Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/05/2024 To 30/04/2025
Charity name: Smiley Smiley Josh Riley Foundation
Charity registration number: 1190306
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | We are fundraising to raise enough funds to purchase a log cabin in the lake district for young adults with cancer to holiday in. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Main activities in the period were of individual fund raising events, monthly standing orders from loyal supporters, the annual ball and new in 2024 was a music festival. We also had someone cycle to every Blackburn away game amongst other generous activities that resulted in a record year of income by over 64% on the previous best year ending 2023. During this financial period we did achieve our goal and secured a lodge in the Lake District site Haven Lakeland of which half of the funds had been paid on the 30th April and balance was paid on the 1st May 2025. The lodge was fully booked during 2025 with 13 families taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity we have all been able to provide. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees have strong regard for the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 |
For the year ending April 2025 we did see a 139% increase in net contribution from fundraising due to some incredible efforts from everyone associated with the foundation. After a disappointing prior year, the run rate would have seen us fall short of our 5 year target of purchasing a lodge in the lakes. This potential shortfall spurred the team on and thanks to some fantastic fundraising events and pulling off an incredible summer festival (we even surprised ourselves how awesome it was!) we managed to have a record year and ultimately shake hands on a stunning luxury lodge on a family friendly fantastic site in Lakeland Haven. Main contributors to the foundations success in year 5 was the festival £9k profit, 3 peaks challenge £7k and Lewis doing the Wild Rover challenge which raised £12k. Very generously we continue to be supported by other efforts, largely people supporting the foundation by taking on individual challenges such as sport / exercise related fundraising. Thank you to all of our kind supporters and donators during the period. We have all rallied together, had a record year which put us in a position to complete a lodge purchase in this financial year. This is something we are all incredibly proud of. As we used up all funds purchasing the lodge, we did agree to let the site have access to it for half of the year which meant we didn’t have to cover the site fees. The charity committee agreed this was in the best interest of our cause as it allowed us to purchase the lodge 12 months earlier than would have been possible which resulted in 13 families battling cancer having free holidays. The lodge was fully utilised in 2025 with all referrals coming from our Trustee Hannah who continues to work at The Christie Cancer Hospital Manchester. We are already improving and leaving positive memories on those who need it the most and on public record we want to thank everyone who has supported us achieving our goal. The lodge needs c.£20k per year in order to cover site fees, cleaning and other running costs so our journey continues whilst we continue our mission. |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | As the only expenditure the charity has are some marginal transaction fees, costs to host the summer festival (£10.8k) and annual ball costs (£1.9k). Due to no fixed overheads and being supported purely through volunteer labour, the financial position of the charity is strong with no risk of financial loss. Net contribution % of charitable income is 75.3% with the only expenditure as described above. |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Reserves are held as the we didn’t fully complete the purchase until May 2025. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £61,877 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/A |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | N/A |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Four trustees – must be unanimous vote from all 4 members. |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Smiley Smiley Josh Riley Foundation |
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| Other name the charity uses | none |
| Registered charity number | 1190306 |
| Charity’s principal address | 7 Aspen Close, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 5GT |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| Mark Riley | 7 Aspen Close | Wholeyear | ||
| Hanna Simpson | Wholeyear | |||
| Kristoper Gregory | Wholeyear | |||
| John Aspin | Wholeyear | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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| N/A | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets N/A held in this capacity Name and objects of the N/A charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Kristopher Gregory | ||
Trustee & Finance Officer |
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| 27/02/2026 | ||
| 27/02/2026 |
Smiley Smiley Josh Riley Foundation - Accounts - April 2025
| 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | |
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| Profit & Loss | May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec |
Jan Feb Mar Apr |
Y/E Apr 2025 - £ |
| Website Donations Direct Donations Just Giving income Facebook campaigns Cheques / Cash Deposits Other fundraising Standing Orders Summer Festival Annual Ball |
- - 23.67 90.00 14.12 - 33.13 601.45 - - - - - - - - - 60.65 29.45 2,173.83 6,066.59 2,344.55 572.19 1,810.65 1,457.40 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 171.00 136.00 171.00 166.00 166.00 146.00 151.00 91.00 1,250.00 600.00 11,252.04 6,420.76 53.00 - - - - - - - - 250.00 872.50 2,985.82 |
4.57 - - 47.55 - - - - 1,969.43 2,406.53 779.04 2,723.32 - - - - - - - - 100.00 640.00 65.00 1,300.00 176.00 176.00 201.00 176.00 - - - - - 300.00 - - |
814 - 20,936 1,457 - 2,105 1,927 19,576 4,408 - |
| Total Income | 2,878.40 796.65 11,476.16 8,850.59 6,299.71 2,740.55 1,628.82 5,488.92 |
2,250.00 3,522.53 1,045.04 4,246.87 |
51,224 |
| Annual Ball Summer Festival Other Costs |
- - - - - (200.00) (874.26) (628.90) (40.50) (957.71) (8,265.85) (1,499.95) (11.00) - - - - - - - - - - - |
- (180.00) - - - - - - - (2.70) - - |
(1,883) (10,775) (3) |
| Total Expenses | (40.50) (957.71) (8,265.85) (1,499.95) (11.00) (200.00) (874.26) (628.90) |
- (182.70) - - |
(12,661) |
| Contribution | 2,837.90 (161.06) 3,210.31 7,350.64 6,288.71 2,540.55 754.56 4,860.02 |
2,250.00 3,339.83 1,045.04 4,246.87 |
38,563 |
| Contribution % | 98.6% (20.2%) 28.0% 83.1% 99.8% 92.7% 46.3% 88.5% |
100.0% 94.8% 100.0% 100.0% |
75.3% |
| Balance sheet | May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec |
Jan Feb Mar Apr |
Y/E Apr 2025 - £ |
| Cash in bank Lodge Fixed Assets |
66,651.62 66,490.56 69,700.87 77,051.51 83,340.22 85,880.77 86,635.33 91,495.35 |
93,745.35 97,085.18 97,130.22 61,877.09 1,000.00 51,000.00 |
61,877 51,000 - |
| Total Assets | 66,651.62 66,490.56 69,700.87 77,051.51 83,340.22 85,880.77 86,635.33 91,495.35 |
93,745.35 97,085.18 98,130.22 112,877.09 |
112,877 |
| Trustee Loan | (10,500.00) | (10,500) | |
| Total Liabilities | (10,500.00) | (10,500) | |
| Total Net Worth | 66,651.62 66,490.56 69,700.87 77,051.51 83,340.22 85,880.77 86,635.33 91,495.35 |
93,745.35 97,085.18 98,130.22 102,377.09 |
102,377 |
| Check | - - - - - - - - |
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Charity Name
Report to the trustees/ Charity Name SMILEY SMILEY JOSH RILEY FOUNDATION members of
On accounts for the year 30 April 2025 Charity no 1190306 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 & 4 (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended DD / MM / YYYY .
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”).
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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to 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: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: |
Date: | 27/02/2026 |
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| Martin Hall | ||
| Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (Membership Number: 3727762) |
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| New Cheshire Business Park, Wincham Lane, Wincham, Northwich, | ||
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October 2018
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Section B Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).
Give here brief details of No material matters of concern. any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .
October 2018
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