Charity Registration Number : 1171883
## **THE CYBER TRUST**
A CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION (CIO) TRUSTEES’ REPORT
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **CONTENTS**
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
|Legal and Administrative Information|........................................................................................|1|
|---|---|---|
|Trustees' Report|........................................................................................|2|
|Independent Examiner's Report|........................................................................................|3|
|Statement of Financial Activities|........................................................................................|4|
|Balance Sheet|........................................................................................|5|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|........................................................................................|6 - 8|
## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
|**Trustees**|Dr Robert Lawrence Nowill|
|---|---|
||David John Thomson|
||Dr Nina Reeves|
||Zayd Abdullah Dawood|
||Emma Jane Shaw|
||James Maxwell Green|
||Aynsley Damery (to Jan 2026)|
||Dame Janet Trotter (to Apr 2025)|
|**Charity Number**|1171883|
|**Registered Ofce**|Hughenden|
||Western Road|
||CHELTENHAM|
||GL50 3RJ|
|**Chairman**|Dr Robert Lawrence Nowill|
|**Bankers**|Santander Corporate & Commercial Banking|
||Sunderland|
||SR43 4GG|
|**Independent Examiner**|Cecilia Asamoah ACCA MBA|
||235 Tonge Moor Road|
||Bolton|
||BL2 2HR|
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## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **TRUSTEES' REPORT**
## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2026.
In March 2017 The Cyber Trust was created to help those vulnerable become safer online and more aware of how they may become targets for cyber-attacks or manipulation. Initially, we worked in Gloucestershire and undertook face-to-face sessions with pupils in both public and private schools. These sessions were well received and were independently assessed, with positive results.
However, demands for the sessions grew exponentially and the trustees developed an app for Android and Apple (iPhone and iPad) smartphones and tablets. Known as ‘SpeakOut!’, since 2022 the app covers a range of relevant subjects, specifically for pupils transitioning from primary to secondary age. This age range was selected because this point of transition was seen to be a critical time in the development of young people.
The success of the App was picked up by The United Nations (UN), who through the ITU Child Online Protection (COP) team, a specialised agency of The UN, and in concert with us developed their AskMe App from September 2023 based on our ideas.
It is a principle of our work that any resources for schools and young people should be free at the point of delivery. This is because many schools, which should benefit from using such an app, experience difficulties in raising funds for such learning, although it is recognised as essential.
Our approach is to trial ideas with young people in school and youth group settings (including Girlguiding) and has been well received. In fact, many young people have commented that they like our innovative approach and did not have experience of any other such material.
In 2024 we started work on The Family Internet Safety Project, which is highly relevant in the context of The UK Online Safety Act and the use of Smartphones both in and out of school by young people. Our focus is on helping parents and carers, who may not be as IT savvy as the children. Through 2025/26 the project has delivered a number of educational and learning videos on parent/child internet safety apps for use by families, on YouTube. We have also started a research project on the topic with The University of Gloucestershire Psychology Department.
Also in 2024 Cyber Security Challenge UK Ltd (CSCUK) closed, and donated their more valuable resources to The Cyber Trust (residual funds, cybergamesuk.com, Apps, and Lesson Plans). Some former Directors of CSCUK are currently Trustees of The Cyber Trust and in 2025/26 continued to support the donated programmes – in particular cybergamesuk.com
This report was approved by the trustees and signed on its behalf by:
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## **Dr Robert Lawrence Nowill Chair**
## Date : **2** 4 **August 2026**
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## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Cyber Trust
I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2026 which consists of the statement of financial activities, balance sheet and the related notes.
## **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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 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 (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- 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.
## Name: **Cecilia Asamoah ACCA MBA**
## Date: **20 August 2026**
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## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
|**Recommended categories by**
**activity**
**Notes**
**Income and endowments from:**
Donations and legacies
2
Investments
3
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
Raising funds
4
Charitable activities
5
Other
7
**Total**
Net income
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconciliation of funds:**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
26,400
414
**26,814**
2,009
3,165
6,200
**11,374**
15,440
**15,440**
9,072
**24,512**|**Total Funds 2026**
**£**
26,400
414
**26,814**
2,009
3,165
6,200
**11,374**
15,440
**15,440**
9,072
**24,512**|**Total Funds 2025**
**£**
10,195
121|
|---|---|---|---|
||||**10,316**|
||||999
725
-|
||||**1,724**|
||||8,592|
||||**8,592**
480|
||||**9,072**|
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## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
|**Recommended categories by**
**activity**
**Notes**
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
8
**Total current assets**
**Total net assets**
**Funds of the Charity**
Unrestricted funds
9
Restricted funds
9
Endowment funds
9
**Total funds**|**Total Funds 2026**
**£**
24,512
**24,512**
**24,512**
24,512
-
-
**24,512**|**Total Funds 2025**
**£**
9,072
**9,072**|
|---|---|---|
|||**9,072**|
|||9,072
-
-|
|||**9,072**|
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 20 August 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
**Dr Robert Lawrence Nowill Chair**
Date : **20 August 2026**
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## **THE CYBER TRUST**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
## FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Charity for THE CYBER TRUST is a Charitable Incorporated Organization (CIO) in Charity Commission for England and Wales. The registered office is Hughenden, Western Road, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3RJ.
## **1. Accounting Policies**
The principal accounting policies adopted by the Charity, which is a public benefit entity, in the preparation of the accounts are as follows.
## **1.1 Basis of preparation**
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the inclusion of charitable properties and fixed asset investments and investment properties at valuation.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with “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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)” (effective 1 January 2019) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
These accounts are presented in pounds sterling and rounded to the nearest pound.
## **1.2 Going concern**
The Trustees have prepared financial projections, taking into consideration the current economic conditions and have, at the time of approving these accounts, a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts.
## **1.3 Tax reclaims on donations and gifts**
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
## **1.4 Donated services and facilities**
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
## **1.5 Income from charitable activities**
Income from charitable activities is recognised over the period to which the income relates. Concert fees are recognised at the date of the event. Membership fees are recognised over the period of the membership. Rent is recognised over the period to which it relates. Any amounts relating to future periods are deferred.
## **1.6 Expenditure**
Expenditure is recognised when a present legal or constructive obligation exists at the balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and the amount can be estimated reliably. It is inclusive of VAT which cannot be recovered.
Direct costs are those costs which directly attribute to its activities. Wages and salaries are allocated to direct costs based on an estimate of time spent on charitable activities by staff members.
Support costs include staff costs and are those which do not produce a direct output. Staff costs relate to specific activities and this is reflected in the allocation of payroll costs based on the percentage of time spent.
All costs, including governance costs, are allocated between the expenditure categories of the charity on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are charged directly; others are apportioned on an appropriate basis.
Support costs and overheads have been calculated by allocating staff time to the level of involvement in the various activities of the Charity.
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## **1.7 Taxation**
The organisation is a registered charity and has no liability to income tax or corporation tax on its charitable activities during the year.
Value added tax is accounted for on an accruals basis.
## **1.8 Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are those funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes.
## **2. Income from Donations and Legacies**
|**2. Income from Donations and Legacies**|||
|---|---|---|
|**Analysis**
**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
Donation and gifts
26,298
Gift Aid
102
**Total**
**26,400**
**3. Income from Investments**
**Analysis**
**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
Interest income
414
**Total**
**414**
**4. Expenditure on Raising Funds**
**Analysis**
**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
Incurred seeking donations
294
**Total**
**294**
Support Costs
1,715
**2,009**
**5. Expenditure on Charitable Activities**
**Analysis**
**Unrestricted funds**
**£**
Advertising and marketing
1,450
Bank charges
-
**Total**
**1,450**
Support Costs
1,715
**3,165**|**Total funds 2026**
**£**
26,298
102
**26,400**
**Total funds 2026**
**£**
414
**414**
**Total funds 2026**
**£**
294
**294**
1,715
**2,009**
**Total funds 2026**
**£**
1,450
-
**1,450**
1,715
**3,165**|**Total funds 2025**
**£**
10,164
31|
|||**10,195**|
|||**Total funds 2025**
**£**
121|
|||**121**|
|||**Total funds 2025**
**£**
276
**276**
723|
|||**999**|
|||**Total funds 2025**
**£**
-
2
**2**
723|
|||**725**|
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## **6. Support Costs**
|**Analysis**
**Total funds 2026**
**Total funds 2025**
**£**
**£**
**Support Costs**
Printing and stationery
94
-
Web & hosting costs
-
1,394
Subscriptions
-
52
Insurance
116
-
Computer costs
3,220
-
**3,430**
**1,446**
**7. Other Expenditure**
**Analysis**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Total funds 2026**
**£**
**£**
Other Expenditure
6,200
6,200
**Total**
**6,200**
**6,200**
**8. Cash at bank and in hand**
**Analysis**
**Total funds 2026**
**Total funds 2025**
**£**
**£**
Cash at bank and in hand
24,512
9,072
**Total**
**24,512**
**9,072**
**9. Charity funds**
**9.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the CURRENT reporting period**
**Fund names**
**Fund balances**
**brought forward**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Fund balances**
**carried forward**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Total**
**9,072**
**26,814**
**11,374**
**24,512**
**9.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the PREVIOUS reporting period**
**Fund names**
**Fund balances**
**brought forward**
**Income**
**Expenditure**
**Fund balances**
**carried forward**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**Unrestricted funds**
**Total**
**480**
**10,316**
**1,724**
**9,072**||**Total funds 2026**
**£**
94
-
-
116
3,220|**Total funds 2025**
**£**
-
1,394
52
-
-|**Total funds 2025**
**£**
-
1,394
52
-
-|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**3,430**
**1,446**|||
||||**Total funds 2026**
**£**
6,200||
||||**6,200**||
||||**Total funds 2025**
**£**
9,072||
||||**9,072**||
|||||**9,072**|
## **10. Additional Disclosures**
## **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves.**
The charity has a small surplus fund. We are organising fundraising appeals and actively encouraging trustees to seek donations to raise the profile of the charity and continue its objectives. We are also in discussions in connection with corporate sponsorship.
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