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The Tltan Children'5 Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Au8u5t 2025 Charity Number., 1163736

The Titan Children's Trust Contents of the Annual Report and Flnanclal Statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 Page Trustees, Report Independenl Examinel's Report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Charity Number: 1163736

TIT￿Tr CHILDKIN'S TIIUST e are a Charirable Incorporated Organisotion that is: -Posslonute that ocr055 the East Midlonds people to have uccess to activitles, ..x2ueatlon ondsupport-_. Trustee5' Annual Re 1" se tember 2024- 31" Au ust 2025 REFERENCE ANO ADMINISTRATION O￿AlL5 The fitan Children's Trust 109 Derby Road Duffield 8elper Derbyshire DE564FQ Telephone number.. 01332 840272 Email addregs: lnfo@titantrust.org.uk Reglstered charlty number: 1163736 Trustees: Mr Frixos Frixou Chair of Trustees Mrs Sharon Frixou Treasurer- Trustee Mrs Gail Cox Trustee Mr Robert Collis Trustee Mr Anthony Waldron Trustee Mr David Ashley Trustee A¢ted for whole year Acted for whole year Acted for whole year Acted for whole year Acted for whole year Acted for whole year There are no advisers and 311 trustees provide thelr servlces on a voluntary basis. DBS certificates were in place when required. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The structure of the chafity is govemed by the content in its Constltution document, as detailed In the Trust's Charitable Incorporated Or8an15atlon ICIOI document. Thi5 includes how the trust will operate. Includlng appolntment of tTUStees. In addition to the constitution the trust holds meetings predominately on a two-monthly b¥ls. these are held to revlew the trust Income, potential fundraisin8 events, s¢Jpport provided and planning for future events. Additlonal meetings are arranged to disCU55 specific events, thls is further support by a "What's App" group chat. The group chat 15 used for a variety of reason5, a keyone being quick decision making on urgent requests. The use of the annual bu5ines5 plan continues to be Under review, on the ba515 that a lot of the activit6es are currently Short term. There are some long term relationships. however, activities and furTrding for these are discussed on an activSty by activity basi5. Pagelof5

THI CHILDIIEN'S I KUSI .WeÈre a Charitable Incorpurated Organisatlon that i). k, "Passionate thot acr0$5 the East Midlunds there is an opportunityfor allyoung people to have 17¢ces5 to activities, Relationship's are constantly being sought and developed as the needs arise In the communitle5 we serve, this Is also imparted by central funding changes which impatt local services. This has resulted In a move tOW3rds closer contact wFth schools as they ère now seeing more need, though relationships wlth soclal services are still maintained. Some Df the key relationships are with Belper and Ouff5eld Rotary Club, Oakwood School Alvaston Derby, Alfreton Park School, Cresswell School, Belper School. Derby Young Carers, Sw3nwick School & Sports College. Handley Farm and Heron Foods {providing food vouchersl. Currently there are 2 volunteers assisting in sUPPOrt tasks11 with small renumeratlonl, thls is ongoSng and wlll remain so for the foreseeable future. OBJECTIVES AND AcfiviTIE5 The objects of the constitution are; To advance in Ilfe and help young people living In Derbyshiie and the East Mldlands through,. Al The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to Improve their condition of life 81 Providing support and activities which develop their skllls, ¢apacities and cap8bllitles to enable them to partlclpate In society as mature and responsible individuals. °We are passionate that across the East Midlands there Is an OPPDrtunlty for all young people to have acce55 to actlvities, recreation and support," Please see a copy of the tTLlStee declaration attached. No funds were received from grants or tontracts from central government, local authority or anv other organisation. no funds were invested or received from sources outside the UK. Contributions are receiveé from a nurnber of sources Iboth private and commèrciqll. who Bive their time to arrange, manage and promote the fundraising. As the Trust becomes more established, contacts with organisations are be¢omin8 mort frequent, something which we ère looking to grow to enable the long temi aim of a Trust hub to be established and malntained, As mentioned in previou5 reports we are named on an IndNlduals wlll 8$ a beneficiary. an initial release of funds was recelved in Sept 2023. To maximi5e the valLFe of this It has been distributed into a number of accounts (this was supported by our bank managerl. Discussion is still ongoing to secure the final balance between our chair and the solicitor. No arrangement5 or agreements are in place wlth external professional fundraisers or commercial partlcipators. An online organisation (Stripe) is used to enable supporterslreviewers of the trusvs webslte to make donatlon online, thls is to be maintained as whilst it is low income from it the system works for a minimal cost. Easyfundraising is used and provides a monthly Income frorn registered users who purchase onllne through thls portal, there is an obleetive to increase the number of users therebv Increaslng monthly Income. Various other types of advert15ing materlal are used Ipln badges, leaflets, stickers etcl along with promotion on the trust's social media plarforms. Our Facebook page and website hosts plctures with the trust supporters (public, sportsrnan. fundralsers, supporters) polnting to their pin badge5 to generate appeal. Pa8e2of5

TIT£xn CHILDIIIN'S TKUST We are a Charitable Incorpoi-ated Organisalion that 15: "Passionate thot across the East Midlands there is an opportunityfor allyoung people to hove access to activities, wAatloD.onAJvppgLr ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE There are a number of activities undertaken through the year, some of which roll on each year. A11 activities undertaken estsblish and develop long term relationships with a number of organisations, These provide physical, financial or both to support the trust, enabling these activities to continue,. One of the rollover project5 IS the static caravans in Skegness which enables ihe trust to continually provide a benefit to individuals and families, improvin8 their wellbeing by provldlng a place of safety away from their everyday environment. All families have their own story for requlrlng and uslng thls f3cility from needlng a bleak to develop or rebuild relationships, through to having the first family holiday together. Feedback is sought to ensure we are meeting the needs of the familles involved, to date all feedback has been posltive. There is also 3 benefit to the PLJblic at the home address as the families improve their social Interactlon locally. 23 bookings were taken cluring 2024125 season relevant to this trustee report an decrease on the previous season of 6 or-21%. Whilst thls 15 a reduttion it is still higher than bookings in previous years. Work Is ongoing to improve the bookings, additional contacts should see thls increase. The intention being to make these cash neutral to the trust The bike appeal from 2018 still provide5 some cycles ihough small volume. However. we contlnue to provlde bikes to indivlduals when requlred. The bikes are still gsven a safety check and repaired as required. We are helping environment, recycling usable items and h@Iping children le3d a healthier lifesty5e. At xmas 2024 we supplied around 136 food hampers, an increase from the 2023 number of 102 (around 33% increase). Whilst this is a decrease from the previous year as they are quite labour intensive (charges are being looked at for 20251 they are now packed in Trust tote bag5 Icarrying the trust detailsl. These were distributed around a number of local organlsaiions for passing on to local famllies. The minibus is used to enable groups to experience the various artivity events we arrange. As always the opportunities over the next 12 months are to further develop our relolionship5, publicise the trust to a greater audience, build on our successful fundraising and to gain further recognition for the charity. Relationships continue to be established the Derbyshire Children's Home being which has been re-energlsed after the appointment of new personnel, this is also SLlPPOrted contacts with other Rotary clubs within the East Midland5 assisting in our development. These activitie5 appeared on various social media sites and appear on our websit& All of the above demonstrate that the trustees have taken account of the public benefil whether funding individuals or 3, party organi5ation5. Page3¢f5

CHILDIIEN'S TKUST ,1 We'are. a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that is: "Pa55101JGte thot across the East Midlonds there is an opportunityfor ollyoung people to have access to activlties. FINANCIAL REVIEW Please see the attached documentation for the detailed analys15 of acwunts. All fund$ arè unrestricted and no funds materially in deff cit. All funds are from donations, fund raising events and sponsored activities. Just Giving were used to aid collecting of monies. Link5 for donating through Just Giving were situated on our Facebook page and website. Page4of5

TIT2sn CHILDKEN'S TIIUST . We are a Charitable Incorpoi'ated OrgarbiSatioii tliat is.. "Po55lonate thot across the Erjst Midlttnds there 15 on opportunityfor allyoiing people to have access to activities, DECL4RATION The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Annual Report. Signed on behalf of the Trustee's who approved the above report via Wh3tApp Group confirmation. Signature: Full Name: Frlxos Frlxou Position.. Chairman Date.. i%ttL tbiaL 2016 Page5 of5

The Titan Children's Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees ofThe Titan Children's Trust I report to the truslees on my eKamirTration of the account5 of the The Titan Children's Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilitie5 and basis of report A5 the charity trustees of the Trust you ère responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respert of my examination of the Tru5t'5 accounts carried out under sectiDn 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicablÈ Directions Eiven by the Charlty Commission under section 1451511bl of the Act. Independent Examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving rne cause to believe that in any material re5pett- l. Accounting records were not kept in respect Df the Trust a5 required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. The accounts do not accord with those records. I have no COn￿rn$ and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed.. Name.. Susanna Ault- Partner Regulated Body: ICAEW ACA Registration No. 1449874 Tomklnson Teal LLP Hanover Court 5 Queen Street Lichfield Staffordshire W513 6QD 27 May 2026

The Titan Children's Trust Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 Totsl 2025 Total 2024 Income Bank Oonations Cash Donation5 Secondlowe Income Bank interest received 6,052 335 304,973 250 136 12.391 12.574 18,961 317,750 enditure Secondlove Expenses Fundraising Expenses Caravan Expenses Admin Expenses Minibu5 ExpEf15es Anniversary Event Donation5 and Activitie5 318 717 8,884 436 1,955 300 14,696 14,050 1,187 3.297 8,471 26,988 27,323 Deficit/5urplus for year [8,0271 290,427

The Titan Children's Trust Annual Report and Financlal Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 CurTent A55ets Cash at bank and in hand 365,279 373,306 Creditors Total Assets 365,279 373,306 Represented By Retained Surplus B/F DeficitlSurplu5 During Year 373,306 18,0271 82,879 290,427 365,279 373,306