## Heartwork _in a_ Digital World
Where human warmth outshines every screen
Annual Report and Accounts _Year ended 31 March 2025_
Charity No. 1166079
## _What's_ Inside
What We’re Built On 4 Impact that Speaks 6 What We Do 8 Human Stories 10 Thanks for Your Support 13 Trustees’ Review 14 Independent Examiner’s Report 16 Statement of Financial Activities 17 Balance Sheet 18 Notes to the Financial Statements 19 Administrative Details 25
## _Trustees’_ Message
## Dear Friends & Supporters
This year reminded us that, even in a digital world, human connection remains the most powerful tool we have. Every smile shared, every breakthrough moment, every small act of encouragement reinforced why our work matters.
We expanded our SEND-friendly provision, introduced therapeutic support across programmes, and created new spaces where girls who struggle elsewhere could finally feel safe enough to flourish. We listened more closely than ever to the girls themselves, shaping programmes around their ideas, needs, and hopes.
We also strengthened our preventative mental-health approach through drama, art, movement, and steady, relational support — the kind that helps girls long before a crisis point. And despite rising costs and pressures faced by families, we remained committed to making our services accessible, warm, and dependable.
To our supporters, volunteers, and partners: thank you. Your generosity doesn’t simply fund programmes — it fuels belonging, confidence, and possibility. You help create the kind of spaces every girl deserves.
As we look to the year ahead, our focus remains clear: deeper inclusion, more stability, and new opportunities for girls to discover who they can become. Heartwork takes time, patience, and community — and we’re grateful to have you walking it with us.
_Mr J. Wider Trustee_
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## What _we're_ Built On
## _Our_ Values
_In a world of instant everything, we choose real moments._
## Warmth over Wires
## Our Mission
To create warm, dependable spaces where vulnerable girls can be seen, supported, and strengthened - not through algorithms or apps, but through authentic connection, human presence, and steady, long-term care.
## Our Vision
A world where every girl - regardless of background, ability, or circumstance - grows up feeling safe, valued, and capable of shaping her own future.
We lead with empathy, calm, and consistency — offering what no screen can give.
## Every Girl, Fully Seen
We look past labels, behaviours, or barriers to recognise each girl’s unique strengths.
## Belonging Before Performance
Confidence grows when children feel safe, nurtured, and understood.
## Early Support, Lifelong Impact
We intervene early, build resilience, and stay present long after the moment has passed.
## Creativity as Healing
Drama, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning help girls express, regulate, and grow.
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Impact _that_ Speaks _Here’s what real connection looks like — no filters needed._
“You gave her a space where she finally felt she mattered.”
Parent
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What We How
Provided Girls Grew
Who We 8400 94% Community
meals felt comfortable
Supported Reach
at camp sharing emotions
40 4000 90% 3000
hot meals improved
600 at Oasis reading skills 300
'
girls Galaxy'
aged 6-16 participants
200 hrs
88%
of supported made new
reading friends
100 hrs
85%
of homework developed stronger
support social skills
50 hrs 75%
of 1 :1 felt more
support confident
volunteers trained annual show members at audience
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## _What_ We Do
_Proud_ Moments _Screens entertain. We empower._
Galaxy of Talent An annual performance programme supporting 300 girls through confidencebuilding rehearsals and a major community production.
Oasis Homework & Supper Club Hot meals, academic help, therapist input, and a nurturing after-school environment.
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Spring Swingout
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During the cost-of-living crisis and Passover break, the playscheme offered stability, hot meals, and emotionally meaningful activities. SEN girls benefited deeply from animal therapy, returning to school regulated and confident.
The Great Escape Summer Camp A two-week residential camp providing emotional respite, friendships, skills, and 1:1 support.
A Space to Dream
A calming library and sensory-friendly reading zone where girls rediscover curiosity and confidence.
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Galaxy of Talent
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Girls with ADHD, anxiety, and sensory - needs participated calmly in rehearsals something teachers said they had _never_ seen before.
Gamechangers Sports Project Inclusive sports, nutrition education, and coaching pathways.
Teen Weekend Zone
A safe, fun and structured space for young people to spend their weekends.
Summer Camp An 11-year-old spoke publicly for the first time. Another girl with severe anxiety completed camp without a single panic attack. Parents repeatedly described the transformation as “life-changing.”
Community Champions Leadership and volunteering programme for young people aged 16 – 20.
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## _Human_ Stories
## Noa- From the Back Row to the Solo
Noa loved music but never believed she belonged on a stage. In rehearsals, she stood at the back, watching others take the lead.
What changed wasn’t the performance — it was the people. Volunteers showed up every week with patience, encouragement, and genuine belief.
“ _They kept telling me,_ ' _You_ ’ _re part of this,_ ’” _Noa said._ “ _After a while, I stopped hiding._ ”
By the final performance, Noa didn’t just stand with her group — she sang a solo in front of the audience. Her mother later shared, “She walked off that stage knowing she could do hard things.”
Sometimes, being seen consistently is what gives a girl the courage to shine.
## Shani- A Warm Meal, A Steady Presence
Shani used to arrive straight from school, exhausted and hungry. Homework felt impossible, and home didn’t offer much space to decompress.
At Oasis Homework Club, she was met by the same volunteers each afternoon — people who knew her name, noticed when she was quiet, and made sure she ate before opening a book.
“ _They don_ ’ _t rush me,_ ” _Shani said._ “ _If I don_ ’ _t understand something, they just sit with me until it clicks._ ”
With steady academic support and the comfort of a warm meal and calm voices, Shani began completing her work independently. More importantly, she began staying — not because she had to, but because she felt safe.
_Every girl deserves a place where she’s more than a profile picture._
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## _Shaping_ What **'** s Next
## _Thanks for_ Your Support
_Grateful for the support of these funders, and many others_
Care Compass A new life-skills and volunteering pathway for 50 SEND girls aged 14–18, equipping them with independence and real-world experience.
A Sporting Chance A 40-week inclusive sports programme for 30 neurodivergent girls who struggle in mainstream physical activity.
Expanded Inclusion Ensuring every girl - regardless of need - can fully participate in every programme, with tailored support.
Strengthening Youth Leadership Stronger partnerships with youth organisations to grow volunteer confidence, teamwork, and community contribution.
_You have helped girls experience the kind of warmth no screen can give._
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## Trustees' Review _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
## The Trustees
The trustees who served the company during the period were as follows:
H Krausz J Wider T Grunbaum K M Rapaport A Lebrecht
There is no chief executive officer nor any other staff employed in the charity. The day to day affairs are undertaken by Mrs M Landau on behalf of the trustees. All major decisions are taken collectively by the trustees. The trustees are volunteers and details of any related party transactions are disclosed as applicable in the notes to the accounts.
## Structure, Governance And Management
Refreshing Minds is constituted under a deed dated 19 August 2014 as amended on 22 Feb 2016. It is a registered charity number 1166079 and was registered on 15 March 2016. Recruitment and appointment of new trustees would be in line with the Trust Deed and with the consent of the trustees. The criteria set for the suitable candidate would be someone who is sensitive to the needs and demands of the organisation.
## Risk Review
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Trust, and are satisfied that systems are in place to manage our exposure to the major risks.
## Objectives And Activities
The main objectives and activities of Refreshing Minds is:
- a. To provide an avenue for young girls from both mainstream and disadvantaged backgrounds, to improve their lives through increasing their social, mental and physical welfare.
- b. To provide a culturally safe environment for children to play and enjoy in. c. To build upon the skills of the young, allowing for them to have greater, more lucrative opportunities for high achieving professional career roles.
- d. To provide vocational skills as an outlet for negative and pent up emotions allowing for a safer and more contented community.
## Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit .
## Trustees' Review
_Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## Financial Review
The trustees feel that the activity and surplus reflects the increased activity and expansion of our work. The impact for future years’ expenditure is self-evident and the trustees would like to record their appreciation for all the financial support received from benefactors during the course of the year.
## Reserves Policy
The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves to cover 6 months of core running costs. In 2025 the unrestricted reserves was £56,398 which represent 6 months of core costs.
## Statement Of Trustees' Responsibilities
The charity’s trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
-
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any
- material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
- presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the trustees:
**Mr J. Wider, Trustee** 66 Durlston Road London E5 8RR
20th January 2026
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_Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## Independent Examiner **’** s Report _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## Statement Of Financial Activities
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 17 to 24.
## Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Independent Examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
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 Charities Act); and
- • state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement
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 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 Examiner’s Statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: a. 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 Charities Act; and
- • to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
b. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
**Samuel Feigenblatt FCCA** London Accounting Group Ltd 5 North End Road London NW11 7RJ
|Note
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generate
3
Parental contribution
Donations
Grants
Total incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Fundraising Costs
4
Direct charitable activities
5
Governance and support costs
6
Total resources expended
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD|Unrestricted
£
51,189
297,350
13,205
361,744
47,754
328,268
49,417
425,439
-63,695
120,093
56,398|Restricted
£
4,171
53,270
149,137
206,578
-
110,311
0
110,311
96,267
0
96,267|Total
Funds
2025
£
55,360
350,620
162,342
568,322
47,754
438,579
49,417
535,750
32,572
120,093
152,665|Total
Funds
2024
£
194,718
260,881
208,848|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||664,447
32,951
497,294
55,624|
|||||585,869
78,578
41,515|
|||||120,093|
20th January 2026
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## Balance Sheet
_For the Year Ended 31 March 2025_
|Note
FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures & Fittings
7
CURRENT ASSETS:
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
CREDITORS: amounts falling
due within one year
8
Net Current assets/(liabilities)
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
FUNDS
9
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS|£
15,390
100,000
43,850
143,850
-6,575|2025
£
15,390
137,275
152,665
96,267
56,398
152,665|£
15,363
100,000
8,927
108,927
-4,197|2024
£
15,363
104,730|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||120,093|
|||||63,968
56,125|
|||||120,093|
Notes To The Financial Statements _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
## Accounting convention
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE) (effective January 2015). In preparing the accounts, the charity follows best practice as laid down in the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” (SORP) issued in March 2005. Where there is a conflict between the FRSSE and the SORP, the SORP has been adopted in accordance with paragraph 419ff of the SORP.
## Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
## Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
## Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Fixtures & Fittings 20% reducing balance
Approved by the board of Trustees on: **20th January 2026**
## 2. TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No trustee received remuneration, allowance for or reimbursement of expenses.
And signed on their behalf by:
**Mr J. Wider, Trustee**
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Notes To The Financial Statements _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## Notes To The Financial Statements _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## 3. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM GENERATED FUNDS
|Parental contribution
Donations
Grants|Unrestricted
Funds
£
51,189
297,350
13,205
361,744|Restricted
Funds
£
4,171
53,270
149,137
206,578|Total
Funds
2025
£
55,360
350,620
162,342
568,322|Total
Funds
2024
£
194,718
260,881
208,848|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||664,447|
|Restricted grants received from:|£|
|---|---|
|Big Give Trust|58,138|
|London Borough of Hackney|16,901|
|National Lottery|15,334|
|Sports England|11,590|
|Baily Thomas Charitable fund|2,500|
|Awards for All|20,000|
|Screwfix Foundation|5,000|
|Wise Music Group|1,500|
|Young Hackney Youth Consortium
Helping Disabilities
Haringey Council|6,333
1,268
8,023|
|Anonymous Donations|2,550|
|Total:|149,137|
## 4. FUNDRAISING COSTS
|COSTS OF DIRECT CHARITABLE
Fundraising Costs
Hub of Hope
Great Escape
Community Champions
Season Sprinkles
Galaxy of Talent
Buddy Group
The Oasis
Subsidies for girls|ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
47,754
0
47,754
0
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
£
£
-
-
147,126
28,057
2,805
3,851
17,957
8,495
40,083
23,787
9,666
9,336
108,831
36,785
1,800
-
328,268
110,311|Total
Funds
2025
£
47,754
47,754
Total
Funds
2025
£
0
175,183
6,656
26,452
63,870
19,002
145,616
1,800
438,579|Total
Funds
2024
£
32,951|
|---|---|---|---|
||||32,951|
||||Total
Funds
2024
£
113,534
160,000
36,410
63,210
100,380
17,500
0
6,260|
||||497,294|
## 5. COSTS OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Average number of employees during the year was 4 (2024 : 4)
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Notes To The Financial Statements _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
Notes To The Financial Statements _Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## 7. FIXED ASSETS
## 6. GOVERNANCE AND SUPPORT COSTS
|FIXED ASSETS|||
|---|---|---|
||Total Funds|Total Funds|
||2025|2024|
|COST:|£|£|
|At 1 April 2024|22,992|22,992|
|Additions|3,874|3,874|
|At 31 March 2025|26,866|26,866|
||||
|DEPRECIATION:|||
|At 1 April 2024|7,629|7,629|
|Charge for year|3,847|3,847|
|At 31 March 2025|11,476|11,476|
|NET BOOK VALUE:|||
|At 31 March 2025|15,390|15,390|
|At 31 March 2024|15,363|15,363|
||||||FIXED ASSETS|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||||Total Funds
2025||
|Bank charges
Depreciation
Accountancy fee
Professional fees
Advertising
Training
Printing
Postage
Rent
Utilities
Ofice supplies
Cleaning
Insurance
IT expenses
Telephone
Travel
Sundries
Repairs|Unrestricted
Funds
£
4,678
3,847
1,320
820
2,290
7,695
-
3,238
4,000
1,500
4,255
1,825
9,927
2,574
219
497
181
551
49,417|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0|Total
Funds
2025
£
4,678
3,847
1,320
820
2,290
7,695
0
3,238
4,000
1,500
4,255
1,825
9,927
2,574
219
497
181
551
49,417|8. CREDITORS:AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Total
Funds
2024
£
2,887
3,841
1,140
5,183
22,600
6,220
1,697
2,111
0
0
2,378
0
584
0
3,050
1,312
0
2,621
55,624
COST:
£
At 1 April 2024
22,992
Additions
3,874
At 31 March 2025
26,866
DEPRECIATION:
At 1 April 2024
7,629
Charge for year
3,847
At 31 March 2025
11,476
NET BOOK VALUE:
At 31 March 2025
15,390
At 31 March 2024
15,363
2025
£
Other Creditors
5,255
Accruals
1,320
6,575|COST:
At 1 April 2024
Additions
At 31 March 2025
DEPRECIATION:
At 1 April 2024
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE:
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024|£
22,992
3,874
26,866
7,629
3,847
11,476
15,390
15,363|£
22,992
3,874|
||||||||26,866|
||||||||7,629
3,847|
||||||||11,476
15,390|
||||||||15,363|
||||||||2024
£
3,057
1,140|
||||||||4,197|
|||||||||
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## Notes To The Financial Statements
## Administrative Details
_Year Ended 31 March 2025_
## 9. MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS
|MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS|MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|At 01.04.24
£
Restricted funds
General fund
63,968
Restricted funds
General fund
56,125
TOTAL FUNDS
120,093
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Restricted funds
General fund
206,578
Restricted funds
General fund
361,744
TOTAL FUNDS
568,322|||Net movement
in funds
£
96,267
-63,695
32,572
Resources
Expended
£
110,311
425,439
535,750|At 31.03.25
£
160,235
-7,570
152,665
Movement in
funds
£
96,267
-63,695
32,572|
||||||
||||||
||568,322||||
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
## 10. TAXATION
Refreshing Minds is a registered charity and therefore is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on income derived from its charitable activities, as it falls within the various exemptions available to registered charities.
Registered charity name
## Charity number
Principal office
## Trustees
## Independent examiner
Bankers
Refreshing Minds
1166079
66 Durlston Road London E5 8RR
H Krausz J Wider T Grunbaum K M Rapaport A Lebrecht
Samuel Feigenblatt FCCA London Accounting Group Ltd 5 North End Road London NW11 7RJ
NATWEST
198 Stoke Newington High St London N16 7GA
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## In the end, it **’** s the _human connection_ that lasts.
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## _Heartwork still works_ because humans need humans.
Charity No. 1166079
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