REGISTERED CHARITY IYUMBER: 1170657
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FOR
BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
SAMARITANS.
Blackpool. Fylde & Wyre
Jones Harris Limited
17 St Peters Place
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6EB

BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARJTANS
coNrENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Page
Reference and Admfinistrative Delails
Report of the Truste¢s
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activitie5
Balanee Sheet
Noles to the FAnancial Statements
9 to 14
Detailed Ststement of Financial Activilies
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
ror the year ended 31 March 2025
TRUSTEES
N Bachmann
S Brookes
A Collinge
I Flowers (appointed 18.7.24)
D Grundy
C Lamb
O Tudor- Director
A Smith (appointed 18.7.24)
K Smith
D Whitehead
DIRECTOR
O Tudor
PRINCIPAL ADDRESS
16 Edward Street
Blackpool
Lancashire
FYI IBA
REGISTERED CHARITY
NUMBER
1170657
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Jones HaTris Limited
17 St Peters Place
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6F.B
BANKERS
HSBC UK
Oxford Square
l Newhouse Lane
Blackpool
Lanrashire
FY4 4YH
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 Mareh 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The
trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 R¢public of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Structure, Governanee and Management
The Samaritans Organisation as a whole includes mole than 200 brancheslsatellites and hubs across the UK and Ireland,
either as full or affiliated members of the Sarnaritans Central Charity.
Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre Samaritans is an affiliated member.
It is through the volunteers within these units that Samaritans provide a confidential emotional support service via the
telephone, email or a'webch8t' service.
The governing body of the CeT]tral Charity is the Board of Trustees supported by various committees to which is
delegated the various aspects of running the organisation.
All of our branch trustees are made aware of theiT responsibilities and are in receipt of the Charity Commission
Guideline booklet, in addition they have all completed the online Learning Tn￿tee training and obtained their
certificates.
Governing document
The Charity is a Charitable In¢oLporat¢d Organisation registered in December 2016 as charity number 1170657.
ORIECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objeettves and aims
The objectives of the Charity are..
To enable persons in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and the su￿OU￿dIng area as well as elsewhere who are experiencing
feelings of distress and despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, to receive confidential emotional support
at any time of the day or night in order to improve their emotional health and to reduce the incidence of suicide. to
promote a better understanding in society of suicide, suicidal behaviour and the value of expre55ing feelings which may
othenvise lead to suicide or in]paired emotional health and to collaborate with and support Samaritans Cenlral Charity
and its affiliated branches in fvlfilling these objects.
KEY ORJECTIVES
Emotional 511PPOrt
To continue to provide emotional support by tslephone, email and reathing out activities. Samaritans, vision is for a
society in which..
Fewer people die by suicide.
People are able to explore their feelings.
People are able to acknowledge and respect the feelings of others.
The importance of having the opportunity to explore difficult feelings.
Publicity and recruitment
To increase awareness of the Samaritans service in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre area and also to increase the number of
volunteers in order to improve and expand our availability.
Fund-rwi$iDg
To continue trading in our Charity Shop. collecting goods and saleable stock. We aTe grateful to all donors who have
generously supported us throughout the year.
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charity shop
During 2024 we faced a few challenges. the main one being the roof leak. We banded together as a team and cleaned up
from the leak, put in place roofers to rectify the issue, had team men]bers setting up a new till and card rnachine. The
epitotne of team work.
In my fjrst year we have wotked hard on keeping our standard of stock high and varied for bargain prices in a
well-presented shop and I believe we have accomplished that and truly stand out for great tYason5 compared to the other
charity shops in Blackpool. We have a brilliantly diverse, friendty, and hard-working group of volunteers that support
me in doing my job and I am eternally grdteful for each and every on¢. Together as a team we are w0￿1ng hard aT]d
pushing onwards and upwards.
For 2025 my main objectives I want to work towards are to increase our takings further and become more profitable aT]d
increase our volunteer numbe￿ to allow us to be fully staffed on a consistent basis.
HMP Kirkham
Blackpool Fylde and Wyre Samaritans have an ongoing relationship with HMP Kirkham, whlch is a Category 'D' _
Open Prison, where we sUPPOrt and train 'Listeners', who are prisoners selected by Samaritans. There are fortnightly
meetings which give the Branch Prison Team opportunity to support Listeners and ensure the Listener Scheme is
running effectively within the prison setting. This is also done by working closely with the 'Safer Custody, team
working for the Prison Service at HMP Kirkham. Listeners provide emotional support to other prisoneTS who may be
having a difficult time, experiencing feelings of sadness OT despair.
2024- 25 has been a particularly difficult year for the Listener Prisoner Scheme at HMP Kirltham with many Listeners
being released early, causing a dramatic decline in Listeners at Kirkham. The overall health of the scheme has
deteriorated due to changes within statrmg St￿CtureS at the prlson, which has affected our communication with prison
sthff. We are starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel now and have welcomed some new Listeners to the team.
A special thanks to my Branch Prison Support Team. Carolyn, Lisa, Mick and Tony. all of whom have been a
tremendous help in keeping the scheme going and taking on additional responsibilities to their branch duties. in order to
support rne and the Listeners at FIMP Kirkham. The Listener Scheme at HMP Kirkham would not have survived this
y¢ar without them.
Partnersbiploutreach
Having reached half way through our three year stint some occasions begin to repeat for the Outreach team. We bave
Small Talk Saves Lives repeated at North Station, the use of our Charity Shop for Brew Monday and the College
Freshers events at Bispham and Blackpool. 11)e theme of delivering to those who would nol naturally call us remains
the objective for the Outreach team. Of course, wheTJ we are representing the face of Samaritans we have the unusual
benefit of being th¢ actual face that few of our callers see. This results in many, many thanks for the work we do. Oft¢n
this feedback is from people who have gone thmugh tremendous trials and have come through ihe other side. Always
saying we have been part of saving th¢m. So we cany on, continue to bang the Samaritans drum and tackle the next
challenge. Big thanks go to Angle. Joan. Jess, Gordon, Steven, Lisa and Gina.
Publicity
In 2024125, publicity has focused on volunteer re¢ruitrnenL advertising for the sh(W> and developing materials to
support fundraising.
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BLACKPOOU FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
Recruitment selection and training
During 202412025 we have int¢rviewed 52 volunteers of which 22 chose to make the decision to become a full
Samwitans volunteer. We held 4 open evenings in between Nov 24 and April 25, giving prospective volunteers the
opportunity to ask any questions before making any commitmen¢ 20 prospective volunteers decided not to take their
application furth¢r,
From March 2024 we trained 16 volunteers face lo face and had 4 take the core training with the Samaritans Training
School (STS), which is done on Zoom, with 2 more due to start this April.
We currently have 9 people being mentorel some of whom are trained in branch and some are from STS. 4 people
have become ￿1] volunteers and 4 more are nearly there when they complete their Embedding. The Embedding is now
done with STS on Zoom, whereas before it was completed in house.
By March 2025 we now have 83 Listening Vols, of which 10 are probationers. We also had I person who returned to
the branch and has completed their Core Training online with the Central Training School.
As we go into the second half of 2025, focus will be on increasing our volunteer numbers not onty in the branch, but
our shop and our support volunteers also.
We also have support voluntsers who undergo digital learning before taking up their role.
Many thanks to alj Samaritans who dedicate their time to increasing our volunteer numbers because it is much
appreciated by our callers.
If anyone reading this wants to know more about the opportunities to support our wonderful charity, please don't
hesitste to contact the Director: (Blackpool.Director@samaritans.org).
FINAIYCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The Trnstees take into consideration the level of reserves to be held for the prudent management of working assets,
commitments and contillgencies, aiming to maintain sufficient unrestricted cash reserves to continue operating for at
least eighteen months.
This is considered prudent due to the uncertainty of any futur¢ income.
The total reserves at 31 March 2025 were £306,928, of which Fixed assets represented £225,000, therefore, the free
reserves were £81,928.
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BLACKPOON FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
MESSAGK FROM THE DIRECTOR
As we Close the f￿ancial year, I am pleased to present the annual accounts for Blackpool. Fylde & WyTe Samaritans.
This year has been one of challenge and growth, and I am proud of the impact we continue to have in 5UPPOrt of our
mission.
Firstly, a huge thank you to our volunt¢ers and supporters who continue to dedicate their time to us. This year our
Outreach team have continued to raise awareness. expand our reach and make meaningful connections in the
comrnunity. This year making connections with our Blackpool MP. Blackpool North Station, NatWesL Home Bargains
to name a few.
Our 'PFAD' scheme (paying for the operation of the b￿nch for a day) contribution5 continue to be supported by local
businesses and individuals.
One of our rental flats had to be re-let again, a small inveslment was rnade to bring it back up to standard.
We continue to receive a contribution to branch overheads from the Prison Listening Scheme in addition to the
reimbursements in respect of expenses inCu￿ed by our volunteers visiting H.M.P. Kirkham. In September 2024, the UK
Government announced the early release scheme for prisoners, due to capacity woes. The listening scheme at H.M.P.
Kirkham has suffered as a resulL but our devoted prison team continue to support every fortnight.
The Branch Leadership Team Continues to remain vigilant regarding our financial integrity and are continuously well
guided by our experienced TTeasureT to enable the provision of a safe and fully ￿nCtiOning branch from which to
deliver our service.
We face ongoing challenges and PTessures with our Charity Shop on Topping Street, with increased salary costs, lower
than anticipated footfall, leading to smaller profits, the Trustees will continue to regularly review income and
perfomiance to ensure its long-tenn viability.
I would like to personally thank all the Branch t£adership Team. including our Trustees, who continue to support our
amazing charity. To all our Listening, Support and Shop Volunteers, your support is vital and deeply appreciated.
I look fonvard to the year ahead with optimism and detennination as we continue to do what we do best, listen.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 2nd June 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
O Tudor
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMAIUTANS
Independent examiDer's report to the trustee5 of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Samaritans
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Samaritans (the Trust)
for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilfities and basis of report
As the charity trusrees of the Trnst 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 Trnst's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in canying
out rny examination I have followed all 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 confirni that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the
exaniination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respecl of the Trnst as required by Section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records" or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements con¢erning the forni and content of accounts set
out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give
a trne and faiT view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no ¢on¢erns 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.
Paul Daley Arr
Jones Harris Limited
17 St Peters Place
Fleetwood
Lancashire
FY7 6EB
Date: 2￿j June 2025
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Voluntary incon]e
22,991
492
23,483
12,715
Activities to generating tunds
Investment incorne
33,525
33,525
7.732
35,714
Total
64248
492
64,740
EXPEI¥4DITURE ON
Charitable aetiviti¢s
Listening service
Fundraising trading: staff and other costs
Governance
27,829
31,466
492
28,321
31,466
2.194
36,685
28,236
3,979
TotAI
492
61,981
68,9(K)
NET INCOM￿(EXPENDITURE)
2,759
2,759
(14.541)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total fvnds brought forward
304,169
304,169
318,710
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
306,928
306,928
304,169
The notes form part of these financial statements
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
BALANCE SHEET
31 March 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Not¢s
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
225,IX)O
225,000
225,000
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
3,400
3.400
78.772
1,566
77,847
82,172
82,172
79,413
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
io
(244)
(244)
(244)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
81,928
81,928
79,169
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
306,928
306,928
304,169
NET ASSETS
306,￿28
306 928
304,169
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
306,928
304,169
TOTAL FUIYDS
306 928
304 169
The financial statements were approved by th¢ Board of TTusL¢¢s and authorised for issue on 2° June 2025 and were
signed on its behalf by:
O Tudor- Trnstee
The notes fom part of these financial statements
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the year ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entlty under FRS 102. have been prepared in
accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'A￿ountIng and Reporting by Charities: Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities pr¢paring their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard appliGable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statelnents have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Income
Voluntary income including donations, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a generdl natur¢,
is recognised where there is entitlernenL certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient
reliability.
Defe￿¢d income represents amounts r￿e1Ved for ￿tUre periods and is released to incoming r¢souTces in the
p¢riod for which, il has been received. Such income is only deferred when:
-The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods.
-The donor has imposed conditions which must b¢ met before the charity has unconditional entitlement.
Shop income is recognised as earned (that is, as the related goods or services are provided).
Investment income is recognised on a receivable ba51S.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure ag soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an
accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category.
Costs of generdting funds are the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
Charitable expenditure compromises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both c4)sts that can be allocated directly to such acttvilics and those
costs of an indirect nature ne￿SSary to support them.
Governance costs
Governance costs include costs of the preparation and examinatiou of the statutory accounts. the costs of
trustee meetings and the cost of any legal advice to trnstees on governance or constitutional matters.
Support Costs
Support costs tnclude central functions and have been allocated to activity Cost categories on a basis
consistent with the use oFresources, for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capit
Staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Tangible r￿ed a55ets
Freehold property i5 included on the balance sheet at cost.
Fixtures and fittings are included at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Taxation
The charity is exempt fn)m on its charitable aclivities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARJTANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund aecounting
Restricted funds Can only be used for particular restricted PU￿OSeS within the objects of the charity.
Restrictlons arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and PUTpose of each fund is included in the notes to the fmancial statements.
VOLUNTARY INCOME
2025
2024
Donations
Legacie5
Grants
19,668
1,776
9,690
3,025
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows..
2025
2024
HMP Kirkham volunteers
Listener scheme prison grant
491
1,548
1,028
2,039
ACTIVITIES TO GENERATING FUNDS
2025
2024
Shop income
200 Club
33,525
35,574
140
33.525
35.714
INVESTMENT JNCOME
2025
2024
Rents received
Interest receivable
6,375
1.357
4,868
1,062
5,930
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMAIUTANS
NOTES TO THE FINAIYCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
Support
Costs
Totals
Listening service
Fundraising trading: staff and other
costs
Governance
28,321
28,321
31,466
31,466
2.194
59,787
2,194
61,981
TRUSTEES, REMUNERA TION AND BENEFITS
There were no trnstees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 March 2024.
Truslees, expenses
There were no t￿￿tees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
Fundraising trading
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtsres
Freehold
property
fitttngs
Totals
COST
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
225,IX)O
27,005
DEPRECtATION
At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
225,000
At 31 March 2024
225.000
225,000
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BLACKPOOU FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
DEBTORS; AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Prepayments
1,566
io.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN OIYE YEAR
2025
2024
Other creditors
244
244
11.
MOVEMENT JN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113125
At 114124
Unrestrieted funds
Gen¢ral fund
304,169
2.759
306,928
TOTAL FufqDS
304.169
2,759
306,928
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows..
Incoming
resources
Resources
expend¢d
Movement
in funds
Unrestrleted funds
Gen¢ral fund
64,248
(61,489)
2,759
Restricted funds
HMP Kirltham volunteers
492
(492)
TOTAL FUNDS
64,740
61981)
Comparatives for movement ID funds
Net
movement
in funds
At
3113/24
At 114123
Unrestricted funds
Gen¢Tal fund
318,710
{14,541)
304,169
TOTAL FUNDS
318.710
14 541)
304,169
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS - continued
for lh¢ year ended 31 March 2025
il.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparative net movement in funds, in¢lud¢d in the above are as follows..
ncomiJ]g
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fijnds
Unrestricted funds
General fund
53,331
(67,872)
(14,541}
Restrieted funds
HMP Kirkham volunteers
1,028
(1.028)
TOTAL FUNDS
54.359
14,541)
A Qu￿ent year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows".
Net
movement
in fijnds
At
3113125
At 114123
Unrestricted funds
General fund
318,710
(11,782)
306,928
TOTAL FUI¥DS
318.710
11782)
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in fill)ds, included in the above are
as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted fund5
General fund
117,579
(129,361)
(11.782)
Restricted funds
HMP Kirkham volunteers
1,520
(1,520)
TOTAL FUNDS
119099
(130 881
11782)
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
for the year ended 31 March 2025
12.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related paty transartions for the year ended 31 Mawh 2025.
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BLACKPOOL, FYLDE AND WYRE SAMARITANS
DETAILED STA TEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Voluntary income
Donations
Legacies
Grants
19,668
1,776
9.690
23,483
12,715
Activilies to generating funds
Shop income
200 Club
33,525
35,574
140
33,525
35,714
Investment Income
Rents received
Interest receivable
6,375
4,868
1.062
7,732
Total ineoming resources
64,740
54,359
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Employment costs
Estsblishment costs
Repairs & maintenance
Travel
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising
Fundraising
Fixtures and fittings
22,024
17.041
12.051
3,442
2,661
1.800
766
14,369
20,035
16,005
4,417
4,117
2,589
1,380
59.787
62,921
Support costs
Covernance costs
Branch contribution
Subscriptions
Independent examiner
Consultancy
924
40
1,230
2,817
40
1,122
2.000
2.194
Total resources expended
Net income/(expenditure)
14,541)
This page does not forni part of the statutory financial statements
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