SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025
A Message from the Trustees
We are so grateful for your continued support. Thanks to you, in 2024–2025 we raised an incredible £ £37,370 , allowing us to continue bringing joy, comfort, and care to children and families facing real challenges. Your generosity makes our work possible and enables us to create lasting memories for children who might not otherwise have them.This report gives an overview of what we achieved this year and how your support has made a difference.
How We Raise Funds
Community and Event Fundraising
Children’s Swimathon
Over 50 children took part in a relay-style swimathon at St Stephen’s Primary School , raising £1,600 . The kids showed amazing teamwork and energy, and it was a fantastic way to bring the local community together.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Held at the Orpheus Centre, the picnic raised £200 , and the young organisers partnered with Aldi to collect over 60 teddies, which were given to children arriving at safe houses and refuges.
London ASICS 10K
29 runners braved the streets of London and raised £2,300 for the charity.
Charity Golf Day
Thanks to James and Tanaz Chadwick, a charity golf day raised a whopping £2,000 .
Cake Sales
Alpha Swim Save Swimming School held two cake sales, giving families a treat after swimming while raising funds for the charity.
Grants and Trust Funding
We were delighted to receive grants from:
The Charles Lewis Foundation
DWF
- Bruce Wake Foresters
We also continued as a Co-op Local Charity, raising £2,908.85, and were thrilled to be nominated for the Winner Shared It All Scheme, which added £5,000 to our funds.
Other Fundraising Highlights
Lodge Family Panto
The Lodge family created and performed a pantomime, donating £620 in proceeds.
SayWhatUC Collaboration
The jewellery brand designed a special Sunshine Necklace, with profits supporting our work.
Teddy Bear Appeal
Our Teddy Bear Appeal continues to comfort children arriving at safe houses and refuges, many of whom were fleeing domestic violence or modern slavery with little more than the clothes they are wearing. This year we distributed over 150 new teddies, helping children feel safe and valued.
Following Faye’s WI talk, a volunteer in her 80s began knitting teddies for the appeal - a wonderful example of community support.
Birthday Scheme
We supplied birthday gifts to children in the UK, South Africa, and India , ensuring they could celebrate their special day. Gifts provide dignity, joy, and the chance to feel remembered.
Impact Quote – Birthday Gifts:
“ I remember one day a mother came to collect her tiny tot from preschool and, with tears in her eyes, saw him standing proudly holding his cake and gift. She hadn’t even realised it was his birthday as she did not have the means to celebrate his special day. It was the first cake he had ever received.” — Lisa Ashton MBE, Founder, Winnie Mabaso Foundation
Mother’s Day Bags
With the help of Duke of Edinburgh volunteer Ayla, we packed 54 Mother’s Day bags for mums living in emergency accommodation. Each bag was filled with thoughtful items and love, giving women a chance to feel recognised and appreciated.
Days Out and Enrichment Activities
This year we funded lots of fun days out for children facing tough circumstances:
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Santa visits for 29 children living in safe houses London Zoo visits for 32 children
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Cinema and soft play vouchers for dozens of children fleeing domestic violence
The experiences allowed children to enjoy positive moments and create happy memories. We also funded toys for play therapy.
Impact Quotes – Days Out:
“The children had an amazing time and were in awe of everything they saw. They especially loved watching the fish and penguins. This visit provided a fun and exciting experience that the family will always remember and would never have been able to afford without this support. The children were extremely grateful and truly appreciated what was made possible for them.”
We had a new family arrive at the refuge and they were extremely emotional when they received their cinema vouchers. The children had never been to the cinema before and were overwhelmed that they would be able to go as a family and see a film.”
- Play Therapist, I Choose Freedom
Sibling Support Activities
We continued supporting siblings of children receiving hospice care at Naomi House Hospice . Highlights included an activity weekend with zip wiring, raft building, and pizza making, plus a Christmas party and bowling trips, all of which gave children fun and normal experiences they might otherwise miss.
Colourscape Therapy
For over 10 years , we have funded Colourscape therapy for children living with brain injuries. The sessions use light and music in order to promote wellbeing and sensory engagement.
International Work India:
We continued funding Sunshine Home , supporting women living with HIV. We provided shelter, medication, and food, sent 59 chickens, ensured 209 children at the orphanage received birthday gifts, and funded their Christmas party.
South Africa:
We continued supporting children at The Winnie Mabaso Foundation and Meriting Preschool, providing birthday gifts, Christmas pyjamas, and shopping trips to pick clothes and toys. Faye also took the children for lunch and soft play during her visit.
Christmas Appeal
Our Christmas Appeal sent 1,918 gifts to children who needed a smile – from children in hospitals, refuges, and end-of-life care, to young carers and children in Ghana.
Finances
The charity remains in a healthy financial position. Funds are held prudently to ensure continuity of services and the ability to respond to urgent needs. Reserves are reviewed regularly by Trustees.
Looking Ahead
We plan to continue supporting vulnerable children and families, developing partnerships, and building sustainable fundraising initiatives to meet growing demand.
Trustee Responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for ensuring the charity is run in line with its governing document, legal requirements, and best practice, and for preparing this report and the financial statements.
Trustees’ annual report (including Directors’ report) for the period
From: Period start date 01/04/2024 Charity name: SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE
To: Period end date 31/03/2025
Charity registration number: 1168053
Company number:
Objectives and activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity objects as set out in the trust deed are to relieve poverty and improve health and wellbeing of children and young people and adults in the UK and other countries |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Gift Schemes – Birthday and Christmas Days out – UK families been rescued from domestic violence and children with terminal illnesses and siblings of those with terminal illnesses |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance and have taken it into account when making relevant decisions. No departures from the guidance have been made. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | With the help of a fundraiser (paid contractor), we have applied for grants with organisations doing our due diligence to ensure we have genuine likeminded supporters. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Each project we support is visited by Trustees and regularly receive photo evidence for our work abroad |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Taking part in fundraisers – 10km run, sponsored swim and events like cake sales and coffee mornings. Purchasing gifts, wrapping and delivering Visiting homes that we support |
Other
Achievements and performance
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Colour therapy day – Children’s Trust Days Out – Modern Slavery Domestic Violence Birthday/Christmas Gifts – to orphans and HIV home, domestic violence Mother’s Day gifts – MS and DS Sibling Support Activities Sunshine Home – India - vulnerable Women |
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Other
Financial review
| Financial review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Cash balance of £12,494. No other material liabilities or asset |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Keep at least 3 months future expenses within reserves, which has been achieved. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £1620 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
| Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) | Additional information (optional) |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grants Yearly Fundraisers Regular givers |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, governance and management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document: for example,trust deed, memorandum and articles of association etc |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? |
Para 1.25 | Trust |
| for example limited company, unincorporated association, CIO |
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| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Regular Trustee Meeting – elect roles |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.51 Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Other
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1168053 |
| Charity’s principal address | 36 Easter Way Godstone RH9 8HQ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Faye Toner | Chair | |||
| Lyn Toner | Trustee | |||
| KatyAnstey | Trustee | |||
| TobeyToner | Trustee | |||
| Tanaz Chadwick | Trustee | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report (including directors’ report) above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees/directors
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| April-24 to Mar-25 | |||
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| Opening balance | 17,017.65 £ |
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| Closing balance | 12,494.40 £ |
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| Net income | 4,523.25 -£ |
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| April 2024 - March 2025 | |||
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| Income from | UK | OVERSEAS | TOTAL |
| Donations | 9,094 £ |
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| Charitable activities | 28,276 £ |
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| Total income | 37,370 £ |
37,370 £ |
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| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raisingfunds | 12,176 £ |
12,176 £ |
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| Charitable activties | 16,819 £ |
12,898 £ |
29,717 £ |
| % to total | 1 £ |
0 £ |
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| Total expenditure | 28,995 £ |
12,898 £ |
41,893 £ |
| Net income for theyear | (£4,523.04) |
Independent examiner's report on the accounts
~~a~~ Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees/ members of On accounts for the year ended Set out on pages
Spread Some Sunshine
31 March 2025 Charity no 1168053 (if any) 1 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2025 .
Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Date: 26/01/2026
Signed: Name: Andrew Greenen ACA ~~PO~~ Relevant professional ICAEW qualification(s) or body (if any):
Address: 43 Brook Street Great Bedwyn Marlborough
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October 2018
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