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2025-03-31-accounts

CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1179075

Hart Gables CIO

Unaudited Financial Statements

31 March 2025

S J ACCOUNTING SERVICES (NE) LTD

Hart Gables CIO

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

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Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 5
Statement of financial activities 6
Statement of financial position 7
Notes to the financial statements 8

Hart Gables CIO

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 March 2025

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name Hart Gables CIO
Charity registration number 1179075
Principal office The Innovation Hub
Newtown Community Resource Centre
Durham Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 0DE
The trustees
T Herrington
L Kennedy (Resigned 19 April 2024)
P Neal
A Young
Independent examiner SJ Accounting Services (NE) Ltd
3 Galava Walk
Ingleby Barwick
Stockton on Tees
TS17 5JD

Structure, governance and management

Hart Gables is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), incorporated on 5th July 2018. The CIO is governed by a Board of Trustees.

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Hart Gables CIO

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Objectives and activities

The objects of the CIO are to promote equality and diversity, advance education and eliminate discrimination in relation to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in particular but not exclusively those residing in and around the North East for the benefit of the public by raising awareness in issues affecting the said persons with the object of developing an environment in favour of LGBT equality by providing information, advice and support.

Services offered by Hart Gables include:

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Hart Gables CIO

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Achievements and performance

The team have delivered a total of 256 group sessions across Teesside and East Durham in the reporting period, supporting a total of 347 different individuals. These groups include:

True Colours - Peterlee Cloud 9 - Middlesbrough Born to Be (youth) - Stockton Born to Be (youth) - Hartlepool Wellbeing Wednesday - Zoom She's OUT/We OUT - Tuesday (monthly) LGBT Focus Group (adults - Tuesday (monthly)

In total 787 one to one support sessions have been delivered, supporting a total of 215 different people.

In total the service has supported 562 different people.

The team have supported 89 people seeking asylum.

The team have delivered an additional 12 events throughout the reporting period:

Adult summer evening session - 11 people Black History Month event - 13 people New year celebration - 14 people IDAHOBIT (Roseberry Topping) - 16 people IDAHOBIT (Seaton) - 12 people Pride events x 4 - 40 people Community Conversations - Cass Report - 10 people Community Conversations - Supreme Court Ruling - 12 people 20th Year Anniversary - 42

A total of 170 people attended these events.

The team have delivered 25 training sessions (including school assemblies) through the reporting period, raising awareness to a total of 762 people.

Over the past 12 months Hart Gables have in total supported 562 different people accessing support.

The total of beneficiaries, including training delegate is: 1494

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Hart Gables CIO

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

Financial review

The results for the period are reflected in the Statement of Financial Activities in the accounts. The accounts for the year show a surplus of £44,902. The reserves stand at £140,225, £72,666 being unrestricted funds with free reserves of £52,919.

Reserves Policy

The trustees aim is to expend all funds on their charitable objects; however, they recognise the need to maintain a certain level of reserves as a cushion against possible future difficulties. Free reserves at the level of 6 months running costs would allow the charity to continue it's operations while alternative funding sources were sought.

The trustees' annual report was approved on 2[nd] September 2025 and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

T Herrington Trustee

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Hart Gables CIO

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Hart Gables CIO

Year ended 31 March 2025

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Hart Gables CIO ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 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 Act’).

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

Independent examiner's statement

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

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the financial statements do not accord with those records; or

  3. the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

SJ Accounting Services (NE) Ltd Independent Examiner

3 Galava Walk Ingleby Barwick Stockton on Tees TS17 5JD

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Hart Gables CIO

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 March 2025

2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
funds funds Total funds Total funds
Note £ £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 52,351 165,753 218,104 158,713
Other income 5 5,000 5,000 5,000
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Total income 57,351 165,753 223,104 163,713
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Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable activities 6,7 42,697 135,506 178,202 177,264
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Total expenditure 42,697 135,506 178,202 177,264
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Net income/(expenditure) 14,654 30,247 44,902 (13,551)
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Transfers between funds 11,016 (11,016)
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Net movement in funds 25,670 19,231 44,902 (13,551)
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 46,996 48,328 95,324 108,875
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Total funds carried forward 72,666 67,559 140,225 95,324
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The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Hart Gables CIO

Statement of Financial Position

31 March 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets 12 3,060 2,997
Current assets
Debtors 13 1,200
Cash at bank and in hand 138,370 92,898
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138,370 94,098
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 14 1,205 1,772
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Net current assets 137,165 92,326
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Total assets less current liabilities 140,225 95,323
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Net assets 140,225 95,323
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Funds of the charity
Restricted funds 67,559 48,328
Unrestricted funds 72,665 46,995
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Total charity funds 16 140,224
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95,323
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 2[nd] September 2025, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

T Herrington Trustee

The notes on pages 8 to 17 form part of these financial statements.

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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 March 2025

1. General information

The charity is a public benefit entity and a registered charity in England and Wales and is unincorporated. The address of the principal office is The Innovation Hub, Newtown Community Resource Centre, Durham Road, Stockton on Tees, TS19 0DE.

2. Statement of compliance

These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with FRS 102, 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland', the 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) (Charities SORP (FRS 102)) and the Charities Act 2011.

3. Accounting policies

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properties measured at fair value through income or expenditure.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.

Going concern

There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue.

Disclosure exemptions

The entity satisfies the criteria of being a qualifying entity as defined in FRS 102. As such, advantage has been taken of the following disclosure exemptions available under paragraph 1.12 of FRS 102: (a) No cash flow statement has been presented for the company. (b) Disclosures in respect of financial instruments have not been presented.

Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees to further any of the charity's purposes.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or commitment.

Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or endowment funds.

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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when entitlement has passed to the charity; it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:

All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.

Tangible assets

Tangible assets are initially recorded at cost, and subsequently stated at cost less any accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Any tangible assets carried at revalued amounts are recorded at the fair value at the date of revaluation less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Tangible assets (continued)

An increase in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of a revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, unless it reverses a charge for impairment that has previously been recognised as expenditure within the statement of financial activities. A decrease in the carrying amount of an asset as a result of revaluation, is recognised in other recognised gains and losses, except to which it offsets any previous revaluation gain, in which case the loss is shown within other recognised gains and losses on the statement of financial activities.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuation of an asset, less its residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Fixtures and fittings - 20% straight line Equipment - 20% straight line

Impairment of fixed assets

A review for indicators of impairment is carried out at each reporting date, with the recoverable amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, the asset is impaired accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for possible reversal at each reporting date.

For the purposes of impairment testing, when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable group of assets that includes the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or groups of assets.

For impairment testing of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition date, allocated to each of the cash-generating units that are expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity are assigned to those units.

Financial instruments

A financial asset or a financial liability is recognised only when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including any related transaction costs.

Current assets and current liabilities are subsequently measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.

Debt instruments are subsequently measured at amortised cost.

Where investments in shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably, the investment is subsequently measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognised in income and expenditure. All other such investments are subsequently measured at cost less impairment.

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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)

Other financial instruments, including derivatives, are initially recognised at fair value, unless payment for an asset is deferred beyond normal business terms or financed at a rate of interest that is not a market rate, in which case the asset is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt instrument.

Other financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with any changes recognised in the statement of financial activities, with the exception of hedging instruments in a designated hedging relationship.

Financial assets that are measured at cost or amortised cost are reviewed for objective evidence of impairment at the end of each reporting date. If there is objective evidence of impairment, an impairment loss is recognised under the appropriate heading in the statement of financial activities in which the initial gain was recognised.

For all equity instruments regardless of significance, and other financial assets that are individually significant, these are assessed individually for impairment. Other financial assets are either assessed individually or grouped on the basis of similar credit risk characteristics.

Any reversals of impairment are recognised immediately, to the extent that the reversal does not result in a carrying amount of the financial asset that exceeds what the carrying amount would have been had the impairment not previously been recognised.

Defined contribution plans

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period in which the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.

When contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in the period in which it arises.

4. Donations and legacies

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 3,356 3,356

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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

4. Donations and legacies (continued)

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Grants
Tudor Trust 36,667 36,667
National Lottery 67,662 67,662
Children In Need 15,034 15,034
Ballinger Trust 15,000 15,000
Durham CC- True Colours 6,882 6,882
Awards For All
Durham University 2,500 2,500
Bauer Cash for Kids 1,920 1,920
Henry Smith 33,350 33,350
LGBT Focus Group 738 738
LGBT Advance Income 7,045 7,045
Hospital of God 1,000 1,000
North Star Housing 1,950 1,950
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust 25,000 25,000
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52,351 165,753 218,104
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Donations
Donations 3,531 3,531
Grants
Tudor Trust 33,333 33,333
National Lottery 65,937 65,937
Children In Need 4,953 4,953
Ballinger Trust
Durham CC- True Colours
Awards For All 8,684 8,684
Durham University 1,200 1,200
Bauer Cash for Kids
Henry Smith 33,300 33,300
LGBT Focus Group
LGBT Advance Income 7,775 7,775
Hospital of God
North Star Housing
Postcode Neighbourhood Trust
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11,306 147,407 158,713
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5. Other income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2025 Funds 2024
£ £ £ £
Other income type 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

6. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Activity type 1 39,116 132,962 172,084
Support costs 3,581 2,544 6,118
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42,697 135,506 178,202
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Activity type 1 44,164 126,623 170,788
Support costs 1,084 5,393 6,476
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45,248 132,016 177,264
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7. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Activities
undertaken Support Total funds Total fund
directly costs 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Activity type 1 172,084 172,084 170,788
Governance costs 6,118 6,118 6,476
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172,084 6,118 178,202 177,264
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8. Net income/(expenditure)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2025 2024
£ £
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 1,209 1,012
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9. Independent examination fees
2025 2024
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 690 690
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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

10. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:
2025 2024
£ £
Wages and salaries 120,983 123,958
Social security costs 10,004 10,277
Employer contributions to pension plans 2,518 2,627
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133,505 136,862
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The average head count of employees during the year was 5 (2024: Nil).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2024: Nil).

11. Trustee remuneration and expenses

12. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and
fittings Equipment Total
£ £ £
Cost
At 1 April 2024 140 5,043 5,183
Additions 1,272 1,272
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At 31 March 2025 140 6,315 6,455
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2024 70 2,116 2,186
Charge for the year 28 1,181 1,209
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At 31 March 2025 98 3,297 3,395
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 42 3,018 3,060
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At 31 March 2024 70 2,927 2,997
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13. Debtors
2025 2024
£ £
Prepayments and accrued income 1,200
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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

14. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025 2024
£ £
Trade creditors 515 1,152
Accruals and deferred income 690 575
Other creditors 45
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1,205 1,772
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15. Pensions and other post retirement benefits

Defined contribution plans

The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relation to defined contribution plans was £2,518 (2024: £2,627).

16. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 25
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 27,252 57,351 (42,697) 11,013 52,919
Redundancy Reserve 19,744 2 19,746
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46,996 57,351 (42,697) 11,015 72,665
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At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 24
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 45,069 16,306 (45,248) 11,124 27,251
Redundancy Reserve 17,441 2,303 19,744
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62,510 16,306 (45,248) 13,427 46,995
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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

16. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)

Restricted funds

Restricted funds
At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2024 Income Expenditure Transfers 25
£ £ £ £ £
Tudor Trust 16,659 36,667 (26,456) 26,870
National Lottery 20,706 67,662 (55,378) (10,451)
22,539
Children In Need 15,034 (11,194) (667)
3,173
LGBT Focus Group 738 (420) 318
Bauer Cash for Kids 1,920 (1,456) 464
Awards For All 2,629 (2,654) 25
Durham CC- True
Colours 6,882 (6,959) 77
Hospital Of God 1,000 (98) 902
Henry Smith 8,334 33,350 (30,541) 11,143
Durham University 2,500 (350) 2,150
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48,328 165,753 (135,506) (11,016)
67,559
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At
At 31 March 20
1 April 2023 Income Expenditure Transfers 24
£ £ £ £ £
Tudor Trust 16,511 33,333 (32,535) (650)
16,659
National Lottery 21,461 65,937 (55,272) (11,420)
20,706
Children In Need 4,953 (4,374) (579)
LGBT Focus Group
Bauer Cash for Kids
Awards For All 8,684 (6,055) 2,629
Durham CC- True
Colours
Hospital Of God
Henry Smith 8,393 33,300 (32,580) (779)
8,334
Durham University 1,200 (1,200)
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46,365 147,407 (132,016) (13,428)
48,328
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Hart Gables CIO

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 March 2025

17. Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2025
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 3,060 3,060
Current assets 69,606 67,559 137,165
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Net assets 72,666 67,559 140,225
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds
Funds Funds 2024
£ £ £
Tangible fixed assets 2,997 2,997
Current assets 43,998 48,328 92,326
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Net assets 46,995 48,328 95,323
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