Charity registration number: 1187676
THE BLOOMERS TRUST TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2025
Swift Accountancy Chartered Certified Accountants Swift Farm, Sandy Lane Ashford Kent TN26 1JN
The Bloomers Trust Contents
| Page | |
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| Reference and Administrative Details | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2—3 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Comparative Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Statement of Financial Position | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8—12 |
| The following pages do not form part of the statutory accounts: | |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 13 |
The Bloomers Trust Reference and Administrative Details For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Trustees | Mr K F Osborne - Chair |
|---|---|
| Miss E Bates (appointed 01/12/2024) | |
| Miss V E Glennie | |
| Charity Number | 1187676 |
| Principal Address | Suite 2069 Letraset Building |
| Wotton Road | |
| Ashford | |
| Kent | |
| TN23 6LN | |
| Independent Examiner | Adam Clegg FCCA BSc (Hons) |
| Swift Accountancy | |
| Chartered Certified Accountants | |
| Swift Farm, Sandy Lane | |
| Ashford | |
| Kent | |
| TN26 1JN |
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The Bloomers Trust
Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The Bloomers Trust supplies, wherever possible, items requested by Caseworkers for vulnerable women and babies whom they are supporting. This includes: Push chairs, Moses Baskets, High chairs, Cots etc. These items will be second hand goods of the highest quality. This will also include items purchased new which are considered as essentials for nursing mums including: breast pads, maternity wear.
Significant Activities
The charity has secured funding partners that have supported the charity this year. The trustees are grateful and foresee these partnerships continuing into the future. Quizzes are organised to continue to raise awareness of what the charity does and raise generate unrestricted funds.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The charity has generated incoming resources of £50,659, incurred expenditure of £30,977, resulting in a surplus for the year of £19,682.
This compares to during the previous reporting period, the charity generated income of £31,847, incurred expenses of £29,292 resulting in a surplus for the year of £2,555.
Reserves Policy
Funds available to the charity as at 5 April 2025 amounted to £32,295 of which £2,685 were unrestricted funds, and £29,610 were restricted.
This compared to as at 5 April 2024 amounted to £8,335 of which there was a defict in unrestricted funds of £8,883 and surplus on restricted funds of £17,218.
Funds Materially in Deficit
During the previous financial period, unrestricted funds were in deficit at 5 April 2024 of £8,883. The trading results of the current financial period have returned the fund to a surplus.
Going Concern
The trustees have considered the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern and are satisfied that it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
The Bloomers Trust is a registered charity, number 1187676, and is constituted under a trust deed.
Trustee Selection Methods
There are no provisions within the constitution for selection of Trustees other than by existing trustees.
Other Information
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The Bloomers Trust Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
Other information
On 24 October 2024, Kieran Osborne agreed to a nine year Disqualification Undertaking under the Companies Directors Disqualification Act 1986. However, a High Court order dated 21 October 2024 grants permission for him to continue as a trustee of The Bloomers Trust, in view of his senior and integral involvement in the operation of the charity, and is therefore subject to strict conditions. The charity complies fully with the order, with enhanced governance and financial oversight in place. The Trustees confirm that the charity's operations remain unaffected.
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Miss V E Glennie Trustee 3 February 2026
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The Bloomers Trust Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of The Bloomers Trust For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Bloomers Trust (the Trust) for the year ended 5 April 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect 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 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:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and contents 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.
Adam Clegg FCCA BSc (Hons) 3 February 2026 Swift Farm, Sandy Lane Ashford Kent TN26 1JN
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The Bloomers Trust Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 4 Charitable activities: Care package provision EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 6 Care package provision NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ 6,887 19,222 |
Restricted funds £ - 24,550 |
2025 Total funds £ 6,887 43,772 |
2024 Total funds £ 3,625 28,222 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26,109 | 24,550 | 50,659 | 31,847 | |
| (14,542) | (16,436) | (30,978) | (29,292) | |
| 11,567 | 8,114 | 19,681 | 2,555 | |
| 11,567 (8,883) |
8,114 21,496 |
19,681 12,613 |
2,555 10,058 |
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| 2,684 | 29,610 | 32,294 | 12,613 |
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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The Bloomers Trust Comparative Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies 4 Charitable activities: Care package provision EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable activities: 6 Care package provision NET INCOME NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 15 |
Unrestricted funds £ 3,625 - |
Restricted funds £ - 28,222 |
2024 Total funds £ 3,625 28,222 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,625 | 28,222 | 31,847 | |
| (11,646) | (17,646) | (29,292) | |
| (8,021) | 10,576 | 2,555 | |
| (8,021) (862) |
10,576 10,920 |
2,555 10,058 |
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| (8,883) | 21,496 | 12,613 |
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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The Bloomers Trust Statement of Financial Position As At 5 April 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 11 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 12 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 13 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Restricted Funds Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 15 On behalf of the board |
Unrestricted funds £ 1,225 |
Restricted funds £ - |
2025 Total funds £ 1,225 |
2024 Total funds £ 1,078 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,225 1,303 4,135 |
- - 29,610 |
1,225 1,303 33,745 |
1,078 2,036 10,216 |
|
| 5,438 (3,979) |
29,610 - |
35,048 (3,979) |
12,252 (717) |
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| 1,459 | 29,610 | 31,069 | 11,535 | |
| 2,684 | 29,610 | 32,294 | 12,613 | |
| 2,684 | 29,610 | 32,294 | 12,613 | |
| 29,610 2,684 |
21,496 (8,883) |
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| 32,294 | 12,613 | |||
Miss V E Glennie Trustee 3 February 2026
The notes on pages 8 to 12 form part of these financial statements.
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The Bloomers Trust Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
1. General Information
The Bloomers Trust is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission, registered charity number 1187676. The principal address is Suite 2069 Letraset Building, Wotton Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 6LN.
2. Statement of Compliance
The financial statements 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 Charities Act 2011.
3. Accounting Policies
3.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
3.2. Financial Reporting Standard 102 - Reduced Disclosure Exemptions
The charity has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland":
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows and Section 3 Financial Statement Presentation paragraph 3.17 (d); the requirements of Section 11 Financial Instruments paragraphs 11.42, 11.44, 11.45, 11.47, 11.48 (a) (iii), 11.48 (a) (iv), 11.48 (b) and 11.48 (c); the requirements of Section 12 Other Financial Instruments Issues paragraphs 12.27, 12.29 (a), 12.29 (b), 12.29A and 12.30.
3.3. Going Concern Disclosure
The trustees have not identified any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
3.4. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for a specific purpose.
Restricted funds are to be used for specific purposes as laid down by the donor.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
3.5. Incoming Resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
3.6. Resources Expended
Liabilities are recognised as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure.
3.7. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Leasehold 10% straight line Computer Equipment 33% straight line
3.8. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other short-term highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
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The Bloomers Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
3.9. Taxation
The charity is exempt from tax as all its income is charitable and applied for charitable purposes.
3.10. Government Assistance
Grants are recognised in the statement of financial activities in an appropriate manner that matches them with the expenditure towards which they are intended to contribute.
Grants for immediate financial support or to cover costs already incurred are recognised immediately in the statement of financial activities. Grants towards general activities of the entity over a specific period are recognised in the statement of financial activities over that period.
Grants towards fixed assets are recognised over the expected useful lives of the related assets and are treated as deferred income and released to the statement of financial activities over the useful life of the asset concerned.
All grants in the statement of financial activities are recognised when all conditions for receipt have been complied with.
4. Income from Donations and Legacies
| . Income from Donations and Legacies |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Donations and gifts . Net Income/(Expenditure) he net income is stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned . Analysis of Expenditure Care package provision Care package provision |
Activities undertaken directly £ 30,069 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 6,887 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 3,625 |
| 2025 £ 353 |
2024 £ 600 |
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| Support costs (see note 7) £ 909 |
2025 Total £ 30,978 |
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| Activities undertaken directly £ 28,058 |
Support costs (see note 7) £ 1,234 |
2024 Total £ 29,292 |
5. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net income is stated after charging/(crediting):
6. Analysis of Expenditure
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The Bloomers Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
7. Support Costs
| 7. Support Costs |
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|---|---|---|
| General administration General administration 8. Independent Examiner's Remuneration Independent examination of the financial statements Other assurance services Tax advisory services Other financial services 9. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs |
2025 £ 660 - - - 660 2025 £ 7,382 115 7,497 |
2025 Care package provision £ 909 |
| 2024 Care package provision £ 1,234 |
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| 2024 £ 747 75 - - |
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| 822 | ||
| 2024 £ 6,977 - |
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| 6,977 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
10. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 1 (2024: 2)
11. Tangible Assets
| 1. Tangible Assets |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Cost As at 6 April 2024 Additions As at 5 April 2025 |
Land & Property Leasehold £ 1,000 - |
Computer Equipment £ 1,499 500 |
Total £ 2,499 500 |
| 1,000 | 1,999 | 2,999 | |
| ...CONTINUED |
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The Bloomers Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Depreciation As at 6 April 2024 Provided during the period As at 5 April 2025 Net Book Value As at 5 April 2025 As at 6 April 2024 12. Debtors Due within one year Other debtors 13. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Trade creditors Accruals and deferred income |
133 100 |
133 100 |
1,288 253 |
1,421 353 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | 1,541 | 1,774 | ||
| 767 | 458 | 1,225 | ||
| 867 | 211 | 1,078 | ||
| 2025 £ 1,303 2025 £ - 3,979 3,979 |
2024 £ 2,036 |
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| 2024 £ 35 682 |
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| 717 |
- Deferred Income
Deferred income movements, included within note 12, in the year were as follows:
| Balance at the start of the period Income deferred in the current period Balance at the end of the period |
2025 £ - 3,303 |
2024 £ - - |
|---|---|---|
| 3,303 | - |
Grant income relating to staff costs has been deferred where it relates to expenditure to be incurred in the following financial year. The deferred balance will be released to income as the related salary costs are incurred.
- Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Designated: Designated for operational funds Total unrestricted funds |
As at 6 April 2024 £ (8,883) - |
Income £ 13,787 12,322 |
Expenditure £ (2,220) (12,322) |
As at 5 April 2025 £ 2,684 - |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (8,883) | 26,109 | (14,542) | 2,684 |
Restricted funds
...CONTINUED
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The Bloomers Trust Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| Restricted for care packages funds IT project fund Total restricted funds Total funds Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Restricted funds Restricted for care packages funds IT project fund Total restricted funds Total funds |
17,218 4,278 |
24,550 - |
(12,667) (3,769) |
29,101 509 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21,496 | 24,550 | (16,436) | 29,610 | |
| 12,613 | 50,659 | (30,978) | 32,294 | |
| As at 6 April 2023 £ (862) 10,920 - |
Income £ 3,625 22,984 5,238 |
Expenditure £ (11,646) (16,686) (960) |
As at 5 April 2024 £ (8,883) 17,218 4,278 |
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| 10,920 | 28,222 | (17,646) | 21,496 | |
| 10,058 | 31,847 | (29,292) | 12,613 |
16. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
17. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
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The Bloomers Trust Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 5 April 2025
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Donations and legacies Donations and gifts Quiz donations Charitable Activities: Care package provision Grants EXPENDITURE ON: Charitable Activities: Care package provision Staging fundraising events Goods for care packages Wages and salaries Employers NI Travel and subsistence expenses Consultancy fees Premises costs Computer software, IT consumables and maintenance Repairs, renewals and maintenance Marketing and advertising costs Carriage and freight Other direct costs Depreciation Independent examiner's fees Bookkeeping fees Bank charges NET INCOME |
2025 Total funds £ 6,252 635 |
2024 Total funds £ 2,715 910 |
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| 6,887 43,772 |
3,625 28,222 |
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| 43,772 | 28,222 | |
| 50,659 (1,372) (9,315) (7,382) (115) (87) (1,200) (4,961) (3,769) (282) (353) (502) (378) (353) (660) (204) (45) |
31,847 (2,369) (7,677) (6,977) - - (992) (5,696) (1,972) - (297) (1,182) (296) (600) (822) (400) (12) |
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| (30,978) | (29,292) | |
| (30,978) | (29,292) | |
| 19,681 | 2,555 |
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