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2024-11-30-accounts

Charity number: 1177839

Company number: 10845504

(England and Wales)

Givingforce Foundation

Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 November 2024

Givingforce Foundation Contents Page For the year ended 30 November 2024

Report of the Trustees 1 to 3
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees 4
Statement of Financial Activities 5
Statement of Financial Position 6
Notes to the Financial Statements 7 to 11
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12

Givingforce Foundation Report of the Trustees

For the year ended 30 November 2024

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 30 November 2024. 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 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The Charity is governed by its Articles of Association adopted on 30 June 2017.

The charity aims, for the public benefit to promote the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of charitable resources in particular but not exclusively by the provision of a payroll giving service and the promotion of charitable giving and volunteering.

The charity also aims to advance such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit from time to time by the provision of donations and other financial assistance.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The Charity may by ordinary resolution appoint a person who is willing to act as a trustee either to fill a vacancy or as an additional trustee. The maximum and minimum number of trustees shall be determined by the Charity, but unless and until so fixed there shall be no maximum number and the minimum number of trustees shall be two.

New trustees will be given individual training on the workings of the Charity as and when they are appointed.

Objectives and aims

The trustees have considered the Charity Commision's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance 'public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.

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Givingforce Foundation Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 30 November 2024

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Charity facilitated the distribution of over £4,371,576 of donations to 1,946 charities as a result of the Workplace Giving Schemes it supports.

The Charity recorded £71,308 (2023: £73,577) in income and generated a deficit of £12,660 (2023: deficit of £2,674)

RESERVES POLICY

The charity's reserves policy is to enable the charity to continue its start up phase without further fund raising. The policy will continue to be reviewed over the coming years.

PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

The trustees intend to continue to grow the Charity as more employers sign up to Workplace Giving Schemes.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

The trustees have read and are mindful of the public benefit statements issued by the Charity Commission and refer to the guidance when considering activities. The trustees consider that the public benefit requirement is amply met by virtue of the wide range of causes enabled by the Charity's activity.

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

The Charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 30 June 2017 and registered as a charity on 6 April 2018. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objectives and powers of the charity and company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES FACING THE CHARITY

The following risks have been considered by the trustees

The charity receives financial and administration support from GivingForce Limited to enable it to continue its activities. The directors of GivingForce Limited have confirmed their intention to continue to support the charity for the foreseeable future.

The trustees regularly review the other risks faced by the charity and believe that there is a satisfactory mitigation of any significant risks.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income, expenditure and financial activities of the charity for that period. ln preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

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Givingforce Foundation Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 30 November 2024

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Name of Charity Givingforce Foundation Charity registration number 1177839 Company registration number 10845504 Principal address C/O Moore Kingston Smith 6th Floor, Charlotte Building, 17 Gresse Street London W1T 1QL

Trustees

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Mr David Bond Mr Ejaz Rashid Mr Nasr Alam Secretary Mrs Nasim Rashid Independent examiner Sloane & Co LLP Office 015 30 Great Guildford Street Borough London SE1 0HS

Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by

Ejaz Rashid ............................................................................. Mr Ejaz Rashid

27 Aug 2025

Date:………………………

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Givingforce Foundation Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

For the year ended 30 November 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 30 November 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the 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 your charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('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 examiners qualified statement

I confirm that no other matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the 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

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and 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).

I confirm that there are no other matters to which your attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Sloane & Co LLP

Sloane & Co LLP Office 015 30 Great Guildford Street

Borough London SE1 0HS 27 Aug 2025

Date:……………………………….

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Givingforce Foundation

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 30 November 2024

Notes
Income and endowments from:
Administration Charges
2
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
3
Total
Net expenditure
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
Unrestricted
funds
£
71,308
71,308
(83,968)
(83,968)
(12,660)
19,634
6,974
2023
£
73,577
73,577
(76,251)
(76,251)
(2,674)
22,307
19,633

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Registered Number : 10845504

Givingforce Foundation Statement of Financial Position As at 30 November 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
9
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
11
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted income funds
12
Total funds
£
2024
633
633
11,382
416,276
427,658
(413,664)
13,994
14,627
(7,653)
6,974
6,974
6,974
£
2023
990
990
14,496
478,413
492,909
(465,113)
27,796
28,786
(9,153)
19,633
19,633
19,633

For the year ended 30 November 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

Ejaz Rashid Mr Ejaz Rashid Trustee

27 Aug 2025

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Givingforce Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 30 November 2024

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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 (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.

Givingforce Foundation 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 stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest pound.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Going concern

These financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The trustees have assessed the charity's ability to continue as a going concern and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of the approval of these financial statements. The charity has made a deficit for the year of £12,660, net asset of £6,974 and cash balance of £416,276. The trustees evaluated the impact on the charity. ln particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections, and believe that the charity will be able to continue its activities and meet its liabilities as they fall due for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Incoming resources

The charity acts as an agent co-ordinating the raising and distributing of donations from employees and employers to charities. The donations processed on behalf of individuals and employers are not recognised in the Statement of financial Activities.

All fee and donations income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Administrative fees are recognised on an accruals basis.

Charitable activities

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and is inclusive of VAT.

Charitable activities includes donations payable which are charged in the year when the offer is conveyed to the recipient, except where the offer is subject to conditions, such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions are fulfilled.

Governance costs are those associated with the constitutional and statutory requirements of running a Charity

Taxation

As a charity, GivingForce Foundation is exempt from United Kingdom Corporation Tax under the Corporation Tax Act 2010 and may recover income tax deducted from its investment income.

Financial instruments

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

Debtors and creditors receivable or payable within one year of the reporting date are carried at their transaction price.

Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgement

ln the view of the trustees in applying the accounting policies adopted, no judgements were required that have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements, nor do any estimates or assumptions made carry a significant risk of material adjustment in the next financial year.

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Givingforce Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 30 November 2024

Share Capital

The charity is limited by guarantee and therefore does not have a share capital. The liability of the members is limited to the sum of £10 per member.

2. Income from Administration charges

Unrestricted funds
Administration charges
3. Expenditure on generating donations and legacies
Unrestricted funds
Management and administration
4. Analysis of support costs
Management and administration
5. Net income/(expenditure) for the year
2024
£
71,308
71,308
2024
£
83,968
83,968
2024
£
83,968
2023
£
73,577
73,577
2023
£
76,251
76,251
2023
£
76,251
et income/(expenditure) for the year
This is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024 2023
£ £
Accountancy fees 2,640 2,640
Salaries 44,501 34,090
Pension contributions 1,285 907
(Gain)/Loss on foreign currency translation (34,230) 4,477

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Givingforce Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

For the year ended 30 November 2024

6. Staff costs and emoluments

Total staff costs for the year ended 30 November 2024 were:

Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension costs
2024
£
44,501
-
1,285
45,786
2023
£
34,090
1,739
907
36,736

7. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activities are for unrestricted funds.

8. Tangible fixed assets

Cost or valuation
At 01 December 2023
At 30 November 2024
Depreciation
At 01 December 2023
Charge for year
At 30 November 2024
Net book values
At 30 November 2024
At 30 November 2023
Computer
Equipment
£
1,048
1,048
58
357
415
633
990

The depreciation charge for the year is £357 in respect of assets leased under finance leases or hire purchase contracts.

9. Debtors

Amounts due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
2024
£
11,382
-
11,382
2023
£
6,368
8,128
14,496

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Givingforce Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 30 November 2024

10. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Loans and overdrafts
Trade creditors
Other creditors
PAYE & social security
Charitable Disbursements
Accruals and deferred income
2024
£
1,500
12,110
5,518
388,296
6,240
413,664
2023
£
1,500
380
3,992
456,601
2,640
465,113

At 30 November, the Foundation held £388,296 (2023: £456,601) in payroll giving donations awaiting disbursement. These balances reflect donations received shortly before the reporting date, which had not yet reached the scheduled payment cycle. In line with HMRC Payroll Giving regulations, all such funds are disbursed to the nominated charities.

11. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year

Loans and overdrafts 2024
£
7,653
7,653
2023
£
9,153
9,153

12. Movement in funds

Unrestricted Funds

General
General
Unrestricted Funds - Previous year
General
General
Balance at
01/12/2023
£
19,634
19,634
Balance at
01/12/2022
£
22,307
22,307
Incoming
resources
£
71,308
71,308
Incoming
resources
£
73,577
73,577
Outgoing
resources
£
(83,968)
(83,968)
Outgoing
resources
£
(76,251)
(76,251)
Balance at
30/11/2024
£
6,974
6,974
Balance at
30/11/2023
£
19,633
19,633

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Givingforce Foundation Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 30 November 2024

13. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General
Previous year
Unrestricted funds
General
General
Tangible
fixed assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Creditors >
one year
Net Assets
£
£
£
£
633
13,994
(7,653)
6,974
633
13,994
(7,653)
6,974
Tangible
fixed assets
Net current
assets /
(liabilities)
Creditors >
one year
Net Assets
£
£
£
£
990
27,796
(9,153)
19,633
990
27,796
(9,153)
19,633

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Givingforce Foundation Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 November 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENT
Donations and legacies
Administration charges
Total incoming resources
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance costs
Management and administration
Total resources expended
Net Expenditure
£
2024
71,308
71,308
71,308
(83,968)
(83,968)
(83,968)
(12,660)
£
2023
73,577
73,577
73,577
(76,251)
(76,251)
(76,251)
(2,674)

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