CHARITY NUMBER". 1156990 COMPANY NUMBER: 08869249 FOREVER STARS LIMrfED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 Page Company Infomiation Report of the Trustees Report of the Independent Examiner statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements
FOREVER STARS LIMrfED CHARifY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 DIRECTORS: Mr R Daniels Mrs M Daniels TRUSTEES: Mr R Daniels (Chairl Mrs M Daniels Mrs H Oldwll Mrs J Oldwill Mrs C Clarke Mr B Clarke Mr D Bamett Mrs L Barnett COMPANY NUMBER 8869249 CHARITY NUMBER: 11569g) ADDRESS: 4446 Wollaton Road Beeston Nottingham NG9 2NR INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Miss Jodie Whinfrey. FCCA CTA Whinfrey Briggs Limited Chartered Certrfied Accountants Unit 33, Century Business Centre Century Business Parlk Manvers Rotherham S63 5DA Page 1
FOREVER STARS UMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 The trustees, two of whom are directors for the purpose of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements ofthe charity for the period to 31st January 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Reference and administrative detsils are shown in the schedule of members of the board and professional advisors on page 1 of the financial statements. THE TRUSTEE The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows.. Mr R Daniels (Chair) Mrs M Daniels Mrs H Oldwill Mrs J Oldwill Mrs C Clarke Mr B Clarke Mr D Barnett Mrs L Barnett STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT Forever Stars is a charity constituted by the Memorandum and Artides of Association. The charity's registered number is 1156990 and the company number 08869249. The trustees are appointed in line with the Memorandum and Articles of Association. On appointment all trustees were issued with full detsils and procedures associated Vth Forever Stars as well as an overview of the charitable purpose of Forever Stars. CHARITABLE OBJECTIVE To promote and protect the health of parents affected by the stillbirth or other perinatal or neonatsl death of their child or children and to relieve suffering and emotional distress amongst such parents in particular, but not exclusively, by (li) providing or assisting in the provision of facilities and services designed to meet their needs at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham not otherwse made available by the National Health SeiCe,. and (il supporting newly bereaved parents by providing emotional support, practical advice and infomiation. When planning our activities for the year ahead we carefully consider the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE In the trustee's opinion, the charity though unrestricted donations and fundraising events has made significant progress in raising the funds to achieve meeting its objectives throughout the period. FINANCIAL REVIEW The charity's main source ofincome is generated through fundraising events held throughout the period. The trustees extend their thanks to all those who have contributed to these fundraising events and made donations. The charity committed the sum of £109.185 to the development of a baby loss remembrance garden in Nottingham, the 'Serenity Garden, is located in the Highfields Park in Nottingham with the support of the Nottingham Crty Council. The committed funds will also support the charities work with supporting families that use the Serenity Suites at Nottingham Universities Hospital Trust (Queens Medical Centre) and to help raise awareness and support forthese baby loss families. Page 2
FOREVER STARS UMITED REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES- Continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS The charity will strive to continue to achieve its objectives in the future. raising funds through donations, corporate support and fundraising events to ensure the charity's objectives are met. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Vvhinfrey Briggs Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers have been appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year. Signed on behalf of the trustees Mr R Daniels Chair of Trustees Date. OII1012025 Page 3
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 I report on the accounts of the charty for the year ended 31st January 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 8. Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner The Charitls Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charitys trustees consider that an autjil is not qUired for this year {under Section 14412) of the Charities A¢X 2011 Ilhe A¢t} and that an Independent Examination is needed. It is my responsibility lo..
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act., lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Direclions given by the Charty Commissioners under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act, and to slate whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent Examinetrs Report My examination was carried out in accordan with the General Dire¢tions given by the Charity Commission. An Examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also Includes consideration of any unusual rtems OT disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequenlty no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a Irue and fair view and the report is limited to those matters sel out in the statement below. Independent Examinerfs SLitement In connection wlh my examination, no matter has come to my attention". lal which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements lo keep accounting rerdS in accordan with sedion 130 Of the 2011 Act.. and lo prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met., or Ibl lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Jodiewh il-eb.'Oct 6.LOLi.JB.1656 EDr Miss Jodie Whinfrey, FCCA CTA Whinfrey Briggs Limf(ed Chartered Certified Accountants Unit 33, Century Business Cenlre Century Business Parlk Manvers Rolherham S63 SDA Dale.. 0611012025 Page 4
FOREVER STARS UMITED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTMTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 Notes Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 INCOME Donations 134.916 134,916 92,517 134.916 134,916 92,517 EXPENDITURE Direct Charitable Expenditure. Queens Project Commitment Funraising events Advertising 64,031 40,116 15,676 64,031 40,116 15,676 41,596 15,624 5,989 Administration costs Wages & pension costs Insurance Subscription Professional fees StoragelRent Bank Charges Sundry Office Slationery Telephone Website Maintenance Repairs Depreciation 15,048 157 1,152 1,966 6,000 163 191 1,612 2,485 655 6,000 109 136 2.178 2,485 655 6,000 109 136 2,178 230 50 1.211 230 50 1,211 515 401 133,057 133,057 90,414 NET SURPLUSIIDEFICIT} 1,859 1.859 2,103 Balance of funds brought forward 4.599 4,599 2,496 Balance carried forward 6,458 6,458 4,599 Page 5
FOREVER STARS UMrrED BALANCE SHEET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JANUARY 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed Assets 6,074 2,631 Current Assets Prepaymenls Other Debtors Bank & Cash 1,584 85,273 109,185 109,569 87,241 115,643 89,872 Creditor5 109,185 85,273 6.458 4,599 Surplus Funds BIFwd In Year 4,599 1,859 6,458 2,4 2,103 4,599 For the year ending 31st January 2025 the company was entitled to exemp.On trom audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have nol required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance wilh section 476 of the Companies Act 20(. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wth the requirements of the Act wth respect to accounling records and the preparation of accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The financial slatements were approved by the Board on _ behalf by.. 0111012025 . and signed on its Eiihqpl 2kzHig Mr R Daniels- Chair of the Trustees Page 6
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 ACCOUNTING POUCIES Basis of accounting The financial siatements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. They have been prepared in accordance with A¢UntIng and Reporting by Charities.. Slatemienl of Remmended Practice applicale lo chari(ies preparing their accounts in accordance wth FRS 102 (Chanties SORP IFRS10211 and the Companies Act 2006. Income All income is treated as unrestricted income, unless the donor has placed restrictions on the manner in which donation or grant may be spend, in which case it is treated as restricled income. Resources expended Expenditure is recongnised on an accruals basis as a liabilrty is incurred. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided al the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over ils estimated useful life. Plant & Machinery - 20% on cost TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Totals COST At 1st February 2023 Additions Disposals 3.928 4,654 3.928 4,654 At 31st January 2024 8.582 8.582 DEPRECIATION At 1st February 2023 Charge for year Disposal depreciation 1,297 1.211 1,297 1,211 At 31st January 2024 2,508 2,508 NET BOOK VALUE At 31st January 2024 At 31st January 2023 2,631 2,631 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Queens Project Commitment 109,185 85,273 109,185 85,273 TRANSAcnoNS WITH TRUSTEES During the year no director or trustee received any remuneration or reimbursment of expenses. Page 7
FOREVER STARS LIMrrED NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31STJANUARY 2025 WAGES AND PENSION COSTS 2025 2024 Wages Social Security Pension 14,755 293 15,048 Average number of employees during the year No employees received salaries of over £60,000. RESERVES Unrestricted Restricted Total Balance 811 Febraury 2024 SurplusllDeficf(} for the year 4.599 1,859 4.599 1,859 Balance al 31 January 2025 6,458 6,458 Page 8