Charity number: 1181246
THE HARDY FOUNDATION
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

THE HARDY FOUNDATION
CONTENTS
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Reference and administrative detsils of the Charity. its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Trustees
Edward John Hardy
Edward Thomas Hardy, Chair
R￿hard Jeremy Paul
Charity registered
number
1181246
Principal office
124 FinGhley ftoad
London
NW3 5JS
Accountants
Nyman Libson Paul LLP
Chartered Accountants
124 Finchley Road
London
NW3 5JS
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees present their 8Mual report together with the financial statemènts of the Charity for the 1 January
2023 10 31 December 2023.
Objectlves and aetlvitles
a. Pollcles and objectlves
The charliy alms io further chariiable purposes ihrough provlslon of grants wllhlls alms Ilsted ￿elOw.
Reducing poverty.
Provide relief to those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-heallh, disability, financial hardship or other
disadvantage.
- Advancement of education.
Provide relief of suffering of animals which are in need of care and attention by reason of sickness,
mallrealment, poor circuMstan￿S or ill use.
In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration lo general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating lo public benefit, induding the guidance 'Public benefit.. running a
charity {PB21'.
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
The main activities undertaken relate to the provision of grants lo organisatK)ns which are listed below.
Achieving for Children
REORG Charity
Merky Foundation Limited
Achievements and perform8nce
a. Main achievements of the Charlty
The charity has provided grants lo organisalions offering charitable services in aid of mental health, addiction.
child weKare, educalionllraining, racial equality and social indusion in the United Kingdom.
Flnanclal revlew
a. Golng concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adeguale
resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt
Ihc going wnccrn basis in pr¢paring Ihc financial slatcmcnts. Furthcr dctails rcgarding th¢ adoption of thc
going con￿rn basis can be fwnd in the accounting policies.
b. Rgsgrvgs policy
The charity is still in the process of accumulating reserves. The trustees consider the cu￿ent levels of reserves
lo be adequate al this time. The charills operational expenditure is relatively low so reserves could sustain it for
many years.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
c. Financial review
During the year the charity had income of £2,723 12022.. £94,411). This was due to there being no donations
ceived in the year, as the charity had sufficient funds. The income received was interest on cash held al bank.
The charity spent £35,000 {2022.. £73,322) on grants during the year, as well as £7,48112022.. £5,886) on other
operational costs. This resulted in nel expenditure recorded for the year of £39,75812022.. £15,203 net income).
At reporting dale, reserves lofwhich all are unreslrictedl, were £220,12812D22.' £259,886).
Structure. governance and management
Constitution
The Hardy Foundation is a registered Gharitable inGorporaled organisation, number 1181246, and is Gonstituted
under a Trust deed registered 18 December 2018.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the
terms of the Trust deed.
. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
The founding trustees are the only trustees of the charity. There are no plans lo induct new trustees.
d. Financial risk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those ￿lated to the
operations and finances of thè Charity, and are satisfied that systems and prO￿dureS are in place to mitigate
exposure lo the major risks.
Plans for future periods
The trustees plan for the future of the charity is lo continue funding the it through donations and pawng grants lo
recipients that they identify as worthy causes meeting the Charit￿$ criteria.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
TRUSTEES. REPORT ICONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Statement of Trustees. responsibilities
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordan￿ with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law applicable lo charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees lo prepare financial statements for
each financial which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, including ils income and expenditure, for th8t period. In preparing these financial
stalemenls, the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently-
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021.,
make judgments and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed. subject to any
material departLJres disclosed and explained in the financial statements..
prepare the financial statements on the 90ing concern basis unless il is inappropriate lo presume that the
Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees a￿ responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient lo show and explain
the Charills transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lirne the financial position of the Charity
and enable them lo ensu￿ that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity
{Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the Trust deed. They a￿ also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud 8nd other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 29 October 2024 and siqned on their behalf by..
Edward Thomas Hardy
Chair
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Note
Income from:
Danxtion% And leggjcies
Investments
2,723
2,723
661
Total income
2,723
2,723
94.411
Expenditurg on..
Charitable activities
42,481
42,481
79,208
Total expenditure
42,481
42,481
79,208
Ngt movement in funds
139,7581
139,7581
15,203
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Nel movement in funds
259,886
139,7581
259,886
139,7581
244,683
15,203
Total funds carried forward
220,128
220,128
259,886
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on p8ges 7 to 13 f<ym part of these financial statements.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
18,750
215,378
18,750
258,996
234,128
277,746
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
114,0001
117,8601
Net current assets
220,128
259,886
Total net assets
220,128
259,886
Charity funds
Unreslricled funds
10
220,128
259.886
Total funds
220,128
259.886
The financial statements were approved and aulhorised for issue by the Trustees on 29 October 2024 and signed
on their behalf by:
Edward Thomas Hardy
Chair
The notes on pages 7 to 13 fum part of these financial stalemenls.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
General infomiation
The Hardy Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation registered in England and Wales. The
address of the registered office is Regina House, 124 Finchley Road NW3 5JS.
A¢¢ounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordan￿ with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Reput>lic of Ireland IFRS 102} (second edition effective 1 January 2019}, the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} and the Charities Act
2011.
The financial statements have been prepared lo give a 'true and fairf view and have departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only lo the extent required lo provide a 'lrue
and fair, view. This departure has involved following the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 published on 16
July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stslemenl of Recommended
Practice effective from 1 April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The Hardy Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the
relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Golng concern
The Trustees have reviewed the circumstances of the charity and consider that resources continue
to be available to fund ils activities for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the trustees consider it
appropriate lo continue lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the Charity has entillemenl lo the income, it is probable that the
income will be received and the amount of income receivable c8n be measured reliably.
Income lax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised al the b'me of the donation.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Accounting policies {¢ontinuedl
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is rewgnised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic
benefit to a third paty, it is probable that a transfer of ecDnomic benefits will be required in
settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incuffed on diredy undertaking the activities which further the
Charitys objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the
ffpr 1% rnndititsnAI. %iJrh grAnt.% tjp.ing rpengni%&d As g.xpènditiJrg whèn thg. rnnditiun% xttAr.hing Arè
fulfilled. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end are noted as 8
comrnilment, bul rK)l accrued 8s expenditure.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
2.5 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued al the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.6 Llab115tles and provlglons
Liabilities are recognised when there is an oblig8tion al the reporting date as a result of a past event.
il is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement. and the amount of the
settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the Charity anticipates il will pay to settle the debt or th8
amount it has received as adVan￿d payments for the goods or services it musl provide.
2.7 Fund accounting
General funds are unreslricled funds which are available for use al the discretion of the Trustees in
ftjrtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes. The charity does not have any funds which are not unrestricted.
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Income from donations and legacies
Unreslricled
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Totsl
funds
2022
Donations
Gift Aid
75,000
18,750
93,750
Investment ineome
Unreslricled
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Total
funds
2022
Interest
2.723
2.723
661
Analysis of grants
Grants to
Institutions
2023
Total
funds
2023
Grants to institutions
35.000
35.000
Grants to
Institutions
2022
Total
funds
2022
Grants to institutions
73,322
73,322
The Charity has made the following material grants to institutions during the year..
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Analysis of grants (continued)
2023
2022
Name of institution
REORG
10,000
50.000
18.322
5,000
The Nasz Slask foundation
Achieving for Children
Merky Foundation
5,000
20,000
35,000
73,322
Analysis of expenditu￿ by activities
Grant
funding of
activities
2023
Support
costs
2023
Total
funds
2023
Grants to institutions
Other costs
35.000
35,000
7,481
7,481
35,000
7,481
42.481
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Analysis of expenditure by activities {continuedl
Grant
funding of
activities
2022
Support
costs
2022
Total
funds
2022
Grants to institutions
Other costs
T3,322
73,322
5.886
5,886
73,322
5,886
79,208
Analysis of direct costs
Analysis of support costs
Support
Total
fiJnd8
Total
fiJnd.%
2023
2023
2022
Bank charges
Accountancy
481
481
326
7,000
7,000
5,560
7,481
7,481
5,886
Trustees. remuneratlon and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefils12022 - £NILI.
During the year ended 31 December 2023, no Trustee expenses have been incurred12022- £NILI.
Donations from trustees during the year, with no conditions attached, lolalled £NIL {2022 - £75,000).
Debtors
2023
2022
Due within one year
PrepayTnents and accrued income
18,750
18.750
18,750
18.750
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Creditors.. Amounts falling due within ono year
2023
2022
Trade creditors
8,940
8.920
Accruals and deferred income
14,000
14,000
17,860
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THE HARDY FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
10. Statement of funds
statgment of funds - current year
Balance at
31
December
2023
Balan￿ al 1
January
2023
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
259,886
2,723
142,4811
220,128
Statement of funds - prior year
Balance at
31
December
2022
Balance at
1 January
2022
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Pun(Js
244,bilJ
Y4,411
179,2UiSI
259,bUb
11. Related party transactions
During the year the charity paid a grant of £10,000 12022 - £50,000) lo REORG (charity number-
11922231, a charity in which Edward Thomas Hardy is also a trustee.
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