ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION (A CHARITABLE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| Reference and Administrative Information | 3 |
| Chair’s Report | 4 |
| Acknowledgement | 5 |
| Directors’ / Charity Trustees’ Report | 6-7 |
| Independent Examiner’s Report | 8 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11-15 |
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
COMPANY NAME: ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION OTHER WORKING NAME: ASKI COMPANY NUMBER: 08324877 CHARITY NUMBER: 1171343 DIRECTORS/TRUSTEES: MICHELLE FORD TAJEDA KELLY RIENNE CORBETT CHAIRMAN: M FORD CEO J JEFFERS REGISTERED OFFICE: 299 London Road Croydon CR0 3PA BANKERS: SANTANDER INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S: Maroof Adeoye (MBA, DChA, FCIE, MInstF) Registered Charity Independent Examiner Accman & Co Accountants 30 Union Road, Croydon CR0 2XU
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION CHAIR’S & CEO’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
CHAIR’S REPORT
Dear Board of Trustees, Volunteers, and Funders,
I am delighted to present the annual Chair's Report on behalf of our non-profit organization dedicated to serving older individuals in our community. This report reflects our significant achievements, the challenges we've navigated, and our aspirations as we work to enhance the lives of older adults.
Over the past year, our organization has successfully delivered a diverse array of services tailored to the needs of older people. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of our staff and volunteers, we have ensured that our offerings are accessible, inclusive, and of the highest quality. From health and wellness programs to social and recreational activities, we have positively impacted on the lives of those we serve, exemplifying the meaningful work we undertake.
It is worth noting the increasing demand for our services. As the population of older individuals continues to grow, so too does the need for support and assistance. We have observed a steady rise in the number of individuals seeking our services, underscoring the vital role our organization plays in the community. In addition to our work in Croydon We are now delivering services in Lewisham and Southwark.
In response to this growing demand, our committed team has been actively engaged in various fundraising initiatives. We have organized successful events, reached out to potential donors, and explored grant opportunities. While fundraising presents its challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to securing the resources necessary to continue providing our essential services.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our Board of Trustees. Your guidance, expertise, and unwavering support have been crucial to our organization's growth and success. Your dedication to our mission inspires us to reach new heights and make a lasting impact on the lives of older individuals.
Additionally, I want to express our sincere appreciation for our dedicated volunteers. Your selfless contributions of time, skills, and compassion have profoundly affected the older individuals we serve. Your commitment and enthusiasm are invaluable, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. ASKI was awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary service which is a huge honour.
I also wish to acknowledge our funders. Your support and belief in our mission have empowered us to continue delivering vital services to older people in our community. We are thankful for your partnership and trust in our organization, as your contributions have left a lasting impact on many lives.
Looking ahead, we remain resolute in our commitment to serving older individuals with compassion, dignity, and respect. We will continue to adapt and innovate to meet the evolving needs of this demographic and diligently secure resources to expand our services. We are excited to extend our outreach through The Place, creating more opportunities for older adults to engage in dance classes and collaborative creative works.
Furthermore, we are committed to refining our business plan and fundraising strategy to ensure we are well-prepared to meet the growing challenges of service demand.
In conclusion, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each of you for your dedication, support, and commitment to our organization. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones. Your support is integral to our success, and I am confident that, through our collective efforts, we will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of older people in our community.
Sincerely,
Michelle Ford Chair of the Board 30 December 2025
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The continuation of ASKI would not be possible without the generous help of our funders and everyone connected with us. ASKI would like to thank the following funders for their generosity and continued support over the past 12 months:
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Arnold Clark Autom
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BBC Children In Need
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City of London
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Clarion Futures
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Community Action Sutton
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Crowdfunder UK
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Croydon Council
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Ealing and Hounslow CVS
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Exercise Movement
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Garfield Weston
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GLA Build STG - Rocket Science UK
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GLA Sport Unites
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Groundwork UK
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KFC Foundation
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Kickstart from SCC
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L&Q Place Makers
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LBS Creditors
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Local Giving
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London Community
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London Learning Centre LLC
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London Sport
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London Youth
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Lottery Fund
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Mercers’ Company
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People's Health Trust
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PWC Foundation
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RUKBA/Independent Age
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Southwark Charities
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Sport Unites
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The Church Urban
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The Health Forum
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The Kings Fund
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Thomas Wall Grants
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Trust for London
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Youth Isolation
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION DIRECTORS’/CHARITY TRUSTEES’ REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Directors presents its report with the unaudited financial statements of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10 December 2012 and registered as a charity on 27 January 2017. The company was established under a memorandum of association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its articles of association with resolution of alteration on 5 December 2016. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10.
Recruitment and Appointment of Directors
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the charitable company may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willing to act to be a director; and determine the rotation in which any additional directors are to retire. All members of the Directors give their time voluntarily and receive no benefits from the charitable company. Any expenses reclaimed from the charity are set out in note 12 to the accounts.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Our charity’s purposes as set out in the objects contained in the company’s memorandum of association are:
a. To relieve poverty among people living in in Surrey and the surrounding areas by providing education, training, information, advice and support.
b. To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting to integrate into society.
For this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or part of society, as a result of being a member of a socially and economically deprived community.
Our main activities the provision of education, training, healthcare projects to relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantages.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Through our various activities as detailed above, ASKI was able to achieve the following:
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resolving issues surrounding many disadvantages and difficulties arising from, or which cause, the
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lack of financial or material resources;
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provides solutions to problems that is giving rise to poverty and preventing it from happening, such as
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poor health and nutrition, and low achievement in education and other areas of human development;
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direct public benefits in the area of reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour due to reduction in
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poverty;
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enable individuals to generate a sustainable income, be self-sufficient and bring the quality of life of
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the beneficiaries to a reasonable standard;
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alleviating social conditions that can lead to, or can be caused by poverty
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FINANCIAL REVIEWS
Against the backdrop of limited resources and insecurities over funding, the company, with the support of grant funders, donors, directors and volunteers, was able to minimize its net unrestricted funds to £5,827 surplus (2024: £73) and with its aid of sound financial management, the charitable company was able to cope without affecting its services and existence for the foreseeable future.
Policy on Reserves
The charity operates on a Full Cost Recovery basis , ensuring that all costs of delivering its charitable activities are fully funded through grants. The trustees therefore do not seek to accumulate large reserves and consider it appropriate to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of core operating expenditure (around £15,000 ). This level of reserves provides sufficient short-term financial resilience and cash-flow stability. Holding excessive reserves would not be consistent with the charity’s not-for-profit ethos or the intended use of grant funding. Any surplus funds which are not likely to be needed to pay for activities will be placed on deposit to earn interest. This Policy will be reviewed every other year, at minimum, or sooner if warranted by internal or external events or changes.
ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
The directors are responsible for preparing the directors Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom General Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company as at the balance sheet date and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable company, for the financial period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable United Kingdom Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
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prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.
The Directors are responsible for:
• keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and
- safeguarding the assets of the company and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part XV of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the Directors on 30 December 2025, and signed on their behalf by:
aA Tajeda Kelly Director
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
To the trustees/directors of ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION
I report to the charity trustees/directors on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.
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 Trust’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 Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts 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 in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Maroof Adeoye MBA DChA FCIE MInstF Registered Charity Independent Examiner Accman & Co Accountants Maroof Suite, 30 Union Road Croydon, Surrey. CR0 2XU
Date: 30 December 2025
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Including Income & Expenditure Account) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Unrestricted Funds Note £ Incoming resources from charitable activities Voluntary income 2 - Other incoming resources 3 137576 Total incoming resources 137576 Resources expended Costs of generating voluntary income - Charitable activities 4 129899 Governance 5 1850 Total resources expended 131749 Net incoming/(outgoing) resources 5827 Total funds brought forward 13407 Total funds carried forward 11 19234 |
Restricted Funds £ 111298 0 111298 0 112375 0 112375 (1077) 1077 - |
2025 Total Funds £ 111298 137576 248874 - 242274 1850 244124 4750 14484 19234 |
2024 Total Funds £ 175188 112208 |
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| 287396 | |||
| 0 285634 1650 |
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| 287284 | |||
| 112 14372 |
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| 14484 |
All incoming resources are derived from continuing operations. The charitable company has no other gains or losses other than those recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
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| Note | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | |||||
| Tangible assets | 6 | 4839 | 6452 | ||
| Investments (unlisted) | 0 | 0 | |||
| 4839 | 6452 | ||||
| Current assets | |||||
| Debtors | 7 | 16183 | 4050 | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 8 | 62 | 9672 | ||
| total current assets | 16245 | 13722 | |||
| Current Liabilities | |||||
| Creditors: | |||||
| amounts falling due within one year | 9 | 1850 | 5690 | ||
| Net current assets | 14395 | 8032 | |||
| Total Net Assets | 19234 | 14484 | |||
| The funds of the charity | |||||
| Unrestricted income funds | 10 | 19234 | 13407 | ||
| Restricted income funds | 10 | 0 | 1077 | ||
| Total funds | 11 | 19234 | 14484 |
For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Director's responsibilities;
• The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts 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 accounts
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies’ subject to the small Companies regime.
This report was approved by the director on 30 December 2025, and signed on their behalf by:
— Tajeda Kelly Director
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ADVICE SUPPORT KNOWLEDGE INFORMATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. Principal accounting policies
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the company’s financial statements.
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with: Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2005 – Second Edition May 2008) and Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE) (Effective April 2008); the Charities Act 2011 and Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008; the Companies Act 2006.
Incoming resources
All material incoming resources have been included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the company is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT that cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:
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Costs of generating funds comprise the costs associated with attracting voluntary income.
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Fundraising trading costs comprise costs of trading activities which are specifically to raise income for the charity.
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Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the company in the delivery of its activities for its
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beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. • Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the company.
Taxation
The company is exempt from Corporation Tax on its charitable activities
Funds accounting
Incoming resources that may be applied for charity's purposes are treated as unrestricted' incoming resources and are credited to theunrestricted funds'. Where a donation or grant is required to be used for a specified purpose, the amount concerned is treated as a restricted' incoming resources and is credited to the appropriaterestricted fund'.
Fixed assets and depreciation
All tangible fixed assets are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. Equipment is written down using reducing balance method of depreciation over their estimated useful economic lives.
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2. Incoming resources from charitable activities – Voluntary income
| BBC Children In Need City of London Clarion Futures Community Action Sutton Crowdfunder UK - Main Grant Croydon Council AP Exercise Movement KFC Foundation L&Q Place Makers London Community London Learning Centre LLC London Youth Lottery Fund Mercers Trustee People's Health PWC Foundation Southwark Charities |
2025 Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds £ £ £ - - - - 2389 2389 - - - 66109 66109 - - - - 2100 2100 - - - - - - - 4200 4200 - - - 20000 20000 - - - 10000 10000 6500 6500 - 0 0 111298 111298 |
2024 Total Funds £ 19197 2389 46559 11127 1535 100 2274 26927 1000 9380 8905 20000 5296 20500 |
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| 175188 |
3. Other Incoming Resources
| Unrestricted Funds £ Appeals and donation 0 Fees and supplies - Training 2237 Membership Fees 6551 Project/Events Income 115763 Other income 13026 137576 |
2025 Restricted Total Funds Funds £ £ - 2237 6551 115763 - 13026 |
2024 Total Funds £ 7389 9049 8302 83745 3723 |
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| 0 137576 |
112208 |
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4. Resources Expended – Charitable Activities Resources Expended – Charitable Activities
| Training Consultancy incl advertisements Professional Fees-Legal&Prof Telephone/Fax/WebDial Travel-Motor expenses Bank Charges Refreshment Admin costs Rent/Venue Hire Volunteers Expenses Employment Costs Project/Activities & Materials IT Costs Insurance Depreciation Other costs - Fundraising |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 2983 22486 13900 28142 2955 13642 83 464 45815 5930 7830 59019 4095 30870 1979 0 1613 468 - 129899 112375 |
2025 Total Funds £ 25469 13900 28142 2955 13642 83 464 45815 5930 66849 34965 1979 0 1613 468 0 |
2024 Total Funds £ 29218 2193 0 2256 20477 90 15239 21378 9828 128259 47513 2311 2724 2151 1997 0 |
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| 242274 | 285634 |
5. Resources Expended – Governance
| Unrestricted Funds £ Accountancy 1850 Other professional fees 0 1850 |
2025 Restricted Total Funds Funds £ £ 0 1850 0 - |
2024 Total Funds £ 1650 0 |
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| 0 1850 |
1650 |
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6. Tangible Fixed Assets
| Plant & Office Motor Machinery Equipment Vehicles Cost £ £ £ At 1 April 2024 - - 20,394 Additions - - - Disposals - - - Revaluations - - - Transfers - - - At 31 March 2025 - - 20,394 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 - - 13,942 Charge for year 1,613 Disposals - - - Other adjustments - - - At 31 March 2025 - - 15,555 Net book value At 31 March 2025 - - 4,839 At 31 July 2024 - - 6,452 7. Debtors Rent - Refundable Deposit Other debtors - Accruals 8. Cash at bank and in hand Santander account Cash in hand 9. Creditors Creditors - Funds Accrued Accountancy Other creditors - Accruals |
2025 Total £ 20,394 - - - - 20,394 13,942 1,613 - - 15,555 4,839 6,452 2025 £ 4050 12133 16183 2025 £ 62 0 62 2025 £ 4040 1850 0 5890 |
2024 Total £ 20,394 - - - - 20394 11,791 2,151 - - 13942 6452 8603 2024 £ 4050 0 |
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| 4050 | ||||
| 2024 £ 7172 2500 9672 2024 £ 4040 1650 0 |
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| 5690 |
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10. Movements in funds
| Unrestricted funds Charity's fund Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted funds Grants: Clarion Futures Main Grant KFC Foundation London Youth Lottery Fund Mercers Trustee PWC Foundation Southwark Charities Total Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Opening balance £ 13,407 13,407 - - - - 624 453 - - 1,077 14,484 |
Incoming resources £ 137,576 137,576 2,389 66,109 2,100 4,200 20,000 10,000 6,500 111,298 248,874 |
(Resources expended) £ 131,749 131,749 2,389 66,109 2,100 4,200 624 20,453 10,000 6,500 112,375 244,124 |
Transfers £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
Closing balance £ 19,234 |
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| 19,234 |
11. Analysis of net assets by fund
| Cash at bank and in hand Other net assets (liabilities) |
Unrestricted Restricted funds funds £ £ 0 0 62 0 19172 19234 - |
2025 2024 Total Total funds funds £ £ 0 0 62 9672 19172 4812 19234 14484 |
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12. Trustee Remuneration & Related Party Transactions
No member of the directors received any remuneration during the year. No Trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or transaction entered by the charity during the year.
13. Taxation
As a charity, Advice Support Knowledge Information (ASKI), is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or s256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the Charity.
14. Control
The ultimate controlling parties are the directors as listed in the information and page.
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