Charity registration number 1185974 (England and Wales) Company registration number 11496535
QHUBEKA UK
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
QHUBEKA UK
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees Mr A A Fitzhenry Mr J N Ford R Wright L Oliver Secretary Mr P M Shannon Charity number (England and Wales) 1185974 Company number 11496535 Registered office 28 Baring Street London N1 3DJ Independent examiner Newton & Garner Limited
QHUBEKA UK
CONTENTS
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| Trustees' report | 1 - 2 |
| Independent examiner's report | 3 |
| Statement of financial activities | 4 |
| Balance sheet | 5 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 6 - 12 |
QHUBEKA UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
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 governing document, the Companies Act 2006 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 and activities
The charity's objects are the advancement of education, the prevent and relief of poverty, the promotion of conservation and environmental protection and the advancement of health in particular (but without limitation) in South Africa and neighbouring countries by the provision of bicycles.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
Achievements and performance
Financial review
It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.
The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.
Structure, governance and management
The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 2 August 2018 and registered as a charity on 24 October 2019. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Mr A A Fitzhenry
Mr J N Ford R Wright L Oliver
There shall be at least four Trustees, at least two of which should be Independent Trustees.
Any person who is willing to act as Trustee, and who would not be disqualified from acting under provision under the provisions of Article 27, may be appointed to be a Trustee by a decision of the Trustees but such a person shall not take office unless and until the appointment is confirmed in writing by Qhubeka South Africa.
None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
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QHUBEKA UK
TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr J N Ford Trustee
15 July 2026
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QHUBEKA UK
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF QHUBEKA UK
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of QHUBEKA UK (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examiner's statement
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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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
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2 the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
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3 the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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4 the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
Newton & Garner Limited
15 July 2026
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QHUBEKA UK
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | ||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||
| Notes | £ | £ | |
| Income from: | |||
| Donations and legacies | 3 | 103,380 | 69,053 |
| Investments | 4 | 517 | - |
| Total income | 103,897 | 69,053 | |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Raising funds | 5 | 34,038 | 13,734 |
| Charitable activities | 6 | 3,549 | 59,853 |
| Total expenditure | 37,587 | 73,587 | |
| Net income/(expenditure) | 66,310 | (4,534) | |
| Other recognised gains and losses: | |||
| Other gains | 13 | 81 | - |
| Net movement in funds | 9 | 66,391 | (4,534) |
| Reconciliation of funds: | |||
| Fund balances at 1 January 2025 | 440,908 | 445,442 | |
| Fund balances at 31 December 2025 | 507,299 | 440,908 |
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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QHUBEKA UK
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025
| Notes Current assets Debtors 15 Investments 16 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 17 Net current assets The funds of the charity Unrestricted funds 18 |
2025 £ 1,096 300,000 209,504 510,600 (3,301) |
£ 507,299 507,299 507,299 |
2024 £ - - 442,734 442,734 (1,826) |
£ 440,908 |
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| 440,908 | ||||
| 440,908 |
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 15 July 2026
Mr J N Ford Trustee
Company registration number 11496535 (England and Wales)
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
Charity information
QHUBEKA UK is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 28 Baring Street, London, N1 3DJ.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" 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)". 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 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
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
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.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.
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.
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.
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
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.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair value]. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.6 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.
1.7 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.
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
1 Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
1.8 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.
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 Income from donations and legacies
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Donations and gifts | 103,380 | 69,053 |
| Income from investments | ||
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Interest receivable | 517 | - |
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4 Income from investments
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
5 Expenditure on raising funds
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Fundraising and publicity | ||
| Staging fundraising events | 3,873 | 149 |
| Advertising | 3,867 | 7,270 |
| Other fundraising costs | 10,548 | 6,315 |
| Support costs | 15,750 | - |
| 34,038 | 13,734 |
6 Expenditure on charitable activities
| Direct costs Grant funding of activities (see note 7) Share of support and governance costs (see note 8) Governance Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds 7 Grants payable Grants to institutions: Qhubeka Charity NPC 8 Support costs allocated to activities Governance costs |
2025 £ 1,947 1,602 3,549 3,549 2025 £ 1,947 2025 £ 1,602 |
2024 £ 58,329 1,524 |
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| 59,853 | ||
| 59,853 | ||
| 2024 £ 58,329 |
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| 2024 £ 1,524 |
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 8 Support costs allocated to activities Governance costs comprise: Audit fees 9 Net movement in funds The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting): Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements |
(Continued) 2025 2024 £ £ 1,602 1,524 1,602 1,524 2025 2024 £ £ 1,602 1,524 |
(Continued) 2025 2024 £ £ 1,602 1,524 1,602 1,524 2025 2024 £ £ 1,602 1,524 |
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| 1,524 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,524 |
10 Trustees
None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year. See Note 19 for details of transactions involving Trustees.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
| The average monthly number of employees during the year was: | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Number | Number | |
| Total | - | - |
| There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. |
12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
13 Other gains and losses
| Unrestricted | Unrestricted | |
|---|---|---|
| funds | funds | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |
| Gains/(losses) upon: | £ | £ |
| Foreign exchange | (81) | - |
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
| 15 Debtors Amounts falling due within one year: Other debtors 16 Current asset investments Unlisted investments This is a 12 month fixed term deposit account. 17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Other creditors |
2025 £ 1,096 2025 £ 300,000 2025 £ 3,301 |
2024 £ - |
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| 2024 £ - |
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| 2024 £ 1,826 |
18 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 General funds Previous year: At 1 General funds |
January 2025 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 December 2025 £ £ £ £ £ 440,908 103,897 (37,587) 81 507,299 January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Gains and losses At 31 December 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 445,442 69,053 (73,587) - 440,908 |
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19 Related party transactions
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QHUBEKA UK
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025
19 Related party transactions (Continued)
Transactions with related parties
During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:
| Purchase of goods | ||
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| 2025 | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Hembury Ltd | 15,750 | - |
Hembury Ltd is a company owned and managed by Jeremy Ford, Trustee of Qhubeka UK. The charity paid Hembury Ltd for consulting services.
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