Welcome to
tastelifeUK
Annual
Report
2024- 2025
Registered Charity 1158516

Responding well to e
IS￿derS
Eating disorders are just not going away. If
anything, the statistics are worsening. Hence,
the tastelife charity remains committed to
responding well to those affected, offering
help, hope and tools for recovery where
often people have no other support. Eating
disorders are treatable. Responding well to
their threat is what we do.
This year we have defined our ground-breaking interventions as:
Recovery:
8 session Community Recovery Courses, online or face-to-face.
Safe, non-judgmental spaces for learning and growing.
Teaching, discussion, stories of recovery and tools for life.
For those affected and those who care.
Prevention:
'Understanding eating disorders,, preventative, factual resources.
Suitable for young people in schools and youth groups.
Early intervention, ready to roll.
Education:
Accredited training to become a tastelife Course Leader.
Bespoke training based on current education and great resources.
We are responding well to the challenge of eating disorders
and changing the story for the better. Welcome to
ur 2024-
2025 report.
www.tastelifeuk.org

xecutive summary
tastelKfe
2024125
2013-2025
Community Recovery Course
Courses
252
Participants
78
2468
Friends/family
21
308
Male
170
TASTELIFE YOUTH TRACK
UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS
11,000+
Young people have access to Youth Track with education about
eating disorders.
100%
Students improved their understanding of eating disorders
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Why we need to tallvobo
disorders - the national challenge
The problem and the solution
There is a gap in care for, and general public understanding of, eating disorders, despite increasing
government recognition of Mental Health, and associated funding. However, budget cuts usually
affect the latter, so care remains patchy. The focus remains necessarily on those who are severely
ill, usually with anorexia nervosa", those with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are not
prioritised. With eating disorders on an increasingly alarming rise, all effective help is welcome.
Statistics from Royal College of Psychiatrists record an 84/0 rise in hospital admissions in the last five
years reaching a total of 24,268. Those receiving other treatment have increased by two-thirds
since before the Covid pandemic. A vast swathe of people affected do not qualify for statutory care,
with estimates ranging up to 11/. for young girls, and I0/. for 48-year-old women; 25/0 of those
directly affected overall are male - a growing statistic. Added to this, training for GPS is limited, and
they tend to focus on re-feeding and weight restoration. IAPT, GP surgeries and caring agencies
refer to tastelife; and many others self-refer. For binge eaters, the arrival of weight loss drugs are a
development we are watching closely for impact, benefits, potential hazards and long term results.
We are mindful that drugs do not address the underlying issues that can trigger the use of food
behaviour in obsessive ways.
As a powerfuli pertinent and timely response to this eating disorder epidemic in the UK, tastelife
trains volunteers to run a research-based, 8 session community course, online and face-to-face.
This welcome, targeted resource has effective tools for support and recovery, for those affected
and those who care. It is non-threatening, educational and encourages a self-help approach that
really works, creating a safe, learning environment for all to come together. Relevant for most life-
stealing eating issues, all material was accredited by the University of Brighton Health Sciences, and
endorsed by OCN, London. tastelife resources complement NHS and other statutory services and fill
the gap in support and treatment for those affected by eating disorders in England and Wales, as
well as for those who care for them. These resoures are not dependent on professional funding, but
on the training of caring volunteers, who can then deliver help in their local communities, and online.
tastelife is also committed to Prevention of eating disorders, through understanding and
awareness, via its popular Youth Track for young people in schools and youth groups. This 3-
session, adaptable resource is being used to educate and arm young people against developing
eating disorders, and as a first-response intervention tool.
Our External training programme was launched in response to requests for education around
eating disorders, for the many professionals and bodies who want to understand and respond well
to those affected. whether in the workplace or community, home or friendship circle.
Together with the growing tastelife team of volunteers and partners, we are working hard to
get the community course, the Youth Track and education into communities and institutions
around the country.

Responding well to eating disorders:
Value l - Caring
Our priority this year as always was our focus on people, in line with our values - Caring,
Resourceful, Professional and Fun.
I Caring
The Community Course Hybrid - despite a tough year financially, and a reduced staff team,
we have continued to offer the community course both online and onsite. Either way, the
course takes all on a journey of learning about what eating disorders really are, how to move
beyond them into experiencing life and health, and how to use the effective tools for life that
the Course offers. GP surgeries, local eating disorder services and social prescribing
continue to refer people to tastelife. The vast majority who attend make measurable progress,
whether affected directly by eating disorders, or learning how to support someone who is.
Pilots of the HUB delivery lor the Community Recovery Course - have taken place this
year, establishing proof of concept for our 'Hub' style of delivery online, centrally administered,
but still together with our trained Course Leaders for breakout rooms for the interactive and
personal times. This wi15 be linked to easy booking through the Eventbrite platform. We now
seek funding to enable this for the future.
Training Volunteer Course Leaders - This year we have had the privilege of welcoming and
training 27 new leaders to facilitate the Community Recovery Course on our 2-day training -
both online and in person. They are ably supported by our Network Team, who offer full
assistance via email, phone calls and resources. Ongoing research and information about
eating disorder issues are disseminated via the gdrive Course Leaders Area online, which is
specifically for leaders.
Youth Track - Our Recovery Course Leaders have free access to this, and some take it into
schools or youth groups, offering realistic, effective care to young people, plus parents and
school staff.
'1 now know that this eating
disorder isn't a life sentence -
recovery is possiblelg
Course participant

Responding well to eating disorders:
Value 2 - Resourceful
2 Resourceful
Surviving and thriving. In common with many charities, 2024-2025 brought us significant
funding challenges, and we had to fight hard to keep the charity in good shape, making some
tough decisions. However, the second half of the year brought encouragement, both in
successful funding applications, and our own fundraising.
Resourcing our Course Leaders. As different types of eating disorders are diagnosed, we
have resourced our Leaders with information through our Leaders, update events, this year
online. For example, ARFID amongst young children and how to respond well to it.
Education. Under the banner of our growing Education stream, tastelife has offered bespoke
teaching about eating disorders to organisations and institutions. These include church leaders,
online training for youth leaders, seminars at public summer conferences and national youth
conferences. We also offer help and hope to all via our marketplace stands.
Youth Track impact. Interest in our current Youth Track continues to grow among schools at
KS3 and youth groups. It teaches them the truth about eating disorders; how to handle social
media positively. positive coping mechanisms; creating a healthy body image; and how to
help themselves or others. Our new resource Food, Feelings and Faith, a new version of the
Youth Track tailored for Christian context, is gaining interest too. Feedback shows 42/.
increase in confidence/knowledge of eating disorders; 36 /0 increase in ability to spot the signs
of potential eating disorder; 69/0 increase in knowing what to do if experiencing problems
with eating, or seeing this in someone else. Launch of trial webinars for youth leaders
covering topics such as 'What is Disordered Eating Why do eating disorders start?>
Promotion of offered help to the public through online interviews with CEO. With thanks to
J.John especially, we experienced peaks of engagement and our most successful Eating
Disorder Awareness Week.
Podcasts. Our podcasts have been downloaded 750+ times, get great
feedback, and cover topics essential to eating disorders in honest and
informative ways by people with lived experience.
Radio. The team continues to respond to requests for radio interviews
on personal experience of eating disorders, and general information.
Online learning. Developed for Birmingham Diocese staff, launching in
late 2024; an example of our good relationships with church networks.
Social Media and interns. Our Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook
accounts inform, and encourage those interested eating disorders,
counteracting other unhelpful, misleading and frankly dangerous
content online. Two interns from Southampton University have worked
for us to make them happen - thank you Anagha and Wareeshal

Responding well to eating disorders:
Value 3 - Professional; Value 4 - Fun
3 Professional
2 x lectures on eating disorders and spirituality. Published in the Journal of Spirituality and
Health here last year, our research was presented at the International Conference for Spirituality
and Health in Salzburg this year by Di Archer, Dr Barbara Mitra and Assistant Professor Joanne
Hurst from Worcester and Coventry Universities respectively; and at the first conference on
eating disorders for medical students in London by CEO Di. Resources created for the medical,
faith-based and church communities.
Community Recovery Course. Planning for a fully updated Course launching in autumn 2025.
NHS. Liaison with NHS Worcester with the aim of co-running our Recovery Course for patients
waiting for treatment. NHS staff number in our trained leader cohort; and our third highest
stream of participants are referred from the NHS.
OCN London Accreditation. All our resources continued to be accredited this year.
Charity stabilityi future proofing and reach. Ensuring a stable core to the charity's structures is
always prioritised, in particular with a new more interactive website this year.
External education. Our growing Education stream has offered Bespoke Training about eating
disorders to organisations and institutions, both online and in person, including East to West, a
charity working with young people in Surrey, Hampshire, London and Windsor. Help and hope to
all offered via conference stands, run by team, trustees and trained Leader volunteers.
Campaigning. As part of the APPG on Eating Disorders, we have supported the launch of a
Report calling for better treatment for eating disorders, and also the campaigner Hope Virgo in
her Dump the Scales initiative.
6 x training events for adults, including seminars on general aspects of eating disorders,
including training for those working with young people in schools and surgeries.
2 x training events for youth group leaders and young people, online and in person.
4Fun
Leaders, Day. While some may find this value a surprise, it is very important to include in our
approach to the serious and difficult world of eating disorders which so easily pulls people down.
Leading a Recovery Course is no small task, so our annual day for Leaders restores some of the
balance, upskills the Leaders and gives space for networking.
Unity and Vision Day. The above applies to the trustees and team too, and our annual autumn
get-together in real time and space is encouraging and uplifting for all.
Team spirit. Our Tuesday meetings include an element of fun to ease us through the week.

Thank you to our supporters
Thank you to
. our incredible supporters, both personal and grants and trusts. We literally would not be here
without you. We are so grateful for all you give to help us help others. This year, we are delighted
to highlight:
The 29th May1961 Charity
The Beer-Harris Memorial Trust
The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement
GMCTrust
E and D Cadbury Trust
The Grace Trust,
Jerusalem Trust,
Grant Foundation
Barbara Ward Foundation
The National Lottery
The Post Code Lottery
CB & HH Taylor Trust
The Souter Charitable Trust
Aylesford Family Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
Lennox Hannay Charitable Trust
Special gratitude to all who contributed to our most successful Big Give Christmas
Campaign to date, whether as pledgers to make the magic happen, or donors during the live
Campaign week in December.
*++ T]hLank y()ut! ++*
We are keen to extend the community-focused partnership opportunity that
tastelife provides to as many relevant trusts and foundations as possible, and
would like to see this aspect of our funding advancement grow in coming years.
Calling all businesses! If you have an ESG (formerly CSR) programme and would
like to fund us tax efficiently or support tastelife with gifts-in-kind, please do get
in touch!

Our aspirations for 25/26
tastelife community Recovery courses for those affected and those who care. To continue to
expand our reach with the tastelife recovery community course, both onsite and online. We aim to
double the number of courses, which will offer much-needed help to 600 people affected by eating
disorders. We will do this by training at least 30 new leaders in the coming year through our OCN
accredited training, and develop the Hub delivery of the Course, accessible to 50 people at a time.
Brand new Community Build plan to add to the above, with wrap-around care for participants to include
taster sessions and centrally-led follow up groups.
Network Lead to expand our support of all trained leaders. by providing new ongoing resources and
up-skilling opportunities, both in person and online, and reenergise the leader network.
To expand the rollout of our Preventative resources to reach a further 5.000+ young people
through the development of a new e-learning version of Youth Track online, hosted on our website.
Upscale our effective social media presence, adding TikTok and combating unhelpful content with
the truth around eating disorders, and encouraging healthy life choices.
Launch our interactive portal of resources via our new website for all those interested in responding
well to eating disorder issues with an e-learning module for parents.
To hold one bespoke training session per month, especially within the workplace environment,
educating people to understand the issues around eating disorders and how to respond well to them.
To create a new one-lesson-per-year version of the Youth Track for primary and secondary schools.
New research with university team into whether Chaplains in healthcare and pastoral settings feel
equipped to respond well to eating disorders.
To continue to explore sources of ongoing financial support both via grants and regular giving, in
order to support our expanding vision.
To expand our collaborative working with other eating disorder charities, such as BEAT UK.
To continue our liaison with the NHS and CAMHS: through referrals and links in communities where
the tastelife course is running; through planning for training of CAMHS staff to run the tastelife course
internally; and through making the Youth Track accessible to MHECPS.
To host tastelife information-and-help stands at events and conferences, averaging two per quarter.

Charity aims and objectives
As a registered charity that relies heavily on charitable donations, tastelifeUK will offer an expanding
range of resources and services in the coming year, targeting where they are most needed, and
adapting our service delivery to meet new opportunities. Our Charity Aims and Objectives, based on
responding well to the eating disorder challenges, will be expressed thus:
To provide resources for eating disorder sufferers, and their carers, with the aim of empowering
them with tools towards recovery, in the UK and worldwide, based on Christian values, and
open to all.
To work with and train professionals in related fields in order to encourage best practice in
dealing with eating disorder sufferers and carers.
To advance the education of the general public in relating to those with eating disorders" and
their carers.
To develop further resourcefulness in response to the issues around eating disorders.
To systematically assess and evaluate the outcomes and success of our courses.
Team and trustees
Trustees who served during the year were as follows:
Richard Mason - Chair
Zoe Mason - Youth and Social Media
Bob Dudley - Secretary (resigned 281412025)
Dr Ros Simpson - Training and Medical Advisor (resigned June 2024)
Joanne Hurst - Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy
Debbie Niblett
Peter Jackson - Treasurer
Sarah Watson (appointed 241212025)
Trustees appointed after year end:
Jeffery Cotterill (appointed 281412025)
Trustees are inducted and trained in awareness of both trustee responsibility, and eating disorders
where necessary. The trustees give valued support to the CEO. Operations Coordinator, Key Trainer,
Network Coordinator, Youth Track Coordinator and Communications Coordinator; and regularly revise
and update the governance policies, including Risk and Safeguarding. Our Safeguarding Lead has
updated policies and training for team and trustees, plus included safeguarding training for our Course
leaders, all of whom are DBS checked. We have signed up to the safeguarding service 31.8. The
trustees are committed to ensuring that our services are effective.

Team and trustees
The Trustees have considered the requirements of Public Benefit as defined by the Charities Act
2011 (as amended), as follows:
tastelifeUK's work is beneficial in a way that is identifiable and capable of being proved by
evidence. It is not based on personal views and is externally accredited. We are careful to
ensure that no detriment or harm results from our charitable purpose, whether to people,
property of the environment. Our courses, resources and support benefit the public in general
to the extent that mental health eating disorder sufferers are deemed a sufficient section of the
public, as defined by our purpose and governing constitution. Our work does not give rise to
any incidental personal benefit outside of the charitable objects of our work.
As part of their work throughout the year, the Trustees have continued to conduct reviews and
make informed decisions in respect of the following, which is not exhaustive:
Financial controls. to ensure all record keeping is timely, accurate and regularly reported
upon, that fraud risk is minimised and good value for money obtained.
HR Management, including specialist support for employment matters during the transition to
a paid staff establishment.
Risk Management, including updates to the risk register which shows key risks, likelihood and
impact, and the steps taken by management in mitigation of these risks.
Statutory (e.g. Safeguarding) and other key policies, to ensure they are up to date and
implemented through effective procedures and ongoing staff and volunteer training.
We are committed to maintaining a modest level of reserve to safeguard the future of the
entity or, in the event of some catastrophe, to ensure timely and effective winding-up of the
entity including any staff payments legally due and the settling of all outstanding bills.
Recruitment of Trustees
The Code of Conduct for the Voluntary and Community Sector includes the principle that Irustees
should have a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge needed to run an organisation
effectively, and that trustees should ensure that they received the necessary induction, training,
and ongoing support they need to discharge their duties,.
The Trustees of tastelifeUK will ensure that there is a balanced representation of skills amongst the
Trustees to help ensure that the operation of the charity operates in a professional and responsible
manner. These skills include management, medical and finance.
Potential trustees are invited to attend a trustees meeting to gain an understanding of the day to
day responsibilities and also meet separately with the Chair of Trustees to discuss suitability etc.
Collectively, the trustees decide on whether to appoint a new trust￿ based on their experience
and suitability and also provide support to the new appointee on an ongoing basis.
The Trustees are constantly seeking potential candidates from their contacts and professional
people who are in the community that tastelifeUK works with.
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Financial Review 12 months
to 31st March 2025
tastelifeUK, commonly known as tastelife, is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation operating
throughout England and Wales governed by a foundation constitution.
The principal offi'ce address of the charity is: Hales, Red Lane, Burton Green, Kenilworth, Warks,
CV8 1PB.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by
Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP} applicable to charities preparing their
accounts on a receipts and payments basi&
Volunteers
The chartty makes use of volunteers. These contributions cannot be economically quantified and
these services are therefore not recognised in the financial statements.
Staff Numbers
The charity employs a number of staff to develop programmes, manage courses and to provide
expertise in eating disorder matters.
Average Monthly FTE equivalents are as follows:
12 months to 31 March 2024 3.2
12 months to 31 March 2025 2.4
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2025 vs 2024 Variance analysis
Review of k
varian￿$ 12 months to 31 March 2025 vs 2024
12 Months ended 31st March
2025
2024
Var.
Comments
£k
£k
£k
In
Grants Recelved
93.6
37.9
55.7
147% Increased Fundraising
attivity in 2024/2025
Fundraising by Supporters
Regular Donations
One Off Donations
Course Income
Youth Track Income
Training Income
Other Income
-21%
17.6
13.8
28%
13.6
-28%
12.9
249% One off Course in 2024/2025
-91%
-64% Less Training in 202412025
138% Includes £5k of grant for
Intern5 in 202412025
100% Increased Big Give activlty in
202412025
-71% Catch up from prior years in
202312024
110% Increased bank balances
74%
Big Give
32.2
32.3
Gift aid
Interest Income
Total Income
213.3
122.4
enditure
Payroll Costs
95.3
110.4
15.1
14% 202412025 includes £5k re
interns. Reduced headcount
in 202412025.
Compassionate Funds
Subcontractors
loo%
92% Reduced Subcontractors in
202412025
26% Reduced employee travel in
202412025
Employee Expenses
Advertising/PR/Promotion
Web Costs
-63%
-5.1 -1020% Development of new
Website in 202412025
Course Costs
Professional support
Youthtrack non staff costs
Training Expense
Course Delivery Costs
SIW Licen5es
Event Expenses
-25%
65%
19%
loo%
15.7
12.1
77% Reduced event activity in
202412025
-78% Addition of Fundraiser in
2024/2025
Fundraising
10.7
Misc Expense
Bank and Payment Charges
Governance
-56%
-183%
Total Expenditure
141.8
159.7
17.9
11%
Surplusl(tkficlt)
71.5
(37.3)
108.8
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Reserves
After careful consideration the Trustees have concluded that the charity should aim to have minimum
reserves (adjusted for a provision for downstzing and contracted obligations) which are the equivalent of
between 3 and 6 months of (budgetedlforecasted) expenditure.
In situations where reserves fall below the 3 month level the trustees will carefully monitor expenditure levels
and where appropriate take action to ensure that the charity can meet tts ongoing financial obligations.
(note the reserves position has improved significantly subsequent to 31 March 2024).
The following chart summarises the reserrfes posrtion as of 31 St March:
Reserves
12 Months ended 31st March
2025
2024
£k
£k
Total Reserves
118.1
46.6
Add budgeted 3 months of recurring income
Deduct Grant income deferred to subsequent
year
126.3)
{5.5)
Deduct provision for committed expenditure and
downsizing
(18.41
{13.9)
Total available for subsequent 3 months
78.1
30.2
Budgeted expenditure for subsequent 3 months
40.1
39.2
Number of months
In order to arrive at the Reserve available for subsequent 3 months the reserves are adjusted by the following
items..
estimated recurring income from no grant sources;
grant income received for identified purposes.
grant income received which unLess received for identified purposes is considered to be forthe benefit
of 12 months following receipt:
possible restructuring costs.
Fundraising
The charity is dependent on the generous support of individuals, companies and grant making bodies. In
order to ensure that the charity is sustainable and to provide a platform for extending our seNices we retained
the services of a professional fundraiser in January 2024. This Fundraiser enabled the charity to attain a
more sustainable position in the period to 31 March 2025.
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tastelifeUK
Statement of Flnancial Actlvlties
For the year ended 31st March 2025
2024
2023
Income and Ex
Recei
Incomin
Resources
Training Course Income
General Sales
Regular & One Off Donations
Gift Aid on above Donations
Big Give Donations
Non-restricted grants
Course Income
Schools Work- Youth Track Grants and Income
Interest Received
enditure
940
6,972
29,527
2,451
64,490
82,599
13,237
11,000
2,096
2,489
2,918
30,120
8,481
32,170
18,500
3,898
22,850
1,004
Total Incoming Resources
213.312
122,430
enses
Resources ex
ended
Cost of Charitable Activities
Fundraising
Cost of Governance Activities
Network Growth and Promotion
Resources and Training
Schools Work - Youth Track
101,672
10,663
1,230
5,123
3.352
19,776
106,414
7,861
1,407
11,055
3,875
29,095
Total Outgoing Resources
141,816
159,707
Net Movement in Funds
71,496
{37,277)
Funds Brought Forward
46,622
83,899
Funds Carried Fonmard
118,118
46,622
The net movement in funds referred to above is the net incoming resources as defined
in the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting issued by the
Charity Commission for England and Wales and is reconciled to the total funds as shown
in the Balance Sheet that follows
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tastellfeUK
Balance Sheet as of 31st March
2025
2024
The Assets and Llabllltles of the Chari
Flxed Assets
Tangible Fixed assets
Investments
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Cash at bank
Debtors
Totsl Current Assets
118,118
46,622
118,118
46,622
Creditors
Amounts due within one year
Net Current assets
118.118
46,622
Total Net Assets
118.118
46.622
Reserves
Resenies
Unrestricted income fijnds
Total Charity Funds
118,118
46,622
118,118
46,622
For the year in question the CIO was entitled to exemption from audit, however in
accordance with section 43 of the Charities Act 1993 the accounts have been examined
by an Independent Exmainer whose report is annexed to these accounts.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of
the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
Signed
Peterjackson - TreasurerTastelifeUK
Date: £111 Iiol
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CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independent Examiner's Report
Report to the trusteesl
members of
tastelifeUK
On accounts for the year
ended
31 March 2025
Charity no
(if any)
1158516
Set out on pages
14-15
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 3110312025.
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation
basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 ("the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent
examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have
come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me
cause to believe that in. any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in accordan￿ with section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed:
Date:
21_7-1
Name:
David Rogers
Relevant professional
qualification(s) or body
(if any):
ACA
Address:
Bernard Rogers & Co
Bank Gallery, High Street.
Kenilworth. CV8 1 LY
IER
October 2018

Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32,
Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for
examiners).
Give here brief details of
any items that the
examiner wishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018