GET EXPLORING TRUST
Charity Registration Number: 1166901
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS For the year ended 5 April 2025
66 Paul Street London EC2A 4NA
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | Get Exploring Trust |
|---|---|
| Charity registration number | 1166901 |
| Principal address | 66 Paul Street London EC2A 4NA |
| Trustees | David McCreadie William McCreadie George Parry |
| Financial period | 6 April 2024 to 5 April 2025 |
Objectives and activities
The purpose of the charity, as set out in its governing document, is the advancement in life of young people aged between 13 and 25 by providing grants to enable them to access recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life and support activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
Activities and achievements
During the year, the Trust resumed its grant-making activity in furtherance of its charitable objects. Charitable grants totalling £1,850 were made to support eligible young people and help them access outdoor and recreational opportunities.
Public benefit
The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity's activities.
Financial review
The charity's opening funds at 6 April 2024 were £20,820.45. The charity received a corporate donation of £500 from Tapestry Ltd during the year. Payments totalled £2,230, comprising charitable grants of £1,850, administrative and virtual office costs of £360, and bank charges of £20. Closing funds at 5 April 2025 were £19,090.45.
Reserves policy
The trustees maintain unrestricted reserves to provide financial continuity and to enable the Trust to continue making grants in furtherance of its charitable objects. The level of reserves is reviewed by the trustees in the light of anticipated grant-making activity and the charity's financial commitments.
Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustee received any remuneration, benefits or reimbursement of expenses from the charity during the year.
Approval
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf on 7 September 2026.
David McCreadie, Trustee
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
For the year ended 5 April 2025
Receipts
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT For the year ended 5 April 2025 Receipts |
|
|---|---|
| Corporate donation – Tapestry Ltd | £500.00 |
| Total receipts | £500.00 |
| Payments | |
| Charitable grants | £1,850.00 |
| Administrative and virtual office costs (Hoxton Mix) | £360.00 |
| Bank charges | £20.00 |
| Total payments | £2,230.00 |
| Net movement in funds | |
| Net receipts / (payments) | (£1,730.00) |
| Cash funds | |
| Cash funds at 6 April 2024 | £20,820.45 |
| Net receipts / (payments) | (£1,730.00) |
| Cash funds at 5 April 2025 | £19,090.45 |
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
At 5 April 2025
Assets
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES At 5 April 2025 Assets |
|
|---|---|
| Cash at bank | £19,090.45 |
| Other assets | £0.00 |
| Total assets | £19,090.45 |
Liabilities
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Liabilities | £0.00 |
| Net assets / funds | |
| Net assets / funds | £19,090.45 |
Notes to the accounts
1. Basis of accounting
The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis from the charity's accounting records.
2. Funds
The charity held unrestricted funds only during the year.
3. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No trustee received any remuneration, benefits or reimbursement of expenses from the charity during the year.
Trustee approval
The trustees approve these accounts for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Approved on: 7 September 2026
David McCreadie, Trustee