2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01.04.2024 Period start date To 31.03.2025 Period end date

Charity name: Stand Easy Military Support

Charity registration number: 1161089

Objectives and Activities

Objectives and Activities
	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The Objects of Stand Easy are: The Advancement of Health for the public benefit of serving members of the armed forces, veterans and their families who are suffering from the effects of post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in particular but not exclusively by: • the provision of acupuncture and • Raising awareness of PTSD by giving of talks and lectures
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The main activities carried out by Stand Easy is the treating of veterans and uniformed services with PTSD with acupuncture to remove their trauma. Despite the pandemic and the challenging circumstances we have adapted our processes to minimise the time needed to treat a client, so whereas we would treat the veteran over 2-3 weeks we now, if possible treat over 3 days, this allows for cheaper transport costs and less anxiety. Feedback from veterans’ informs us that their quality of life has dramatically improved and in some cases enabled them to return to work. Stand Easy continues to work with the NHS providers as well as military and mental health charities. We have also continued to raise awareness of PTSD and the plight of veterans with PTSD through talks, lectures, meetings and local providers.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance	Para 1.18	In planning our activities for the year, we kept in mind the charity commissions

issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit

guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Our volunteers maintain client records, are involved with the charities book keeping, and carry out street collections. To allow us to reach more veterans and manage their data we have employed a part time administrative assistant.
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Stand Easy has helped veterans and their families regain stability, secure employment, and mend relationships. Many have overcome challenges, including alcohol dependency, and found renewed purpose. Expanding our reach, we now support veteran spouses, strengthening family resilience. Referrals from service users and military charities reflect the trust in our work, with veterans reporting improved well-being, independence, and successful reintegration. By empowering veterans and their families, Stand Easy reduces reliance on support services and strengthens communities.

Additional information (optional)

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

	Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Stand Easy is currently building its financial base and we are looking to start building our reserves as soon as possible.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Currently we do not hold reserves as our funding conditions are for funding to be used for the treatment of Veterans.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Donations from the public, either through street collections or bank transfers. Large grants from: ● Veterans Foundation ● The National Lottery
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO Foundation
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	By Other trustees

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51
Other

Reference and administrative details

Charity name	Stand Easy Military Support
Other name the	Stand Easy
charity uses
Registered charity	1161089
number
Charity’s principal	64 Bethel St, Norwich, NR2 1NR
address

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3		Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
		Mr David Laws	Chair
		Mr Keith Bendell
		Mr Darren Edwards

Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name

Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)

Type of Name Address adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors

Signature(s) David Laws DAVID ALAN LAWS

Full name(s)

Position (for example Secretary, Chair, etc)

Chairman of Trustees

----- Start of picture text -----
06/06/2025
----- End of picture text -----

----- Start of picture text -----
06/06/2025
Date
----- End of picture text -----

Document Information

Document

Title TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx ID 9b682892-885c-4c07-8f24-aa814dc50266 Status Signed Sender Claire Atkinson ([e-mail]) Dept/business Triple Bottom Line Accounting Dept/business ID triple-bottom-line-accounting PDF Certified True Signers Name Authentication David Laws [e-mail] Email History Event Email IP address Date/Time TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx created by [e-mail]46.17.160.196 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:59:38 +0000 Claire Atkinson TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx emailed to [e-mail] Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:59:40 +0000 David Laws [e-mail] opened email for document TAR-24_25 - [e-mail] Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:08:01 +0000 BLANK.docx TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx visited by [e-mail] 86.139.16.182 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:07:28 +0000 David Laws [e-mail] TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx emailed to [e-mail] Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:48:53 +0000 David Laws [e-mail] TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx visited by [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:49:16 +0000 David Laws [e-mail] Signature applied (page 8) [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:07 +0000 Ticked checkbox for statement: I confirm that I am authorised to [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:24 +0000 accept the terms of this document. Ticked checkbox for statement: I understand that accepting the terms [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:24 +0000 of this document creates a legally binding obligation. Signer offered option to accept or [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:24 +0000 reject document Clicked button with text: By clicking this button I hereby ACCEPT the [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:24 +0000 terms of this document TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx completed by David Laws [e-mail] 5.252.36.232 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:24 +0000 [e-mail] 'TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx' completed. [e-mail] Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:54:25 +0000

TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx visited by [e-mail] David Laws [e-mail] TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx emailed to [e-mail] David Laws [e-mail] TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx visited by [e-mail] David Laws [e-mail] Signature applied (page 8) [e-mail] Ticked checkbox for statement: I confirm that I am authorised to [e-mail] accept the terms of this document. Ticked checkbox for statement: I understand that accepting the terms [e-mail] of this document creates a legally binding obligation. Signer offered option to accept or [e-mail] reject document Clicked button with text: By clicking this button I hereby ACCEPT the [e-mail] terms of this document TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx completed by David Laws [e-mail] [e-mail] 'TAR-24_25 - BLANK.docx' completed. [e-mail]

Charity Name No (if any) StandEasy Military Support 1161089 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01.04.2024 31.03.2025

Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments	Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts	Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ 1,508 27,750 - - - - - - 29,258 - - 29,258		Restricted funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Endowment funds to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -	Total funds to the nearest £ 1,508 27,750 - - - - - - 29,258 - - - 29,258 25,473 3,200 69 - 189 - 220 17 462 346 56 870 146 - 98 31,145 - - - 31,145 - 1,887		Last year to the nearest £
Donations	1,508						1,360
Grants	27,750						19,450
Other	-						-
Large donations	-						-
	-						-
	-						-
	-						-
	-						-
Sub total(Gross income for AR)	29,258						20,810
A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table).
	-						-
Sub total	-						-
Total receipts A3 Payments
							20,810
Subcontractor costs	25,473		-				26,429
Rent	3,200		-				5,600
Bank charges	69		-				66
Printing	-		-				-
Stationery	189		-				62
Repairs and renewals	-		-				-
Advertisingandpromoton	220		-				537
Postage	17		-				78
Office costs	462		-				193
Web hosting	346		-				232
Accommodation and meals	56		-				127
Accountancyand legal fees	870		-				803
Insurance	146		-				146
Bad debts	-		-				-
Sundries	98		-				228
**Sub total **	31,145	**# **	-				34,500
	- 31,145 - 1,887 - 5,028 3,141
A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)
Computer equipment							-
**Sub total **	-						-
Total payments Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end
							34,500
	- 1,887		-	-	- 1,887		- 13,690
	-		-	-	-		-
	5,028		-	-	5,028		18,718
	3,141		-	-	3,141		5,028

08/05/2025

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

1

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities	(agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Details Current account Cash Total cash funds Details Details Details Details Computer equipment Signature ~~Keith Bendel~~	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 3,121 - 20 - - - 3,141 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) Unrestricted - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name Keith Bendell ~~l~~	Endowment funds to nearest £
			-
			-
			-
			-
			OK
			Endowment funds to nearest £
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			Current value (optional)
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			Current value (optional)
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			-
			When due (optional)
			Date of approval
	~~t d~~	Keith Bendell ~~l~~	13/05/2025
	~~Keih Bene~~

08/05/2025

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

2

Document Information

Document

Title StandEasy Military Service CC16a 310325 ID 3d44b196-add3-490d-bdcc-fcea46595f56 Status Signed Sender Claire Atkinson ([e-mail]) Dept/business Triple Bottom Line Accounting Dept/business ID triple-bottom-line-accounting PDF Certified True

Signers

Name		Authentication
Keith Bendall [e-mail]		Email
History
Event	Email	IP address	Date/Time
StandEasy Military Service CC16a 310325 created by Claire Atkinson	[e-mail]109.150.90.243		Mon, 12 May 2025 12:33:30 +0000
StandEasy Military Service CC16a 310325 emailed to Keith Bendall	[e-mail]		Mon, 12 May 2025 12:33:31 +0000
[e-mail] opened
email for document StandEasy	[e-mail]		Tue, 13 May 2025 08:49:46 +0000
Military Service CC16a 310325
StandEasy Military Service CC16a
310325 visited by Keith Bendall	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:14:27 +0000
[e-mail]
StandEasy Military Service CC16a
310325 emailed to Keith Bendall	[e-mail]		Tue, 13 May 2025 15:21:25 +0000
[e-mail]
StandEasy Military Service CC16a
310325 visited by Keith Bendall	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:36:06 +0000
[e-mail]
Signature applied (page 2)	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:15 +0000
Ticked checkbox for statement: I
confirm that I am authorised to	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000
accept the terms of this document.
Ticked checkbox for statement: I
understand that accepting the terms of this document creates a legally	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000
binding obligation.
Signer offered option to accept or reject document	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000
Clicked button with text: By clicking
this button I hereby ACCEPT the	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000
terms of this document
StandEasy Military Service CC16a
310325 completed by Keith Bendall	[e-mail]	86.170.227.147	Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000
[e-mail]
'StandEasy Military Service CC16a 310325' completed.	[e-mail]		Tue, 13 May 2025 15:38:30 +0000

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of StandEasy Military Support

On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1161089 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1 and 2

(remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025.

• 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

• accounting records were not kept in accordance 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.

• Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Date: 08/05/2025

Signed: Name: Peter Ellington Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Triple Bottom Line Ltd

The Enterprise Centre, University of East Anglia, Norwich. NR4 7TJ

1

October 2018

IER

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 The books and records for Stand Easy Military Support are maintained to a high any items that the standard and were presented in a neat order and in a timely manner. examiner wishes to disclose .

There are no other significant matters to report.

2

October 2018

IER