Company No. 08586329
Charity No. 1153976
Azbuka Foundation
Report and Accounts
For the year ended 31 August 2025
Studland Hall
Studland Street
Hammersmith
London W6 OJS

Azbuka Foundation
Directors. Roport
For th• ￿ar ènded 31 Au
u$t 2025
The directors presènt their report and accounts of the chaaty for the year ended 31 August 2025. This report also
repre5&nt8 the trustees, ￿port r￿UlTed under the Charities Act 2011.
The directors have had due r8g8rd to guidance published by th8 Charity Commission.
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Chai Since the year end the financial posillon of th8 cIAzbuka Foundation
Charity registration number..
1153976
Company registration number
08586329
Registe￿ otfice and operations
address
studland Hall, Studland Street. Hammersmith, London W6 OJS
Dlre¢tors (Trustees)
The directors who were in office during the year and
vp lo the date of this report 8re.'
Maria Gavrih)va
Andrew JarJ(
Cham)ian Kenner
Svetlana Malinina
Jason Mannlng
Vasiliki Lytra
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Govtmlng document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guar8ntee, incgrporateil on 26 June 2013. The company was
established under a Memtsrandum of Asso¢ialion. The Artides of Association explain the objects and ptswers of the
¢hantable Gompany and how it should be gtsvem8d. In th8 8vent of the company being w)und up members are
required to Contribute an arnount not exce8ding £1.
Directors
The d1￿ClOr$ ol the eornpany ar8 also charity trustees ftsT the purpose5 of Charity law.
New trustees are appointed by the rnèmbers of th8 charity.
Trustee rneetings a￿ held 4 to S tr'm85 a year.
OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY
The objects of the ¢harity a￿".
The advancement ol education lor Ihe public benefit in partieular ty..
the prO￿$10n and conduct of 8 school or s¢hools In England and Wa18S Wth bilingual Russian-English ¢UrriCLslum,'
the promotion of bilingual education.,
the provision of education materials Of serwce5, including promotion ol Russian language, lit8r8lure 8nd Cultu￿..
and
such other means as the Tru5te8S 5h811 determine

Azbuka Foundation
Directors. Roport
For the
ar •nded 31 Au
ust 2025
ACTIVITIES and ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2024-25
In planning the activities for the year. the trustees have had due regard to Charity Commission guidance on publlc
benefit. The attivities carried out in the year include the loltowing..
• Moving lo a new school management system
Preparats'on for the ISI full inspection
Rgvising and dav81oping further our PSHE curriculum and well being and safeguarding strategies
School.. recruiting a new teacher for Year 2-3
• Developing further the bilingual curriculum and revising bilingual edu¢atson planning systern
• New training monitoring system for safeguarding and health and safety for staff
Assessing risks and p18nThing for alleinative business models in preparation for the VAT on Independenl schools
Premises redeveloprn8nt for SEND inclusion. Se¢ured funds for naw SEND initsatives
Taking active part in BEA tsutreach work
Cooperation with other schools. BEA èvents and cooperation
• Implementing new marketing strategies wth the new marketing contrac¢or, inc developing sgrial networks and
different partnership prtsjècts
• Cooperation parents antj othèr agencies on new joint fundraising initiatives
FINANCiAL REVIEW AND RESERVES POLICY
Since the year end the imposition of VAT on school fees as w811 as new financial 8nd regulatory obligations for
independent schods, •¢Jucational prowders. busin8sses and charities has had a Serious detrirnental effect on thè
charitys and school's ability to continue operating. In addition to a big drop in current and future attendanc8 and in Ihe
cuff8nt financial. political 8nd 8du¢ational climate it is difficult to continue to operate on a stab18 basis. Regrettably
decision has been made to close the school from S8plember 2026.
The 8¢counts have been prepared on a going con¢ern basis.
This report h#$ been prepared In accordance the provisions in Part IS of the Comp8ni8s Ac¢ 2006 applicable to
companies subject tts th8 5m811 companies regirn8.
11. os. 102
Approvedbythe Board on.......................................... andsignedonits behalfby..
6yv
Maria Ga￿lI0¥a
Director

Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of
Azbuka Foundation
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 August 2025 set out on pages 4 to 9.
Re$￿ctIve ro$ponsibllltl¢s of trusts•$ and examin•r
The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purpos&s of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the a¢￿unIs. The Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144121
of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act} and that an independent examination is needed.
Hawng satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligibb for independont
exaFninaliDn, it is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act., and
Since the year end the financial position of the charity has deteriorated lo such an extent that the
charty is not ab￿ to Continue lo operate as a going concern and the trustees have regrettably
decided the only option available was th8 closure of the School. These accounts have baen
repared on a qoino concem basis.
Basis of Independènt examin8Vs report
My examination was Carried out in accordance with the general Dilections given by Ihe Charity Commission. An
examination in¢ludes a review of the accounbng recor<Js kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts,
8nd seeking explanations from you as Iruslees ¢on¢erning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenuy no opinion is given as lo whether the
accounts present a 'lrue and fair view, and the rewrt is limited lo those mattels sel out in the statement below.
IndopendèTrt examIne￿S statsm•nt
In connection with my exarninalion. no matter has corne lo my attention=
which gives me reasonablg cause lo believe that in any material respect the requiroments-.
lo keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act
2006,. and
to prepare accounts which accord %wth the accounting records, comply wth the
a¢¢ounling requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the
methods and principles of the Statement of Re¢ommended Practice.. Accounting and
Reporting by Charities
have not been mel.
Material Post Balance Sh••t Evont
Since the year end the trustees have detgrmined that the financial position of the charity has deteriorated lo such
an extent Ilogelher with other adverse factors) that the charity is not able lo continue lo operate as a going
concem and they have decided the only option available was the closure of the s¢hool in September 2026.
The accounts have been prepared on a going concem basis which is appropriate having regard lo the
circumstances of the charty.
HARRY NICOLAOU FCA
Of Hary Ni¢oJaou &Co Limited
Chartered Accountants
21 Brendon Way
Enfield
EN1 2LF
11 May 2026

Azbuka Foundation
Statement of Flnancial Activities (In¢luding Income and Expendlture Account)
For tho Year Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Totsi fund8
Tolal fvnds
Unrestrkled
2024
Not•
2025
INCOME from:
Donatton$
7,861
7,861
63,063
63.063
¢harltable activltle$'.
School fees
Nursery fees
Swimrning lessons
Gr8nl IL8 H&FI
Contributions from parents for a¢tivits'8s and school meats
Other Jncome- Hall and space hire, bank inter8Stetc
472,039
251,622
600
54.692
20,754
23,308
823.015
358.55T
238.241
60,652
74,305
26,539
698.294
Total Income
830,876
761,357
EXPENDITURE on:
Bursaries and SChola￿h1ps
Funded activity.. Earfy Educali¢)n
Staff cost5
Printing
Rent and rates
Electricity
School resources and expenses
Repairs and rnainlenance
Telephone and intemèt
IT expenses
Insurance
Bank charges
Equipmènt hire
Cleaning afid other expen58S
Bookkeeping
Travelling and subsistence exp8ns8s
cbthing Costs
Website exp8nsas
Marketing costs
Legal and consuttancy fees
Dep￿cIatiOn
Govem8nf* COSt'. indeperldent examination
20.500
62,908
485,441
1,495
105,835
12,667
53.307
469.028
1.490
103, 188
14.234
4.808
1,652
5.019
1,483
356
339
13.226
6,201
775
1,002
12,654
2,793
1,238
77.794
1,772
145
295
9,172
2,6T5
879
7.647
140
7.533
10,466
1,933
2,800
305
7,932
9.637
1.927
2,700
Total oxpendlturo
748,146
703, 187
Net Ineome and n•t movemènt in funds.
82,730
58,17Q
RECONCILIA TION OFFUNDS
Total fund5 brought fornvard
149,$621
(107.732)
Total fvnds carrl¢d forward
Net 8xp8ndilure is also net expenditure for Companies Act PUlPOS8S.
33.168
f49,562)

**Company No. 08586329** 

## **Azbuka Foundation** 

## **Balance Sheet** 

|<br>**Balance Sheet**|||**Company**|**No. 0858632**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**As at 31 August 2025**|||||
|||**Note**|**2025**|_2024_|
||||**£**|£|
|**Fixed assets**|||||
|Tangible assets|6||**5,799**|_5,782_|
|**Current assets**|||||
|Debtors|7||76,943|_37,598_|
|Cash at bank and in hand|||214,480|_121,413_|
|**Total current assets**|||**291,423**|_159,011_|
|**Creditors falling due within one year**|8||(264,054)|_(112,600)_|
||||27,369|_46,411_|
|**Total assets less current liabilities**|||**33,168**|_52,193_|
|**Creditors falling due after more than one year**|9|||_(101,755)_|
|**Net assets/(liabilities)**|||**33,168**|_(49,562)_|
|**Funds**|||||
|Unrestricted general funds|||33,168|_(49,562)_|
|**Total funds**|||**33,168**|_(49,562)_|
|_I_I ._0_5._1-.02...6_<br>Approved by the directors on .................................................. .|||||



And signed on their behalf by: Director _**··** ·/J� .,J!L�·i"_ 


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Azbuka Foundation
ststement of Cash Flows
Asat31Au
u$t 2025
2025
2024
Cash flow from operating a¢tlvFtIès
Net in¢omel{deficill for the year
82,730
58,170
Depreci81ic Since the year end the financial position of the charity has delerioralt
Decreaselllncreasel in debtors
Increaselldecreasel in cre¢Jilors
1,933
139,345}
49,699
1,927
f2,553J
8.475
Net Cash flow from op•ratlng actlvltles
95,017
66,019
Cash flow from Inv¢$ting actlvltles
Payments to acquire tangible fixed assets
{1,9501
11.9501
Net In¢reasel{d•creasel in ¢a$h and cash equivalents
93,067
66.019
Cash and cash equivalents 8t 1 Septembei 2024
Cash and Cash equlvalents at 31 August 2025
121,413
214,480
55,394
121,413
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Azbuka Foundation
Notos to tho Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 Au
u¥t 2025
Accounting policies
Ba$l$ of accountlng
The financi81 statements have been preparèd in accordance ￿(h Accounting and Reporting by Ch8rilies.' Stslement
of Re¢omFn8nded Practice applicable lo charitie5 preparing their financial statements in accordance the
Financi81 Reporting Standard applicable in the VK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20151
(Charities SORP IFRS 10211. the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of I￿land IFRS
1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Since th8 year end the financial position of the ¢harity h85 deteriorated to 8u¢h an extent that the charity is not ab18
to continue lo operate as a going concern and the trustees have reg￿ttablY decided the only option availab18 was
the cbsure of thè school. These accounts have been prepa￿d on a going coneèm basis.
The Charity constitutes a public benefit entity as definod by FRS 102.
In¢om• recognltlon
All incom8 is recognis8d once th8 charity has entiuernent to the income, there is suifici8nt ¢ertainty of receipt and so
it is probable that the income will be received, and th8 arnount tsf income ￿CeiVable can be rneasufed reliably.
EX￿ndItUre r•¢ognllion
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or wnstructive obligation io make a payment tg a third paty. il is
probable that a s8tUernent wll be r8quired an¢J the am¢)vnt ol th8 obligation can be measured reliably.
Fund aecountln9
Restrict8d funds are incoming resources, which are to be used for specific purpK)ses a$ laid down by the donor.
Expenditure which meets Ihe$e criteria is charged to the fund.
Unrestricted funds are grants. donats'ons antl other incoming resources r8ceivable for the objects ol the charity
without further specified purpos8 and are av8ilab¢e as gen8ral funds.
Tanglble fix￿ assets
Depreciation is provided at rate$ calculated to writ& off the ¢osl of aach asset less its estlmated resldual value, over
the useful economlc life gf that asset as folltrws..
Office furniture and equipment
25% reducing balance
Debtors
Trade and other debtors a￿ ￿COgnised at th8 settlemènt amount due after aTry trade discounts offered.
Prepaym8nts are valued at th8 amount prepaid after taking account of any tra¢Je discounts du8.
Cr•dltors
C¥editors and prow$ions are recognised Whe￿ the charity has a pr858nt obligation ￿sUIting from a past event that
ill probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to setUe the obligation can be
measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their s81tlement amount after
all0b￿n9 for any trade dis¢ounts due.
Financlal instruments
The charity ofily has financi81 assets and financial liabilities tsf 8 kind that qualify as basic financi81 instruTnents.
Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transadion value and subsequently measured al their
settlement value with the exr*ptson of bank bans which are subsequentsy rneasured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method.
Commltments
Rentals payable under op&r8ting leases are charged to the Statem8nt of Financial Activities as Incurred over the
term of Ihelgase.
Penslons
The cosis of the workplace defined contribution arrangements a￿ eh8rged to the SOFA as incurred.

Azbuka Foundation
Notes to the Accounts
For th• Y*4r Ended 31 Au
ust 2025
Staff costs
2Q25
2034
Salaries and wages
Soci818ecurity costs
Since the year end the finan¢lal p05ilion of the charity has deteriorated to Swh an i
Payrdl F￿0GeSSing tos15
Pension processing costs
Recruitment costs
Other staffing ¢05ts
Tralning costs
377,175
29,848
8.280
366. 176
28.832
7.494
1,832
9,174
59.627
448
2,9T5
60.475
1.244
Total staff co$ls
485,441
469,028
N•¢ In¢ome forth• y•ar
2ts25
2024
This is stated after charging..
Ind&pBndenl Examinerfs fee
D8pre¢iation
2.800
1,933
2.700
1,927
Tru$ie05
No remuneration was pokl to the trustees during the year in their capactty as trustee5. Expenses of £4,
were reirnbursed to Iwo trustees12024 £6961 during ￿ar.
Taxatlon
The charita￿8 company is exwnpt frern corporatron lax on rts ¢lwrilabl8 aCtI￿lIeS.
Tangiblo fixed •ss•t8
Fumliur• &
olficv
F4xtUm*
ffttlryi
Tutsl
Cost
At 1 September 2024
Additions
7.146
10.934
1,950
18.080
1.950
At 31 Augvtst 2025
7,146
12,884
20.030
D•pr•elation
At I September 2024
Charge for th8 year
4,384
690
7,914
1,243
12,298
1.933
At 31 August 2025
5.074
9,157
14,231
Net book v•lue
At 31 August 2025
2.072
3.727
5,799
At 37 Augusl 2024
2. 762
3.020
5,782
Dobtorn
2Q25
202
Trade debtors
Other deblws
10,474
66.489
5.644
31,954
76,943
37.598
Other debtors of £23,187 fall due after rnor? than one year

Azbuka Foundation
Note$ to the A¢¢ounts
For tho Yèar Endod 31 Au
ust 2025
Cr•dltors falllng duv wlthln on¢ y•ar
1025
202
Trade ¢reditors
Taxation and social security
Other creditors and aGcruals
Loan (see ￿te 101
12.411
34,055
115,833
101.755
264.054
5,964
13.331
93,285
112.600
Credttors hlllng due after more th•n on• yoar
2025
2024
Loan1886 note 101
101.755
10.
R•lat•d party transadio
The ban referTed to in Note 8 01 £101,755 1$ due to Maria Gavrilova, a tW5tee and founderof th8 charity.
Durlry the year Maria Gavrilova recewed remmeration 88 Princtpal of the 8chool al w811 below mark81 rates.
During the y88r Svellana Malinina. a trust8e of th8 charity ha$ provided danGe lessens to putyL% of th8 thaAty
at rates well below market rates.
11.
Operating lease ¢ommitmont8
The total ot lutssre minirnum lease payment$ uTrJer a non4cancel￿blÉ operatirrfJ at 31 August 2025 is as
follows..
2025
24
Not laterthan onè year
Later than ffie year and not Fater than five year5
Later than five years
100.884
403.536
302,652
100,884
403.536
403,536
807.072
907.956