' J Foundation THE WASHING MACHINE PROJECT FOUNDATION (tharlty Re81stlon 140. 1193480 Trustees, Annual Report and Financial Statements For the Year ended 19 July 2025
The Washing Machine Project Foundatlon Trustees, Annual Report for the Year ended 19 Juty 2025 CONTENTS Page Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examlner's report Statement of Financial Activities 8alance Sheet io Notes to the Financial Statements 11-12
The Washing Machine Project Foundation Trustee5' Annual Report for the Year ended 19 ju 2025 ANNUAL REPORT The Trustees present their Annual Rewrt together with the Financial Statements of The Washing Machine Project Foundation for the Year ended 19 July 2025. The Financlal ststements comply with the Charities Art 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charitfe5 preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102 the Financial Reporting SLindard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective 20191 OBJEcfivES ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE The Washing Machine Projert Foundation (PWMPFI was incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 10th February 2021. TWMPF funds activities to provide relief from financlal need or suffering amongst vithrns of war or natural or other kinds of disaster, trouble or catastrophe. The Foundation foujses on fundir6 organisatlons to undertake research and develop and deploy practtcal solutions to everyday problems. In the Year to 19 July 2025, the Foundation recei¥Ed income of £152.663 to support its objectives. Most of the funds were the dirert result of fundraising from primarily corporate sources, with smaller individual giving adding to the funds from corporate sources. Grant5 amountlng to £322,624 were distrlbuted during the year to its sole beneficiary, The Washing Machine Project CIC. higher level of grant expendltrJrÈ relative to income refiects a planned drawdown of reserves accumulated In p¥10$ years from the RS Group strategic partnershlp. TWMPF has no staff and its everyday activitles are managed by the Trustees. Trustees have been recruited for their various areas of expertise (Engineering, Research, Flnance, Business operatlons and Charity Governance). The were no changes to the Board of Trustees during the year. Fundra151ng Actlvftles Corporate Partner5hlps RS Group has continued tri be an important source of funding during this year, contributing a combined total of£74,839 throu8h RS Components and PS Americas. While the original three- year strategic partnership agreed in April 2021 has now concluded. RS Group has contlnued to support the Foundation and engagement with its employees, customers, and suppliers has remained an important fundraising channel. The Foundation has also received significant new corporate donations during thi5 period, includin8 £11,578.21 from BrightCarEx)n and £1.523.45 from Mean Well. flecting the Foundation's efforts to diversify its funding base. Charitable Found*ions and Trusts The Foundation recerved grants and donations from severdl charitable foundations, including the Perry Foundation1£4.6501. a donation via Founders Pled8e {£7,5(K)l. donation5 through the Charities Aid Foundation {£4,1151, the mason Charitable Foundation (£2501, and a
The WashirE Machine Project Foundation Trustees. Annual Report for the Year ended 19 Juty 2025 donation from the Atsm Academy PTA I£1.4611. Developing relationships with charitable foundations is a growing area of activity forthe Foundation. juGIvIng and Indl¥lthal Gfvlng Individuals and smaller organisations have continued to support the Foundation through its JustGivin8 Page and other channels. JustGNing receipts totalled £H.215 for this period. This channel has continued to be used bygroups ofstaff from RS Group and other supporters to deposit funds from their individual or site-speafic fundralsing activities. GRANT MAKING During the period under review, there has been one recipient of funds-The Washing Machine Project CIC ITWMP CICI- TWMP CIC is an organisation set up to alleviate the burden of handwashin8 clothes in refugee camps and low and middle-income countries. TWMP has developed and deployed an affordable off-grid manual crdnk washing machine, the Divya. It Is the only machine of its klnd to be developed for humanitarian purposes and qUireS no electricityto operate. Handwashin8 clothes is recognised as bein8 a major barrier to education for low-income and displaced people around the world and disproportionately impacts women and children. This repetitive, demandingtssk. which cantske upwards of 20 hours per week, often also leads to chronic back and joint pain. Durin8 this reportin8 period, the Foundatlon grdnted The Washin8 Machlne Prolect CIC a total of £322,624. This included the disbursement of a kr8e 8rant of £224,308 (scheduled in the previous financlal year and paid in OrtoberlNovember 20241 to support the building and distributlon of Oivya 1.65 machlnes, as well as further grdnts of £98.316 in Juty 2025 to support ongoing pro8rammes. Impact of Fundlng Through the funding and support 8iven from the Foundation to the CIC, the following impacts occurred durin8 the reFJorting period. In total. an estirnated 6.700 people were directly impacted by TWMP CIC'S pro8Tarnrnes. Manufarturln8 and Voluntèer Engagement The Foundation funded"Machine Build Challenges" across Germary, Ita, Poland, South Africa, and the UK. These events engaged over 140 corporate volunteers. including teams from B5 Group and JLR. and resulted in the constructton of 51 Dfvya machlnes. Notably, this period saw the first SUC$$fuL build led entirety by local teams in Milan, demonstratin8 improved technical documentstion and the scatability of the manufacturing model. Gaza Four machine5 Vre funded and delivered to UK Med in Gaza to support stsff sanitatfon and patient bedding at their care facilty. Thi5 distribution impacted approximately 3,200 people.
The Washing Machine Project Foundation Trustees. Annual Report for the Year ended 19 Juty 2025 Greece The Foundation supported the expansion of the manual laundette at the Lesvos Closed Control Access Centre {CCACI and further locations across Gree. An additional 30 machines were shipped to join the existing 5 machines already in operation. Thi5 programme impacted approximate 3,Iyy) displaced people. Uganda The Foundation supported the complex re8ulatory process wtth the UNHCR and the Ministrv of Water in U8anda, SUCssfUllY securing £21.(KK) in duty and VAT savings for the upcoming distribution in Kyangwali refugee SettMent through the Appropriate Technology Committee IATCI evaluatlon. Thi5 preparatory work lays the 8roundwork for a major distribution programme. South Afrlca The Foundation enabled the distribution of 10 machines to community centres. orphanages, and women'5 livelihocrfl groups in the Free State and North johannesbu impactin8 approximate¥ 500 people. Publlc Beneflt and Educatlon The Foundation supported the CIC'S partnership with the Desen & Technology Assoclation to publish a free educational resource for the UK Key Stage 3 national syllabus, utilising TWMP'S design process to inspire future en8ineer5. A Key Stage 4 lesson resource was also developed and made available through Oak National Academv. Advocacy and Awareness Grant funds supported global street actlvatlons and soclal media campaigns that reached an all-time high of 8.2 million views on TikTok. raisin8 unprecedented awareness of the global burden of handwashing clothes. FUTURE PLANS The Foundation will continue to support The Washing Machine Project CIC as It works to further reduce the cost of the Divya washing machine and expand its reach. A key priority for the coming year is supporting the CIC establishing a manufacturlng facillty in IrKlia, which is expected to significantly lower productFon and distribution costs, making the machines more accessible to communities in need. The Foundation is also aclively developin8 new partnerships with corporate and charitable foundarion donors to diversify its income base and reduce lianCe on any single f unding source. The Trustees are committed to ensuring the Foundation's long-term financial sustainability while continuing to maximise the Impact of its grant-making.
The Washin8 Machine Project Foulation Trustees, Annual Report for the Year ended 19 ju 2025 The Washing Machine Project Foundation is grateful for the support of its partners. volunteers, and donors durlng the reporting period. The combined efforts of the Foundation. The Washing Machine Project CIC. RS Group, and other partners have enabled the Suc$$fUl production and distribution of Divya washirg machines to communities in need across multiple countries. The Foundation will contFnue to focus on research. development, and deployment of practical solutions to everyday problems. helping individuals and communities affected by war, natural disasters, and other catsstrophes. FINANCIAL REVIEW During the reporting period, The Washin8 Machine Project Foundatlon recelved a total of £151,760 in donations. The funds came principally from donations from the R5 Group. Expenditure was £325.386 consisting almost entirely of grants to The Washing Machine Project CIC representing a planned drawdown of reserves that had built up over previous years. Following the conclusion of the agreement with the RS Group, the RS Group has remained supportive, Concerted efforts are however being made by the Trustees to diversify the income base of the Charity and these are already bearing frult. REFERENCE AND ADMINisfRATIVE DEfAILS Trustees: Ollver Walton Ichairl Jon Nicholls Siobhan McGrath Usman Mughal Charlty Registered Number 1193480 Re8iStered Office Claremount, Darlington Road, Bath BA2 6NL Independent Examiner Funsho Ojo IACAI Brampton Services 24 Cabot Rise Portishead Bristol BS20 6NX Bankers". Lloyds Bank PO Box l(Krf) BXI ILT
The Washing Machine Project Foundation Trustees, Annual Report for the Year ended 19 July 2025 Approved by the Trustees on 29 April 2026 and signed on their behalf by: Oliver Walton Chairman
The Washing Machine Project Foundation Independent Examinerfs Report forthe Yearended 19 July 2025 I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Washing Machine Project Foundatlon 1.the Foundation"} for the year ended 19 July 2025. Respon51blllties and basls of report As the Trustees of the Foundation you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Charlttes Att 20111-the Arfl. I report in respect of my examination of the Foundation'5 accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the Art. Independent Examlnees Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gfve me cause to believe that in any material respect: 11 Atcountlng records were not kept in respect of the Foundation or 21 The accounts do not accord with those accoUnn8 records. I have no cOnrn5 and have come across no other matter5 in connection with the examlnatton to which attention should be drawn in this rewrt in order to enab a proper under5tandin8 of the account5 to be reached. Funsho Ojo ACA Brampton Services 24 Cabot Rise Portishead Bristol Dated." 29 April 2026
The Washing Machine Project Foundation STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTMTIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITUREACCOUNT) FOR THEYEAR ENDED 19JULY2025 Unrnstrictad Gtnerai Funds 2025 Totsl Funds Total Funds Note 2024 Incomo and Endowments from: Grants and donation¥ Investments Totol Income and •nd¢xments 151.760 151,760 239,689 313 239.982 152.663 152.663 Expendlture on: ChÈrltAble A1vIlle¥ Total Exp•ndltur• 325.386 325.386 325.386 325.386 61.486 61.486 Net Incorne IloXPondlrel Notmovementln funds 1172.7231 1172.7231 1172.7231 1172,7231 178.516 178.516 Reconclllatlon of funds: Tot81 Fund8 broughtforward Total Funds carriod forward 215,766 275,766 43.043 37,250 215,766 Contlnulng Operatlons: None of the Charity's 8Ctr¥itie3 were acqulred or discontinued durlng the ye8f Total recognlsed galTrs and 10s8es The charity had no r8cogni88d gains or10s898 Otherth8n the net resources expended in tho y98r
Thewashing Machine Project Foundation BALANCESHEET AT19JULY2025 Not8 2025 2024 Current Assets Debtors Cash at b8nk and in hgnd 195 216,421 21&616 43.S93 43.893 Creditors: Amount8f8iling due within one year 18501 18501 Nel current a859ts 215.766 Nat A¥¥et$ 21S,766 harlty Funds: Unrestricted General Fund¥ Total Fund• 215.786 215,766 These financi81 st8tement3 were approved byth8 Trustees on 29 Apri12026 and 8re signed on their beh81f by: Ollver Walton Choirman The notes on pages 11 arKI 12 fomi part of thèsg fin8ncialststements 10
Thewashing Machine Project Foundation NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMEKts YEARENDED 19JULY202S 1. Accountln4Poii¢i¥ 81 Ba818 of preparalion The actounts have b8an prepared in cordanCe wlth Account1r 8n¢J Reportlngfof Ch8ritle$'. St8tement of R8commended Practice appile8bLeto ¢h8rities pperin8th¢ir8ccouts in accordancè Fin8nci81 Reportln8St8ndard Intha UK ond Republic of I18Th1 IFRS 1021-Ch8rities SORP. bl Lo1 Statu•t Charity The Charity is a chariiatAg Incofporated organlsaiicffi reglstweo wlththe ChartryCommls8ion on 10 February 2021 cl Fund a¢¢ountln¥ General funds ore unrestricted funds whlch are w8118blefor use at the dl$¢retlon of Ihe Truste8s in ftjrtherance olthe gen8ral oblecthts of thè Charitywhich hove not been Oesi8nated lor other purp08e8. dl Incomo All income Is Includèd Inthe Staiemerf rf fvn8nci8ll£tivities whenthe Ch8riiV8 legal entitlement to th8 income18 probable the 8mount cen be quantified V•ith reasonable ¢r0¢y. •) Exp•ndltur• Expencjlture Is recOlSed on an oc¢ruais b&8Is as a lkblltty 1$ Incurred. n Debtorn Short tèrm debtors Ère meosureo 81 tTons8ctlon pilce which18 usuollythe irNoice price le88 impalrment lo$se$ lorbad doubtluldebts. ¥) Crodltorn Credrtors and provlslon$ are reco8hi8ed where the Ch8rty has a present obligation resultingfrom 8 past event th8t 11 prob8bly result in a transfgr of fvnds to 8 third paty8nd the amount to settle the oblig8tlon can be meawred or egtimated ratiably. 2. Ngt In(Me1•Xpand1ftXoI0tho yo•r 21n4 Thls 18 Btated aftor charon Accountancyfees Independent Exam[rr fees Trustee meetingexpenses 250 500 144 173 Number of Tfustees reImtrr8 fOrtheirt-0f-P0eketTrusIOe meètingaxpenses: 212024.. 11. No Trustee received any rernuneYion durin8th¢ 0[.
The Washing Machlne Project Foundation NOTES TOTHE FINANCIAL STATEMEPWS CONllNUED YEAR ENDED 19JULY 2025 3. Grants and donatlons r•ool¥od Souroe RS Group Justgiving and otherOving piarform8 Other 74.839 48.331 28.59) J51I6Q 191.552 29,103 19.014 23&669 4. Exp•ndlturn 2024 Grants Insur8nce Othef Costs 322.624 1.086 1,676 S9,031 712 1.723 Grants are payments to TheWBshing M8chlne Project lor usg In d6weloplngsh1n$ ma¢hlne$ that Can be used In humanliarlan sStuotions. 5. Dqbtor8 20 Prèpaym1$ e. Credltorn: Amount8faUln8du• vrtthln on•yvar 2025 Accrua18 850 7. Rolatod partytr•n••ctloM There were no rela1ed p8rtyir8n8a¢tk¥ns Iniheyear erwjej 19 Juty 25 oriheyeor ended 19July 2024. 12