PRAIZIN. HANDS
PUPPET GROUP
Trustees, Annual Re
ort
and
Financial Statement
Year endin
st
31 December 2025
Charit No: 1186981
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 fa￿orS 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
fO￿ard £8,410
We do not have an investment policy.
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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 suc￿Ssful 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
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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
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975
975
716
103
103
126
19
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Èasy.F￿dra*Y
174
19
ants
512
10
12
Sub totsl(Gross income forAR)
A2 Asset and inve$lment sal*s.
See lable .
11161
4612
17.674
11507
Sub total
Total r8c•lpts
4512
17.$74
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ments
13
14
S37
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Iv
Itwrance
15
16
17
102
187
187
Actik
Bank
18
nd Ojb
97
75
170
19
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OBS Ch*ks
Traini
Tra*1
F¥fr•shmrts
Asceknrwts
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Ew.p PU￿FeStr
197
74
2x1
74
21
12
12
47
137
12
Sub total
547
10,547
A4 Asset and investment
rchases,
see table
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7T9
347
736
Sub tolal
Total ￿yMents
547
1&750
11454
Net of r•e•1P￿(PaYmentsJ
AS Tran$fer5 between fund5
A6 Cash funds la51 year end
Cash funds thls year end
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrfrsthcted
funds
R*i¢tod Endowment
fund8
C•t¢9orfes
Dotal
B1 Cash funds
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445
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to Tr•w••t£
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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 re￿iVed 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 re￿iVed
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 InsUran￿S 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
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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 £.
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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
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