,022
12,375
16,397
Total
2025
£
33,179
31,344
3,669
68,192
(95,828)
(95,828)
(27,636)
146,939
119,303
Total
2024
£
32,367
40,866
4,377
77,610
(102,023)
(102,023)
(24,413)
171,352
146,939

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 13.

The notes on pages 11 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net expenditure
Gross transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
13
Unrestricted
£
32,367
1,034
4,377
37,778
(38,883)
(38,883)
(1,105)
(3,380)
(4,485)
139,049
134,564
Restricted
£
-
39,832
-
39,832
(63,140)
(63,140)
(23,308)
3,380
(19,928)
32,303
12,375
Total
2024
£
32,367
40,866
4,377
77,610
(102,023)
(102,023)
(24,413)
-
(24,413)
171,352
146,939

The notes on pages 11 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

(Registration number: 1153753) Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2025

Note
Current assets
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
11
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
12
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
13
2025
£
396
120,559
120,955
(1,652)
119,303
16,397
102,906
119,303
2024
£
350
147,862
148,212
(1,273)
146,939
12,375
134,564
146,939

The financial statements on pages 8 to 18 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by: 14/05/26

......................................... Dr Robert Willson Chairman

The notes on pages 11 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 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

The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

Under the exemption available to smaller charities the Board of Trustees has chosen not to include a Statement of Cash Flows within the financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

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.

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 aggregates similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

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.

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.

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

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.

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.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from companies, trusts and similar
proceeds
Donations from individuals
Legacies
Gift aid reclaimed
3
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Fees for
Groups/Services/Programmes
2,247
Other income
852
Book Sales
175
Income from generating funds
-
Voluntary income
-
Grants & Donations
-
3,274
4
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
3,500
20,760
7,819
1,100
33,179
Restricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
28,070
28,070
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
3,669
Total
2025
£
3,500
20,760
7,819
1,100
33,179
Total
2025
£
2,247
852
175
-
-
28,070
31,344
Total
2025
£
3,669
Total
2024
£
-
32,367
-
-
32,367
Total
2024
£
-
-
-
7,108
33,758
-
40,866
Total
2024
£
4,377

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

5 Grants and donations

5
Grants and donations
The National Lottery
Nicole Schnackenberg
The Big Give
JAAQ
Aesthetics Awards
Compton Charitable Trust
HMRC Gift aid
Sundry donations
Longden Walker & Renestate distributions
Unrestricted
funds
£
-
-
-
-
2,000
1,500
1,100
22,286
6,293
33,179
Restricted
funds
£
22,528
150
4,292
1,100
-
-
-
-
-
28,070
Total funds
£
22,528
150
4,292
1,100
2,000
1,500
1,100
22,286
6,293
61,249

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Materials
Video/live stream/Podcast
Volunteer expenses
Employed staff costs
Project leads
Staff Training
Bank Fees
Bookkeeping, Payroll, Audit &
Accountancy
Fundraising
HR Support
Insurance
IT
Miscellaneous
Office running costs
Website
Freelance & temporary staff
Conference
Other direct costs
Support costs
Fundraising expenses
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
60
-
100
52,298
1,770
12
241
8,119
3,289
1,243
791
2,131
535
161
1,030
-
-
-
-
-
71,780
Restricted
funds
£
210
800
100
21,312
110
-
-
227
-
565
-
560
-
43
121
-
-
-
-
-
24,048
Total
2025
£
270
800
200
73,610
1,880
12
241
8,346
3,289
1,808
791
2,691
535
204
1,151
-
-
-
-
-
95,828
Total
2024
£
-
-
-
65,076
-
3,053
-
-
-
-
-
4,217
-
-
-
2,223
17,689
83
9,310
372
102,023

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

7 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
2025
£
71,530
659
1,421
73,610
2024
£
65,076
-
-
65,076

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Average number of employed staff 2025
No
4
2024
No
4

3 (2024 - 3) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £1,421 (2024 - £1,205).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £67,830 (2024 - £Nil).

8 Independent examiner's fees

During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner are analysed as follows:

CA plus Independent examination
Accounting Solutions for Charities Independent examination
2025
£
1,140
-
1,140
2024
£
-
1,000
1,000

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

9 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from corporation taxation.

10 Debtors

Prepayments
11 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
12 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals
13 Funds
Balance at 1
October 2024
£
Unrestricted funds
General
General
134,564
Restricted funds
National Lottery Stronger
Together
5,548
Schools Project Fund
6,827
The Big Give - Beating BDD
Podcast
-
The National Lottery Community
Fund
-
Total restricted funds
12,375
Total funds
146,939
Incoming
resources
£
40,122
-
-
5,542
22,528
28,070
68,192
2025
£
396
2025
£
120,559
2025
£
1
283
1,368
1,652
Resources
expended
£
(71,780)
(5,548)
(253)
(800)
(17,447)
(24,048)
(95,828)
2024
£
350
2024
£
147,862
2024
£
-
273
1,000
1,273
Balance at 30
September
2025
£
102,906
-
6,574
4,742
5,081
16,397
119,303

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The Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

Unrestricted funds
General
Restricted funds
Total funds
Balance at 1
October
2023
£
139,049
32,303
171,352
Incoming
resources
£
37,778
39,832
77,610
Resources
expended
£
(38,883)
(63,140)
(102,023)
Transfers
£
(3,380)
3,380
-
Balance at
30
September
2024
£
134,564
12,375
146,939

National Lottery Stronger together - See below, original ’Stronger Together’ grant. School Projects fund - The School’s Project is designed to provide educational professionals with the knowledge and skills to identify signs of BDD. This is an early intervention programme, aimed at supporting adolescents to access timely support for BDD, as we know that this is the common age of onset and causes significant disruption to education and social development.

The Big Give - Beating BDD Podcast - Beating BDD Podcast relaunched with funding going towards 24 new episodes, one a month for 2 years. The podcast provides hope and support for those struggling, reduces stigma, isolation and shame, and helps listeners navigate their own recovery journeys.

The National Lottery Community Fund - This is a continuation of the Stronger Together project that encompasses our 3 core support services: E-helpline, Zoom Support Group and Overcoming BDD Programme. It also covers the cost of video resources such as webinars and conference videos. We know that many in our community struggle to access the right support on the NHS, and we aim to guide them through the care pathway via our E-helpline, whilst offering a supportive space to be heard and understood through our zoom support groups and providing a step towards recovery through our Overcoming BDD Programme.

14 Analysis of net assets between funds

Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Unrestricted
General
£
104,558
(1,652)
102,906
Unrestricted
General
£
135,837
(1,273)
134,564
Restricted
£
16,397
-
16,397
Restricted
£
12,375
-
12,375
2025
Total funds
£
120,955
(1,652)
119,303
2024
Total funds
£
148,212
(1,273)
146,939

15 Related party transactions

There were no related party transactions in the year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 September 2025 (continued)

16 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

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