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empowering conversations on mental health.

Acknowledgements and Year in Numbers
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Co-Founders Foreword
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Chair of Trustees Foreword
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Clinical Lead Foreword
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Mental Health Workshops Delivered in Partnership with Inner Spark
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EmpowerU
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Mind of the Parent
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Case Study
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Ambassador Training & Youth Committee
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pendent Examiners Report
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ipts and Payments Account
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ment of Assets and Liabilities
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s to the Accounts
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Year in Numbers

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Co-Founders

context. The cost of living crisis continues to place pressure on families, and youth mental health services are overstretched. Too many young people are struggling in silence, and that is why our work must continue to grow. Mental health education

and sustainable mental health support for young people. Through this approach, we will expand school partnerships, embed EmpowerU and Mind of the Parent within local communities, and launch Empowering Young Minds across Alternative Provision settings to ensure inclusive access. We will also continue to strengthen regional delivery in the North of England, enhance programme evaluation and safeguarding, and ensure that youth voice shapes every

Kieran Goodwin Co-Founder and Charity Director

Jaylan Sesli Co-Founder and Head of Programmes

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Chair of Trustees Foreword

The Trustees have prioritised strengthening governance and compliance. We have reviewed safeguarding policy, risk management, data protection, and impact reporting frameworks. We are confident that Mind of the Student continues to operate to a high standard of transparency

Founders, delivery team, partners, funders, and the schools that continue to believe in this work. Most of all, I thank the young people who have trusted us to be part of their journey.

Eddie Aylett

Mind of the Student is built on belief—the belief that with understanding, education and early help, every young person can thrive. As we look to 2025–26, we remain united in that belief and determined to ensure no young person faces mental health challenges alone.

Chair of Trustees

Mind of the Student

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Clinical Lead

Community Clinical Lead. From the moment I stepped into this role, I have been inspired by the charity’s commitment to early intervention and their unwavering belief that every young person deserves access

Annette O’Connor Community Clinical Lead

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Mental Health Workshops Delivered in Partnership with Inner Spark

In 2024–25, Mind of the Student delivered mental health education to over 50,000 young people across 57 schools from London to the North of England and into South Wales. This work was made possible through the support of our long-term partner Inner Spark and funder Goyal Foundation, who together funded over 90% of all workshop deliveries. Their commitment to tackling inequality in mental health access ensured we were able to prioritise schools in areas of high need.

We also extend our thanks to Working Options in Education, who acted as our national booking provider throughout the year. Their logistical support and school outreach enabled us to streamline delivery and reach more schools than ever before. In addition, we are grateful to the Community Foundation for Surrey, Essex Community Foundation and Kent Community Foundation,

whose funding supported the remaining workshop days. Our full-day workshops provide students with a foundational understanding of mental health and practical strategies to support their wellbeing. Evidence-based and interactive by design, they build emotional resilience, reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking behaviour.

39%

Increase in willingness to seek professional help

20%

Increase in students

67% Reduction in stigma-related beliefs

Greater awareness of wellbeing factors such as sleep, stress, exercise and nutrition

EmpowerU

better self-expression and improved understanding of how to access support. Staff reported increased engagement from quieter students and those at risk of disengagement. The pilot phase enabled

Staff reported increased engagement from quieter students and those at risk of disengagement.

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Mind of the Parent

In January 2025, Mind of the Student introduced Mind of the Parent, a new community programme supporting the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers. The programme was soft launched in East London as small group sessions focused on emotional resilience, managing stress and supporting children’s mental health at home. Delivered by healthcare professionals, the programme offers practical guidance in a safe, accessible space for families.

The pilot was developed in collaboration with John Morris MBE, whose support helped make the launch possible at the Ardleigh Green Family Centre. Early engagement showed strong demand from parents seeking mental health support for themselves and their families. A full rollout is planned for early 2026, with the aim of embedding the programme within local communities and strengthening the support around young people beyond schools.

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Sophie

When Sophie joined the EmpowerU sixweek course, she was struggling with anxiety, low confidence, and feeling isolated at school. She rarely spoke in class and often avoided social situations.

Sophie’s progress shows the impact of EmpowerU — giving young people a safe space to grow in

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Ambassador Training & Youth Committee

This year, we welcomed a new group of young people to our Youth Committee, ensuring our work remains current, inclusive, and reflective of real student experiences. Members contributed ideas, co-designed campaigns, and provided feedback on new projects such as Empowering Young Minds and Mind of the Parent.

We also delivered Student Ambassador Training in Basildon, equipping students with skills to recognise when peers may be struggling and how to offer safe, supportive conversations. One ambassador shared, “I feel more

confident now knowing how to talk to a friend who might be going through something.” These ambassadors now act as positive role models within their schools, helping to build open, stigma-free environments.

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Year in Review

In July, we brought together more than 200 supporters at Victoria Park in London for our annual STEPUP4 Mental Health charity run. Together, we raised £10,000 to fund mental health programmes for young people in schools and community settings. The event united students, families and corporate teams in a powerful display of community spirit and shared purpose. Many participants took part in honour of a young person who had struggled with mental health, making the day both personal and meaningful. STEPUP4 Mental Health strengthened awareness of our mission to build emotional resilience early and reduce stigma around mental health.

back-to-back to raise funds for Mind of the Student and spotlight local mental health needs. Community backing was outstanding, with donations surpassing

Partnership with Working Options – Youth Mental Health Advice Series

In September, we collaborated with Working Options in Education to produce a series of mental health advice videos featuring qualified clinicians. The series was created to provide practical self-help guidance for young people across our social media platforms, covering topics such as anxiety and emotional regulation. This partnership helped us reach thousands of young people online, especially those who may not currently access mental health support at school or through services. By making trusted advice freely available, we continued our commitment to early prevention and accessible support.

Year in Review

We were grateful to receive a generous product donation from RØDE Microphones as part of their Giving Tuesday campaign. The donation included professional lapel clips on microphones which now support the delivery of our digital resources for young people. This contribution has strengthened our ability to amplify youth voice and create engaging, highquality content. Partnerships like this help us continue making mental health education accessible and relatable for young people.

Minds with YourStance (6-Week Programme)

North of England Targeted Delivery (Manchester, Cheshire and Newcastle)

As part of our commitment to reaching young people beyond London and the South East, we delivered 20 workshops across Manchester, Cheshire and Newcastle, engaging more than 20,000 young people in partnership with Inner Spark. This formed part of our targeted North of England delivery, prioritising schools in communities that experience higher barriers to accessing mental health support. The workshops focused on emotional resilience, understanding stress, building healthy coping strategies and knowing when and how to seek help. Teachers described the

Year in Review

Expansion

We expanded our outreach into South Wales for the first time, delivering 10 workshops to over 8,000 young people. Feedback from schools highlighted the impact of our delivery style, with one teacher saying, “The facilitators were incredibly open and relatable. The visual activities made the messages stick with our learners.” Another added, “Our students were fully engaged throughout. It gave them tools they can use every day.” This work has created strong partnerships in the region, laying the foundation for long-term delivery to support Welsh schools and community programmes.

Academy and Saffron

sessions as “real and relatable”, while staff

EmpowerU Booklet Development

Between January and April, our team designed and produced the EmpowerU workbook, a 60-page reflective learning resource that supports the EmpowerU programme. The booklet includes emotional resilience tools, journaling pages, psychoeducation activities and self-reflection exercises to help young people develop long-term coping strategies. Created with input from mental health practitioners, educators and young people, the resource is now used during programme delivery and taken home by students to continue learning in their own time. The EmpowerU workbook is a core part of our mission to equip young people with practical skills that last beyond a single workshop or programme delivery.

Year in Review

Pilot – Aylesbury and Basildon

This year we piloted EmpowerU, our 6-week early intervention mental health programme, in Aylesbury and Basildon, working with over 40 young people in small group sessions focused on emotional awareness, resilience and help-seeking. The pilot was delivered in partnership with local family centres and allowed us to refine the programme structure, safeguarding framework and facilitation approach ahead of wider rollout. Feedback was highly positive, with young people reporting increased confidence in managing emotions and staff noting that the programme “created space for young people who normally stay quiet to open up.” The learning from these pilots directly shaped the final delivery model launching in 2025.

Student Ambassador

school in Basildon, empowering a team of young peer wellbeing leaders to promote positive mental health within their school community. The training focused on emotional literacy, active listening, supportive conversations and recognising

students, while ambassadors shared that they felt more confident supporting their peers and encouraging open conversations

Mind of the Parent – Soft Launch

This year we introduced Mind of the Parent, a new community initiative designed to support the emotional wellbeing of parents and carers. The programme was soft launched in East London through a series of small group sessions and early community conversations. Mind of the Parent focuses on parental mental health, emotional resilience and how to support children through difficult feelings, delivered with compassion and real-life guidance from healthcare professionals. Early engagement has shown strong demand, particularly from families who feel they have limited access to mental health support. A full programme launch is planned for early 2026, as we continue to build support networks around young people, not just in schools, but within families and local communities.

Year in Review

Impact Data Analysis

This year we were supported by Pro Bono Economics, who partnered with Mind of the Student to analyse the impact of our mental health workshop programme. Their team of volunteer economists and data analysts helped us evaluate preand post-workshop data from thousands of students across the UK, resulting in our first independent impact report. The findings showed clear evidence of positive change, including a 39% increase in students’ willingness to seek professional help, a 67% reduction in stigma-related beliefs, and significant improvements in mental health literacy and emotional understanding. Pro Bono Economics’ expertise has strengthened our ability to measure progress, demonstrate outcomes to funders and partners, and shape future programme development. Their support has been invaluable in helping us build a strong evidence base for early intervention in schools.

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Where we have been

Our Future Outlook

Our Future Outlook

Student

Teacher

Parent

Registered charity number 1165035

Mind of the Student

Annual Report and Financial Statements

4 July 2025

Mind of The Student Contents

Page
Management Committee's Annual Report 24 -27
Independent Examiners Report 28
Receipts and Payments Account 29
Statement of Assets and Liabilities 30
Notes to the Accounts 31

Mind of The Student Management Committee's Annual Report For the Year Ended 4 July 2025

Full Name

Mind of The Student

Registered charity number 1165035 Principal Address Mind of The Student, Havering Road, Romford RMI 4YY

Management Committee

Eddie Aylett NPQSL Richard Wing Tola Johnson Aoife Healy Nora Strasser-Burke Matthew Frenchman Darren McCabe Brian Mc Gee Chinelo Chizea Suzanne Maskrey

Chairperson (appointed 2 December 2024) Treasurer (appointed 17 January 2025) Trustee Trustee (appointed 14 October 2024) Trustee (appointed 14 October 2024) Trustee (appointed 18 December 2024) Trustee (resigned 27 March 2024) Chairman (resigned 1 December 2024) Trustee (resigned 13 January 2025) Trustee (resi gned 21 February 2025)

Senior Staf Members

Kieran Goodwin - CEO/Director Ceylan Sesli - Head of Programs

Governing Document

The Charity is operated under the rules of its constitution adopted more recently amended 27 February 2023. Overall management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Management Committee who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the constitution. Day to day project activity is managed and carried out by volunteers and paid staff.

Bankers

Metro Bank Community Account- One Southampton Row London WCIB SHA

Independent Examiner

Stephen Farra Associates Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 98 Homchurch Road Homchurch Essex RMI 1 lJS.

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Aims and Oranisation

The principal objects of the Charity are:

To equip young people at school and within the community, with knowledge, confidence and skills to address their mental health needs. In addition the CIO's objectives are

  1. Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capac1t1es and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; and,

  2. Advancing education.

Reports

As we reflect on the past twelve months, we are filled with pride for how far Mind of the Student has come and detennination for the work that still lies ahead. This year has been one of meaningful growth, greater impact and powerful community support. Looking back on our own time in school, we often say how much wc would have valued an organisation like this - a place where young people could learn about mental health without fear or judgment, where they could feel seen, heard and supported. To now provide that for tens of thousands of students is something that humbles us every day.

In 2024-25, Mind of the Student delivered mental health education to over 50,000 young people across 57 schools from London to the North of England and into South Wales. This impact was made possible thanks to the outstanding support of our partner Inner Spark and funder, Goyal Foundation, who funded over 90% of all workshop deliveries during this period. Their commitment to early intervention and equitable access to mental health education has enabled us to reach schools in areas of high need and ensure that no young person is left behind due to financial barriers. This year, Pro Bono Economics supported us in analysing our workshop outcomes, producing our first independent impact report. The findings showed a 39 percent increase in students' willingness to seek help for mental health concerns and a 67 percent reduction in stigma-related beliefs. confirming the powerful role of early intervention.

A milestone achievement was the development and piloting of EmpowerU, our six-week small-group programme that offers deeper emotional support for young people who need more than a one-off workshop. Piloted in Aylesbury and Basildon, EmpowerU has already helped more than 40 young people build emotional awareness and coping strategies, supported by the new EmpowerU Workbook, a 60-page reflective mental health resource designed in-house and now used in every session. The overwhelmingly positive feedback confirmed what we knew: mental health support in schools must go beyond awareness; it must be sustained, practical and personal.

We also continued to innovate through collaboration, launching major partnerships that strengthened our mission. With YourStance, we co-developed Empowering Young Minds, a trauma-informed mental health and youth violence prevention programme launching in October 2025, funded by The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. We also partnered with Working Options in Education to create a digital mental health advice series featuring NHS clinicians, reaching thousands of young people online with free self-help tools. A generous product donation from R0DE Microphones has further strengthened our ability to amplify youth voice through high-quality digital content.

Our expansion this year included 20 targeted workshops across Manchester, Cheshire and Newcastle and IO more across South Wales, reaching communities where access to mental health support is limited. Teachers

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described our delivery as honest and essential, while students told us they finally felt understood. We also took a step beyond schools to strengthen support within families. This year we soft-launched Mind of the Parent, a new emotional support initiative for parents and carers. In partnership with John Monis MBE, we piloted this at the Ardleigh Green Family Centre in East London. The strong demand for this programme has shown how vital family-based support is, and we plan to launch the full version in 2026.

Alongside programme delivery, this was a year of powerful community action. Over 200 people took part in STEPUP4 Mental Health at Victoria Park in East London, raising£ 10,000 to support our early intervention work. We were also inspired by Chris Phillips' Rally Together Challenge, which raised significant funds for Mind of the Student and helped to increase local awareness of mental health needs in Southend.

Behind the scenes, we have strengthened organisational foundations to meet increasing demand. We expanded our delivery team, invested in safeguarding and training, grew our volunteer base and built new partnerships with organisations including Business in the Community, C2C and Get Set UK. We also delivered Student Ambassador training in Basildon and installed a mental health notice board outside our office to provide everyday support to the local community.

We remain acutely aware of the wider context. The cost of living crisis continues to place pressure on families, and youth mental health services are overstretched. Too many young people are struggling in silence, and that is why our work must continue to grow. Mental health education and early intervention are not optional; they are essential.

Looking ahead, our priority is to strengthen long-term impact through our new Local Networks model, which brings together schools, local services and community partners to create joined-up and sustainable mental health support for young people. Through this approach, we will expand school partnerships, embed EmpowerU and Mind of the Parent within local communities, and launch Empowering Young Minds across Alternative Provision settings to ensure inclusive access. We will also continue to strengthen regional delivery in the North of England, enhance programme evaluation and safeguarding, and ensure that youth voice shapes every stage of our development and delivery.

To every student who trusted us, every school who welcomed us, every partner who believed in us and every supporter who stood with us this year, thank you. You are helping us build a future where no young person feels alone with their mental health.

Kieran Goodwin

Co-Founder and Charity Director

Jaylan Sesli

Co-Founder and Head of Programmes

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The Charity's Polit on Reseres

Mind of The Student policy is to keep in reserve approximately three months worth of core running costs.

The Management Committee declare that they have approved the report above.

Signed on behalfofthe charity's management committee:

Signed ..... . Date ,d::: f. J .. 1.. I. .0. ..... Eddie Aylett NPQSL, Chairperson

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Mind of the Student Independent Examiners Report

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner:

The charities trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent Examination is needed.

It is our responsibility to

Basis of Independent Examiners Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions 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 items or disclosures in the Accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the management committee and the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the Accounts present a "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiners Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention.

Or

R J Copeland FIPA \ s;��

Date

Stephen Farra Associates Ltd Accountants and Tax Advisors 98 Hornchurch Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 1JS

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Mind of the Student Receipts and Payments Account Year Ended 4 July 2025

NoteUnrestricted
Restricted
£
£
Receipts
Grants & Donations
2
5,843
29,447
Fund raising
19,116
Corporate parnership
8,375
Generated Income
3
6,844
Gift Aid
2,571
Bank Interest
166
Other income
4,724
105,638
29,447
Payments
Wages, NI & Pensions
54,405
21,676
Freelance Staff
660
Staff, Committee Expenses
1,321
64
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
3,275
Rent, Room Hire & Service Charges
Insurance
846
Telephone
447
Printing.Postage & Stationer
2,972
1,897
Adverising & Mareting
2,084
1,672
Equipment, Repairs & Renewal
8,507
IT Software & Maintenance
5,485
Travel & Subsistence
4,195
1,252
Hospitality & Refreshments
4,715
Independent Examination
600
Fundraising Expenses
4,928
Subscriptions
1,287
Depreciation
36
Accountancy
1,516
Bank Charges
5
Sundry Payments
100
97,385
26,561
Net Receipts / Payments
8,253
2,886
Funds at the star of this period
29,330
268
Fund Transfers
Funds at the end of this period
37,583
3,154		 NoteUnrestricted
Restricted
£
£
Receipts
Grants & Donations
2
5,843
29,447
Fund raising
19,116
Corporate parnership
8,375
Generated Income
3
6,844
Gift Aid
2,571
Bank Interest
166
Other income
4,724
105,638
29,447
Payments
Wages, NI & Pensions
54,405
21,676
Freelance Staff
660
Staff, Committee Expenses
1,321
64
Bookkeeping & Payroll Services
3,275
Rent, Room Hire & Service Charges
Insurance
846
Telephone
447
Printing.Postage & Stationer
2,972
1,897
Adverising & Mareting
2,084
1,672
Equipment, Repairs & Renewal
8,507
IT Software & Maintenance
5,485
Travel & Subsistence
4,195
1,252
Hospitality & Refreshments
4,715
Independent Examination
600
Fundraising Expenses
4,928
Subscriptions
1,287
Depreciation
36
Accountancy
1,516
Bank Charges
5
Sundry Payments
100
97,385
26,561
Net Receipts / Payments
8,253
2,886
Funds at the star of this period
29,330
268
Fund Transfers
Funds at the end of this period
37,583
3,154		 2025
£
35,290
19,116
8,375
64,844
2,571
166
4,724
135,085
76,081
660
1,386
3,275
846
447
4,869
3,756
8,507
5,485
5,447
4,715
600
4,928
1,287
36
1,516
5
100
123,946
11,139
29,598
40,737		 2024
£
32,027
12,529
105
37,200
354
82,215
41,583
611
83
685
233
3,485
3,668
1,723
257
1,228
321
1,L40
300
567
3
1,150
57,337
8,253
2,886
29,330
268
37,583
3,154		 24,878
4,720
29,598

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Mind of The Student Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 4 July 2025

Fixed Assets
Computer Equipment
Current Assets
Trade debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Current Liabilities
Creditors
Net current assets
Net assets
Charity Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
Notes
5		 £
4 July 2025
£
109
5,638
41,274
46,912
6,284
40,737
40,737
37,583
3,154
40,737		 £
4 July 2024
£
31,896
31,896
2,298
29,598
29,598
29,330
268
29,598

Assets retained for Charities own use

The charity also retains some general equipment for its own use.

Signed on Its behalf by the chairperson. Approved by the chairty on d::: f. J .. 1.. I. .0..

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Mind of the Student Notes to the Accounts

1 Receipts and Payments Accounts

Receipts and payments accounts are statements that summarise the movement of cash into and out of the charity during the financial period. In this context 'cash' includes the cash equivalents. for example, bank accounts where cash can be readily withdrawn to pay for debts as they become due.

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Grants & Donations
Essex Community Foundation
Big Local Broad Green
Jack Petchey Foundation
The 4814 Trust
Kent Community Foundation
Community foundation for Surrey
Young Futures Fund
Your stance CIC
Westield Health
Sundry Grants & Donations
3
Generated income
The Goyal Foundation
4
FundsAnalysis
Essex Community foundation
Your stance partnership
Community foundation for Surrey
Young futures fund (Buckinghamshire)
Westfield Health
Summary
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total funds
5
Creditor: amounts falling due within
PAYE
Pension
Accrued Expenses
Trade creditors
Opening
Balance
£
268
268
29,330
29,598
one year		 Unrestricted
£
5,843
5,843
Unrestricted
£
64,844
64,844
Income
£
4,000
13,491
6,500
3,956
1,500
29,447
105,638
135,085		 Restricted
£
4,000
6,500
3,956
13,491
1,500
29,447
Restricted
£
Expenditure
£
4,268
10,337
6,500
3,956
1,500
26,561
97,385
123,946		 2025
£
4,000
6,500
3,956
13.491
1,500
5,843
35,290
2025
£
64,844
64,844
Fund
Transfer
£
2025
£
3588
50
1,814
832
6,284		 2024
£
2,400
1,927
1,200
25,000
1,500
32,027
2024
£
37,200
37,200
Closing
Balance
£
3,154
3,154
37,583
40,737
2024
£
858
1,440
2,298

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