REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1170483 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Finaneial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 for Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Contents of the Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Contents Page Legal and Administrative Infonnation Report of the Trustees 4t0 10 Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account 12 Statement of Assets and Ltabilities 13 Notes forming part of the financial statements 14to16
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Legal and Administrative Information for the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. Charity Name: Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Charity Registration Number: 1170483 Registered Office and Operational addres5: 75 Spring Bank, Hull East Yorkshire HU3 IAG Trustees The trustees who served the charity during the period were as follows.. Appointment Resignation Nicholas Mitchell Anthony Rheinberg lan McPhee Michael Skues Ailetsh FaThar Simon Fisk Michelle Lockyer David Thomson Joanne Carden 1910912019 1910912019 2010412022 1910912023 19109/2023 1710912024 1710912024 15104ll025 1510412025 1710912024 Treasurer Director Director Secretary Michael Skues 1910912023 Bankers Barclays Bank plc Leicester LE87 2BB Cambridge & Counties Bank Charnwood Court, New Walk Leicester LEI 6TE Solicitors Graham & Rosen 8 Parliament Square Hull HUI 2BB Independent Examiner Try Lunn & Co Chartered Accountants Roland House Princes Dock Street HULL HUI 2LD
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The Charity exists to provide confidential emotional support 24 hours a day to anyone experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. Our aim is to help reduce the number of suicides. Support is primarily offered via telephone. though we continue to develop our webchat service. We also engage in face- to-face interactions during outreach events held outside the branch. Our work is entirely dependent on our dedicated volunteers. While volunteer numbers naturally fluctuate, we typically rely on a core team of around 60 individuals, each contributing an averaoe of three hours per week. Over the course of the year, the number of active volunteers (defined as those completing at least one shift per month) varied, as is expected due to the cyclical nature of volunteering. On average, we maintained 60 active volunteers, comparable to the previous year. Since the last report, we have seen modest growth in the number of shifts, a5 well as in outreach and branch-based activities. including trainino and various meetincrs. VOLUNTEERING This past year has brought a sense of steadiness to our day-to-day operations but it has also highlighted deeper shifts in the world of volunteering. While things may appear more settled on the surface, the realities beneath are evolving. Today, people face more competing demands than ever. Work-life balance is increasingly difficult to maintain. Pressures from jobs, family, health concerns, and emotional strain have become part of everyday life for many. In this context, we've noticed a change.. volunteering, once a fixed and stable commitment, is often the first thing people step back from when life gets overwhelming. We've felt this at the branch. We've said goodbye to some exceptional volunteers this year, people who gave generously of themselves but found that other responsibilities made continuing unsustainable. And yet. this year has also brought energy and progress. We've answered more calls, trained an impressive number of new volunteers, expanded our Outreach presence, and deepened the sense of community within the branch. These achievement5 reflect the incredible resilience and spirit of those who continue to give their time in service to others. At the same time. the needs of our callers continue to grow. The NHS and mental health services remain stretched. The cost-of-living crisis has left many feeling hopeless and alone. For some, working from home has led to increased isolation. Loneliness is more than a feeling. it's becoming a way of life for too many. That's why the work we do matters now more than ever. And it's why we must continue finding ways to support our volunteers. those already with u5, and those yet to join. Because while the world around us changes, the need for someone to simply listen remains conslant. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our top priority remains beino there for our callers. Each week, volunteers continue to cover shifts, including during Ull50ciable hours, with dedication and care. We continue to run our Rota on a Self-sign Up system which offer volunteers greater flexibility to fit shifts around their live5. However, this flexibility presents challenges. Without fixed shifts. managing the Rota and ensuring full coverage become5 harder. If a volunteer begins to mi55 shifts, it can be difficult to re-establish a reoular routine. As ever, we rely on the goodwill and commitment of our volunteers to keep the lines open. To support this evolving way of working, we've introduced several improvements= An additional telephone line, allowing up to three volunteers to take ca115 simultaneously. Develop the points system to recognise all fonns of contribution, including shifts during antl-social hours Despite the challenges. our branch continues to perfonn strongly compared to others in the region in terms of volunteer engagement and shift coverage.
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE- continued NIGHTSHIFTS ON TARGET, BUT TWLIGHTS LOWER THAN PLANNED As a brdnch, we commit to covering a defined number of Twilight and Night shifts each week in alignment with national service delivery expectations. These late and overnight shifts are particularly important due to the high level of caller need during these hours. Night Shifts continue to present a significant challenge. Our current coverage stands at 51 % of planned shifts-an incremental improvement from 50 1 in tlie previous period. Despite this small gain, the fact remains that Samaritans as an organisation are unable to answer approximately 500/0 of overnitsht calls during certain hours, which represents a key area for future focus and resourcing. In contrast, Twilight Shift coverage has shown notable progress. We have increased our delivery rate from 580/• to 660/0, reflecting improved scheduling and engagement frorn volunteers during this time slot. Webchat remains a developinfj channel at branch level. While we operate hybrid shifts to accommodate webchat alongside telephone support, the actual uptake remains limited, largely due to the small number of trained Webchat Listeners. Increasing the number of trained volunteers in this area will be a future training priority if demand continues to rise. TRAINING This year, we were pleased to run three training courses for new Samaritans, welcoming 26 new volunteers to the branch. The quality and commitment of those joining us continues to be as strong as ever. While we've seen some fluctuation in application numbers. we believe this reflects changing routines and time pressures following the end of the pandemic. To respond to this, we've taken a more active role in promoting volunteering opportunities, and we're encouraged to have filled all our trainino courses, a reflection of the continuing interest in the work we do. Mentoring remains at the heart of our approach lo supporting new Samaritans. Our dedicated Mentoring Team has worked with care and professionalism to guide new volunteers through their early shifts and to help returning volunteers ease back into the role after a break. We also recoonise how important it is to support those already giving their time. Over the course of the year, all our Listening Volunteers have taken part in Ongoing Mentoring. designed to nurture skills, build confidence, and ensure we're always offering the best possible support to our callers. Our volunteers are at the centre of everything we do, and we remain committed to helping them feel supported. connected, and valued throughout their journey with us. CORE STR4 TEGY The branch leadership team and trustees have 5 key areas they concentrate on to ensure they fulfil the objectives of the charity Providing the best Possible service for our callers Supporting our volunteer5 SO they can flourish to the best of their ability Building our presence in the local community to increase awareness and collabordte with other local organisations Provide financial stability for the charity Building and maintaining a safe and resilient infrastructure to work in PROVIDING THE BESTPOSSIBLE SER VICE FOR OUR CALLERS New Samaritans are introduced to our core value5, which fomi the foundation of all we do. OUT training programme is well-e5tablished. engaging, rigorous, and designed to bring everyone to a consistent standard while still allowing space for individuality in how support is offered.
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE- continued PROVIDING THE BESTPOSSJBLE SER VICE FOR OUR CALLERS- continued Training is just the beginning. Confidence and capability are built through Mentoring, where new volunteers are supported across a minimum of eioht shifts. The mentoring period is flexible, continuing as long as needed to ensure volunteers are ready to take calls independently and safely. To maintain high standards, all volunteers also take part in Ongoing Mentoring at least once a year. As a branch, we commit to covering Twilight and Nioht shifts, recognising that there are periods of hicrh demand across the service. New volunteers are asked to contribute to this by completing at least six-night shifts per year. VOLUNTEER SUPPOR T AND RETENTION Volunteers are the foundation of Samaritans, service delivery. While the role is deeply rewarding, it also demands resilience and emotional strength. Often described as'extreme volunteering," the nature of the work means that every call can be unpredictable and emotionally intense. Given the significant investment in training and mentoring each volunteer receives, it is a strategic priority to ensure their continued engagement, development, and retention. Our aim is to provide the hiohest level of support, enabling volunteers to thrive in the role and remain with us for the long term. Every shift is supported by a Duty Leader, who provides guidance during calls and facilitates a debrief at the end of each shift. This structure ensures that volunteers are never without support when facing challenging conversations. In addition, each volunteer has access to a Volunteer Support ContacL and the broader leadership team, including shift partners and the Branch Director, is available for further support and discussion as needed. It is a mark of our volunteers, dedication that shifts are rarely cancelled due to a lack of Duty Leader coverage. This year, we also completed a full refurbishment of the branch's Operating Room, creating a more welcoming, rnodem environment. These improvements were made with several strategic objectives in mind= enhancing volunteer experience, improving service delivery, and supporting long-tenn volunteer retention and caller care. COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH Although our calls fonn part of a national network, maintaining a strong local presence is essential. Over the past year we have expanded local partnerships to raise awareness, attract new volunteers and support a coordinated regional suicide prevention strategy. Our Outreach included regular visit5 to the Local Approved Premises. University of Hull, and ongoing collaboration with Network Rail and British Tran5POrt Police at Hull Paragon Station PUBLIC BENEFIT Having regard to the activitie5 and achievements of the Charity during the year as reported above, the Trustee5 are of the opinion that it has fulfilled its charitable purposes of providing confidential eTnotional support 24 hours a day to those who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. including those, which may lead to suicide. PUBLIC BENEFIT CONFIRMATION The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 201 I with regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commi55ion.
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW We are pleased to report that the Hull branch remains financially stable. with continued growth supported by effective fundraising and grant income. Total income received for the year was £62,433 (2024 £56,169). This included Grant income of £43,900 (2024 - £17,597) and donations of £8,817 (2024 - £25,226). Total expenditure for the year amounted to £81,903 {2024- £42,689). Overall, a deficit of £19,470 was realised in the year (2024 - £13.480 surplus). These results reflect the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our fundraising team, enabling us to sustain and develop our services. PROVJDE FINANCIAL STABILITYFOR THE CHARITY As an independently affiliated charity of the central Samaritans organisation. the Hull branch is responsible for securing all its own funding to maintain and deliver local services. Over the past year, we were fortunate to receive generous financial support from several organisations. We gratefully acknowledge the Sir James Reckitt Charity, The Matthew Good Foundation, and The Deflog Foundation, whose contributions helped support both our core operations and recruitment efforts. In addition to these essential grants, we also received dedicated funding for the refurbishment of our operations room. We extend special thanks to The Matthew Good Foundation, Horncastle, The Hull and East Ridino Charitable Trust, Help for Health, and The Bemard Sunley Foundation plus a private donor who wished to remain anonymous. Together, their grants fully covered the cost of this much-needed project. Our fundraising team continues to be a cornerstone of our financial stability. The team operates across two key areas.. applying for grant funding and organisinq local fundraising initiatives. Events such as carol singing, sponsored challenges, and community engagement activities have not only raised funds but also increased public awareness. One standout success was our 24-hour rowing event held in Beverley, which raised significant local support in alignment with the national sponsorship of the London Marathon by Samaritans UK. BUILDING IMPROVEMENTSAND REFURBISHMENT WORKS Throughout the year, Hull Samaritans undertook several essential improvements to our premises, aimed at ensuring safety, supporting volunteer operations. and enhancing the overall functionality of the branch. These works included.. Roof Repairs (April 2024): A significant repair to the rear dorn]er roof was completed due to water ingress. The old felt roofing was replaced with more durable fiberglass, which is expected to provide longer-lasting protection. Fire Safety Enhancements: An additional smoke detector was installed in the basement gas valve cupboard (June 2024). Further smoke detectors were added as part of changes to internal ceilings during the OPS room refurbishment. The branch's 15-year-old fire alarm system and control panel were fully replaced, significantly improving overall fire safety and compliance. Mezzanine Floor Repair (November 2024)- After being out of use for two years due to structural issues and challenges finding a qualified contractor, the mezzanine floor was repaired and reinstated, regaining valuable space within the building. OPS Room Upgrade (January-February 2025).. A nfajor refurbishment of the Operation5 Room (OPS Roorn) took place between 7th January and 27th February, resulting in a fully moderni5ed and more efficient working space. Key improvements included.. Installation of a fully functioning third listening booth. following a successful trial in a shared space. Creation of a double-sized mentor booth. enabling better support and space for training new listening volunteers. A new rear door was added. allowing for the reversal of the back office, Test area, and booths. This effectively increased the available area by 500/0. Lower ceilings with acoustic tiling were installed to improve sound insulation and overall comfort. These works have significantly improved the branch's operational capacity, safety standards, and ability to support both existing and new volunteers in delivering a high-quality listening service.
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES The Charity's principal funding sources continues to be reliance on donations and fundraising activities. The charity continues to seek funding from a broader base of funders for its future needs. INVESTMENT POLICY The charity's investment policy is regularly kept under review. The Trustees have decided to hold the general reserves on deposit with Cambridge and Counties Bank. The majority of charity funding is dependent on voluntary donations and fundraisints Most of the funds will be spent over the short to medium terni providing services to beneficiaries. RESERVES POLICY The Trustees have adopted a reserves policy to ensure the charity can withstand potential financial challenges. The policy requires unrestricted funds (not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets) to be maintained at a level equivalent to at least 18 months, operating costs. As of year-end: Unrestricted reserves available.. £41,698 (2024: £60,167) Forecast expenditure for 2025126- £30,590 Reserve coverage- 1.4 years of expenditure While this currently represents the lower end of our target range, the Trustees are confident that the strength of our grant applications and local fundraising strategy provides assurance for continued service delivery. Maintaining an appropriate level of reserves remains a key financial objective going forward GOING CONCERN The board of trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the ability to continue as a going concern. PLANS FOR THE FUTURE The charity plans to continue the activities outlined above in the forthcorning years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements and active volunteer participation. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT LEGAL STRUCTURE The Samaritan5 of Hull was set up as a registered charity in July 1969. Its goveming document was a Constitution, which establishes the objects and powers of the charity. which was amended in March 2013. The charity was constituted as an unincorporated organisation. In November 2016 the charity was converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), under a new constitution. Its registered number is 1170483. The year ended 31 March 2018 wa5 the first period as a CIO. All income and expenditure which passed through the previous charity now goes through the CIO. As part of the conversion to the CIO the original charity remains for the purpose of historic legacy arrangements. BRANCH LEADERSHIP TEAM (BL T) This comprise5 the Trustee Board and the volunteers with delegated areas of responsibility. The minimum number of Trustees shall be 3 and the maximum 13. Most of the Trustees are familiar Wlth the practical work of the charity having been volunteers for several years. TRUSTEE tNDUCTION AND TRAINING New trustees are required to cofftplete Samaritans specific online Trustee training. A pack is prepared drawing infonnation from ihe various Charity Commission publications Signposted through the Commissions guide "the Essential Trustee" a5 a follow up to these sessions. This pack is distributed to all new and existing trustee5
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 ORGANISA TIONAL STRUCTURE The Charity has a BLT of up to 13 members who normally meet monthly to review finances, fundraising and activities and are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. At present, the BLT has 12 members from a variety of backgrounds relevant to the work of the charity. At the BLT meetintss, the trustees regularly conduct a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. The charity's risk register is periodically updated. MANAGEMENT OF RISKS, SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES The provision of service is the responsibility of the trustees. A system of delegation is in place with day-to-day responsibility resting with the Co- Director. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces. Heavy reliance is cUentlY placed on donations and fundraising events and has led to the development of a funding strategy to seek out new methods and funders for charitable activities undertaken. Internal control risks are minimised by the implementation of authorisation procedures for all transactions. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunteers, and service users. The charity is an equal opportunities organisation and is committed to a workints environment that is free from any fomi of discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, ethnicity, religion. sex, sexual orientation or disability. The charity will make reasonable adjustment to meet the needs of staff or volunteers who are or become disabled. Volunteers are an important resource in undertaking our work. All listenino volunteers, and all support volunteers who handle cash or deal with finance, serving with the charity have a DBS check carried out prior to commencement of work or trusteeship. All non DBS checked volunteers and all staff sign a confidentiality agreement. All our trustees give their time freely and no remuneration or expenses were paid to them in the year.
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Trustees Annual Report- continued for the year ended 31 March 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES The trustees are responsible for preparing the Truslees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to.. • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently. • observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- • make judoements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 201 I, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable sfrps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irreoularities. Approved by the trustees on . 2 and were signed on their behalf by.. D Thomson- Director & Trustee A Fatrar Stee Date.. 10
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull INDEPENDENT EXAMINER>S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAMARITANS OF KINGSTON UPON HULL I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages twelve to sixteen. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the Trustee's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act- or the accounts do not accord with those records. or 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 accounts to be reached. ANDREW EWART FCA FCCA Try Lunn & Co Chartered Accountants Roland House Princes Dock Street HULL HUI 2LD Date: 10 op 102£
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Receipts and Payments Account for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 RECEIPTS Income receipts from: Note 2025 2024 Donations & Legacles 8.817 Grants 43.900 Fundraising Activities Investment Income 2.223 Other Receipts GiftAid Electricity income Head Office- Sams Prisons Other 324 477 892 500 142 95 TOTAL RECEIPTS 62,433 56,169 PAYMENTS 2025 2024 Direct Charitable Expenditure Other Expenditure Other Payments 11,113 18,533 52.257 13,208 16,892 io TOTAL PA YMENTS 81,903 42,689 Net (Payment5)/Receipts for the Year 19,470 Cash at Bank at I. April 2024 63,102 49,622 Cash at Bank at 31" March 2025 43,632 63,102 The notes forni part of these financial statements. 12
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31 March 2025 FIXED ASSETS: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 2025 2024 Tangible Fixed Assets at net realisable value 153,655 153.655 107.860 MONETARY ASSETS 2025 2024 Barclays Bank I Barclays Bank 2 Cambridge & Counties Bank 1,426 16,300 25,906 1,426 16,300 25,906 43,632 1,949 17,000 44,153 63,102 LIABILITIES 2025 2024 Independent Examiners Fee NBC (New Business Contribution) 756 1,178 756 1.178 708 2,227 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on and were signed on their behalf by.. D Thomson - Director & Trustee A Faar - ustee The notes forni part of these financial statements. 13
Satnaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Income is recognised at the time of receipt. Expenditure is recognised at the time of payment. Expenditure on fixed assets is written off at the time of payment. iv. The financial statements have been prepared using Receipts and Payments under s133 of the Charities Act 2011 and comply with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulation 2008. In November 2016, the charity was converted to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), under a new constitution. Its registered number is 1170483. The year ended 31 March 2018 was the first period as a CIO. AII income and expenditure which passed through the previous charity now goes through the CIO. Donations and Legacies 2025 2024 Donations 8,817 25,226 8,817 25.226 Grants Unrestricted Restricted 2025 2024 Sir James Reckitt Trust Matthew Good Foundation Deflog Foundation John Good The Horncastle Family Foundation Hull & East Riding Charitable Trust Help for Health Bernard Sunley Foundation LNER Outreach Charles and Elsie Sykes Hull Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (HBEE'S) 7.500 3,000 7,500 3,000 2,400 6,000 5.000 5.000 10,000 5.000 7,500 3,000 2,400 6,000 5,000 5.000 10,000 5.000 5,000 2,000 97 10,500 33,400 43,900 17.597 Funding Activities 2025 2024 Fundrdising event5 6.597 9,750 6.597 Investment Income 2025 2024 Cambridge & Counties Bank 2,223 2,062 2.223 2,062 14
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Notes to the Accounts- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Restrieted Funds Included in the funds held at 31 March 2025, an amount of £nil (2024 - £nil) was held for restricted purposes. Unrestricted Fullds Included in the funds held at 31 March 2025. is an amount of £nil (2024 - £20.000) for a future branch refurbishment project. Direct Charitable Expenditure 2025 2024 Staff & Volunteer costs Training Health & Safety Telephone costs Administration/IT Fundraising NBC (New Business Contribution) Outreach 4,712 224 841 1,586 829 77 1,943 901 4,384 840 2,426 841 89 957 3,560 11,113 13,208 Other Expenditure 2025 2024 Utilities, Insurance & Council Tax AGM Publicity Maintenance & Repairs Independent Examiner's Fees 6.272 7,008 254 155 8,815 660 136 11,342 783 18,533 16,892 io. Other Payment5 2025 2024 Operations room up(rrade Fire Risk Assessment and remediation Flat roof renovations New Television Laptop 52,257 1,318 7,260 3,656 355 52,257 12.589 ii. Transactions Wlth Trustees No remuneration or expenses were paid to trustees during the year ended 31 March 2025 and 31 March 2024. 15
Samaritans of Kingston Upon Hull Notes to the A¢eounts- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 12. Related Party Transaetions There were no related party transactions during the year. 13. Contingencies The trustees have confirnied there were no contingent liabilities to be disclosed at 31 March 2025. 14. Capital Commitments The trustees have confinned there were no capital commitments at 31 March 2025. 16