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2025-10-31-accounts

The Live Free Foundation

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

Charity No. 1168307 Company No. 09848976 (England and Wales)

Trustees’ Annual Report and Financial Statements

For the year ended 31[st] October 2025

The Live Free Foundation

Contents

For the year ended 31st October 2025

Page No.
Legal and Administrative Details 1
Trustees’ Annual Report 2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6 – 12

The Live Free Foundation

Legal and Administrative Details

For the year ended 31st October 2025

Status

The organisation is a registered charity, registered on the 20[th] July 2016.

Registered charity no. 1168307 Governing document The charity is constituted as a Company Limited by Guarantee. Company no. 09848976 Registered address 7 Thurloe Square London SW7 2TA Trustees Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows: Susan Anne Partridge, CEO of LFF (SP) Duncan Hugh Barclay Janice Thomson Resigned 27 May 2025 Surprise Siyabonga Sithole Nicholas Aaron Dunse Bankers Natwest Plc 183B Kings Road Chelsea London SW3 5EB Independent examiner Chaweevan Williams FCCA Verdant Accountants Limited 20-22 Wenlock Road London N1 7GU

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The Live Free Foundation

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the year ended 31st October 2025

Introduction

The Trustees present their Annual Report together with the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 October 2025. Live Free Foundation (LFF) is a charitable company limited by guarantee under registration number 09848976 and is registered by the Charity Commission under registration number 1168307.

The Charity constitutes a public benefit under the advancement of the Christian faith by the preservation and enhancement of the good mental and physical health of individuals through the provision of pastoral services and support; and by the training of individuals to deliver the same services.

Structure, Governance and Management

LFF is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association and by the regulations of the Charity Commission and Company Law.

LFF governance structure consists of the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees direct the affairs of LFF, provide leadership, fulfil their fiduciary duty and are involved in the endorsement of policy and in monitoring its implication. The Board meets annually but individual members of the Board meet regularly with the CEO, Susan Partridge.

The Trustees may appoint a person who is willing to act to be a trustee either to fill a vacancy or as an additional trustee provided that the appointment does not exceed any number fixed by or in accordance with the articles as the maximum number of trustees.

The Board of Trustees comprises of 4 members as at 31 October 2025.

Susan Anne Partridge, CEO of LFF Duncan Hugh Barclay Surprise Siyabonga Sithole Nicholas Aaron Dunse

Objects and Activities

The Foundation’s aims and objectives are set out in its governing document.

It endeavours to see Christian faith strengthened in the lives of principally those people already attending congregations around the country. It helps promote the mental wellbeing and physical health of individuals through meetings with individuals held either online or in-person, monthly worship events, and weekly devotionals sent by email.

Susan Anne Partridge Date: 24[th] April 2026 CEO and Trustee

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The Live Free Foundation

Independent Examiner’s Report

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Live Free Foundation, Company no: 09848976 and Charity no: 1168307

I report on the financial statements of the above charity (a company limited by guarantee) for the year ended 31 October 2025, which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes 1-17.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’). The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Act and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, follow the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from 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

(1) In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

Chaweevan Williams FCCA

Date: 27[th] April 2026

Chartered Certified Accountants Verdant Accountants Ltd 20-22 Wenlock Road London N1 7GU

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The Live Free Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31st October 2025

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Notes Funds Funds
2025 2024
£ £
Income from:
Donations and legacies 2 30,856 31,241
Income from other sources 3 12,777 19,577
Charitable activities 4 7,215 9,807
Investment Income 5 12,665 11,309
Total income 63,513 71,934
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 6 (71,396) (96,530)
Total expenditure 6 (71,396) (96,530)
Net (expenditure) / income resources (7,883) (24,596)
Gain / (loss) on investment asset 57,193 17,365
Net movements in funds 49,310 (7,231)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 234,598 241,829
Total funds carried forward 283,908 234,598

All of the above results are derived from continuing activities. There were no other recognised gains or losses other than those stated above. All funds were Unrestricted in 2025 & 2024.

Notes 1-17 form part of these accounts

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The Live Free Foundation

Balance Sheet

As at 31[st] October 2025

2025 2024
Notes £ £ £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 10 3,883 2,446
Investment 11 277,722 240,702
Current Assets
Debtors 12 0 0
Cash at bank and in hand 3,879 6,419
3,879 6,419
Liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due within
1 year 13 (1,576) (14,969)
Net current assets 2,303 (8,550)
Net assets 14 283,908 234,598
Funds
Unrestricted funds 14 283,908 234,598
Total Funds 283,908 234,598

For the year ending 31[st] October 2025, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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

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

Notes 1-17 form part of these accounts

The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on

24[th] April 2026

and signed on their behalf by:

Susan Anne Partridge – Director

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31st October 2025

1 Accounting policies

General information and basis of preparation

The Live Free Foundation is a company limited by guarantee. In the event of The Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of The Charity. The address of the registered office is given in The Charity information on page 1 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities are to provide one-to-one ministry and counselling.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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) issued on 16[th] July 2014 (as updated through Update Bulletin 1 published on 2[nd] February 2016), the Charities Act 2016, the Companies 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

The Charity has taken the small charity exemption not to prepare cash flow statements on the grounds that it is applying FRS 102 Section 1A.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are presented in sterling which is the functional currency of The Charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

Funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of The Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by The Charity for particular purpose. The cost of raising and administrating such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Income recognition

All incoming resources (which is recognised on receipts basis) are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when The Charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

For donations to be recognised The Charity will have been notified of the amounts and the settlement date in writing. If there are conditions attached to the donation and this requires a level of performance before entitlement can be obtained then income is deferred until those conditions are fully met or the fulfilment of those conditions is within the control of The Charity and it is probable that they will be fulfilled.

Donated facilities and donated professional services are recognised in income at their fair value when their economic benefit is probable, it can measured reliably and The Charity has control over the item. Fair value is determined on the basis of the value of the gift to The Charity. For example the amount The Charity would be willing to pay in the open market for such facilities and services. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure.

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

1 Accounting policies (cont’d)

No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP (FRS 102). Further detail is given in the Trustees’ Annual Report.

Expenditure recognition

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the heading ‘Expenditure on charitable activities’. See not 5 for details of the nature and cost involved.

Support costs allocation

Support costs are those that assist the work of The Charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of The Charity. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources.

The analysis of these costs is included in note 5.

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost (or deemed cost) or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. All assets costing more than £500 are capitalised.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible assets, at rates calculated to write off the cost, less estimated residual value, of each asset on a systematic basis over its expected useful life as follows:

Plant, fixtures and fittings 20% straight line Computer Equipment 20% straight line

Debtors and creditors receivable / payable within one year

Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure.

Provisions

Provisions are recognised when The Charity has an obligation at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount can be reliably estimated.

Leasing

Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

Employee benefits

When employees have rendered service to The Charity, short-time employee benefits to which the employees are entitled are recognised at the undiscounted amount expected to be paid in exchange for that service.

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

1 Accounting policies (cont’d)

Tax

The Charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements and the budgeted income and expenditure is considered sufficient for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.

2 Income from donations

2 Income from donations
**2 ** Income from donations Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
2025 2024
£ £
Cash donations 30,856 27,495
Gift aid 0 3,746
30,856 31,241
**3 ** Income from other sources Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
2025 2024
£ £
Royalties received 12,777 19,577
12,777 19,577
**4 ** Income from charitable activities Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
2025 2024
£ £
Course fees 7,215 9,807
7,215 9,807
**5 ** Investment income & bank interest Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds
2025 2024
£ £
Bank interest 88 232
Investment income 12,577 11,077
12,665 11,309

All incomes were attributable to Unrestricted funds in 2025 & 2024 .

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

6 Total expenditure

Expenditure on charitable activities: Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Support costs allocated to activities:
Freelancer staff/Consulting 26,717 49,204
Premises costs (5,586) 12,535
Salaries, pension cost & Employers NI 18,192 1,602
Charitable & political donations 10,093 8,244
Other expenses 99 679
Administrative expenses 1,341 3,325
Insurance 807 728
Training and course fees 364 2,288
Course Expenses – Filming 179 2,766
Computer and IT costs 4,703 3,800
Legal and professional 131 35
Depreciation 1,396 1,691
Governance costs 2,100 2,040
Bank Fees 723 693
Investment Fees 724 369
Travelling - National & International 4,157 2,139
Advertising & Marketing 132 669
Welfare & Compassion 490 399
Event Expenses 3,401 3,291
Cleaning 18 33
Professional Services 301 0
Printing & Stationery 65 0
Staff Training 684 0
Subscriptions 125 0
Telephone & Internet 40 0
71,396 96,530
All expenses were attributed to Unrestricted funds in 2025 & 2024.
**7 ** Governance costs 2025 2024
£ £
Independent examination & Accounts Preparation 2,100 2,040
Accounting and others 0 0
2,100 2,040

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

**8 ** Net (expenditure) / income resources 2025 2024
£ £
Net income is stated after charging:
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,396 1,691
Operating lease rentals (5,586) 12,535
(4,190) 14,226

9 Trustees and key management personnel remuneration and expenses

The key management personnel comprise the Trustees. The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel are as follows:

key management personnel are as follows:
Admin
expenses
Consulting claimed 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
SA Partridge – Creation of a new course 0 0 0 20,000
0 0 0 20,000
Staff costs and employee benefits
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 18,000 1,500
Social security costs 192 102
18,192 1,602

Staff costs and employee benefits

No employee was remunerated in excess of £60,000 per annum.

The average number of employees, calculated on a full-time equivalent basis, analysed by function was:

2025 2024
Number Number
Charitable activities – general operations 1 1
1 1

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

**10 ** Tangible fixed assets
Computer Plant, fixtures Total
Equipment and fittings Assets
Cost £ £ £
At 1 November 2024 8,451 4,471 12,922
Additions 2,833 0 2,833
At 31 October 2025 11,284 4,471 15,755
Depreciation
At 1 November 2024 6,005 4,471 10,476
Charge for the year 1,396 0 1,396
At 31 October 2025 7,401 4,471 11,872
Net book value
At 31 October 2025 3,883 0 3,883
At 31 October 2024 2,446 0 2,446
**11 ** Investment 2025 2024
£ £
Investment b/fwd 01/11/2024 240,702 193,337
Capital paid away (20,173) 0
Capital added 0 30,000
Gain/(loss) on investment 57,193 17,365
Investment c/fwd 31/10/2025 277,722 240,702
2022 Evelyn Partners – low risk portfolio (2021 Smith & Williamson)
**12 ** Debtors 2025 2024
£ £
Prepayment 0 0
Other debtors 0 0
0 0
**13 ** Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 0 700
Other taxes and social security costs (524) 229
Other creditors 2,100 14,040
1,576 14,969

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The Live Free Foundation

Notes to the Financial Statements (cont’d)

For the year ended 31st October 2025

14 Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
2025
£
At 1 November 2024 234,598
Income 63,513
Expenditure (71,396)
Gain/(loss) on investment asset 57,193
At 31 October 2025 283,908

15 Analysis of net assets between funds

Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
fund
£
Tangible assets – Computer Equipment& Fixtures & Fittings 3,883
Tangible assets – Investment 277,722
Debtors 0
Cash at bank and in hand 3,879
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (1,576)
Total net assets 283,908

All funds were Unrestricted in 2025.

16 Transactions with trustees and related parties

There have been no related party transactions during 2025 and 2024.

17 Share capital and controlling parties

The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of its members is limited to £1 per member.

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