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Trustees’ Annual Report for the year from 1 October 2024 to 30th September 2025

Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge

Charity registration number: 1191741

Objectives and Activities


Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	To advance the Evangelical Christian Religion, in particular (but without limitation) through fostering and nurturing Christian scholarship in public theology and ethics that is open to and engaging with society as a whole, and through the development of an intellectual community of Christian scholars, and throughpublishingresearch.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts.	Monthly or bi-monthly virtual events.  Face to face events at Society of Biblical Literature with Annual Meal attended by some 100 people.  Free publications at popular and accessible levels: The Big Picture (TBP) and Ethics in Conversation. TBP is published at least three times per year, free online and for sale in hard copy.  Frequent speaking engagements bythe Director.

Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft	The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft.

Additional information

Policy on grant making	The charity administers a number of grants to students under di�erent schemes. The charity has adopted procedures for each of the di�erent schemes.
Contribution made by volunteers	The activities of the charity have been enhanced by the contribution of volunteers who have assisted with the coordination of research activities and the development of fundraising.
Other	Research continues to develop, most notably through some 17 research hubs, our Scripture Collective series of books with Zondervan Academic, and the Director's books and writings.

Achievements and Performance


Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the di�erence the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole.	The last fnancial year was a complex and successful one for the Charity. Its objectives were fulflled in a growing and further-reaching way. Those people attending events, reading material, watching videos or listening to podcasts have been informed and inspired on matters relating to religion and how to live well and sustainably. Our events, publications, and research hubs serve our core constituency of Christians scholars seeking to orient their work towards how then shall we live? During the year, there were signifcant changes in personnel, with new trustees joining and previous ones departing, recognising that Trustees who were able to be more closelyinvolved would be

Summary of the main achievements of
the charity, identifying the di�erence the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its benefciaries and
any wider benefts to society as a whole.

The last fnancial year was a complex and
successful one for the Charity. Its
objectives were fulflled in a growing and
further-reaching way.
Those people attending events, reading
material, watching videos or listening to
podcasts have been informed and
inspired on matters relating to religion
and how to live well and sustainably.
Our events, publications, and research
hubs serve our core constituency of
Christians scholars seeking to orient their
work towards how then shall we live?
During the year, there were signifcant
changes in personnel, with new trustees
joining and previous ones departing,
recognising that Trustees who were able
to be more closelyinvolved would be

appropriate. The Charity also changed Treasurer and bookkeeper, recognising that financial control processes needed improving as is demonstrated by the small negative balance at year end. Since year-end, a new Chair has been appointed with a brief to ensure that those changes are complete and are routinely followed while diligently pursuing the Charity's objectives.

Additional information

Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	In addition to its multi-year funding from our principal donor, KLC has met its fundraising objectives although delays to anticipated grants caused short term issues at the end of theyear.

Financial Review

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Review of the charity’s financial position During the year total income received
at the end of the year was £223,447 of which £58,009 was
restricted income.
Total expenditure was £243,762 of which
£19,905 was from restricted funds.
Statement explaining the policy for The charity holds at least two months of
holding reserves stating why they are held financial reserves at all times. It is
believed that this is su�icient.
Amount of reserves held £0
Reasons for holding zero reserves N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit N/A
Explanation of any uncertainties about
the charity continuing as a going concern
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Additional information

The charity’s principal sources of funds (includinganyfundraising)	The charity’s principal source of funds is currentlythe KirbyLaingFoundation.
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	The charity’s principal risks are:

failing to secure further funding from the Kirby Laing Foundation and from alternative sources. 2. the current Director being unable to continue in post and not being able to recruit a successor of similar stature and reputation.

Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document Constitution
How is the charity constituted? CIO
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Type ofgoverningdocument Constitution	Type ofgoverningdocument Constitution
How is the charityconstituted? 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	New trustees are appointed by the existing trustees. The existing trustees have active regard to diversity when considering the appointment of new trustees.

Additional information

Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	New trustees are encouraged to undertake charity trustee training provided byStewardshipServices.
New trustees are encouraged to undertake charity trustee training provided by Stewardship Services	The formal structure of the CIO is that there is a board of trustees overseeing the work of the Director and the contractors who assist him in his work and in the wider activities of the CIO.
Relationship with any related parties	The CIO has developed strategic partnerships with BibleMesh, the Association of Christian Economists, Union Theological College, Belfast and with the Missional Training Center, Arizona, USA. In addition, the CIO is an Associate Member of the Cambridge Theological Federation.

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge
Other name the charityuses	KLC

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Registered charity number 1191741
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Registered charitynumber	1191741

Charity’s principal address	41 Landau Way March PE15 8YB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Trustee name O�ice (if any) Dates acted if not Name of person
for whole year (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
(if any)
William Paul Olhausen Resigned 8th March
2024
David Halliday McIlroy Chair
Craig Gerald Director
Bartholomew
Andrew Philip Appointed 1st
Campbell December 2022
David Martin James Treasurer
Ball
John Andrew Kirk
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in this capacity	N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects	N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets	N/A

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees:

Signature(s) Full Names(s)

	Chair	Director

Date:

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KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR
Charity
PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN 1191741
No.
CAMBRIDGE
Annual accounts for the year
01-Oct-24 to 30-Sep-25
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Section A Statement of financial activities

Incoming resources Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Investments Resources expended (Note 6) Expenditure on: Employment costs Charitable activities Support and operations Compliance Net gains/(losses) on investments Extraordinary items Other gains/(losses) *Reconciliation of funds:* *Total* *Net movement in funds* Total funds brought forward *Total funds carried forward* *Total* Net income/(expenditure) before investment gains/(losses) Net income/(expenditure) Transfers between funds Other recognised gains/(losses): Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own use	Unrestricted funds Restricted income funds Endowment funds Total funds Prior year funds £ £ £ £ £ 159,979 58,009 - 217,988 258,404 250 - - 250 7,947 4,134 - - 4,134 4,304 1,076 - 1,076 993 - - -
	165,438 58,009 - 223,447 271,648
	85,511 9,033 - 94,544 99,209 102,797 8,891 - 111,687 127,075 30,241 1,982 - 32,224 58,542 5,307 - - 5,307 1,370
	223,856 19,905 - 243,762 286,196

	(58,418) 38,103 0 (20,315) (14,548)
	0 0 0 0 0
	(58,418) 38,103 0 (20,315) (14,548)
	0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
	(58,418) 38,103 0 (20,315) (14,548)
	42,861 20,726 - 63,587 78,134
	(15,558) 58,829 - 43,272 63,586

Section B Balance sheet as at 30 September 2025	Section B Balance sheet as at 30 September 2025	Section B Balance sheet as at 30 September 2025	Section B Balance sheet as at 30 September 2025	Section B Balance sheet as at 30 September 2025
Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Heritage assets Investments *Total fixed assets* Current assets Stocks Debtors Investments Cash at bank and in hand *Total current assets* Creditors: amounts falling due within one year *Net current assets/(liabilities)* *Total assets less current liabilities* Creditors: amounts falling due after one year Provisions for liabilities *Total net assets or liabilities* Funds of the Charity Endowment funds Restricted income funds(Note 3) Unrestricted funds Revaluation reserve *Total funds* Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Unrestricted funds £ - - - -	Restricted income funds £ - - - -	Endowment funds £ - - - -	Total this year Total last year £ £
				- - - - - - - -
	-	-	-	- -
	- 54,544 - (42,828)	- - - 58,830	- - - -
				- - 54,544 1,565 - - 16,002 81,036
	11,716	58,830	-	70,546 82,601
				27,2744,466
	27,274		-

	(15,558)	58,830	-	43,272 78,135

	(15,558)	58,830	-	43,272 78,135
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	(15,558)	58,830	-	43,272 78,135
	- (15,558)	58,830	-
				- - 58,830 76,733 (15,558) 1,402 - -
	(15,558)	58,830	-	43,272 78,135
			Date of approval 16/07/2026 16/07/2026 Mr. Anthony Barron Dr Craig Bartholomew Print Name

Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

This section should be completed by all charities .

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their
• and with*  accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014
• and with*  the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
and with the Charities Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

1.2 Going concern

If there are material uncertainties related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, please provide the following details or state "Not applicable", if appropriate:

An explanation as to those factors that support the conclusion that the charity is a Not applicable going concern; Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the Not applicable going concern assumption doubtful; Where accounts are not prepared on a going concern basis, please disclose this fact together with the basis on which the trustees Not applicable prepared the accounts and the reason why the charity is not regarded as a going concern.

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 1.

Yes  * -Tick as appropriate No Please disclose: (i) the nature of the change in accounting policy; Not applicable (ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy provides more reliable and more relevant information; Not applicable and (iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected in the current year, each prior year presented and the aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to years Not applicable before those presented, 3.44 FRS 102 SORP.

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting year (3.46 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes  * -Tick as appropriate No Please disclose: (i) the nature of any changes; Not applicable (ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or Not applicable assets and liabilities for the current year; and (iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or Not applicable more future years.

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting year (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes  No Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable -Tick as appropriate Please disclose: (i) the nature of the prior year error; (ii) for each prior year presented in the accounts, the amount of the correction for each account line item affected; and (iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the earliest prior year presented in the accounts.*		* -Tick as appropriate

Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies 2.1 INCOME

Recognition of income
Donated goods are measured at fair value (the amount for which the asset could be
exchanged) unless impractical to do so.
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent
that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant
only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been
grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the
estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity
or have been met.
Government grants
The charity has received government grants in the reporting period
Tax reclaims on
donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor.
Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is
treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the donor or the
terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
This includes any realised or unrealised gains or losses on the sale of investments and
any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the
year.
Income from interest,
royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can
be measured reliably.
Income from membership
subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations
and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as
income from charitable activities.
Investment gains and
losses
The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be
the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt.
In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an
expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution.
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described
in the trustees’ annual report.
Settlement of insurance
claims
Insurance claims are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP) and are included as an item of other
income in the SoFA.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Volunteer help
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income
with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in
the SOFA.
Donated services and
facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of
the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
 the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
 the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Donated goods
Contractual income and
performance related
grants
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or
permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition
criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or
services or met the performance related conditions.
Donated goods for resale are measured at fair value on initial recognition, which is the
expected proceeds from sale less the expected costs of sale, and recognised in 'Income
from other trading activities' with the corresponding stock recognised in the balance
sheet. On its sale the value of stock is charged against 'Income from other trading
activities' and the proceeds from sale are also recognised as 'Income from other trading
activities'.
Goods donated for on-going use by the charity are recognised as tangible fixed assets
and included in the SoFA as incoming resources when receivable.
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as income from donations
when receivable.

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2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

2.3 ASSETS
Intangible fixed assets
Heritage assets
Current asset
investments
The charity has has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash
equivalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash
equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to
meet short term cash commitments as they fall due.
They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently,
they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value
based on the service potential provided by items of stock.
Work in progress is valued at cost less any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the contract.
They are valued at cost.
Investments
Fixed asset investments in quoted shares, traded bonds and similar investments are
valued at initially at cost and subsequently at fair value (their market value) at the year
end. The same treatment is applied to unlisted investments unless fair value cannot be
measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment.
Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a
maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current asset investments
Grants with performance
conditions
Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of
service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the
recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output.
Grants payable without
performance conditions
Where there are no conditions attaching to the grant that enables the donor charity to
realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obligation must be
recognised.
Stocks and work in
progress
Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net
realisable value.
They are valued at cost.
The charity has intangible fixed assets, that is, non-monetary assets that do not have
physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled by the charity through custody
or legal rights. The amortisation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.5
They are valued at cost.
The charity has heritage assets, that is, non-monetary assets with historic, artistic,
scientific, technological, geophysical or environmental qualities that are held and
maintained principally for their contribution to knowledge and culture. The depreciation
rates and methods used as disclosed in note 9.6.1.4.
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per paragraph
11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs 11.17 to 11.19,
FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for
use by charity
The depreciation rates and methods used are disclosed in note 9.2.
Governance and support
costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its
compliance with regulation and good practice.
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the
obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
Basic financial
instruments
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting period.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.

Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 3 Charity funds

Details of material funds held and movements during the year to 30 September 2025

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Fund Fund
balances Gains and balances
Type PE, EE Income Expenditure Transfers
Purpose and Restrictions brought losses carried
R or U
forward forward
Fund names £ £ £ £ £ £
General Funds U General Charitable Activities - Unrestricted 42,860 165,438 (223,856) 0 (15,559)
To support a research post in business,
BM&E Research Fund R 0 0 0 2,709
marketing and entrepreneurship 2709.00
To support academic research at the
Directors Research Fund R 1,651 0 0 0 1,651
discretion of the Director of KLICE
Exploring the arts from a Christian
Arts Project R perspective, not least through the English 0 11,015 (11,015) 0 0
face of artway.eu
Public Leadership Programme - For student bursaries and support through
R 178 0 0 0 178
General the KLICE Grantee Scheme
Public Leadership Programme - For student bursaries and support through
R 1,110 0 0 0 1,110
Anderson/Law the KLICE Grantee Scheme
Public Leadership Programme - For student bursaries and support through
R 69 0 0 0 69
Business Award the KLICE Grantee Scheme
To fund a forthcoming conference and work
Sinai Project R on the indexes for a forthcoming book on the 9,244 0 0 0 9,244
Sinai event
Book Project R Fund for writing biography of Kirby Laing 0 5,000 (891) 0 4,109
Fund support work on the theology of
Kuyper Fund R 0 31,983 (8,000) 0 23,983
Abraham Kuyper
Supports the work of KLC Maths Research
Mathematics Fund R 0 7,331 0 0 7,331
Hub
Funds for three annual seminars including an
Scripture Collective R annual meal and related work on aspects of 5,767 2,680 0 0 8,446
biblical studies
Total Funds 63,587 223,447 (243,762) 0 0 43,272
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* Key: PE - permanent endowment funds; EE - expendible endowment funds; R - restricted income funds, including special trusts, of the charity; and U - unrestricted funds

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Charity Name KIRBY LAING CENTRE FOR PUBLIC THEOLOGY IN CAMBRIDGE On accounts for the year 30[th] Sept 2025 Charity no 1191741 ended (if any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 30/09/2025. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 all 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 in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content 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.

Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply.

Date: 16[th] July 2026 Signed: Name: John Greaves Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 15 Cabbage Moor, Great Shelford, Cambridge, CB22 5NB

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the Significant elements of income from Kirby Laing Foundation (KLF) have been examiner wishes to provided to Kirby Laing Centre (KLC) after 2024 2025 year end. disclose .

However this is historically a dependable source of annual income (£100k / yr) over the last 5 years, so has been included in the 2024 2025 accounts

Oct 2018

IER

2025-09-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the year from 1 October 2024 to 30th September 2025

Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge

Objectives and Activities

Additional information

Achievements and Performance

Additional information

Financial Review

Additional information

Structure, Governance and Management

Additional information

Reference and Administrative details

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Declarations

Section A Statement of financial activities

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

1.2 Going concern

1.3 Change of accounting policy

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

1.5 Material prior year errors

Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies 2.1 INCOME

2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Note 3 Charity funds

Details of material funds held and movements during the year to 30 September 2025

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section B Disclosure