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Company registration number CE006157 (England and Wales) Charity registration number 1166405 (England and Wales)

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mrs T Spence Mr L Lewis Mrs S Sanders (Appointed 1 February 2025) Mrs K Hughes (Appointed 1 February 2025) Country of incorporation United Kingdom CE006157 (England and Wales) Charity registration England and Wales 1166405 Registered office Units H5A & H5B KG House Kingsfield Close Kings Heath Industrial Estate Northampton NN5 7QS Independent examiner Cottons Group Limited Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire United Kingdom CV21 2PD

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 14
Independent examiner's report 15
Statement of financial activities 16
Balance sheet 17
Notes to the financial statements 18 - 27

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)".

Objectives and activities

THE OBJECT OF THE LEWIS FOUNDATION IS:

For the public benefit to relieve the sickness of people with cancer who reside in the East Midlands and South Midlands in particular but not exclusively, by the provision of items that provide respite, comfort and happiness at a time when they are receiving cancer treatment.

OUR MISSION

Provide comfort and happiness to cancer patients.

OUR VISION

No one goes through cancer alone.

OUR AIM

Through all the work we do, The Lewis Foundation is passionate about making a difference to the physical and mental wellbeing of those diagnosed with cancer. On a daily we continue to provide the support patients need during their cancer journey, so that people know they are cared for within the hospital setting from newly diagnosed patients to those being treated for end-of-life care.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Trustees have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing their aims and objectives regarding current and future planned activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how future planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives of the charity. At the heart of everything we do is our focus on how our charitable activities have a public benefit.

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE YEAR WHO WE ARE

ABOUT THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

WHO WE ARE AND WHY WE STARTED

At The Lewis Foundation we source, package and hand deliver gift packs for free to adult cancer patients in hospitals in the Midlands weekly. These are items that patients might find difficult to buy themselves or simply cannot afford - and that brings people happiness and comfort at a difficult time. For many people in the hospital setting, our volunteers are their only regular visitors.

Lorraine and Lee Lewis, founders of The Lewis Foundation, were deeply moved when Lee’s mum was hospitalised with cancer at Northampton General Hospital. Witnessing first-hand the fear, loneliness and emotional strain faced by patients and their families, they felt driven to act. Determined to make a meaningful difference, they began sourcing donations, carefully packing and personally delivering gifts to patients on cancer wards These simple acts of kindness marked the beginning of The Lewis Foundation, which officially became a registered charity in 2016.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

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HOW IT WORKS IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING

Patients are invited to choose a gift pack from our gift menu either when they arrive for treatment or upon admission to hospital. With 29 different packs available,patients can select items that best support them during their treatment journey. Packs range from overnight essentials—including toiletries and underwear—to wellbeing items such as puzzle books and skin creams.

DAY PATIENTS

Gift stations or tubs are positioned near reception desks on cancer wards, with gifts attractively displayed for patients to choose from. Patients may help themselves, or be supported by our volunteers, who also take time to talk with patients and offer companionship.

Additional gift packs are stored on-site, allowing gift stations to be regularly replenished. Delivery schedules vary by hospital and may take place weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly, depending on local need.

IN-PATIENTS

For in-patients, gift packs are stored directly on the ward. Hospital staff and volunteers offer patients a choice from a gift menu on arrival, and the selected gift is then delivered to their bedside. Throughout a patient’s stay, further visits are made to offer additional gifts and continued support.

ACCESS TO THE SERVICE

Our service is available to all patients receiving care on a cancer ward within one of our partner hospitals. There are no other eligibility criteria.

The Lewis Foundation is now in its ninth year of operation. Over the past year our focus has enabled us to:

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS

Over the past 12 months, the charity has continued to experience increasing challenges with traditional methods of income generation. When compared with previous years, our records show a notable decline in funds raised through community fundraising activities and events. Many members of the public are finding it more difficult to fundraise in the way they once could, with individuals either donating or fundraising smaller amounts or being unable to donate at all due to the financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living and economic climate This is something that is being shared and experienced by charities across the board.

At the same time, funding opportunities have become increasingly limited, with some funding streams being reduced or withdrawn altogether, making it more difficult to secure long-term financial support.

The cost-of-living crisis and economic climate has also resulted in a growing demand for our services. Many cancer patients are unable to work or have reduced working hours, often without access to sick pay. As a result, patients are increasingly reliant on the essential items we provide within our gift packs. Patients, their families and hospital staff regularly tell us that these packs act as a lifeline—helping to provide basic necessities such as toiletries and snacks, as well as comfort items like books that offer a welcome distraction during treatment.

In response to these challenges, we have carefully reviewed how we can continue to deliver our services while generating the income required to sustain them. This has required us to think creatively and continue to adapt our income generation models, ensuring we can continue to do what we do best: providing comfort, dignity and moments of happiness to adult cancer patients in hospital.

While this period of change has continued to be challenging, we are proud that the decisions taken this year will strengthen our financial resilience and support the long-term sustainability of the charity.

The following section highlights The Lewis Foundation’s achievements and performance over the past 12 months.

SUPPORTING CANCER PATIENTS

OUR GIFT PACKS

We have continued to offer a wide and carefully considered range of 29 gift packs to cancer patients that they select during cancer treatment. At present, no additional pack types have been recommended and we are confident that this range meets the diverse needs of patients in hospital and provides vital support during treatment.

On average, we distribute approximately 2,000 gift packs each month across our 17 hospital partners. While some hospitals have requested an increased number of packs, we have continued to cap the distribution at this level until our financial income grows sufficiently to support an expansion. Our hospital partners understand this position and recognise that increasing pack numbers is a key consideration for the next financial year.

We continue to receive enquiries from hospitals across the UK wishing to access our service. Our work is regularly shared within the NHS, highlighting the positive impact our gift packs have on patients’ physical and mental wellbeing on cancer wards.

At this time, the charity has taken the strategic decision not to expand into additional hospitals, as doing so could compromise the quality and consistency of the service we currently provide. We will, however, reconnect with interested hospitals when we are in a stronger financial position to extend our reach.

We are proud to have maintained an average gift pack cost of £3.60. This has been achieved through the continuation of strong relationships with businesses and wholesalers who understand the nature of our work and have supported us by keeping product prices stable. This is despite the rising costs of products, which we have noted over the past financial year has increased.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

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In addition, we have expanded partnerships through our surplus stock campaign, which is outlined in more detail later in this report. We continue to work with businesses such as Stephensons Online Limited, who donate excess stock including beauty and gift-based items. This campaign has been further strengthened with the increased number of Amazon donation fulfilment centres we work with and welcoming new brand partners such as Juniper Trading Limited enabling us to include additional items such as journals, books and dry skin creams. These donations significantly reduce our purchasing costs, helping to keep pack costs low and in some cases, allowing entire packs to be produced at no cost.

Below are examples of how the impact of our work continues to make a difference.

“I just want to say a big THANK YOU for my journal pack that I picked up this morning during my visit to Oncology at Addenbrookes Hospital. I am going through breast cancer treatment and finding it tough. So, it was perfect timing to find this gift this morning and it means a lot to me that someone is thinking of people like me and supporting us with little gift bags just when we need something to make us smile and remember we are not alone.”

Patient Feedback

“Hello, I wanted to say thank you. My husband was admitted into Nottingham City Hospital. He walked in but deteriorated over the next few hours. He was admitted and lost consciousness. The next day I was told they have found cancer in 2 areas. It hit me like a brick. Slowly over the evening, he began to come back to me. We were given 2 gift packs from your charity from the nurses. Every item was thoughtful especially for a wife who could not think or function correctly enough to think of all the things he might need. We played cards. I had to be very flexible on the rules, but it didn’t matter. Just something to do together that made us laugh. Your packs are gratefully received and very well thought out. Huge big thank you from us. We are back home now and he knows his diagnosis. We will get though whatever happens next together.”

Family Member Feedback

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

INCOME GENERATION

Below is an overview of how The Lewis Foundation generates the income required to deliver vital support to the cancer patients we serve.

Over the past year, we continue to have as a key strategic priority, the development and strengthening of a broader range of income streams. This work is focused on enabling us to continue to build a more resilient and sustainable income model. By diversifying our income, we aim to improve financial stability and enable more effective planning, ensuring the continuity and quality of our services.

FUNDRAISING

OUR OWN FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND THIRD-PARTY FUNDRAISING

We continued to focus on events with lower fundraising targets of £300 or under, based on evidence from previous years which showed that many supporters were finding higher targets increasingly difficult to achieve. Popular events such as our annual abseil, the London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Northampton Half Marathon remained successful in attracting participants, raising funds and increasing awareness of our work.

We will continue to seek events at this sponsorship level and aim to offer a wider range of opportunities across all hospital areas we support, in response to requests from patients, their families and hospital staff.

This year, we ran our annual Water Dash event with sponsorship from Michael Jones Jeweller. Whilst we raised funds thanks to this sponsorship, challenges relating to power supply at the location and volunteer availability meant we were unable to deliver the event to the standard we expected. Alternative locations have been explored; however, costs and resource requirements meant this would not financially viable. We have decided to pause this community event for 2025 and we will review the opportunity again in the future.

We also trialled a collaborative approach by partnering with Cynthia Spencer Hospice to deliver a Colour Run. While the event successfully brought both charities together, the level of work involved and the financial return achieved was less than anticipated it led us to decide not to repeat the collaboration. Cynthia Spencer Hospice will continue to run the event independently.

We were proud to host our second annual Gala Ball, supported by our long-term corporate partners, Fawsley Hall and Spa, who generously donated the venue. The event focused on engaging business supporters and attracting new corporate partnerships. We welcomed a wide range of attendees, including community leaders such as the Mayor of Northampton, who had selected as his chosen charity of the year and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant. The evening also featured performances from local artist VV Brown.

Through sponsorship, in-kind donations and ticket sales, the event raised over £13,000. Demand for the Gala Ball was extremely positive, with many existing guests and new supporters expressing interest in attending next year. As a scalable and high-impact event, it will remain a key part of our fundraising calendar.

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We were delighted to see members of the public organising their own fundraising activities, from a six-year-old hosting a street food festival to a retirement village running pop-up shop fundraisers. Supporters of all ages played a vital role in raising funds and awareness for The Lewis Foundation.

We were also proud to be selected as the Mayor of Northampton ‘Charity of The Year’ – Cllr Paul Joyce selected us as he has personal experience with a family member of what the reality was like for someone in hospital diagnosed with cancer. He understood the nature of our work and together with his wife Mylissa wanted to support. Several activities have taken place like the Gala Cinema Screening at the Northampton Film House, Bridgeton Themed Gala Ball and activities via his role at the Post Office.

We remain committed to encouraging, supporting and celebrating anyone who chooses to fundraise on our behalf.

FUNDING

We have been grateful over the last 12 months for the funding support we have received that has not only funded our gift packs but also helped to cover our core costs. We have not highlighted everyone as some people have requested that recognition is not required for the funding they have provided.

£997 from One Stop Community Partnership to support our gift packs for cancer patients in Northampton General Hospital.

£3,888 from West Northamptonshire Council, Household Support Fund for our gift packs for cancer patients in Northampton General Hospital in 2024.

£25,000 Postcode Places Trust – funding our overall work

£25,000 Scott Bader – Global Impact Fund

£8,064 from West Northamptonshire Council, Household Support Fund for our gift packs for cancer patients in Northampton General Hospital in 2025.

£18,720 from West Northamptonshire Council, United Kingdom Shared Prosperity Fund to fund staff members’ salaries at charity outlet store Grosvenor Shopping Northampton.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Over the past year, we have continued to place a strong focus on developing and strengthening our corporate partnerships. Our ambition is for these relationships to go beyond one-off Charity of the Year arrangements. Instead, we carefully consider whether potential partners align with our values and share our commitment to creating meaningful, long-term impact for the people we support.

Corporate partnerships have therefore been a key strategic focus, enabling us to work collaboratively with businesses to deliver large-scale, sustainable change for adults receiving cancer treatment in hospital.

As part of this approach, we have expanded our corporate partnerships to include volunteering opportunities. Our volunteer, Natalie, now leads weekly team-building sessions every Wednesday from our storeroom, welcoming different businesses to help prepare and pack gift packs ready for hospital delivery. This hands-on involvement allows partners to gain a deeper understanding of our work, our team and the direct impact of their support. This initiative has proven highly successful in strengthening partnerships, with demand now exceeding the number of available sessions.

Below are some highlights of the businesses we are proud to work with, whose collective support has helped provide essential care and comfort to adults diagnosed with cancer in hospital.

STEPHENSONS ONLINE LIMITED

Stephensons Online Limited continues to provide exceptional long-term support, now in its ninth year.

This includes mentorship from Barry Tong, product donations and collaboration on our Surplus Stock Appeal, encouraging other businesses to give back and make a difference.

AMAZON

We have expanded our partnership with Amazon, now expanding beyond Daventry to work with fulfilment centres in Milton Keynes and Northampton. Their support includes surplus stock donations, which are used in our gift packs, cafés, to support staff and volunteers, or sold via our outlet stores. In addition, Amazon teams support us through fundraising activities and regular monthly volunteering.

FAWSLEY HALL HOTEL & SPA

In addition to generously donating the venue for our annual Gala Ball, Fawsley Hall Hotel and Spa continues to support us through customer-led fundraising, hosting events and product donation drives.

FRANKLIN’S SOLICITORS

We were delighted to be selected as one of Franklins Solicitors’ chosen charities for their annual £50 Challenge. As part of this initiative, businesses including Fawsley Hall Hotel and Sophisticakes were each given £50 and three months to creatively grow the funds in support of The Lewis Foundation. The challenge generated over £5,000 for our work.

SCOTT BADER

Scott Bader has supported The Lewis Foundation for the fifth consecutive year, funding gift packs for oncology departments at Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital through their £25,000 Global Impact Fund. Their support ensures that every patient attending these busy oncology units receives a gift pack throughout the year.

DUNELM

Dunelm stores in Kettering, Northampton and Wellingborough invited customers to donate gift bags filled with items for our charity, resulting in thousands of much-needed products for our gift packs. This is part of their annual ‘Delivering Joy’ Campaign which runs from September – December each year. Due to the success of this campaign, we plan to expand the partnership to additional Dunelm stores across the areas we support next year.

TITAN PACKAGING

We were pleased to welcome Titan Packaging as a new supporter in March. They will be supporting our work through awareness-raising, fundraising and product donations.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

PARTNERSHIPS WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

The Lewis Foundation is committed to providing meaningful opportunities for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities. It is inspiring to see the younger generation and wider community learning about our work, understanding the importance of giving back and actively contributing to making a difference. Through these partnerships, we not only support learning and personal development but also build capacity for our charity, creating new donors, supporters and advocates for our cause.

Over the past year, we have continued to engage with schools, colleges, universities, and specialist organisations to support adult cancer patients in hospital. Examples of our work include:

SCHOOLS AND SPECIALIST ACADEMICS

We have continued to work and build new partnerships with a range of schools and specialist providers, including:

Activities have included:

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

These partnerships not only enhance learning and skills development but also create a strong sense of social responsibility, instilling the value of community engagement while directly supporting cancer patients in hospital

OUTLET STORE – GROSVENOR SHOPPING NORTHAMPTON

Our outlet store has now been open for a full year and has proven to be a valuable addition to our income generation activities. The store allows members of the public to purchase brand-new items at affordable prices, with profits directly supporting The Lewis Foundation. In addition to generating income, the store has significantly increased our visibility, introducing new audiences to our work and helping us attract new donors, supporters and volunteers.

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The success of our Surplus Stock Appeal and the continued expansion of our business donor network have enabled us to increase both the volume and variety of products available in the store. We have also encouraged members of the public to donate unused, brand-new items—such as unwanted gifts—promoting the reuse of new products and reducing waste.

We continue to receive a wide range of donated items, including:

STAFFING AND VOLUNTEERING

NORTHAMPTON OUTLET STORE

During the year, we trialled running the outlet store entirely with volunteers. However, due to the unpredictability of volunteer availability and the operational demands of the store, this model proved unsustainable. With the support of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding from West Northamptonshire Council, we were able to employ staff, which significantly improved the efficiency, reliability and overall effectiveness of the store. Volunteers continue to play an important role, working alongside staff members.

This staffing structure has also enabled us to expand our commitment to providing meaningful volunteering and work experience opportunities. We continue to offer placements for students from schools and colleges, as well as adults with learning disabilities. Our long-standing partnership with Northgate School has expanded to include organisations such as Mencap and Born To Perform. We are particularly proud to have supported students from Northgate School in achieving AQA Retail Qualifications, covering key retail skills including stock rotation, customer service and till operation. We remain committed to providing pathways that support individuals in gaining skills and progressing towards employment, whether with us or elsewhere.

LUTON POINT STORE

In May 2024, we were given the opportunity to open a second outlet store at Luton Point Shopping Centre, operating under the same model as our Northampton store. This initiative helped to raise awareness and funds in Luton, where we support adult cancer patients at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The store did successfully increase our profile in the area and helped us build relationships with new supporters, including Luton Airport and Amazon Luton. However, it did not have the desired financial success that was promised by the centre and we made a decision to end our lease agreement 6 months early with the centre in November 2024 due to the financial detriment to the charity.

The success was not on the same level we were experiencing in Northampton, which we thought would be greater given it was a city and the footfall in the centre was higher. Whilst it was a unique opportunity to have a premises that was rent/utility free on this occasion it was not the project that had the success we anticipated. There was no hesitation in making the decision to terminate the lease. We have subsequently been offered further opportunities from Luton Point for a premises, which we have turned down based on our experience we do not feel this is a viable financial option for The Lewis Foundation.

We would welcome the opportunity to revisit this model in the future when the appropriate infrastructure is in place.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

LOOKING AHEAD

Over the coming year, our focus will be on continuing to raise the profile of our Northampton outlet store, encouraging increased donations from both the public and businesses, generating additional income and further developing the store as a training and skills development environment.

THE LINK CAFE – NORTHAMPTON MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

This year presented a unique opportunity for The Lewis Foundation to further diversify its income generation and raise awareness of our work through the launch of The Link Cafe , located within Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.

Following a competitive tender process led by West Northamptonshire Council, we were successful in securing the contract to operate the cafe. The Link Cafe officially opened on 11 November 2024.

Taking on the cafe involved rebuilding its reputation and re-establishing confidence following challenges experienced under the previous operator—an opportunity we were pleased to embrace. While still in the early stages of operation, the cafe has already received encouraging support from visitors and the local community.

The Link Cafe provides an additional platform to promote The Lewis Foundation’s mission while generating essential income, with all profits from purchases directly supporting our work with adult cancer patients.

We look forward to seeing how The Link Cafe develops over the coming year and the opportunities it will create to strengthen our impact and sustainability.

THE ELGAR CENTRE – COMMUNITY CENTRE AND CAFE

Our community cafe at The Elgar Centre Community Centre in Upton, Northampton, continues to operate successfully and has expanded its opening hours in response to customer demand. The cafe is now open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.00am to 2.00pm, and on Saturdays from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

The cafe has continued to be a welcoming hub not only for cancer patients and their families, but also for the wider community. We regularly welcome visitors from local retirement homes, walking groups,youth clubs, and parentand-toddler groups who use the cafe as a meeting point. We are increasing

seeing friendships and connections forming, reinforcing the cafe’s role as a place of community, inclusion and support.

The cafe has also been an effective way to raise awareness of The Lewis Foundation among members of the public who may not have previously been familiar with our work. It provides a focal point where people can meet our team, learn more about our mission, volunteer and engage in giving back to their local community.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

MANAGEMENT OF THE ELGAR CENTRE

In September 2024, we were informed by the existing trustees of The Elgar Centre that, following the completion of the Upton development, the building had been handed back from the developer to West Northamptonshire Council and put out to tender. As a result, the centre was due to close in December 2024 until a successful tender applicant was appointed.

During the tender process, West Northamptonshire Council invited us to manage the building and continue running both the community centre and cafe, given our long-standing presence at the site. This also prevented the site from being closed. From 14 December 2024, we have been operating the centre and cafe, with all proceeds supporting The Lewis Foundation. We have also formally applied as part of the tender process and understand that West Northamptonshire Council may take between six and twelve months to reach a final decision.

In the meantime, this opportunity allows us to continue delivering positive impact within the local community. Should we be successful in the tender process, we recognise there is no guarantee that future arrangements would enable us to operate the centre in a way that directly benefits The Lewis Foundation. This position will be kept under regular review and any necessary decisions will be made at the appropriate time.

LOOKING AHEAD WITH THE OUTLET STORE, LINK CAFE AND ELGAR CENTRE

We look forward to seeing how these three models develop over the next financial year. These initiatives have played a crucial role in offsetting reductions in traditional funding, donations, and fundraising, ensuring that our services remain uninterrupted. These models are now essential to the operation of The Lewis Foundation, bridging the gap left by conventional charity income streams.

Beyond financial sustainability, these initiatives have delivered wider social and environmental benefits that exceed our original expectations. Following discussions with the Board and our accountants, we believe the most effective way to support these activities long-term is through the creation of a trading subsidiary . Any profits generated would be donated back to The Lewis Foundation to fund our hospital-based support. We will work closely with our accountants to establish this structure and ensure it maximises both income generation and impact.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

FINANCIAL REVIEW

This year, the charity experienced a financial loss, which we attribute to the opening of the Luton store. Earlier in the report, we explained that we were presented with an opportunity to open a store within a shopping mall. On paper, this appeared to be a strong opportunity for The Lewis Foundation to generate additional income and support our charitable activities.

However, the store did not deliver the projected income. After 6 months of trading, it became clear that the store was not financially sustainable and would result in a loss to the charity. As a result, we made the decision to close the store immediately. While we do not regret taking this risk, it has provided a valuable learning experience. Going forward, we now have a clearer understanding of charity retail operations and the key factors that must be considered when assessing similar opportunities. We will ensure that any future opportunity is thoroughly evaluated to prevent a financial loss to the charity.

To strengthen our financial oversight, at the end of November 2024 we implemented a more rigorous monitoring process. We now track income from existing locations, events, fundraising and donations against expenditure on a weekly basis. These figures are reviewed monthly to ensure we have a clear understanding of what is working, what is not and what requires improvement. This approach has already supported The Lewis Foundation by enabling us to assess our financial performance more accurately and make informed decisions that best support the people we serve.

Based on the measures now in place, we are satisfied that the charity is positioned to continue its activities into the next financial year. The charity’s assets are sufficient to meet its current financial obligations, and the trustees are confident that existing services to our hospital partners can be maintained without any reduction in quality. Our beneficiaries remain at the heart of all decision-making, and financial planning is undertaken with their needs as the primary consideration.

It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds—those not designated for a specific purpose—at a level equivalent to up to three months’ expenditure. The trustees consider this range to be prudent, allowing the charity to continue its activities in the event of a significant reduction in income while providing sufficient time to identify and implement alternative fundraising or income-generation strategies.

The trustees are mindful that reserves are intended to support sustainability rather than routine expenditure. Accordingly, we are actively working on future plans to strengthen income streams and reduce reliance on reserves. This reserves policy has been consistently maintained throughout the year and will continue to be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate for the charity’s scale, activities, and risk profile.

FUTURE PLANS

The Lewis Foundation has identified three key priority areas for the next financial year, all focused on strengthening long-term financial sustainability and enabling us to support as many people as possible who are diagnosed with cancer. Achieving these priorities will place the charity in a strong position to grow its impact while remaining resilient in a challenging economic climate.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3 KEY AREAS FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS

1. Strengthening

Corporate

Partnerships

We will continue to develop corporate partnerships beyond traditional “Charity of the Year” arrangements, with a focus on building long-term relationships and creating ambassadors for The Lewis Foundation.

This includes working with individuals and businesses who are willing to financially invest in the charity through lump-sum donations or regular monthly contributions. We are developing structured partnership models, such as funding gift packs per hospital ward on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis.

In addition, we aim to encourage businesses to engage in meaningful volunteering opportunities that deliver financial or skills-based impact. This may include organising fundraising events, providing professional expertise, or supporting marketing and awareness activity.

2. Growth

of

Income

Generation Activities

We plan to further develop income generation across our outlet store in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, Northampton, The Elgar Centre, and The Link Cafe at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery.

These locations will continue to be positioned as community-focused destinations where charitable purpose sits alongside trusted household brands. By growing these ventures as sustainable income streams, we aim to strengthen financial resilience and create future opportunities for growth while making a positive difference within local communities.

3. Expanding

Business

Donation Networks

We will continue to grow our network of businesses that donate surplus stock for use in our gift packs. We aim to increase the number of Amazon Fulfilment Centres we work with, enabling us to significantly increase the volume of donations received and, in turn, the number of patients we are able to support.

THANK YOU

Despite the ongoing challenges presented by the cost-of-living crisis and the wider economic environment, we have ended the financial year with new and diversified ways of generating income, raising awareness, and—most importantly—providing vital support to adult cancer patients both in and out of hospital.

The charity continues to evolve and grow, and this review demonstrates the wide range of actions being taken to ensure we can sustain and develop the services we provide to those who rely on us.

None of this would be possible without the continued support of our donors, partners, volunteers, staff, and wider community. Thank you for making the work of The Lewis Foundation possible. We truly could not do what we do without you.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is controlled by a governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. The Governing Document was adopted on 16th February 2016. It has been amended on 17th July 2017, 8th June 2019 and 18[th] May 2022.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Mr D Basu (Resigned 1 February 2025) Mrs T Spence Mr KN Hall (Resigned 1 July 2024) Mr L Lewis Mrs F Murphy (Resigned 1 February 2025) Mrs S Sanders (Appointed 1 February 2025) Mrs K Hughes (Appointed 1 February 2025)

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

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Mr L Lewis Trustee Date: .............................................

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Lewis Foundation (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Cottons Group Limited

Chestnut Field House Chestnut Field Rugby Warwickshire CV21 2PD United Kingdom Date: ............................

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
156,955
55,672
Other trading activities
4
211,760
-
Investments
5
11
-
Total income
368,726
55,672
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
25,856
-
Charitable activities
7
387,918
48,290
Other expenditure
12
4,447
-
Total expenditure
418,221
48,290
Net income/(expenditure) and
movement in funds
(49,495)
7,382
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
22,464
13,913
Fund balances at 31 March
2025
(27,031)
21,295		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
212,627
168,080
40,850
211,760
81,924
-
11
-
-
424,398
250,004
40,850
25,856
7,854
-
436,208
257,994
48,314
4,447
1,407
-
466,511
267,255
48,314
(42,113)
(17,251)
(7,464)
36,377
39,715
21,377
(5,736)
22,464
13,913		 Total
2024
£
208,930
81,924
-
290,854
7,854
306,308
1,407
315,569
(24,715)
61,092
36,377

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

2025
2024
Notes
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
7,297
Current assets
Stocks
15
3,764
21,442
Debtors
16
6,720
13,633
Cash at bank and in hand
18,814
7,451
29,298
42,526
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
17
(42,331)
(17,919)
Net current (liabilities)/assets
(13,033)
Total assets less current liabilities
(5,736)
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
19
21,295
Unrestricted funds
20
(27,031)
(5,736)		 £
11,770
24,607
36,377
13,913
22,464
36,377

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

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THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Lewis Foundation is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Units H5A & H5B, KG House, Kingsfield Close, Kings Heath Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN5 7QS.

1.1 Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

The charity’s reserves at 31st March 2025 are negative, primarily due to the reasons mentioned in the Trustees report. The trustees have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of at least 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements.

These forecasts, together with confirmed funding commitments and ongoing cost management measures, indicate that the charity will be able to meet its obligations as they fall due. The trustees have also considered potential risks and mitigating actions.

On this basis, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Plant and equipment 20% on cost Fixtures and fittings 20% on cost Computers 33% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations
136,255
-
Grants
20,700
55,672
156,955
55,672		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
136,255
168,080
-
76,372
-
40,850
212,627
168,080
40,850		 Total
2024
£
168,080
40,850
208,930

4 Income from other trading activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising events 23,302 23,919
Shop income 188,458 58,005
Other trading activities 211,760 81,924
Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 11 -

5 Income from investments

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Trading costs
Operating charity shops 25,856 7,854
7 Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 222,138 96,558
Depreciation and impairment 4,472 4,870
Storage 51,554 34,106
Insurance 3,740 3,721
Telephone and internet 6,392 6,763
Printing, postage and stationery 24,254 13,384
Stock movement 17,678 21,496
Event costs 24,775 20,067
Gift packs 27,984 50,385
Staff Training 1,217 282
Advertising 8,719 11,338
Sundries 8,559 10,634
Travel and subsistence 4,031 4,475
Motor expenses 16,976 17,247
Subscriptions 1,394 1,872
IT and computer 663 816
Virtual admin assistant 1,469 1,404
426,015 299,418
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance 10,193 6,890
436,208 306,308
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 387,918 257,994
Restricted funds 48,290 48,314
436,208 306,308

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8 Support costs allocated to activities

Governance costs
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial
statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets		 2025
£
10,193
10,193
2025
£
480
4,472		 2024
£
6,890
6,890
2024
£
480
4,870

10 Trustees

During the year one trustee received remuneration for their role in the running of the charitable activities and not for their trustee position.

Remuneration consisted of: Salary - £24,000 (2024 - £24,000) Social security - £2,057 (2024 - £2,057) Pension contributions - £533 (2024 - £533)

All expenses reimbursed to Trustees are done in their capacity of the running of the charitable activities and not for their Trustee position.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Trustee
Employee
Total
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2025
Number
1
15
16
2025
£
209,908
9,616
2,614
222,138		 2024
Number
1
5
6
2024
£
91,860
2,543
2,155
96,558

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

11 Employees

(Continued)

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

12 Other expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Financing costs 4,447 1,407

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities as the majority of its income is to raise funds for charitable purposes. All sales of goods are donated and this is not regarded as a trade for tax purposes. The charity's other trading activities are covered by the small trading exemption.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
21,239
2,659
6,785
At 31 March 2025
21,239
2,659
6,785
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
12,115
1,064
5,735
Depreciation charged in the year
3,415
532
525
At 31 March 2025
15,530
1,596
6,260
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
5,709
1,063
525
At 31 March 2024
9,124
1,595
1,051		 Total
£
30,683
30,683
18,914
4,472
23,386
7,297
11,770

15 Stocks

Stocks
2025 2024
£ £
Finished goods and goods for resale 3,764 21,442

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
17
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
18
Retirement benefit schemes
Defined contribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes		 2025
£
-
6,720
-
6,720
2025
£
16,576
20,925
1,319
3,511
42,331
2025
£
2,614		 2024
£
13,176
-
457
13,633
2024
£
1,683
7,973
5,347
2,916
17,919
2024
£
2,155

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

19 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at Incoming Resources Balance at
1 April 2023 resources expended 1 April 2024 resources expended 31 March 2025
£ £ £ £ £ £ £
The Will
Charitable
Trust 13,485 - (1,242) 12,243 - (1,122) 11,121
Scott Bader - - - - 25,000 (25,000) -
WNC Share
Prosperity
Fund - - - - 18,720 (18,720) -
WNC
Household
Support Fund - - - - 11,952 (2,984) 8,968
MK
Community
Funding - 30,000 (30,000) - - - -
Openworks - 10,500 (10,500) - - - -
Miller Homes - 350 (350) - - - -
National
lottery
community
fund 5,758 - (5,758) - - - -
Market
Harborough
Building
Society 2,134 - (464) 1,670 - (464) 1,206
21,377 40,850 (48,314) 13,913 55,672 (48,290) 21,295

Income received has been transferred to the following funds and has been used in accordance within the terms and conditions of the bequest

*Scott Badar - Gift pack costs

*The Will Charitable Trust - Gift pack costs and new premises set up costs

*MK Community Foundation - Hampers costs

*WNC Share Prosperity Fund - Charity shop wages

*WNC Household Support Fund - Gift pack costs

*National lottery community fund - New premise set up costs

*Miller Homes - Gift pack costs

*Openworks - Storage costs

*MHBS - Fixtures

THE LEWIS FOUNDATION

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

20 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2024 resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 22,464 368,726 (418,221) (27,031)
Previous year: At 1 April Incoming Resources At 31 March
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 39,715 250,004 (267,255) 22,464
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025
£ £ £
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets 5,247 2,050 7,297
Current assets/(liabilities) (32,278) 19,245 (13,033)
(27,031) 21,295 (5,736)
Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds
2024 2024 2024
£ £ £
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets 7,857 3,913 11,770
Current assets/(liabilities) 14,607 10,000 24,607
22,464 13,913 36,377

21 Analysis of net assets between funds

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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