Charity number: 1173838
Chiltem Samaritans
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025

Chiltem Samaritans
Contents Page
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examine¢s Report to the Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities
Statement of Financial Position
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Chiltem Samaritans
Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statsments for 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 the Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Chiltem Samaritans is an affiliate of Samaritans (Charity Number 219432) and an independent charity registered with the Charity
Comrnission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritans of the Chiltems in April 1969 and
was registered a5 CIO-ASsoc￿ati0n under the current name in July 2017.
Objectives and aims
The charitable objectives are to enable pefSons in Amersham, High Wycombe and the Su￿ound1ng areas as well as elsewhere who are
experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those who may be at risk of suicide, lo receive confidential emotional support at
any lime of 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, suiadal behaviour and the value of expressing feelings which may othemise lead to suicide or
impaired emolional health. and to collaborate with and support Samaritans Central Charity and its affiliated branches on fulfilling these
objects.
These are currently deliver8d by 123 Listening Volunteers and 12 Support Volunteers who provide emotional support by telephone, by
e-mail, and by online chat, from premises in Amersham. The volunteers also provide emotional support outside the branch including to
local Schools and at railway stats'ons in the area.
The Trustees have agreed a vision and set of actions for Chiltem Samaritans.. To achieve Samaritans, vision of fewer people dwng by
suicide we will support our callers on all channels. grow sustainably, engage wilh our local community and nurture a strong branch
culture. Complete the branch move to new, larger premises. Plan and implement a stralegy for increasing volunteer numbers
covering.. recruitment. rots shape, volunteer retention. training and day leader resourcing. Develop an outreach strategy which delivers
the best impact possible for the resources we have and engages with the local community. Plan for using legacies to deliver outcomes
for Samaritans centrally and the branch. Conduct a feasibility study into setting up a satellite branch in Aylesbury or High Wycombe.
Statement on public benefit
The trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefiL including the guidance 'public benefit.. running a
charity (PB21'.
Chiltem Samaritans exists to achieve Samaritans, vision of fewer people dying by suicide. We do this by providing emotional support to
anyone in distTrss, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide. Our services are available to people of all backgrounds, ages, and walk5 of
Through our telephone helpline, e-mail support, online chat. we aim to reduce feelings of isolation and despair. By offering
non-judgmental listening ear, we aim to help people to explore their feelings and. if appropriate, seek solutions in their own time. In
202412025 our Listening Volunteers spent 6,809 hours providing emotional support to callers.
We also work to increase public awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by engaging with local schools, workplaces,
and community groups. This includes secondary schools. railway stations including providing post-vention support where there has
been a suicide
local groups who support those who may be struggling with their mental health, and participating in the
Buckinghamshire Multi-Agency Suicide Prevention Group. We also provide training and support to the Samaritans Listener scheme at
HMP Aylesbury.
Chiltem Samaritans provides support lo children and adults with safeguarding procedures in place for children (under 181 and
vulnerable adults. Our Listening Volunteers are provided with extensive training io deliver our services and this is reinforced with
ongoing mentoring and continuous development. Our system of shift leaders ensures that our Listening Volunteers are always
supported in their duties and have a space to download their experiences from their duties.
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Report of the Trustees Continued
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Significant activities
Outreach= We have been able to make significant advances in our Outreach team and activities:_
Developed an Outreach strategy which has been approved by the Branch Leadership team
Increased the number of school talks from 2 to 6, reaching alrnost 1,(NJO 6th form pupils
Increased the number of trained school presenter5 from 3 to 7
Increased the number of Outreach trained volunteers from 25 to 36
Run workshops at a wide range of establishments. including for teachers at a SEN school, staff at Druglink, the Dove Café,
the MOD and Re-engage who support old and lonely people
Run stands at mental health awareness events
Helped set up and run a workshop tr) help professionals to ream from the experiences of people bereaved by suicide who had
not always had the support they needed.
We visited Aylesbury. Beaconsfield, Great Missenden and High Wycombe ststions on Brew Monday in January, with ￿ members of
the public taking the trouble to contact Samaritans Head Office with very positive and comp5imentary remarks about the impact it had
had on them. We were also at Tesco Amersham and Helen 1364 had a stand at her MOD workplace. We had a stand at Tesco on
Worfd Suicide Prevention Day, and visrted Berkhamsted and High Wycombe stations in support of the Small Talk Saves Lives
campaign.
Prisons.. Our local prison in Aylesbury has now become a Category C training prison. Aprisonult of this change. we receive Listeners
trained in other prisons, 8.g. Belmarsh, Gartree, Long Lartin, who have bolstered our Listener numbers as our own men have
progressed to Category D prisons e.g. Springhill and Ford. This has enabled us to keep a good supply of trained Listeners able to
support those in need.
Our Regional Prison Support Officer, who looks after ten prisons in Samaritan's southem region, has been on hand to support all the
branch prison teams by email and telephone and has visited all the prisons during the last 12 months, including ihose on the Isle of
Wight and the Channel Islands.
Fundraising: The 2025 Cycling Sportive welcomed over 400 rider5 and it was, as usual, thoroughly enjoyed by all the participants.
We raised more than £19.000. Some riders raised sponsorship money. including one small group whose efforts were generously match
funded by The Economist..
The 100 Club continues to make a healthly contribulion to funds. We are grateful to Judy 1121 who organises regular fundraising
activities including quizzes and seasonal raffles. These are always well supported by our volunteers.
In future, we need to look for other ways to fund our running costs and hopefvlly a gig planned for late September 2025 will generate
some new ideas.
We'd like to express our thanks to all those who have contributed to Chiltern Samaritans during the past 12 months.
Businessesloryanisations." The Entertainer, SHJ Medical Gas Specialists, O'shea Builders. The Economist, Lock 67.
In addition, we give our special thanks to the numerous individual donors, and those who have given a donation.
Reserves
Reserves Policy: Total reserves at the year end were £2.153.237, all of which were unrestricted. The reserves policy of Chiltem
Samaritans aims to ensure the charity remains financially stable and can continue to achieve its objectives even in times of uncertainty
or unexpected financial pressures. ReseNes are maintained to= Provide a financial cushion to protect against unforeseen costs or
losses of income. Ensure the charity can meet its commitments and continue operations in the short tem if income fluctuates.
Support planned future activities. projects, or investment needs. ReseNes are that part of the charity'5 unrestricted funds that are freely
available for its general purposes. This excludes.. Restricted funds.. Funds fftceived for specific purposes, which must be spent in
accordance with donor intentions. Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees for a specific purpose. Fixed assets-.
Tangible or intangible assets are used for operational purposes.
Financial Contribution to Samaritans Central Charity. As an Affiliate Branch of Samaritans Central Charity, Chiltem Samaritans is
required to pay an annual conlribution to support the provision of Samaritans services. This year the accounts include provision to be
paid to the Central Charity in the sum of £244,551.
Going concern
No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to continue as 8 going concern for the foreseeable future. Our cashflow
forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concem. The trustees have no a￿a$ of concem.
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Report of the Trustees Continued
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
Chiltem Samaritans is an affiliate of Samaritans {Charity Number 2194321 and an independent charity registered with the Charity
Commission. Chiltern Samaritans was founded in 1967. The branch was registered as the Samaritans of the Chiltems in April 1969 and
was registered as CIO-Association under the current name in July 2017.
The Trustees are all unpaid. Our values guide the Charity's decision-making and place the well-being of our volunteers and our callers
first. The Tnjstees operate in line with the Branch Constitution and the Operattng Agreement with Samaritans Central Charity ISCCI-
Trustee Induction and Training: Once a trustee is elected by Ihe branch membership, they are required to complete a comprehensive
induction process. This is overseen by the Branch Govemance Offi￿r, and follows the guidance provided by Samaritans Central
Charity (SCC}. 1. Completion of a Declaration of Interests fom which is added to the Chiltem Samafitans Trustees, Register of
Interests. 2. Provision of their personal details to the Governance Officer who updates the Branch entry on the Charity Commission
website. 3. They complete the Tnjstee online training provided by SCC. 4. They are provided with several essential documents
which they musl confim they have read. S. Trustee role description which oudines their duties. 6. The Essential Trustee (from the
Charity Commission). 7. Chiltem Branch Code of Conduct for Trustees. 8. Chiltem Branch Conflict of Inte￿st Policy. 9. Financial
Controls. 10. Most recent Annual Report and Accounts. 11. Branch Constitution. 12. Branch Operab'ng Agreement. 13. Branch
Risk Register. 14. Data Protection Policy.
They must ensure they are up to date in the online safeguarding training provided by SCC. (This is especially ifflportant if a trustee is
not a listening volunteer. Tnjstees who are Listening Volunteers will have already completed this as it is mandatory for them.)
They are also encouraged lo read minutes of the most recent Trustees, meetings, and access the Govemance section of our database
on 3Rings which contsins all relevant branch govemance policies.
They are provided with links to the relevant web pages of the Charity Commission.
The Board of Trustees= The Board administers the Charity and fulfils the Trustees. legal duty by ensuring that funds are spent in
accordance with the objects of the Charity. The board meets at least four limes 8 year and is responsible for approving strategic plans,
the annual budget and the Trustees, report. The annual accounts are approved at the Annual General Meeting.
At each meeting the Trnstees receive reports on financial results and activity levels, and the prcgress made against the annual budget
to ensure that they can exercise their fiduciary responsibilities. The Trustees are encouraged to attend relevant training courses where
appropriate.
Leadership Structure.. The operational activities of Chiltem Samaritans are rnanaged by a volunteer leadership team led by the Branch
Director who is also Chair of the Trustees. The leadership team comprises the following roles.. recruitment of new Samaritans. training
of new Samaritans, management of a team of shift leaders who support the volunteers on duty, service delivery and management of
the volunteering rota. volunteer care, fundraising and outreach. The Treasurer is also a member of the leadership team.
Branch Directors are appointed for a three-year temi. Amanda Weaver has been the Branch Director since December 2023.
Objeclives and Activities.. In line with our objectives. Chiltem Samaritans provides emotional support by telephone, e-mail, online chat
to callers experiencing distress and despair. The branch is open 7 days a week from 07.00 am 03.30 arn. There are also occasional
shifts to cover the hours be￿en 03.30 and 07.00. There are a minimum of volunteers per shift with occasional duties having
three or four volunteer5.
Strategic Update= During 2024125 Chiltem Samaritans sold its premises at 149 Station Road, Amersham and, following period in
temporary rented accommodation. moved to 152 Stab'on Road. Amersham in March 2025. This has been made possible by several
generous legacies. The new premises are larger and the Branch is looking to grow its volunteering base and will deliver three training
course a year of up to 12 trainees on each course. The move lo new premises will also be used to strengthen the Branch's interaction
with the local community.
The Branch supports Outreach in the community including schools and railway stations. It a150 SUPPOrts a Listener programme in HMP
Aylesbury.
The essential role of the volunteers.. The activities of Chiltem Samaritsns a￿ totally delivered by volunteefs. Our Listening Volunteers
commit lo spending 2-2.75 hours a week on shift supporb'ng our callers. Many volunteers, Listening and Support, also contribute
considerable additional ts'me to roles including branch leadership. govemance, and technical and
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Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
maintenance support.
The charity does not employ the services of a professional fvndrai5er and is, Iherefore, not registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
No complaints have been raised during the year.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity
Charity reg4stration nufflber
Principal address
Chiltem Samaritans
1173838
152 Station Road
Amersharn
Bucks
HP6 5DW
Trustees
The trustees and officers seNing during the year and since the year end were as follows:
A L Weaver
(Appointed: 26 June 2021)
SRWeir
(Appointed.. 28 September 2024)
A Middlebrook
(Appointed.. 28 September 2024)
W K Bradford
(Appointed= 17 July 2020)
R C Davi5
{Appointed- 17 July 2020)
L D E Rawlinson
(Appointed: 10 October 2019)
P A Cooper
(Appointed.. 10 July 20181
Secretary
M Roach
Independent examiner
Fergal Davem FCA
Hardy House
Northbridge House
Berkhamsted
Herts
HP4 1EF
Bankers
CAF Bank Online
25 Kings Hill Avenue
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4TA
Solicitors
Taylor Walton
2844 Alma Street
Luton
LU12PL
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Report of the Trustees Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Approved by the 8oard of Trustees and signed on its behalf by
27 September 2025
ALWeav.et..........................................................
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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
For the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responslbilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act
2011 {Ihe 2011 Act'l.
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my
examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{bl of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000. your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act.
I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examinatson by virtue of my membership of Institute of Charte￿d Accountants in England
and Wales. which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attents'on in connection with the examination giving me
cause to believe that in any materlal respect..
. accounting ￿CordS were not kept in respect of the Chartty as required by section 130 ofthe 2011 Act: or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records- or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any ￿qUirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concems 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.
F8rgal Dave
Hardy Ho
Northbridge House
Berkhamsled
Herts
HP4 1EF
27 September 2025
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Notes
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Incorne and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Total
645,758
645.758
1,073,437
1.073,437
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
(6,965)
{343,374)
(350,339)
17,605)
1264,534)
{272,139)
Total
Net gainsl{lossesl on investments
Other recognlsed gainsllosses
Net movomont in funds
660
296,079
801,298
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Transfer from revaluation reserve
1,018,081
839,077
216,783
Total funds carried forward
2,153,237
1,018.081
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Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 March 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Investments
10
1,398,864
61,347
1,460.211
850,000
60,687
910,687
11112
Current assets
Debtors
13
5,366
935,456
940.822
1,950
1.036.015
1.037,965
{91,4941
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors". amounts falling due within on• year
14
1247,7961
Net current assets
693,026
2.153,237
946,471
1,857,158
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets
2,153,237
1,857,158
The funds of the charity
Unreslricled income funds
Revaluation reserve
2.153.237
1,018.081
839,077
1,857,158
Total funds
2,153,237
The financi81 statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by-.
A L Weaver
Trustee
27 September 2025
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 March 2025
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included al
market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) Accounting and
Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Ihe
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 (effective 1 January 2019),, Financial
Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporbng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Charities
Act2011.
Chillem Samaritans meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at
historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Going concern
No material uncertainties exist about the ability of the Charity to continue as a going concem for the foreseeable future. Our
cashflow forecasts and budgets do not suggest that there is any reason for concern. The trustees have no areas of concern.
Statement of cash flows
The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow ststement in the financial
statements on the grounds that the charity is small.
Funds
General funds are unrestricted fijnd 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.
Designated funds would comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with spectfic restrictions imposed by donors or which have been
raised by the Charity for particular purpose.
Incoming resources
Whilst all income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and
the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
For legacies, entitlement is taken as the eartier of the date on which either.. the company is aware that probate has been granted,
the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) to the Chartiy that distribution wll be made, or
when a distribution is received from the estate. Receipl of a legacy, in whole or in part, is only considered probable when the
amount can be measured feliably and the Charity has been notified of the executo￿S intention to make a distribution. Where
legacies have been notified to the Charity, or the Charity is aware of the granting of probate, and the criteria for income recognition
have not been met. then the legacy is treated as a contingent asset and disclosed if material.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third paty, it is probable
that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measure reliably.
Taxation
The Charity is not liable to corporation tax on its charitable income or capital gains by virtue of its charitable status.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are ststed at cost or valuation less depreaalion and any provision for impaiment.
Depreciation is provided al rates calculaled to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets. less their estimated residual value. over
their expected useful lives on the following basis..
Land and Buildings
Plant and Machinery
Improvement to Propety
2 / (on buildings) Straight line
20% Straight line
10 % Straight line
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any Irad discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the
amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
Liabilities and Provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of past event, it is probable that a
transfer of economic benefit will be required in setuement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities
are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced
payments for goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the
obligation.
2. Income from donations and legacies
2025
2024
Unrestricted funds
Donations received
71,997
573,761
65,638
1,007,799
Legacies received
645,758
1.073,437
3. Expenditure on g•nerating donations and legacies
2025
2024
Unrestricted funds
Donalions
6,965
7,605
6,965
7,605
4. Transfers between funds
During the year £839,077 was transferred from the revaluation reseNe to the untrestricted income fund as it represents the realised
profit on the disposal of 149 Station Road, Amersham, HP6 5DJ on 30 September 2024.
5. Analysis of support costs
2025
2024
Govemance costs
8,101
1,800
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
6. Net incomellexpenditure) for the year
This is stated after chargingllcreditingl:
2025
2024
Depreciation of owned fixed assets
Accountancy fees
46,599
1,850
1,800
7. Staff costs and emoluments
The Charity does not employ staff and relies on the goodwill of volunteers.
2025
2024
Number of Trustees in the year
8. Trustee remuneration and related party transactions
During the year no trustee received remuneration nor entsred in to related paty transactions with the Charity.
9. Comparative forthe Statement of Financial Activities
The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unreslricted funds.
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
10. Tanglble fixed assets
Land and
Buildings
Plant and Improvement
Machinery
to Property
Cost or valuation
Total
At 01 April 2024
Additions
860,$63
1,108,106
(860,563)
1,108.106
860,563
1,445,462
(860,563)
1,445,462
17,001
320,355
Disp05als
At 31 March 2025
320,355
Depreciation
At 01 April 2024
10.563
10.563
Disposals
Charge for year
At 31 March 2025
Net book values
110,563)
11,162
11,162
{10,563)
46,598
3,400
3,400
32,036
32.036
At 31 March 2025
1,096,944
13,601
288,319
1,398.864
At 31 March 2024
850,000
850.000
The cost ofthe land is assumed to be £550,000 of the total cost of £1,108,106.
Investments
11. Analysis of movement of commercial investments
Listed
Investrnents
Market value at 01 April
2024
60,687
Net gainl{105s} on
revaluation
660
Market value al 31
March 2025
61.347
12. Analysis of investments between funds as at year ended 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted funds
Listed investments
61,347
60,687
61.347
60,687
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
13. Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts due within one year:
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors
4,466
900
1,950
14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other creditors
245,946
1,850
86,779
4.715
Accruals and deferred income
247,796
91,494
15. Movernent in funds
Purpose of unrestricted Funds
General
The purpose of the fund is to fulfill the objects of the Charity.
General funds are unrestricted fund which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherdnce of the general
objeclives of Ihe Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.
16. Analysis of net assets between funds
Tangible Inveslrnonts Net current Net Assets
fixod assets
assets I
{liabilities)
Unrestricted funds
General
General
1,398,864
61.347
693,026
2,153,237
1,398,864
61,347
693.026
2.153,237
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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued
For the year ended 31 March 2025
Previous year
Tangible Investments
fixfjd assets
Net current Nat Assets
assets I
(liabilities)
Unrestricted funds
General
General
850,000
60,687
946,471
1.857.158
850,000
1,857,158
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