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COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: CE008705 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1169026

MENTOR LINK

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED

30 NOVEMBER 2025

LANGARD LIFFORD HALL LIMITED

Accountants and Registered Auditors Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3JN

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Page
Trustees' annual report (incorporating the director's report) 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities (including income and expenditure
account) 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 15

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2025.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Mentor Link Charity registration number 1169026

Company registration number CE008705

Principal office and registered First Foor office Forum House Anchor Drive Stourport on Severn Worcestershire DY13 9BZ The trustees K Rogers (Resigned 20 March 2025) D Henderson Dr H Chaplin H Trenfield (Appointed 23 April 2025) J Tullett (Appointed 10 July 2025) M Hart (Resigned 13 June 2025) P Grieve Independent examiner D J Hanby (Senior Statutory Auditor) Independent Examiner Langard Lifford Hall Limited Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham B30 3JN

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S

REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Structure, governance and management

The charitable incorporated organisation was incorporated on 2 September 2016, under Articles of Association dated 2 September 2016.

On 1 December 2016, the activities, assets and liabilities of Mentor Link, charity number 1106171, were transferred to the charitable incorporated organisation.

Constitution, Policies and Objectives

Mentor Link is constituted as a charitable incorporated organisation under it's Articles of Association dated 2 September 2016. Its objectives are as follows:

Method and Appointment or Election to the Executive Committee

Mentor Link shall elect a President, such Vice Presidents as shall be approved by the Executive Committee, a Chairperson who will preside at the meetings of the Executive Committee and an Honorary Treasurer.

Policies Adopted for the Induction and Training of Members of the Executive Committee

Objectives and activities

Strategies for Achieving Objectives

The Executive Committee and its Steering Group meet on a regular basis to ensure the objectives are being met. The day to day running of Mentor Link is in the hands of the CEO.

Activities for Achieving Objectives

Fund raising events are ongoing. Existing and potential new sources of donations are contacted regularly with the assistance of members appointed by the Executive Committee.

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TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S

REPORT) (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

Achievements and performance

Review of Activities

Mentor link’s goal throughout 2025 has been to bring in therapeutic techniques to mentoring sessions using the training and supervision of our Educational Psychologist for our EBSA Project and expansion into the Staffordshire region.

C. Growth YoY

The charity has seen growth across 4 key deliverables in 2025

This is testament to the hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers and a very positive indicator that our service is meeting the needs of local children. This year the charity has been kindly supported by Severn Trent Water Community Foundation, Garfield Weston, Children in Need, Swire Charitable Trust, E Cadbury, Awards for All, Worcestershire Community Foundation, Eveson Trust, E Bulmer Trust, Julia Rausing Charitable Trust, Sir John Middlemore, John Martin Charity, Hedley Charitable Trust, Turner Trust, Woodward Charitable Trust, Harry Payne Charitable Trust, MFG Solicitors, Worcester Crematorium, Gould Estates, David Wilson Homes, Monday Night Group, Baron Davenport, Stephen Clark Charitable Trust and Mentor Link Services CIC.

MENTOR LINK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT (INCORPORATING THE DIRECTOR'S REPORT) (Colitiiti￿d) YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 nve5tment and Performance The constitution authorises the Executive Committee to make and hold investments at their discretion. Factors Relevant to Achieve Objectives It is important to maintain relationships with sources of funding and donors as well as maintaining Mentor Link's good reputation and standing in the wider community. Financial review The charity had a small deficit of £4,739. The charity funds stand at £178,948. Tight controls have been kept on expenditure to keep the losses as low as possible and to allow the trustees to direct as much income a5 possible to our one to one mentoring Service. Reserves Policy The Executive Committee decided to set aside a minimum of £88,583 in reserves which is held in our Nationwide account. Principal Funding Principal funding comes from grants, donations and funding bids. Plans for the future The trustees plan to continue the services into next year. Future Developments Since the end of the financial year, the Executive Committee has continued to raise funds through applications to grant funders and obtaln support from local buslnesses. Small company provi$ion$ This report has beeii prepared in accordance with the provision5 applicable to compaiiies entitled to the small companie5 exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on 19 March 2026 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by: D Henderson Trustee

MENTOR LINK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MENTOR LINK YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025 report to tlie trustees on my examination of tlie financial statemeiits of Mentor Link ('tlie charity,) for the year ended 30 November 2025. Responsibilxties and basis of report As the trustees of the company {atid also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with tlie requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Acy). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are elisible for inclependent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 ACY). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinet's statement 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: accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or the financial statements do not accord with those records. or the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than aiiy reciuirement that tlie accounts give a 'true aiid fair, view which is not a mattL>r consiclered as part of an independcnt exiimination, or the financial statements havc not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Rccommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charitics preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no otlier matters in corniection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. DJHa y (Senior Statutory Auditor) Independent Examiner Langard Lifford Hall Limited Lifford Hall Lifford Lane Kings Norton Birmingham, B30 3JN 19 March 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 5 32,393 80,194 112,587 128,228
Incoming Resources from Charitable
activities 6 87,528 87,528 75,522
Fundraising Income 7 2,618 2,618 1,830
Investment income 8 3,778 3,778 4,151
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Total income 126,317 80,194 206,511 209,731
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Fundraising Costs 9 783 783 470
Expenditure on charitable
activities 10,11 196,915 13,553 210,467 169,223
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Total expenditure 197,698 13,553 211,250 169,693
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Net (expenditure)/income and net
movement in funds (71,381) 66,641 (4,739) 40,038
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Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 63,327 120,361 183,688 143,650
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Total funds carried forward (8,054)
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187,002
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178,948
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183,688
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

MENTOR LINK COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 30 NOVEMBER 2025 2025 2024 Note Fixed assets Tangible fixed assets 16 1,452 1,936 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 17 18,960 254,804 23,005 200,036 273,764 223,041 Creditors: amounts faIling due within one year Net current assets 18 96,267 41,289 177,497 181,752 Total assets less current liabilities 178,949 183,688 Net a55ets 178,949 183,688 Funds of the charity Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 187,002 (8,054) 178,948 120,361 63,327 Total charity funds 20 183,688 For the year ending 30 November 2025 the cliarity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities- 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,. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. These Financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regiine. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 19 March 2026, and are signed on behalf of the board by: D Henderson Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the registered office is First Foor, Forum House, Anchor Drive, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 9BZ.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2006.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 25% reducing balance

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

Financial instruments

Financial instruments are classified and accounted for, according to the substance of the contractual arrangement, as either financial assets, financial liabilities or equity instruments. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Charitable incorporated organisation

The Company is a Limited Liability Charitable Incorporated Organisation and is registered as a Charity (Registered Number 1169026). The members of the company are the Directors.

5. Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 32,393 32,393
ASDA Foundation
Grants
Hopmarket Charitable Trust
Comic Relief
Eveson Charitable Trust 3,644 3,644
Awards For All 6,663 6,663
Swire Charitable Trust 10,000 10,000
Edward Cadbury Trust 2,250 2,250
St James Place
Garfield Weston 12,500 12,500
Charitable Trusts and Donations 45,137 45,137
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32,393 80,194 112,587
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

5. Donations and legacies (continued)

Donations and legacies (continued)
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 26,388 26,388
ASDA Foundation 1,177 1,177
Grants
Hopmarket Charitable Trust 1,500 1,500
Comic Relief 5,398 5,398
Eveson Charitable Trust 6,000 6,000
Awards For All 19,502 19,502
Swire Charitable Trust 10,000 10,000
Edward Cadbury Trust
St James Place 9,000 9,000
Garfield Weston 12,500 12,500
Charitable Trusts and Donations 780 35,983 36,763
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28,345 99,883 128,228
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6. Incoming resources from charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Income from schools 87,528 87,528 75,522 75,522
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7. Fundraising income

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Fundraising 1,428 1,428 422 422
Fundraising: 100 Club 1,190 1,190 1,408 1,408
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2,618 2,618 1,830 1,830
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8. Investment income

Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 3,778 3,778 4,151 4,151
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

9. Fundraising costs

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 £ £ £ £ 783 783 470 470 ========================================== ========================================== ========================================== ==========================================

10. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Mentoring 131,548 12,120 143,667
Support costs 65,367 1,433 66,800
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196,915 13,553 210,467
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Mentoring 55,728 56,560 112,287
Support costs 12,541 44,394 56,936
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68,269 100,954 169,223
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11. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type

Activities

undertaken Support Total funds Total fund directly costs 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ Mentoring 143,667 66,800 210,467 169,223 ========================================== ========================================== ========================================== ==========================================

12. Net (expenditure)/income

Net (expenditure)/income is stated after charging/(crediting):

Depreciation of tangible fixed assets

2025 2024 £ £ 484 645

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

13. Independent examination fees

Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 600 600
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14. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 154,479 136,044
Social security costs 5,895 5,311
Employer contributions to pension plans 2,967 2,587
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163,341 143,942
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The average head count of employees during the year was 16 (2024: 16). The average number of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows:

2025 2024
No. No.
Administration 4 6
Management 1 1
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5 7
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No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

15. Trustee remuneration and expenses

During the year no trustees received remuneration in respect of their trustees duties.

During the year a salary was paid to A Maddocks of £59,692 (2024: £51,366) in respect of her managerial role of running Mentor Link.

During the year travel expenses of £Nil (2024: £Nil) were reimbursed to trustees.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

16. Tangible fixed assets

16. Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 December 2024 and 30 November 2025 11,779
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Depreciation
At 1 December 2024 9,843
Charge for the year 484
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At 30 November 2025 10,327
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Carrying amount
At 30 November 2025 1,452
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At 30 November 2024 1,936
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17. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Trade debtors 18,288 20,840
Prepayments and accrued income 672 2,165
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18,960 23,005
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18. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025 2024
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 89,408 35,960
Other creditors 6,859 5,329
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96,267 41,289
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19. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £2,967 (2024: £2,587).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2025

20. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure 30 Nov 2025
£ £ £ £
General funds 63,327 126,317 (197,698) (8,054)
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At At
1 Dec 2023 Income Expenditure 30 Nov 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 22,218 109,848 (68,739) 63,327
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Restricted funds
At At
1 Dec 2024 Income Expenditure 30 Nov 2025
£ £ £ £
Salaries, volunteer expenses and
running costs 120,361 80,194 (13,553) 187,002
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At At
1 Dec 2023 Income Expenditure 30 Nov 2024
£ £ £ £
Salaries, volunteer expenses and
running costs 121,432 99,883 (100,954) 120,361
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,452 1,452
Current assets 270,763 3,000 273,763
Creditors less than 1 year (12,449) (83,817) (96,266)
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Net assets 259,766 (80,817) 178,949
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 1,936 1,936
Current assets 223,265 223,265
Creditors less than 1 year (6,290) (28,710) (35,000)
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Net assets 218,911 (28,710) 190,201
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21. Analysis of net assets between funds