REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1174600
Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
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Pembroke Briggs Chartered Accountants Beacon House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9DZ
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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 7 |
| Balance Sheet | 8 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 9 |
| Notes to the Cash Flow Statement | 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 to 17 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 18 |
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 June 2025.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The trustees have carefully considered the Public Benefit Guidance issued by the Charity Commission and we are satisfied that the charity meets these requirements both in its objects and by furtherance of those objectives in the day to day undertaking of its charitable activities.
Significant activities
The trustees follow with interest the activities and progress of those organisations which have been provided with funding by the charity. During the year under review the trustees received around 22 applications for grants from UK registered charities and individuals.
The trustees were satisfied in all cases that the grants made provided a suitable public benefit in accordance with the objects of the charity.
The charity's objectives are to make grants for charitable purposes to other charities and individuals. These wide ranging objectives enable the charity to make grants to a similarly wide range or recipient charitable organisations throughout the UK. The grants made by the trustees are generally unrestricted.
During the year under review grants were made to charities concerned with mental health, education, health and poverty and others generally vulnerable in society
The charity's costs are modest, comprising general administration and accountancy services.
Grant Making
The charity receives applications for funding from other charities and individuals which are discussed at the meetings of trustees. The trustees agree the amount of income available for distribution and on the individual amounts of grants to be paid to successful applicant organisations.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Lapland Christmas Giving
Through our grant of £4,383, we were able to give eight families facing immense challenges including terminal illness, disabilities, vulnerability, and poverty a truly magical, once-in-a-lifetime experience at Lapland UK. The joy, wonder, and precious memories created were unforgettable, giving these families moments of happiness and connection that would have otherwise been impossible. The feedback we received was overwhelming, with parents describing the experience as life-affirming and deeply moving. The impact of this gift goes far beyond the trip itself, leaving lasting memories and hope for the future. We are delighted to announce that we will be repeating this initiative in 2026, continuing to bring joy and magic to more families in need.
James
Through a grant of £4,900, The Eight Foundation was able to provide life-changing equipment for James, who lives with cerebral palsy. We purchased a specially adapted bike, giving James the ability to stay active, keep fit, and improve his overall health benefits that have a profound impact on his condition and quality of life. Seeing James on this bike, smiling and enjoying the independence it brings, has been truly inspiring. This support has not only enhanced his physical wellbeing but has also opened up new opportunities for confidence, freedom, and joy a transformative gift that will positively affect James every day. We are proud to have been able to support James in this way, and we are deeply privileged to be part of Jame's journey.
Ben
After seeing the incredible difference support can make, The Eight Foundation was introduced to Ben, and we were thrilled to fund a year of private speech therapy for him at a cost of £3240. This support has been truly life-changing, enabling Ben to find his voice, communicate confidently, and gain independence with his family and peers. The progress he has made has not only opened up new opportunities for learning and social connection but has also brought joy, confidence, and a renewed sense of self to Ben and those around him. Witnessing the positive impact of this support has been inspiring a powerful reminder of how targeted, compassionate intervention can transform a life.
GDPR
In order to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) we continue to revise our general privacy policy to cover the personal information of subscribers, we have also introduced a new social media policy to protect those who we support. Both of these policies are available on our website.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Fundraising
We have had huge success with donations and grants from:
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Staff of Eight Wealth Management via payroll monthly giving
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Fundraising matching
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Collection boxes
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Auctions/Raffles
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Fundraising events
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Donations
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Easy Fundraising
In pursuit of securing future income the Foundation are continuing to look at developing relationships with cooperation's for sponsorship and to act as patrons.
We will continue to host an annual fundraising ball and Golf Day.
We will continue to review our policies and procedures to support the successful operation of the Foundations activities.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
During the period to 30 June 2025 the Foundation raised income of £143,135 (2024: £183,539) and incurred total expenses of £154,076 (2024: £166,932) as detailed on page 12 and 13 of the report. At 30 June 2025 the Foundation had reserves of £29,212 (2024: £40,153).
Risk Policy
The charity's trustees have given consideration to the major risks to which the charity is exposed and have satisfied themselves that systems and procedures have been established in order to manage these risks. The trustees keep risk levels and controls under review on a bi-annual basis.
Reserves policy
The trustees have approved a reserve policy to ensure that the charity has, at all times, adequate reserves to meet its liabilities to comply with legislative and accounting requirements. The policy also requires that the trustees can identify and make provisions for future expenditure needs for the proper and continued running of operations. This also includes the initial costs of any planned fundraising activities. The trustees anticipate that £10,000 is sufficient for meeting these objectives.
The objective of the charity is to issue grants so that the reserves should not exceed the equivalent of the charity's projected income for the following two years.
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
FUTURE PLANS
The Trustees will continue to hold quarterly meetings to discuss grant applications, review the income and expenditure of the Foundation and the management of the charity generally. In addition, they will review the investment income available for making future grants in accordance with the Foundations objectives.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document
The Foundation is a registered charity, number 1174600, governed by the trust deed dated 4th July 2017. The foundation was established in July 2017 with a mission to support local charities through grants who need donations in order to survive, and to provide services within their local community.
The board of trustees is composed of individuals with a broad range of expertise considered appropriate to the charity's current requirements. When the recruitment or appointment of new trustees is required and in respect of subsequent induction and training, the Guidelines and Statements of Recommended Practice as set out by the Charity Commission will be followed.
It is set that at every trustee meeting the charity are to at all times have a minimum of two trustees present.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number
1174600
Principal address
Fusion One 1000 Parkway Solent Business Park Whiteley Hampshire PO15 7AA
Trustees
I Riggs S Shepherd-Riggs N Clegg S Brown
Independent Examiner
Pembroke Briggs Chartered Accountants Beacon House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9DZ
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Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ...............28[th] April 2026.............................. and signed on its behalf by:
..................................................... I Riggs - Trustee
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Eight Foundation
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Eight Foundation
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Eight Foundation (the Trust) for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust 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 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I 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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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do 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.
S Briggs ACA
Pembroke Briggs Chartered Accountants
Beacon House South Road Weybridge Surrey KT13 9DZ
Date: .........28/04/2026....................................
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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 Other trading activities 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 Charitable activities 5 Grants given Support costs Other Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
30.6.25 Unrestricted fund £ 79,032 64,103 143,135 4,653 69,385 6,783 73,255 154,076 (10,941) 40,153 29,212 |
30.6.24 Total funds £ 79,878 103,661 183,539 4,457 61,016 10,907 90,552 166,932 16,607 23,546 40,153 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet 30 June 2025
| 30.6.25 | 30.6.24 | ||
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| Unrestricted | Total | ||
| fund | funds | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| FIXED ASSETS | |||
| Tangible assets | 9 | 747 | 879 |
| CURRENT ASSETS | |||
| Debtors | 10 | 8,975 | 9,549 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 21,527 | 31,344 | |
| 30,502 | 40,893 | ||
| CREDITORS | |||
| Amounts falling due within one year 11 | Amounts falling due within one year 11 | (2,037) | (1,619) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 28,465 | 39,274 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||
| LIABILITIES | 29,212 | 40,153 | |
| NET ASSETS | 29,212 | 40,153 | |
| FUNDS | 12 | ||
| Unrestricted funds | 29,212 | 40,153 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 29,212 | 40,153 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ....................28/04/2026......................... and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. I Riggs - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 1 Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period |
30.6.25 £ (9,817) (9,817) (9,817) 31,344 21,527 |
30.6.24 £ 17,440 17,440 17,440 13,904 31,344 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| 1. | RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO | RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDITURE)/INCOME TO | NET CASH | FLOW |
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| FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||
| 30.6.25 | 30.6.24 |
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| Net (expenditure)/income for the reporting period | ||||
| (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) | (10,941) | 16,607 | ||
| Adjustments for: | ||||
| Depreciation charges | 132 | 155 | ||
| Decrease in debtors | 574 | 1,936 | ||
| Increase/(decrease) in creditors | 418 | (1,258) | ||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by operations | (9,817) | 17,440 | ||
| 2. | ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS | |||
| At 1.7.24 | Cash flow | At 30.6.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Net cash | ||||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 31,344 | (9,817) | 21,527 | |
| 31,344 | (9,817) | 21,527 | ||
| Total | 31,344 | (9,817) | 21,527 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings - 15% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
| Donations 3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES Fundraising events 4. RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies Donations Gifts Other trading activities Purchases Aggregate amounts |
30.6.25 £ 79,032 30.6.25 £ 64,103 30.6.25 £ - 191 191 30.6.25 £ 4,462 4,653 |
30.6.24 £ 79,878 30.6.24 £ 103,661 30.6.24 £ 905 304 1,209 30.6.24 £ 3,248 4,457 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
| Grants given Support costs SUPPORT COSTS Grants given Support costs |
Direct Costs £ 45,534 - 45,534 |
Support costs (see note 6) £ 23,851 6,783 30,634 |
Totals £ 69,385 6,783 76,168 Other £ 23,851 6,783 30,634 |
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6. SUPPORT COSTS
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were received by the trustees.
Trustees' expenses
No trustees expenses have been incurred.
8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies Other trading activities Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds Charitable activities Grants given Support costs |
Unrestricted fund £ 79,878 103,661 183,539 4,457 61,016 10,907 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| 8. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued Other Total NET INCOME RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 9. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 July 2024 Charge for year At 30 June 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2025 At 30 June 2024 |
Unrestricted fund £ 90,552 166,932 16,607 23,546 40,153 Fixtures and fittings £ 1,780 901 132 1,033 747 879 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| 10. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.6.25 £ Trade debtors 3,680 Other debtors 5,295 Prepayments and accrued income - 8,975 11. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 30.6.25 £ Taxation and social security 912 Other creditors 1,125 2,037 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement At 1.7.24 in funds £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 40,153 (10,941) TOTAL FUNDS 40,153 (10,941) Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming Resources resources expended £ £ Unrestricted funds General fund 143,135 (154,076) TOTAL FUNDS 143,135 (154,076) |
30.6.24 £ 3,200 75 6,274 9,549 30.6.24 £ 487 1,132 1,619 At 30.6.25 £ 29,212 29,212 Movement in funds £ (10,941) (10,941) |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
| Net | ||||
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| At 1.7.23 | in funds | 30.6.24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 23,546 | 16,607 | 40,153 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 23,546 | 16,607 | 40,153 | |
| Comparative net movement in funds, | included in the above | are as follows: | ||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 183,539 | (166,932) | 16,607 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 183,539 | (166,932) | 16,607 | |
| A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: | ||||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| At 1.7.23 | in funds | 30.6.25 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 23,546 | 5,666 | 29,212 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 23,546 | 5,666 | 29,212 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Unrestricted funds General fund TOTAL FUNDS |
Incoming resources £ 326,674 326,674 |
Resources expended £ (321,008) (321,008) |
Movement in funds £ 5,666 5,666 |
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13. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 30 June 2025.
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 30 June 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Other trading activities Fundraising events Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Donations Gifts Other trading activities Purchases Charitable activities Grants given Other Staging events Support costs Other Wages Pensions Support costs Total resources expended Net (expenditure)/income |
30.6.25 £ 79,032 64,103 143,135 - 191 191 4,462 45,534 73,255 21,821 2,030 6,783 30,634 154,076 (10,941) |
30.6.24 £ 79,878 103,661 183,539 905 304 1,209 3,248 40,861 90,552 18,723 1,432 10,907 31,062 166,932 16,607 |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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