Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Charitable Company, its trustees and | 1 |
| advisers | |
| Trustees' Report | 2 - 6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 – 8 |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
| Consolidated Balance Sheet | 10 |
| Charitable Company Balance Sheet | 11 |
| Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements | 12 - 20 |
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
Directors and Trustees
M H E Quinn M A Hoffmann R S Sharp
D M Simpson (resigned 1 August 2024)
Company registered number
11008658
Charity registered number
1176220
Registered office
Eighth Floor 6 New Street Square New Fetter Lane London EC4A 3AQ
Independent Examiner
David Davies FCA CTA Rawlinson & Hunter LLP Chartered Accountants Eighth Floor 6 New Street Square New Fetter Lane London EC4A 3AQ
Bankers
Coutts & Co 440 Strand London WC2R 0QS
Solicitors
Farrer & Co LLP 66 Lincoln’s Inn Fields London WC2A 3LH
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their annual report together with the consolidated financial statements of Human Love ("the Charitable Company") for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees confirm that the report and financial statements of the Charitable Company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the Charitable Company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
Since the Charitable Company qualifies as small under section 383 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of medium and large companies under Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Director's Report) Regulations 2013 is not required.
Objectives and Activities
a. POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charitable Company's aims and objectives and in planning future activities and providing help in the form of gifts or grants or any combination of these.
b. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
The current principal objective of the Charitable Company is to raise money and awareness of the global refugee crisis to help refugees around the world. Currently it is intended that, this will be achieved through various artworks made in collaboration with refugees, conceived by the artist Marc Quinn, a trustee of the Charitable Company.
The proposed artworks are:
Summer 2026 – Summer 2030
- 100 Journeys (formerly known as 100 Heads) : a series of 100 portrait busts of refugees which celebrate the sitters’ individualities and stories, in order to challenge the common media presentation of refugees as undifferentiated masses. Initially moved by the stories of refugees crossing the Mediterranean, Quinn felt compelled to make a co-authored artwork series with one hundred resettled refugees from different times and places, to raise awareness and raise funds for refugee causes. With much of his practice rooted in art history, Quinn found inspiration in the history of the Greek islands, the birthplace of Classical Antiquity, where the genre of portraiture was born. To this day, the portrait bust has been employed continuously to immortalise the individuality, status and memory of sitters. Yet historically, it has been reserved for society’s most powerful, from royalty, religion, and mythology. The 100 Journeys series leads us to question whom we traditionally choose to celebrate and immortalise within our collective humanity and why. 100 Journeys are contemporary versions of Greco-Roman sculptures, made from concrete and based on 3D scans of the sitters. To date, Quinn has been making life-size portrait busts of resettled refugees living across Europe and the USA, who have sought refuge from different zones of displacement including Somalia, Syria, Iran, Burundi, Turkey, Rwanda, Burma and Venezuela, and from different humanitarian crises dating back to the Holocaust. The entire series of these sculptures will be presented together for the first time at The Getty Centre in Los Angeles for two years from autumn 2028.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Objectives and Activities (continued)
b. STRATEGIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES (continued)
2028 and onwards
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Monumental Lives : a 4 metre high selection of the 100 Heads sculptures, to be promoted as public artworks to further raise monies and awareness.
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Our Blood : is a singular, monumental sculpture which will consist of two substantial, identical cubes of frozen human blood. One is made from donations by approximately 5,000 resettled refugee volunteers and the other by 5,000 non-refugee volunteers. The sculpture is designed to demonstrate equality and solidarity. The two anonymous cubes will be displayed in bespoke refrigeration units and housed in a pavilion. The pavilion is designed by the renowned architect Norman Foster and the Norman Foster Foundation. The exhibition will tour the globe and will debut in New York City.
Each individual refugee sitter is given the opportunity to tell their story, share their experiences in a digital/video component. Our Blood is therefore not only a social sculpture but also a library and video archive of human history and migration. These videos will be a powerful tool for creating awareness of the issue in an increasingly digital age.
Through personal stories and public advocacy from well-known refugees and non-refugees, including intellectuals and opinion formers, 100 Journeys , Monumental Lives and Our Blood will harness the power of influence to spread the word and achieve the greatest possible impact.
Each project aims, through the sale of the sculptures to raise significant funds to support refugees. Following the anticipated success of the 100 Journeys exhibition at The Getty from 2028, the current intention is then to return focus to the fundraising required to realise the Our Blood project, which in the meantime has been paused due to difficulties and interruptions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and other world events.
c. ACTIVITIES FOR ACHIEVING OBJECTIVES
The trustees have a number of powers which are detailed in the Memorandum of Association and which may be exercised in promoting the objectives of the Charitable Company.
The primary activities during the year were development and fundraising activities on the 100 Journeys series, a project which is planned to be exhibited from Summer 2028 at The Getty Centre in Los Angeles to coincide with the Olympics.
Achievements and performance
a. REVIEW OF ACTIVITIES
In the financial period under review, consolidated income receivable totalled £57,508 ( 2024 - £187,710 ), which included income from the sale of artwork and recharges due by the company under common control. Of this income, £Nil ( 2024 - £Nil ) is restricted.
Consolidated expenditure for the period was £268,226 ( 2024 - £364,309 ) which includes expenditure on raising funds of £246,763 ( 2024 - £334,194 ) and governance costs of £21,463 ( 2024 - £30,115 ).
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
a. GOING CONCERN
After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charitable Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the Accounting Policies.
The war in Ukraine, high level of inflation and interest rate rises had an effect on all UK companies in a wide ranging manner, potentially affecting their operational capability, liquidity and financial position.
The trustees have considered the implications and have put in place business continuity plans that should allow the Charitable Company to continue in operation.
b. RESERVES POLICY
The cumulative income received by the Charitable Company was higher than the cumulative direct charitable expenditure and governance costs incurred and resulted in a reserves surplus at the end of the period of £1,138,556 (2024 - £1,074,695) of which £7,236 (2024 - £7,236) is restricted.
The trustees have no outstanding commitments or cash demands which are not adequately covered by existing resources. At this stage the trustees feel that it would be inappropriate to adopt a specific reserves policy. The trustees will keep this under review. In future years, a specific reserves policy may be required.
Structure, governance and management
a. CONSTITUTION
The Charitable Company is registered as a Charitable Company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 11 October 2017.
The Charity is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission (charity number 1176220).
The principal object of the Charitable Company is to raise money and awareness of the global refugee crisis including through the Marc Quinn artwork projects 100 Journeys, Monumental Lives and Our Blood .
b. METHOD OF APPOINTMENT OR ELECTION OF TRUSTEES
The management of the Charitable Company is the responsibility of the trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Articles of Association.
c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES
As part of their training, trustees are given an information pack which includes the Charitable Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association and Charity Commission guidance on Trustees' Responsibilities. All trustees are kept informed at meetings of their duties and obligations under the law in addition to their proper conduct.
The trustees are aware of their obligations to ensure new trustees are properly versed in their role. A similar induction process will be undertaken for new trustees as the Charitable Company develops and will include providing the trustees with additional documentation such as recent annual reports, grant making policy and
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review (continued)
c. POLICIES ADOPTED FOR THE INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES (continued)
relevant minutes. The training of trustees will be kept under review.
d. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE AND DECISION MAKING
The trustees meet regularly and decisions are made at trustees' meetings. The day to day administration of the Charitable Company is undertaken by the trustees.
e. RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charitable Company is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charitable Company, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate our exposure to the major risks.
Plans for future periods
a. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
The Charitable Company's main objectives for the next financial year are:
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To further increase awareness of 100 Journeys through an exhibition at The Getty and the refugee crisis through promotional and marketing activities.
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To continue fundraising to help fund the projects and deliver various exhibitions associated with the projects over the next few years.
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To continue to develop, produce and sell (via the Charitable Company’s subsidiary company) sculptures from the 100 Journeys series for fundraising and awareness purposes.
Internal Controls
The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the Charitable Company has appropriate systems of internal controls. They are also responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charitable Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements follow best practice. They are also responsible for the Charitable Company safeguarding its assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The system of internal controls is designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss.
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The trustees (who are also directors of Human Love for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charitable Company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the Charitable Company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT (continued)
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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 accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charitable Company will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Charitable Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charitable Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charitable Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of any corporate and financial information included on any website operated by Human Love or its subsidiary. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report was approved by the trustees, and signed on their behalf by:
Marc Quinn (Jan 30, 2026 14:43:46 GMT)
…………………… M H E Quinn Trustee
Date: 30/01/26
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HUMAN LOVE (“the Charitable Company”) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF HUMAN LOVE
I report to the trustees of the Charitable Company (and also its directors for the purpose of company law) on my examination of the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Charitable Company Balance Sheet and the related notes.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT
As the trustees of the Charitable Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charitable Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charitable Company's financial statements as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no 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 Charitable Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and report principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (continued) TO THE TRUSTEES OF HUMAN LOVE (“the Charitable Company”) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT (continued)
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 financial statements to be reached.
……………………… Signed:
David Davies FCA CTA
Rawlinson & Hunter LLP Chartered Accountant and Independent Examiner Eighth Floor 6 New Street Square New Fetter Lane London EC4A 3AQ
Dated: 30/01/26
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING THE INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note INCOME FROM: Charitable activities 3 Other income 4 TOTAL INCOME EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 5 Governance costs 6 TOTAL EXPENDITURE NET INCOME BEFORE OTHER RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 38,157 19,351 |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 38,157 19,351 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - |
Total funds 2025 £ 38,157 19,351 |
Total funds 2024 £ 120,410 67,300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57,508 | - | 57,508 | 187,710 | ||
| 246,763 21,463 |
- - - |
246,763 21,463 |
334,194 30,115 364,309 |
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| 268,226 | 268,226 | ||||
| (210,718) (210,718) 358,632 147,914 |
(176,599) (176,599) 535,231 |
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| 140,678 | 358,632 |
The notes on pages 12 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Note CURRENT ASSETS Stocks 8 Debtors 9 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE GROUP Restricted funds 11 Unrestricted funds 11 TOTAL FUNDS |
£ 1,026,024 51,974 1,494 |
2025 £ £ 1,026,024 17,655 2,361 1,046,040 (687,408) 147,914 £ 147,914 7,236 140,678 £ 147,914 |
2024 £ 358,632 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,079,492 (931,578) |
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| £ 358,632 |
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7,236 351,396 |
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| £ 358,632 |
For the year ended 31 March 2025 the Charitable Company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act") relating to small companies and the members have not required the Charitable Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the 2006 Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the 2006 Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees and signed on their behalf, by:
…………………. Marc Quinn (Jan 30, 2026 14:43:46 GMT) M H E Quinn
Date: 30/01/26
The notes on pages 12 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
CHARITABLE COMPANY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Note FIXED ASSETS Investments 7 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 9 CREDITORS:amounts falling due within one year 10 NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted funds 11 Unrestricted funds 11 TOTAL FUNDS |
£ 1,179,670 (41,115) |
2025 £ £ 1 1,108,186 (33,492) 1,138,555 £ 1,138,556 7,236 1,131,320 £ 1,138,556 |
2024 £ 1 1,074,694 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ 1,074,695 | |||
7,236 1,067,459 |
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| £ 1,074,695 |
For the year ended 31 March 2025 the Charitable Company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to have an audit under the provisions of section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act") relating to small companies and the members have not required the Charitable Company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the 2006 Act.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the 2006 Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the trustees and signed on their behalf, by:
Marc Quinn (Jan 30, 2026 14:43:46 GMT) …………………… M H E Quinn
Date: 30/01/26
The notes on pages 12 to 20 form part of these financial statements.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
1.1 General information
Human Love ("the Charitable Company") is a registered charity (charity number 1176220) limited by guarantee, whose principal object is to raise money and awareness of the global refugee crisis through the Marc Quinn artworks outlined in the Trustees’ Report (“the Artwork”). The Artwork is being produced by the Charitable Company’s wholly owned subsidiary incorporated in England and Wales, Human Love Worldwide Limited (“the Subsidiary”).
In the event of the Charitable Company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charitable Company. The address of the registered office is given on page 1 of these financial statements.
1.2 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), the Charities Act 2011 and, where relevant, the Charities Act 2022, the Companies Act 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The Charitable Company constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by Charities SORP FRS 102.
Having considered the contingency plans in place and as M H E Quinn has confirmed that he will provide such financial support as is necessary for the Charitable Company to meet its liabilities as they fall due and continue in operation for a period of at least twelve months from the date of signing of the financial statements of the Charitable Company, the trustees consider the adoption of the going concern basis in preparing these financial statements is appropriate.
A separate Statement Of Financial Activities and Income and Expenditure account for the Charitable Company has not been presented as it has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of Companies Act 2006. Net profit for the Charitable Company for the year was £63,861 (2024 - £59,434).
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below.
1.3 Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise those of the Charitable Company and the Subsidiary, both made up to 31 March 2025. The financial statements are consolidated on a line-by-line basis and eliminate all intra-group transactions and balances.
1.4 Income
All income is recognised once the Charitable Company has entitlement to the income and it is probable that the funds will be received within the Charitable Company or on behalf of the Charitable Company and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donations are recognised in the financial statements, within “Donations”, when the Charitable Company acts as principal for these fundraising projects. A corresponding donation expense is recorded in respect of these donations such that there is no net impact on the Statement of Financial Activities (refer to “Expenditure” below for details).
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.4 Income (continued)
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the Charitable Company where this can be quantified.
Donation income is deferred when the donations are received in advance and specified by the donor as relating to specific accounting periods; or alternatively which are subject to conditions which are still to be met and which are outside the control of the Charitable Company; or when it is uncertain whether the conditions can or will be met. These are deferred to the year to which they relate and released to incoming resources in that year.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income from trading activities includes income earned from the sale of the Artwork (an activity carried out by the Subsidiary). Income is recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership of the Artwork have transferred to the buyer, the amount of income can measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Subsidiary and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.
1.5 Expenditure
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Costs of generating funds are costs incurred in attracting voluntary income, and those incurred in trading activities that raise funds.
Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charitable Company's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the company apportioned to charitable activities.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.6 Investment in subsidiary
Investment in the Subsidiary is held at cost less provision for impairment, if any.
1.7 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
1.8 Stocks
Stocks and work in progress are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes feasibility studies and design costs, together with all direct costs of the manufacture and production of any projects undertaken.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)
1.8 Stocks (continued)
At each balance sheet date, stocks and work in progress are assessed for impairment. If stocks or work in progress are impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in the Profit and Loss Account.
1.9 Cash at Bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, 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 the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.
1.11 Tax
The Charitable company is exempt within the meaning of Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance A5ct 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a Charitable Company for UK corporation tax purposes.
Current tax represents the amount of tax payable or recoverable in respect of the taxable profit or loss for the current or past reporting periods in relation to the commercial trading activity conducted by the Subsidiary. It is measured at the amount expected to be paid or recovered using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date. The tax amount is shown under other expenditure in the Profit and Loss Account.
1.12 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charitable Company 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 Charitable Company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
2. COMMERCIAL TRADING OPERATIONS
The Charitable Company has appointed the Subsidiary to raise funds through promotional, marketing and fundraising campaigns and to also procure the creation of the Artwork.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. COMMERCIAL TRADING OPERATIONS (continued)
A summary of the Subsidiary’s trading results for the year ended 31 March 2025 and year ended 31 March 2024 are shown below. Unaudited financial statements are filed annually with Companies House.
Profit and loss account
| Year ended | Year ended | Year ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 March 2025 | 31 | March 2024 | ||
| £ | £ | |||
| Sales | 57,498 | 187,710 | ||
| Cost of sales | (16,479) | (24,484) | ||
| Media, fundraising and social media awareness expenses | (192,254) | (195,989) | ||
| Recharged expenses | (19,341) | (67,300) | ||
| Administrative expenses | (31,834) | (62,861) | ||
| Interest receivable and similar income | 10 | - | ||
| Interest payable and similar expenses | (72,179) | (73,109) | ||
| Result for the year | ||||
| **£ ** | (274,579) | £ | (236,033) | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Net liabilities | £ | (990,642) | £ | (716,063) |
3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
| Sale of artworks | Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 38,157 £ 38,157 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - £ |
Total funds 2025 £ 38,157 £ 38,157 |
Total funds 2024 £ 120,410 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ 120,410 |
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES
| Recharged expenses | Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 19,341 £ 19,341 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - £ - |
Total funds 2025 £ 19,341 £ 19,341 |
Total funds 2024 £ 67,300 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ 67,300 |
5. COSTS OF RAISING FUNDS
| Cost of sales Media, fundraising and social media awareness expense Recharged expenses Administrative expenses |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 16,479 192,254 19,341 18,689 £ 246,763 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - - - - |
Total funds 2025 £ 16,479 192,254 19,341 18,689 £ 246,763 |
Total funds 2024 £ 24,484 195,989 67,300 46,421 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ - | £ 334,194 |
The Group had 1 employee during the year under review ( 2024 - 1 ), excluding directors and trustees. No employee earned in excess of £60,000 during the period.
| Wages and salaries Social Security costs Other pension costs |
Group 2025 £ 3,727 439 79 £ 4,246 |
Charitable Company 2025 £ - - - £ - |
£ |
Group 2024 £ 12,971 1,564 238 14,773 |
Charitable Company 2024 £ - - - |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ - |
No trustee received emoluments in the year under review, nor were any expenses paid to the trustees.
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
6. GOVERNANCE COSTS
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|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total|
|funds|funds|funds|funds|
|2025|2025|2025|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Independent examiner's remuneration:|
|Independent examination and|
|-|
|accountancy fee|13,216|13,216|20,270|
|Tax services|4,200|-|4,200|6,960|
|Other services|4,047|-|4,047|2,785|
|Fines and penalties|-|-|-|100|
|£|21,463|£ -|£|21,463|£|30,115|
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7. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS
Cost At 1 April 2024 At 31 March 2025
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|Shares in|
|group|
|undertakings|
|£|
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|£|1|
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Subsidiary undertakings
The following were subsidiary undertakings of the company:
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|Name|Holding|
|Human Love Worldwide Limited|100%|
|STOCKS|
|Group|Charitable|Group|Charitable|
|Company|Company|
|2025|2025|2024|2024|
|£|£|£|£|
|Work in progress|£1,026,024|£ -|£ 1,026,024|£ -|
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8. STOCKS
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
9. DEBTORS
| Group Charitable Company 2025 2025 £ £ Trade debtors 38,707 - Amounts owed by group undertakings - 1,179,670 Other debtors 13,267 - £ 51,974 £ 1,179,670 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year Group Charitable Company 2025 2025 £ £ Bank overdrafts 712 361 Trade creditors 97,993 30,062 Amounts owed to group undertakings 756,464 4,692 Other taxation and social security 7,008 - Accruals and deferred income 55,874 6,000 Other creditors 13,527 - £ 931,578 £ 41,115 |
£ |
Group 2024 £ - - 17,655 17,655 Group 2024 £ 348 47,516 577,778 7,327 54,439 - 687,408 |
Charitable Company 2024 £ - 1,108,186 - £ 1,108,186 Charitable Company 2024 £ 319 21,187 3,986 - 8,000 - £ 33,492 |
|---|---|---|---|
| £ |
10. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11. STATEMENT OF FUNDS
| Group Unrestricted funds Other General funds Restricted funds International Rescue Committee Total of funds Charitable Company Unrestricted funds Other General funds Restricted funds International Rescue Committee Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 351,396 |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 351,396 |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 351,396 |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 351,396 |
Income £ 57,508 |
Expenditure £ (268,226) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 140,678 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7,236 £ 358,632 Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 1,067,459 7,236 |
7,236 £ 358,632 |
7,236 | - | **- ** | £ | 7,236 | ||
| £ 57,508 | £ (268,226) |
147,914 | ||||||
Income £ 72,179 |
Expenditure £ (8,318) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 1,131,320 7,236 |
||||||
| 7,236 | - £ 72,179 |
- £ (8,318) |
||||||
| £ | 1,074,695 | £ | 1,138,556 |
The unrestricted funds represent the general reserves of the Charitable Company which are not restricted for particular purposes. The restricted funds represent the proportion of donation income due to the International Rescue Committee, the global charity partner of the Our Blood project.
12. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Group
| Current assets Creditors due within one year |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 1,072,256 (931,578) £ 140,678 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 7,236 - £ 7,236 |
Total funds 2025 £ 1,079,492 (931,578) £ 147,914 |
Total funds 2024 £ 1,046,040 (687,408) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £ 358,632 |
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HUMAN LOVE
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) Registered number: 11008658 Charity number: 1176220
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13. LEGAL STATUS
Human Love is a Charitable Company limited by guarantee with no share capital. In the event of the Charitable Company being wound up, the sole member, Bronze Orchid Limited, has agreed to pay up to £1 towards:
-
payment of those debts and liabilities of the Charitable Company incurred before it ceased to be a member;
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payment of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up, and
-
the adjustment of rights of contributors among themselves.
14. ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY
The ultimate controlling party is considered to be the Board of Trustees.
15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
For certain donations, the Charitable Company has agreed to make onward donations to the International Rescue Committee (“IRC”), as stipulated to the donors and as reflected in restricted reserves (see Note 11). If and when a formal agreement is in place between the Charitable Company and the IRC, it is intended that the parties will work on the basis that if these Contributions do not exceed the sum of $350,000, IRC will be entitled to receive the difference between the sum of $350,000 and the total value of donations made.
16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The group total within creditors falling due within one year (Note 10) includes an amount of £756,464 (2024 - £577,778) due to Bronze Orchid Limited, an entity which is controlled by M H E Quinn who is a trustee of the Charity. This amount represents funding from Bronze Orchid Limited for the Artwork projects net of payroll recharges and various running costs recharges. It is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
The group total within creditors falling due within one year (Note 10) includes an amount of £13,527 (2024 - £nil) owed to M H E Quinn who is a trustee of the company. It is unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
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