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2025-09-30-accounts

Charity registration number 1178839

DON'T LOSE HOPE CIO

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Justine Mutton - Treasurer
Judith Fellows
Lisa Crowther
Roger Moore
Stephen Howard
Catherine Johnson
Charity number 1178839
Principal address 4 North Street
Bourne
Lincolnshire
PE10 9EA
Independent examiner TC Group
4 Office Village, Forder Way
Cygnet Park
Hampton
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
PE7 8GX
Bankers HSBC UK Bank plc
Cathedral Square
Peterborough
PE1 1XL

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 6
Independent examiner's report 7 - 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Balance sheet 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 20

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TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Structure, Governance and Management

Don’t Lose Hope Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) is a charity constituted by the Charity Commission, formed in England on 18[th] June 2018 as a registered charity with charity number 1178839. The Charity is governed by its Constitution which was adopted on 18[th] June 2018.

The Trustees who served throughout the period were:

Roger Moore Chair Catherine Johnson Deputy Chair Justone Mutton Judith Fellows Lisa Crowther Stephen Howard

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "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).

Objectives

The Charity's objects are for the public benefit, to protect and promote mental health and wellbeing in Bourne and surrounding areas of Lincolnshire by facilitating the provision and development of an affordable counselling service.

The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance in deciding what activities the Charity should conduct.

Don’t Lose Hope offers household-income means-related counselling services and mental health and wellbeing services from its premises in Bourne, Lincolnshire. It now provides for up to 200 counselling sessions per week.

It provides safe spaces, leadership and expertise for people to socialise, be supported and be guided to appropriate further support to deal with any mental health issues they may be experiencing. These facilities include a social enterprise café, a community garden, a woodworking shed and a craft workshop and shop. A broad swathe of regular, bespoke and targeted mental health and wellbeing support events are conducted at these facilities for a wide range of people who need support but who may not need the Charity’s counselling services or who may benefit from such support either before or after counselling, or both.

The Charity also aims to improve awareness and understanding of social, emotional and mental health within its area of benefit primarily, but not exclusively, through its delivery of educational workshops and information sessions at its own premises. Additionally, it is registered to deliver Mental Health First Aid Levels 2 and 3 externally to schools and workplaces through education provisions.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Achievements and performance

Over the past financial year, Don’t Lose Hope has made a significant impact through its counselling and play therapy services, delivering 7,120 sessions to adults, children, and young people. Of these:

In addition, 312 sessions were delivered directly within local primary and secondary schools, allowing students to engage with counsellors either one-to-one or in group settings within a familiar educational environment.

Night Light Cafe

Don’t Lose Hope's Night Light Café continues to be a flagship example of best practice through its involvement in the NHS Mental Health Transformation Programme. Open two evenings per week, the Night Light Café, provides a safe, non-clinical environment aimed at reducing social isolation and offering early mental health support. We are frequently approached by other cafés delivering similar services who seek advice and guidance.

Led by our Night Light Café Co-ordinator and supported by 18 dedicated volunteers, the café welcomes an average of 20–25 guests per session. Its ongoing success has secured a further three years of NHS funding, subject to annual review.

Runaway Theatre

Now in its fifth year, Runaway Theatre supports young people aged 11–16 to build confidence and self-esteem through drama, music, and art. More than 150 young people have benefited from the programme, which culminates in performances created entirely by the participants. The group is led by two former beneficiaries who now use their lived experience and professional qualifications to mentor others. Runaway Theatre has recently secured three years of funding from the National Lottery.

Mental Health Training

Don’t Lose Hope serves as a placement provider for trainee counsellors (Level 4+), working in partnership with local colleges and the Sherwood Institute. We are accredited to deliver First Aid for Mental Health training up to Level 3 through NUCO. As the official training provider for South Kesteven District Council, their staff, and partner organisations, we now offer both full courses and refresher sessions. We also provide bespoke mental health training, which continues to be well received by local businesses and volunteers.

Gift Shop

Our shop, More Than Just a Gift, is now in its fifth year and has recently launched an online platform to showcase handmade items. At the rear of the shop, we run seven weekly creative workshops, supporting around 30 participants. These sessions promote positive mental health, reduce social isolation, and give participants the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, and contribute to the shop’s products.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Community Garden and Shed Workshop

Our fully functioning Community Garden and Shed Workshop continues to thrive, operating 40 hours per week and welcoming visitors of all ages and abilities. Open every weekday morning from 9am–4pm and supported by a dedicated Saturday volunteer team 10am - 3pm, the garden has become a vital hub for social interaction, physical activity, and mental health support.

Accessibility and Inclusion:

A unique and touching feature, the "Letters of Love" initiative allows individuals to express their grief and remembrance through seeded letter paper. These are then "planted" in a dedicated wildflower space at the Wellhead. To date, 132 letters have been planted (2024: 92). The space now receives regular visitors who return to reflect and remember loved ones.

We have a new listening shed, a quiet safe space for people to hold a more private conversation should the need arise. This has proved to be very useful during our busier times.

The garden currently averages 250 visitors per week, with lively group sessions in the mornings and relaxed, informal afternoons. Our volunteer base continues to grow, with new members bringing fresh energy and longstanding volunteers mentoring and sharing their skills across the community.

Befriending Service

Launched in April 2024, our Befriending Service has rapidly become a vital source of connection and emotional support for those experiencing social isolation.

The relationships formed have had a meaningful impact:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

This initiative continues to expand, offering simple, human connection—one of the most powerful tools in combating loneliness and fostering emotional resilience.

Café Community Support Groups

This year, the Café was closed one day each week as a commercial enterprise to provide space for a range of therapeutic and peer-support groups. These sessions have allowed us to respond directly to the emotional and social needs of our community in a safe, supportive environment. The following groups are now regularly delivered from the Café:

Adult Bereavement Group

A supportive, peer-led space for adults coping with the loss of a loved one. This Group provides comfort, shared experience, and guided conversation to help individuals navigate grief in a safe and understanding environment.

Empowerment Group (in partnership with LDASS)

Run in collaboration with the Lincolnshire Domestic Abuse Service (LDASS), this Group provides a confidential and empowering space for individuals who are currently experiencing, or have previously experienced, domestic abuse or violence. The Group focuses on recovery, resilience, and peer support, helping participants rebuild confidence and move forward.

Community Café: Volunteering

Our Community Café continues to be a vibrant and inclusive space that not only offers high-quality service to visitors but also provides valuable volunteering opportunities for individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

We are proud to support several agencies, including the Lincolnshire County Council’s Inspire U programme, by offering placements that help individuals develop workplace skills, gain confidence, and improve future employability.

LGBTQ+ Group

The LGBTQ+ Group meets once a month in the café, offering a safe and welcoming space for individuals to share their feelings, discuss personal challenges, and support one another through difficult times. The sessions are led and coordinated by two dedicated volunteers who ensure that everyone feels heard, respected, and included. Over recent months, the Group has continued to grow both in visibility and in attendance, with increasing numbers of people choosing to join and engage in the discussions. Feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the value of having a non-judgemental environment where they can connect with others, build confidence, and feel part of a supportive community.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Risks

Revenue Risk.

The Charity is reliant on grants, donations, legacies and fund-raising to be able to deliver its objectives.

As the ‘cost of living’ crisis has normalised, charitable giving has increased and the Charity did well in securing seven separate grants from both Government and private sources Altogether it doubled its previous year's income from grants.

The Charity can mitigate its Revenue Risk by charging more for its counselling services but it has a self-imposed pricing ceiling that is set below the private counselling market (due to its core object being to provide affordable counselling) which constrains that income. It has also put in place effective price allocation controls that allow it to vary the numbers of free, very affordable and affordable counselling services it provides which allow it to control its Revenue Risk further.

Liquidity Risk

Liquidity Risk is the risk that an entity will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations. The Charity mitigates this Risk by maintaining at least 4 months’ trading reserves in cash.

Leasing Risk

The Charity rents its buildings. At the end of the period it had outstanding commitments of £9,375 under noncancellable leases. This was well within its financial trading reserve limit.

Financial review

Key Performance Indicators

l review
ormance Indicators
FY25 FY24
Income £301,005 £334,331 - 10.0%
Charitable Expenditure £309,788 £320,627 - 3.4%
Reserve Funds £181,554 £190,337 - 4.6%
Counselling Sessions (per year) 7,432 8,829 - 15.8%

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

The Charity’s income during the period totalled £301,005 (down slightly from £334,331 in FY24). The Charity controlled its costs well and spent £310,088 on its charitable objectives providing 7432 counselling sessions and running a wide variety of group support activities.

£128,577 (43%) of the Charity’s income comprised donations, grants and legacies and £172,428 (57%) was from trading activities (counselling, the Café, the Shop and fund-raising).

At the end of the period the Charity had £181,254 in reserves (of which £171,749 was unrestricted), which would provide for over 6 months’ trading which in turn is 70% more than its Minimum Reserve of 4 months trading.

Going Concern

The Trustees have considered the Charity’s steady and well-balanced financial performance during the year, its risk mitigations (particularly its Revenue Risk mitigation control), its cash reserves and its situation at the time of approving these Financial Statements and have concluded that the Charity remains a going concern.

The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Roger Moore

Chair of the Board of Trustees Dated: 30 June 2026

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF DON'T LOSE HOPE CIO

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Don't Lose Hope CIO (the Charity) for the year ended 30 September 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's 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 I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of FCA, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I 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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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED)

TO THE TRUSTEES OF DON'T LOSE HOPE CIO

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.

G Darbourne FCA for and on behalf of

TC Group

4 Office Village, Forder Way Cygnet Park Hampton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE7 8GX United Kingdom

Dated: 9 July 2026

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
49,596
78,981
Fundraising income
4
-
-
Other trading activities
5
172,428
-
Total income
222,024
78,981
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
6
3,389
-
Charitable activities
7
225,666
80,733
Total expenditure
229,055
80,733
Net income/(expenditure)
(7,031)
(1,752)
Transfers between
funds
1,520
(1,520)
Net movement in
funds
(5,511)
(3,272)
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 October
2024
177,560
12,777
Fund balances at 30
September 2025
172,049
9,505		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
128,577
61,969
42,271
-
1,150
-
172,428
228,941
-
301,005
292,060
42,271
3,389
-
-
306,399
276,354
44,273
309,788
276,354
44,273
(8,783)
15,706
(2,002)
-
-
-
(8,783)
15,706
(2,002)
190,337
161,854
14,779
181,554
177,560
12,777		 Total
2024
£
104,240
1,150
228,941
334,331
-
320,627
320,627
13,704
-
13,704
176,633
190,337

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension liability
The funds of the Charity
Restricted income funds
14
Unrestricted funds		 2025
£
53,036
115,195
168,231
(16,620)		 £
29,943
151,611
181,554
181,554
9,505
172,049
181,554		 2024
£
66,139
108,766
174,905
(18,923)		 £
34,355
155,982
190,337
190,337
12,777
177,560
190,337

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 19 May 2026

Roger Moore Chair of the Board of Trustees

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Don't Lose Hope CIO is a legal form of corporate body with limited liability designed specifically for charities.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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). The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The Charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

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

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

The Trustees have considered the Charity’s strong operational and financial performances during the year, its risk mitigations (particularly its Revenue Risk), its cash reserves and its situation at the time of approving these Financial Statements and have concluded that the Charity remains a going concern.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the Charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the Charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Leasehold improvements 10% straight line per annum
Plant and equipment 25% reducing balance per annum
Fixtures and fittings 25% reducing balance per annum
IT equipment 25% reducing balance per annum

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the Charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.9 Financial instruments

The Charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Charity's balance sheet when the Charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.10 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the Charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the Charity’s accounting policies, the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
49,258
-
Grants (see analysis below)
338
78,981
49,596
78,981
Grants
Tesco bags of help
338
-
BNA (British Naturalists' Association)
-
20,000
Buckles
-
3,000
Len Pick Trust
11,500
National Lottery: Garden funding
-
11,000
National Lottery: Runaway Theatre funding
-
18,000
NHS (Night Light Cafe)
-
15,481
338
78,981		 Total
2025
£
49,258
79,319
128,577
338
20,000
3,000
11,500
11,000
18,000
15,481
79,319		 Total
2024
£
60,956
43,284
104,240
1,013
-
-
5,000
22,000
-
15,271
43,284

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

4 Fundraising income

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Snowdon - - - 1,150
- - - 1,150
Other trading activities
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
funds funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Fundraising 67,248 - 67,248 85,693
Counselling 110,113 - 110,113 122,905
Recharges and sundry income (4,933) - (4,933) 20,343
Other trading activities 172,428 - 172,428 228,941
Expenditure on raising funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising and publicity
Fundraising costs 3,389 -

5 Other trading activities

6 Expenditure on raising funds

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

7 Charitable activities

Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
2025
£
£
Wages and salaries
78,714
29,000
Counsellor staff costs
86,824
49,981
Staff training
5,586
-
Staff clothing
334
-
Event related costs
2,503
-
Rent and rates
13,318
-
Light and heat
11,490
-
Insurance
3,778
-
Repairs and renewals
3,642
-
Cafe food and drink
166
-
Toys, books and equipment
3,158
-
Telephone
2,095
-
Post and stationery
292
-
Website costs
1,451
-
Sundry expenses
1,334
-
Legal and professional fees
2,039
-
Accountancy fees
3,012
-
Bank and card charges
1,472
-
Depreciation
4,458
1,752
225,666
80,733
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
225,666
-
Restricted funds
-
80,733
225,666
80,733		 Total
2025
£
107,714
136,805
5,586
334
2,503
13,318
11,490
3,778
3,642
166
3,158
2,095
292
1,451
1,334
2,039
3,012
1,472
6,210
306,399
225,666
80,733
306,399		 Total
2024
£
101,203
161,405
3,043
782
2,872
15,688
8,638
3,679
2,827
180
1,541
1,794
948
1,871
1,276
176
4,254
1,540
6,910
320,627
276,354
44,273
320,627

8 Trustees

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the Charity during the year.

9 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was: 5 (2024 - 5).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

10 Taxation

No provision for taxation has been made in these accounts as the CIO is a registered charity and all surplus funds are applied for charitable purposes.

11 Tangible fixed assets

Leasehold
improvements
Plant and
equipment
Fixtures and
fittings
IT equipment
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 October 2024
35,348
6,059
22,107
348
Additions
-
1,299
-
500
At 30 September 2025
35,348
7,358
22,107
848
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2024
11,060
3,596
14,628
223
Depreciation charged in the year
3,535
670
1,870
136
At 30 September 2025
14,595
4,266
16,498
359
Carrying amount
At 30 September 2025
20,753
3,092
5,609
489
At 30 September 2024
24,288
2,463
7,479
125		 Total
£
63,862
1,799
65,661
29,507
6,211
35,718
29,943
34,355
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2025
£
49,309
3,727
53,036		 2024
£
63,566
2,573
66,139

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
1,298
3,581
482
11,259
16,620		 2024
£
1,390
3,873
484
13,176
18,923

14 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 October Incoming Resources Transfers At 30
2024 resources expended September
2025
£ £ £ £ £
12,777 78,981 (80,733) (1,520) 9,505
Previous year: At 1 October Incoming Resources Transfers At 30
2023 resources expended September
2024
£ £ £ £ £
14,779 42,271 (44,273) - 12,777

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

14 Restricted funds

(Continued)

The Charity received funding from six grants in the year, which have been spent across three specific projects.

£20,000 (2024: £nil) was received from the BNA (British Naturalist's Association). This grant cost supports associated wages and salary costs.

£3,000 (2024:£nil) was received from Buckles, a local firm of Solicitors. This grant cost supports associated wages and salary costs.

£11,500 (2024: £5,000) was received in relation to the Len Pick Trust. These grant costs support associated wages and salary costs.

£11,000 (2024: £22,000) was received from National Lottery Funding in relation to garden funding, supporting associated wages and salary costs.

£18,000 (2024: £nil) was received from National Lottery Funding in relation to theatre funding, supporting associated wages and salary costs.

£15,481 (2024: £15,271) was received in relation to the NHS Night Light Café. These grants support associated wages and salary costs.

Where restricted funds have been used to cover expenses relating to assets purchase by the Charity then their cost allocation in the accounts will be accounted for via the depreciation charge, being allocated over the estimated useful economic life of said asset(s).

Where the funds have been used directly then there full cost is include within restricted funds analysis.

15 Unrestricted funds

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.

These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the Trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 October Incoming Resources Transfers At 30
2024 resources expended September
2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 177,560 222,024 (229,055) 1,520 172,049

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2025

15 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 October Incoming Resources Transfers At 30
2023 resources expended September
2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 161,854 292,060 (276,354) - 177,560

16 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
At 30 September 2025:
Tangible assets
20,438
9,505
Current assets/(liabilities)
151,611
-
172,049
9,505
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 30 September 2024:
Tangible assets
23,098
11,257
Current assets/(liabilities)
154,462
1,520
177,560
12,777		 Total
2025
£
29,943
151,611
181,554
Total
2024
£
34,355
155,982
190,337

Lessee

At the reporting end date the Charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, of £9,375 (2024 - £21,875)