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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1179157
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOR DRIVEN FORWARD
Cogs Accountancy Services Limited 54 Vale Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 5LA
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 2 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 3 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 4 |
| Balance Sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 6 to 8 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 9 |
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. 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 Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
Driven Forward is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered 11th July 2018. The objectives of the CIO are to promote social inclusion for the public benefit by working with people across Berkshire and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, to prevent people becoming socially excluded and to relieve the needs of the socially excluded and assist in reintegrating these persons into society and the community.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
The financial performance of the charity is shown on pages 4 to 9.
OUR OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Driven Forward's objectives are set to reflect our aims in the context of the our broader goals
Key objectives for the year include-
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1 To expand the community fridge's Saturday "free food pop ups" with the possibility of expanding to harder-to-reach areas in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maindenhead.
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2 To look at expanding opening hours to include at least one Saturday morning each month.
FUNDING AND SUPPORT
Driven Forward is dependent upon charitable giving from individuals and organisations. Individuals have been generous in their support, both in money and in kind, as have a number of charitable trusts and foundations with their funding donations.
Driven Forward has enjoyed a range of good working partnerships. For example, we have recieved regular funding received from St George’s Chapel Windsor Castle.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, CIO - FOUNDATION Registered 11 Jul 2018
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1179157
Principal address
1 Winch Terrace, Tinkers Lane Windsor Berkshire SL4 4NA
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
Clare Suares Trustee Franziska Maunder Chair Frankie Theobalds Trustee Tiia Stephens Trustee
The Trustees are initially appointed are remain Trustees until resignation.
The work of the Trustees has been to establish the charity, to develop and to steer the charity and to ensure that the charity is well managed, funded and supported. Day to day operations of projects is managed by Tiia Stephens, with active volunteers who attend and support on all of the trips and activities.
Independent examiner
Cogs Accountancy Services Limited 54 Vale Road Windsor Berkshire SL4 5LA
22 September 2025 | 10:38 BST
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs T Stephens - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF DRIVEN FORWARD
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Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Driven Forward
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Driven Forward for the year ended 31 March 2025
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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The accounts do not accord with those records; or
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The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of
accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I 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.
John Jasinski
Cogs Accountancy Services Limited 54 Vale Road
Windsor Berkshire SL4 5LA
22 September 2025 | 10:38 BST Date: .............................................
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| STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 |
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| Notes | 2025 2024 Unrestricted Total fund (£) funds (£) |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Total EXPENDITURE ON Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD Donations Other income Costs of generating voluntary income and other |
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| £ 18,985 £ 21,268 |
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| £ 18,985 £ 21,268 |
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| £ 13,159 £ 16,048 |
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| £ 13,159 £ 16,048 |
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| £ 5,826 £ 5,220 |
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| 37,802 32,582 |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025
| BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2025 |
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| Notes | 2025 2024 Unrestricted Total fund (£) funds (£) |
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| FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS CREDITORS NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Tangible assets Cash at bank and in hand Accounts Receivable Prepayments Cash Donations CF Cash Donations Other Debtors Amounts falling due within one year |
6 8 |
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| 2,371 3,161 |
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| 41,192 34,298 - (50) - 66 - 261 - - 600 600 |
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| 41,792 35,175 |
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| 535 535 |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
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| FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS Unrestricted funds |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
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| 43,628 37,802 |
22 September 2025 | 10:38 BST The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on …............................ signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Mrs T Stephens - Trustee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Plant & Machinery
- 25% on reducing balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| 3. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At Purchase |
Plant and Machinery Totals £ £ 10,989 10,989 |
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| DEPRECIATION 790 790 8,618 8,618 NET BOOK VALUE 2,371 2,371 4. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 £ - 535 Charge for year At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2024 Accounts Payable PAYE Payable |
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| 790 790 |
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| 8,618 8,618 |
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| 2,371 2,371 |
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| 535 | ||
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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| 5. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS General fund |
At 31/03/24 Net movement in funds At 31/03/25 £ £ £ 37,802 5,826 43,628 |
| 37,802 5,826 43,628 |
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| Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in funds, included in the General fund |
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| Movement in funds £ £ £ Incoming resources Resources expended above are as follows: 18,985 13,159 5,826 |
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| 18,985 13,159 5,826 |
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| DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 |
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Voluntary income Donations In - Not Reserved Donations In Reserved |
2025 2024 £ £ 12,540 14,968 6,445 6,300 |
| 18,985 21,268 |
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| Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Raising donations and legacies Support costs Management Finance Direct Expenses Advertising & Marketing Telephone & Internet Charitable Donations Cleaning Consulting Insurance IT Software and Consumables Motor Vehicle and Travel Expenses Other Consumables Printing and Stationery Profit/Loss on disposal of Asset Rent Repairs and Maintenance Staff Entertainment Staff Training |
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| 18,985 21,268 |
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| 204 989 - 93 151 152 |
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| 355 1,234 447 - 40 194 - 1,700 901 726 95 - 146 381 99 - 41 - - (4,690) 7,400 7,100 163 5,369 591 740 58 - |
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| 9,981 11,518 |
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| Governance costs Total resources expended Bank charges Interest Paid Depreciation Audit & Accountancy Fees |
- - - - 790 1,079 |
| 790 1,079 |
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| 2,034 2,217 |
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| 13,160 16,048 |
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| Net (expenditure)/income | 5,825 5,220 |