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2024-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1192075

Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices

53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Pages 4 to 17 Trustees' Report
Page 18 Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
Page 19 Statement of Financial Activities
Page 20 Balance Sheet
Pages 21 to 25 Notes to the Financial Statements
Page 26 Independent Examiner's Report

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1192075 DATE OF REGISTRATION 29th October 2020 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2024 TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Louise Cass Emily McAllister Amanda McKenzie Hannah Jones Stephanie Keenan (Appointed 1st August 2024) Marcello Giovanelli (Appointed 1st July 2024) LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT CIO - Foundation Registered 29th October 2020

OBJECTS

The objects of the CIO are to advance education for the public benefit by providing professional development to English Teachers or Tutors.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS Litdrive UK P.O Box 11023 Leicester LE19 9DY PRIMARY BANKERS Lloyds Bank Plc 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN SOLICITORS Nelsons Solicitors Provincial House 37 New Walk Leicester LE1 6TU INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

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Litdrive Better balance Litdrive Impact Report 202412025 www.litdrive.org.uk

Vision To provide ongoing subject-specific professional development to every English teacher and tutor to aid the quality of education and retain English teachers to the profession Mission To provide a community sharing platform for curriculum materials, subject specific mentoring and subject specific teacher development for all English teachers

The Problem Teacher recruitment and retention continues to be a challenge, especially for English as a core subject. Teachers and Leaders of English report that they benefit f rom collaboraton and a network to build and share knowledge at pace, improving the quality of teaching for pupils as a result. The Solution English teachers will be more effectively supported to deliver a high level of education to pupils if they have access to a professional community, high quality curriculum materials and subject specific teacher development.

Member estimonials Overall, I have found Litdrive a very helpful resource for my professional development. I've been able to pursue my own interests which has made me a more confident and happier teacher. The mentoring programme definitely helped me progress in mv career. Loved attending the national conference! I found the quality of sessions fantastic and excellent networking opportunities. LOVE Litdrive! One of the biggest factors in my teaching development in the past 8 years of my career! It's been such a brilliant opportunity to be part of a very special subject forum in sharing knowledge and expertise.

Our member offer For a nominal membership fee, members have access to high-quality subject specific CPD, a shared resource bank of member-contributed classroom materials and the option to register for a subject-specific mentoring programme. Our offer aims to provide members with: A manageable workload, professional fulfilment. and increased likelihood to remain in the profession. Subject specific professional development delivered by subject teaching experts A subject community to support and share effective practice

88.50h of members think Litdrive's current offer seeks to meet their objective to 'provide a professional development provision for members In their capacity as English teachers or tutors, so that they can access low-cost training, resources and coaching: 73 % of our members shared that they accessed some form of our professional development offer this academic year. Our Impact Members downloaded 329.000 resources from Litdrive in 2024, with several members sharing how these had developed their own approach to writing curriculum materials and helped to make teacher workload more manageable. Over 150 members attended our Community Forums, with almost 900/0 attendees sharing that the sessions would have a positive impact on their classroom practice.

Litdrive LITDRIVE NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2025 Better balan 306 42 TEACHERS ATTENDING TEACHERS SPEAKING "The fact that it was exclusively aimed at English teachers meant it felt mor• appLicabl• and relevant." Aston Universit BIRMINGHAM UK 94.4% said that the sessions they attended would have a positive impact on their professional development. Ir,,, 86.1% stated the event they attended would positively impact their subject teaching. Really useful sessions that will absolutely be adapted into my teaching and curriculum planning. WilL definitely be back! cinati monsters +- str￿￿E I rvwi

Volunteer case study: John Murphy From speaking with colleagues from across the country to participating in discussions about our subject, being a Litdrive volunteer has been an informative and enriching experience. It was a privilege to have helped represent English teachers at Shakespeare's Globe at the Summit on GCSE English reform in September, raising genuine concerns and problems faced by teachers, as well as voicing hopes for changes to the knowledge, curricula and assessment of our subject. In addition, it has been rewarding to have organised three regional events as well as delivering CPD sessions both locally and nationally with an organisation which puts empowering teachers at its heart. Supporting teachers in practical and realistic ways as well as collaboratively deepening knowledge is always needed, and what better people to do this than other subject teachers doing the job every day. to #LitdriveCPD Swthampton 20251 Pqii Ive nce

Plans for the future A leading professional development offer that speaks directly to the challenges that English teachers face in schools, This will continue to be led by teachers for teachers. Raising the profile of the organisation in the sector as the leading subject association for English teachers, including collaboration with partners to ensure members can engage with current and relevant sector developments. To ensure that the charity has a sustainability plan that enables long-term growth and stability, including the growth of our Trustee Board to ensure we have specialist expertise to support with our strategy.

Thank you fro our Strategic Director This year has been one of real momentum for Litdrive. Ou annual conference was a standout highlight- the buzz of the day was unmistakable. with English teachers coming together in one space to share, learn, and celebrate the profession. That spirit of collaboration is what drives everything we do, and it has been wonderful to see it in action. We also launched our Community Forums, where English leaders could get together and discuss the issues and ideas shaping our subject. These are not only continuing this year but we have also added forums for Literacy Leaders and English ECT Mentors. I have particularly enjoyed working alongside our thriving volunteer team, whose commitment continues to shape the direction of Litdrive. Looking ahead, l am excited about the opportunities we have to grow and diversify volunteering with us in the next academic year. Alongside this, a new cycle of our Community Forums, mentoring programme and an expanded CPD calendar - packed with teacher-led sessions designed to make a difference in the classroom will provide even more subject-specific support for our members. As we look to the year ahead, there are some exciting developments in English education that we will continue to work on and share with our members: We will support members to navigate the forthcoming Curriculum and Assessment Review with practical resources, guidance, and opportunities to share expertise; We will explore the opportunities and challenges Al brings, sharing teacher-led insight and practical applications to reduce workload and strengthen classroom practice; and we will continue to invest in high-quality, subject-specific CPD - from Community Forums to our expanded calendar of teacher-led sessions - ensuring English teachers feel supported and inspired. This report shares the tangible impact of our work so far, celebrates the dedication of our volunteers and members. and sets out our vision for the future. l am proud of what we have achieved together- and even more excited about what comes next.

Thank you from our CEO As Litdrive enters the closing weeks of its seventh year, I continue to be incredibly proud of our growing network of English teachers and the work that has been undertaken to support our work as a collegiate over the last academic year. Firstly, a huge thank you to our voluntary team, who are dedicated to the continual need to raise the profile of subject specific professional development for teachers. This is not yet a commonplace feature in all schools and Trusts, and yet is such a pivotal part of what it means to be a teacher. We aim to provide a way for teachers to learn from one another, build and share subject specific knowledge and expertise, and hear first hand how that has been tested out in the classroom. This year, we have continued to support teachers in a range of ways and thought intentionally about the ways our members can and prefer to access professional development to support teaching in the classroom. Led by our newly appointed Strategic Director Nikki Carlin, we have now developed a strategy that enables us to capture our impact in a range of ways, all to ensure that we respond to the ongoing challenges and needs of English teachers in the classroom, but also so our resource and funding goes directly into supporting our members. My dream? For all English teachers to be supported by schools and Trusts to be Litdrive members and as a result, for every English teacher to have access to subject specific professional development and the most brilliant network out there. We'll keep going to make it happen. Thank you to all of our members for supporting an advocating for Litdrive!

Thank you to our Partners , CENTURY MTPT Project wilre. emp)wtr. conn Bank 4ston Universit). POETRY BY HEVRT RMINGHAM UK IPEVO , Educa, •Supp' Teach First

Thank you to organisations that collaborated with us this year Aston University £è:CENTURY BIRMINGHAM UK Quotation Bank MTPT Project InÈPlr¢ emwti cohhecl POETRY BY HEVRT Classics for All I OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Learn Anything Collins

Committed to the continuing professional development of English teachers and tutors in the UK To sponsor us, collaborate with us or volunteer your time and expertise, get in touch hello@litdrive.org.uk @LitdriveUK @Litdrive Charity registration number 1192075

LITDRIVEUK ICharitatAe Incorporatsd Organisationl TRUSTEES. REPORT Icontlnuedl FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 TruBt888' R88pon81bllltl88 trustees are ￿$￿)nSib￿ lor p￿p)rir¥) the Trustees. Retort arK1 the ststements in accordance with aprAi¢ab Law arKI the Generally Accepted Ac￿nting Prirtiples IGAAPI i￿1￿J1r￿) Fi￿￿￿1 Rerxjrting sts￿ard 102.. The Flnanclal Rerorting StsrKlard applrable in the UK and ReputAic of IUnite(l Kiwjfyn Gererally knepted A¢countlThJ Pra¢llcel. The Charht￿$ Act 2011 requi￿ trustees to prepa￿ ststeffnts for each firrtial year whlch give a true falr vlew of the stsle of affalrs of the CIO arwj of surplus or d&kit of the CIO that perlcmj. In preparing those flnanckl $talemenls the trustees are requlre(I lo.. Seknl suitable accounliThJ 0￿18$ aprty th8m consisl8nttr. Observe the methcés and pnncipks in the CharrtEs SORP.. Make judgeTnent5 arKI eslimale5 that are rea50naLqe d￿j prudent: stste aprAKable UK A¢countirg StsThJards ha¥e tth) fcyAd, suts￿t to any material departure& dlsck)se¢ and exssained in the financmgl $tstemenls; Prepare finarcial stater￿nIS on the gC￿ ccrtem b9515 unkn5 it 15 inapprwwle to presurne that the CIO will continLE in existence. The trustees are responsib￿ for keeping suffic￿nt accountiThJ records that dlsck)se w￿h reasonabk accuracy at any time th& finarKlal posit1￿ ol th& charrty arKI enable them lo ensure that financol Ststemenls comply with the c￿rItIeS Act 2011. th8 Charity (Accounts arKJ Rer<)rt$l ReguLaik)n$ 2(K)8 aThY tl* provi$ths ol GovemirKJ tkncumenl. They are also responsibl8 for safeguarding the assets ol the charty arKI lakirKJ w$(x￿ble steps for the prevenlth and detectk)n of traud and other Irregularities. Oct 28, 2025 Approved by the Trust885 on................................................................................................................................. Louise Cass S￿ned on t￿1r ￿hall￿ Truiièè . Prlnted Name.. Louise Cass

LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming Resources from Generated Funds
Donations, Grants & Legacies
3a
Activities for Generating Funds
3b
Investment Income
3c
TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Costs of Generating Funds
Cost of Charitable Activities
4a
Governance Costs
4b
TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Funds Brought Forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
3,300
-
3,300
3,680
27,976
-
27,976
41,053
152
-
152
776
31,428
-
31,428
45,510
51,042
-
51,042
28,166
1,288
-
1,288
1,335
52,330
-
52,330
29,502
(20,902)
-
(20,902)
16,008
93,509
-
93,509
77,501
72,607
-
72,607
93,509

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

The notes on pages 21 to 25 form part of these financial statements.

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024

Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Note Funds Funds 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23
£ £ £ £
Fixed Assets
Tangible Assets 2
Investments 6
Total Fixed Assets
Current Assets
Debtors & Prepayments 8 225 225
Cash at Bank and in Hand 7 75,224 75,224 95,436
Total Current Assets 75,449 75,449 95,436
Creditors:Amounts falling due within one year 9 2,842 2,842 1,927
NET CURRENT ASSETS 72,607 72,607 93,509
TOTAL ASSETSless current liabilities 72,607 72,607 93,509
Creditors:Amounts falling due in more than 10
one year
NET ASSETS 72,607 72,607 93,509
Funds of the Charity
General Funds 72,607 72,607 93,509
Restricted Funds 5
Total Funds 72,607 72,607 93,509

Oct 28, 2025 Approved by the Trustees on ................................................................................................................................ . Louise c a y (Oct 28, 202518:06:52 GMD Signed on their behalf by Trustee ........................................................................................................................... .

Printed Name: Louise Cass

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Preparation & Assessment of Going Concern

Basis of Preparation

The financial statements 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 financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2015) (Second Edition, effective 1st January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The Charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Assessment of Going Concern

Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Incoming Resources

Recognition of Incoming Resources

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) when:

▪ the charity becomes entitled to the resources;

▪ the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and

▪ the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability

Incoming Resources with Related Expenditure

Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract income) the incoming resource and related expenditure are reported gross in the SOFA.

Grants and Donations

Grants and Donations are only included in the SOFA when the charity has unconditional entitlement to the resources.

Tax Reclaims on Donations and Gifts

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Contractual Income and Performance Related Grants

This is only included in the SOFA once the related goods or services has been delivered.

Gifts in Kind

Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the amount actually realised. Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or distributed by the charity. Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SOFA as incoming resources when receivable.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Volunteer Help

The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts.

Investment Income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment Gains and Losses

This included any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year.

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability Recognition

Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources.

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees meetings and cost of any legal advice to trustees on governance or constitutional matters.

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

These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there are no conditions to be met relating to a grant which remain in control of the charity.

Investments

Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.

Unrestricted Funds

These funds can be used for the general objectives of the charity as set out in the trustees report. The movements of the unrestricted funds are given in the Statement of Financial Activities.

Restricted Funds

These funds are where the donor has specified a purpose for the donation made. These restrictions often arise as a result of appeals for special offerings for specific purposes.

Designated Funds

These funds are funds set aside by the trustees out of unrestricted general funds for particular purposes or projects.

Fixed Assets

Fixed Assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least £1,500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The rates applied are as follows:

Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment

25% - Reducing Balance Basis

2. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

The CIO held no fixed assets during this or the previous financial year.

The annual commitments under non-cancelling operating leases and capital commitments are as follows:

31st December 2024 : None

31st December 2023 : None

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

3. INCOMING RESOURCES

a) Donations, Grants & Legacies
Gifts & Donations
b) Activities for Generating Funds
Activities & Events
Membership Subscriptions
c) Investment Income
Interest
4. RESOURCES EXPENDED
a) Cost of Charitable Activities
Activities & Events
Advertising & Publicity
Bank Charges
Consultancy Fees
Equipment Costs
Licenses & Subscriptions
Office Costs
Staff Costs
Sundry Expenses
Travel & Subsistence
b) Governance Costs
Independent Examiners Fees
9
Legal & Professional Fees
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
3,300
-
3,300
3,680
3,300
-
3,300
3,680
858
-
858
7,913
27,118
-
27,118
33,140
27,976
-
27,976
41,053
152
-
152
776
152
-
152
776
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
720
969
-
969
3,007
1,688
-
1,688
258
22,808
-
22,808
13,877
3,357
-
3,357
3,881
2,010
-
2,010
1,731
38
-
38
84
19,816
-
19,816
-
39
-
39
243
317
-
317
4,366
51,042
-
51,042
28,166
960
-
960
900
328
-
328
435
1,288
-
1,288
1,335

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

5. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The CIO held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial year.

6. INVESTMENTS

The CIO held no fixed assets investments during this or the previous financial year.

7. CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND

Unrestricted Restricted TOTAL TOTAL
Fund Fund 31-Dec-24 31-Dec-23
£ £ £ £
Cash at Bank & in Hand 75,224 -
75,224
95,436
75,224 -
75,224
95,436
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Sundry Debtors
Unrestricted
Fund
£
225
Restricted
Fund
£
TOTAL
31-Dec-24
£
-
225
TOTAL
31-Dec-23
£
-
225 -
225
-
9. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Independent Examiners Fees
Sundry Creditors
Unrestricted
Fund
£
960
1,882
Restricted
Fund
£
TOTAL
31-Dec-24
£
-
960
-
1,882
TOTAL
31-Dec-23
£
900
1,027
2,842 -
2,842
1,927

10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR

The CIO held no long term liabilities during this or the previous financial year.

11. NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

Fixed Asset Investments
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabilities
Unrestricted
Restricted
TOTAL
TOTAL
Funds
Funds
31-Dec-24
31-Dec-23
£
£
£
£
-
-
-
-
72,607
-
72,607
93,509
-
-
-
-
72,607
-
72,607
93,509

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024

12. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS

The Charity employed no members of staff during this or the previous financial year.

13. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

14. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

15. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the CIO's needs. This is based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

16. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the CIO should undertake.

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LITDRIVEUK

(Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of LitdriveUK on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 set out on pages 19 to 25.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the 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 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

K. Collaku MAAT Castle View Accounting Ltd Ground Floor Offices 53 High Street Arundel West Sussex BN18 9AJ

Date: 31st October 2025

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