PRAIZIN. HANDS PUPPET GROUP Trustees, Annual Re ort and Financial Statement Year endin st 31 December 2025 Charit No: 1186981 PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page I
Introduction We have had another successful year with our three puppet teams. During the year we have performed at some new venues. These have mainly come from people recommending us as they have seen the work we do and through social media. Our Big Hands Team have had new Christmas and Easter presentations this year which has been well received in the schools we have visited. When working in schools we have a small team of up- front people who talk to the audience between songs or sketches and as we change over props and scenery. Thank you to Joy, Serena, lan and Sue for supporting us in this role. The details of the puppet group's activities are shared in our quarterly newsletter. The newsletter includes details of the activities of the three puppets team along with other infomiation and future events. These are available via email or downloadable from our website. In August, we learnt that there was a possibility that the unit we use for storing all our equipment may be knocked down and flats built to replace it. This was following an article in 'The Daily Echo, newspaper about the planning application being submitted. The search then began to find a new long-term venue we could hire. With the limited funds we have available, this was not an easy search. Following months of searching and meetings, we arranged to hire a room at St Andrews Church. The room is the same floor space as our previous unit, but il has a high ceiling. This will enable us to get all our equipment on racking and have a small rehearsal spa. The room will be ideal for the future development of the puppet group. We are scheduled to move in during January 2026. As shared at our AGM in July, we are planning on putting on a showcase in November 2026 for the local community. This will be a mix of puppetry and other creative arts which all our puppeteers will have the opportunity to be part of. The following pages of the report give a summary of the activities we have achieved during the year and our financial position as at the end of the year Thank you to everyone who supports the work of the puppet charity, whether that be through prayer, financially, by being part of a puppet team, orjust words of encouragement to support the teams. Thank you also to my fellow trustees for helping to run the charity in the best way possible to ensure its future. Nigel Eyres Chair of Trustees Contents: Trustees, Annual Report Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities Notes to the Accounts Independent Examinerfs Report PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 2
Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period start dale Peri(*Y end date From 01 01 2025 31 12 2025 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Praizin, Hands Puppet Group Other names charity is known by Registered charity number lif any) 1186981 27 Tormead Hylhe Southampton, Hampshire Postcode S045 SAW Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole ear Office lif any) Name of person lor bodyl entitl•d oint trL¢Stee if an Charity membership Charity membership Charity membership Charity membership Nigel John Eyres Cary Elizabeth Joyce Colin Slephen Ridoul Beverly Jayne Eyres Maryanne Timandra Isobella Kitcherside Chair Charity membership 10 12 13 14 15 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear NIA PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAA AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 3
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior Stsff members (Optional infonnation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Type of goveming documenl Constitution - Issue 02 - Released 17.12.2019 How the charity is constituted Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Trustee selection methods Elected by membership at the AGM Additional governance issues (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant. aboul". We have the following policies in place that are reviewed annually by the trustees al their October Trustees meeting. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees., the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works., relationship with any related parties.. Iruslees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Health and Safety Policy Safeguarding Policy Data Protection Policy Risk Assessment Reserves Policy All the ¢harTly membership that works with the youth team or in schools etc have an enhanced DBS check carried out on them, which are revalidated every 3 years. They also receive annual Safeguarding training. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The advancement of the Christian faith using puppetry and creative arts in an evangelistic and teaching nature, working with people of all ages from churches, schools, and communities. Developing the skills of both the youth and adult puppet teams through training and teamwork. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document To present secular educational puppetry presentations working with schools and educational establishments to advance the education of children and young people as well as adults with learning disabilities. By covering social issue topics that may affect their lives. PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 4
Our three puppet teams have had another productive year. Our Big Hands adult team, in the weeks leading up to Easter and Christmas visited a number of different schools. Our PSHE Schools Project team (personal, social, health and economic) have been working with schools all year to put on presentations on social issue topics. We have launched an updated Anger presentation. Our youth leam, this year, have perfomed al a Church event and a communrty day. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects linclude within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Addltlonal details of objectives and activities Ioptlonal inforniation) The charity has no paid staff and is run totally by volunteers. The trustees rely on the commitment of these volunteers to develop and grow the work of the charity. We do not make a charge for the work we do, so rely on donations and grants received during the year, to support the charity. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about.. policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment., We do not supply grants or have an investrnent policy. contribution made by volunteers. PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 5
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year As we have three different teams, we have summarised their activities during the year, below.. Big Hands Adult Team The team has had another successful year preforming 2 new presenlalions. The Easter presentation was performed lo 14 different schools in the New Forest and Soulhampton area. The Christmas presentation was performed to 12 school and al 2 different churches as part of their outreach events. PSHE Schools Project This team put on presentations on social issue topics supporting the personal, social, health and economic IPHSE) education curriculum. The team started the year performing an updated Anger presentation to 6 schools. They then visited another 11 Schools with a Fire Safety presentation during May and June Romey who is a member of our Big Hands team has joined this team during the year. Little Hands Youth Team The leam's theme for 2025 was 'Nothing is Impossible with God, which they performed al a Church during Ihe year. 11 has unfortunately been a quieter year for the team as a couple of the venues, that they had booked for, were cancelled. When the team have not been rehearsing or performing, they have had a social time in their regular meetings playing games and learning more about God During the year, they have had outings to pedal karting and to play darts and pool. Praying Hands This small group meets regularly during the year. They also share to a wider prayer group of people who cannot attend the meetings via WhalsApp prayer group Fundraising We received three grants during the year. January- The Listeners Trust - £1.241.92- This money covered the cosl of new puppets plus different backdrops and props for our new Easter Presentation. November- Waterside Community Fund - £1.304.97 - This grant covered the cost of commissioning some custom puppets for our new 'Looking after your Teeth, presentation. December- Bishop Radford Trust- £ 1.965.43- As part of the planning for our Showcase in November 2026, this grant is to cover some of the materials needed for Ihe Showcase and the rehearsals beforehand. PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 6
Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves We have a reserves policy in place that gives the charity an increased level of financial security against unexpected costs. During the year we have not needed to use this reserve fund. The trustees consider what the reserve fund could be used lo cover, like unexpected cos15 that have not been budgeted for or replacing failed equipment. repairs to the van or to cover a drop in donations, so the charity Gan continue lo operate. Considering all these faorS that this reserve fund may need to cover, the reserve fund value has been set as £2,000 This amount is held in our bank account as unrestricted funds. Details of any funds materially in deficit None Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charily's principal sources of funds (including any fundrai5ingl', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Our main source offunding comes from Ihe donations we receive during the year which was £10,992. These donations are made up of regular monthly donations1£5,370) and single donations1£5,6221 On many of these donations, we are able to claim Gift Aid which has added an additional £975. We also apply for grants to support the work of the charity, especially to cover the cost of new presentations. During the year we received three different grants for a total of £4,512. Further details of this grant can be found under the account notes section (section DI The donations and grants we have received have enabled the charity to offer performances and activities to achieve the charity's objectives. During the year, receipts were £17,673 and payments were £15,749, giving a net increase of £1,923. This increase is a result of us receiving a grant in December for £1,965 that will be spent in 2026. Total carried fOard £8,410 We do not have an investment policy. PRAIZIN HAND5 PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 7
Section F Other optional information The puppet groups equipment is currently stored at a unit in Hythe, which we rent. The location of the unit is ideal as it is central and allows us lo drive the van up to the doors, for loading and unloading, bul it also has several other points that do not make it ideal. During the year we have been searching for a new storage location that we can also use for rehearsals and meetings etc. We have been sucSsful in the search and in January 2026 we will move out of our current unit and move into our Puppet Hub. Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(sl Full name{sl Position lèg Secretary, Chair, etcl Nigel John Eyres Cary Elizabeth Joyce Chair Trustee Date 21 April 2026 PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 8
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO ANO WALES Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from 1.J•.25 31.C.25 Section A Receipts and payments UThrestncted Restncled fur Endowment Total funds trJlJ M¥•t tyjlh f•Ste tr)thR trJthi r•w•ste Al Recei rknrAtior6 Gft AKI 975 975 716 103 103 126 19 anoo Èasy.FdraY 174 19 ants 512 10 12 Sub totsl(Gross income forAR) A2 Asset and inve$lment sals. See lable . 11161 4612 17.674 11507 Sub total Total r8c•lpts 4512 17.$74 11fjlJl A3Pa ments 13 14 S37 Hal Flre Iv Itwrance 15 16 17 102 187 187 Actik Bank 18 nd Ojb 97 75 170 19 Tgam Clcthi OBS Chks Traini Tra*1 F¥fr•shmrts Asceknrwts Year Ew.p PUFeStr 197 74 2x1 74 21 12 12 47 137 12 Sub total 547 10,547 A4 Asset and investment rchases, see table EwiFvn8nt Putvts Pffjp5 4n¢ S¢w 7T9 347 736 Sub tolal Total yMents 547 1&750 11454 Net of r•e•1P(PaYmentsJ AS Tran$fer5 between fund5 A6 Cash funds la51 year end Cash funds thls year end PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 9
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrfrsthcted funds Ri¢tod Endowment fund8 C•t¢9orfes Dotal B1 Cash funds Cashal 7.1YJ )rey rot Ban Total c funds 445 Unrestricted fvnds Re5tn"ctsd funds to Tr•w••t£ En¢JJwrnent nd5 co1tloFrtkJlj Curr•niv•h Ib• B3 Inve¥tment assèts FundfOTJthx Dètail$ B4 Asset¥ retalned for the charity's use iryJ A10. & Lwhbr¥J Ew"rr¢rt (Ayestritsj ikneicknJ 71thèn du• BS Llabllrt Sunatu Print Nan Dole of proval Mgd J(kn Eyres 21.Aw.26 Cxy Eebath Jty 21.Apr.26 PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPETGROUP TAR ANO ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 10
Accounts Notes Notes Comments Donations- Monthly The regular monthly donations increased during 2025. We now receive £465.00 a month as regular monthl donations via standin order. Donations During the year, we reiVed a total of 32 donations from schools, Churches, etc and individuals. The number of donations received was 10 less than in 2024, but the value ofthe donations was up b £1,211. Gift Aid Rebate Several of the ersonal donations we received, we were able to claim back 250kn Gift Aid on. Hall Hire The Big Hands and Little Hands teams use Blackfield Baptist Church to rehearse. The Church do not char e us for the use of the buildin bul we donate towards the heatin and electncil costs. Team Clothing The puppet team's polo shirts and hoodies, the volunteers wear, they pay for themselves. The difference in value between the receipts and payments is because some items have been reiVed in 2024 and paid for in 2025. Trips and Outings This covered the cost of taking our Little Hands youth team lo Pedal Karts and to play Darts and Pool during the year. As we do not know if the event will be fully attended the cost, which is paid by those attending, 15 adjusted to allow for this. If it is then fully attended any excess is used for future Little Hand5 activities. This ear we had an excess of £29.00 Easy Fundraising Vve receive a small donation from Easy Fundraising when people make purchases that are linked to the charil Activity Supplies This covers the cost of different activities organised for our Little Hands youth team during their meetin s. The excess is ul toward the costs of usin the hall. Grants (Restricted Funds) We received three grants during the year. Jan The Listeners Trust - £1,241.92 - Used for our new Easter Presentation Nov - Waterside Community Fund - £1,304 97- Used for our new 'Looking after your Teelh, presentation Dec - Bishop Radford Trust- £ 1.965.43 - To cover part of the cost of the Showcase. It will be ent durin 2026. Merchandise We have some branded pens, notebooks keyrings etc that we sold during the year. In 2025 we did not have the op ortunit to sell an New Year Meal In January 2026, we organised a meal for the Big Hands puppet team and some of the charity su orters. The aid to attend so the mone is shown in the accounts. Equip Puppet Festival This event did not ha en in 2025 Storage This covers the cost of us hirin Puppet Hub In January 2026 we moved into our Puppet Hub. Some of the set-up costs have been incurred in December 2025 Puppet Van This covers the annual cost of running the puppet van, including diesel, servicing and repairs and insuran. Insurance This covers the liability insurance, equipment insurance and other InsUranS needed for the charit This cost increased a ain this ear. Administration 10 12 13 our unit to store all our e ment. 14 15 16 17 PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 11
This covered the cost of running the charity, for example stationary, stamps, printer ink etc. It also includes the cost of bookin the hall for the AGM. Bank Charges We chan ed our bank account in 2024 so no lon Testing Covers the annual PAT testing of all the puppet groups electrical equipment. We need this testing to be able lo use our e ui ment in Schools and other venues. DBS Checks All new adult puppeteers need to have an enhanced DBS check when they join. The DBS Ghecks are then revalidated eve ears Training We arran e external safe Travel Expenses When we do puppet performances that are not in the local area, we contribute to the fuel costs of these who drive to the venue. No costs for 2025 Refreshments This is for our rehearsals at our Little Hands team meelin Miscellaneous For those costs that fall outside the other cate 18 er an char es on our new account. 19 20 21 uardin trainin for the et team in October 22 23 24 ones. General The charity's accounts are receipts and payments accounts. All values are rounded to the nearesl whole £. PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 12
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl I members of Praizin, Hands Puppet Group On accounts for the year ended I 31st December 2025 Charity no (if anyl 1186981 Set out on pages 91012 I report to the Iruslees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity I'the Trust I for the year ended 3111212025. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act ). report in respecl of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145151{bl of the Act. I have completed my examination I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention "l in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Independent examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come acfOSS no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply Signed: Date: Name: Alan Nicholas Relevant professional qualification{sl or body lif any): Chartered Accountant IICAEVV) Address: 15A Wellands Road Lyndhurst, Hampshire S043 7AB PRAIZIN HANDS PUPPET GROUP TAR AND ACCOUNTS 2025 01 NE Page 13