## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
**REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 31 March 2025**
**Charity Number 1193828**
**WISH UPON A TYNE CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 31 March 2025
The trustees are pleased to present their annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31[st] March 2025.
The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2022, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
## **Chairs Comments**
We granted one wish this year which did take up the majority of our funding, however the specially adapted bike has given our wish beneficiary the ability to become mobile and spend times with friends and family.
Sandra Coulter sadly stepped down from Trustee at the end of March due to family commitments, but we are extremely happy to announce that she will be back in January 2026.
## **1. Objectives and Activities**
We grant magical wishes to all ages of people suffering from a disability, life-threatening or terminal illness.
## **2. Public Benefit**
The trustees confirm that when setting the objectives and planning the activities of Wish Upon a Tyne, they have considered and complied with the Charity Commission guidance on Public Benefit.
## **3. Achievements and Performance Director’s Report**
Wish Upon a Tyne have carried out our aims to provide relief to people in the North East of England.
## **4. Financial Review of the Year**
The results for the year and the company’s financial position at the end of the year are shown in the attached financial statements
During the year the Charity had income of £6,173 (2024: £6,173) of which £2,500 was restricted (2024: £2,500) and expenditure of £4,399 (2024: £4,399) of which £2,500 was restricted (2024: £2,500). There was an operating surplus of £1,744 (2024: £1,744) of which £0 was restricted surplus (2024: £0).
At 31 March 2025 the Charity had net assets of £2,119 (2024: £2,119) of which £0 was restricted (2024: £0).
## **Reserves policy**
The trustees consider the level of reserves, £2,119 (2024: £2,119), appropriate for the Charity at this time considering potential liabilities in the event that the charity ceased. Our Reserves Policy is reviewed annually.
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**WISH UPON A TYNE CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 31 March 2025
We have recently finalized our new website so will be launching this in the new year, we have new Trustees who will be coming on board this January and we hope to continue to keep granting magical wishes.
## **5. Plans for Future Periods**
We have recently finalized our new website so will be launching this in the new year, we have new Trustees who will be coming on board this January and we hope to continue to keep granting magical wishes.
## **6. Reference and administrative details of the charity, its trustees and advisors**
## **Registered charity name**
Wish Upon a Tyne CIO
## **Charity number**
## **Registered office**
1193828 6 Beech Crescent Meadow Hill Throckley Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 9DA
## **Trustees and Members of the Board**
Cheryl Davison Chair Louise Porter Harry Gott Sandra Coulter Resigned 31 Mar 2025
## **Independent Examiner**
Michelle Wright MAAT Woodgate House 5c Wood Street Gateshead NE11 9NP
## **Bankers**
National Westminster Bank Plc 250 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4AA
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**WISH UPON A TYNE CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 31 March 2025
## **7. Culture, governance and management/ Governing Document/ Appointment of the trustees**
The charity is set up as a charitable incorporated organisation and is registered with the charity Commissioners under registration number 1193828.
The CIO was registered with the Charity Commission on 16 March 2021 and amended on the 06 April 2024.
Wish Upon a Tyne CIO is governed by its constitution, and it is managed by a Board of Trustees elected each year at the AGM and normally hold office until the following AGM. Trustees may also be co-opted onto the board until the next AGM.
Day-to-day management of the organisation is delegated to the Cheryl Davison.
New trustees are appointed after successfully completing a formal application process. They are provided with an induction pack and a Trustee Handbook. A current trustee acts as a ‘buddy’ for the first few months where required. New trustees sign a Trustee Code of Conduct. All new trustees are supported to attend a local ‘New Trustee Course’.
All trustees give their time voluntarily and receive no remuneration or other benefits.
## **Risk Management**
The Trustee Board has conducted its own review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. Internal risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and for ensuring the consistent quality of the delivery of all operational aspects of the charitable company. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity and comply with external regulations and requirements.
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**WISH UPON A TYNE CIO TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT** For the year ended 31 March 2025
## **8. Statement of Trustee Responsibilities**
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Charity SORP requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of incoming resources and application of resources, including the receipts and payments of the charity for that year. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
● prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the Trustees on 28/12/2025 and signed on their behalf
Cheryl Davison (Jan 24, 2026 06:40:28 GMT)
**Cheryl Davison** Chair
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
I report on the financial statements of Wish upon a Tyne CIO for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 15.
## **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 2022 ("the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
- h examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
- h to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act), and
- h to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **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 material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- h the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
- h the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
- h 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 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.
Michelle Wright MW Accounting Services Woodgate House 5c Wood Street Gateshead NE11 9NP Date: 26/01/2026
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
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Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income from:
-
Donations and legacies 6 4,194 4,194 3,673
Charitable activities
Grants and contracts 7 - - - 2,500
Other trading activities 8 - - - -
Total income 4,194 - 4,194 6,173
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
Operation of the charity 8 4,921 - 4,921 4,399
-
Total expenditure 4,921 4,921 4,399
Net income/(expenditure) and net -
( 727 ) ( 727 ) 1,774
movement of funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward 2,119 - 2,119 345
Total funds carried forward 1,392 - 1,392 2,119
Notes
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts.
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Charity Number 1193828
## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **BALANCE SHEET**
As at 31 March 2025
|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**£**
**Fixed assets**
Tangible assets
13
-
**_Total fixed assets_**
**-**
**Current assets**
Cash at bank and in hand
14
1,592
**_Total current assets_**
**1,592**
**Creditors:**amounts falling due within
one year
15
**( 200 )**
**_Net current assets_**
**1,392**
**_Total assets less current liabilities_**
**1,392**
**_Total net assets or liabilities_**
**1,392**
**Funds of the charity**
Unrestricted income funds
1,392
Restricted income funds
-
**_Total funds_**
**1,392**
Trustee
The notes on pages 8 to 15 form an integral part of these accounts.
These financial statements were approved by the Board on:
and are signed on its behalf by:
CL Davison
Notes
Cheryl Davison (Jan 24, 2026 06:40:28 GMT)
24/01/2026|**£**
2,134
**2,134**
**( 100 )**|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
85
**85**
**2,034**
**2,119**
**2,119**
2,119
-
**2,119**|
|---|---|---|
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 1 **Accounting Policies**
The principal accounting policies adopted, judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows:
## 2 **Basis of accounting**
## 2.1 **Basis of preparation**
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 Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019) – Charities SORP (FRS 102), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2022.
Wish upon a Tyne CIO meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
## 2.2 **Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis**
The charity reported total unrestricted funds at the year end of £1,392 and has already secured a significant amount of funding for the current year. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 to 18 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. In making their assessment the trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, including their annual budget and future cash flows. The trustees are of the view that the immediate future of the charity for the next 12 months is secure and that on this basis the charity is a going concern.
## 3 **Income**
## 3.1 **Recognition of income**
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the resources, any performance conditions attached to the item(s) of income have been met, it is more likely than not that the resources will be received and the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability
## 3.2 **Offsetting**
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by FRS102 SORP or FRS102.
## 3.3 **Grants and donations**
Income from government and other grants, whether ‘capital’ grants or ‘revenue’ grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred.
Income received in advance of the provision of a specified service is deferred until the criteria of income recognition are met.
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 3.4 **Volunteer help**
The value of volunteer help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees' annual report.
## 3.5 **Interest receivable**
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the bank.
## 3.6 **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.
## 3.7 **Investment gains and losses**
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.
## 3.8 **Fund accounting**
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside to use for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the
## 4 **Expenditure and liabilities**
## 4.1 **Liability recognition**
Liabilities are recognised when 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.
## 4.2 **Charitable activities**
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of granting wishes and other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their associated support costs.
## 4.3 **Governance and support costs**
Support costs have been allocated between governance cost and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
## 4.4 **Irrecoverable VAT**
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 4.5 **Creditors**
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
## 4.6 **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.
## 5 **Assets**
## 5.1 **Tangible fixed assets for use by the charity**
Individual fixed assets costing £300 or more are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful economic lives on a straight line basis, the charity does not currently have any tangible fixed assets:
Computer equipment 33% Straight line over four years
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## **Analysis of income**
|6
7|**Donations and legacies**
**Charitable activities**
Income from grants
Hedley Foundation
Donations and gifts|Unrestricted
Funds
£
4,194
4,194
-
-|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**4,194**
**4,194**
**-**
**-**|Total
2024
£
3,673
3,673
2,500
2,500|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income was £4,194 (2024: £6,173) of which £4,194 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £3,673) and £0 was restricted (2024: £2,500)
|**Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities**
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**_Charitable activities_**
Direct costs
Support costs
Website costs
Governance costs
Printing costs
Marketing
Insurance
Events & trips
Postage
Professional fees
Depreciation
Independent examiner's fees for reporting on
the accounts
Support to beneficiaries
Fundraising costs
Travel and volunteer expenses|Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
22
-
4,400
52
-
-
118
145
-
85
100
4,921|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**-**
**22**
**-**
**4,400**
**52**
**-**
**-**
**118**
**145**
**-**
**85**
**100**
**4,921**|Total
2024
£
-
32
43
3,616
35
8
80
118
38
170
158
100
4,399|
|---|---|---|---|---|
Expenditure on charitable activities was £4,921 (2024: £4,399) of which £4,921 was unrestricted or designated (2024: £1,899) and £0 was restricted (2024: £2,500)
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 9 **Fees for examination of the accounts**
|Independent examiner's fees for reporting on the accounts
There were no other fees paid to the examiner (2024: £nil)|**2025**
**£**
**100**
**100**|2024
£
100
100|
|---|---|---|
## 10 **Analysis of staff costs and the cost of key management personnel**
The charity currently does not employ staff.
The key management personnel of the charity, comprise the trustees. The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £0 (2023: £0).
## 11 **Transactions with trustees**
None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity.
## **Trustees' expenses**
No trustee expenses have been incurred in the year.
## **Transaction(s) with related parties**
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period.
## 12 **Corporation Taxation**
The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objectives.
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
|13 **Tangible fixed assets**
**Cost**
Balance brought forward
Additions
Disposals
**Balance carried forward**
**Depreciation**
Basis
Rate
Balance brought forward
Depreciation charge for year
Disposals
**Balance carried forward**
**Net book value**
**Brought forward**
**Carried forward**
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Bank current account
15
**Cash at bank and in hand**
Independent examination of accounts
Other creditors
**Creditors and accruals (payable within 1 year)**
Accruals|**Computer**
**& camera**
**equipment**
**£**
-
-
-
-
SL
25%
-
-
-
-
-
-
**2025**
**£**
**1,592**
**1,592**
**2025**
**£**
**100**
**100**
**200**|**Computer**
**equipment**
**£**
480
-
-
480
SL
25%
395
85
-
480
85
-
2024
£
**2,134**
2,134
2024
£
100
-
100|**Total**
**£**
**480**
**-**
**-**
**480**
**395**
**85**
**-**
**480**
**85**
**-**|
|---|---|---|---|
## 16 **Events after the end of the reporting period**
No events (not requiring adjustment to the accounts) have occurred after the end of the reporting period but before the accounts are authorised which relate to conditions that arose after the end of the reporting period.
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 17 **Analysis of charitable funds**
## **Analysis of movements in unrestricted funds**
## **For the year ending 31 March 2025**
|**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
**Unrestricted funds**
£
General unrestricted fund
2,119
**_Totals_**
2,119
**For the year ending 31 March 2024**
**Fund**
**balances**
**brought**
**forward**
**Unrestricted funds**
£
General unrestricted fund
345
**_Totals_**
345|**Incoming**
**resources**
£
4,194
4,194
**Incoming**
**resources**
£
3,673
3,673|**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 4,921 )
( 4,921 )
**Resources**
**expended**
£
( 1,899 )
( 1,899 )|**Transfers**
£
-
-
**Transfers**
£
-
-|**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**
**1,392**
**1,392**
**Fund**
**balances**
**carried**
**forward**
**£**
**2,119**
**2,119**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## **Purpose of unrestricted funds**
General unrestricted fund
The 'free reserves' of the charity
## 18 **Capital commitments**
As at 31 March 2025, the charity had no capital commitments (2024 -£nil)
## 19 **Analysis of net assets between funds**
|Tangible fixed assets
Other net current assets/(liabilities)
Cash at bank and in hand|Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
1,592
( 200 )
1,392|Restricted
Funds
£
-
-
-
-|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
**-**
**1,592**
**( 200 )**
**1,392**|Total
2023
£
85
2,134
( 100 )
2,119|
|---|---|---|---|---|
## 20 **Guarantee**
There have been no guarantees given by the charity at 31 March 2025.
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## **WISH UPON A TYNE CIO**
## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**
For the year ended 31 March 2025
## 21 **Debt**
There is no debt outstanding which is owed by the charity and which is secured by an excess charge on any of the assets of the charity at 31 March 2025.
## 22 **Governing document**
The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation - Foundation registered on 16 March 2021 as a body corporate under part 11 of the Charities Act 2011.
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