
## Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

## Trustees’ Annual Report 

## and 

## Financial Statements 

## For year ending 31 March 2026 

Registered charity number 1189433 

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## **Contents** 

1. Chairs Report 

3. Reference and Administrative Details 

3. Structure, Governance and Management 

4. Objectives and Activities 

4. Public Benefit 

5. Achievements and Performance 

8. Fundraising and Financial Review 

9. Financial Position 

10. Reserves Policy 

10. Risk Management 

11. Plans for the future 

11. Trustees’ Statement 

12. Independent Examiner’s Report 

14. Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) 

15. Balance Sheet 

16. Notes to the Accounts 

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## **Chair’s Report** 

It has been a significant year of growth, development and deepened community impact for Cumbria Yoga Foundation. Throughout 2025/26, we have continued working towards our mission of improving wellbeing in every community in Cumbria by making yoga accessible, inclusive and welcoming to all. 

This year has seen the Foundation grow not only in scale, but also in confidence, structure and sustainability. We have strengthened partnerships, expanded our reach into new communities and continued to build programmes that respond directly to local need. 

One of the most important developments this year has been the expansion of our Accessible Yoga programme and the launch and development of Yoga on Prescription partnerships with NHS Integrated Care Communities and Primary Care Networks. These programmes represent a major step forward in positioning yoga as a meaningful and accessible part of community wellbeing and preventative health support across Cumbria. 

During the year, CYF delivered hundreds of sessions and events across the county, reaching communities including Barrow, Carlisle, Caldbeck, Cockermouth, Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport, Ulverston, Keswick, Kendal, Askham and Cleator Moor. We continued to see strong attendance, repeat participation and increasing demand, particularly within Accessible Yoga and Yoga in the Park programmes. 

We have also been encouraged by the growing recognition of the Foundation as a trusted community partner. Relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, community organisations, town councils and cultural venues have continued to strengthen, creating new opportunities for collaboration, referral pathways and sustainable programme delivery. 

A major achievement this year has been our fundraising success. Support from the National Lottery Community Fund, NHS partnerships, Cumbria Community Foundation, councils, trusts and local community funding programmes has enabled us to expand delivery, improve infrastructure and increase organisational capacity. This funding has supported programme delivery, equipment, venue hire, teacher payments and the development of new projects in communities where access to wellbeing provision is limited. 

The Foundation has also taken important steps forward organisationally. In March 2026, we appointed our first Project Coordinators, with Emma and Lauren beginning in post in April. This marks a significant milestone in CYF’s development from a volunteer-led organisation into a more sustainable and structured charity with increased capacity to support communities, teachers and partnerships across the county. 

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Alongside programme growth, trustees have continued strengthening governance, safeguarding, policy development and financial systems. The implementation of accounting software, ongoing policy review work and continued focus on safeguarding and DBS processes all contribute to building a strong and accountable foundation for the future. 

Our teaching team remains central to everything we do. Throughout the year, more than 20 teachers delivered sessions across the county, often going above and beyond to support participants with warmth, professionalism and compassion. Continued investment in training and trauma-sensitive practice has helped strengthen the quality and inclusivity of our delivery. 

Most importantly, the impact of this work continues to be seen in the experiences of participants themselves. Across programmes, people have reported improved mobility, reduced anxiety, increased confidence, stronger social connection and a renewed sense of wellbeing and belonging. Many participants continue attending week after week, demonstrating the importance of accessible, community-based spaces for movement, connection and support. 

Looking ahead, our priorities for 2026/27 include consolidating successful programmes, strengthening referral pathways, continuing workforce development, growing unrestricted income and building long-term organisational sustainability. We also hope to further strengthen our voice as an advocate for accessible wellbeing provision across Cumbria. 

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank our trustees, teachers, volunteers, funders, partners and participants for their continued support, energy and belief in the work of Cumbria Yoga Foundation. The commitment and generosity of everyone involved has made this year’s progress possible. 

We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead. 


**Caroline Robinson** Chair Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

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## **Reference and Administrative Details** 

## **Charity Name** 

Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

Charity Number 1189433 

## **Legal Structure** 

Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Foundation Model) 

## **Governing Document** 

Constitution adopted 9 May 2020 

## **Principal Office** 

Cumbria, England 

## **Trustees** 

The following individuals served as trustees during the year ending 31 March 2026: 

- Caroline Robinson – Chair 

- Anne Marie Bainbridge – Vice Chair 

- Katy Higgins – Treasurer 

- Charlotte Jackson – Secretary 

- Katherine Phelps 

- Kathleen Houston 

- Emily Hoyle 

- Rob Fowler (until 19 May 2026) 

## **Structure, Governance and Management** 

Cumbria Yoga Foundation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a Foundation Model constitution adopted on 9 May 2020. 

The charity is managed by its Board of Trustees, who are responsible for the strategic direction, governance and financial oversight of the organisation. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity’s constitution and serve fixed terms, with officer roles including Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary appointed by the Board. 

The Board met regularly throughout the year to oversee programme delivery, safeguarding, financial management, fundraising and organisational development. Subcommittees covering governance, finance, marketing, health and safety and membership supported the work of the Board. 

During the year, the charity continued strengthening its governance infrastructure through ongoing policy review, safeguarding development, 

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DBS processes, financial system implementation and organisational planning. 

The Foundation also took a significant step forward operationally during the year through the appointment of its first Project Coordinators, increasing organisational capacity and supporting more sustainable programme delivery across Cumbria. 

## **Objectives and Activities** 

The objects of the charity are: 

To promote and protect physical and mental health by: 

- the provision of instruction and classes in the practice, principle and methods of yoga; and 

- the provision and assistance of provision of facilities for community participation in yoga. 

Cumbria Yoga Foundation works to improve wellbeing across Cumbria by providing accessible, inclusive and community-based yoga programmes. The charity aims to remove barriers to participation and ensure that people who may not otherwise access yoga are able to engage safely and affordably within their local communities. 

Programmes delivered during the year included: 

- Accessible Yoga 

- Yoga on Prescription 

- Yoga in the Community 

- Yoga in the Park 

- Community wellbeing and engagement events 

- Teacher training and workforce development activity 

Delivery took place in partnership with local authorities, NHS services, community organisations, libraries, museums, community centres and outdoor public spaces across Cumbria. 

## **Public Benefit** 

The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and carrying out the charity’s activities. 

The Foundation delivers clear public benefit by improving access to physical activity, wellbeing support and community connection through inclusive yoga provision. Activities are designed to reduce barriers related to cost, confidence, health, mobility, geography and social isolation. 

Programmes particularly support: 

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- older adults, 

- people living with long-term health conditions, 

- individuals experiencing isolation or poor mental health, 

- refugees and evacuees, 

- and communities with limited access to wellbeing provision. 

Sessions are delivered at low cost or free of charge wherever possible, with many programmes funded through grants and community partnerships. 

## **Achievements and Performance** 

2025/26 was a year of significant growth, partnership development and organisational strengthening for the Foundation. 

## **Programme Delivery** 

During the reporting period, the Foundation delivered a substantial programme of accessible and community-based yoga activity across Cumbria, including _Accessible Yoga, Yoga on Prescription_ , _Yoga in the Community_ and _Yoga in the Park_ sessions. 

Delivery took place across a wide range of communities including Barrow, Carlisle, Cockermouth, Workington, Whitehaven, Maryport, Ulverston, Keswick, Caldbeck, Aspatria, Grange and Cleator Moor. 

- 351 sessions delivered 

- 3,925 total attendances 

- 574 individual participants reached 

Attendance and engagement remained consistently strong throughout the year, with many classes operating at or near capacity and significant repeat participation across programmes. _Accessible Yoga_ sessions in Workington, Barrow, Maryport, Keswick, Cockermouth and Caldbeck demonstrated particularly strong and sustained engagement. 

The Foundation also continued expanding delivery into new communities, with pilot and emerging provision established in Ulverston, Grange, Cleator Moor, Aspatria and Whitehaven. 

## **Participant Outcomes and Impact** 

Participant feedback throughout the year demonstrated significant physical, emotional and social wellbeing benefits. 

Participants frequently reported: 

- improved balance, mobility and confidence moving, 

- reduced pain, tension and stiffness, 

- improved breathing and sleep, 

- reduced stress and anxiety, 

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- increased relaxation and emotional wellbeing, 

- and improved social connection and confidence. 

Common themes within participant feedback included feeling “calm”, “relaxed”, “peaceful”, “hopeful” and “more positive”. Many participants described sessions as the “best hour of my week” or a key source of routine, support and wellbeing. 

Several participants also described tangible improvements in day-to-day functioning and health management. Examples included: 

- improved balance preventing falls, 

- increased confidence getting up from the floor after falls, 

- reduced breathlessness for participants living with COPD, 

- improved mobility following surgery, 

- and participants reporting that yoga felt comparable to physiotherapy support. 

One participant attending _Accessible Yoga_ stated: “It was lovely to be able to do yoga sitting down because I can't get on the floor anymore, but this yoga class took me back 40 years to when I used to do yoga on a mat and gave me the same feeling.” 

Another participant reflected: 

“I walk in one type of person and walk out a completely new person.” 

The year also demonstrated the importance of community connection within the Foundation’s work. Participants regularly highlighted the value of social interaction, peer support and belonging within classes, with several attendees joining additional community activities after gaining confidence through yoga participation. 

## **Accessible Yoga** 

The _Accessible Yoga_ programme expanded significantly during the year, with delivery taking place across multiple communities and continued development of seated and adapted provision. 

Attendance remained consistently strong across programmes in Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth, Keswick, Barrow and Caldbeck, with many participants attending regularly throughout the year. 

The programme continued successfully engaging: 

- older adults, 

- people living with chronic health conditions, 

- people with reduced mobility, 

- individuals recovering from illness or surgery, 

- and people experiencing isolation, stress or poor mental wellbeing. 

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Several classes reached capacity during the year, with participants expressing a desire for additional sessions in some locations. 

## **Yoga on Prescription** 

A major milestone during the year was the launch and development of _Yoga on Prescription_ partnerships with NHS Integrated Care Communities and Primary Care Networks. 

Programmes delivered in Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Keswick and Aspatria and demonstrated strong outcomes relating to physical wellbeing, emotional resilience and community connection. 

Participant feedback highlighted the value of yoga as preventative and supportive health intervention, particularly for people managing long-term conditions, stress, reduced mobility and social isolation. 

The Foundation also continued strengthening referral pathways and relationships with health and community partners throughout the year. 

## **Yoga in the Community** 

Targeted community programmes included planning of delivery with multicultural community groups and community-based wellbeing sessions in Barrow and Ulverston. 

## **Yoga in the Park** 

Outdoor _Yoga in the Park_ sessions increased accessibility, visibility and community engagement during the summer months, while also contributing modest unrestricted income to support organisational sustainability. 

## **Workforce Development** 

More than 20 yoga teachers delivered sessions through the Foundation during the year. The organisation continued investing in workforce development through: 

- _Accessible Yoga_ training, 

- trauma-sensitive practice training, 

- first aid training, 

- peer support, 

- and continuing professional development opportunities. 

## **Organisational Development** 

A significant organisational milestone was reached through the recruitment of the Foundation’s first Project Coordinators in March 2026, with staff beginning in post in April 2026. This development represents an important step towards long-term sustainability and increased operational capacity. 

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## **Fundraising and Financial Review** 

The year 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 represented a significant period of growth in grant income and programme investment for Cumbria Yoga Foundation, enabling continued expansion of accessible community yoga provision across Cumbria. 

## **Headline Funding Performance** 

Total grant income secured during the year was **£50,573 (2024/25: £17,614)** , representing a **187% increase year-on-year** . This reflects both increased organisational capacity to apply for and manage funding, and strengthened partnerships with NHS, local authority and charitable funders. 

In addition to grant income, the organisation also generated **£5,764 in unrestricted income** from donations, event income, training and other sources (2024/25: £2,334), a **121% increase.** 

Total income for the year was **£56,337 (2024/25: £19,948).** 

## **Key Funding Themes** 

Grant funding during the year supported: 

- Expansion of _Accessible Yoga_ programmes across multiple communities 

- Development and delivery of _Yoga on Prescription_ in partnership with NHS Integrated Care Communities and PCNs 

- Continued delivery of _Yoga in the Community_ and targeted outreach work 

- Delivery of _Yoga in the Park_ , supporting open-access, outdoor wellbeing provision 

- Workforce development, including teacher training and CPD 

- Organisational infrastructure and delivery capacity 

## **Key Funders** 

Major funding partnerships during the year included: 

- National Lottery Community Fund 

- NHS Integrated Care Communities and Primary Care Networks 

- Cumbria Community Foundation 

- Hadfield Trust 

- Local authority and town council partners 

- Co-op Local Community Fund 

- Other charitable trusts, grant funders and corporate supporters 

This diversified funding base continues to reduce reliance on any single income stream and supports both delivery and organisational sustainability. 

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## **Financial Position** 

Cumbria Yoga Foundation remained in a strong and stable financial position throughout the year, with growth in both income and expenditure reflecting increased programme delivery. 

## **Income and Expenditure** 

For the year ending 31 March 2026: 

- Total income: £56,337 (2024/25: £19,948) 

- Total expenditure: £22,407 (2024/25: £15,870) 

- Net income: £33,930 (2024/25: £4,078) 

This represents a substantial increase in net surplus compared with the previous financial year, reflecting both successful fundraising and controlled expansion of delivery activity. 

## **Restricted and Unrestricted Funds** 

The organisation maintains separate accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds. 

## **Restricted Funds** 

- Income: £50,573 

- Expenditure: £15,992 

- Net surplus: £34,581 

Restricted income increased significantly due to expanded grant-funded delivery programmes, particularly within _Accessible Yoga_ and NHS-linked work. 

## **Unrestricted Funds** 

- Income: £5,764 

- Expenditure: £6,415 

- Net deficit: £651.02 

The small unrestricted deficit reflects the allocation of core costs to unrestricted income streams, alongside investment in organisational development. The Foundation’s operational model allows core overheads to remain comparatively low, with no dedicated studio or office premises. Core costs represented approximately 13% of total annual expenditure during the year, enabling the majority of resources to be directed towards frontline charitable activities. 

## **Overall Financial Health** 

The organisation remains in a healthy financial position with: 

- Strong growth in restricted programme funding 

- Increased delivery capacity across Cumbria 

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- Continued diversification of income streams 

- Effective financial controls and cost management 

- A growing but still modest unrestricted base, highlighting the importance of continued core funding development 

The organisation maintained a stable cash position throughout the year, and ended the year with a strengthened financial base to support continued expansion into 2026/27. 

The accounts are subject to independent examination in accordance with the Charities Act 2011. 

The trustees appointed Mary Nixon, Director of Wavertree House Limited as Independent Examiner for the year ended 31 March 2026. 

Independent Examiner: Mary Nixon Wavertree House Limited C/O Langtons, 11th Floor The Plaza, 100 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L3 9QJ, United Kingdom. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The charity aims to maintain a modest level of unrestricted reserves in order to support continuity of operations, manage unforeseen costs and strengthen organisational resilience. 

During the year, unrestricted funds were used to support governance, administration, marketing and organisational development costs associated with programme expansion and the establishment of staffing capacity. 

As at 31 March 2026, unrestricted reserves remained limited. Trustees have identified the growth of unrestricted income and free reserves as a strategic priority for 2026/27. Trustees intend to build unrestricted reserves progressively to support a minimum level of operational continuity and organisational resilience. 

## **Risk Management** 

The trustees regularly review the major risks facing the charity and have implemented systems and procedures to manage those risks where possible. 

Key areas of risk identified during the year included: 

- dependence on grant funding, 

- limited unrestricted reserves, 

- organisational capacity during periods of rapid growth, 

- safeguarding and health and safety responsibilities, 

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- and workforce sustainability across a geographically dispersed county. 

The trustees have continued strengthening financial systems, governance procedures, safeguarding arrangements and operational capacity in order to mitigate these risks. 

## **Plans for Future Periods** 

Priorities for 2026/27 include: 

- consolidating high-performing programmes, 

- expanding _Yoga on Prescription_ partnerships, 

- strengthening referral pathways, 

- supporting workforce development and teacher wellbeing, 

- increasing unrestricted income, 

- strengthening governance and operational systems, 

- and developing public-facing impact and communications work. 

The Foundation also intends to continue building strategic partnerships across health, community and voluntary sectors in order to increase access to inclusive wellbeing provision throughout Cumbria. 

## **Trustee Responsibilities Statement** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. 

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records, safeguarding the assets of the charity and taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duties under charity law and have had due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. 

Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 28 May 2026 

Signed on behalf of the trustees: 


## **Caroline Robinson** 

Chair of Trustees Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

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Independent Examiner's Report
To the Trustees otcumbria Yoga Foundation
l. Independent examiner's statement
I report on the accounts of Cumbria Yoga Foundation ft)r the year ended 31 March 2026. which
comprise the Statement ol Financial Activities, Balance Sheet, and related notes.
2. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity'strustees are responsiblefor the preparation ol the accounts.The trustees consider
that an audit is not required for thisyear under section 144 of the CharitiesAct 2011 and that an
independent examination is appropriate.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records and preparing accounts
which give a true and fair view of the charity'sfinancial activitie5 and p051tion.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the account5 under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011
follow the procedures laid down in the General Direclions given by the Charity
Commission
state whether particular matters have come to my attention
3. Basis of independent examiner's statement
Myexaminationwas carried out in accordance with the General DirectlQll5 given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept bythe charity
and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.
It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking
explanations from the trustees concerning such matters.
An independent e￿MinatIon does not provide all the evidence that would be required in an
audit. and consequently no opinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a'true and fair
view'and no assurance is given that the accounts are free from materi al misstatement.
4. Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matters have come to my attention which give me
reasonable cause lo believe thal..
proper accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 130 of the
Charities Act 2011.. or
the accounts do not accord with those accounting records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requi rements concerningthe form and
content of accounts set out in the Charities Act 2011 Ioiher than any requirement that
the accounts give a'true and fair view'which 15 not a matler considered as part of an
independent examination)., or
the accountshave not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ol
the applicable Statement of Recommended Practice Icharities SORPI.
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5. Matters ol concern lil anyl
No Fnatters have been identified that require drawingtolhe attention of the trustees.
6. Examiner's details
Slgned:
Name:
Mary Nixon
Qualification lif any)..
Msc
Address..
Wavertree House Ltd,
clo Langtons
IItD Floor The Plaza
100 Old Hallstreet
Liverpool
Mersey5ide
L3
Dale..
21.5.26
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Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

## **Statement of Financial Activities** 

## **(SOFA)** 

1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 

||**Apr 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026**<br>**Apr 1 2024 - Mar 31 2025 (PY)**<br>**Restricted**|**Apr 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026**<br>**Apr 1 2024 - Mar 31 2025 (PY)**<br>**Unrestricted**|**Apr 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026**<br>**Apr 1 2024 - Mar 31 2025 (PY)**<br>**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|
|Income<br>Donations and legacies<br>Event Income<br>Grant income<br>Programme Income<br>Training / Course Income<br>**Total for Income**||||
||50,573.00<br>17,614.2|2,043.85<br>1,149.0<br>3,639.76<br>4<br>600.0<br>80.00<br>585.0|0<br>2,043.85<br>1,149.00<br>3,639.76<br>0<br>50,573.00<br>18,214.24<br>80.00<br>0<br>585.00|
||**50,573.00**<br>**17,614.2**|**4**<br>**5,763.61**<br>**2,334.0**|**0**<br>**£56,336.61**<br>**£19,948.24**|
|**Total**<br>Expenditures<br>Advertising/Promotional<br>Bookkeeping & Accountancy<br>Expenses<br>ICT / Website Costs<br>Instructor Fees<br>Instructor Travel<br>Insurances<br>Management & Administration<br>Office/General Administrative Expenses<br>Phone Costs<br>Printing, Postage and Stationery<br>Raising funds<br>Training Costs<br>Travel and Accommodation<br>Venue Hire<br>Yoga Equipment<br>**Total for Expenditures**<br>**Net Operating Income**<br>**Net Other Income**<br>**Net Income/(Expenditure)**<br>Brought forward<br>Carried forward|**50,573.00**<br>**17,614.2**<br>1,100.00<br>319.3<br>197.40<br>93.60<br>8,280.90<br>4,450.0<br>1,093.39<br>361.5<br>300.00<br>525.00<br>6,135.0<br>545.40<br>463.5<br>2,446.00<br>910.0<br>1,410.34<br>2,148.0|**4**<br>**5,763.61**<br>**2,334.0**<br>4<br>916.46<br>480.6<br>24.10<br>76.0<br>252.00<br>252.0<br>0<br>3,379.00<br>1<br>157.50<br>209.85<br>157.0<br>183.87<br>40.56<br>6.2<br>72.29<br>2.00<br>0<br>680.00<br>594.0<br>0<br>100.0<br>0<br>497.00<br>60.0<br>6|**0**<br>**£56,336.61**<br>**£19,948.24**<br>8<br>2,016.46<br>800.02<br>197.40<br>0<br>117.70<br>76.00<br>0<br>252.00<br>252.00<br>11,659.90<br>4,450.00<br>1,250.89<br>361.51<br>0<br>209.85<br>157.00<br>300.00<br>183.87<br>4<br>40.56<br>6.24<br>72.29<br>2.00<br>0<br>1,205.00<br>6,729.00<br>0<br>545.40<br>563.50<br>0<br>2,943.00<br>970.00<br>1,410.34<br>2,148.06|
||**15,992.03**<br>**14,787.4**|**1**<br>**6,414.63**<br>**1,725.9**|**2**<br>**£22,406.66**<br>**£16,513.33**|
||**34,580.97**<br>**2,826.8**|**3**<br>**-651.02**<br>**608.0**|**8**<br>**£33,929.95**<br>**£3,434.91**|
||**0.00**<br>**0.0**|**0**<br>**0.00**<br>**0.0**|**0**<br>**0.00**<br>**0.00**|
||**34,580.97**<br>**2,826.83**<br>**-651.02**<br>**608.08**<br>**£33,929.95**<br>**£3,434.91**<br>3209.3<br>93.22<br>694.65<br>375.82<br>3903.95<br>469.04<br>37,790.27<br>3209.3<br>43.63<br>694.65<br>37783.9<br>3903.95|||



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## **Cumbria Yoga Foundation Balance Sheet** 

## **As of 31 Mar, 2026** 

||**Total**|
|---|---|
|Fixed Asset<br>**Total for Fixed Asset**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>Cumbria Yoga Foundation Current Account<br>**Total for Cash at bank and in hand**<br>Debtors<br>Accounts Receivable / Debtors<br>**Total for Debtors**<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS**<br>Creditors: amounts falling due within one year<br>Current Liabilities<br>VAT Control<br>**Total for Current Liabilities**<br>**Total for Creditors: amounts falling due within one year**<br>**NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES)**<br>**TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES**<br>**TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES)**<br>Charity Funds<br>Opening Balance Equity<br>Retained Earnings<br>Surplus/(Deficit)<br>**Total for Charity Funds**||
||**0.00**<br>37,783.90|
||**£37,783.90**<br>50.00|
||**£50.00**|
||**£37,833.90**<br>0.00|
||**£0.00**|
||**£0.00**|
||**£37,833.90**|
||**£37,833.90**|
||**£37,833.90**<br>235.81<br>3,668.14<br>33,929.95|
||**£37,833.90**|



Approved by the Board of Trustees on: 28 May 2026 

Signed on behalf of the trustees: 


Caroline Robinson Chair of Trustees Cumbria Yoga Foundation 

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## Notes to the Financial Statements 

1 April 2025 – 31 March 2026 

## **1. Basis of preparation** 

The financial statements have been prepared on the accruals basis in accordance with applicable UK accounting standards and the requirements of the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 

The Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) reports the income and expenditure for the year ended 31 March 2026, analysed between restricted and unrestricted funds. The Balance Sheet shows the financial position of the charity at the year end, including assets and liabilities. 

## **2. Funds accounting** 

Restricted funds represent income received for specific purposes defined by funders or donors and are applied in accordance with those restrictions. 

Unrestricted funds represent income available for general use in furtherance of the charity’s objectives. 

Fund balances carried forward represent cumulative surpluses after income and expenditure for the year, together with opening balances. 

## **3. Relationship between bank balance and net assets** 

The bank balance at 31 March 2026 was £37,783.90, as confirmed by the reconciled bank statement. 

Net assets as shown in the Balance Sheet are £37,833.90. The difference between the bank balance and net assets is explained by the inclusion of year-end debtor balances of £50.00. 

These represent income earned in the year but not yet received in cash at the year end and are included in accordance with accrual accounting principles. 

## **4. VAT treatment** 

The charity is not VAT-registered. No VAT returns are submitted to HMRC. 

Any VAT-related balances arise from historical transaction coding within the accounting system and do not represent amounts payable to HMRC. 

At the year end, VAT control balances have been fully cleared and do not form part of the financial position of the charity. 

VAT is not included within the Statement of Financial Activities or allocated to restricted or unrestricted funds. 

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## **5. Basis of fund reporting** 

The Statement of Financial Activities is prepared using class-based accounting within the bookkeeping system to distinguish restricted and unrestricted activities. 

All fund balances reconcile to the Balance Sheet at the year end. Any differences between internal reporting views and statutory totals are attributable to accrual accounting adjustments, including debtor balances. 

## **6. Overall financial position** 

At 31 March 2026, the charity held total net assets of £37,833.90. These represent the accumulated funds available to the charity to support its ongoing charitable activities. 

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