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CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1184982

King's School of Theology

Unaudited Financial Statements

31 August 2024

JOHNSTON WOOD ROACH LIMITED

Chartered accountants 24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville PO7 7SQ

King's School of Theology

Financial Statements

Year ended 31 August 2024

Page Page
Trustees' annual report 1
Independent examiner's report to the trustees 7
Statement of financial activities 8
Statement of financial position 9
Notes to the financial statements 100

King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report

Year ended 31 August 2024

The trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2024.

Reference and administrative details

Registered charity name King's School of Theology Charity registration number 1184982

The trustees

Mr A Cutteridge Mr M Mumford Mr M Nash Independent examiner K Wood FCA FCCA 24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville PO7 7SQ

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King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

Structure, governance and management

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2023. 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 2019).

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.

Organisational structure

KST has a board of trustees who meet quarterly and are responsible for the charity. The board of trustees has three members who were selected for their experience in financial management and charity governance, and experience in the fields of theological education and church leadership. They are all also long standing members of the charity's Executive Committee. The Principal and the Executive Committee have been delegated responsibility by the trustees for the day to day running of the charity.

The Executive Committee comprises six members, who meet quarterly with the Principal and Vice Principal. They review educational delivery, strategy and finances, and support the senior team in the delivery of their roles.

The charity employs four staff: Principal, Vice Principal, Academic Dean and Operations Manager. Each works part time.

The staff have been supported by a team of 24 paid lecturers and six volunteer mentors. The mentors run discussion based sessions for groups of 4-6 students between teaching sessions.

Related parties

KST currently has no contractual relationships with related parties.

Risk management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

The trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The trustees have also examined other operational, reputational, staffing and business risks which they face, and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

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King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

Objectives and activities (continued) Objectives and activities

The object of the charity is to advance the education of the public in the sphere of Christian Theology, providing theological education to adults. KST seeks to advance the Christian faith by means of being a theology and training resource and advance the education, training and personal development of Christian leaders who operate in church, community and business spheres.

To deliver the charity's object, KST offers two programmes: a three-year part time certificate in theology, and standalone short courses. In a context where many 'everyday Christians' would love to study, but see theology as an unattainable pursuit, KST's courses are designed to be accessible, affordable and applied.

Our courses enable students to grow in knowledge, lead with greater depth, think with more clarity, and serve God with greater purpose, whatever their background or context.

Significant activities Core Programme

KST's core programme is a three-year part time course in Theology. This comprises 15 teaching weekends (21 modules), supplemented by small group mentioning sessions and personal study for the completion of assignments. Students are able to take a 'specialism' accounting for 30% of their second and third year, in either Theology and Biblical Studies, Theology and Christian Spirituality or Theology and Transforming Mission.

KST follows a hybrid model, allowing students to participate online wherever they are, with the option of attending additional in-person gatherings. Approximately two thirds of students attend in person when this is offered.

In 2023-24 we had 39 students across the three academic years of the programme, of whom 20 enrolled in September 2023.

Efforts to widen KST's geographical reach continued to bear fruit, with new students joining not only from the UK, but Cyprus, Nigeria and India. The UK-based students included new participants from Iran and Poland, studying in their second language.

The new cohort were ethnically, educationally and ecclesiastically diverse, with multiple nationalities and church backgrounds represented. This is part of KST's vision: to create learning environments where students can cross geographical and cultural barriers, and whose learning experience and theological reflection is strengthened by the diversity represented.

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King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

Objectives and activities (continued)

Although the cost of living crisis has continued to affect recruitment, despite the best efforts of the marketing team, Those who signed up reflected a strong desire to study, and were motivated by reasons of personal faith and the church ministry and community roles in which they worked or volunteered. A significant number sought to be equipped for lay leadership roles within their church communities.

Short Courses

KST's Short Courses allow people to engage with KST without having to commit to the full 3 year part time course. They are typically 4-6 sessions, offered weekly. Courses are particularly attractive to alumni who wish to top up previous studies, and church leaders seeking continuing professional development.

This year we continued to develop our programme of short courses. In order to do this, KST invested reserves to pay an existing staff member for an additional 1 day per week. This upfront investment expanded the offering and built momentum for the project. They were able to focus on content development, marketing and delivery of courses.

Between 2023-24 we ran six short courses which engaged over 50 students. This included The Book of Ruth, What Does It Mean to be Human and The Book of Deuteronomy, which were all popular.

Fundraising

Our efforts to explore fundraising were fruitful this year with one off general donations, and funding received in bursaries to support particular students. Increased funding will help us to achieve our aim of making theological education accessible to as wide a range of people as possible.

40 Years

This year we marked 40 years since KST's forerunner King's Bible College opened its doors. We released a series of articles from former students, indicating the impact of studying with King's Theology in if various forms. We also held a celebration, coinciding with our annual graduation, at Ripon College, with input from previous students and principals. We were able to tell the story of our history, and celebrate where we are today. This was a fantastic event.

Looking Ahead

We continue to plan and invest in developing our first of a series of international 'hubs'. This will involve a cohort of students from the same location being linked with a local mentor and studying in collaboration with one another. These will increase our international reach, whilst providing stability and connection for those in the hub.

Additionally, we hope to increase the intake of students, by renewed investment in advertising and networking. To do this we will seek to increase our staffing levels, releasing capacity for communications and marketing.

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King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

Objectives and activities (continued)

Impact

KST exists to advance the education of the public in the sphere of Christian Theology, by providing theological education to adults. Our programmes are of benefit to Christian leaders, lay ministers and volunteers, who employ their learning within their churches, workplaces and wider communities.

As well as the accumulation of knowledge, KST offers intangible benefits in the form of growth in confidence, improved communication skills and the wisdom that comes from encountering a variety of perspectives on an issue.

In order to monitor standards and satisfaction, student feedback was taken after each teaching weekend (module) and short course. This demonstrated a high level of satisfaction. Across the whole school and all modules, 96% of students gave each module a rating of either satisfied or very satisfied.

In addition, an end of course survey was completed by graduating students:

"KST offers a rigorous theological course that stretches and deepens biblical knowledge. The material is presented by a diverse group of experts who fragrance the teaching with their own love of God. The framework of the course provides students with a challenging, supportive and inspiring learning journey." - Julie, Graduate 2024

"It has given me motivation and longing to discover truths about the God I love and relate to and know what the scriptures have to say about him and his plans for the whole of creation " - Ralph, Graduate 2024

With contemporary debates increasingly causing divisions in the Church, many leaders and lay believers alike are ill resource to grapple with these complex issues. KST exists to equip everyday Christians with understanding and depth of thinking, to live out their faith sensitively and faithfully in their local communities. Our Graduates apply their learning within their local churches, enabling these churches to be places of good news to their communities and wider society.

Public benefit

The trustees are aware of and consider the requirements regarding public benefit in their ongoing planning and decision making

Bursary Support

In addition to the generally available subsidy mentioned above, particular support was given to a number of students with the greatest financial need. Due to generous support from churches, organisations and alumni, bursaries of nearly £8000 were awarded.

Charlotte (not her real name) was one recipient of a bursary. On benefits, she always wanted ot study but did have the means:

"I can't even tell you all the things that I have learned this year. The course has been brilliant, the staff have been brilliant, the study format and the small groups in between have been brilliant. I think the biggest thing for me is this is my first time of studying the bible even though I have been reading it for many many years, my brain has just been opened to so much that I had never seen or noticed before. The bible has really been brought to life for me."

Charlotte has engaged with the course fully online, which has made it accessible for her.

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King's School of Theology

Trustees' Annual Report (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

Objectives and activities (continued)

Financial review

Financial performance

At the end of the period 31 August 2024 the charity reports income of £65,805 and expenditure of £77,254. This reflects a deficit of £11,449 for the period. The total unrestricted funds carried forward is £25,973 (2023: £37,422).

Reserves policy

The policy of the trustees is to hold a minimum of 3 months costs in reserve, at times this will be exceeded and invested at appropriate in the ongoing development of programs to further benefit the objectives of the charity.

Going concern

KST continues to invest resources, and reserves to develop our educational programmes. Adjusting to the academic models post-pandemic context has required investment. The overall financial outlook of the charity is positive.

27 Jun 2025

The trustees' annual report was approved on .............................. and signed on behalf of the board of trustees by:

Mr M Nash Trustee

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King's School of Theology

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of King's School of Theology

Year ended 31 August 2024

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of King's School of Theology ('the charity') for the year ended 31 August 2024.

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.

27 Jun 2025

K Wood FCA FCCA Independent Examiner

24 Picton House Hussar Court Waterlooville PO7 7SQ

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King's School of Theology

Statement of Financial Activities

Year ended 31 August 2024

2024 2023
Unrestricted
fundsTotal funds Total funds
Note £ £ £
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies 4 13,396 13,396 17,954
Charitable activities 5 52,077 52,077 47,761
Investment income 6 332 332 100
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Total income 65,805 65,805 65,815
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Expenditure
Expenditure on raising funds:
Costs of raising donations and legacies 7 9,358 9,358 8,685
Costs of other trading activities 8 58,875 58,875 48,721
Expenditure on charitable activities 9,10 9,021 9,021 13,109
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Total expenditure 77,254 77,254 70,515
============================ ============================ ============================
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Net expenditure and net movement in funds (11,449) (11,449) (4,700)
============================ ============================ ============================
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 37,422 37,422 42,122
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Total funds carried forward 25,973 25,973 37,422
============================ ============================ ============================

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 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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King's School of Theology

Statement of Financial Position

31 August 2024

2024 2023
Note £ £
Current assets
Debtors 15 889 659
Cash at bank and in hand 37,521 41,841
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38,410 42,500
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 16 12,437 5,078
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Net current assets 25,973 37,422
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Total assets less current liabilities 25,973 37,422
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Net assets 25,973 37,422
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Funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds 25,973 37,422
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Total charity funds 18 25,973 37,422
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These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 27 Jun 2025........................, and are signed on behalf of the board by:

Mr M Nash Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.

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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements

Year ended 31 August 2024

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 24 Picton House, Hussar Court, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 7SQ.

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 of the charitable company, 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Going concern

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

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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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

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.

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.

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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

3. Accounting policies (continued)

Financial instruments (continued)

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.

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 Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Donations
Donations 13,396 13,396 17,954 17,954
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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

5. Charitable activities

Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Student fees 52,077 52,077 47,761 47,761
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6. Investment income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest receivable 332 332 100 100
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7. Costs of raising donations and legacies
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Fundraising costs 9,358 9,358 8,685 8,685
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8. Costs of other trading activities
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Advertising and publicity 844 844
Wages, mentor and general resources 58,031 58,031 48,721 48,721
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58,875 58,875 48,721 48,721
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9. Expenditure on charitable activities by fund type
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024 Funds 2023
£ £ £ £
Support costs 9,021 9,021 13,109 13,109
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10. Expenditure on charitable activities by activity type
Support Total funds Total fund
costs 2024 2023
£ £ £
Activity type 1 7,700 7,700 11,892
Governance costs 1,321 1,321 1,217
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9,021 9,021 13,109
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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

11. Analysis of support costs

Analysis of
support costs
activity 1 Total 2024 Total 2023
£ £ £
Staff costs 2,427 2,427 6,336
General office 176 176 158
Finance costs 60 60 95
Governance costs 1,260 1,260 1,122
Support costs - Travel 1,887 1,887 1,504
Support costs - Advertising 3,186 3,186 3,894
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8,996 8,996 13,109
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12. Independent examination fees

2024 2023
£ £
Fees payable to the independent examiner for:
Independent examination of the financial statements 800 800
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13. Staff costs

The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Wages and salaries 45,075 39,544
Employer contributions to pension plans 2,427 2,234
Other employee benefits 4,969 4,189
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52,471 45,967
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The average head count of employees during the year was 4 (2023: 4).

No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year (2023: Nil).

14. Trustee remuneration and expenses

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 August 2024 nor for the year ended 31 August 2023.

15. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 889 659
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King's School of Theology

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

Year ended 31 August 2024

16. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2024 2023
£ £
Accruals and deferred income 11,766 5,078
Social security and other taxes 211
Other creditors 460
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12,437 5,078
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17. 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 £2,427 (2023: £2,234).

18. Analysis of charitable funds

Unrestricted funds

Unrestricted funds
At At
1 September 31 August
2023 Income Expenditure 2024
£ £ £ £
General funds 37,422 65,805 (77,254)
25,973
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At At
1 September 31 August 20
2022 Income Expenditure 23
£ £ £ £
General funds 42,122 65,815 (70,515)
37,422
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Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2024
£ £
Current assets 38,410 38,410
Creditors less than 1 year (12,437)
(12,437)
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Net assets 25,973 25,973
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Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds 2023
£ £
Current assets 42,500 42,500
Creditors less than 1 year (5,078)
(5,078)
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Net assets 37,422 37,422
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19. Analysis of net assets between funds

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