As a registered charity we work to ensure that our activities and services are in line with the Charitable
alms stated In our constitutlon. We are also interested In the Soclal Impact of our work (what difference
we make locally either directly or in partnership). The examples and quotes below give you a flavour of
our day to day actlvitlas and partnershlps.
Aim 1.. To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged
community of the area of benefit in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and
participate more fully in society.
Aim 2.. To establish. or secure the establishment of. a Community Centre and to maintain and manage the same
(whether alone or in co-operation with any statutory authority or other person or body) in furtherance of the
objects.,
Aim 3.. To promote such other charitable purposes within the area of benefit as the trustees may from time to time
determine.
Social Impact 1: Improved health and well-being for people in Whitley and adjacent areas.
Social Impact 2: Greater social cohesion, inclusion, connectivity and community participation.
Social Impact 3: Improved employment, skills. confidence and connectivity for those who are underemployed,
and digitslly excluded.
"The surplus really helps families, we are able to give our children a choice of what to eat when they come
home from school. Saving a bit of money on food also means we can pay other bills"_ mum of 3
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"I volunteer as a drlver for the food surplus. It glves me the opportunlty to get out and meet peopLe and
help others. Slnce I was wldowed It's glven me a sense of purpose and the Communlty Centre feels Ilke
my second famlLy." Gordon
Our van Is not only an essentlal part ot the team but also a great way of keep5ng our profile high
whlle It's out and about. A partnershlp approach helps us provSde a seamless Support network
for local ro8id8nts in the 'Boating Hoart of Whitloy,.
"Fair Talk mediation couldn't do the work we do with a local school and communities without the
support of WCDA which is a real community centre run by the community for the community. Not
only do our links with WCDA offer us a neutral and safe space where we can meet parents and
families, but our relationship with them means they can identify families who might benefit from our
support and it enables parents to trust us. Dave Walker of Fair Talk has over 40 years experience of
working with communities in England and has never come across a centre like WCDA that is so
embedded In the community and commltted to maklng a real and lasting.im
act on people's lives."
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"Whitley library moved into South Reading Community Centre around
7 years ago. The links and relationships we have formed with the
WCDA have without doubt increased our level of involvement in the
local community. We regularly work together on events and signpost
Individuals to each otherfs servlce. They are always on hand to offer
advice and a local perspective as required.
Earller thls month held a World Book Day event, The WCDA and
cafe were able to offer the 53 children that attended a drink and
snack for £1 In the cafe after the Ilbrary vlslt. It probably doesn't
sound Ilke much but It Illustrates how communlcatlon and
cooperation result in small actions making a big difference"
Matthew Breadman Readin
Libra
Services
Inside and out we have activities all year.
Our cafo is often the first point of contact for local residents
During the year we have served
10,346 covers
I live on my own so a meal at the cafe every day makes
sure l eat properly" Stan
The cafe also supplied 444 lunches for holiday
activities funded by Reading Borough Council
We Love coming to knlt and natter.
It heLps with our mentaL heaLth, we look ft>rward to
It.
i¢1
Its like a second famiLy we have made so many
friends
and our numbers are growing.
The Whitley Cafe is such a special, welcoming, and inclusive place for local residents, and I have great
conversations every time I visit. I'm really glad that this funding will help keep the centre running.- Yuan Yang
MP
We were honoured to have Yuan Yang MP use the Communlty café as the settlng for maklng a documentary.
Thank you to all of our partners, other community groups, voluntary sector, statutory sector and business.
Your Input whether large or small, regular or occaslonal Is very much appreclated. Dally we have comments
from residents about the range of support and the change it makes for them.
Poem written
by
Lynn - cafe
user
The Whitley Community Museum is a wonderful tool for hearing people's memories and
allowing our less mobile residents to feel the beating heart of Whitley. We also have
regular'pop up museum. events.
¥CDA
We were excited (and relieved) in June 2025 to receive our funding from the National Lotteries
Community Fund. We look forward to working with our residents to further develop the
'Beating Heart of Whitley,.
Whitley Community Development Association
Registered Charity No: 1165275
Vvhitley
CDA
Annual report and accounts 202415
Well, what a busy year we had.
2024-25 saw the end of the funding stream that had supported us since we got together as a group of residents in 2012. At
our AGM last year we celebrated our numerous achievements over the years. We waited anxiously to hear about our bid to
the National Lottery Community Fund, which as we all now know, we received in July 2025. I'd like to thank my fellow
trustees and staff for their involvement in securing this and other funding to ensure continuity of our service.
I'd like to say a very big thank you to our volunteers who again gave their all to ensure that the heart of Whitley keeps
beating, sometimes against the odds. The volunteers have been an invaluable part of the delivery of key support,
particularly the food surplus much appreciated by local residents. Yet again we see evidence of Whitley helping Whitley.
I'd also like to thank my fellow trustees. Trustees play a key role in ensuring that WCDA stays on track with governance and
other legal aspects of managing a Charity. The role is voluntary and essential. All of our trustees are local residents so are
well placed to ensure that our day-to-day activities meet the needs of the local community.
We have again this year had ongoing support from a wide variety of partners: other charities, statutory agencies and local
businesses. They are an invaluable part of what we do in Whitley. thank you to all of you.
The review of our strategic plan reinforced the importance of the early intep4ention and preventative role we play in
supporting statutory agencies working in our community. We are seeing this as a growing focus both Nationally and Locally
and feel that we are well placed to respond given that we have built a good relationship with local residents and partners.
Our Annual Impact Report gives a flavour of how we've met our requirements under the Charities Act but equally
important is the positive impact we are having in making Whitley a place where people will feel that their area is an
even better place to live and there is local input to affecting sustainable change.
We envisage, that due to the cost-of-living crisis, we will continue to be a focus for support, information and
friendship in the heart of Whitley.
We are fortunate to have a Trading Subsidiary, Whitley Social Club, who currently pay our rent and service charges
to Reading Borough Council for the space we occupy within South Reading Community Hub. Without this support it
would be difficult to provide the level of service that we do.
Our 5-year partnership with the University on Sustainable Food Systems came to an end in May. Whilst it was, at
times, challenging the Saturday fruit and veg stall introduced a significant number of residents to the work that we
do. It also supported the reopening of the café on Saturday momings. We are very grateful to all of those who gav8
their time being part of focus groups, one to one interviews and coming to the market stall on Saturday mornings.
We continue to be committed to our underpinning belief that a community flourishes best when things are done
WITH THEM not TO or FOR THEM.
It goes without saying of course that all our residents are central to what we do. We are always keen to hear your
views so please come and talk to us.
Finances
I'm pleased to be able to present to you the unaudited. independently examined, Annual Accounts for the year August
2024 - July 2025. We are very grateful to Ann Murphy for supporting us with the preparation of these. Ann is a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants but for us equally importantly a Whitley girf. Her time and support is much
valued.
These accounts were approved by Ihe trustees al a meeting on 16th March 2026.
Elizabeth Grugeon
Chair of trustees
## **Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Income from:**
Donations and Grants
2
Charitable activities
Total income
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
3
Total expenditure
Net Income before Other recognised
gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
13
Total transfers between reserves
13
Total funds carried forward|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
94,816
26,522
121,338
121,335
157,647
-
157,647
110,984|
|---|---|
||252,463
26,522
278,985
232,319|
||196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
||196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
||**56,057**
**2,004**
**58,061**
**10,721**
**56,057**
**2,004**
**58,061**
**10,721**
158,165
35,286
193,451
182,730
5,729
(5,729)
-
-|
||219,951
31,561
251,512
193,451|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses for the period. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
Note that funds from the Big Local appearing in unrestricted funds. The majority of the funding for WCDA previously came from Local Trust. WCDA produced a plan and budget each year in order to draw down these funds. Spending of this money was restricted to the budget headings identified in the yearly plan.
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Balance sheet**
## **As at 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
9
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
11
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**FUNDS OF THE CHARITY**
Unrestricted funds
12
Restricted funds
12
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
421
517
720
6,349
250,371
186,585|
|---|---|
||251,091
192,934
-
-|
||251,091
192,934|
|||
||**251,512**
**193,451**|
||219,951
158,165
31,561
35,286|
||**251,512**
**193,451**|
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 16 March 2026 and were signed on their behalf by
………………………………………………
## **Elizabeth Grugeon – Chair of Trustees**
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Statement of Cash Flows For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**Cash flows from operating activities**
Net cash generated (used) in operating
activities
15
**Cash flows from investing activities**
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
**Change in cash and cash equivalents in the**
**year**
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
**Cash and cash equivalents brought forward**
16|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
64,034
10,312|
|---|---|
||(248)
-|
||(248)
-|
||**63,786**
**10,312**
186,585
176,273|
||**250,371**
**186,585**|
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
**Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **1.1 Basis of accounting**
Basis of preparation of financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.
Whitley Community Development Association constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
## **1.2 Income recognition**
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees' report for more information about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
## **1.3 Expenditure recognition**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
## **1.4 Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Office Equipment
33% straight line.
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**Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)**
## **1.5 Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
## **1.6 Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **1.7 Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
## **1.8 Liabilities and provisions**
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
## **1.9 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty**
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements: Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. Residual value assessments consider issues such as the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS**
|Donations
Grants
Donated services
Total donations & grants
2024|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
17,173
-
17,173
24,792
77,283
26,522
103,805
150,832
360
-
360
360|
|---|---|
||94,816
26,522
121,338
121,335|
||116,830
4,505
121,335|
## **3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
|Charitable activities
2024|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
|---|---|
||220,280
1,318
221,598|
## **4. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY EXPENDITURE TYPE**
|Total charitable activities
2024|**2025**
**Staff**
**Costs**
**£**
**2025**
**Other**
**costs**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Costs**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Costs**
**£**
100,779
120,145
220,924
221,598|
|---|---|
||110,535
111,063
221,598|
## **5. NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR**
|This is stated after charging:
Independent examiner fees
Depreciation – owned assets|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
360
360|
|---|---|
||344
296|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil)
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil).
No payments were made to the Trustees or any related party of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil).
The Independent Examiner’s remuneration amounts to a donated fee of £360 (2024; charged fee £360).
## **7. STAFF COSTS**
|**. STAFF COSTS**||
|---|---|
|Salaries and wages
Social security|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
100,779
110,535
-
-|
||100,779
110,535|
The average number of employees during the period, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows:
||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Charitable activities|7|8|
This is made up of 7 individuals who work primarily for WCDA. There are also two contractors not included in these numbers.
No employees received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. No pension contributions were made and no pension liabilities were incurred.
## **8. TAXATION**
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within S505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or S252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to charitable objects. No UK corporation tax charges have arisen in the charity for the period ended 31 July 2025 due to the charity's charitable status.
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**Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|**COST**
As at 1 August 2024
Additions
As at 31 July 2025
**DEPRECIATION**
As at 1 August 2024
Charge for year
As at 31 July 2025
**NET BOOK VALUE**
As at 31 July 2025
As at 31 August 2024
**10. DEBTORS**
Trade debtors
**11. CREDITORS**
Trade Creditors
Accrued expenses|**OFFICE**
**EQUIPMENT**
**£**
**TOTAL**
**£**
16,865
16,865
248
248|
|---|---|
||17,113
17,113|
||16,348
16,052
344
296|
||16,692
16,348|
||**421**
**421**|
||**517**
**517**|
||**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
720
6,349
**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN RESERVES**
|Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total funds
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total funds
**13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**Current year**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds (see note 14)
Total funds
**Prior year**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds (see note 14)
Total funds|**As at 1**
**August**
**2024**
**£**
158,165
35,286|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
421
-
421
517
219,530
31,561
251,091
192,934
-
-
-
-|
|---|---|---|
|||219,951
31,561
251,512
193,451|
|||**2024**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
517
-
517
157,648
35,286
192,934
-
-
-
158,165
35,286
193,451
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2025**
**£**
252,463
(196,406)
5,729
**219,951**
26,522
(24,518)
(5,729)
**31,561**|
||193,451|
278,985
(220,924)
-
**251,512**|
||**As at 1**
**August**
**2023**
**£**
138,737
43,993|
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2024**
**£**
227,814
(220,280)
11,894
**158,165**
4,505
(1,318)
(11,894)
**35,286**|
||182,730|
232,319
(221,598)
-
**193,451**|
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## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **14. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
|**4. RESTRICTED FUNDS**||
|---|---|
|**Current year**
WRAP
COOP
Men’s Shed
Wellbeing (RBC and RVA)
Food Project
Carnival
Van Insurance
Household support
Winter Wonderland
National Lottery Community
Funding
Total funds
**Prior year**
WRAP
COOP
Men’s Shed
Wellbeing (RBC and RVA)
Summer Activities (NL)
Food Project
Carnival
Van Insurance
Household support
Winter Wonderland
Total funds|**As at 1**
**August**
**2024**
**£**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2025**
**£**
5,729
-
-
(5,729)
**-**
2,253
-
(2,253)
-
**-**
5,000
-
-
-
**5,000**
16,459
-
(16,459)
-
**-**
535
-
(535)
-
**-**
754
-
(754)
-
**-**
1,551
1,625
(1,512)
-
**1,664**
1,000
-
(1,000)
-
**-**
2,005
-
(2,005)
-
**-**
-
24,897
-
-
**24,897**|
||35,286
26,522
(24,518)
(5,729)
**31,561**|
||**As at 1**
**August**
**2023**
**£**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2024**
**£**
5,729
-
-
-
**5,729**
2,253
-
-
-
**2,253**
5,000
-
-
-
**5,000**
16,459
-
-
-
**16,459**
11,894
-
-
(11,894)
**-**
535
-
-
-
**535**
754
-
-
-
**754**
1,369
1,500
(1,318)
-
**1,551**
-
1,000
-
-
**1,000**
-
2,005
-
-
**2,005**|
||43,993
4,505
(1,318)
(11,894)
**35,286**|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **15. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES**
|**CTIVITIES**||
|---|---|
|Net income for the year (as per Financial Activities)
**Adjustment for:**
Depreciation Charges
(Increase)/Reduction in debtors and accrued income
Increase/(Reduction) in creditors
Net cash generated/(used) in operating activities
**16. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS**
Cash at bank and in hand
Total|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
58,061
10,721
344
296
5,629
(705)
-
-|
||64,034
10,312|
||**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
250,371
186,585|
||250,371
186,585|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Whitley Community Development Association**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 15.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s 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 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 examiner’s statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Act and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
- have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ann Murphy BA (Hons) ACA (Address available on signed version)
Date: 16 March 2026
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Whitley Community Development Association
Registered Charity No: 1165275
Vvhitley
CDA
Annual report and accounts 202415
Well, what a busy year we had.
2024-25 saw the end of the funding stream that had supported us since we got together as a group of residents in 2012. At
our AGM last year we celebrated our numerous achievements over the years. We waited anxiously to hear about our bid to
the National Lottery Community Fund, which as we all now know, we received in July 2025. I'd like to thank my fellow
trustees and staff for their involvement in securing this and other funding to ensure continuity of our service.
I'd like to say a very big thank you to our volunteers who again gave their all to ensure that the heart of Whitley keeps
beating, sometimes against the odds. The volunteers have been an invaluable part of the delivery of key support,
particularly the food surplus much appreciated by local residents. Yet again we see evidence of Whitley helping Whitley.
I'd also like to thank my fellow trustees. Trustees play a key role in ensuring that WCDA stays on track with governance and
other legal aspects of managing a Charity. The role is voluntary and essential. All of our trustees are local residents so are
well placed to ensure that our day-to-day activities meet the needs of the local community.
We have again this year had ongoing support from a wide variety of partners: other charities, statutory agencies and local
businesses. They are an invaluable part of what we do in Whitley. thank you to all of you.
The review of our strategic plan reinforced the importance of the early intep4ention and preventative role we play in
supporting statutory agencies working in our community. We are seeing this as a growing focus both Nationally and Locally
and feel that we are well placed to respond given that we have built a good relationship with local residents and partners.
Our Annual Impact Report gives a flavour of how we've met our requirements under the Charities Act but equally
important is the positive impact we are having in making Whitley a place where people will feel that their area is an
even better place to live and there is local input to affecting sustainable change.
We envisage, that due to the cost-of-living crisis, we will continue to be a focus for support, information and
friendship in the heart of Whitley.
We are fortunate to have a Trading Subsidiary, Whitley Social Club, who currently pay our rent and service charges
to Reading Borough Council for the space we occupy within South Reading Community Hub. Without this support it
would be difficult to provide the level of service that we do.
Our 5-year partnership with the University on Sustainable Food Systems came to an end in May. Whilst it was, at
times, challenging the Saturday fruit and veg stall introduced a significant number of residents to the work that we
do. It also supported the reopening of the café on Saturday momings. We are very grateful to all of those who gav8
their time being part of focus groups, one to one interviews and coming to the market stall on Saturday mornings.
We continue to be committed to our underpinning belief that a community flourishes best when things are done
WITH THEM not TO or FOR THEM.
It goes without saying of course that all our residents are central to what we do. We are always keen to hear your
views so please come and talk to us.
Finances
I'm pleased to be able to present to you the unaudited. independently examined, Annual Accounts for the year August
2024 - July 2025. We are very grateful to Ann Murphy for supporting us with the preparation of these. Ann is a member
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants but for us equally importantly a Whitley girf. Her time and support is much
valued.
These accounts were approved by Ihe trustees al a meeting on 16th March 2026.
Elizabeth Grugeon
Chair of trustees
## **Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Income from:**
Donations and Grants
2
Charitable activities
Total income
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
**Expenditure on:**
Charitable activities
3
Total expenditure
Net Income before Other recognised
gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
13
Total transfers between reserves
13
Total funds carried forward|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
94,816
26,522
121,338
121,335
157,647
-
157,647
110,984|
|---|---|
||252,463
26,522
278,985
232,319|
||196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
||196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
||**56,057**
**2,004**
**58,061**
**10,721**
**56,057**
**2,004**
**58,061**
**10,721**
158,165
35,286
193,451
182,730
5,729
(5,729)
-
-|
||219,951
31,561
251,512
193,451|
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses for the period. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.
Note that funds from the Big Local appearing in unrestricted funds. The majority of the funding for WCDA previously came from Local Trust. WCDA produced a plan and budget each year in order to draw down these funds. Spending of this money was restricted to the budget headings identified in the yearly plan.
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Balance sheet**
## **As at 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible assets
9
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Debtors
10
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
**CREDITORS**
Amounts falling due within one year
11
**NET CURRENT ASSETS**
**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT**
**LIABILITIES**
**FUNDS OF THE CHARITY**
Unrestricted funds
12
Restricted funds
12
**TOTAL FUNDS**|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
421
517
720
6,349
250,371
186,585|
|---|---|
||251,091
192,934
-
-|
||251,091
192,934|
|||
||**251,512**
**193,451**|
||219,951
158,165
31,561
35,286|
||**251,512**
**193,451**|
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 16 March 2026 and were signed on their behalf by
………………………………………………
## **Elizabeth Grugeon – Chair of Trustees**
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Statement of Cash Flows For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
|**Notes**
**Cash flows from operating activities**
Net cash generated (used) in operating
activities
15
**Cash flows from investing activities**
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Net cash used in investing activities
**Change in cash and cash equivalents in the**
**year**
Cash and cash equivalents brought forward
**Cash and cash equivalents brought forward**
16|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
64,034
10,312|
|---|---|
||(248)
-|
||(248)
-|
||**63,786**
**10,312**
186,585
176,273|
||**250,371**
**186,585**|
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
**Notes to the Financial Statements For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES**
## **1.1 Basis of accounting**
Basis of preparation of financial statements. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and Charities Act 2011.
Whitley Community Development Association constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
## **1.2 Income recognition**
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Donated services or facilities are recognised when the charity has control over the item, any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time of the Friends is not recognised and refer to the Trustees' report for more information about their contribution. On receipt, donated professional services and donated facilities are recognised on the basis of the value of the gift to the charity which is the amount the charity would have been willing to pay to obtain services or facilities of equivalent economic benefit on the open market; a corresponding amount is then recognised in expenditure in the period of receipt. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
## **1.3 Expenditure recognition**
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Headquarters. Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
## **1.4 Tangible fixed assets**
Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Office Equipment
33% straight line.
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
**Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)**
## **1.5 Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
## **1.6 Debtors**
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
## **1.7 Cash at bank and in hand**
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
## **1.8 Liabilities and provisions**
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
## **1.9 Judgements in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty**
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet date and the amounts reported for revenues and expenses during the year. However, the nature of estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from those estimates. The following judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the financial statements: Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are depreciated over their useful lives taking into account residual values, where appropriate. The actual lives of the assets and residual values are assessed annually and may vary depending on a number of factors. Residual value assessments consider issues such as the remaining life of the asset and projected disposal values.
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **2. ANALYSIS OF INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND GRANTS**
|Donations
Grants
Donated services
Total donations & grants
2024|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
17,173
-
17,173
24,792
77,283
26,522
103,805
150,832
360
-
360
360|
|---|---|
||94,816
26,522
121,338
121,335|
||116,830
4,505
121,335|
## **3. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**
|Charitable activities
2024|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
196,406
24,518
220,924
221,598|
|---|---|
||220,280
1,318
221,598|
## **4. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE BY EXPENDITURE TYPE**
|Total charitable activities
2024|**2025**
**Staff**
**Costs**
**£**
**2025**
**Other**
**costs**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Costs**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Costs**
**£**
100,779
120,145
220,924
221,598|
|---|---|
||110,535
111,063
221,598|
## **5. NET INCOME FOR THE YEAR**
|This is stated after charging:
Independent examiner fees
Depreciation – owned assets|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
360
360|
|---|---|
||344
296|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **6. INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AND TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS**
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil)
There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil).
No payments were made to the Trustees or any related party of the Trustees for the period ended 31 July 2025 (31 July 2024: £Nil).
The Independent Examiner’s remuneration amounts to a donated fee of £360 (2024; charged fee £360).
## **7. STAFF COSTS**
|**. STAFF COSTS**||
|---|---|
|Salaries and wages
Social security|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
100,779
110,535
-
-|
||100,779
110,535|
The average number of employees during the period, calculated on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows:
||**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|
||**£**|**£**|
|Charitable activities|7|8|
This is made up of 7 individuals who work primarily for WCDA. There are also two contractors not included in these numbers.
No employees received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. No pension contributions were made and no pension liabilities were incurred.
## **8. TAXATION**
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within S505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or S252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to charitable objects. No UK corporation tax charges have arisen in the charity for the period ended 31 July 2025 due to the charity's charitable status.
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
**Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS**
|**COST**
As at 1 August 2024
Additions
As at 31 July 2025
**DEPRECIATION**
As at 1 August 2024
Charge for year
As at 31 July 2025
**NET BOOK VALUE**
As at 31 July 2025
As at 31 August 2024
**10. DEBTORS**
Trade debtors
**11. CREDITORS**
Trade Creditors
Accrued expenses|**OFFICE**
**EQUIPMENT**
**£**
**TOTAL**
**£**
16,865
16,865
248
248|
|---|---|
||17,113
17,113|
||16,348
16,052
344
296|
||16,692
16,348|
||**421**
**421**|
||**517**
**517**|
||**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
720
6,349
**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
-
-
-
-
-
-|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN RESERVES**
|Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total funds
Tangible Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Current Liabilities
Total funds
**13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**
**Current year**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds (see note 14)
Total funds
**Prior year**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds (see note 14)
Total funds|**As at 1**
**August**
**2024**
**£**
158,165
35,286|**2025**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2025**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
421
-
421
517
219,530
31,561
251,091
192,934
-
-
-
-|
|---|---|---|
|||219,951
31,561
251,512
193,451|
|||**2024**
**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**£**
**2024**
**Total**
**Funds**
**£**
517
-
517
157,648
35,286
192,934
-
-
-
158,165
35,286
193,451
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2025**
**£**
252,463
(196,406)
5,729
**219,951**
26,522
(24,518)
(5,729)
**31,561**|
||193,451|
278,985
(220,924)
-
**251,512**|
||**As at 1**
**August**
**2023**
**£**
138,737
43,993|
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2024**
**£**
227,814
(220,280)
11,894
**158,165**
4,505
(1,318)
(11,894)
**35,286**|
||182,730|
232,319
(221,598)
-
**193,451**|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **14. RESTRICTED FUNDS**
|**4. RESTRICTED FUNDS**||
|---|---|
|**Current year**
WRAP
COOP
Men’s Shed
Wellbeing (RBC and RVA)
Food Project
Carnival
Van Insurance
Household support
Winter Wonderland
National Lottery Community
Funding
Total funds
**Prior year**
WRAP
COOP
Men’s Shed
Wellbeing (RBC and RVA)
Summer Activities (NL)
Food Project
Carnival
Van Insurance
Household support
Winter Wonderland
Total funds|**As at 1**
**August**
**2024**
**£**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2025**
**£**
5,729
-
-
(5,729)
**-**
2,253
-
(2,253)
-
**-**
5,000
-
-
-
**5,000**
16,459
-
(16,459)
-
**-**
535
-
(535)
-
**-**
754
-
(754)
-
**-**
1,551
1,625
(1,512)
-
**1,664**
1,000
-
(1,000)
-
**-**
2,005
-
(2,005)
-
**-**
-
24,897
-
-
**24,897**|
||35,286
26,522
(24,518)
(5,729)
**31,561**|
||**As at 1**
**August**
**2023**
**£**
**Incoming**
**Resources**
**£**
**Outgoing**
**Resources**
**£**
**Transfers**
**£**
**As at 31**
**July 2024**
**£**
5,729
-
-
-
**5,729**
2,253
-
-
-
**2,253**
5,000
-
-
-
**5,000**
16,459
-
-
-
**16,459**
11,894
-
-
(11,894)
**-**
535
-
-
-
**535**
754
-
-
-
**754**
1,369
1,500
(1,318)
-
**1,551**
-
1,000
-
-
**1,000**
-
2,005
-
-
**2,005**|
||43,993
4,505
(1,318)
(11,894)
**35,286**|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the period ended 31 July 2025 (Unaudited)**
## **15. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES**
|**CTIVITIES**||
|---|---|
|Net income for the year (as per Financial Activities)
**Adjustment for:**
Depreciation Charges
(Increase)/Reduction in debtors and accrued income
Increase/(Reduction) in creditors
Net cash generated/(used) in operating activities
**16. ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS**
Cash at bank and in hand
Total|**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
58,061
10,721
344
296
5,629
(705)
-
-|
||64,034
10,312|
||**2025**
**£**
**2024**
**£**
250,371
186,585|
||250,371
186,585|
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**Whitley Community Development Association Charity number: 116527 (A charitable incorporated organisation)**
## **Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Whitley Community Development Association**
I report on the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages 5 to 15.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner’s 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 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 examiner’s statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of the Act and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
- have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Ann Murphy BA (Hons) ACA (Address available on signed version)
Date: 16 March 2026
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