Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club
Charity No. 1171049
Trustees’ Report and Unaudited Accounts
31st March 2025
Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
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| Trustees Annual Report | 1 to 8 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 9 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 10 |
| Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the Accounts | 12 to 18 |
Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Trustees’ Annual Report
Reference and administrative details
The charity name: Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club
The principal operating address, telephone number and web addresses of the charity are: Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club
Rear of Homewarr House De La Warr Parade Bexhill-on-Sea East Sussex TN40 1RT
Telephone number: 07840 914432 Web address: https://www.facebook.com/bexhillabc/
The Trustees in office on the date the report was approved on 27/01/2026 were:
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Rian Witcomb (Chair)
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Ian Fletcher (Trustee)
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Terry Freeman (Trustee)
Independent Examiner
H A Harrod BFP ACA Knight Accountants 2-6 Sedlescombe Road North St Leonards on Sea East Sussex TN37 7DG
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Overview
Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club remains affiliated to England Boxing the sports national governing body ensuring that the club provides the highest of standards in alignment with the sports regulations, and access to the competition opportunities that the affiliation provides.
Attendance levels have remained consistent with previous years with good levels of attendance across the sessions provided each weekday evening. Varying training sessions provide opportunities for those over 10 years old to learn a skill, improve fitness, or advance into competitive opportunities. To encourage attendance ‘pay-as-you-go’ costs remain low to ensure that the club remains accessible - £3 for under 16 years, and £4 for over 16 years.
Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club is heavily indebted to its team of volunteers operating across various roles to ensure that the club continues to operate effectively with a team of approximately 10 fulfilling roles including Trustees, Committee Members, Coaches, and Safeguarding.
2024-2025 Highlights
In April 2024 the talented female youth boxer was invited to attend the England Boxing talent pathway in recognition of her previous achievements and capability. The talent pathway sees invited boxers from across the country attend the home of GB Boxing at English Institute of Sport in Sheffield - The Lions Den.
Supported by Bexhill coaches Izzy Mitchell trained under the guidance of GB Boxing, and alongside other talented individuals.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
May 2024 saw the return of the clubs ‘Home Show’, providing the competitive boxing team to showcase their skills to the local community against boxers from other England Boxing-affiliated clubs from across the region, supported by England Boxing’s officials. The show builds awareness of the club within the local community and enables the club to generate a small amount of revenue from ticket sales.
Later in the month of May members of the volunteer team dedicated their time to redecorate areas of the club to rejuvenate the interior. This was also supported by a local business - CHS Electrical. Their team of electricians volunteered their time and effort to perform some improvements to the club's electrics.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
With the close of the 2024 boxing season the clubs annual awards followed in July. The awards continue to provide an opportunity for members of the club and their families to socialise and celebrate the success of the club over the prior season. It also sees multiple awards given out to attendees for their efforts across each of the sessions
With the club's competitive squad active throughout September 2024 saw another great achievement for the club with a senior boxer being crowned Southern Counties champion. Aaron Davies was crowned after multiple bouts in almost as many days against the best boxers from across the region.
Aaron continued to progress through to the national stages of the competition, losing out on a spot in the final with a close fought bout in the semis.
Izzy Mitchell continued the club's success in the 2024-2025 season with a gold medal in the England Boxing National Women's Winter Box Cup. Izzy travelled with volunteer coaches, family and supporters to Leigh, Greater Manchester to participate in the competition at the end of November and once again shone in her category to achieve gold.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
There was no winding down in the final month of 2024 as the club held another Home Show once again drawing a great level of support from the local community and providing further competitive opportunities to the clubs competing boxers.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
The show received great feedback from those in attendance regarding the quality of the event, talent and sportsmanship on display. The shows also serve as an opportunity to engage with the community and demonstrate what Bexhill Amatuer Boxing Club has to offer, as well as provide inspiration for current and prospective attendees.
Further support from the community was received late in the year with the Sussex Masonical Trust providing the club with 8 brand new punch bags to replace the set of weathered / cracked bags in use. The Sussex Masonical Trust were impressed with the opportunities that the club provides and were keen to support. Trustee Colin Dann popped in to see the bags provided in use.
To close out the year the club's Christmas Party provides an opportunity for the wider club community to celebrate the festive period as the club winds down for a short period. Those attending enjoyed the chance to socialise, take part in a quiz, and gave the younger attendees the opportunity to burn off some energy on a bouncy castle.
With a new year beginning Izzy Mitchell carried her success into 2025 with a Silver Medal in the England Boxing National Amateur Championships held in Rotherham in February. Izzy boxed superbly to progress to the final, losing out to a tough opponent.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
In addition to the achievements, and events noted above the club has provided opportunities with a desire to compete with many trips to other England Boxing clubs for sparring opportunities and to learn from other boxers. This has required further support from the volunteer group to travel and provide services to the club outside of the scheduled classes.
There has also been great success in the junior and recreational classes seeing a good level of attendance with those attending enjoying the sport, and benefiting from the fitness aspects associated.
To engage with the community and encourage participation within the sport Bexhill Amateur Boxing Clubs continues to promote itself and celebrate success on social media platforms https://www.instagram.com/bexhillboxingclub/ / https://www.facebook.com/bexhillabc .
Social media generates interest, and enquiries for those wanting to take up boxing for recreation, or with a desire to compete.
The clubs finances have remained stable throughout the financial year with grants and support provided to the club enabling lasting improvements to be made to the club for the benefit of the attendees whilst keeping the clubs balance well above the £5000 reserve limit set.
Public benefit
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
The charity's financial position at the end of the year ended 31 March 2025
During the year the club’s unrestricted income totalled £24,957, with expenditure of £17,912, a net profit of £7,045 and a balance of unrestricted funds carried forward of £11,676.
The club’s restricted funds totalled £802. During the year, the club’s restricted income totalled £6,500 from members with expenditure of £5,698, a net profit of £802 and a balance of restricted funds carried forward of £802.
To summarise, the clubs' total funds carried forward to the 2025/26 financial year are £12,478, made up of unrestricted funds carried forward of £11,676 and restricted funds carried forward of £802.
Reserves policy
BABC’s committee has agreed to hold approximately £5,000 in reserves. Any funds over that level will be used to invest into new equipment, or the maintenance of existing equipment as required.
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Governing Document
The BABC continues to be controlled by its governing document, a constitution, and operates as a charitable incorporated organisation.
BABC also remains affiliated to the sport's national governing body - England Boxing and is therefore bound by its rules and regulations. Further information regarding England Boxing can be found at www.englandboxing.org.
The recruitment and appointment of new trustees.
Trustees are sought from the club’s members, volunteers and from the surrounding Bexhill area. Trustees are appointed by election of the committee.
Statement of trustees - responsibilities in relation to the financial statements.
The charity trustees are responsible for preparing a trustees' annual report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the provisions of the Trust deed.
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:
R. Witcomb Trustee 27/01/2026
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Independent Examiners Report Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows, and the related notes.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011('the Act'). The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under the Charities Act 2011, s.144(2) (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements 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 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
• the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
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 to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.
H Harrod BFP ACA Knight Accountants 2-6 Sedlescombe Road North St Leonards on Sea TN37 7DG 23[rd] January 2026
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Statement of Financial Activities Year Ending 31[st] March 2025
| Current year Current year Current year Prior year |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year |
Current year Current year Current year Prior year |
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| Notes | Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| funds funds funds funds |
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| 2025 2025 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| Income & Endowments from: | ||||
| Donations & Legacies 3 |
1,395 6,500 7,895 4,039 |
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| Interest Income | 9 9 |
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| Charitable Activities 4 |
23,481 23,481 19,539 |
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| Other Income | 72 72 |
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| Total income | 24,957 6,500 31,457 23,578 |
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| Expenditure | ||||
| Charitable Activities 5 |
5,371 5,698 11,069 12,326 |
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| Other 6 |
12,541 12,541 16,887 |
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| Total expenditure | 17,912 5,698 23,610 29,213 |
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| Net gain on investments | ||||
| Net income | 7,045 802 7,847 (5,635) |
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| Transfer between funds | ||||
| Net income before other gains/(losses) |
7,045 802 7,847 (5,635) |
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| Other gains and losses | ||||
| Net movement in funds | 7,045 802 7,847 (5,635) |
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| Reconciliation of funds: | ||||
| Total funds brought forward | 4,631 - 4,631 10,267 |
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| Total funds carried forward 9 |
11,676 802 12,478 4,631 |
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
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| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Fixed Assets | |||
| Tangible Asset - Equipment | 4,558 4,558 |
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| Current Assets | |||
| Cash at Bank in hand | 10,242 | 6,611 | |
| Total Assets | 14,800 | 6,611 | |
| Creditors:amounts fallingdue within oneyear | 8 | (2,322) | (1,980) |
| Net Current Assets | 12,478 | 4,631 | |
| Total Assets less current liabilities | 12,478 | 4,631 | |
| Total net assets | 12,478 | 4,631 | |
| The funds of the charity | |||
| Restricted funds | 10 | 802 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 10 | 11,676 | 4,631 |
| Reserves | 10 | ||
| Total Funds | 12,478 | 4,631 |
Approved by the trustees on 27/01/2026 And signed on their behalf by:
R. Witcomb Trustee
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Notes to the Accounts
2 - Statement of Financial Activities - Prior Year
| Unrestricted | Prior Year | ||
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| Funds 2024 |
Total funds | ||
| 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | ||
| Income & Endowments from: | |||
| Donations & Legacies | 4,039 | 4,039 | |
| Charitable Activities | 19,539 | 19,539 | |
| 23,578 | |||
| Total income | 23,578 | ||
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Charitable Activities | 12,326 16,887 |
12,326 | |
| Other | 16,887 | ||
| Total expenditure | 29,213 | 29,213 | |
| Net gain on investments | - | - | |
| Net income | (5,635) | (5,635) | |
| Transfer between funds | - | - | |
| Net income before othergains/(losses) | (5,635) | (5,635) | |
| Other gains and losses | |||
| Net movement in funds | (5,635) | (5,635) | |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Total funds brought forward | 10,267 | 10,267 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 4,631 | 4,631 |
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Bexhill Amateur Boxing Club Charity Number: 1171049
Notes to the Accounts
Expenditure
Recognition of expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual’s basis.
Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Expenditure on raising funds
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These comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income, fundraising costs and investment management costs.
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Expenditure on charitable activities
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These comprise the costs incurred by the Charity in the delivery of its activities and services in the furtherance of its objects
including governance costs.
Grants payable
All grant expenditure is accounted for on an actual paid basis plus an accrual for grants that have been approved by the trustees at the end of the year but not yet paid.
Governance costs
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These include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the Charity, including any independent examination fees, costs linked to the strategic management of the Charity, together with a share of other administration costs.
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Other expenditure These are support costs not allocated to a particular activity. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
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Trade and other debtors
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Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand, and bank overdrafts.
In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings or current liabilities.
In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand.
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Trade and other creditors
Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity
has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably.
Depreciation Policy
Depreciation on equipment is provided to write off the cost of assets over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, unless stated otherwise.
The estimated useful life for Equipment is: 5 Years
Note 3
Income from Donations & Legacies
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| 2025 2025 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| 1,395 6,500 7,895 4,039 |
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| Donations & Legacies | ||
| 1,395 6,500- 7,895 4,039 |
Note 4
Income from charitable activities
| Income from charitable activities | ||
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| 2025 2025 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| Boxingclub activities | 23,481 - 23,481 19,539 |
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| 23,481 - 23,481 19,539 |
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Note 5
| Note 5 | |||
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| Expenditure on charitable activities | |||
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| 2025 2025 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| 781 5,698 6,479 4,790 |
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| Direct Costs | |||
| 2,267 2,267 5,726 |
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| Travel & Subsistence | |||
| 480 480 480 |
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| Independent Examiner | |||
| 1,843 1,843 1,330 |
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| Accountancy | |||
| Note 6 | |||
| Other Expenditure | |||
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| 2025 2025 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ £ £ |
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| 3,406 | 3,406 5,381 |
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| Premises Costs | |||
| 8,688 | 8,688 7,653 |
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| General Administrative Costs | |||
| 447 | 447 3,853 |
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| Legal & Professional Costs | |||
12,541 16,887 |
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| 12,541 - |
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Note 7
Staff Costs No employee received emoluments in excess of 60,000
| Note 8 | ||
| Creditors | ||
| Amounts fallingdue within oneyear: | 2025 2024 |
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| £ £ |
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| 2,323 1,980 |
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| 2,323 1,980 |
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Note 9
Movement in funds
| Incoming | |||||
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| Resources | |||||
| (including | |||||
| other | At 31 | ||||
| 2024 | gains and losses) |
Resources Expended |
March 2025 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| - | 6,500 | (5,698) | 802 | ||
| Restricted funds: | |||||
| 4,631 | 24,957 | (17,912) | 11,676 | ||
| Unrestricted funds: | |||||
| 4,631 | 31,457 | (23,610) | 12,478 | ||
| Total Funds | |||||
| Incoming | |||||
| Resources | |||||
| (including | |||||
| other | |||||
| 2023 | gains and losses) |
Resources Expended |
At 31 March 2024 |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| - | - | - | - | ||
| Restricted funds: | |||||
| 10,267 | 23,578 | (29,213) | 4,631 | ||
| Unrestricted funds: | |||||
| 10,267 | 23,578 | (29,213) | 4,631 | ||
| Total Funds |
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Note 10
| Note 10 | ||
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| Analysis of net assets between funds | ||
| Unrestricted Restricted |
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| funds funds Total |
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| 2025 2025 2025 |
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| £ £ £ |
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| 11,676 802 12,478 |
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| Net current assets | ||
| 11,676 802 12,478 |
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Depreciation of Tangible Fixed Assets
| Cost at Cost at Depreciation Net Book |
Cost at Cost at Depreciation Net Book |
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| 1 April 31 March Charge Value |
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| 2024 Additions Disposals 2025 2024/25 2025 |
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| Equipment | - | 5,698 - 5,698 1,140 4,558 |
| - | 5,698 - 5,698 1,140 4,558 |
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